Recently opened restaurants in the New York City area

Recently opened restaurants in the New York City area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in New York City using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Highest-rated ice cream shops in New York City by diners

Pull Tab Coffee

- Rating: 3.8/5 (18 reviews)- Address: 1029A 6th Ave. New York, New York- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies- Read more on Yelp

Jongro BBQ Market

- Rating: 4.0/5 (14 reviews)- Address: 39 West 32nd St. Floor 1 New York, New York- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Seafood- Read more on Yelp

Pan D'oro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (10 reviews)- Address: 6 East 42nd St. New York, New York- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Italian- Read more on Yelp

Drai's Supper Club

- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)- Address: 244 West 14th St. New York, New York- Categories: French, Supper Clubs, Seafood- Read more on Yelp

Tashkent Supermarket

- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)- Address: 378 6th Ave. New York, New York- Categories: International Grocery, Buffets, Uzbek- Read more on Yelp

Highest-rated Southern restaurants in New York City by diners

Hear & There

- Rating: 4.7/5 (7 reviews)- Address: 109 South 6th St. New York, New York- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Japanese- Read more on Yelp

Sushi W

- Rating: 4.4/5 (10 reviews)- Address: 506 East 13th St. New York, New York- Categories: Sushi Bars, Seafood, Beer Bar- Read more on Yelp

Banh Anh Em

- Rating: 4.6/5 (16 reviews)- Address: 99 3rd Ave. New York, New York- Categories: Vietnamese- Read more on Yelp

The Gyro Project

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)- Address: 2062 Broadway New York, New York- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Desserts- Read more on Yelp

BKK New York

- Rating: 4.8/5 (18 reviews)- Address: 238 West 56th St. New York, New York- Categories: Thai, Bars- Read more on Yelp

Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the New York City area by diners

Taqueria El Prieto

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)- Address: 139 West 28th St. New York, New York- Categories: Mexican- Read more on Yelp

Yunnan Rice Noodle House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (15 reviews)- Address: 274 Grand St. New York, New York- Categories: Chinese, Noodles, Asian Fusion- Read more on Yelp

Pappa Rich

- Rating: 4.4/5 (13 reviews)- Address: 123 Ludlow St. New York, New York- Categories: Malaysian, Seafood, Chicken Shop- Read more on Yelp

Casa Louie

- Rating: 4.7/5 (18 reviews)- Address: 455 West 37th St. New York, New York- Categories: Italian, Gluten-Free- Read more on Yelp

One40 Rooftop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)- Address: 140 Washington St. New York, New York- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Salad, Cocktail Bars- Read more on Yelp

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Mojo East

- Rating: 4.8/5 (5 reviews)- Address: 85 Stanton St. New York, New York- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars- Read more on Yelp

Chatti by Regi Mathew

- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)- Address: 252 West 37th St. New York, New York- Categories: Indian- Read more on Yelp

Hatsu Omakase

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)- Address: 133 East 4th St. New York, New York- Categories: Sushi Bars, Seafood, Soup- Read more on Yelp

Los Tacos No 1

- Rating: 4.4/5 (16 reviews)- Address: 67 Exchange Place New York, New York- Categories: Tacos- Read more on Yelp

Shirokuro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (27 reviews)- Address: 103 2nd Ave. New York, New York- Categories: Japanese- Read more on Yelp

Highest-rated seafood restaurants in New York City by diners

Papa San

- Rating: 4.3/5 (21 reviews)- Address: 501 West 34th St. New York, New York- Categories: Bars, Latin American, Peruvian- Read more on Yelp

The View

- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)- Address: 1535 Broadway New York, New York- Categories: Lounges, American, Cocktail Bars- Read more on Yelp

Little Ruby's Williamsburg

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)- Address: 98 Berry St. New York, New York- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Australian- Read more on Yelp

Cafe Diem

- Rating: 4.6/5 (9 reviews)- Address: 37 Bowery New York, New York- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes- Read more on Yelp

Chubby Skewers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)- Address: 252 West 37th St. New York, New York- Categories: Barbecue, Chinese, Noodles- Read more on Yelp

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Cactus Wren

- Rating: 4.2/5 (17 reviews)- Address: 98 Rivington St. New York, New York- Categories: Seafood, Pizza, Cocktail Bars- Read more on Yelp

Win Son Bakery

- Rating: 3.9/5 (21 reviews)- Address: 23 2nd Ave. New York, New York- Categories: Bakeries, Taiwanese, American- Read more on Yelp

Izakaya Seasun

- Rating: 4.2/5 (24 reviews)- Address: 43 West 27th St. New York, New York- Categories: Izakaya, Gastropubs, Korean- Read more on Yelp

12 Matcha

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)- Address: 54 Bond St. New York, New York- Categories: Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt- Read more on Yelp

Kobano

- Rating: 4.6/5 (20 reviews)- Address: 299 Bowery New York, New York- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Brazilian, Japanese- Read more on Yelp