1. Harlow
111 E 56th St (Park Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 14 tips and reviews
Paul Schlader: Oysters are some of the best I've eaten. Hamachi was sensational. Also get the Day boat scallops.
The Corcoran Group: Great place to come for a business lunch, with a gorgeous ambiance - although one thing to note is that there's hardly any cell service here. We're big fans of the Chicken and the Branzino.
New York Post: The best dish is Frito misto. Plump prawns, scallops and crab arrived battered to a crisp, golden turn; aioli dip skillfully balanced creamy and acidic notes of mayo, Meyer lemon and dill. Read more.
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
Daniel Boulud: There are so many great classics to have at my midtown bistro, from the tarte flambée to the escargots fricassée and of course the decadent DB Burger! Perfect for a quick lunch or pre-theater meal.
The New Yorker: This sleek bistro offers “haute-cuisine versions of home-cooking favorites.” Their theatrical and legendary DB Burger is “rich, well travelled, charred in the right places, and a little bit jaded.” Read more.
Food & Wine: Apparently recession-proof, the famous short rib, truffle and foie gras–stuffed sirloin burger still remains on the menu.
5. Printon 56
6.3
50 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Deli · Midtown East · 11 tips and reviews
Joshua Day: The salads are amazing here & relatively cheap for NYC standards. Now toss in comfortable seating with a clean, open environment and you have a winner. A++ to P56!
nat esten: the salad is so good it will make you leave a tip on 4square
Lauren Lachs: Random lunch deli with awesome frozen yogurt (it's frogurt, the same kind they serve at Forty Carrots). They also evenly distribute toppings which I really appreciate.
6. The Campbell
7.8
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews
Sally DuFore: Best drinks , appetizers are great the ambience and the service outstanding
Tiffany & Co: Yes, Mr. Campbell once lived here; and you are invited to come up and have a cocktail in his 1923 Florentine-style living room. The gifted mixologist behind the bar crafts a marvelous martini.
melissa welirang: The scene from Gossip Girl's infamous Shepard wedding where Serena & Nate do their deed in Season 1 was filmed here. Great place and great atmosphere.
7. La Fonda del Sol
6.1
200 Park Ave (MetLife Building), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Midtown East · 52 tips and reviews
Lumi J: Garlic shrimp ahhh the best ,great place to get together with friends,cool music...
Serious Eats: A Spanish restaurant that specializes in tapas; we're particularly big fans of the dessert Buñuelos. The Bull-Tail Sliders are a good pick too!
The New Yorker: “So broadly Spanish (‘modern’) as to include accents of old colonies and rival powers,” with “a casual, airy bar area for tapas and a formal dining room, with Iberian maroons.” Read more.
9. Sarabeth's
8.4
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 558 tips and reviews
Rebecca Plaine: While it's known for brunch, make a reservation for dinner. Less crowded! You'll be pleasantly surprised. Order the cookie ice cream sandwiches for dessert!
Alya Nasser: The cream of tomato is the best in the city.
The Corcoran Group: This is a great place for Brunch or Lunch. Try the Cream of Tomato Soup and the Grilled Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich. The burger is pretty tasty too!
10. Madison & Vine
5.9
299 Madison Ave (at 41st St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 41 tips and reviews
courtney schiela: Great truffle fries! and definitely sit outside if it's available.
Jen14221: The FourSquare special offers a free glass of wine for the Mayor, which they refused to honor. Also, the bartender Nodar is a real douchecanoe.
Aimy Ross: Nice atmosphere, service good. Ravioli with mushrooms tasty.
11. The Sea Grill
19 W 49th St (Rockefeller Center), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 48 tips and reviews
Wejdan ✨: Excellent services.Very comfortable atmosphere. Food is really good, a bit pricey for what you get. We love it, will come again for sure.
Glen Gilmore: You've had a healthy meal - treat yourself to a decadent dessert! (And French pressed coffee!)
Glen Gilmore: Get the portabello fries!