Where to Dine During NYFW
Updated: 4 days ago
New York Fashion Week begins Thursday, September 10th and runs until Tuesday, September 15th. And certainly, running to and from fashion shows, events, and photo shoots will work up a serious appetite.
Discover where to find the best dressed folks all around New York City with our curated list of places to dine during NYFW, from an artful omakase tasting to a glamorous cocktail lounge.
The Argyle
Chelsea
Tucked beneath Markette in Chelsea, The Argyle is an intimate cocktail lounge made for post-show drinks and late-night Fashion Week catchups. Led by Beverage Director Kyle Jackson, formerly of Overstory, the cocktail menu puts a modern spin on familiar flavors and classic drinks using seasonal ingredients and thoughtful techniques. Pair them with Caribbean-inspired bites in a warm, low-lit space that feels sophisticated without being overly formal.
Just minutes from Penn Station, Hudson Yards, and The High Line, it’s an easy NYFW stop when you want to escape the crowds and settle in somewhere a little more intimate.
Ayah
SoHo
Ayah is a new Moroccan from the team behind Maison Close and Talya Montauk. Designed in collaboration with DMDesigns, the space blends traditional Moroccan craftsmanship with modern NYC style, think velvet drapes, hand-carved arches, and vibrant murals straight from Marrakech.
With three distinct rooms, banquet seating, and a central bar, Ayah offers an immersive vibe perfect for group dinners, private events, and lively celebrations.
Bottino
West Chelsea
Situated in the heart of West Chelsea, Bottino is conveniently located just steps from the Starrett-Lehigh Building, the iconic location that will serve as the hub for NYFW this February. The stylish and sophisticated dining room at Bottino offers contemporary and classic Italian Tuscan cuisine, led by Chef Jamie Kenyon.
The menu highlights exquisite seasonal ingredients, featuring dishes including goat cheese and ricotta gnocchi (cocoa-braised wagyu oxtail ragu, bitter greens, pecorino-grana padano blend), braised wild boar shank (porcini & smoked bacon risotto, cipollini onions) and bavette cacio e pepe.
Bowtie Bar
Times Square
Tucked inside the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel, Bowtie Bar is a sleek new cocktail lounge offering panoramic city views and a fashion-forward atmosphere ideal for New York Fashion Week. Opened in November, the design-led space blends elevated cocktails with a polished, cinematic energy that feels perfectly at home amid the week’s buzz. The lounge made an immediate splash with an opening celebration tied to Oscar Isaac’s latest documentary, drawing a stylish crowd that included Brooke Shields and Rachel Zegler.
With its central location, sophisticated ambiance, and skyline backdrop, Bowtie Bar is a natural gathering point for post-show drinks, industry meetups, and late-night conversations, making it a standout Times Square destination during Fashion Week.
Café Carmellini
Flatiron
Set inside The Fifth Avenue Hotel, Café Carmellini has become one of Manhattan’s most polished dining rooms and a natural gathering place for the fashion crowd. Just minutes from many NYFW presentations and showrooms, it works equally well for a power lunch, celebratory dinner, or post-show drinks.
Chef Andrew Carmellini’s Italian and French-inspired menu brings a refined but approachable feel to the table, while Master Sommelier Josh Nadel’s wine program and the hotel’s striking interiors add to the sense of occasion. Stylish without feeling overly formal, Café Carmellini is an easy choice for editors, designers, celebrities, and industry insiders looking to regroup between shows.
The Dominick
Soho
For a stylish stay where uptown elegance meets downtown edge, The Dominick is just steps from the excitement of New York Fashion Week in SoHo, as well as world-class restaurants, shopping and nightlife. The property features 391 residential-style guest rooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views of the city’s skyline, the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building and surrounding neighborhoods.
With high ceilings, refined design and spacious accommodations, including select rooms with bathtubs, The Dominick offers a quintessential New York City experience for the fashionable traveler, placing guests at the center of the city’s energy and style during one of the most celebrated weeks on the calendar.
Leonetta & Leo’s Famous
Murray Hill
During NYFW, insiders slip off the runway and into Leonetta, the buzzy Murray Hill dining room from acclaimed chef Ed Cotton, serving modern Mediterranean cuisine with a glamorous, downtown-meets-Uptown edge. Just downstairs, Leo’s Famous delivers a chic, fireplace-lit cocktail lounge where editors, models, and tastemakers gather for late-night martinis, mezze, and off-the-record conversations.
Together, Leonetta and Leo’s Famous create a seamless Fashion Week destination—from power dinners and pre-show meetups to after-hours cocktails—making it one of Midtown’s most discreetly stylish places to see and be seen.
