Coffee & Casual
Noise NYC
5.0 out of 5, 1,293 reviewsPrice level $
Noise NYC is a cafe in SoHo described by visitors as relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service, consistently well-reviewed. Based on 10 reviews.
Gorgeous. Expensive. Cobblestone chic.
Best Bars & Restaurants in SoHo
Cast-iron architecture, high-end shopping, and trendy restaurants in a stunning historic district.
- Fashionable
- Upscale
- Trendy
- Architectural
- See-And-Be-Seen
Top places in SoHo
Highly rated restaurants, bars, cafes, and things to do nearby.
Coffee & Casual
787 Coffee
4.9 out of 5Price level $787 Coffee was born as a coffee farm in Puerto Rico Raised in New York. With lots of love for Texas & New Jersey
Restaurants & Dining
Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York
4.9 out of 5Price level $$Enjoy a premium all-you-can-eat dining experience with three menu tiers: Silver, Gold, and Diamond. Each tier features a curated selection of high-quality meats, including U.S. and Australian Wagyu, Japanese A5 Wagyu, and exclusive ranch-raised cuts, all freshly sliced in-house for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Restaurants & Dining
Betong - Khao Man Gai
4.9 out of 5, 996 reviewsPrice level $Khao man gai 🇹🇭 Thai chicken rice, crafted with care for everyone. Established in 2022, Betong - Khao Man Gai brings the classic Thai dish "Khao Man Gai," or steamed chicken rice, to the heart of New York City (Soho and Chinatown).
Bars & Nightlife
Soso's
4.9 out of 5Price level $$$Soso's is a bar in SoHo described by visitors as food-focused, seafood and american, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
SHOSHIN 68
4.9 out of 5, 306 reviewsPrice level $$$Rooted in tradition, Shoshin68 offers a refined and artful take on Japanese omakase, blending time-honored techniques with seasonal creativity to deliver an unforgettable dining experience.
Restaurants & Dining
Les Capucines
5.0 out of 5, 137 reviewsPrice level $$$Growing up in France, crêpes were more than just a treat - they were a way to bring people together, share joy, and celebrate simple, high-quality ingredients. With Les Capucines, we're bringing the true taste of French crêpes to the heart of NYC - light, authentic, and made with love.
Coffee & Casual
JQ Milk Tea & Fried Chicken
4.9 out of 5, 235 reviewsPrice level $$JQ Milk Tea & Fried Chicken is a cafe in SoHo described by visitors as food-focused. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Mori
4.9 out of 5, 232 reviewsPrice level $$$Mori is a restaurant in SoHo described by visitors as seafood and japanese, cozy interior, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Maison Close Restaurant
4.8 out of 5Price level $$$Maison Close offers an unparalleled vibe dining experience to neighbors and visitors across New York through approachable traditional French cuisine, elevated beverages, and a celebratory atmosphere.
Coffee & Casual
Neighborhood Coffee Shop /Neiberhud/
4.9 out of 5, 146 reviewsPrice level $Neighborhood Coffee Shop /Neiberhud/ is a cafe in SoHo described by visitors as a cafe, cozy interior, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Just Salad
4.9 out of 5, 121 reviewsPrice level $$199 Lafayette St Unit #4, New York, NY 10012
What to do in SoHo
Every category, narrowed to this neighborhood.
- Drinks & Nightlife in SoHoBest bars, cocktail lounges, rooftop bars, dive bars, and late-night drinks in SoHo. Happy hour deals, speakeasies, wine bars, and where the locals actually go after midnight.Cocktail bars · Rooftop bars · Speakeasies · Wine bars
- Food in SoHoBest restaurants and places to eat in SoHo. From brunch spots and cheap eats to fine dining, pizza, sushi, and the holes-in-the-wall you won't find on TripAdvisor.Pizza · Sushi · Brunch · Steakhouses
- Casual & Social in SoHoBest coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, and chill hangout spots in SoHo. Great for working remote, catching up with friends, or pretending to read while people-watching.Coffee shops · Tea houses · Bakeries · Study spots
- Live Entertainment in SoHoLive music, comedy shows, jazz clubs, karaoke bars, and performances in SoHo. Open mics, ticketed events, and the kind of nights that become stories.Comedy · Live music · Jazz · Karaoke
- Activities & Experiences in SoHoFun things to do in SoHo — escape rooms, bowling alleys, art classes, arcades, pop-ups, and interactive experiences that don't involve staring at a menu.Escape rooms · Bowling · Art classes · Arcades
- Outdoor & Fresh Air in SoHoBest outdoor spots, parks, rooftop bars, patios, waterfront walks, and gardens in SoHo. Fresh air, skyline views, and places to actually sit outside without a reservation.Rooftops · Patios · Gardens · Waterfront
- Date Night in SoHoBest date night spots in SoHo — romantic restaurants, intimate cocktail bars, cozy wine bars, and vibey spots that do the heavy lifting so you don't have to.Romantic dinners · Cocktail bars · Speakeasies · Rooftops
- Group Hangouts in SoHoBest places for groups in SoHo — sports bars, beer gardens, karaoke rooms, bowling alleys, and spots that can actually fit your whole crew without a 2-hour wait.Sports bars · Beer gardens · Bowling · Karaoke
- Quick & Easy in SoHoQuick plans in SoHo that require zero effort. Happy hours, grab-and-go coffee, fast casual spots, delis, and solid options for when you've got 30 minutes and no ideas.Coffee · Happy hour · Delis · Fast casual
- Tourist Friendly in SoHoBest things to do in SoHo for first-time visitors. Iconic restaurants, famous bars, must-see landmarks, and spots worth the hype — no tourist traps, we promise.Famous pizza · Iconic bars · Broadway area · Landmarks
What makes SoHo one of the best neighborhoods in NYC
Cast iron facades, cobblestone streets, and credit card limits being tested daily
SoHo is the most photogenic neighborhood in Manhattan and it knows it. The cast-iron buildings are stunning, the cobblestone streets are cinematic, and every corner has been used as a backdrop for a fashion shoot, a music video, or someone's engagement photos. Yes, it's become a luxury shopping district. Yes, the artists got priced out. But the restaurants below Broome Street are still incredible, and walking these blocks on a weeknight when the stores close is pure magic.
