September brings a fresh wave of restaurants, cafés, and bars to New York City. From rooftop lounges to vegan bakeries and seafood-focused spots, here are some of the newest openings worth adding to your list.
1. Barbuto at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights
Barbuto expanded into Brooklyn inside 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge on September 17. The chef Jonathan Waxman expansion features familiar Barbuto plates like roasted chicken with salsa verde (JW pollo al forno), and new items like the Pizza Brooklyn topped with Acme smoked salmon, avocado, crème fraîche, and caviar. Address: 60 Furman Street, near Doughty Street, Brooklyn Heights. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
2. Frybaby, Bushwick
Frybaby opened a pop-up inside Alphaville BK on September 10. Their menu leans into East Coast boardwalk classics—corn dogs, fried pickles, and sandwiches with fried chicken or pulled pork—plus inventive sauces. Address: 140 Wilson Avenue, between Willoughby and Suydam. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
3. Miru & ofCorsica!, Chelsea
Miru and ofCorsica! both debuted September 15 at Pier 57. Miru is a rooftop Japanese-listening lounge with sushi, hand rolls, small plates, and skyline views. ofCorsica! offers a Mediterranean menu with whole branzino, lamb chops, and a heavy focus on seafood and Corsican wines. Address: 25 11th Avenue at the Hudson River. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
4. Mariscos El Submarino, Clinton Hill
Mariscos El Submarino opened its fourth Brooklyn location on September 11. The Mexican seafood restaurant adds to the neighborhood’s growing food variety, serving ceviches, tacos, and fresh catches. Address: 507 Myrtle Avenue, between Ryerson and Grand Avenue. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
5. Drugstore, DUMBO
Drugstore opened its first permanent location inside Time Out Market New York on September 12. Previously a Hamptons pop-up, the café offers burritos, sandwiches, salads, and Erewhon-style smoothies. Address: 55 Water Street, near Dock Street. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
6. Motek, Flatiron
Motek, a Florida Mediterranean chain, opened its first New York City location on September 15. The menu includes shakshuka, stuffed pitas, hummus, and kebabs. Address: 928 Broadway, between East 21st and 22nd Street. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
7. Stilllife Café, Gowanus
Stilllife Café recently opened on September 7 as a coffee shop and art space with pastries and a laid-back vibe. Address: 573 Sackett Street, near Third Avenue, Gowanus. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
8. Soft Bar, Greenpoint
Soft Bar, opened by reality-show personality Carl Radke on September 17, is a non-alcoholic bar and café. It serves drinks, café fare, and features a relaxed indoor setting. Address: 200 Banker Street, between Meserole and Wythe, Greenpoint. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
9. Hanaya, Hell’s Kitchen
Hanaya is an affordable 13-course omakase that opened September 16. The place offers sushi in a curated setting and is running a special discount through the end of the month. Address: 630 Ninth Avenue, between West 44th and 45th. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
10. Limusina, Midtown West
Limusina opened September 15. With three floors and pan-regional Mexican dishes, the restaurant includes lobster al pastor, pork shank carnitas, margaritas, and festive décor. Address: 441 Ninth Avenue at 34th Street. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Why You Should Check These Spots Out
These new openings reflect NYC’s ongoing reinvention of food scenes—from rooftop lounges and vegan patisseries to seafood havens and non-alcoholic bars. They introduce fresh flavors, varied atmospheres, and price points that cater to locals, visitors, and food adventurers alike. Comeback soon for our “Best Restaurants of New York” feature.