Maison Close
SoHo
Nestled in the heart of SoHo, Maison Close is an upscale French dining destination that seamlessly blends Parisian romance with downtown glamour, making it a natural fit for New York Fashion Week. Plush velvet banquettes, moody lighting, and elegant detailing set the stage for an intimate yet energetic atmosphere where fashion insiders gather late into the evening.
The menu reinterprets classic French cuisine through a modern lens, pairing refined, beautifully executed dishes with a thoughtfully curated wine and cocktail program.
Meduza Mediterrania
Meatpacking District
A favorite restaurant of Taylor Swift, the concept offers an elevated Mediterranean dining experience for NYFW, ideal for post-show dinners, industry meetups, and celebratory nights out. With a glamorous yet buzzy atmosphere, central location in the meatpacking district, and a menu designed for sharing, it’s a natural go-to for fashion insiders looking to see and be seen between shows.
Menu highlights include Harrisa Whipped Feta, Wagyu Kafta, Lamb Chops, Black Truffle Cacio e Pepe, and more. The cocktail program also offers inventive takes on some classics, including the Kavala Crush made with yen raki, ten to one rum, centum herbus, pistachio, coconut, pineapple, lime); and The Guilded Bean crafted with Don Julio Reposado tequila, licor 43, cacao, pistachio orgeart, espresso).
The Ned NoMad
NoMad
For New York Fashion Week, The Ned NoMad is a preferred base for fashion insiders drawn to its refined sense of glamour and discretion. A longtime favorite of celebrities and style icons including Priyanka Chopra and Ariana Grande, the hotel offers a quietly elevated stay in the heart of NoMad amidst decadent Art Deco glamour.
Guests enjoy access to Ned’s Club spaces, while Cecconi’s and Little Ned are favorites for industry dinner and post-show drinks. It’s a high-caliber address for those who appreciate privacy, polish, and an unmistakable if-you-know-you-know appeal.
The Noortwyck
West Village
In the heart of the West Village, The Noortwyck blends elegant, understated charm with a warm, refined dining room of plush banquettes, soft lighting, and curated art. The New American menu highlights seasonal ingredients with standout dishes like crisp caviar-topped hashbrowns, delicate agnolotti with black truffle, and melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef cheek. An extensive wine list and expertly crafted cocktails round out the experience.
Oiji Mi
Flatiron
Helmed by Owner and Executive Chef Brian Kim, Oiji Mi is the culmination of Chef Kim’s longtime passion to create a global culinary experience, melding both traditional Korean ingredients and contemporary culinary techniques in an elevated, chic setting.
Oiji Mi enchants guests with its spacious and elegant dining room, a harmonious blend of modern aesthetics and traditional charm, while the menu features a five-course pre-fixe menu focusing on traditional yet elevated Korean cuisine.
The Otter
SoHo
This NYFW, The Otter is SoHo’s go-to spot for a stylish reset between shows. Tucked inside The Manner, the luxury boutique hotel at the heart of downtown, the lively, seafood-driven restaurant channels East Coast ease with coastal-chic appeal.
Guests can settle in over a full raw bar and standout dishes like swordfish au poivre, paired with inventive cocktails designed for lingering. The Otter is open nightly for dinner, with a daily cocktail hour, and weekend brunch.
Park Lane New York
Central Park South
Perched on Central Park South, Park Lane New York is a reimagined luxury hotel that blends Yabu Pushelberg’s modern design with sweeping views of the city’s most iconic park, making it an ideal home base during New York Fashion Week. The 47-story property offers a bold yet elegant backdrop for stylish stays, content capture, and post-show gatherings, capturing the energy and glamour of the week.
Inside the hotel, Calvert’s at Park Lane New York serves as the go-to dining destination for NYFW insiders, offering a refined yet welcoming escape between shows. With a seasonal menu inspired by the park just beyond its windows, featuring favorites like Rotisserie Chicken, Bucattini Cacio e Pepe, and the signature Wagyu Park Lane Burger, Calvert’s is perfect for toasting a fashionable night ahead.
Park Rose
Flatiron
Park Rose will offer generous, Italian-inspired prix fixe lunch and dinner menus designed for sharing and lingering during NYFW. Lunch begins with fire-roasted peppers layered with stracciatella and aged balsamic, before moving into entrées like spicy pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce and hot honey, pumpkin ravioli with guanciale and sage, a hearty meatball sandwich, or a crisp Castelfranco Caesar, all finished with olive oil cake topped with berry compote and whipped mascarpone.
Dinner builds on the same convivial spirit, adding starters such as arancini with prosciutto and smoked mozzarella and whipped ricotta with fig jam, followed by mains ranging from branzino piccata and cauliflower steak to the signature pizzas, pastas, and Milanese, and ending with a show-stopping olive oil cake and gelato, making Park Rose a warm, crowd-pleasing stop for New York Fashion Week dining.
