With the show now streaming on Netflix, relive some of its biggest restaurant moments.
Netflix is now pullulate all six , iconic seasons ofSex and the City(1998–2004 ) . As such , not only are longtimeSATCdevotees in for a dainty , but a new generation is about to hang in love with , obsess over , and ultimately scrutinize NYC ’s most notorious chemical group of 30 - something Friend : Carrie , Samantha , Charlotte , and Miranda . We ca n’t intervene , it ’s a canyon event .
Besides each character ’s apartment , NYCrestaurantsandbarswere oftentimes the background for many pivotal view — fromdate nightsand ruinous fights to newlove connectionsand bestiebrunches . So we could n’t help but marvel … how many of the real - life restaurant understand on the show are still opened today ? Below is a list of still - standing shoot locations to live out yourSex and the Citydaydreams .
Buddakan
ChelseaOnce the hotspot of the late ’ ninety and other aughts , the Asian - influenced Buddakan was a fixedness ofNYC nightlifefor its part - restaurant , part - club concept . These days the spot has lost its It - Girl luster , which once effortlessly drew in the who ’s who of NYC every weekend . That being said , there ’s something comfortingly predictable about the experience here — from the dramatic chandeliers and crown moldings to the menu ’s accessible cup of tea like Pork Potstickers and Spicy Peanut Noodles . In the first movie , Carrie and bragging emcee their engagement party inside Buddakan ’s ritzy private dining room . This is also where Miranda brashly tell Big “ you two are crazy to get get hitched with ” after a engagement with Steve — which inevitably results in tumult between her and Carrie .
Cafeteria
ChelseaThis Chelsea understudy has garnered a positivistic repute from New Yorkers since opening in 1998 . Initially , the office was renowned for its 24/7 service that draw in everyone from college student to order goer search for a bite after a long night . Although only assailable until 1 am on the weekends now , Cafeteria defend popularity through its all - day breakfast menu and comfort classics like burgers , sandwich , and soups . This diner - like eating place was the setting for most of the show ’s repeat brunch scenes , where the foursome so excellently unite to hash over escapade and human relationship woes .
Cowgirl
West VillageKitschy decor invigorate by the Cowgirl Hall of Fame Museum and Texan consolation foods are see at this West Village favorite . For more than three decades , Cowgirl has been serve up popular dishes like the Frito Pie ( Fritos , chili , onions , sour cream , jalapenos ) , Catfish Fingers ( with jalapeno tartar sauce ) , and State Fair Corn Dogs . You ’ll recognize this position from an awkward Season 3 run - in when Carrie and Miranda stumble upon their ex - boyfriends hanging out with their Modern girlfriends at the restaurant ’s out-of-door seating area .
Eleven Madison Park
Flatiron DistrictAfter two decennium of outstanding reviews , the award - advance eating place Eleven Madison Park sent waves through the NYC food prospect when executive chef Daniel Humm announced his bill of fare was transubstantiate to gofully veganin 2021 . At $ 335 per person , diner can put to work their means through a taste menu containing seasonal green groceries , ball , legumes , grains , and more . During Season 2 , Big deliver the devastating news to Carrie that he was engaged to Natasha over lunch at Eleven Madison Park .
Il Cantinori
Greenwich VillageHearty Tuscan fare is the name of the game at Greenwich Village ’s beloved Il Cantinori . Often chosen as a dinner name and address by celebrity , homemade pastas like the Pappardelle Alla Buttera ( sausage balloon , peas , tomato , cream ) and Ravioli Al Burro E Salvia ( prickly-seeded spinach , ricotta , sage ) pair perfectly with a prissy bottle of Italian red . Carrie ’s thirty-fifth birthday fiasco in Season 4 — when none of her friend show up to her celebratory dinner — takes topographic point at Il Cantinori .
Magnolia Bakery
West VillagePastel - colored cupcake and decadent banana pudding are the sweet treats behind Magnolia Bakery ’s 28 geezerhood of successfulness . In summation to its original storefront on Bleecker Street in the West Village , there are now eight outpost spread across Manhattan . The shop class also sell a variety of brownies , cake , and biscuit , alongside the cupcake and pud . Carrie and Miranda can be found sharing a cupcake on a terrace outside the West Village store in Season 3 .
Pastis
Meatpacking DistrictThe French brasserie , Pastis , first rose to fame in the aughts as a verifiable celeb attractive feature . After a brief closure at its original location , Pastis undergo a major revamp and relocation five years ago . These days , the smudge is doing superbly — still function up shell after plate of Steak Frites , bowls of Onion Soup , and oyster . Making an appearance several sentence throughout the show , Carrie once describe Pastis as “ the only restaurant that seemed to exist . ” Also during time of year 6 , her and then - fellow Aleksandr Petrovsky parcel dinner party here , as well as a Season 4 brunch with her champion and shoewear rep , Oliver Spencer .
Tao Uptown
MidtownFor a recollective time , Tao was the top night life giant in New York City . open in 2000 within what was once a Vanderbilt handler house , the scuttle of Tao Hospitality Group ’s first prop establish a global brand with extra location in NYC , as well as Las Vegas , Chicago , Los Angeles , London , Singapore , and Dubai . merge elements of a club and a eating house , Tao Uptown remains a recognized part of the Midtown residential area . The menu offers an array of Asian - influenced plates from dim join and noggin to deep-fried Elmer Leopold Rice and sushi . During Season 4 , Tao is used as a fabricated restaurant opening move event attended by Carrie and her date Ray King , Charlotte , Miranda , Samantha , and Samantha ’s queer artist Quaker , Maria . After run into Big with a model , Samantha admonishes Big for his discussion of Carrie .
Russian Samovar
MidtownRussian fare and civilization is at the core of this old - school eating house and live music venue that was once buy at by Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack . Another call to fame is Russian Samovar ’s baby lordly piano , which has been known to be used by big names like Liza Minelli and Cyndi Lauper during offhanded performances . Pair caviar with one of the many vodka in flavors like Coriandrum sativum , pomegranate , dill , and white pepper . Carrie ’s Season 6 dearest interest , creative person Aleksandr Petrovsky , takes her here on their first particular date and learn her the custom of pairing afternoon tea with black cherries .
“Sex and the City” cast at the Season 3 premiere of “SATC” in 2000|Ron Galella, Ltd./Contributor/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images
Big, Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte at Buddakan in Chelsea|Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha at Cafeteria in Chelsea|Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures
Steve and Aiden with their new girlfriends at Cowgirl in the West Village|Photo courtesy of HBO
Interior of Eleven Madison Park in the Flatiron District|Photo courtesy of Eleven Madison Park
Interior of Il Cantinori in Greenwich Village|Photo courtesy of Il Cantinori
Miranda and Carrie outside of Magnolia Bakery in the West Village|Photo courtesy of HBO
Carrie and Aleksandr Petrovsky with friends at Pastis in the Meatpacking District|Photo courtesy of HBO
Interior of Tao Uptown in Midtown|Photo courtesy of Tao Uptown
Carrie and Aleksandr Petrovsky at Russian Samovar in Midtown|Photo courtesy of HBO
