Restaurant and Bar Deals

154 Central Park S, New York, NY 10021 (map)

Get a three-course dinner any time between 5:30pm and 10pm Sunday evenings for just $35.

184 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10016 (map)

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres served along with wines by the glass and cocktails at 50% off during happy hour (Mon-Fri, 4:30pm-6:30pm and 10pm-11pm).

310 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013 (map)

On Recession Thursdays you drink from a bottomless well from 7pm to 9pm for a mere $20.

173 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

The recession special here ($13.50) gets you a soup or salad, a main course and coffee or tea. Go for brunch ($17) on Saturdays and Sundays to get your fix of midday cocktails--Champagne, mimosas and bellinis are bottomless.

135 E 62nd St, New York, NY, NY 10065 (map)

To ring in the new year, dine on three courses at the set price of $20.09 on Sunday evenings. Options include dishes like corn/scallop chowder, calamari mac 'n' cheese, mini donuts for dessert.

60 E 65th St, New York, NY 10021 (map)

Elegance doesn't preclude deals during this recession. From Jan to March you can book a table Mon-Thu (between 5:30pm and 6:30pm) for a $98 three-course prix fixe dinner at this super high-end spot.

48 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

An upscale country Italian restaurant offers a prix fixe brunch ($14.95), including a cocktail and one of many hearty egg-based meals.

697 W 133rd St, New York, NY 10027 (map)

Enjoy bottomless bellinis and mimosas during brunch ($21) at this New American in Harlem.

201 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

Daily, from 5pm to 8pm, get specialty cocktails more than half off, at $5 a pop. Plus $2.50 drafts and $12 pitchers of sangria. Apps like mini burgers and wings are priced down too, at $3 to $8.

23 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 (map)

Latin interpretations of classic brunch dishes served with unlimited bellinis, mimosas and jalapeno Bloody Marys on weekends for $12, from 11am to 3pm.

222 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

This clambake is an all-you-can-eat buffet of lobster, mussels, pearl onions, coleslaw and everything else you need for a seafood extravaganza (Sundays, ongoing; $33).

244 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022 (map)

Celebrate your shrinking wallet with a recession special: Complimentary wings, chicken tenders and potato skins are on the house during happy hour (4pm to 8pm), on the hour, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

55 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)

Eat breakfast during the week here between 8:30am and 11am for just $8, including coffee and OJ.

196 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)

Every Wednesday is "hump day" at this East Village spot: get $6 specialty cocktails and well drinks and listen to DJs spin your favorite jams from the 80s and 90s starting at 10pm.

10711st Ave, New York, NY 10022 (map)

Fill up with a lunchtime prix fixe ($9.95) that gets you two courses from this Middle Eastern/Mediterranean haunt.

131 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

Starting Monday, March 9th, get a three-course meal for $29, seven days a week here. If you're thirstier than you are hungry, swing by Mon-Fri between 4pm and 7pm for two-for-one cocktails, wine or beer.

115 Allen St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

Tuesdays here are Happy Nights, when all cocktails are half off ($6 each). Try specialties like the bourbon based Tinker's Stand and the tequila heavy Jalisco Trail for a kick early in the week.

2 Park Ave (Entrance on 32nd St btwn Park and Madison), New York, NY 10016 (map)

On Brew Tuesdays, craft beers (regularly $7-$13) are half price. Be sure to pair the bubbly booze with one of two Alsatian dishes added to the menu on this one day of the week.

359 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014 (map)

This month marks the restaurant's five year anniversary, an occasion they plan to celebrate by offering a three-course prix fixe dinner ($35) showcasing their signature dishes, like roasted whole orata and profiteroles.

6 Bond St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

The extension of restaurant week through Feb 27 here means that you can order the Bento Platter ($35) Mon-Fri, which includes a variety of sushi rolls, tempura and a green salad. You're also entitled to a miso soup to start and a choice of three desserts.

451 Washington St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

Through the month of April, on Tuesdays you can take advantage of the no-corkage fee special, as well as receive 20% off any of the 100-plus international wines on the menu.

168 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

Your pink slip is worth something--here, on Monday nights, at least. With proof of unemployment, you're entitled to free tequila at midnight.

187 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 (map)

The Starving Artist Menu ($35) here offers three courses of the restaurant's most popular dishes. It's available all night, every night in the bar/lounge area, and, in the main dining room Mon-Tue all night, or Wed-Sat from 6pm to 7:30pm