1. Bryant Park
9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown East · 1227 tips and reviews
KENNECTED: Great place to clear your head, during a busy day. Great for people watching, grabbing a bite to eat or just to chill! Read more.
Keenan Kunst: Awesome place to chill out. The southwest porch is not only a genius marketing ploy but also a pretty place to sit and relax
Caroline: Amazing place to sit and chill with friends, enjoying food, cocktails and ambiance
2. Draught 55
8.3
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
Able Parris: A pretzel and a beer is a welcomed snack (with a cool, relaxed vibe) after a visit to MoMA.
Haya Al Dossary: Excellent service, the atmosphere was super chill, I enjoyed my beers 👌🏻
Nicole Regan: Great casual place to grab drinks. Warm lighting, music at the perfect level to still hold conversation.
5. Dos Toros Taqueria
8.9
52 W 52nd St, New York, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews
Steve Rose: NYC doesn't have enough casual good Mexican food in general. At least Dos Toros is better than Chipotle.
Todd Bida: Excellent Midtown eats try the MARKET VEGETABLES: seasonal squash & greens, with cremini mushrooms & shishito peppers
Nipun Joshi: Good alternative to Chipotle. Get the quesadilla with all fillings that you would get in a burrito, you won’t regret.
6. 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
WICT Leadership Conference: Less formal than the Modern, more relaxed and casual atmosphere suitable for drinks. Serves small plates (tapas style) Alsatian cuisine. Read more.
Serious Eats: One of Danny Meyer's fine-dining restaurants; we'd recommend sitting in the more casual Bar Room for equally delicious fare at lower prices.
Melissa Rogers: The more casual dining experience of Danny Meyer's French-American, Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the MoMA's Sculpture Garden.
7. The Cigar Inn
8.8
1016 2nd Ave (btwn E 53rd & E 54th St), New York, NY
Smoke Shop · Midtown East · 62 tips and reviews
Claudia: Wentfor my birthday.... Pat the guy behind the counter was amazing!! EXCELLENT music. Good vibes, friendly people.. fabulous place to relax over vino & a nice cigar (chosen from their selection)
Andrew G: An excellent chilled out place to have a cigar.
Eli Showalter: This place is fantastic for BYOB and a massive selection of reasonably priced cigars. Just call ahead and make sure they don't have a party going on which kills the chill vibe.
10. Totto Ramen
8.0
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 127 tips and reviews
Tyler Caine: Ramen and service were good with a relaxed atmosphere that was open late.
Amber: Less of an ordeal than Ippudo. Cozy laid back vibe, often possible to just walk in and the ramen is great.
Lluís Ruf Martí: Crowded and small place with charm. Must try Pork Buns and Miso Ramen, both amazing!
12. The Little Beet
8.3
320 Park Ave (51st St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Midtown East · 22 tips and reviews
AmateurConcierge: Quick healthy fast casual lunch spot that gets you in and out fast
Meg: Love love love the food. Super light and very tasty! Don’t miss the spirulina rice and French toast. Only complaint - our waiter wasn’t the friendliest
Linds: Great midtown lunch option, line goes quickly. Even with the line snaked almost out the door, the wait to receive my order was only 11 min. Loved the tofu w the chipotle mayo on the side.
13. Sofia Wine Bar
8.5
242 E 50th St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 93 tips and reviews
Mark R: Great wine spot, laid back low lit atmosphere, even if u know nothing about wine the staff there can usually guide you to a wine you will like. DON'T go with a big group 2-4max is perfect # of people.
Jeffrey Wooten: Quaint spot away from the grind of the 53rd St. bars. Bartenders know their wine varietals. So if you don't see what you like, describe & they will get you sorted. Neighborhood place, very casual.
Jenny T: Casual neighborhood spot with an ambience that is surpassed only by the wonderful staff members who are so friendly and willing to help with whatever they can. GREAT WINE LIST!!!!!
14. La Bonne Soupe
8.1
48 W 55th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 148 tips and reviews
Becky Smith: Best place to get a delicious french casual food among the desert that is midtown dining.
Yuval Nachman: Great French food, OK prices, casual
Marcelo Vale: Otima sopa de cebola, menu preco fixo é muito bom, ambiente casual bem legal! otimo custo beneficio.