Now through August 17th, NYC Restaurant Week is back, offering diners the chance to enjoy specially priced prix-fixe menus at hundreds of restaurants across all five boroughs. With reservations opening on July 8th, it’s the perfect excuse to revisit an old favorite or try somewhere new. To help narrow it down, we’ve rounded up a few standout picks worth spotlighting in any summer dining coverage.
Interior at Sushi Lab Rooftop
Sushi Lab Rooftop (132 W. 47th Street) located in the award-winning, luxury boutique Sanctuary Hotel in the heart of Times Square, invites guests to enjoy a vibrant Restaurant Week lunch menu, offering a two-course experience for just $30. Start with your choice of fresh Hamachi Jalapeño, spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, or savory Chicken Gyoza. For the main course, indulge in highlights like the 5-piece Nigiri selection, a Washugyu Beef Specialty Roll, comforting Gyudon Beef Rice Bowl, or a crispy Chicken Katsu Sandwich. It’s an excellent way to explore Sushi Lab’s creative take on Japanese-inspired fare against the backdrop of their stunning rooftop setting. For dinner, Sushi Lab Rooftop presents an elevated three-course Restaurant Week menu at $60, perfect for a summer evening in the city. Begin with options such as Baked Crab Tacos or Dynamite Shrimp, followed by standout entrées including a 10-piece Nigiri set, Truffle Shrimp Pasta, or the signature Washugyu Beef Specialty Roll. Cap off the evening with a sweet finish of New York Style Cheesecake or decadent Chocolate Cake. From inventive rolls to indulgent desserts, this special menu is designed to showcase the best of Sushi Lab’s culinary artistry.
The Chemistry Room at Sushi Lab (132 W. 47th Street) at The Sanctuary Hotel invites diners to experience a thoughtfully curated three-course Restaurant Week dinner for $60. Begin your evening with tempting starters like Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Washugyu Beef Gyoza, or a fresh Avocado Salad. For the main course, delight in standout selections such as their indulgent Truffle Shrimp Pasta, classic Chicken Teriyaki, or an exquisite 7-course Sushi Omakase showcasing the chef’s seasonal creations. Conclude your meal on a sweet note with your choice of New York Style Cheesecake or a delicate Matcha Crème Brûlée. Perfect for a summer night out, this special menu highlights The Chemistry Room’s commitment to elevated Japanese-inspired dining in an intimate, sophisticated setting.
REYNA (11 E. 13th St) is offering both brunch and dinner prix fixe menus showcasing bold Mediterranean flavors and creative twists on classics. The $45 dinner menu begins with a choice of appetizers like a trio of oysters with salmon roe, manchego and cauliflower croquettes with Spanish aioli, or a standout lamb baklava with saffron aioli. Entrée options include Lebanese tacos with either chicken or falafel, muhammara hanger steak, piri piri roast chicken with garlic fingerling potatoes, or Reyna’s vibrant signature salad. Finish with ricotta fritters paired with orange blossom curd or a rich olive oil cake with amaretto sabayon. For brunch, the $30 menu offers starters like petit croque monsieur, Louis’ deviled eggs topped with caviar, or the signature croquettes. Main dishes include shakshouka, baklava-crusted French toast, avocado toast with halloumi, or the Reyna salad. Both menus offer something for everyone, blending comfort and creativity in every bite.
Fushimi in Times Square (311 W 43rd St.) is participating with a special three course prix-fixe menu available Monday through Friday, all day, for $60 per person. Guests will begin their culinary journey with selections from the "Raw or Barely Untouched" category, featuring refined options like Scallop Carpaccio with garlic onion ponzu, King Salmon & Caviar with baby candy beets and horseradish emulsion, or Yellowtail Jalapeño with a yuzu truffle soy vinaigrette. The second course highlights "Braised or Poached" creations such as tender Short Rib in a miso-sake lobster broth, Crab & Caviar with shio combo miso sauce, or Octopus paired with potato pavé and garlic-infused oil. For the main course, diners can choose between a luxurious Filet Mignon with short rib ravioli and port wine shallot sauce, Chilean Sea Bass with XO sauce and seasonal vegetables, or a beautifully curated assortment of Sushi & Sashimi.
