The Ultimate Hell's Kitchen Dining Guide

<h2>Best burger:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/venue/eat/new-york/restaurants/5-napkin-burge…; target="_blank">5 Napkin Burger</a></h2>

<em>630 9th Ave</em><br />
You can’t really go wrong with any of the burgers on offer at this local chain’s flagship location -- like the cheddar bacon or the avocado ranch, for instance. That said, the star of the show has to be the Original 5 Napkin: caramelized onions, gruyere, and rosemary aioli atop a 10oz patty.

<h2>Best weekend brunch:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thrillist.com/venues/eat/new-york/restaurants/friedmans-35&q…; target="_blank">Friedman’s Restaurant</a></h2>

<em>450 10th Avenue</em><br />
Yes, a ton of the menu items here are gluten-free, but don't let that dissuade you in your quest for brunch domination: you can still get classic pancakes/chicken &amp; waffles in all their glutenous glory. Even better, gluten-free meals are served on&nbsp;square plates, so everyone can dine in peace (for once)

<h2>Best shrine to the bacon gods:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/venue/eat/new-york/restaurants/barbacon&quot; target="_blank">BarBacon</a></h2>

<em>836 9th Ave</em><br />
If you're even a&nbsp;casual&nbsp;bacon fan, and you haven't made the trip to this pork belly mecca, you need to seriously re-evaluate your priorities in life. Bacon flights, bacon chili cheese nachos, bacon&nbsp;steak&nbsp;-- hell, there's even a bacon caesar salad if you're watching your weight for some reason. You need to go to here, stat.

<h2>Best sushi:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thrillist.com/venues/eat/new-york/restaurants/blue-ribbon-su…; target="_blank">Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar &amp; Grill</a></h2>

Putting the words "blue ribbon" in the name of your restaurant is usually a big red flag (jokes about colors!), but everything here -- from the sashimi to the California rolls -- lives up to the hype. Order the oxtail fried rice, if you feel like ruining your view of regular fried rice forever.

<h2>Best&nbsp;Mexican spot with tequila flights:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/venue/drink/new-york/bar/anejo-tequileria-y-r…; target="_blank">AÑEJO</a></h2>

<em>668 10th Ave</em><br />
The small plates and tacos never disappoint here, but if you're&nbsp;sampling&nbsp;the vast array of agave spirits&nbsp;(you should),&nbsp;you'll probably wanna indulge in something a bit more substantial -- like, say, the whole branzino pibil. Yes, it's meant for two people, and yes, you should still get it.

<h2>Best place for spotting famous people:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thrillist.com/venues/eat/new-york/restaurants/bar-centrale&q…; target="_blank">Bar Centrale</a></h2>

<em>324 W 46th St</em><br />
Tucked away in a nondescript townhouse with no sign outside, this speakeasy's a favorite haunt for hungry celebs and celeb-watchers alike thanks to&nbsp;its&nbsp;excellent food menu&nbsp;-- we're talking Maine lobster rolls, Kobe beef hot dogs, and grilled fontina/bacon sandwiches.&nbsp;Seriously, it's not uncommon to see Alec Baldwin wolfing down deviled eggs here on a Tuesday night.

<h2>Best all-around choice:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/venue/eat/new-york/restaurants/gotham-west-ma…; target="_blank">Gotham West Market</a></h2>

<em>600 11th Ave</em><br />
Whether you're in the mood for chili dogs from The Cannibal, ice cream from Ample Hills, or a cup of Blue Bottle coffee, the top-notch array of vendors at this indoor market on 11th Ave has you covered. Head on over, then decide what you're in the mood for once you're there.

<h2>Best no-frills diner:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thrillist.com/venues/eat/new-york/restaurants/pom-pom-diner&…; target="_blank">Pom Pom Diner</a></h2>

<em>610 11th Ave</em><br />
To call&nbsp;this place is a&nbsp;"no-frills diner" is to sell it woefully short: yes, okay, that's exactly what it is, but sometimes all you really want is to order&nbsp;a burger and a milkshake from a menu with 100 different options on it. On those occasions, Pom Pom is your jam.

<h2>Best pizza:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/venue/eat/new-york/restaurants/annabel&quot; target="_blank">Annabel</a></h2>

<em>809 9th Ave</em><br />
We've sung the praises of Annabel&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/eat/new-york/hells-kitchen/annabel-pizza-beer…; target="_blank">several</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/eat/new-york/best-new-pizza-in-nyc&quot; target="_blank">times</a>&nbsp;already, but when the pies are this good it bears repeating: everything from the margherita to the duck prosciutto&nbsp;sports a chewy crust and an imaginative flavor profile. If that wasn't enough to get you salivating, the choice selection of craft beer and cocktails will undoubtedly&nbsp;seal the deal.

<h2>Best sandwiches:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/venue/eat/new-york/restaurants/city-sandwich&…; target="_blank">City Sandwich</a></h2>

<em>649 9th Ave</em><br />
If you're hankering&nbsp;for a basic turkey and&nbsp;swiss on whole wheat,&nbsp;you've come to the wrong place. If, however, you're searching for Portuguese/Italian-inspired sandwiches with no fewer than five ingredients -- like the smoked salmon "Jerry" or the steamed shrimp "Lucy" -- you'll fit right in here.

<h2>Best Italian:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/venue/eat/new-york/restaurants/il-melograno&q…; target="_blank">Ristorante Il Melograno</a></h2>

<em>501 W 51st St</em><br />
Walking to 10th Ave for Italian food is&nbsp;a huge ask -- hell, even doing it for&nbsp;money&nbsp;doesn't sound like a good time -- but the traditional fare at this corner eatery is&nbsp;well worth the trek. Come for the gnocchi, and stay for... well, for&nbsp;even <em>more</em>&nbsp;gnocchi, because the homemade pasta&nbsp;is seriously&nbsp;<em>that</em>&nbsp;good.

<h2>Best cookies, even when you don't want to dessert:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thrillist.com/venue/eat/new-york/restaurants/schmackarys&qu…; target="_blank">Schmackary's</a></h2>

<em>362 W 45th St</em><br />
The multifarious cookie flavors on offer at this local favorite change by the month and the&nbsp;season, ranging from&nbsp;Funfetti&nbsp;(get this) and Fluffer Nutter (get this, too) to Caramel Apple Crisp (yes, get it) and Sch'mores&nbsp;(omg please). If anyone tells you, "that's too many flavors," cut them out of your life and buy more cookies.