Lower West Side

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About this Neighborhood

The Lower West Side keeps its restaurant count small, just 13, but those kitchens post a remarkable 4.9 average, and the broader Yelp rating holds at 4.7 across nearly 2,000 reviews. Eleven parks give this neighborhood an unusually green footprint for its size. The character runs from bakery to bar to stage: fresh loaves at Breadhive Bakery & Cafe, Southern cooking at Southern Junction, and cocktails at Billy Club. Foursquare regulars add a concert hall, a New American restaurant, and a vegetarian spot to the mix, making it a neighborhood that rewards both a quiet park afternoon and a night out.