Best Fine Dining in Secaucus

"It’s right on the water, with spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline — is there anything better to take your breath away?. The food is modern American and unforgettable (a real treat, hence the price tag)."

"American chef Daniel Rose broke significant boundaries in 2006 when he took Paris, the home of fine dining, by storm with his tiny 16-seat restaurant Spring. His modern approach to classic French techniques was a huge hit and he returned to the US and opened Le Coucou where he has brought a once stale cuisine back into the limelight. There is a significant difference between Spring and Le Coucou."

"With charming decor combined with classic French cuisine, Le Coucou offers casual elegant dining. Lobster, rabbit, duck, and foie gras are a few of the savory options."

"Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has a culinary empire that spans the globe, but his eponymous restaurant connected to the Upper West Side's Trump Hotel remains a gold standard for the chef's subtly Asian-inflected, French haute cuisine. His now-legendary tuna tartare and young garlic soup remain enormously popular with Harry Winston-wearing hotel guests, well-dressed ladies who lunch, and top-tier executives from the neighboring high-rise offices. Expect stalwart service and expense account-worthy cuisine while taking in the views of Central Park West and Columbus Circle from the dining room's floor-to-ceiling windows."

"Restaurants French Upper West Side. Unlike so many of its vaunted peers, Jean Georges has not become a shadow of itself: The top-rated food is still breathtaking. A velvety foie gras terrine with spiced fig jam is coated in a thin brûlée shell; a more ascetic dish of green asparagus with rich morels showcases the vegetables’ essence."

"Founded in the 1960s by Charles Masson Sr., La Grenouille has delighted customers with their traditional and superb French haute cuisine ever since. Freshly cut flowers that fill the interior with a floral perfume, impeccable customer service, and consistently delicious staples have earned this famed French restaurant a loyal fan base. Traditional dishes like frog legs Provençal-style and grilled Dover sole showcase La Grenouille’s mastery of French skills while their zucchini blossoms in ravigote sauce highlight modern twists."

"Restaurants French Midtown East. New York’s haute French dinosaurs (including Lutece, La Cote Basque and La Caravelle) have basically gone extinct over the past few years. La Grenouille, which opened in 1962, is the last survivor, a window to when stuffy waiters and chateaubriand were considered the highest form of dining."

"SInce 1962, La Grenouille has drawn the world's biggest film, music, and artists to their doors on East 52nd Street. Pretend to rub elbows with Mick Jagger, Sophia Loren, Salvador ..."

"Restaurants American Financial District. Delmonico’s, which opened on William Street in 1831, was the country’s first fine-dining establishment. In the 178 years since the restaurant opened, it has been credited as the birthplace of not only the oft-imitated Delmonico steak but also lobster Newburg, eggs Benedict and baked Alaska, and was reportedly the first American restaurant to allow diners to order from an à la carte menu rather than table d'hôte."

"Allegedly created at the city's oldest restaurant — the menu says 1860 — this classic dish has become a nationwide brunch staple. An interplay of poached eggs and Canadian bacon on an English muffin topped with hollandaise, it’s enhanced when paired with a bloody mary, followed by a Sunday afternoon nap. The dish was named after Delmonico's regulars Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand Benedict."

"Operating since 1837, Delmonico’s at Beaver and South William Street is an iconic steakhouse. Situated at a 5-way diagonal intersection, its exterior makes for a classic backdrop for portraits or street candids. Whether it be on a foggy morning, rainy evening, or a snowy night, capturing the corner of this landmark building is a gift to your eyes and camera."

"The team behind Pocha 32 in Koreatown has opened a new Korean BBQ restaurant in the area that specializes in marinated kalbi that’s cut tableside before you cook it on the grill. So the next time you’re in the mood for a platter of high-quality BBQ short ribs, Chilean sea bass, or pork belly, head to W 33rd Street for dinner at Rib No. 7."

"Sleek, understated lines, and a sky high dining room ceiling meld with white-striped glass windows that make dining here an airy affair. Though you're surrounded by glass, the atmosphere feels somehow cozy - warm fuzzies that are only amplified when the food arrives from the open kitchen. While it's a treat to watch Portuguese-American chef George Mendes practice his art, the real gift is the final result - a blend of Iberian flavors that are reminiscent of his past apprenticeships (think Bouley and Ducasse), yet distinctly all his own."

"Master Chef David Bouley’s most noted restaurant Bouley offers a fresh take on contemporary French cuisine. The porcini flan with Alaska Dungeness Crab, and black truffle dashi illustrate his traditional culinary ability while the fresh Malibu sea urchin with green apple cloud and Oscetra caviar showcases his modern sensibility. Their prix-fixe menus offer a sampling of Bouley’s innovative creations that consistently surprise in both taste and presentation."

"Surf and turf with poached lobster and filet mignon are among Ocean Prime’s specialties. Located on the same avenue of The Modern (a two-starred Michelin restaurant we went to celebrate my best pal’s birthday) and MoMA, Ocean Prime is one of those places where you go before watching a Broadway show or bring your clients to sign a big deal - classy, sophisticated, and modern with world-class food and a fantastic wine list. They are famous for their seafood and perfectly grilled steaks, but it is the seafood that stands out."

"Located in the heart of Manhattan, Ocean Prime serves up tasty seafood dishes, prime cuts of steaks, and signature cocktails. They have a very large menu but don’t let that intimidate you. Some of the popular dishes are their Lobster Rolls, Lobster Bisque and their Lobster Mashed Potatoes."

"City Hall New York’s City Hall is a great piece of historic architecture and has a beautiful little park that’s filled with office workers during lunch (as well as a circular tablet about the site’s history). To learn about the building’s history, art, and architecture, take one of the tours. This way, you’ll be able to see the landmarked rotunda, city council chamber, Governor’s Room, and the City Hall Portrait Collection."

"At the center of the park is the landmark New York City Hall, which was completed in 1812 and is the oldest city hall in the United States. The Office of the Mayor of New York and city council chambers are still located inside the building. NY City Hall information."

"While many American cooks stoked their affinity to Italy through short-term stages abroad or in-depth study from afar, chef Sara Jenkins grew up between Rome, Tuscany, and Umbria -- among other places. Her unpretentious cooking, which draws heavily on the seasonal ingredients and centuries-long traditions of Central Italy, is restrained and lets the few well-chosen ingredients mingle to great effect. Starters like toasted bread seasoned with olive oil from her family's farm and pastas like fettuccine with brown butter and mushrooms are complete and unfussy expressions of Central Italy's simple and straightforward flavors."

"The slogan of IchiUmi could go as follows: come for the all-you-can-eat sashimi and sushi — stay for the dessert. Yup, you read that right: this temple to fresh fish in Koreatown plays a mean sweets game, offering such treats as hami melon, strawberry Jello, and blueberry cheesecake. As one of the largest all-you-can-eat seafood buffets and sushi restaurants in the five boroughs, IchiUmi offers something for everyone, quite literally in fact."

"Restaurants Japanese Midtown East. When one California roll isn’t enough, head to this Koreatown favorite for one of the most impressive Asian buffets this side of the Pacific. Sushi, nigiri and other fish dishes are the star, but diners can also slurp up udon and ramen or nibble on yakitori skewers."

"Restaurants Buffet Queens. What’s better than all-you-can-eat sushi?. Buffet-style all-you-can-eat sushi."