1. Grand Central Terminal
8.9
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · Midtown East · 1469 tips and reviews
Sandi Dunlap: Beer Table to Go. Growler fills, bottles, cold beers to go for the commute home!
Nate Bennett: Impossibly large. Come to see the architecture, the constellation murals inside, and the statues and gargoyles outside. Bring a wide angle lens :D
Gossip Girl: This is where it all begins. Or ends. Where S returned from boarding school, where B headed to Yale, and where D and S struck up an unlikely romance. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
2. Umi Sushi
6.8
303 E 56th St (2nd Avenue), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Sutton Place · 30 tips and reviews
Tara DeVincenzo: truly a diamond in the midtown, Asian food rough. fresh fish, cold beer. throw in a side of steamed gyoza
David Schwartz: Great spot great staff and great food. Price is extremely reasonable and if you're lucky one of the waitresses gives you free bottles of saki
Vincent Borg: It seems like they're always playing Michael Jackson's Dangerous. The food is great though.
3. Dos Caminos
825 3rd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 224 tips and reviews
BR Guest Hospitality: And come by for St. Patty's Day on Saturday- feast on corned beef & cabbage, sip a cold beer, be entertained by Irish dancers and enter our raffle for prizes
Madison Back: The spicy marg (Durango) is a must have. Guac is on point and they continuously bring out fresh chips. Very #glutenfree friendly.
Serious Eats: Fancified guacamole and other Mexican dishes with a bar boasting eight spins on the margarita.
5. Junior's Restaurant
Grand Central Terminal (Lower Level Dining Concourse), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 69 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: Strawberry cheesecake pie & the Combo Reuben w/ Pastrami (1/2) + corned beef (1/2), sauerkraut on the side & a side of potato salad satisfies my hankering for a super-filling & glutinous meal. ;9
Cheapism: Originally from Brooklyn, Junior's has multiple locations in Grand Central. Try a slice of cheesecake ($6-7) or something else sweet. Read more.
Bravo: There is no substitute anywhere in the world for Junior's cheesecake. -Emily Sprissler, Top Chef
6. Bryant Park
9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews
Becka Simon: Cleanest public bathroom EVER. The games, library, and outdoor concerts in the summer and shops in the winter make this one of the best parks in NYC
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.
The Wall Street Journal: Try estimating the percentage of women here. On a recent weekday, it was 53%, according to the park's engineer, who considers that a success. "Women are more discriminating park users," he says. Read more.
8. P.J. Clarke's
8.7
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews
Michelle Alexander: Blue cheese lovers need to try the BBQ Blue Cheese Burger, it's even better than the Cadillac. Shoe string onion rings are great as well.
Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Now fight your way to the bar and get yourself a Guinness and a cheeseburger.
WillMcD: The beer comes in mid size mugs and the burgers are incredible. Go with simply bun w/ a little extra. don't over do it. I love it here.
Igor Lopatonok: Great hotel in art deco style. Room is really BIG! And that view! Friendly stuff and good service's.
The Wall Street Journal: Paris Hilton grew up here. We asked her what it was like to live in a hotel... Read more.
The New Yorker: In 1938, workmen laid down a new 2,295-square-foot rug in the lobby, “stopping only to extricate a workman who had fallen into its folds.” Read more.
Nicole Nicolay: Great spot for lunch, dinner or an oyster fix! Reasonable prices, speedy service, & fabulous selection of seafood.
Tristan Louis: Stand in one corner in front of the Oyster Bar at Grand Central and have a friend stand on the other side and whisper. the other person can hear you...
Tiffany & Co: The Whispering Gallery, just outside the Oyster Bar door, invites lovers to whisper their secrets from one corner of the vaulted ceiling to the other. You must try it.
12. The Campbell
7.8
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews
Lily Cutair: Swanky bar with a great 40's era vibe! In the mood for wine... try the Riesling, it's light and refreshing.
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.
13. Beer Table
8.2
Grand Central Terminal (Graybar Passage), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Midtown East · 22 tips and reviews
Jon Emmet: Honestly, a true beer oasis in Grand Central. They have a great staff that will help you navigate through their gigantic revolving beer selection. When I'm stumped, they always come through.
Brandon: Skip the stadium style vendors and walk to a land where $5 will bring you the bliss your hard day has earned. Growers, bottles and cans galore. Knowledgeable and super friendly staff seal the deal.
Brew York: Craft beer-loving commuters rejoice! This space across from Track 13 offers over 80 different craft beers in bottles, six on tap for growler fills, and other tasty snacks and foods.
14. BXL East
210 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Turtle Bay · 77 tips and reviews
Conch V: Great Belgian restaurant, the mussels are to die for, but ... The fries are french ... Not belgian
Christophe Jammet: Just let them pick the beer for you. trust me.
Patrick M: The mussels here are amazing and the service is really, really excellent as well. Add in the fact that this place has an awesome beer list and i have a new regular spot!!
15. Hudson Malone
7.8
218 E 53rd St (by 3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 52 tips and reviews
Andrew Doll: A chill, easy going bar that is equally good for an easy pint with the game, or a great cocktail with a date. Kitchens open late, as well as the bar!
Amy Leigh: Great new midtown east after work spot. Grab the lone table at the front, if available!
Andrew D.: Quinntessential New York joint!