Where to Dine During NYFW
- Vanessa Gordon
- 4 days ago
- 6 min read
New York Fashion Week begins February 11th and runs until February 16th. 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.
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.
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.
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 from acclaimed Chef Alex Stupak 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 showstopping olive oil cake and gelato, making Park Rose a warm, crowd-pleasing stop for New York Fashion Week dining.
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 from Chef Alex Stupak. 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.
