1. The Smith
8.7
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews
Rach B: If you only get one appetizer...it should be the fried green beans. Ranch sauce is amazing. Ask for extra.
Nina Paparatto: Chips, fried green beans, lobster salad, grilled shrimp ... Get a reservation and have a food ball!
Hunter Mandel: Fried green beans, Burrata, all the steaks are legit, specials are always great, sticky toffee pudding must have
2. Land Of Plenty
7.7
204 E 58th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Midtown East · 67 tips and reviews
Auri Ghatak: The mapo tofu here is the best version of it I have ever had. Can't go wrong with the fish and sour cabbage soup, lamb with cumin chili sauce, green beans w veggie buds
Ali Lichtenstein: Haven't had a bad dish yet. Try the stir fried string beans or the spicy orange chicken - you won't be disappointed!
Jim Taylor: I love any of the fish options! But the dumplings and scallion pancakes are the true winners.
3. Nobu Fifty Seven
9.1
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews
Maria Styles: Trendy, fun hot spot. big selection of tempura, my favs are the scallops, shrimp, sweet potato and green beans. as main course i like the lobster or tenderloin and hibachi beef.
JD Malone: You can't go wrong here! Also the Nobu Box you take home and make sushi with is awesome even for the beginner.
Bravo: great Asian fusion and great bar. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
4. Toasties East
8.2
6 E 48th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews
Vicky Davis: The hot dishes & daily specials are remarkable and the sandwich line is always the length of the place, but worth the wait. Not cheap, the portions are huge.
Victoria G: Finally get the hype for sandwiches. Best hot sandwiches I have ever had. Get the Sgt Sweet Pepper on a hero. It's off the menu.
David Li: If you enjoy being fat, have them keep the skin on the turkey. Perfection
5. Jams
8.3
1414 Avenue of the Americas (at W 57th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews
Jessie Rodger: Came here for lunch with friends. Everything we had was really tasty and there were many other dishes we would've liked to try. It's a great setting and feels really spacious. Loved it.
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!
7. Nerai
8.0
55 E 54th St, New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 42 tips and reviews
AmateurConcierge: Solid Greek food in a beautiful setting, perfect for entertaining on a business lunch. Fries + feta are addicting!
rahul d: Great King Salmon w/ spinach rice & crispy leeks
Leon Josowitz: Salad tomatoes not good, zucchini chips soggy. I've had better Greek food.
8. Avra Estiatorio
9.1
141 E 48th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 104 tips and reviews
Matthew Tringali: I got the dish of shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams in tomato and orzo. It was excellent, but next time I would do a whole fish dish. The mountain greens as a side was incredible.
Tracy Leiken: Good food bad service and rude hostesses.
New York Habitat: Simple Greek food done right. Don't come here without trying the fresh fish by the pound. We recommend the Tsipoura, Lavraki, and Fagri.
10. 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.
14. Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春
7.2
24 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 226 tips and reviews
Kim D.: Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had... Try the soup dumplings, crispy beef, scallion pancakes and fried green beans. Yum!
Tami Adair: The crab & pork soup dumplings are the bizness here! Been here twice with coworkers for lunch and will definitely be back!
The Corcoran Group: Just like its downtown brother, you come to this Chinese hotspot for their amazing soup dumplings – get both the crab and the pork – they’re one of the best in NYC.