If you have to eat in Times Square, here are the only restaurants worth trying

Tucked away inside an office building, Simon Sips is a true hidden gem, best known for its coffee and latte art. The cafe also offers pastries and quick meals like oatmeal and avocado toast that are easy to take on the go.

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Chirping Chicken's claim to fame is — unsurprisingly — its chicken. Fans of the restaurant describe it as ultra tender and juicy, plus you can order it in a number of ways, like in a salad or with rice and beans.

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Perfect for brunch or an early (or even late) lunch, Rustic Table serves up healthier options like bowls and veggie sandwiches, as well as more indulgent treats like a Nutella-filled croissant.

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This hole-in-the-wall, cash-only cafe offers authentic Dominican fare at good prices and without insane waits. Expect a hearty meal along the lines of meat, eggs, rice, avocado, and beans.

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What Ñaño lacks in space — the restaurant is tiny — it makes up for with its tasty Ecuadorian dishes. There's everything from ceviche to plantains to chicken and steak.

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K Rico is a steakhouse that boasts "South American flair." Try the oysters or the empanadas and then move on to one of the restaurant's multiple cuts of steak. The short rib burger — available at lunch — is also a favorite.

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B Squared is known for its wood-fired, thin crust pies. The killer bee, made with sopressata, garlic puree, chili oil, and honey is a popular option.

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Part gourmet grocery store, part fancy restaurant, Chef's Table serves high-quality, small portion delicacies. And the best part is you can watch your food being made right in front of you thanks to the open kitchen.

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If you're looking for generous but inexpensive pours and tasy bar food, head to Lilly's. There's an extensive beer selection as well as an option to make your own burger.

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You'll want to instagram most of the drinks you order at Dutch Freds. The Broadway-themed craft cocktails are both tasty and creative, and the menu has a seemingly endless list of bar snacks, from baked mac and cheese to dumplings.

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Its three Michelin stars say it all: Le Bernardin is a classy, upscale restaurant with delicious seafood — think caviar tartare and yellowfin tuna carpaccio. Just know that you'll be dropping some serious cash here.

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You won't find the Brazilian specialties on Samba's menu just anywhere. Try something different like a meat pie with yucca puree (escondidinho de carne) or slow-cooked monkfish with shrimp, palm oil, coconut milk, and rice (moqueca).

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Owned by the same people who are behind B Squared, B Side features the same wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas as its sister restaurant. 

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