Jen P: Raspberry mint lemonade is a great refreshing drink.
Ramya VP: One of the best brunches in NY (best in UES). Simple yet so complex in its flavors - soul satisfying, no pretension, and incredible incredible service and people- feels like home should be.
Thea Rodgers: All dishes were pretty basic, but delicious. Try kale Caesar salad, orecchiette, crab & avocado toast. Made us wait 40 minutes for our table, offered free crudo for the wait & then charged us for it!
2. Amor Cubano
7.9
2018 3rd Ave (at E 111th St.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · East Harlem · 94 tips and reviews
Asnee Fernando: Try the mango mojito, it is awesome and the most refreshing drink you get in nyc. A huge difference unlike other bars that sell generic mojitos, this is the most authentic.
Jessica: Ropa vieja, pollo tropical, and the paella Valencia... All amazing entrees! And if you have room for desert, the tres leche Cake is to die for!
Harlem Ambassador: Many don't even know that this Cuban music haunt exists. Located on a dire strip. Putting it on your itinerary means top notch Mojito's and excellent Cuban delicacies. Prime Havana bar and bites.
5. Blind Barber
7.9
339 E 10th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Alphabet City · 199 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Burstein: The hot heather is a great refreshing drink and you can reserve an awesome private room in the back like bo
Daniel Hoeffel: Unreal hidden speakeasy with an upbeat yet chill atmosphere, awesome dance floor, and great cocktails
Nicky Digital: If you drink alcohol you should try a cocktail. If you don't drink alcohol you should ask for water served up in a martini glass because they make the best watertini in town!
6. Lightship Frying Pan
8.7
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 393 tips and reviews
Nat Nat: I am going to miss this place once the weather cools down. Great after work spot with a nice view, great eats and refreshing drinks!
Anechka M.: Great place to spend summer evenings! We've tried calamari, lobster roll, white sangria and fish'n'chips - all amazing! Service is excellent too! Also they accept group reservations
Thrillist: Watching the sunset on a boat with a bucket of beer is pretty much the perfect way to end your summer day.
7. Barracuda Bar
7.3
275 W 22nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Chelsea · 62 tips and reviews
Tribeca: In honor of the Tribeca Film Festival, try the "SAPPHIRE® Songstress", a refreshing drink made with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin, club soda, and St-Germain™ Liqueur.
OUTMUSIC Awards: A great local gay bar that leaves the attitude outside and the fun inside! Great variety of entertainment and of course the Drag Shows! So Much Fun!
Brian Smith: Fun place: sweet bartenders, nice crowd, good music. Hilarious drag.
8. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita
8.8
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews
Josue Evilla: Fantastic spot with fun decor. Excellent guacamole 🥑. Delicious soft shell tacos. And a great selection of refreshing drinks. I'm a sucker for the sandia juice 🍉.
Humayun Rashid: Probably the best tacos I've had in NYC hands down. Get the pork belly and crispy fish tacos. Split the tortilla shell to make 2 into 4 tacos. The sauces are also delicious. Habanero is spicy!
Jorge Ortiz: A "combi" is a Volkswagen Type 2 bus: made in Puebla and ubiquitous in Mexico until the mid-90s. I rode the back of a combi to pre-school every day; now you can watch your tacos made inside one.
9. Argo Tea
7.3
1792 Broadway (at W 58th St), New York, NY
Tea Room · Theater District · 141 tips and reviews
Jose Izquierdo: Try the Mojitea with Sparkling water... yum! delish and refreshing drink...
Joe: Try the Ginger Peach Spice. In my humble opinion, they got the blend of ingredients just right it's a great drink to warm you up on chilly days.
t.n.t.: Refreshing: Mango Tea Sparkle. Body warming: Mate Late- so rich, so creamy, so gooood :)
10. Birreria
7.7
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 327 tips and reviews
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Best thing about Birreria is its location, right next to the Flatiron Building. This is a gorgeous rooftop bar with great vibes, refreshing drinks and witty service. Dangerously awesome date spot!
Bauzen: Great selection of unique beers, wines, & spirits. Going with a group + waiting for a table has its pitfalls, but the open-air rooftop has amazing ambiance, & the best apricot pork shoulder anywhere.
Travel Channel: Anthony Bourdain recommends this “insane Italian beer garden and rustic style eatery.”