Pretty in pink! The food is this colorful, formal French leans more toward steakhouse than bistro. And to many, that makes it the best of both worlds. Order a steak and along comes the saucier to your table with a half-dozen marinades to choose from. Some complain of inconsistency, but being that it's the Ritz-Carlton, you can bet your blue chips that your order will be redone until it's just right.
American Park at The Battery
Address: 17 State Street (corner of Pearl Street), Battery Park
Phone: 212-809-5508
Website: www.batterygardens.com
Located right in the park, there's no beating the harbor views at this traditional eatery. While the steak and lamb are excellent, seafood is the true standout. Grilled bass prepared in a wood oven is one of the house specialties. The lobster salad is also a good bet. If you really want to go against the grain, get the pasta.
Chevy's Tex/Mex Restaurant
Address: 101 North End Avenue
Phone: 212-786-1020
Website: www.chevys.com
This popular chain restaurant remains popular as a local hang-out for those craving a whole lot of Tequila and portions the size of Texas, itself. While the food tends to be gloppy and not exactly subtle in its seasoning, it's a fun place to go for a whopping batch of frozen margaritas and nachos. And, rest assured, happy hour is very, VERY happy.
Roy's New York
Address: 130 Washington Street, Marriott Financial Center Hotel
Phone: 212-266-6262
Website: www.roysrestaurant.com
An interesting hotel restaurant, it's actually Hawaiian. While there's no hula dancing or pig roasts, you will find plenty of interesting variations on seafood. And the owner must be doing something right. He has over 30 other Hawaiian eateries around the world.
Enjoy your entrée while soaking up incredible Hudson River views at this dependable steak and seafood place. The fish choices include snapper, tuna steak, sea bass and many others. You could also try the "Grand Seafood Platter," which features shrimp, lobster, claims, mussels and calamari. If you're more in the mood for meat, choices include sirloin, filet mignon, prime rib and lamb chops. You can't go wrong at this Wall Street mainstay.