SoHo (South of Houston) is where fashion, art, and architecture collide. Cast-iron buildings house luxury boutiques, trendy restaurants, and art galleries. Cobblestone streets are perpetually crowded with shoppers, tourists, and influencers. The dining scene is upscale-casual—farm-to-table spots, wine bars, international cuisine. Nightlife skews sophisticated. It's expensive, sometimes pretentious, but undeniably gorgeous. Weekend afternoons feel like a fashion show. If you want to see and be seen while eating excellent food in beautiful spaces, SoHo delivers.
Best for
A Saturday that starts with brunch on a cobblestone street, winds through galleries and boutiques, and ends with cocktails at a candlelit French bistro
Insider tip
The best SoHo restaurants are below Broome. The tourists stop at Prince. Keep walking.
SoHo is known for
- Cast-iron buildings
- High-end shopping
- Art galleries
- Trendy restaurants
- Cobblestone streets
Local lingo: “SoHo is a shopping neighborhood that pretends to be an art neighborhood. We love it anyway.”
Neighborhoods near SoHo
Every neighborhood has its own character. Here is what's close by.
- TribecaQuiet sophistication, celebrity sightings, and Michelin-starred dining in converted warehouses.
- NolitaTiny, trendy, and impossibly cute—boutique shopping, sidewalk cafes, and old-school Italian roots.
- Greenwich VillageLiterary history, jazz clubs, NYU energy, and Washington Square Park's iconic arch.
- ChinatownThe real deal—hand-pulled noodles, bustling fish markets, and dim sum worth the wait.
- Hell's KitchenTheater kids, global eats on 9th Avenue, and the gritty-turned-great west side neighborhood.
- Alphabet CityGritty authenticity meets creative energy on the eastern edge of the East Village.
- Battery Park CityWaterfront calm on the southern tip—Hudson River sunsets, family vibes, and the Esplanade.
- Carnegie HillOld-money elegance between Museum Mile and the reservoir—Manhattan's quietest flex.
- Central Park843 acres of green in the middle of the madness—NYC's backyard since 1858.
- ChelseaArt galleries, High Line views, and diverse nightlife from gay bars to rooftop lounges.
Frequently asked questions about SoHo
What are the best restaurants in SoHo?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top restaurants in SoHo on Moodap are Chubby Cattle BBQ | New York (American, 4.9 stars), Betong - Khao Man Gai (Thai, 4.9 stars) and SHOSHIN 68 (Japanese, 4.9 stars).
What are the best bars in SoHo?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bars in SoHo on Moodap are Soso's (Cocktail bar, 4.9 stars), Cork Soho (Wine bar, 4.8 stars) and Bisou (Wine bar, 4.8 stars).
What are the best cafes in SoHo?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top cafes in SoHo on Moodap are Noise NYC (Coffee/Tea, 5.0 stars), 787 Coffee (Coffee/Tea, 4.9 stars) and JQ Milk Tea & Fried Chicken (Bubble tea, 4.9 stars).
Where can I eat or drink cheap in SoHo?
88 places in SoHo are marked budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked are Noise NYC (Coffee/Tea, 5.0 stars), 787 Coffee (Coffee/Tea, 4.9 stars) and Betong - Khao Man Gai (Thai, 4.9 stars).
What kind of food is SoHo known for?
Of the 159 restaurants Moodap lists in SoHo, the most common kinds are American (31), Italian (21), Japanese (20) and Deli (15).
How many places does Moodap list in SoHo?
159 restaurants, 42 bars and 90 cafes, each with its own page. The best-ranked are at the top of this page.
What neighborhoods are near SoHo?
Tribeca, Nolita, Greenwich Village and Chinatown are next door. Each has its own guide on Moodap, linked on this page.
How does Moodap rank places in SoHo?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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