This classic SoHo eatery dressed in dark wood, with a long, tavern-style bar up front, has been around for a dog’s age (since 1872). It remains one of the neighborhood’s best hideaways for honest and hearty American meals like mac and cheese, big bowls of hot chili, juicy burgers, and thick steaks. Some things are better for not changing with the times; Fanelli’s is one of them.

Fanelli's Cafe Information:

• American menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Children's menu. Casual attire.