1. Michael's Restaurant
8.0
24 W 55th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 30 tips and reviews
Jonathan Perkel: The new menu is amazing! Duck confit sliders, Korean tacos, it's all delicious...
Mike Kalen: While I didn't like Peninsula bar, I loved this bar/restaurant. Great chef and diverse menu - small plates through nice entrees. Good mixed crowd. Try the duck confit tacos!!
Will Arnone: A beautiful place with a very personable owner who visits every table. Creative diverse menu . Eggplant ravioli is especially delightful.
2. Crave Fishbar
8.0
945 2nd Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews
The Wall Street Journal: The restaurant's yellow fin tuna confit sandwich, topped with fried artichokes and served on fresh focaccia, is a favorite. Read more.
jessica m. hintermeister: Best Tuna Sandwich: flaky yellowfin tuna cooked confit style tossed in a lemony vinaigrette btwn slabs of toasty, house-baked focaccia & dressed w. arugula & fried artichokes (extra crunch) LUNCH ONLY
Eugene B: Tuna confit with salami, asparagus on focaccia bread sounds better than it is. Literally dripping with oil, the Tuna is suspiciously similar to the kind that comes in cans. Overpriced and overrated.
3. Benoit Bistro
8.4
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Alper Y: Great service great ambience very nice and friendly staff. The confit was really the best i ever ate (incl. those in paris). Still i didnt love the margarita. In any case it'll be my fav. French in ny
Kiah Jones: I love the cassoulet and the foie gras. Of course the duck confit is the best in the city.
Joshua Boggs: Great restaurant, top-notch service, solid cocktails, and extensive wine list. Really liked the Benoit Burger.
4. db Bistro Moderne
7.4
55 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 94 tips and reviews
Gilt City: A must-order: the legendary db burger, a sirloin patty filled with braised short ribs and foie gras. Don't miss the croque monsieur with duck confit, figs and goat cheese, either.
dawn.in.newyork: Daniel Boulud's the most casual restaurant has many of americanized menus. Duck confit was great.
Rod Gray: Pâté de Maison, duck confit, Mrs. Brevard cocktail, lamb tagine. Almost everything is very good. I have yet to experience something that was bad.
5. Empellón
8.5
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews
Lily: NYMag Where to Eat (1/2018): "There's an excellent steak tartare, and a delicious confit of short rib. Save room for avocado parfait, a made-for-Instagram creation that lives up to the hype."
Stephanie Steinbacher: The guac and salsa is a must. Had the falafel tacos and sticky rice tamal, everything was delicious. We will be back!
AmateurConcierge: The avocado dessert is actually a really tasty key lime pie with citrus ice
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
KBarnes: Try the Duck Confit and Beignets may rival Cafe Du Monde!
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]
7. Deux Amis
8.2
356 E 51st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 25 tips and reviews
Felicia Yesari: Bucki's burger is a must. The merguez with frites is a great bite. Don' forget the onion tarte!!!!!
Carl Muehleisen: Anything on the bar menu. The couscous are great!
Magdalena Snow: So far really awesome place, super friendly staff, delicious snails and great wine, mini baguettes so feshly incredible you can't just eat one
8. The Bar
8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews
Jamia Pope: They have an extensive wine, scotch and bourbon list. The bar food is more like a tiny appetizer but it was delicious.
Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!
Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved
11. Rainbow Room
8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 53 tips and reviews
James H.: Every bread choice was perfectly done and delicious.
Gothamist: The legendary Rainbow Room is reopening today. There will be a festive Sunday brunch in addition to Monday night dinners with live performances open to the public. Sun, 10/5. Read more.
Meredith Blechman: The much-hyped re-opening did not disappoint. The space offers the most incredible view of the city that never sleeps. The staff was incredibly attentive - service rivaled a Danny Meyer restaurant
12. Jams
8.4
1414 Avenue of the Americas (at W 57th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews
Fiona Q: Lobster gnocchi and butterscotch flan were divine! Also best french fries ever!
Andrew Smallwood: Great for breakfast with a twist
Hailey Heewoo Kim: Cute atmosphere, awesome food! The calamari was amazing(!!) and absolutely loved(!!!) the squid ink rigatoni with crab - it had the perfect hint of spice! Looking forward to another visit!
13. Alcala
7.6
246 E 44th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 13 tips and reviews
BrooklynBoyO: Paella, tapas and dessert all on point. A gem in Midtown East.
Gustavo Gomez: Great Spanish food. B
Rock Raines: Charming, old-school vibe. Food is prepared lovingly but don’t expect any sort of elegance in the service. Thought entrees were a bit overpriced
14. 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.