Fairfax

"Seafood, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, and Old Bay tater tots are the forte of this spot for the neighborhood from notorious restaurateur Gabe Stulman on a quintessential West Village corner. The furniture is plush and comfortable, the windows offer urban views, and a convivial crowd gathers especially in the afternoon." - Robert Sietsema

"If you aren’t a member of Soho House, but you need place to sit in an armchair downtown while you talk business things, just go to Fairfax. It’s the wine bar from the people behind Fedora and Bar Sardine, and it looks sort of like a living room or a hotel lobby. They also serve a small menu all day, with things like prosciutto, spaghetti, and a pretty random but surprisingly good Cuban sandwich." - bryan kim, hillary reinsberg

"The burger at Fairfax could be mistaken for a stunt burger, one that puts more emphasis on appearance than taste. It’s anything but. Topped with smoked cheddar and barbecue mayo, the flavor is sweet and smoky, with potato sticks adding some crunch and salt. It comes on a toasted, upside-down bun." - Robert Sietsema, Luke Fortney

"A fancy neighborhood like the West Village naturally has some of the city’s more high-end outdoor set-ups. At all-day cafe Fairfax, there are several tables outside with heaters tactfully dangling above, as well as several yurts for even more cozy heated hangs." - Eater Staff

"Fairfax feels sort of like a living room, but it’s actually a wine bar. This means that it has both couches and alcohol, as well as some comfortable chairs and a good number of potted plants. So if your apartment is too small to host your parents, try this place. It’s calm and comfortable, but still cool enough that you’ll want to hang out for a while. There’s also a small dinner menu, so you can always pick at some food if you and your parents run out of conversation. Have some pasta, steak tartare, or a surprisingly good Cuban sandwich." - bryan kim