Altair (351 W 38th St. inside the Arlo Midtown) will offer a three course prix-fixe lunch menu priced at $45 per person that begins with shared starters like the Spring Garlic Dinner Roll with cultured 7-spice butter and honeycomb, a crisp Garden Greens salad with roquefort and gooseberries, or Squash Blossom Tempura with béarnaise and chili oil. Entrées include indulgent options like a Smoked Chicken Fontina Sandwich, Altair Cheeseburger with raclette and caramelized onions, Sea Bass in a verjus beurre blanc, or vegetarian-friendly Sweet Corn Ravioli. End on a comforting note with a shared warm Chocolate Chip Cookie. For dinner, Altair presents an elevated, multi-course experience for $60 featuring shared starters like their signature Garlic Dinner Roll and first-course options including the Squash Blossom Tempura and Garden Greens salad. Main course highlights include Peak Summer Vegetables over beluga lentils, Sea Bass with salsa verde, Hanger Steak with pistachio romesco, or Ricotta Gnocchi with charred asparagus and aleppo pepper. A rotating chef’s dessert selection completes the evening. With menus that reflect the restaurant’s elemental inspiration and the culinary vision of Executive Chef Tian Yip, Altair’s Restaurant Week offerings are a perfect introduction to this creative Midtown dining destination.
Loulou (176 Eighth Ave.), a Petit Bistro & Speakeasy located on the corner of 19th Street and 8th Avenue in the heart of Chelsea will offer two ways to enjoy Restaurant Week with a $30 lunch and $60 dinner. Known for its charming design and luxurious dishes, Loulou’s prix fixe menus will highlight some of their most popular offerings. Named after owner Mathias Van Leyden’s beloved rescue dog, Loulou invites guests to indulge and enjoy elevated French favorites with timeless Parisian flavors.
Harta (30 W. 39th St) is a chic New American brasserie from the Apicii hospitality group, situated just steps from Bryant Park. With a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, Harta serves seasonal, flavor-forward dishes from breakfast through dinner, paired with inventive cocktails and a carefully curated wine list. The Lunch Menu (11 a.m.–4 p.m., $30 for two courses) begins with choices like Ahi Tuna Tartare with crushed avocado and charred lemon soy or Chorizo & Potato Croquettes with romesco, followed by mains such as Chicken Paillard with vadouvan spice and lemon vinaigrette, Shrimp Scampi in garlic-lemon butter, or the Harta Double Cheeseburger with pickles and Russian dressing. The Dinner Menu (4–10 p.m., $45 for four courses) offers appetizers like Crispy Calamari in spicy tomato sauce or Heirloom Beets with citrus and goat cheese, followed by entrées including Whole Grilled Branzino with grapefruit salsa verde, Wild Mushroom Risotto with truffle and mascarpone, or Steak Frites with Black Canyon skirt steak (+$12). Desserts range from Basque Cheesecake with winter citrus to Passion Fruit Panna Cotta or Milk & Cookies served with your choice of milk.
Sungold (96 Wythe Ave) located inside Arlo Williamsburg, is a neighborhood restaurant that champions seasonality, sustainability, and ingredient-forward cooking under the direction of Executive Chef Michael King. Drawing inspiration from local farms and his favorite sungold tomatoes at the Union Square Greenmarket, the menu features handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and vibrant small plates. The Lunch Menu (Monday–Friday, $30 for two courses) offers starters like Corn Soup with sweet and sour blueberries and black truffle popcorn, or a Celery Root Latke with pear butter and horseradish, followed by entrées like signature Bucatini with sungold tomato confit, Chilled Tiger Shrimp with heirloom tomatoes and focaccia panzanella, or the classic 1889 Pizza. The Dinner Menu (Sunday–Friday, $45 for three courses) features Heirloom Tomatoes with torched avocado or the Corn Soup to start, followed by options such as Bucatini, Pan-Roasted Salmon with mussels and market greens, or Grilled Pork Neck with Jimmy Nardello peppers and cherry mostarda. For dessert, guests can choose between Pavlova with grilled stone fruit and vanilla crème fraîche or Panna Cotta infused with rosewater and pistachio. The Brunch Menu (Sunday, $30 for two courses) includes Morning Fruit in apricot tonic or House Granola with turmeric puffed grains, followed by mains like the Hangover Sandwich, Smashed Avocado Toast, or Chilled Tiger Shrimp.
