New York, USA
Restaurants & Cafes
'SNice
For delicious veggie fare that won’t break the bank. ‘SNice is exactly what its name says, nice. Tempeh, tofu club, quinoia salad, the bien burrito and cherry chocolate cookies are regular favorites in this relaxing spot.
45 8th Ave.
New York
Annisa
Upscale West Village eatery from hugely successful and out lesbian chef, Anita Lo. Everything about Annisa exudes the feminine, from its name (Annisa is Arabic for “women”) to its wine list (almost all of the wines served there are either made by female vintners and/or made at vineyards with female proprietors. Lo was named one of ten "Best New Chefs in America" by Food and Wine magazine as well as "Best New Restaurant Chef" by the Village Voice.
13 Barrow St.
New York
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OMG, the food and service here was impeccable, excellent. Very romantic too. Expect to pay around 80$-100$ per person all included (appetizer, entrée, dessert, wine, tax, & tip).
Anonymous on Sep 26, 2007
Candle 79
The upscale version of Candle Café (see below), Candle 79 wows diners in its Upper East Side location. Voted Best Vegetarian restaurant in Zagat 2007, Candle 79 prides itself on serving local, organic and seasonal dishes. Recommended if you want to splurge, not if you’re looking for a cheap, veggie dinner out.
154 E. 79th St.
New York
Candle Café
Popular organic, vegan restaurant that is constantly rated one of the best vegetarian spots in New York. A bit pricey, but these original and inspiring recipes are worth it. They’ve even got their own cookbook if you’re so inspired.
1307 3rd Ave.
New York
Corio Supper Club/This is Burlesque
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night the Corio Supper Club hosts "This is Burlesque," a mix of traditional dinner fare with short burlesque performances to enhance the appetite. Hosted by drag king extraordinaire, Murray Hill, the shot also features the delightful Pontini Sisters and other burlesque beauties. Show starts at 8 p.m. and you should try to buy tickets in advance.
337 W. Broadway
New York
Counter
Who says vegetarian restaurants have to be earthy and boring? Counter proves that veggie spots can be hip and happening. More than just a restaurant, the lesbian-owned and operated Counter calls itself “an organic wine and martini bar. A vegetarian bistro.” All of their martinis are made with vodka infused on the premises and have names meant to entertain, like the “angry lesbian” (imagine the kick that one has!)
105 1st Ave.
New York
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I was a bit disappointed when I went here. I had heard so many good things, I was kind of hoping the seasoning and flavors were going to be a little less typical. BTW, do not have the tofu creme caramel if you're used to a real French cuisine style creme caramel.
Rebecca on Sep 26, 2007
Cowgirl
Now with a restaurant name like Cowgirl do you think the lesbians will be dropping by? Oh, these rhetorical questions can get so exhausting…. Tex-Mex cuisine with a little general store selling kitsch Western memorabilia and cute Cowgirl NYC t-shirts keeps the ladies coming back.
519 Hudson St.
New York
Deborah: Life Love Food Restaurant
Another successful and out lesbian chef, Deborah Stanton, attracts a regular LGBT clientele to her West Village eatery. Serving hearty, traditional American fare with a modern twist, Deborah’s is popular for dinner and weekend brunch.
43 Carmine St.
New York
East of Eighth
Located in the heart of Chelsea, this is a popular spot for all the queers. You’ll find a little bit of everything at East of Eighth from tapas to vegetarian tapas to pizzas and pastas and both meat and vegetarian entrees.
254 W. 23rd St.
New York
Gramstand
Yes, the lesbians love their tea (and of course the tisanes!) so Gramstand is like lesbian Nirvana... more than fifty types of the soothing beverage, and you won't see any crappy tea bags here. Every cup is freshly brewed with loose leaves and make sure to try the house special, a pear hibiscus blend that changes colour and taste as you drink it. Light meals and free wifi ensure this is a great spot for visitors to NYC.
