Sarnie Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'm going to NY in November for my birthday and assumed that a fair few of people on here will have been before. I'm looking for restaurant recommendation's please, somewhere nice for my birthday, and then just general things to make sure I don't miss attraction wise. I like the look of the speedboat that goes round Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty but that might be too cold to do in November? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 we got a really good deal on the helicopter which took us all the way up manhattan it was absolutely breath taking to see it from the air. best tip is to go up the rockafellar building which is miles better than empire state because you dont queue and you get a better view of the city, mainly because your photos will have the empire state in them and it looks weird having pics of nyc without the most famous building in them. food wise, we ate in lots of nice places but cant remember the names sorry mate. there is one place that stuck in my mind though...the hawaiian tropic club in times square...while you eat your food there is a bikini beauty pageant going on over a huge stage across the restaurant!!!! :P i could ramble on for hours but im sure there will be loads of advice on here. heartland brewery was nice in union square, they brew their own beers on site and do some crazy flavours. the most amazing city in my opinion!! enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Try this place Liam http://glounge.com/ they wouldnt let me in though.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Try this place Liam http://glounge.com/ they wouldnt let me in though.......... Good job you were wearing one of your shirts then Tim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Try this place Liam http://glounge.com/ they wouldnt let me in though.......... There seems to be a lot of men in those photo's...............hmmmmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Try this place Liam http://glounge.com/ they wouldnt let me in though.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Lomoto, How do you even know about that place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Any serious replies you gays, I mean guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySpak Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sorry Sarnie, I've never been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sorry Sarnie, I've never been. Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Was there in August last year, used http://www.zagat.com/newyork for resturants, pretty spot on, went to Cafe Loupe in West Village which was great. Also went to an italian place just off time square that did the biggest portions I have ever seen. Not a birthday place but was worth a visit just for the waiter experience... No menus, they just recite it too you!! Spent a fair few hours in a bar off time square that was owned by Mohammed Ali's trainer, and had a beer with Ricky Hatton who happened to turn up for a chat with him... Which was nice! Trying to remember the name! Stayed in the The Iroquois Hotel which I can highly recommend. Great location and everything you need. Love the city and cant wait to go back! Oh and get the ferry to statten island, makes it feel like your in a film! And your Mrs will get the Sex in the City feeling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Was there in August last year, used http://www.zagat.com/newyork for resturants, pretty spot on, went to Cafe Loupe in West Village which was great. Also went to an italian place just off time square that did the biggest portions I have ever seen. Not a birthday place but was worth a visit just for the waiter experience... No menus, they just recite it too you!! Spent a fair few hours in a bar off time square that was owned by Mohammed Ali's trainer, and had a beer with Ricky Hatton who happened to turn up for a chat with him... Which was nice! Trying to remember the name! Stayed in the The Iroquois Hotel which I can highly recommend. Great location and everything you need. Love the city and cant wait to go back! Oh and get the ferry to statten island, makes it feel like your in a film! And your Mrs will get the Sex in the City feeling!! Cheers for that Mark Gonna go have a nose now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Got it! Jimmys Bar http://travel.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/tr ... ekend.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Oh and this is the Italian Place! http://travel.ciao.co.uk/Carmine_s_New_ ... ew_5586883 Dont forget you got a great ramseys resturant there, well worth a visit if the £/$ is the same as it is now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Your a star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 No worries, enjoy! I did! Oh and as you like a watch or 2, make sure you head down to China Town!! Loads of really good replicas! Loads on corner of West Broadway and Canal Street and prepare to barter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 No worries, enjoy! I did! Oh and as you like a watch or 2, make sure you head down to China Town!! Loads of really good replicas! Loads on corner of West Broadway and Canal Street and prepare to barter! Replica's? You sayin I'm a cheap skate?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Nope!! You can pay 10k for them if you want!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Liam, Been a couple of times. Once with the boys and once with the other half. Going to a show on broadway is ace. Then walk up to The Stage Deli (quite near to Times Square) for some midnight food! Top of the Rock is better than Empire state but I did both last time as you kinda have to do empire! Don't waste your time going on to the island with the statue of liberty. It's better spent in battery park / financial district or the pier areas which are cool. Walking over Brooklyn bridge is cool. China Town is worth a look as is little Italy. The village is nice and Washington Square has a real buzz about it. Central park is nice and the hirse drawn carts is a nice way to see it. Go to Times Square in the evening for the first time. It's like Vegas, looks better at night! Hmmmmmm, I could go on and on to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Nice one mate! Any real nice restaurants to eat in for my birthday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Liam try this place http://www.craftrestaurant.com/craftsteak_newyork.html it's fantastic, a real treat if it's your birthday. The place is amazing, and the staff are super friendly and really look after you! It's got to be one of the best steak restaurants in the world!! It's a little out the way, but just adds to the adventure (only five mins in a taxi from C Square, about $12) We stayed at the London NYC last time we went, we eat there as well (Gordon Ramsey's restaurant) and it was crap!! But if you haven't booked a hotel then you won't do much better, as good if not better than some of the five stars I've stayed in, really good location as well, a few blocks in front of central park and 2 min walk from times square. http://www.thelondonnyc.com/?src=ppc_go ... |488729517 Hope this helps mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Not sure to be honest. I normally eat where I fall! Never went to any fancy places. You might laugh but maybe try the plaza or some of the mega fancy ones overlooking the park or something. If you want more input give me a shout. I haven't done everything there but I have done a fair bit! Also, I can speak to Jaynes Dad (when he returns from holiday) as he works for a very upmarket travel agency specialising in America. They can get deals on very nice places! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Liam try this place http://www.craftrestaurant.com/craftsteak_newyork.html it's fantastic, a real treat if it's your birthday. The place is amazing, and the staff are super friendly and really look after you! It's got to be one of the best steak restaurants in the world!! It's a little out the way, but just adds to the adventure (only five mins in a taxi from C Square, about $12) We stayed at the London NYC last time we went, we eat there as well (Gordon Ramsey's restaurant) and it was crap!! But if you haven't booked a hotel then you won't do much better, as good if not better than some of the five stars I've stayed in, really good location as well, a few blocks in front of central park and 2 min walk from times square. http://www.thelondonnyc.com/?src=ppc_go ... |488729517 Hope this helps mate. Cheers for that Dave I've actually eaten at a craftsteak in June when I was in Vegas: http://www.mgmgrand.com/dining/craftste ... -menu.aspx Loved it, bill was about $250 for two of us but it was ace! Apparently its the only place to serve Kobe beef in Vegas....yummm!!!!! Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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