Veteran-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in NYC

Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Veteran-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.

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27 Restaurants

Updated February 10, 2023

Restaurants:	Ideal Tavern, Fresco Da Franco, Dutch's…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Italian, Comfort Food…
Neighborhoods:	Plantsville, Montclair, Newark…

Ideal Tavern

$$$$

Contemporary American

Plantsville

4.5

609 reviews

Delicious fresh food, menu is different than one on Open Table, great service

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Fresco Da Franco

$$$$

Italian

Montclair

4.5

1280 reviews

Excellent dinner & cocktails, great service, comfortable environment... a bit on the pricey side, but worth it. I will definitely be back.

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The food, service and drinks were great but I made a reservation a couple hours before we arrived and when we got there they had a private party booked and had no tables in the restaurant itself. We sat at a small table in the lobby and were treated great but taking reservations without space was suspect

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Bombay River Indian Restaurant

$$$$

Indian

Red Bank

4.7

137 reviews

Delicious Indian food. We had the lotus flower appetizer and it was amazing. The main course and desserts were also fabulous. We will be returning! And it is a great bonus that is it BYOB.

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Jersey Social

$$$$

American

Jersey City

3.8

5 reviews

Went on a Saturday afternoon and am so glad to have stumbled upon this place! The mimosa flights had real fruits in them! The shrimp and grits were to die for! The staff was attentive and the drinks were strong and good.

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A Salute

$$$$

Italian

Matawan

4.3

149 reviews

Excellent food, great service and lovely restaurant!

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Uncle Jack's Steakhouse - Bayside

$$$$

Steakhouse

Bayside

4.6

1306 reviews

Great Steakhouse. Good choices for quality steaks, They even serve Wagu. The sercice is very good. Waiter and staff are quick and accommodating. Great wine selections.

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Amali

$$$$

Mediterranean

Upper East Side

4.8

1426 reviews

Delicious food, outstanding service, reasonable prices and the tip in included. All in all a lovely experience!

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Dulce Vida Latin Bistro

$$$$

Latin American

Upper East Side

4.6

106 reviews

100% authentic Colombian food! Tiny neighborhood place that enhances the dining choices on the UES. And the best staff!

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Dee's

$$$$

Italian

Forest Hills

4.8

740 reviews

A wonderful place to eat and spend quality time with your friends and family. The food was delicious. I recommend the short ribs as it was tender and the sauce was light. Portions were perfect to fill you up. Our server was Demitri and he was fantastic, attentive and was there for us when we spilled a full glass of water all over the table. He made us laugh and it's been a while since I laughed that loud. A nod to the person who makes the Rosemary Focaccia and the pizza. The bread just melts in your mouth. I've no reason to go into Manhattan when you can get great food here.

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Michael's Cafe

$$$$

American

Long Island City

4.0

8 reviews

We had fun and everything is perfect for the get together party

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Turkish Cuisine

$$$$

Turkish

Hell's Kitchen

4.3

336 reviews

The restaurant is delightfully decorated. I had a special appetizer of spinach and feta in a thin dough with yogurt, it was delicious. The lamb bulgur entree was very good. The service was attentive, but did not rush one. I definitely will go again.

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Joy Indian Restaurant

$$$$

Indian

Prospect Heights

4.4

3 reviews

Excellent and Authentic Indian Food The ambiance is at best modest but the food is superb. Having lived in London for long where you are spoiled with great Indian food I was very happy to find this place.

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Calissa

$$$$

Greek

Southampton

4.4

738 reviews

Excellent waitress, knowledgeable of menu. Polite. And other floor staff poilite. First timers. And a pleasant surprise. Will be back again.

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The Richmond

$$$$

Contemporary American

Staten Island

4.8

362 reviews

Great food. Nice vibes

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Tito Murphy's

$$$$

Mexican

Theater District / Times Square

4.1

796 reviews

Great spot for a pre-theater dinner. Very reasonably priced for dinner in Manhattan. Tacos al pastor were packed with meat and amazingly delicious. Also highly recommend some elote to start.

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Julius' Bar

$$$$

American

West Village

4.8

67 reviews

The server Chad was one of the most attentive servers I’ve ever come across. And he shared the lovely history of the bar which gave us chills. The burger was fantastic. Good, chill music. Not super loud. Very affordable.

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Bar Marseille

$$$$

French

Rockaway Park

4.1

203 reviews

The food was fresh and excellently prepared. The escargot was divine and the drinks were crafted with care. The only issue was they didn’t have any light beer for my friend who didn’t drink liquor and they didn’t have whiskey which surprised me bc the bar is sophisticated with their extensive cocktail menu-which in and of itself was great! Overall I would certainly go back!

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Juniper

$$$$

American

Westbury

4.4

204 reviews

Always consistently a pleasurable dining experience. Excellent service, food & atmosphere.

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Hourglass Bistro

$$$$

American

Hell's Kitchen

4.4

124 reviews

We were greeted at the door and seated. The really nice lady. I don’t know her name Tucker Coates. The music was wonderful. The ambience was wonderful. It was really special. I will definitely look forward to going back.

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The Barrel Factory

$$$$

American

Buffalo

4.3

29 reviews

The warm hostess greeting started the experience We were given a choice of tables either upstairs on the 1 st level or on the main floor Waiter was informative and polite Food was excellent Hot hot hot plates Fish fry was good with interesting cous cous instead of the usual macaroni salad quite tge treat Prices are good They also serve NYS wines and beers to support local businesses

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Cove Restaurant

$$$$

Jamaican

Queens

4.1

52 reviews

I was recommended this restaurant by a family member for Brunch we had such a good time. They have such good food and their Brunch menu comes with a big rhum punch. The music was good but not too loud it was perfect and we was a larger group. The manager was so nice she even charged my phone for me. Def highly recommended

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Sei Less

$$$$

Chinese

Flower District

4.5

684 reviews

I really enjoyed my experience here. Great food, ambiance and staff

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IXTA

$$$$

Mexican

East Village

4.4

50 reviews

The food was really awesome and so was our waiter Christian

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Le Melange

$$$$

Contemporary American

Syracuse

4.2

209 reviews

Amazing , great experience! Had an amazing waitress!

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Highwater Rooftop

$$$$

American

Financial District

4.3

14 reviews

My wife and I have never been to a rooftop bar. We read online that Highwater was one of the most romantic. Making reservations was extremely easy. A wonderful hostess greeted us upon arrival and attended to us the entire time we were there. The bartender made awesome drinks. You need to try the Bubly Martini. Also, for a quick bite, try the teriyaki chicken and salad. My only negative thought is that there really wasn't much of a view but no matter, it did not ruin our night. We will be visiting quite often for a quick drink and a bite.

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Rocco's Downtown

$$$$

Contemporary Italian

Peekskill

4.4

48 reviews

Excellent. Great look , great vibe , great service

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