Manhatta is a prix-fixe restaurant on the 60th floor of a building in FiDi, and an ideal special occasion spot.

When it comes to FiDi, Augustine is pretty much as good as it gets. Think Balthazar, but for bankers, and with somewhat better food.

Fish Market is a rowdy neighborhood bar in the South Street Seaport that has excellent Chinese and Malaysian food and a cult-like following.

Pier A Harbor House is one of the best dining al fresco restaurants in NYC, complete with a view of the Statue Of Liberty and a massive outdoor/patio situation.

Once you get past the prices, the burgers at Zaitzeff are pretty damn enjoyable. While it's not our favorite spot, you could certainly do worse for yourself in the Financial District.

Beaubourg, the restaurant at Brookfield Place inside the French marketplace Le District, is easily forgettable and should generally be avoided.

Blacktail is a cocktail bar on the water in FiDi that’s a great spot for a date.

Crown Shy serves really good new American food in an upscale space in the Financial District.

The Pearl Street location of Fika is one of the best spots to have a coffee meeting in the Financial District.

10 Corso Como is a big Italian restaurant in FiDi with a high-end retail space attached.

The Staten Island Ferry is free, and you can use it to get to and from Staten Island. Or you can treat it like a floating bar with an outdoor deck.

Stone Street Tavern is a bar in FiDi with outdoor seating and a long beer list.

Clinton Hall is a giant indoor/outdoor beer garden in FiDi.

The Beekman Pub is an old Irish bar in the Financial District with very inexpensive drinks during Happy Hour.

With a couple of locations around the city, Luke’s Lobster is a casual spot to grab a good, simple lobster roll.

Hudson Eats is a massive food hall on the western side of the Financial District where it would be hard not to find something for your weekday lunch.