3. Sakagura
9.1
211 E 43rd St Lowr Level (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews
Jen Lee: Order the Ebi Shinjo, Saikoro Steak, and Black Sesame Cream Brulee. Don't forget to take home some homemade truffles.
PandaBelle chicAGo: Since trying the black sesame creme brulee my 1st trip to Sakagura Memorial Day weekend '09, each trip back to NYC (in Sept '09 & May '10), I make sure I have reservations in advance just to eat it!
Jackie Cho: Hidden gem in Midtown East. Daikon salad, stewed diced pork belly, black sesame creme brûlée, and amazing sake collection!
6. La Maison Du Chocolat
8.4
30 Rockefeller Plz (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Chocolate Store · Rockefeller Center · 53 tips and reviews
Ray Esperanzate: Try the salted caramel ice cream ! Only available in the summer.
NYC Pride: Their assortment of macarons is imported directly from Paris. They use a unique blend of ingredients, like Arabica coffees from Kenya, decadent salted caramels and luscious ganaches. A must-visit. Read more.
AlAnoud A AlGhunaim: From the heart of Paris❤️ every bite keeps you reminiscing for a while.. their macarons aren't your typical ones, filled with ganache flavors with makes them 10 times better! Lemon is a must❤️
7. Magnolia Bakery
8.4
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews
Govind Naroji: Caramel pecan cheesecake us a must have!
Samantha 💎: I'm surprised that the line wasn't long. The red velvet cupcake and caramel pecan cheesecake were too good 👌
Alexis Bossi: The Carmel pecan cheesecake was to die for! The blueberry crumble was refreshing. Would love to try the cheesecake though! The German chocolate cake was okay, but probably not the best thing.
8. Benoit Bistro
8.4
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Cyn: Benoit Bistro: It's on the pricey side, but it is authentic French food. The service is great too. If it is your first at Benoit, try the salmon puff pastry and Crème brûlée is a must have. Read more.
Brian Pitz: The creme caramel dessert is outrageously good!
Emily K.: Do not skip these dessert: vanilla millefeuille, chocolate soufflé with pistachio ice cream (with crunchy pistachio bits), profiteroles with tableside chocolate sauce service.
9. Caviar Russe
8.4
538 Madison Ave (60 E 55th St), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Don’t stop at caviar. Try the risotto w/ sea urchin, turbot w/ tender, crisp squid, and dark chocolate + salted caramel. – Green Guide Editor
Gary Edwards: This may be the most wonderfully decadent meal in the city . Start with dial of six spoons of amazing caviars and follow with a tasting menu and each dish with caviar
BlackboardEats: Decadence in food-form: Potato gnocchi with caviar and caviar crème at Caviar Russe. Read more.
Norman Ellis: The perfect Grill lunch: Crab meat cocktail appetizer, the Petite Filet medium rare, the kick ass Lobster Mac "n" Cheese and Wild Mushrooms on the side and end with the Creme Brulee. YUM!
Allison Otis: Honestly everything is amazing but if you have a sweet tooth, their cheesecake is a must! Creme brûlée crust, need I say more?
Alice Nam: Dined in for a restaurant week lunch special. Lively yet classy ambience. Good food. If I ever come back, it would be because of the lunch-time sunlight and the creme brulee
Jimmy Chrabieh: Delicious food! try the macadamia goat cheese mango entree, and don't forget the pineapple creme brulee. To die for!
Rory Parness: Macadamia snapper was OK, a little dry. Desserts were excellent highlighted by the creme brulee pineapple
Emily Roy: the BEST restaurant in midtown. Deliciously strong drinks, yummy seafood apps, and a great scene often with live music!
12. Del Frisco's Grille
7.7
50 Rockefeller Plz (Rockefeller Center), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Rockefeller Center · 101 tips and reviews
Mike Friedman: Best of both worlds: the Steakhouse Salad. Cheesesteak Eggrolls are not to be missed. If you can muster up the strength for dessert... Crème Brûlée Cheesecake. Yeah.
honeywhatscooking.com: Amazing truffle Mac & cheese and Creme Brûlée cheesecake. The crab cakes are good as are the chicken lollipops w buffalo sauce. Bad Caesar salad! You'll find a lot of men in suits! Overpriced!!!
Norman Ellis: If they have the Creme Brûlée Cheesecake dessert special on the menu when you go ORDER IT!