Carmine's - Times Square vs Tap Haus 33
A decision guide to help you choose between two of New York's top restaurants.
Best choice overall
Tap Haus 33
★ 4.9 · American, Bar · $$ - $$$ · 14 E 33rd St, New York City, NY 10016
Side by side comparison
Category
Carmine's - Times Square
Tap Haus 33
Rating
★ 4.4
★ 4.9
Price
$$ - $$$
$$ - $$$
Cuisine
Italian
American, Bar
Neighborhood
200 W 44th St. Times Square, New York City, NY 10036
14 E 33rd St, New York City, NY 10016
Winner by category
Category
Winner
Reason
Best value
Carmine's - Times Square
Lower price at $$ - $$$
Highest rated
Tap Haus 33
Rated ★ 4.9
Best for tourists
Tap Haus 33
Higher rated and widely recognised
Best for date night
Carmine's - Times Square
$$ - $$$ price point
Best for casual dining
Carmine's - Times Square
Italian at $$ - $$$
Best overall
Tap Haus 33
★ 4.9 with American, Bar cuisine
Choose Carmine's - Times Square if...
- ✓ You want Italian cuisine
- ✓ Your budget is $$ - $$$
- ✓ You are visiting 200 W 44th St. Times Square, New York City, NY 10036
Choose Tap Haus 33 if...
- ✓ You want American, Bar cuisine
- ✓ Your budget is $$ - $$$
- ✓ You want the highest rated option
- ✓ You are visiting 14 E 33rd St, New York City, NY 10016
The tradeoffs
Carmine's - Times Square
You gain: Italian cuisine at $$ - $$$.
You sacrifice: American, Bar cuisine and the higher rating of ★ 4.9.
Tap Haus 33
You gain: American, Bar cuisine at $$ - $$$.
You sacrifice: Italian cuisine.
Who should go where
Budget-conscious diners
→ Carmine's - Times Square ($$ - $$$)
Experience-focused diners
→ Tap Haus 33 (★ 4.9)
First-time visitors to New York
→ Tap Haus 33 (higher rated and well established)
Special occasions
→ Carmine's - Times Square ($$ - $$$ price point)
Final verdict
Tap Haus 33 is the stronger default choice — rated ★ 4.9, serving American, Bar at $$ - $$$ in 14 E 33rd St, New York City, NY 10016.
Unless you specifically want Italian cuisine or are dining near 200 W 44th St. Times Square, New York City, NY 10036, Tap Haus 33 is the recommendation for most visitors.
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