New York - Around Town : Lower Manhattan (part 3) - Restaurants

Battery Gardens

This restaurant offers a New American menu with Asian accents, and panoramic views of the harbor.

• Battery Park, opposite 17 State St

• 212 809 5508

Gigino’s at Wagner Park

Gigino’s delivers excellent Italian food from the Amalfi coast and dazzling views from the sophisticated dining room and the waterfront terrace.

• 20 Battery Place, next to the Jewish Heritage Museum

• 212 528 2228

Smorgas Chef

The Swedish meatballs are famous, and there’s a range of lighter fare. Charming setting.

• 53 Stone St at William St

• 212 422 3500

Bobby Van’s Steakhouse

The excellent steaks, views of the Stock Exchange, and a setting within an 1898 Beaux Arts landmark are all highlights.

• 25 Broad St at Exchange Place

• 212 344 8463

Fraunces Tavern

This unique 19th-century tavern is the former home of George Washington. The historic site features a restaurant as well as a museum.

• 54 Pearl St at Broad St

• 212 968 1776

Harry’s Café

The historic India House is home to a downstairs café-steakhouse that draws Wall Street types in droves.

• 1 Hanover Square, between Pearl & Stone Sts

• 212 785 9200

George’s Café

For hearty American diner fare downtown. Burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and salads are on offer.

• 89 Greenwich St, at Rector St

• 212 269 8026

Les Halles

Financial district meets Parisian bistro at this sister restaurant of the Park Avenue spot with celebrity chef Anthony Bardain.

• 15 John St, between Broadway and Nassau St

• 212 285 8585

Joseph’s

When Wall Streeters require Italian food, they often head for Joseph’s. The menu includes linguine with clam sauce and fried calamari.

• 3 Hanover Square

• 212 747 1300

2 West

A contemporary steakhouse with French influences. Located in the Ritz Carlton Hotel, with views across the Hudson and Battery Park.

• 2 West St, at Battery Park

• 917 790 2525