Savor New York City’s Culinary Excellence from July 21 to August 17
Get ready to indulge in New York City’s vibrant culinary scene as Summer Restaurant Week 2025 sweeps across the boroughs from July 21 to August 17. This highly anticipated event offers an incredible opportunity to experience multi-course, prix-fixe menus at some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants, all at exceptional values. From sophisticated tasting experiences to authentic international flavors and unique dining concepts, there’s a perfect meal waiting for every palate.
Featured Restaurant Week Experiences
Dinner & a Show: The Stand (Union Square)
The Stand in Union Square combines a contemporary dining room with an intimate comedy club for a unique Summer Restaurant Week experience. For $60, guests can enjoy a three-course dinner upstairs and, pending availability, can opt to attend a nightly comedy show downstairs. Their menu features crowd-pleasing options: lunch ($30, Tuesday-Friday) includes appetizers like Crispy Burrata Caprese and mains such as Margherita Pizza or The Stand Burger, while dinner ($45, Sunday-Friday) offers three indulgent courses with choices like Brick Oven ‘Shrooms, NY Strip Steak Tagliata, or Salmon Steak, finished with ricotta donuts.
A Modern Peruvian Journey: Mission Ceviche (Union Square & Upper East Side)
Mission Ceviche, with locations in Union Square and the Upper East Side, offers a vibrant, contemporary take on authentic Peruvian dishes. During Summer Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy a multi-course experience: a $30 prix-fixe lunch (Monday-Friday, Sunday) featuring starters like Sweet Plantain Nigiri and mains such as Ají de Gallina or Tallarín Saltado. The $60 prix-fixe dinner includes a “Mar y Tierra Snack Trio,” followed by appetizers like Ceviche Nikkei and main courses like Grilled Branzino or Beef Estofado. Enhance your meal with a Pisco Tasting Flight for an additional $35.
Michelin-Starred Pop-Up: Restaurant Yuu Presents “Restaurant Shuji” (Greenpoint)
Greenpoint’s acclaimed Michelin-starred Restaurant Yuu has temporarily transformed into Restaurant Shuji. During Executive Chef-Owner Yuu Shimano’s trip to Japan, Executive Sous Chef Shuji Furukawa will present a refined 8-course tasting menu for $185 per guest, highlighting the freshest summer ingredients. The menu includes dishes such as Okoze okaki-age, Grilled Unagi, Beef and Abalone with truffle, and Seasonal risotto, concluding with delightful Crown Melon and Peach desserts, with limited seatings available.
Upscale Indian Cuisine: Tamarind Tribeca
Tamarind Tribeca, a prominent upscale Indian restaurant, is offering a delectable three-course dinner menu for $45 during Summer Restaurant Week, available Sunday through Saturday from July 22 to August 18. Guests can delve into the rich and complex flavors of Indian cuisine with appetizers like crispy Crab Tikki Croquettes or the vegetarian Bharwan Kachori. The main course features a choice of two vibrant entrées, including options such as spicy Chili Halibut, a rich Marchwangan Korma (lamb curry), or the savory vegetarian Bharwan Aloo Banarasi. Dessert choices include the unique Rasmalai Tres Leches or Imarti with Rabri.
Diverse Culinary Adventures Across NYC
Contemporary Asian at 53 (Midtown)
53, the contemporary Asian restaurant and cocktail lounge next to MoMA, is offering a special Summer Restaurant Week lunch set. From July 21 to August 17, Monday through Friday, Executive Chef Mark Yu has crafted a three-course menu for $45. Guests can start with a choice of Salmon Carpaccio, Seaweed Salad, or Mizuna Salad, followed by a Vegetable Spring Roll. For the third course, options include Mushroom Clay Pot, Kung Pao Chicken, Black Cod Clay Pot, or Prawn Udon Noodle, with the latter two having an additional $12 charge.
Speakeasy Vibes at So & So’s Piano Bar and Restaurant (Hell’s Kitchen)
So & So’s Piano Bar and Restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, a moody speakeasy known for its creative cocktails and lively entertainment, is participating in NYC Summer Restaurant Week with a $60 three-course prix-fixe menu, available Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight. Guests can choose from appetizers like Whipped Onion Dip or Wagyu Beef Steak Tartare Toast, followed by mains such as the signature So & So’s Burger, Roasted Chicken, or Pasta Alla Norma. Desserts include a rich Chocolate Fondant Cake or ice cream/sorbet.
Garden Dining at The Terrace and Outdoor Garden
The Terrace and Outdoor Garden features a three-course prix-fixe menu for Summer Restaurant Week, available for both lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday (11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.). Diners in the lush, enclosed space can select from appetizers like Tie Dye Lettuces, Caprese Salad, or Grilled Octopus Salad. Main course options include Pasta Primavera, Loch Duart Salmon, Chicken Paillard, or Filet Mignon. To complete the meal, dessert choices are Cherry Pavlova or Tiramisu.
Eastern Indian Delights at Masalawala & Sons (Brooklyn)
Experience the vibrant flavors of Eastern Indian cuisine at Masalawala & Sons in Brooklyn, where they’re offering a special three-course dinner menu for $45 during Summer Restaurant Week. Available Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., this meal begins with an enticing amuse-bouche of Phuchka. For your appetizer, choose from options like Beguni, spicy Chili Chicken fritters, or the crispy Biyebarir Fish Fry. The main course selections feature rich and authentic dishes such as Kosha Mangsho, creamy Butter Chicken, or the comforting Saag Paneer. Conclude your flavorful journey with a sweet Bhapa Doi or Kulfi.
