Sample some late-night delights

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The Stanton Social's sweet and sour chicken and cashews spring rolls

By Emily Mathis

Special to amNewYork

In the city that never sleeps the standards of late-night dining go far beyond Taco Bell. We’ve highlighted a few of the best spots to grab some grub way after dark.

Dell’anima

38 Eighth Ave. at Jane St.,

212-366-6633

Kitchen closes at 2 a.m.

Grab a spot at the chef’s counter and try dishes such as charred octopus with rice, beans, chorizo and chicory ($16), or Chicken “al Diavolo” with braised escarole and raisins ($20).

Employee’s Only

510 Hudson St., 212-242-3021

Kitchen closes at 4 a.m.

It isn’t a psychic you’ll find behind the neon red “Psychic” sign hanging in a closet-size storefront window in the West Village, but a $15 hand-cut Steak Tartar made tableside. Founded as a post-work hangout for restaurant industry workers, it’s the spot for late-night delights.Fishtail

135 E. 62nd St., btwn Park and Lexington aves., 212-754-1300

A special late-night menu is offered until 1 a.m.

David Burke’s seafood joint serves the freshest fare from Hunts Point fish market and his own boat out of Brielle, NJ. Choose from the $10 “snack” section or one of the fishtail towers for 1-4 people ($26 to $62) featuring a selection of lobster, crab, shrimp oysters, clams mussels and bulots.

French Roast

2340 Broadway at 85th St., 212-799-1533

78 W.11th St. at Sixth Ave.,

212-533-2233

Open 24 hours

From midnight until 7 a.m. the overnight menu features a variety of croquets ($12), duck pate ($8.75), sandwiches and burgers ($10), or a “supper” section with omelets and pancakes ($10).

Hill Country

30 W. 26th St., btwn Broadway and Sixth aves, 212-255-4544

The kitchen closes at 1 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights

Dig into authentic Texas BBQ from 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. The late-night menu includes buckets of pit-smoked chicken wings and mac ‘n’ cheese with chili. Margaritas are $5, a two-for-one PBR special is $4 and shots are $2.

The Lovin’ Cup Café

93 N. Sixth St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718-302-1180

Kitchen closes at 4 a.m. Thurs. – Sat., 2 a.m. on Sun., Mon. and Wed., closed Tues.

This Rolling Stones namesake serves straightforward goodness and plenty of vegetarian options, such as veggie burger sliders or spinach and artichoke mac n’cheese, mostly around $10-$12.

Macao Trading Company

311 Church St. btwn Lispenard and Walker, 212-431-8750

Kitchen closes at 4 a.m.

Fusion is the theme at this 1940s warehouse-style spot from the owners of Employee’s Only and the culinary team of Chanterelle. Many dishes are offered in both Chinese and Portuguese styles and almost everything’s under $30.

Sarge’s Deli

548 Third Ave., btwn 36th and 37th sts,, 212-679-0442

Open 24 hours

Serving serious comfort food for more than 40 years, this all-night diner quenches any and every craving from matzo brie ($8.95) to barbequed ribs ($16.95).

The Smith

55 Third Ave., btwn 10th and 11th sts, 212-420-9800

Kitchen closes at 12 a.m. Sun. – Tues., at 1 a.m. on Wed. & Thurs. and 2 a.m. on the weekends.

Classic diner meals such as mac ‘n’ cheese ($10), burger deluxes ($14), and chicken potpies ($17), are served at this upscale East Village spot.

The Stanton Social

99 Stanton St., btwn Ludlow and Orchard sts, 212-995-0099

Kitchen closes at 2 a.m. Sun.-Wed. and 3 a.m. from Thurs.-Sat.

Hits here include sweet and sour chicken and cashew spring rolls ($8) and the Stanton Social sliders ($7-$9), which include kobe beef burgers, lobster rolls and grilled cheese with jalapeno bacon.

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