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Best American Restaurants in New York

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Honouring the top spots in New York.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in New York, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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87.7
#1

Pelham New York

Rockwells American Restaurant

For a relaxed meal, Rockwells American Restaurant is a place to keep in mind.

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87.1
#2

Saratoga Springs New York

Comfort Kitchen

For your next night out, Comfort Kitchen is one table worth exploring.

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86.7
#3

Mount Kisco New York

Exit 4 Kitchen & Bar

For dinner with friends, Exit 4 Kitchen & Bar is one table worth exploring.

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Cities in New York
New York City29,766Buffalo894Rochester808Yonkers522Syracuse490Albany456New Rochelle268Niagara Falls248White Plains238Schenectady226Utica226Uniondale221Cheektowaga210Binghamton202Troy191Ithaca188Hempstead180Saratoga Springs171Mount Vernon169Newburgh166Hicksville161Poughkeepsie157Middletown140Long Beach137

Top Places in New York

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#1

Rockwells American Restaurant

Pelham, New York

7
87.7
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#2

Comfort Kitchen

Saratoga Springs, New York

1
87.1
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#3

Exit 4 Kitchen & Bar

Mount Kisco, New York

3
86.7
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#4

Main Course Restaurant + Market

New Paltz, New York

4
86.5
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#5

Phoebe's Restaurant & Coffee Lounge

Syracuse, New York

3
86.5
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#6

Parker & Quinn

New York City, New York

1
86.0
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#7

Lindens

New York City, New York

1
85.9
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#8

Countryside Kitchen

Mahopac, New York

9
85.8
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#9

Sweetwater

New York City, New York

0
85.0
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#10

Westville Chelsea

New York City, New York

0
85.0
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#11

Park Avenue Tavern

New York City, New York

0
84.8
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#12

Bad Apples Bistro

Spencerport, New York

17
84.6
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#13

Westville Hudson

New York City, New York

0
84.5
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#14

Ms. Fairfax

Newburgh, New York

8
84.3
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#15

East Harlem Bottling Co.

New York City, New York

0
84.3
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#16

The Salty Chefs

Buffalo, New York

3
84.2
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#17

Krupa Grocery

New York City, New York

1
84.1
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#18

Green Front

Canandaigua, New York

1
84.0
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#19

Leland Eating and Drinking House

New York City, New York

0
84.0
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#20

Illusive Restaurant & Bar

Rensselaer, New York

23
83.9
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#21

Over the Cuse Deli and Grill

Syracuse, New York

1
83.8
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#22

The Blue Dog Cookhouse & Bar

New York City, New York

0
83.8
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#23

Library Café

Farmingdale, New York

4
83.7
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#24

Lola's Cafe

Poughkeepsie, New York

4
83.6
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#25

Chez Mike

East Greenbush, New York

15
83.6
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#1

My Cousin's

Mahopac, New York

75.4
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#2

Ship Lantern Inn

Poughkeepsie, New York

73.4
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#3

On The Rocks

Middletown, New York

69.5
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