New York City Restaurants - Chelsea/Garment District Restaurants

Amuse really wants to amuse diners and does it by reinventing the dining experience in the name of indulgence and fun. Exceptional food, great service and a neighborhood feel (and price point) are the foundation of Amuse.

This bustling midtown restaurant, just blocks from the Empire State Building, boasts more than 200 varieties of cheese, though the fromage is just the starting (or, perhaps, ending) point of the wildly popular new dining experience. Seafood and vegetable dishes dominate the menu, but its widely applauded variety of game, fowl and beef are nothing to sneeze at. Artisanal's wine list is exceptional and tops the lists of food critics and patrons the city over.

Known for hearty game specialties, New York's Borge Antico restaurant is popular with locals looking for a romantic spot for a quiet dinner. Gracious, low-key service complements the casual Tuscan atmosphere and cuisine.

Classic Italian country fare, dense as all hell, may go against the dietary restrictions of carb-restricted Chelsea denizens, but Bottino has nevertheless drawn in the gallery-hopping crowd since its unveiling. The mahogany interior provides a relaxed setting for a casual lunch or romantic supper. On warmer days, patrons enjoy a few glasses of wine with antipasti while reveling in Bottino's gorgeous patio garden.

Founded in 1885, Keens Steakhouse, a classic New York chophouse, was already famous for its steaks and chops at the turn of the century. Today Keens legendary mutton chops and dry aged prime steaks are still without equal in the city.

Kloe is a contemporary American restaurant featuring Chef Erica Miller's signature eclectic/fusion greenmarket dishes. Set in a beautifully restored former speakeasy with modern "Arts & Crafts" design accents, Kloe's friendly and efficient service, cozy atmosphere and wholesome New York dining choice.

In the months following the arrival of the new millennium, it seemed no other spot could match the star power and social potency of Lotus, three-floors of restaurant and nightclub. While fashion mavens and fame-seekers still angle for reservations at this cool Chelsea hot-spot, its initial uber-exclusivity has relaxed and diners now come for the food as much as the frivolity. Welcome to the new New York—just don't spill that watermelon martini on your Prada blouse.

An offshoot of the international sensation of the original Paris Man Ray, New York's Man Ray is just as hot as its Gallic sister. A mellow Asian-inspired menu fits perfectly with the dimly lit dining room's Buddhist calm.

Moran's is a traditional turn of the century restaurant: fireplaces in all rooms, wainscoting, cedar beams, hardwood floors and tin ceilings, Waterford crystal collection displayed, Tiffany and Schlage fixtures. Moran's offers a range of appetizers, small plates, plus hearty entrees of steak, seafood and savory vegetarian dishes and an irrespirable desert tray along with a comprehensive wine list. (Description provided by Opentable.com)