New Restaurants With Great Atmospheres

These unique restaurants have one thing in common: a great atmosphere. Whether you prefer a neon taqueria, a classic American luncheonette or an earthy and colorful Persian joint, one of these has curated the perfect vibe for your meal.

Taco Electrico

Where: 201 Park Ave. South, Union Square

What it’s about: Bright street food flavors meet comfortable restaurant service and trendy urban atmosphere. Taco Electrico is serving up tacos inspired by the street fare in Mexico City

Sullivan Street Bakery

Where: 533 West 47th St., Hell’s Kitchen

What it’s about: Over 30 types of bread. Need I say more? Sullivan Street Bakery is back in business and dishing out pastries, sandwiches and pizza all day. It has a history of serving some of New York City’s best treats and its reopening caused quite a buzz.

Bernie’s

Where: 332 Driggs Ave., Greenpoint

What it’s about: Bernie’s has all-American classics like pies, clam bake, crab cakes, sundaes and chicken paillard. They have the sweetest interior, too, with red-and-white checkered tablecloths for a real luncheonette feel.

Sofreh

Where: 75 St. Marks Ave., Prospect Heights

What it’s about: This Persian food will blow your mind. “Sofreh” means spread, which is a completely appropriate name of this restaurant to portray both the intricate traditional tablecloths and the delicious spreads they serve with your meal.

King’s Co Imperial

Where: 168 1/2 Delancey St., Lower East Side

What it’s about: After you walk into this restaurant, you won’t be surprised to hear that many of its ingredients come from its own garden. With a bright red exterior nestled under the Williamsburg Bridge, King’s Co serves up crispy Mandarin fish and wok-seared dumplings in a minimalist, exposed-beam, pavilion-style nook.

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