Chelsea or around there.. Thursday night. no reservation needed

[butterbutt]

Hi we will be coming in by plane and I hate the pressure of a reservation that first night.. Where can we walk to and get a table.. or at least call an hour before or so.. A very nice casual meal. maybe $175-200 a couple.. nice atmosphere,interesting.. tasty. Happy to walk 15 blocks or so.. thanks!!

[butterbutt]

thank you all.. that sounds perfect.. Karen

[rrems]

I would try Nuela (24th and 6th). It's big enough that you should be able to get in without advance reservation.

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Nuela
43 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010

[edwardspk]

I've always enjoyed Red Cat. There's also Colicchio & Sons. You're likely to be able to get into both with an hour or so notice. You could also try your luck sitting at the bar at Scarpetta, but that could be iffy, depending on what time you might be able to arrive.

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Red Cat
227 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014

Colicchio & Sons
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

[kathryn]

Scarpetta is a good call--in addition to dining at the bar, the tables in the front are for walk in patrons.

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Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10014

[gutsofsteel]

Trestle on Tenth has seating at the bar. It's a lovely place, delightful menu and wine list. 24th 10th.

Cookshop might also work.