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Best Brunch Restaurants in NYC

The best brunch spots in New York City — from Balthazar's grand brasserie weekend spread to Russ & Daughters' century-old bagel tradition.

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Brunch in New York is an institution, not a meal. These are the spots that do it best: places where the food is the reason to go, the room feels right for a Saturday morning, and the bagels, eggs, and Bloody Marys are worth the wait.
Russ & Daughters Café

Russ & Daughters Café

Jewish · Appetizing · Brunch  ·  Lower East Side  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.7 4,600

The sit-down extension of the legendary LES appetizing shop — bagels, lox, and the Jewish food canon executed at its absolute peak

Must-try: Classic board (smoked salmon on bagel), The Super Heebster, Borscht

📍 127 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

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Katz's Delicatessen

Katz's Delicatessen

Jewish Deli · Sandwiches  ·  Lower East Side  ·  $$

★★★★½ 4.6 14,200

The Lower East Side's iconic Jewish deli since 1888 — the pastrami sandwich is New York in a single bite

Must-try: Hand-carved pastrami on rye, Corned beef sandwich, Matzo ball soup

📍 205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002

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Balthazar

Balthazar

French · Brasserie  ·  SoHo  ·  $$$

★★★★½ 4.5 8,600

Keith McNally's grand SoHo brasserie — steak frites, oysters, and the energy of old Paris transplanted to Spring Street

Must-try: Plateau de fruits de mer, Steak frites, Eggs Benedict at brunch

📍 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

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