Red Rooster Harlem (310 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027)
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster celebrates Southern comfort and global soul with a $30 two-course lunch menu offered Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Starters include Grilled Caesar & Shrimp Ceviche with green chile and plantain chips, Sweet Potato Coconut Soup with roasted mushrooms and biscuit crumble, or the Farmer’s Remix Salad with radish, apple, and pumpkin seeds. Entrée options feature the signature Yardbird Chicken with garlic mash and collards, Jerk BBQ Cauliflower with avocado mousse and crispy plantain, or Pan-fried Catfish served with stewed black-eyed peas, cucumber, and pickled onions.
Masalawala & Sons (365 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215)
This Park Slope gem serves a $45 three-course dinner menu Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., spotlighting bold, regional Indian flavors. The experience begins with a Phuchka amuse-bouche—crisp shells filled with chickpeas, potatoes, and tangy chutneys. Appetizer options include Beguni (crispy eggplant fritters), Chili Chicken (soy-chili glazed chicken fritters), and Biyebarir Fish Fry (bhetki in a butter batter with kasundi). Entrées include Kosha Mangsho, a slow-braised goat dish; Butter Chicken in a creamy tomato sauce; and Saag Paneer with housemade cottage cheese and seasonal greens. For dessert, enjoy Bhapa Doi, a steamed jaggery yogurt pudding.
Naks (201 First Avenue, New York, NY 10003)
Naks brings modern Filipino cuisine to the East Village with a $45 three-course dinner menu available Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. To start, diners can choose from Kanto Fried Chicken (with garlic aioli), Inihaw na Liempo (grilled pork belly with banana ketchup), or Ensaladang Talong (smoked eggplant salad with mango salsa and shrimp paste). Main courses include Lechon Belly with liver sauce, Pancit Kabute with stir-fried noodles and mushrooms, or Kare Kare, a rich peanut stew with braised beef cheeks. For dessert, choose between Buko Pandan with coconut-lemon cream or Leche Flan with Tahitian vanilla.
Tamarind Tribeca (99 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10013)
Tamarind Tribeca, a cornerstone of upscale Indian dining in NYC, offers a $45 three-course dinner menu daily from July 22 to August 18. Appetizers include Crab Tikki Croquettes or Bharwan Kachori (lentil-stuffed pastries). Diners then select two mains from a diverse lineup including Chili Halibut, Marchwangan Korma (a spicy Kashmiri lamb curry), or Bharwan Aloo Banarasi (paneer-stuffed potatoes). For dessert, guests can enjoy Rasmalai Tres Leches or Imarti with Rabri, a traditional deep-fried sweet paired with thickened milk.
Vestry (246 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013)
Vestry, helmed by Chef Shaun Hergatt, presents a refined $60 three-course tasting menu Monday through Thursday (5–10 p.m.) and Friday (5–10:30 p.m.). The first course offers options like Ricotta Gnudi with purple artichokes or Cured Sea Bass with fennel and pink peppercorn. Mains include Faroe Island Salmon with saffron sauce, Smoked Amish Chicken with heritage carrots and pickled cherries, or Hen of the Woods Mushroom with pearl barley. Finish with a Strawberry Parfait or Guanaja Chocolate with bing cherries. Wine pairing is available for an additional $50.
Dhamaka (119 Delancey Street, Essex Market, Store #34, New York, NY 10002)
Known for exploring the overlooked flavors of India, Dhamaka is offering a $60 three-course dinner menu Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Appetizers include Bohri Chicken Cutlet with Amul cheese, Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp (spiced lamb loin), or Chana-Chhena Tikka (green garbanzo and housemade cheese). Entrée selections, all served with basmati rice and paratha, include Paneer Methi, Dahi Waali Bhindi (okra in spiced yogurt), Rara Gosht (a dual-prep goat dish), or Malai Murgh with Amul butter. Desserts include traditional Rabri or Kulfi.