In New York, deciding what to eat is as important as deciding what to see and do. The restaurants we list are the cream of the crop in each price category (our price ranges represent the cost of a main course at dinner). If you're staying in midtown, note that most restaurants cater to the business crowd and the most practical breakfast and lunch options are the cafeteria-style delis that have both sandwiches and salad bars. The densest cluster of cheap eats is in the East Village. On the street, a hot pretzel from a vendor can come to the rescue between museum visits. To experience the town like a native, make dining a priority, and keep the following things in mind.