As temperatures begin to drop outside, it can be discouraging to want to leave the comfort of your nice warm home. Luckily, these restaurants offering a fireside meal are making it feel like you never left the couch. While the weather outside may be frightful, the fire is undoubtedly delightful. Here are the best restaurants to cozy up next to a fireplace while in NYC.
See also: The 7 Most Romantic Restaurants In New York City
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180 West St., Brooklyn / 347.987.3666 / Website
This ultra-cozy restaurant and bar in Greenpoint is known for its tight yet delicious menu of small plates such as scallop crudo and mushroom confit. The menu changes often, resulting in fresh, seasonal dishes that always satisfy. In the winter, the fireplace makes the whole room smell like a bonfire, pairing perfectly with the delicious food and drinks.
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210 Smith St., Brooklyn / 718.855.7939 / Website
Since 2008, this Brooklyn favorite has been known for its classic cocktails with a twist and Prohibition Era-style decor. Not to mention, the happy hour is excellent and features $12 cocktails and glasses of wine Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m.
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72 W. 36th St. / 212.947.3636 / Website
A true NYC institution, Albert Keen opened this steakhouse in 1885. It originally was the preferred watering hole of the Herald Square Theatre District’s famous actors in full stage makeup. To this day, the restaurant still serves delicious steakhouse classics, such as a fully stocked raw bar, potatoes and, of course, steaks.
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132 W. 44th St. / 212.997.5262 / Website
An elevated ambiance, fresh takes on American classics and an incredible wine list await at the Lambs Club. Housed in the original home of the Lambs Club—a private members club for Broadway and film actors—the Lambs Club is still a reprieve from the bustling life of New York City.
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17 Barrow St. / 212.255.8649 / Website
Often touted as the most romantic restaurant in all of New York City, One If By Land, Two If By Sea has played a part in thousands of love stories over its 51 years. Candlelit tables, brick fireplaces, a baby grand piano and a private garden are just a few charms this classic spot has to offer.
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15 E. 7th St. / Website
One of NYC’s most famous bars and restaurants, McSorley’s Old Ale House was established in 1854 and has seen the likes of Abraham Lincoln and John Lennon. The cash-only joint retains much of its old charm, including sawdust-covered floors and picture-frame-covered walls. Expect to find classic pub food and a perfectly poured pint of its proprietary light or dark ale.
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446 Columbus Ave. / 212.595.0380 / Website
For 10 years, the Milling Room has been serving seasonal French-American cuisine inside a stunning sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar. Dishes include delicious plates such as lamb cavatelli, fall vegetable gratin and grilled steelhead trout. To top it all off, the fireplace brings in some welcome coziness.
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16 Bank St. / 917.828.1154 / Website
This celebrity favorite often hosts the likes of Taylor Swift, Madonna and Jay-Z thanks to its no-photographs policy, sceney ambiance and delicious and homey food. Our recommendations? The cheeseburger and grilled Spanish octopus are both excellent. And don’t skip dessert!
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52 W. 13th St. / 212.300.4525 / Website
Art deco-inspired decor, market-to-table cuisine and fabulous signature cocktails await at Society Cafe, an elegant bistro housed within the Walker Hotel’s lobby. We highly recommend the risotto with porcini cream, king trumpet mushroom and pecorino or the organic chicken with rye and saffron spetzler, crispy Brussels leaves and spiced carrots.
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