New York Summer Restaurant Week 2009

It's time again for that wonderful New York City tradition -- Restaurant Week! This summer, New Yorkers get to enjoy an extended Restaurant Week and dine at Manhattan’s trendiest and best restaurants from July 12-31, 2009.

New York's top restaurants will serve three-course lunches for $24.07(in a cute play on 24/7, though keep in mind that the discounts are not good on Saturdays, though some restaurants are offering deals on Sundays this summer) and three-course dinners for $35.00 (beverage, tax and gratuity not included).

Reservations open on June 30, 2009 and participating restaurants will include Megu, Spice Market, Dos Caminos, Nobu, Tao, One If By Land, Two If By Sea, Blue Water Grill, and many others.

Visit The NYC & Company New York City Restaurant Week site for a full list of participating restaurants.

To celebrate the kick-off of NYC Summer Restaurant Week, Coca-Cola is sponsoring a free party at Time Warner Center. From 12-2 pm, you can sample goodies from five top NYC Restaurant Week eateries (including Tribeca Grill, Spice Market, and DB Bistro Moderne and mingle with celebrity chefs. At 12:45, catch a performance by the Tony Award-winning Broadway cast members of Hair. The party takes place at The Shops at Columbus Circle on the second floor of Time Warner Center.

Beat the crowds by making easy online reservations at New York restaurants with Open Table.

If you can't get a dinner reservation at your number one pick, try booking a table for lunch. It's much easier to get in and you'll enjoy the same food and ambiance (plus you'll have an excuse to get away from the office for a civilized lunch for a change).

Check out our restaurant top picks for more great New York Restaurant Week dining ideas:

• Zagat's Picks Best New York City Restaurants



• Most Romantic Restaurants In New York



• Best Restaurants In New York for Vegans and Vegetarians



• Best New York Dessert Spots



• Best New York Brunch Spots



• Best Margaritas in New York City