How to Dine Out in Manhattan's Restaurant Row

When you're going to one of the largest, most cosmopolitan cities in the world, you know that you want to experience some of the world's best dining. Throughout Manhattan, there are many and varied places to eat, enough to fit all budgets and tastes. But there is a particular area, fun to visit, on 46th street between 8th and 9th Avenues, known for it's wealth of food choices: Restaurant Row.

Instructions

1. Determine what your budget will allow you to spend for a night of eating out in Manhattan. Keep in mind the wide variety of possibilities where food is concerned in such a cosmopolitan city.

2. Locate Restaurant Row on a map, or instruct a taxi driver to take you there. If the driver is unfamiliar with the area, tell him to take you to 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues.

3. Check for names of the various restaurants in that section ahead of time, so that you can get an idea of their menu choices, hours of operation and prices, or feel free to discover that information on your own while checking out each restaurant personally.

4. Reserve your seats when necessary by calling ahead, to make sure that you and your companions don't get left out when you would rather be eating.

5. Search online for reviews of the various restaurants so that you'll have a better idea of which ones you want to try. Be aware that each day is different, and each person's experience can be colored by a variety of factors, so take your time, and be patient as you check out the scene.