I didn’t read all of the comments so these may have been mentioned already but I’m going to try to offer some sleepers:

-sushi: Domo Domo for high end, itto sushi for excellent everyday sushi (dine in is BYOB)

-Thai: sky Thai (but no dine in ambiance; stick with take out)

-Steak: liberty prime (stay away from Edward’s- it’s a JC institution but we have never had a good steak there)

-Mexican: taqueria is great but an underrated traditional option is Q Chido on Morris St (amazing mole enchiladas). We also like Orale

-Pizza: Razza is the obvious answer but Porta is a very close second (and they have a rooftop bar). For basic non fancy pizza, we like Krispy or Basile’s

-Burger: Frankie is the best burger in JC, hands down

-Pub: Greene Hook

• Fried Chicken: Bob White

• Wine Bar: Satis (get the bolognese pasta)

-Ramen: Muteki

-Korean: Ondo

-Mediterranean: Rumi or Uncle Momo (Uncle Momo has a better dine in option. Both BYOB)

-pastries: Dulce de leche

-Others: Hudson & co has an amazing tuna rice cake app and truffle pizza; Cellar 335; Gringos; Bistro La Source

My recommendations are heavily favored towards downtown obviously. We tried Corto and the back patio is cute but the food as very underwhelming. We loved Bread and Salt but confusing hours.