New York City restaurant bars increasingly serve as prime dining destinations with comfortable seating and sociable atmospheres. Many bar areas offer bar-only dishes alongside the regular menu, special cocktails, and wine tastings unavailable in the main dining room. Bartenders often mingle with guests and may pour more generously as nights progress. Dining at the bar frequently removes the need for reservations and attracts neighborhood regulars. Smaller bars can provide exclusive dishes and curated wine flights that pair with specific menus. Upscale bar lounges combine distinctive design with a la carte tasting-menu options and refined people-watching environments.
Forget the idea that bars are places to just drink - these days, New York City restaurant bars have increasingly become prime spots to dine and our favorite seats in the house. Several restaurants around the city offer standout experiences at their bars, complete with comfortable seating. That includes offering a handful of bar-only dishes in addition to the regular menu, wine tastings not available in the main dining room,
Ask Daniel Boulud about the appeal of bar dining at his eponymous upscale Upper East Side restaurant, and he'll tell you it's an insider's destination that locals love. "There are a lot of regulars here from the neighborhood, and they come here for a drink or dinner with friends," he says. "Sometimes, I even like to go behind the bar and make martinis for customers myself."
With its Art Deco-inspired design led by the French luxury crystal brand Lalique, Daniel 's bar and lounge is among the best people-watching spots on the Upper East Side. You can order a la carte dishes from the tasting menu and have your pick of other tasty possibilities like grilled kampachi with pink peppercorns, a rabbit porchetta, and a pistachio dessert
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