Petite Disco
Chelsea
Petite Disco is where Fashion Week energy really comes alive. The space is playful and electric, with glowing neon, retro touches, and a crowd that’s clearly there to have fun. Cocktails are creative without taking themselves too seriously, and the music keeps the room moving—think the kind of place where you pop in for one drink and suddenly it’s much later than planned.
Lively, stylish, and a little bit mischievous, Petite Disco is a favorite for fashion insiders who want to dance, unwind, and end the night on a high note.
The Portrait Bar
NoMad, Manhattan
Inside The Fifth Avenue Hotel, The Portrait Bar has quickly become one of New York’s most coveted cocktail destinations, and a natural fit for Fashion Week. The intimate, wood-paneled lounge draws a stylish mix of fashion, art, hospitality, and entertainment insiders, making it ideal for a post-show martini or late-night industry catchup.
Led by Beverage Director Darryl Chan and recognized on North America’s 50 Best Bars 51–100 list, the cocktail program is destination-worthy, while the residential feel keeps the atmosphere polished and inviting. It’s the kind of place to unwind after a packed day of shows while still feeling very much part of the NYFW scene.
Reyna
East Village
This NYFW, enjoy seasonal dishes that showcase Reyna’s playful Mediterranean spirit. Dinner highlights at this East Village hotspot include a Trio of Oysters topped with salmon roe, Manchego & Cauliflower Croquettes with Spanish aioli, and signature Lamb Baklava before moving into entrées such as Lebanese Tacos with house-made flatbreads, Muhammarra Steak with gremolata and veal jus, Piri Piri Roast Chicken with garlic fingerling potatoes, and the vibrant Reyna Salad, with Ricotta Fritters and Olive Oil Cake closing the experience on a sweet note.
The brunch menu features favorites like Petit Croque Monsieur, Louis’ Deviled Eggs with caviar and dill, Avocado Toast with grilled halloumi, Shakshouka with feta and egg, the Reyna Salad, and a decadent Baklava French Toast finished with orange blossom and candied pistachio.
Saishin at the Gansevoort Rooftop
Meatpacking District
Perched atop the Gansevoort Hotel in the heart of the Meatpacking District, Saishin is a natural draw for New York Fashion Week’s most stylish set, where design, atmosphere, and artistry converge. The softly lit indoor-outdoor rooftop setting pairs stunning interiors with sweeping skyline views, creating a cinematic backdrop that feels tailor-made for post-show dinners and off-duty runway moments.
At Saishin, guests can experience an artful 14- or 19-course omakase tasting at the interactive chef’s counter, where each bite is prepared before them with intention, precision, and peak seasonal ingredients. For those who prefer to curate their own experience, a dynamic à la carte menu of refined otsumami, hot entrées, and impeccably crafted sushi is available at dining tables.
Seirēn
Chelsea
Seirēn opened this past December and is one of Chelsea’s first conservas and cocktail bars. The bar brings Iberian coastal flair to NYC, making it a unique stop between shows during NYFW for drinks, small bites, or its famous conservas.
This seafood-forward spot spotlights elevated Spanish and Portuguese conservas - think Galician mussels, smoked sardines, and tuna belly, alongside refined tapas like pan con tomate and crab-stuffed piquillo peppers. A Mediterranean-leaning cocktail menu, with vermouth-forward spritzes and coastal classics, makes it an easy choice for a pre- or post-show drink.
Sloane's
SoHo
Tucked away on the second floor of The Manner, Sloane’s is a refined, glamorous cocktail lounge ideal for NYFW guests, known for reimagined classics and decadent bites. Set within a jewel-toned room of emerald, ruby, and gold, with plush velvet banquettes throughout, guests can sip an array of martini variations (Lychee, Dirty, Espresso, and Golden) alongside twists on classics and refreshing signatures like the Jungle Highball.
For those craving something indulgent, the legendary Tower delivers a lavish spread of hot dogs, chicken nuggets, sliders, and fries, while the ice cream sandwich with maraschino cherries offers a playful finish.
Sushi by Bou
Chelsea
Hidden behind a secret door inside a flower shop, Sushi by Bou in Chelsea is an intimate omakase experience that feels tailor-made for a Fashion Week dinner. The 1920s Prohibition-inspired setting pairs vintage glamour with a playful, modern edge, making it an easy choice for a stylish pre-show meal or late-night reservation.
Guests can opt for the 12-course Signature Omakase or upgrade to one of the 17-course experiences featuring seasonal ingredients, imported fish, and premium additions. Craft cocktails, sake, wine, and beer round out the experience, while the small counter setting keeps things personal and buzzy, ideal for escaping the NYFW rush without losing the energy of the week.
