1. sweetgreen
8.5
66 E 55th St (between Madison Ave and Park Ave), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Midtown East · 19 tips and reviews
Kisha Chandler: Very similar to chopt. Service and salad options are awesome! I would order online next time. Lines are long but they move fast and service with a smile. All dietary needs are available, just ask!
Andrew C: Solid salad place, nice selection of chef creations/featured bowls... but very long lines and overpriced meals, just like any other midtown lunch spot
Pat Hu: Order and ahead and pickup to avoid the prime time lines.
3. Rainbow Room
8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 53 tips and reviews
David Milberg: Came for brunch. It was excellent. They have an open buffet as well as a menu to order off of. Come on a VERY empty stomach and with company so you can try a bit of everything. Staff was also amazing.
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
4. Yara
7.5
319 E 53rd St, New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · Sutton Place · 5 tips and reviews
Anais Hausvater: Fattoush is amazing!
Michael G.: Beautiful decor in a spacious setting, ideal for large parties. The food was surprisingly healthy and light. Nothing in particular stood out as fantastic, but the food was solid.
Morgan McKee: Newer place, and it’s obvious. Not so crowded and service a little frazzled. However, food was decent and the space was nice. Could be something if food steps it up and service is improved.
5. Four Seasons Hotel
8.7
57 E 57th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 80 tips and reviews
Lauren💗: Brunch is amazing; prix fixe pre-theater menu is just right. Chocolate soufflé is to die for!
Nelson Hilton: Spacious rooms, electric drapes, outstanding warm welcome back. Loving Four Seasons New York! Read more.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Empire State Building offers VIP express tickets to the front of the line. Ask our concierge to purchase before arrival.
7. La Cava Wine Bar
7.6
939 2nd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 34 tips and reviews
Katie Pitre: Friendly staff, unique playlist that drowns out busy 2nd ave, cozy design, and great wine selection!
Harry: Nice, cozy little wine bar. Decent selection of wines and finger food. Conveniently located. However, the music does not suit the place and decor imho
Sexy LF: Nice selection of wines by the glass and a great, classy after-work scene. This isn't your popcorn and peanuts on the counter crowd.
9. Crave Fishbar
8.0
945 2nd Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews
Susan J Campbell: The milk and honey dessert with peanut butter cake is to die for
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.
13. The Smith
8.8
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews
Simge Celik Atasoy: Pancakes with caramel is awesome :)
Jasmine Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.
AskMen: 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.
14. Tao
8.6
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 389 tips and reviews
Paige C: Their pork fried rice with a fried egg on top is amazing. For drinks, I like the ruby red dragon!
Courtney Santana: amazing! Must go for the atmosphere and the food is the best!
The Corcoran Group: Restrooms are unlabelled downstairs, but it's boys on the left (ying) and girls on the right (yang)