The Rainbow room in Rockerfeller Center would be great you would have a great view plus the Christmas tree as well. New Jersey person who lives across river from NYC
You have a big problem. most restaurants are closed on Christmas. If you are going on Christmas Day the only places you are going to eat are Chinese restaurants. I do not suggest that you go on Christmas Day, it is not a day to be in the city, it closes down on the afternoon of christmas eve and doesn't open up until the morning after Christmas.
Suggest you go around Christmas and Yes, would suggest ou go to Grammercy Tavern, but try making your reservations well in advance. All of Danny Meyers restaurants book up well in advance around the holiday season, hell, they book up all year long. Grammercy Tavern is perfect for a winter day. And yes, Tavern on the Green is beautiful, but built for tourists, food is awful.
White Castle I love it.I never seen on outside of the NY/Jersey area so anytime I go there that is the first place I eat.Sorry I know you probly think im a idiot but I had to say it.I dont know of any places like you want but I do know the city is full of classy restaurants.
I believe the Rock Center Cafe on the ice skating level of Rockefeller Center would be open and have amazing atmosphere on Christmas Day. If the Plaza Hotel is open by Christmas that could be magic. Good Luck!
Oh yes. What ever she likes will make her feel most comfortable....... If it's any way like a nice restuarent then just smile sweetly, say, 'sure honey' and go.
You have to see what is open for Christmas and make your reservations early. Check with the concierge at the hotel you are staying at.
The Tavern on the Green looks pretty, but don't eat there.
There are so many lovely restaurants that are festive at that time of year - go to zagats.com and check out some restaurants. it all depends on what you like to eat.
I think the most romantic restaurants are:
I trulli (has a fireplace), Peacock Alley (expensive - in Waldorf Astoria hotel), Four Seasons, River Cafe, Tocqueville and Jo-Jo or John Georges at the Trump Tower.
Ive been to Tavern On The Green and yes beautiful location but the food is Awful! I mean Awful! Ive also been to Gramercy Tavern and its ok, just a little bit to touristy. What I recomend the most in all of NY for food is Little Italy, get off the subway at Spring St. and there are sevral romantic and authentic restraunts, great food with a great night life i strongly recomend it.
Now I would have suggested Tavern on the Green. I have heard rave reviews about the place. But you are going to be hit or miss with it being Christmas Day you are going to be pretty lucky to find anyplace that will be open Christmas day for dinner. But then I do not know New York very well. However check with the larger hotels. Since they have to be open 24/7 they may be having some holiday buffets set up. I know that Ritz Carlton, Marriott in Times Square, etc will have something nice set up. But I would first check with the hotels and even your hotel for recommendations on what will be available. Good Luck and have a great time, that sounds so romantic......
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ReplyDeletesays only in New Orleans do they start serving drinks at 9:30 a.m. right before the company Christmas lunch at a fancy restaurant!
ReplyDeleteWould send my address but we aren't cooking anything here for Christmas, going to eat at restaurant :) Time to start the day, how
ReplyDeleteChristmas lunch (ie drinking) starts in T minus 9 minutes. Will be in Restaurant, Bar & Grill from 4pm if Leeds Twitterati are out playing
ReplyDeleteThe Rainbow room in Rockerfeller Center would be great you would have a great view plus the Christmas tree as well. New Jersey person who lives across river from NYC
ReplyDeleteYou have a big problem. most restaurants are closed on Christmas. If you are going on Christmas Day the only places you are going to eat are Chinese restaurants. I do not suggest that you go on Christmas Day, it is not a day to be in the city, it closes down on the afternoon of christmas eve and doesn't open up until the morning after Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSuggest you go around Christmas and Yes, would suggest ou go to Grammercy Tavern, but try making your reservations well in advance. All of Danny Meyers restaurants book up well in advance around the holiday season, hell, they book up all year long. Grammercy Tavern is perfect for a winter day. And yes, Tavern on the Green is beautiful, but built for tourists, food is awful.
White Castle I love it.I never seen on outside of the NY/Jersey area so anytime I go there that is the first place I eat.Sorry I know you probly think im a idiot but I had to say it.I dont know of any places like you want but I do know the city is full of classy restaurants.
ReplyDeleteI believe the Rock Center Cafe on the ice skating level of Rockefeller Center would be open and have amazing atmosphere on Christmas Day. If the Plaza Hotel is open by Christmas that could be magic. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteOh yes. What ever she likes will make her feel most comfortable....... If it's any way like a nice restuarent then just smile sweetly, say, 'sure honey' and go.
ReplyDeleteTrust me, I'm vastly read in this area.
Love my Christmas present from baby hehe thank you!! Had a great dinner at crystal jade palace restaurant too :)
ReplyDeleteGood Christmas Party for the Go MAD team last night - all well behaved albeit slightly loud in quite restaurant.
ReplyDeleteGo to the melimelo restaurant
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Oh so romantic and the food is fab!
You have to see what is open for Christmas and make your reservations early. Check with the concierge at the hotel you are staying at.
ReplyDeleteThe Tavern on the Green looks pretty, but don't eat there.
There are so many lovely restaurants that are festive at that time of year - go to zagats.com and check out some restaurants. it all depends on what you like to eat.
I think the most romantic restaurants are:
I trulli (has a fireplace), Peacock Alley (expensive - in Waldorf Astoria hotel), Four Seasons, River Cafe, Tocqueville and Jo-Jo or John Georges at the Trump Tower.
Can any of my Tampa Bay peeps recommend a moderately priced restaurant for Christmas Day?
ReplyDeleteIve been to Tavern On The Green and yes beautiful location but the food is Awful! I mean Awful! Ive also been to Gramercy Tavern and its ok, just a little bit to touristy. What I recomend the most in all of NY for food is Little Italy, get off the subway at Spring St. and there are sevral romantic and authentic restraunts, great food with a great night life i strongly recomend it.
ReplyDeleteGrammercy Tavern used to be lovely (its a while since I was there). Union Square Cafe is great. Balthazar is really great - very buzzy.
ReplyDeleteThe lights in Times Square are great but I wouldn't call it romantic at all.
Book now! Have a great time.
Now I would have suggested Tavern on the Green. I have heard rave reviews about the place. But you are going to be hit or miss with it being Christmas Day you are going to be pretty lucky to find anyplace that will be open Christmas day for dinner. But then I do not know New York very well. However check with the larger hotels. Since they have to be open 24/7 they may be having some holiday buffets set up. I know that Ritz Carlton, Marriott in Times Square, etc will have something nice set up. But I would first check with the hotels and even your hotel for recommendations on what will be available. Good Luck and have a great time, that sounds so romantic......
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