Seven NYC Restaurants Made Famous On Film

Before Michael Keaton’s Birdman character gets verbally skewered by a hostile theater critic, stars and locals have been quenching their thirst at this red-walled and wood-paneled drinking den, with the live piano music and a classic lounge-y feel. Located near Times Square, stop in for the epic rum selection is epic and standard cocktails like a well-made Old Fashioned or a perfectly shaken Martini. Or, try the Oscar-worthy “Birdman” cocktail.

You don’t get more NYC-classic than Tribeca's Walker’s, where a juicy sirloin steak will only run you $14. Walker’s is also well-known for their sirloin burgers. Pair a burger with a pint and hang out with the patrons, some of whom have been keeping Walker’s at the top of their list for decades.

History covers the walls of this old-fashioned Sicilian restaurant with black-and-white photographs of Italy. This vintage restaurant has been pleasing fans since 1904, serving classics like the rice ball special filled with chopped meat, cheese and peas and covered in sauce and ricotta. Ferdinando’s makes us glad that some things don’t change.

Neon lights, leather banquettes, Art Deco interior, and the perfect steak frites make Odeon one of the most legendary brasseries in New York City. The popular eatery always draws crowds well into the night. Saturdays are great for brunch (served until 4PM), when locals flock to fill the tables and enjoy the straight forward but excellently prepared options.

Nothing compares to a slice of New York Pizza, and everyone in town has their own opinion of where to enjoy the best ‘za. Joe’s slices feature cheese that is perfectly integrated with the sauce and the crust, and the crust is the right mix of chewy vs crispy. It’s good enough for Spider Man (and Tobey Maguire), and it’s one of our favorites!

The Soho neighborhood draws crowds year round to the many cafes and boutiques lined up on the narrow streets. Why not dine like Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher on one of lower Manhattan's finest streets. On Prince Street you’ll find Cafe Habana, a busy luncheonette serving soul-warming food and cocktails with cheeky names like “Mexican Firing Squad.” Be sure to stop by for their award-winning Cuban sandwich and their renowned Mexican-style grilled corn, slathered in a savory and yummy mix of cheese and spices.

Located below Canal, and a good place to spot an a-list celebrity (or five), this spot is the perfect casual dining location for any Anne Hathaway fan. Bubby’s, originally a small neighborhood pie spot for locals where you could get a slice of fruit pie and a coffee for cheap, has evolved over the years into a homey American breakfast, lunch, and late night brunch spot. Today, the star of the show is their fluffy, light pancakes. And -- if for some reason you’re struck with a case of insomnia on a weekend -- they are open 24 hours starting Friday and ending Sunday night.