Chelsea Restaurants

A sexy crowd and vibe are the draw at this neighborhood favorite, although the chic comfort cuisine isn't too bad either.

Welcome to ground zero of the hot Chelsea party scene, open 24 hours a day. Oh, and it has food too.

Like the mammoth Kitchen Stadium, "Iron Chef" Masaharu Morimoto's 12,000-square-foot restaurant seems built for show--and his showy cuisine.

Beloved ambassadors of Italian cuisine Mario Batali and Lidia Bastianich are behind this 22,000-square-foot restaurant that attracts foodies and scenesters in equal parts.

The man you know from "Top Chef" runs this lauded restaurant by the High Line, which is split into a casual, craft beer-focused Tap Room and a formal dining room for his meticulous, award-winning tasting menu.

With its huge, greenery-lined patio and solid Italian fare, this restaurant at the Maritime Hotel is a great two-hour lunch spot and a classic Chelsea scene on warm evenings.

Homey, yet often packed with celebs, this spot draws crowds with seasonally driven, conscientiously sourced ingredients.

This long-time local fave sets the bar for neighborhood dining, from the flawless service to the always-inspired New American fare.

This spot's spare European-American cooking and decor appeals to Chelsea art lovers stopping in after a day of gallery hopping.

Swiss-born chef Ralf Kuettel's cuisine mixes European and American at his beloved neighborhood bistro.

Old-school elegance, a romantic back garden and rich French cooking keep locals coming back to this neighborhood staple.

A killer happy hour and moderately priced American fare makes this a popular after-work spot.

This popular Mexican spot is regularly packed with diners due to its refined, artisanal Mexican fare and festive atmosphere.

One of the city's best barbecue joints, this no-frills neighborhood favorite is worth getting sauce all over your shirt.

A lively crowd fills this tiny brick-lined space for full-flavored tapas and Spanish wine.

Hidden away in a boutique in Chelsea Market, this semi-secret spot makes a lamb burger that's one of the best in the city, serves a killer brunch menu until 4pm every day, and has sidewalk seating.

Everything on the menu at this cute Chelsea restaurant--from the meat- and dairy- free ingredients to the wine and beer--is 100 percent organic.

This mecca for foodies has something for every appetite. We like the pulled pork sandwich at Dickson's Farmstand Meats.