Twilight Bites: The Haute 5 Restaurants for Late Night Dining in New York City

When a late night craving calls, there is no better place to look for answers than in the city that never sleeps. So after your outing at the latest and greatest nightlife hotspot, stop by these places for delicious luxury bites at any time.

Blue Ribbon Brasserie
Hits the Spot

3:00 A.M. stomach grumbles call for no better a place than Blue Ribbon Brasserie to satisfy the crave. From luscious cheese fondue, scrumptious fried chicken to decadent lobster and caviar, the dishes are fresh, eclectic, and downright delicious. If dining with a group, opt for the bonding experience of the Paella Royale, which serves 5-6 people at $125.
If you have ever wondered where top chefs dine out after hours, regulars at Blue Ribbon include Mario Batali and Daniel Boulud. The late night spot, owned by Bruce and Eric Bromberg, serves until 4:00 A.M.

Blue Ribbon Brasserie is located in Soho at 97 Sullivan St. For more information, call (212) 274-0404.

Sushi Seki
A taste of Japan from Dusk until Dawn

Located off the beaten path on 1st avenue in Midtown, Sushi Seki serves up late night Japanese luxuries 7 days a week until 2:00 A.M. Regarded by insiders as one of New York City’s top sushi bars, the menu offers a bi-coastal combination of Atlantic and Pacific catches. Pack on the late night Omega-3s with a feast from over 60 or so varieties of fresh fillets. From Maguro Avocado, Kampachi Yellow Tail to King Crab and Salmon Roe, there is nothing but feel good late-night delicacies.


Sushi Seki is located in Midtown at 1143 First Avenue. For more information, call (212) 371-0238.

Pastis
Always Comforting

Passing beneath the red awnings and snuggling into a booth at late night at Pastis is a New York City tradition. The 1930s Parisian style brasserie is perfect for a 1:00 A.M. bite. Beneath distressed mirrors and light globes, pipping hot onion soup gratinée, and smooth chicken liver, foie gras mousse and hearty steak frites with béarnaise await. A regular among celebrities, Sheryl Crow, Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise, Jay-Z and Beyonce were spotted dining by the paparazzi who stake discrete claims on the cobblestone paths around Keith McNally’s hotspot. While Pastis is one of New York’s busiest restaurants, regulars get a special private phone number to avoid any wait.

Pastis is located in the Meatpacking district at 9 Ninth Avenue. For more information, call (212) 929-4844.

Standard Grill
Late Night Cap

Whether it’s an evening of Meatpacking club hopping, a stop after the Top of the Standard (AKA Boom Boom Room), or an evening stroll along the High Line Park, the Standard Grill has an emanating late night buzz to keep the adrenaline high and the festivities going. Gather with friends in a cozy booth in the dining area, or in a table with a view upfront. A group experience of spatulas of Varlhona chocolate and hazelnut brownie with caramel ice cream and hot fudge sauce will lead to memorable times. Open until 4:00 A.M., patrons include Anna Wintour, Salman Rushdie, Cameron Diaz, and Cindy Crawford.


Standard Grill is located at 848 Washington Street. For more information, call (212) 645-4100.

Cipriani Downtown
La Dolce Vita

Among a mix of young models and Euro-types, Donald Trump, Diddy and other well known celebs have been known to frequent this late night Soho locale. Order fried calamari, Baccala with grilled polenta, Prosciutto crudo from Parma, and overflowing champagne cocktails beneath an over sized chandelier, floor-to-ceiling images of Sophia Loren and snapshots of Florence. Elite patrons continue to the upstairs loft to cap the evening with the bottle service.

Cipriani Downtown is located at 376 West Broadway. For more information, call (212) 343-0999.