The 15 Best Trendy Places in New York City (2024)

David Dunhill:The army stew is great. Trendy, friendly, good service, reasonable prices. And tasty food to boot. A keeper

Anissa:Trendy Korean food that is both delicious and won't break the bank! The pork belly was delicious and the soju co*cktails are cheap! ($7)

Caroline Deng:Get the Avocado and Salmon platter! Trendy Korean fusion restaurant with great lunch specials.

EchoDA:an out of this world experience of chic interiors, the lower floor is stunning and you feel as though you have been transported to another time period.. great food

Grayson Dunning:Trendy places can serve up good food too. I try not to be suckered by the Buddhist theme but Tao & Buddakan have impressed me with their food & ambience. The food, the attitude - worth every Benjamin.

Aristotele Strobbe:The atmosphere is awesome! Stylish and fashion! And the food is very good! You should come in groups so you can order lots of different plates so you can taste anything!

M. Silver Associates:Love it that Standard Hotels are so hip, modern, cozy and keep similar kind of atmosphere across the country...Just as Kimpton Hotels are. Read more.

M. Silver Associates:It's not just a hotel - it's one of the coolest, modern, hip and sexy hotels of all times. It's great for couples and newly weds. The rooms are small, but sexy. The bar is very cool-lots of models.

Agamenon Magalhães:Trendy hotel! Fashion everywhere! Great rooftop! Good restaurants! Best neighborhood! But NY have better luxurious hotels at the same price!

Vladi Popov:New hotel with trendy and stylish rooms (which are also small though - but that's kind of a standard in Manhattan). Staff is super friendly and helpful and the location is great, next to Times Square.

Leah:This place is an oasis in Times Square. Nice lobby/bar area with cool art and hip atmosphere.

Dan Sohayda:Trendy, but fun. Small room, but they use the space well so there's a lot packed in there. Great location near Broadway & 42nd Street. And at least for now they don't charge a boutique fee like others

NCM:Trendiest spot downtown, many great people across industries. This place throws down awesome parties and events. If you are looking for condos around--> Read more.

Simran Jaising:classy, yet trendy. watch the sun set on a summer evening, as you sip on a grapefruit gimlet. (their frozen drinks here are divine)

New York Habitat:Located in the Meatpacking District, this is a trendy spot that has delicious drinks, good music and even a pool for you to enjoy during the summer!

The Wall Street Journal:Paris’s haute société loves heading to the Boulevard Saint-Germain to devour juicy bacon cheeseburgers at the most American of locales—Ralph Lauren’s chic restaurant. Opening this fall. Read more.

Heather Rodriguez:Over-priced, trendy douchebaggery.

Ahu Ragusin:This place is an incredibly chic American Style Restaurant and bar. The food is delicious. Tuna tartar, lobster salad and calamari are highly recommended!

Princess Abigail Bacani:It might be a little tricky to find Freemans—there’s no street address; it’s simply located at the end of a little alley. Hunting lodge–inspired decor, its a hip scene and the most comforting meals.

Jenny McMahon:Nice wine selection, good co*cktails. Cozy, hip, upscale atmosphere but unpretentious--a rare find in Manhattan!

Kim Pham:Trendy, delicious brunch place, but make a reservation in advance and come on time!

Rob Murcek:Long and high quality draft list that rotates frequently. Friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. Sophisticated, trendy atmosphere. Crowded on weekend nights. Quiet early on weekdays. Food too!

Gianna Nebbia:Very cool place. They don’t offer samples, but you can order a 4oz beer. Very reasonably priced and trendy place

Justin Clark:Trendy feeling craft beers, with good snacking options.

Celena Chan:The mixed meat plate was great for sharing-- would split this with 3-5 people. The tzatziki sauce was a great starter. No reservations, but large space. Friendly, cool, trendy environment.

Kirk McMurray:Hidden treasure on border of Chinatown and LES serves up best, authentic, fresh, Greek food in a hip yet cozy environs. You can't go wrong with the Saganaki, Octopus, Lamb Chops, Branzino & Moussaka!

Jonathan H:Great food, service was mediocre. Too hip?

Lee Byron:Great cortado, but very trendy.

Ben Huff:Lots of hot trendy moms her......eerrrrr I mean the espresso is top notch!

Dave Sawyer:It's hip, but not pretentious. I realize that's a contradictory statement. But, they're happy and excited to teach you about their craft!

Kim Pham:The ankake udon is really unique and delicious. Tiny little space with a hip & minimalist decor.

Grace Kwan:Hip udon place. Authentic, with a laid-back vibe. The kakiage here was generously portioned and wonderfully crispy. Cash-only.

Julius Tarng:Real hip, and good. But TBH just go to Udon West. Udon shouldn't be this expensive

New York Post:This hip tapas bar promises "to bring downtown uptown" and it doesn't disappoint. Tapas range from $5 to $14, larger plates $13 to $19. Read more.

Marc Schneeberger:Real tapas. Almost feels like spain. If only the sangria and drinks selection was better chosen. Food is really good and stylish!

Sophie Parks:Bacon wrapped dates, grilled octopus, seafood paella (but it takes 40 minutes!), and churros filled with Nutella! Everything was fabulous!

99U:Coffee? Surfboards? Hip menswear? Epitomizing leading-edge cool in Soho, Saturdays Surf has it all and then some. Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm | Sat-Sun: 10am-7pm

Kath:Casual hip coffee shop for summer time hangout. Cappuccino and big waves photo book goes hand in hand at this little piece of oasis.

Sarah Spagnolo:On a Friday afternoon, the coffee line is insane. Arrive early, then grab a bench in the backyard patio. Super chic crowd.

Peter Boyce:Wine selection, cheese, chic ambience

Loren:Check out the $5 wine happy hour. Cheapest glass for feeling chic and Parisienne in the neighborhood.

Kathryn D:Cozy, delicious, chic as hell. Get the cauliflower with your wine.

Bravo:Hip as hip gets!!! One of my favorite places to go to people watch! Great food, great atmosphere, lots of fun. -Caroline Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ

Exclusive Resorts:An easy walk from our Park Avenue Place residences, Nobu Fifty Seven is a must! The bar is hip and trendy and the food is outstanding.

Maria Styles:Trendy, fun hot spot. big selection of tempura, my favs are the scallops, shrimp, sweet potato and green beans. as main course i like the lobster or tenderloin and hibachi beef.