Up-and-coming restaurant chains that could be the next Shake Shack

Fast-casual dining is here to stay, as evidenced by the popularity of Shake Shack and Chipotle.

Zagat, the acclaimed restaurant review guide, has recently released its first ever fast-casual survey, detailing what America looks for in restaurants that prove fast food can also be good food. 

Zagat has compiled a list of the top-rated fast-casual restaurants with two or more locations in 16 US cities.

Here are Zagat's 11 hottest NYC fast-casual chains, from lobster pounds to salad shops, in no particular order.