The Horny Ram is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

1. The Horny Ram

7.3
957 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Bar · Turtle Bay · 18 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: The Horny Ram is the perfect Midtown East spot for an after-work drink, serving up comfort food classics. Try the mac and cheese or the buffalo chicken nachos platter - a definite crowd favorite.

Lorraine S.Lorraine Smith: I love the ambience here at The Horny Ram. The Cornflake Chicken strip were absolutely delicious, and the Big Burger was really big with an amazing flavor!

KellieKellie: Great service, loved the chicken and waffle sandwich

Buttercup Bake Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

2. Buttercup Bake Shop

8.4
973 2nd Ave (btwn E 51st & E 52nd), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 71 tips and reviews

Diane W.Diane Weiss: OMG try the choc pudding ( choc trifle) choc pudding, choc cake and whipped cream in layers.... Pure comfort food!

Mike F.Mike Friedlich: Cookie dough cupcake and classic chocolate cupcake were great!

TarrahTarrah: Red Velvet cupcake is by far the best in the city!! I also suggest the Peanut Butter & Jelly cupcake- jelly filled with peanut butter frosting ;) Read more.

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

3. The Smith

8.7
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: 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.

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: We seem to have a thing for brasseries—though this one is decidedly American, with more comfort food than a Southern diner, like the guilt-inducing breakfast pot pie and jalapeño cheddar grits. Read more.

Jasmine B.Jasmine Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.

Parnell's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

4. Parnell's Pub

7.8
350 E 53rd St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Gastropub · Turtle Bay · 16 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael H: Great comfort food here, try the Yankee Pot Toast or Shepherds Pie.

Thiago C.Thiago Cardoso: Very good Guinness and food -- what else you need?

Pawel G.Pawel Godlewski: Nice relaxed attitude and there's a guy just slappin da bass, big tiiiiime

The Kati Roll Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

5. The Kati Roll Company

7.9
229 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 57 tips and reviews

Calvin M.Calvin Multanen: Great place for really yummy Kati rolls. Try the chicken tikka roll

Chintan K.Chintan Kamani: Try the "Achari Paneer Roll". It's simply Deeeeeeelicious!!!

Paul K.Paul Kanterman: Call before you haul. Thirty minute wait once you order. I got better things to do with my lunch hour.

P.J. Clarke's is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

6. P.J. Clarke's

8.7
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

Ofir W.Ofir Weinstock: Lovely service and good old American comfort food served fresh and yummy! Crab cakes are a delight as well as garlic fries!

Welcome to CollegeWelcome to College: If your college visits bring you to the big city, find a few minutes to grab a bite and watch world go by at PJ Clarke's. The burgers, the mac & cheese, the raw bar...you cannot go wrong here!

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Now fight your way to the bar and get yourself a Guinness and a cheeseburger.

The Polo Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

7. The Polo Bar

8.9
1 E 55th St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 65 tips and reviews

Caroline S.Caroline Schulweis: Fancy comfort food. Can't really go wrong here! Reuben sandwich and the burger are popular orders.

Ahu R.Ahu Ragusin: This place is an incredibly chic American Style Restaurant and bar. The food is delicious. Tuna tartar, lobster salad and calamari are highly recommended!

Jason R.Jason Rodriguez: Everything about this place is perfect. Polo Burger and an old fashioned are a must.

Hop Won is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

8. Hop Won

6.3
139 E 45th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 23 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: The roast pork wonton noodle soup is great comfort food and loaded with pork and 3 seafood wontons

Jackie N.Jackie Napalan: Love the roast pork noodles (without the soup). Duck is also good too. Quick and cheap. Accept cards too.

Steven C.Steven Chung: Roast pork over rice is good

Restaurant Riki is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

9. Restaurant Riki

141 E 45th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews

TingTing: Mentaiko spagetti = best comfort food ever. Also tried hamachi kama for first time and I will be sure to order it next time.

John (.John (aka “PHATFoodFan”): Like a shop in Tokyo got transplanted to NYC! Very authentic and good service, cheap and tip is included in price. Get the shrimp & shiitake mushroom stir fry!

CaliforniaCalifornia: Fantastic fresh Fish and beef skewers! Try the plum wine too!

Xi'an Famous Foods is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

10. Xi'an Famous Foods

24 W 45th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 256 tips and reviews

Maryam M.Maryam Malik: So the spicy cumin lamb soup with noodles is basically "shorba ghost with noodles" ;) which means comfort food yummy to me

Joseph L.Joseph Le: Love N1 - spicy hand pulled noodles with spicy cumin lamb

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try the delicious pork burger, "spicy and tingly" beef noodle soup or Liang Pi cold-skin noodles, made from wheat flour. Read more.

Bill's Bar & Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

11. Bill's Bar & Burger

7.7
16 West 51st St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Rockefeller Center · 356 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Classic American comfort food, beers, and milkshakes are a recipe to ensure your solo dining adventure is one that will probably lull you into a lovely food coma. Read more.

Brittany E.Brittany Elizabeth: Grilled shrimp burger is made with whole shrimp. Delicious! Skip the cole slaw and add the guacamole. Trust me! EatSomethingNew.com

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Here, Chef Brett Reichler smashes the beef patty thin and sears it hard on the flattop for a crusty-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside consistency. (Readers Choice) Read more.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

12. Chipotle Mexican Grill

6.6
150 E 44th St Frnt 1 (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

A L E XA L E X: Wonderful tasting, but get the burrito bowl if you plan on loading up your burrito. Serving coronas and margaritas, and plenty of tabasco sauce.

DietsInReviewDietsInReview: To keep your meal healthy try ordering what restaurants have labeled “burrito bowl” or “naked burrito,” which means no tortilla. Also, specify no cheese, no sour cream, and get guacamole on the side.

Matt M.Matt Maison: Order online and skip the line.

Inside Park at St Bart's is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

13. Inside Park at St Bart's

7.2
109 E 50th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 33 tips and reviews

Ryan K.Ryan K: Such a great outdoor restaurant. I find myself coming here more and more. Reservations needed with the exception of the covered bar area. Cranberry chicken salad wrap is on point!

The Corcoran GroupThe 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.

Dawn S.Dawn Sandomeno: Great spot for a drink outside and the spiciest crab cakes I've ever had inside!

21 Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

14. 21 Club

21 W 52nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 129 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The chicken hash — a mixture of cubed chicken, cream, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, butter, and sherry — is a real throwback to a different era. It’s pure, pull-no-punches comfort food. Read more.

Kenia C.Kenia Collins: Lively atmosphere. Loved the lamb chops (huge!) and the truffle Mac and cheese is to die for.

Food NetworkFood Network: Ask for a side of 21 Sauce, a spicy blend of ketchup, English mustard, Worcestershire, horseradish and white wine, the sauce has been a signature staple for over 60 years. Via CityEats.com Read more.

Cock & Bull British Pub and Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Comfort Food in Midtown East, New York.

15. Cock & Bull British Pub and Eatery

23 W 45th St (btwn 5th and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 67 tips and reviews

Millie J.Millie Johnson: The chicken pot pie was delicious. It was deluxe comfort food. The staff was friendly and three pub is comfortable. And the beer is great, also.

Jorge C.Jorge Castro: Great service! The shepherd's pie and bread pudding were excellent, the fish and chips good. Great beer on tap

Craig A.Craig A: Great option in the midtown wasteland- pretty authentic British pub atmosphere and decent menu. Worth checking out.