For a truly special birthday dinner experience, look beyond casual chain restaurants such as T.G.I. Friday's or Joe's Crab Shack and opt for more upscale eateries like Maison Premiere in Williamsburg that offers oysters and Champagne as an entree before offering homemade pickles as takeaways as the ideal treat!

Telly's Taverna in Midtown Manhattan provides deliciously fresh seafood that will give your birthday celebrations the feel of a mini vacation. Perfect for gathering with friends, Telly's Taverna offers vibrant atmosphere with outdoor seating that invites natural sunlight in.

Jacob's Pickles in Greenpoint offers unique comfort food to make any birthday extra special, featuring beer, biscuits and pickles as crowd pleasers. With something sure to please even picky eaters!

Fish Cheeks in the West Village is another fun restaurant ideal for celebrating birthdays: its colorful dining room offers up huge platters of your favorite Thai dishes in an Instagram-worthy space, making this venue an excellent place to celebrate your special occasion with friends.

For an elegant plant-based birthday dinner experience, abcV in Flatiron District serves delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes. Or head to Dirt Candy in Lower East Side for unique vegetarian cuisine that not only looks and tastes delicious - its menu boasts stunning visual appeal.