Del Friscos
The 21 Club
Scores-yes they have a very nice restaurant right off the show floor

To me ambiance is everything.

Gramercy Tavern is my fav for a big night out but try one of these cool and delicious places.

La Esquina Corner Deli - Mexican  very cool place
Crispo - Italian  get the bone marrow and bucatini
Osteria Morini - Italian   great pasta   cool place
Fette Sau - BBQ Brooklyn   worth the trip
Brasserie Les Halles - Anthony Bourdain
Little Owl - brunch , lunch , dinner

i'm available even at short notice

Buon Appetito

If you like fish Pompano or Le Bernadin.  Most will say Il Molino is best for Italian but well, I don't know if that is true.

Thanks, All, for posting your faves.  Now I have a new bucket list for restaurants!

I'll add one - Macao Trading Company.  It is Portuguese Chinese fusion in a very cool atmosphere (great bar scene as well).  It's way downtown on the West Side and looks like nothing from the outside.  I recommend the brussels sprouts with chorizo. . .

In no paticular order:

Blue Ribbon Sushi (Soho) Worth the wait
Four Seasons (Midtown East) On the company expense account
Nicola's Italian (Upper East Side) Great food