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The 11 Most Exciting New Restaurants in New York City This March

From a Vegas steakhouse import to a long-term Korean gimbap pop-up, these are the most noteworthy restaurants landing in New York City this month.

We’re probably jinxing ourselves by saying this, but it appears we may have finally emerged from the other side of this century’s Longest Winter Ever. Sure, it randomly snowed for a few hours last week, but we’ll choose to believe that was the season’s last sneaky gasp, instead of any prolongation of the cold. And anyway, with evening lingering much longer now, thanks to our switch to Daylight Saving Time, it seems all of New York is committed to springtime excursions, regardless of the temperature or weather patterns.

Luckily, after only a comparative handful of openings during January and February, March brings a bumper crop of new places to explore—so much so that we had quite the task to narrow this list down to our favorites. But those that made the cut exemplify why New York’s culinary landscape continues to be one of the most dynamic of anywhere in the world: this month’s selections include everything from a Cocktail Omakase experience to Korean gimbap to a restaurant that bills itself as wild-to-table. To learn exactly what that is, as well as 10 other spots you should add to your map, read on for the 11 best new restaurants to check out in New York this March.

The Most Exciting Restaurants Openings in New York City: March 2026

305 W. 48th St., New York, NY 10036

While we’ve just welcomed The Golden Steer to New York last month, another famed Vegas steakhouse makes its East Coast debut this March. And we’re predicting Carversteak will soon become a Theater District staple, not only because the area is lacking in quality spots to grab a ribeye, but because this menu is fun. Come for the short rib croquettes served with shallot marmalade, pickled mustard seeds and gochujang aioli; stay for the bone-in ribeye rubbed with black garlic and koji. The cocktail program is similarly inventive, from the Dirty Martini Experience that allows guests to choose their own drink intensity, to savory concoctions like the Shuck & Sear Martini, a cheeky nod to surf and turf with oyster vodka, droplets of lobster oil and a seared steak and onion garnish.

217 Eldridge St., New York, NY 10002

Who says that multi-course tastings are just for........

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