Recommendations near NYU medical center

[shaun319]

Hi guys,

Any recommendations on good restaurants near the NYU medical centter?

[heWho]

One that hasn't been mentioned yet is Cosette. It's a great little french bistro on 33rd St near 3rd ave.

[that_guy]

Banc Cafe on Third and 30tj the chicken is terrifice as are most other itmes

[urafoodoosh]

El Parador, 34th between 1st & 2nd (Mexican)

Water Front Ale House , corner of 30th and 2nd, for great draft beer selection and Amazing Pub Food.

[RGR]

The one time we tried El Parador, I found the food to be mediocre.

[urafoodoosh]

El Parador has really good Mexican food, very friendly service and awesome guacamole and margaritas. They have been in biz for 50years I think they are doing something right plus the OP asks for " GOOD " restaurant and El Parador is very good :)

[RGR]

"They have been in biz for 50years I think they are doing something right...."

The longevity of a restaurant does not necessarily mean that the food is anything to right home about. Until it closed last year, Tavern on the Green had been a mainstay on the NYC dining scene for ages, but nobody who cares about excellent food would ever recommend eating there.

[windycity]

I'll ditto RGR's assessment.

[clembeauchamp]

Another vote for Ali Baba.

[robotcoupe]

2nd Ave deli...now on 33rd (?) between near 2nd ave.

[RGR]

2nd Av. Deli is on 33rd, but b/t 3rd & Lex. I think Sarge's is superior.

[ellenost]

I agree 100% with RGR! Sarge's has the best pastrami, and is open 24/7.

[bigjeff]

you've got that whole strip on east 34th between 2nd and 3rd, out of which the only one i consistently like is Ali Baba. But it's literally about 8 restaurants right there on the south side and they are all kinda booming, all the time.

[CantStopEating]

If you're thinking of a lower price point in the immediate neighborhood, how about Pio Pio (try salchipapas and roasted chicken) or 2nd Avenue Deli?

www.inbundles.com

[uwsister]

I haven't been to that particular branch but I love Pio Pio's chicken in general. Good stuff, especially for that price.

[RGR]

It would be helpful to know exactly what you are looking for. Cuisine preferences? Casual or fancy? Lunch or dinner? Per person budget for food only (drinks, tax, & tips additional).

But to get you started...

'inoteca Gramercy, corner of 3rd & 24th. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157623052390670/

Turkish Kitchen, on 3rd, b/t 27th & 28th. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157623174784865/

Sarge's Deli, on 3rd, b/t 36th & 37th. Superb pastrami. Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391...