Le Perigord is remarkable in that it has remained impervious to any food trend that has surfaced in the four decades since it opened its doors. More

Colicchio & Sons 85 Tenth Avenue, New York NY 10011 (at West 15th; map); 212-400-6699; colicchioandsons.com Service: Friendly, professional and glacial—a three course lunch took almost two hours Setting: The bar room has wonderful natural light but the decor... More

"You can't beat the view, but you can eat far more seriously elsewhere." The Water Club East River at 30th Street, New York NY 10016 (map); 212-683-3333; thewaterclub.com Service: Classic old school waitering Setting: A wonderful view of the East... More

Momofuku Ssam Bar 207 2nd Avenue, New York NY 10003 (at 13th Street, map); 212-254-3500; momofuku.com Service: Casual bar service Must Haves: Pork buns, spicy rice cakes, grapefruit cream pie Price: $25 for three courses Notes: Lunch is served... More

Mercer Kitchen 147 Mercer Street, New York NY 10012; map; 212-966-5454; jean-georges.com Service: Business casual Setting: A modern, subterranean space Cost: Three (big!) courses, $26 The dining landscape has changed a lot on the corner of Prince and Mercer... More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] I love lunch at the Tribeca location of Wolfgang's Steakhouse, a place that is very much out of my budget for evening meals. Lunch specials start at $10 for pasta, $13 for a burger, and... More

L'Ecole 462 Broadway, New York NY ; map); 212-219-3300; frenchculinary.com Service: Studious Setting: Modern room with high ceilings and wonderful light The Deal: $28 for three courses If only all school lunches tasted this good. Cooked by the students... More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] Last week we brought you the lunch special at Greenwich Grill in Tribeca—$12 for three courses. This week we're back with an equally wonderful deal from its sister restaurant Sushi Azabu. Ed reviewed Sushi Azabu... More

Fishtail 135 East 62nd Street, New York NY 10065; map); 212-754-1300; http://www.fishtaildb.com/ Service: Friendly and professional Setting: A converted townhouse houses a comfortable, modern room that is a bit busy The Deal: 3 courses, $24.07 It is sometimes hard... More

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan] Greenwich Grill shares a space with Sushi Azabu in Tribeca, and the lunch deal offered at this otherwise pricey restaurant is an excellent value. The prix fixe menu starts at $12, including an appetizer, pasta,... More