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In many ways, Georgio’s Country Grill lives up to its name: wagon wheels, cow bells, and horseshoes adorn the dark-wood paneling and exposed-brick walls; hearty offerings like lamb chops, steak and eggs, and apple pie fill the menu; and a friendly, bustling staff makes you feel welcome. But this is New York, after all, so there has to be some sort of ironic take on the theme. The solution was adding the kitsch effect. Large roosters and fake flowers adorn wall-length ledges, and a humorously life-size mural of the rolling countryside comes complete with a placid horse that stares at you while you eat. A Greek salad, a Nova Scotia lox wrap, and lobster ravioli are among the menu items Georgio’s has added to suit local tastes. The huge front windows guarantee the restaurant a bright, airy feel—and make for great people-watching—despite the view of the decidedly urban, very inauthentic-country stretch of Hell’s Kitchen. — Aimee Rawlins