Southern Comfort in Harlem: Red Rooster Harlem
During Summer Restaurant Week, Red Rooster Harlem is offering a fantastic two-course prix-fixe lunch menu for only $30, available Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For your first course, pick from delightful appetizers like a Grilled Caesar & Shrimp Ceviche, a warming Sweet Potato Coconut Soup, or a refreshing Farmer’s Remix Salad. Then, for your main, choose from hearty options such as their famous Yardbird Chicken, a vibrant Jerk BBQ Cauliflower, or delicious Pan-fried Catfish. It’s an ideal way to savor Red Rooster’s acclaimed cuisine at an incredible value.
Filipino Flavors at Naks (New York)
Naks, located in New York, is offering a delightful three-course dinner menu for $45 during Summer Restaurant Week, available Tuesday through Friday and on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. To start, you can choose from appetizers like their famous Kanto Fried Chicken, savory Inihaw na Liempo (BBQ pork belly), or the refreshing Ensaladang Talong (smoked eggplant salad). For your main course, indulge in crispy Lechon Belly, stir-fried Pancit Kabute noodles, or the hearty Kare Kare braised beef cheeks. Finish your meal with a traditional Filipino paghimagas (dessert) by selecting either Buko Pandan or the classic Leche Flan.
Ancient Grains at Heritage Grand Bakery (Midtown)
Heritage Grand Bakery, Restaurant & Pizza Bar, a sophisticated Mediterranean-inspired eatery in Midtown Manhattan, is participating in Summer Restaurant Week with special menus. Known for incorporating ancient grains into its dishes for their nutritional benefits and digestibility, this elegant spot offers a peaceful escape. For $30, guests can enjoy a two-course prix-fixe lunch featuring highlights like Mediterranean Tuna Tartare or Paillard Chicken, alongside a choice of Branzino. The three-course dinner, priced at $45, includes options such as Grilled Hanger Steak, Charred Cauliflower, or Spaghetti Al Limone. Beverages are not part of the prix-fixe pricing for either menu.
Seaport Dining at Urban Cove Society & Kitchen
Urban Cove Society & Kitchen, a recently opened signature restaurant inside a hotel in the historic Seaport District, is offering special menus for Summer Restaurant Week 2025. This modern American and global cuisine spot is participating in all three weeks of the event. On weekends from January 21 to February 9, guests can enjoy a three-course dinner for $60, featuring appetizers like Caesar Salad or Salmon Tartare, main courses such as Miso Salmon or Steak Frites, and a choice of Flourless Chocolate Cake or Vanilla Bourbon Mousse Cake for dessert. During the same period, a two-course brunch for $45 is available on weekends, with starters like a Yogurt Parfait or Continental Pastry Basket, followed by entrées like Korean Hot Chicken, a Double Smashed Burger, or classic The Benedict.
Alcove Bar & Lounge: Lunch in the Seaport
Located within a new hotel in the historic Seaport District, the lobby lounge Alcove Bar & Lounge is participating in all three weeks of Summer Restaurant Week 2025. From January 21 to February 9, guests can enjoy a two-course prix-fixe lunch for $45, available daily on weekdays. The menu offers appetizers such as Onion Dip, Caesar Salad, or Marinated Olives & Feta, with a Hot Stone Carpaccio available for an additional charge. For the main course, diners can choose from options like Korean Hot Chicken, a Double Smashed Burger served with fries, Chicken N°5, or Wild Mushroom Ragu Pappardelle.
Casa Bond: Tulum-Inspired Dining (NoHo)
Casa Bond, nestled in the Bowery, provides a vibrant escape with its superb regional Mexican dishes and lively ambiance. During Restaurant Week, Chef-Owner Rodrigo Abrajan is presenting special three-course prix-fixe menus for both dinner and brunch. The dinner offering, priced at $60 on weekdays and $45 on Sundays, includes appealing options like Tetela, Trucha, or Mejillones. For Sunday brunch, a $45 menu features tempting selections such as Mexican French Toast, Benedictinos, and Chilaquiles Verdes.
Dhamaka: Uncovering India’s Forgotten Flavors (Lower East Side)
Dhamaka, in New York’s Essex Market, offers a $60 three-course prix-fixe dinner menu showcasing less common Indian flavors. Available Monday through Friday, 5-10 p.m., it features appetizers like Bohri Chicken Cutlet or Kashmiri Gosht Chaamp. Main courses, served with rice and paratha, include Paneer Methi, Rara Gosht, or Malai Murgh. Desserts are traditional Rabri or Kulfi.
Vestry’s Elegant Tasting Menu (Tribeca)
Vestry, led by Chef Shaun Hergatt, offers a sophisticated three-course tasting menu for $60 during Restaurant Week. Available Monday-Thursday (5-10 p.m.) and Friday (5-10:30 p.m.), the seasonal menu features elegant starters like Ricotta Gnudi or Cured Sea Bass. Main courses include Faroe Island Salmon, Smoked Amish Chicken, or Hen of the Woods Mushroom, followed by delightful desserts such as Strawberry Parfait or Guanaja Chocolate. A $50 wine pairing is also available.
