2. Bryant Park
9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews
MetroFocus: Enjoy films al fresco this summer for free at the Bryant Park Film Festival. Don't forget to bring a blanket & some goodies to munch on. Find out when to go on MetroFocus. Read more.
Myra Wang: Best meeting spot, easy to get to, many activities going on, popular store/attractions nearby, nice grass.
The New Yorker: “Many of the midday strollers in the park are office workers; they have the subdued mood of prison inmates released into the yard for their daily hour of sunshine and exercise.” —Victor Chen, 1974 Read more.
3. Pampano
7.5
209 E 49th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 86 tips and reviews
Miguel Simoes: Chicken Alambré Tacos - savory chicken w/ sweet pablano peppers & salty Queso Fresco. Guarenteed satisfaction!
Devonta: Great atmosphere. I had the PAELLA abs it was piping hot, rich and delicious. A little salty. The gauc and chips were excellent.
The Wall Street Journal: For $39, the "bottomless brunch" covers unlimited small plates and all the Sangria, Bloody Marys or Margaritas one can handle. (There is a two-hour limit to the bottomlessness.) Read more.
4. Rockefeller Center
9.0
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 848 tips and reviews
The New Yorker: Frida Kahlo once told the New Yorker that her husband, Diego Rivera, lost a whopping hundred and twenty-five pounds while painting the controversial Rockefeller Center frescoes. Read more.
Dawn Michele: Between Chinatown, Empire State Building and Times Square, if you haven't gone to Rockefeller Center, then you've never been to NYC. Winter is the skating rink, summer it's a place to dine al fresco
Sahar Hashbal: We enjoyed 360 degree view of the city from the observation deck! I absolutely loved the experience! There are lots of souvenirs shops at the center.
pai: Don't order the sweet Malbec if ya don't want little bugs continuously kamikazing straight into the wine. The richer woodsier pinot noir faired much better against those pests!!! Al fresco dining...
Dawn Sandomeno: Great spot for a drink outside and the spiciest crab cakes I've ever had inside!
The 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.
6. 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
8. Ethos
8.4
905 1st Ave (at 51st St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 79 tips and reviews
JR -: Delicious Greek food, loved every item I had there - grilled octopus, pita platter, lima beans, Greek paella, grilled bronzini. Very value-for-money lunch set.
The Corcoran Group: Come and enjoy delicious Greek food, especially the Grilled Calamari, Shrimp & Octopus, and get a whole Bronzini. The clintele skews older.
Dan Berube: Great service and yummy seafood. Grilled calamari is the best I've had.
9. Crave Fishbar
8.0
945 2nd Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews
Matt Bernstein: Squid ink spaghetti was amazing. Really spicy and good. Lots of shrimp on top.
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.
Dustin Lee: Check your bill before you pay. They put a $50 gratuity on my (originally) $127 bill and then proceed to give me an attitude when I asked about it.