Simply put, Cookshop has been one of NYC’s most reliable restaurants for a very long time now. We’ve been coming here for years, and our meals have never been anything but delicious—not even once. The menu is uncomplicated and as American as it gets, with pork chops, fish, roasted chicken, and brunch. There is no bad time to visit—even breakfast is solid here—and there's a big outdoor space for the nine days in May and September that you can actually sit outside. Just know that it is nearly always busy, and you will wait for a table.