214 Avenue A
New York
Lips
If you’re one of the lesbians who loves drag, or even better, loves drag with dinner, Lips is your spot. You’ve got drag servers, drag performance and total drag shows while dining here. Reservations are a good idea for the weekend. Beware of the many bachelorette parties though…..
4 Bank St.
New York
Mo Pitkin’s House of Satisfaction
In what section do I put this one?? Bars, Night and Clubs? Other Fun Stuff? Restaurants? This down-to-earth East village hipster hangout is all of these and more. Every Monday night, drag king extraordinaire Murray Hill hosts a super-popular bingo night with drag queen Linda Simpson. There’s also the weekly Chicks and Giggles women’s comedy night and so much more. And then there’s the food. Calling itself “the first Judeo-Latino restaurant” Mo Pitkin’s serves up hearty helpings of everything from deep friend mac’n cheese to Mo’s famous Cuban Reuban.
34 Avenue A
New York
Öko
Deborah Stanton is one busy lady (see Deborah: Life Love Food Restaurant, above). While that eatery is the epitome of New York dining, her latest venture, Öko, offers Park Slope lesbians a fruity frozen-yogurt treat. That’s right, fro-yo and nothing else. It usually comes in two totally fruity flavors that change every day. To boot, this is a totally green space with only ten stools, all made from compressed sunflower seeds and bio-degradable spoons. Oh yeah, Öko means “eco” in several European languages.
152 5th Ave.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Perch Café
Another popular Park Slope eatery much enjoyed by the girls… not only lesbians, but also moms with their tots. One way Perch Café supports the local dyke community is by hosting a somewhat monthly “Girlsalon” Writers salon for lesbian scribes. The gals from dyke mag Velvet Park even call it their “satellite office.”
365 5th Ave.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Rapture Café & Books
Named for one of the best Blondie songs of all time, Rapture offers you a little bit of everything: food, coffee, cocktails, performance space, gallery, bookstore, hip environment, laid back atmosphere, free wifi and a feeling of what NYC was like in its queer artistic heydays of the 70s and 80s.
200 Avenue A
New York
Rita Mae's Piano Bar & Restaurant
Located on the lower level of the Rubyfruit bar, Rita Mae’s added the Piano Bar to its restaurant in the summer of 2007. That’s when the nearby, award-winning, Rose's Turn Piano Bar closed down because the building was sold. Rubyfruit decided to hire most of the staff and set out to create its own Piano Bar. Enjoy the tickling of the ivories while enjoying burgers, steaks, salads, wings and more.
531 Hudson St.
New York
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Had a great time there last night, most of the bar staff and customers got up and beautifully sang show tunes/torch songs and even tried to encourage me to do the same...thankfully i didn't drink enough to get up there, maybe next time though!
Jo on Oct 02, 2007
The mussels are really good!!
Anonymous on Sep 26, 2007
The Chocolate Room
The place to share sinful desserts with your sweetie. A favorite with the Park Slope girls, it’s possible to enjoy chocolate in all its forms here, from fondue to shakes to pudding to spiced hot chocolate cake. It’s always nice to take a few pieces of specialty chocolate to go.
86 5th Ave.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
The V-Spot Café
Yes, we could make a lot of lesbian jokes with a restaurant name like this one, but in this case the “V” stands for vegan. The V-Spot is a popular Park Slope vegan/veggie café that is known for its imitation meat plates such as their “chicken” parmigiana wrap, "beef" empanadas, "steak" with rice and beans and pasta with “meat” sauce.
156 5th Ave.
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Veselka
Where else in North America could you find a 24-hour Ukrainian restaurant? Veselka isn’t really gay, but in the end, everybody passes through their doors for pierogies (mmmmm…. sour cream…) be it the East Village hipsters or 80-year-old babooshkas in need of a borscht fix. Forget about a snazzy décor or smiling service, you only come here for the food.
144 2nd Ave.
New York
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