3. The Modern—Bar Room
8.7
9 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 51 tips and reviews
Andrea Barrezueta: 10-top of foodies and everyone loved it, especially the scallops with cauliflower, the steak tartare, brussel sprouts and last but not least the crispy chicken. Job well done The Modern!
Eater: The tarte flambee is one of the best bar snacks in NYC. [Eater 38 Member]
HOBNOB Magazine: I just adore this place, decor-wise and food-wise. Prefer the bar room over the dining room. The mushroom soup is healthy and delicious.
5. Aretsky's Patroon
8.0
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews
Mary P: Great rooftop bar! Great fish, great lamb, great duck!
Razorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.
Joanna Flamm: Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.
6. Andaz 5th Avenue
8.5
485 5th Avenue (at 41st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews
Jean P: High ceiling, great view, friendly staffs and excellent location. I would re-visit for sure.
Jen14221: I'm overwhelmed at the size and fabulousness of my room. A private terrace? In NYC? Overlooking the library? Yes please.
The Wall Street Journal: Smaller plates include the roasted lemon chicken on tarragon and couscous ($11). Among the larger entrees and sandwiches, try poached fish with mint salad ($20) or the pulled-pork sandwich ($10). Read more.
8. Monkey Bar
8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.
Eater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.
Bergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more.
Ulina .: There are a lot of food choices for those who work in the area. They have stuff for meat lovers (a bunch of grills), coffee lovers (Starbucks & Dukin), salad lovers (Just Salad), and vegetarians.
ММ: On hot, cold, rainy, or snow days, this underground walkway allows you to get from 5th Ave to 7th Ave between 48th & 51st St. including all buildings along the way without going outside
Alesha U: The Rockefeller Plaza Concourse has a wide variety of shops that you can enjoy upon exiting the subway in addition to what looks like it may be the largest Banana Republic in the world.
Dawn Sandomeno: Great spot for a drink outside and the spiciest crab cakes I've ever had inside!
The Corcoran Group: Grab an outside table during the warmer months and enjoy a pitcher of sangria with a Beef Burger or Steak and Eggs. Relax, it’s the weekend, who cares if the service is slow.
Sexy LF: Put down the menu and order the truffle burger. Delish! You'll thank me later. The kale salad with shrimp is also delish but small.
11. The Smith
8.7
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews
Kristina Gorur: The brick pressed chicken and the burger were to die for! The burrata is also top notch
Jasmine Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.
AskMen: Aside from seafood towers & ceviche, the menu also includes smart comfort food like fried chicken & potato waffles, and St. Louis-style sticky ribs. Read more.
12. Rue 57
7.8
60 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 239 tips and reviews
Debbie Craig: I'd give it a 10!! Everything was awesome! Staff, location, food, drinks, desserts, prices!
David Trahan: Brunch menu lobster with home fries corn and eggs. So amazing!
David DePhillips: Cannot beat the sliders.
13. The Campbell
7.8
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews
Jesse Atkinson: We went in the afternoon. It was quiet and chill and we had a great bartender. Highly recommended.
Tiffany & Co: Yes, Mr. Campbell once lived here; and you are invited to come up and have a cocktail in his 1923 Florentine-style living room. The gifted mixologist behind the bar crafts a marvelous martini.
melissa welirang: The scene from Gossip Girl's infamous Shepard wedding where Serena & Nate do their deed in Season 1 was filmed here. Great place and great atmosphere.