2. Aquavit
8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
Renaud #: We enjoyed the 3-course meal priced at $115 with bread, and pre-dessert. Service was excellent. Pictured below: cod 🐟 with brussels sprouts, leeks, dulse seaweed
Isa Sierra: Not exaggerating when I say that this is one of the best meals I've had in NY. Ever. Try the chefs special menu. These 11 courses are an incredible journey through their seasonal dishes. Great wine.
The Food Sluts: Awesome, precisely prepared, exquisitely plated Scandinavian food. We loved the Nordic seafood with butter-poached lobster, seared diver scallops and Montauk squid ($40). Read more.
Thrillist: STK obviously means "steak," but the spiced duck breast with sweet potato and crispy leeks comes highly recommended...by us! Read more.
M: Mini burgers and romaine salad for appetizers. Skirt steak, stk sauce, sweet corn pudding, Mac and cheese. These are the best oblates on the menu!
Nathan Simpson: Heinous waitress refused my group entry because of a dress code? I was wearing Alexander wang leather shorts! And it was also 90 degrees... Never again!
4. The Bar
8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews
cj fitzgerald: After dinner, have a cocktail at my favorite place in Manhattan (its both opulent and modern). Highly recommend the risotto, truffle sliders, and afternoon tea. In the summer, sit on the balcony.
Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!
Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved
6. Certe
7.3
22 West 55th Street (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews
Raja H: Come here for the Montauk Hangover sandwich. Fried duck egg, creamed corn with pancetta, a spicy lobster sauce, and crispy fried leeks on a roll. (credit to Serious Eats)
Alisha Doran: My husband and I chose Certé catering for our wedding. Our expectations were met above and beyond. The food was exquisite and the service impeccable. I highly recommend Certé!
Noël Duan: For $1.75, you get an oatmeal raisin cookie bigger than your face. I would take a picture but I already ate it.
8. The Modern—Bar Room
8.7
9 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 51 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Sublime and peaceful dining experience. Try any of the tasting menus with wine, they’re well worth the price. Nice place to take a break and have a drink while exploring MoMA.
Eater: The tarte flambee is one of the best bar snacks in NYC. [Eater 38 Member]
HOBNOB Magazine: I just adore this place, decor-wise and food-wise. Prefer the bar room over the dining room. The mushroom soup is healthy and delicious.
9. Rainbow Room
8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 53 tips and reviews
Julie Soscia: Go here for the brunch or generally for amazing city views over a meal or cocktails at night time.
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
10. Pathos Cafe
7.5
932 1st Ave (at 51st), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 5 tips and reviews
Paola Venturini: Octopus, tuna tartar, and prosciutto and gorgonzola pizza. Sangria pitchers too.
Monday Lisa: Nice outdoor seating but food very over priced for what it is. BF got a Cuban that looked like a 5th grader made a turkey sandwich and it was $15 🙄
Elvi Rod: This place is really nice a the food it's excellent!!
11. Ristorante DeGrezia
7.7
231 E 50th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 15 tips and reviews
Sylvia Lewis: Fab wine selections; had ravioli, eggplant, broccoli rave- all excellent sides for entrée
Michael Schiano: It's a sleeper
Kevin O'wings: Man so this is tougher than I want it to be. Pros and cons. 1 pros great food, spinach pasta with meet sauce. Great the porkchop great. Waiter absolutely horrible. We got there at 7:50pm. They gave
12. Alcala
7.6
246 E 44th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 13 tips and reviews
BrooklynBoyO: Paella, tapas and dessert all on point. A gem in Midtown East.
Gustavo Gomez: Great Spanish food. B
Rock Raines: Charming, old-school vibe. Food is prepared lovingly but don’t expect any sort of elegance in the service. Thought entrees were a bit overpriced
13. Jams
8.4
1414 Avenue of the Americas (at W 57th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews
Roniel Tessler: Delicious & excellent service. This place should be a regular go to for tourists and locals. The gemelli is excellent, as is the pot De creme dessert, and lamb merguez starter.
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!
14. Aretsky's Patroon
8.0
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews
Affinia Hotel Collection: This classic American steakhouse offers not only delicious steaks, but also an extensive menu of classic, well-loved American fare. Additionally, they mix strong, excellent cocktails.
Razorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.
Joanna Flamm: Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.
15. Limani
7.7
45 Rockefeller Plz (51st Street), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 19 tips and reviews
Eater: Long Island Greek fish restaurant Limani recently opened its second location. The name means seaport in Greek and appropriately offers a fish focused menu including whole fish baked in salt. Read more.
John E: Food is fantastic, particularly the chicken kebab, which keeps me coming back. Outdoor dining pop-up area during the summer is a rare find in this area. But service is consistently disappointing.
Özge Özsoy: Very lazy guys! If you want to wait more than 30 minutes you can eat!