Best American Restaurants in Tribeca & Soho (10013)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Atera
A chef-driven tasting menu with serious precision in a minimalist counter room.
Essential Picks
#1
Atera
9.2
A counter-seating tasting-menu room where technique and pacing do the heavy lifting—each course lands with intention, then gets out of its own way. Go for an occasion meal, lean into pairings (or the nonalcoholic option), and treat it as a full narrative rather than a quick dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal tasting menu, Caviar course, Foie gras course
What makes it special: A chef-driven tasting menu with serious precision in a minimalist counter room.
Notable Picks
#2
Au Cheval
8.7
A burger-and-cocktails room with late-night energy and a menu that rewards ordering with restraint: one signature burger, one side, and a drink that keeps the pace moving. The draw is consistency at scale—show up hungry, commit to the classics, and don’t overcomplicate it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Single cheeseburger, Bacon add-on, Garlic aioli fries
What makes it special: A cult burger destination that stays dependable even with huge demand.
#3
Bubby’s
8.6
A Tribeca institution for pancakes, pies, and comfort-food cravings where the best move is to order like a regular: one breakfast classic or one sandwich-and-side, then save room for pie. It’s high-volume for a reason—go on a weekday if you want the food without the line becoming the event.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pancakes, Fried chicken, Key lime pie
What makes it special: A long-running Tribeca comfort-food hub with serious pie credibility.
#4
The Odeon
8.5
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A brasserie-diner hybrid with a timeless Tribeca pulse—red banquettes, martinis, and a menu that’s strongest when you keep it classic. Order one anchor (steak frites or a burger), add a crisp salad, and let the room do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Burger, Caesar salad with chicken paillard
What makes it special: A classic Tribeca room where the vibe is as much the draw as the menu.
8.3
A warm, candlelit Tribeca dining room for comfort-forward American cooking with chef-driven polish—best when you commit to one rich signature and balance it with something lighter. It’s an occasion-leaning pick that still feels grounded and unfussy once the food hits the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp and grits, Blackened chicken, Seasonal vegetables
What makes it special: Chef-driven American comfort food in a romantic, brick-walled room.
Worthy Picks
A dim, loungey French wine bar built for date-night pacing—settle in, snack, and let the staff steer you through bottles and by-the-glass picks. The food works best as wine-friendly support: one hot, cheesy shareable plus one or two small plates, then stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
French onion soup grilled cheese, Grilled meats (seasonal), Basque-style cake
What makes it special: A candlelit Parisian-style wine bar where the bottle is the main event.