1. Smith & Wollensky
8.5
797 3rd Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 236 tips and reviews
Sharie Acosta: Pass on the asparagus... I couldn't even have made it that boring!! Now, on the positive... The filet was awesome, the 4-lb lobster kicked my husband's butt & the coconut cake.... To DIE for!!!
Jason Wong: Save some room for the coconut cake, you won't regret it
Diane Ward: The coconut cake is amazing!!!
3. Buttercup Bake Shop
8.4
973 2nd Ave (btwn E 51st & E 52nd), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 71 tips and reviews
Savannah Petrick: don't come here for coffee but definitely get the coconut cake, even though it's pretty expensive.
Sexy LF: Hidden gem of midtown. If you love buttercream frosting, incredible banana pudding and cupcakes in every variation (ube, anyone?) go here!
Tarrah: 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.
Elizabeth Burstein: Such an amazing place! Loved the coconut shrimp, pineapple cake, and mahi mahi. The half slice is plenty on the cake. Want to come back for cocktails!
Elizabeth Burstein: Went back for the second time in less than a week! Loved the goat cheese and scallop sliders. Mahi mahi tacos were good, and pineapple yuzu mojito was lovely, as was the painkiller drink.
7th.List: New. What should i try? Drinks? 10 Cane - Mojito with hand-harvested sugar cane from Trinidad Food? Savor - Bronzed Swordfish with Warm Farro Salad, Rainbow Carrots, Jalapeño-Lime Compound Butter Read more.
8. Mangia
8.0
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews
Jane A: Eggplant tomato soup and wild mushroom, pesto, mozzarella pizza are amazing!
Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!
Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot
9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
8.6
805 3rd Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 161 tips and reviews
Abby: So delicious - get a mix of meats & veggies. There are many varying happy hour specials depending on the day. Cap the evening off with an order of s'mores. Nice window seating as well.
Tony Xerri: This place is absurdly amazing. Go with a group and order their kobe beef combos for the best experience. Servers tip you on the best way to cook your meal and the Bibimbap is life altering.
Tony Nguyen: Happy hour before six is amazing! The bar have amazing deals. 5 dollar cocktails ftw!
10. Nobu Fifty Seven
9.1
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews
Kay 5: Trendy spot. Almost everything tastes amazing, especially rock shrimp tempura and crispy rice. Great service.
Bravo: great Asian fusion and great bar. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
Ashley: ask for the black cod lettuce cups not on the menu . oh and don't go there in the day expecting crispy rice cuz they don't seve it for lunch !