Located in the heart of Times Square in the W Hotel, Blue Fin's menu features sophisticated sushi and seafood by Executive Chef Eric Woods and a design reflecting the modern sleek lines of a luxury ocean liner. The acclaimed wine and signature cocktail list is a great meet-for-drinks hot spot for both locals and tourists alike, while the dining room lures serious diners to sample creative takes on the seafood theme.

Dish price range: $26-$34
Columbia Prix-Fixe Lunch: $24.07
Columbia Prix-Fixe Dinner: $35

Bread & Olive inherited its narrow, brightly-tiled premises and menu from the previous occupant, Bread From Beirut; quality remains high and flavors fresh in meze like lemony hummus, smoky babaghanouj, stuffed grape leaves, and zesty tabouleh. And there is still bread from Beirut baked on premises most notably, keshik, a puffy flatbread dusted with dried goat cheese, crushed wheat, and sesame seeds, and rolled up, upon request, around yogurt as dense as cream cheese; plus the best chicken shawarma in town. (NY Mag)

Dish price range: $7-$18

Part of B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, a throwback to the fabled days of New York nightclubs, Lucille's features specialties bursting with flavor, including blackened catfish, barbecued ribs, gumbo, steaks, grilled salmon, and red snapper with lobster sauce. Reservations are recommended.

Price range: $8-$42

Ruby Foo's Times Square has its own buzz on Broadway in a Shanghai-style banquet setting with signature Pan-Asian cuisine. Inside this 300-seat, multi-decked "Palace", bold colors, broad decorative strokes, mah-jongg tiled walls and colorful open lobby bar are the visual essence of the Ruby Foo's design. A gold-leafed Buddha keeps a watchful eye over guests while they peruse Executive Chef Shawn Edelman's vast menu, a collection of delicious dishes from every part of the Asian continent including a fresh sushi bar and family style selections ideal for sharing.

Dish price range: $19-$29
Columbia Prix-Fixe Lunch: $24.07
Columbia Prix-Fixe Dinner: $35

Trattoria Dopo Teatro, an enchanting Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of New York's Theater District, is the perfect place to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine. Dine in the restaurant's interior garden, featuring a stone waterfall, wine cellar and grappa library. In addition to a four-course pre-theater menu, Trattoria Dopo Teatro serves lunch and dinner daily. Private rooms are available for hosting corporate events, festive parties and elegant weddings, and graduation parties. For a dining experience that is truly magnifico, visit Trattoria Dopo Teatro.

Dish price range: $12-$32

At Utsav you can savor a contemporary dining experience that does not compromise the traditional flavors that embody the festiveness of authentic Indian cuisine. Within an atmosphere of relaxed elegance, diners experience a blend of sophisticated flavors from the piquant offerings of the Konkan coastline to the temperate flavors of Kashmir. From the delicately spiced seafood of Bengal to the richly flavored curries of Punjab. Their cuisine reflects the flavors of the Mughal empire, the British Raj and beyond to which Indian cuisine has evolved today.

Dish price range: $14-$27