1. Sip Sak
8.7
928 2nd Ave (btwn 49th & 50th St), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 99 tips and reviews
Angela: Delicious babaganoush, borek (mmm like salty mozzarella sticks), and if they have it, baby blue fish
Manan Kakkar: Youshould try the buttered noodles as a side with peppers, great flavors. The hot yogurt soup is delicious!
Rewan Parti: Excellent vegan options! Order the roasted red pepper dip, charred octopus and garlic shrimp. For mains order the lamb chops.
2. Best Pizza
7.3
1038 1st Ave (at E 57th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Sutton Place · 15 tips and reviews
Ryan Platner: I would highly recommend both their pizza and pasta dishes. I usually go to one of their competitors, but had a slice of theirs that was ordered to a local bar in the area and wanted more! Enjoy!
David Greenberger: The place lives up to its name. 1 of the top 3 slices I've had in NYC. No need to get fancy, the plain and mini pepperoni slices are out of this world.
Rodrigo Salazar: MUCH better than Ultimate Pizza, everyone knows that
4. Draught 55
8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
Nicole Regan: Great casual place to grab drinks. Warm lighting, music at the perfect level to still hold conversation.
Untappd: Located on 55th and 2nd, this small little bar has tons of taps and great food. There is a special private area in the back with lounge chairs and TVs. Great selection!
Alex Grabowski: Outlets underneath the bar!
5. Karizma Lounge
6.8
244 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hookah Bar · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews
Kim C.: Opened 2 months ago, beautiful spot, good service & cheap drinks at happy hour.
Michael Clarke: I like the fact that they refill your hookah constantly
Joyce: awesome place, good music, drinks, and lots of flavorful hookahs! Try the "king tut" hookah.
6. Madison Restaurant
7.3
965 1st Ave (at E 53rd St.), New York, NY
Diner · Turtle Bay · 58 tips and reviews
M Reilly-Brooks: Nice brunch. Servings are huge—eggs Benedict with nice hash browns. Corned beef hash excellent and pancakes too.
Pawan Thakkar: Can't get enough of this place. French toast or waffles are a must
Harry: Perfectly poached eggs and fluffy pancakes, the perfect breakfast! Try the eggs a la Madison and the eggs florentine, as well as the berry pancakes, you won't regret it!