The 17 Best Restaurants in SoHo

Although it may be best known for shopping, SoHo is also home to some of the city’s most irresistible restaurants. From chic French brasseries to cozy Italian trattorias, the streets are filled with spots that make every meal feel like an occasion. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch between boutiques, lingering over a long dinner, or heading out for a late-night bite, SoHo delivers.

Here, find Vogue’s guide to the neighborhood’s best tables, from timeless institutions to newer hotspots.

Balthazar

Balthazar is a true New York classic—the sort of place that feels baked into the DNA of Downtown dining. The room is always buzzing, the lighting is flattering, and the French onion soup? Easily the best I’ve had in my life. It’s also one of the most considerate restaurants for solo diners: there’s a well-known policy of offering a complimentary glass of Champagne to anyone dining alone, which makes pulling up a seat at the bar feel especially celebratory.

Jack’s Wife Freda

Would it really be a SoHo restaurant guide without Jack’s Wife Freda? This all-day café has become synonymous with the neighborhood—sunny, lively, and with one of the best outdoor dining setups for people-watching Downtown. I could happily post up here for hours with an iced mint lemonade, watching the world glide down Lafayette. The must-order? The fried zucchini chips. Light, crispy, addictive—no notes.

Lure Fishbar

Walking into Lure Fishbar feels like boarding the chicest yacht imaginable—polished wood, porthole details, and a deep-blue glow set the scene. The sushi is always excellent, the lychee martinis even better, but the tuna crispy rice is my personal gold standard and one of those dishes you think about long after you’ve left. Full disclosure: my boyfriend might actually break up with me if I didn’t mention the burger, which he insists is one of the best in the city.

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