1. Sarabeth's
8.4
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 558 tips and reviews
Mary Beth T.: The breakfasts are to die for, but pricey, due to location. I had the lemon, ricotta pancakes and they were the best pancakes I ever had. :)
Jinnie L: the most popular brunch spot in nyc. :P I had the smoked salmon eggs benefict for my lunch. yum♥ n lemon ricotts pancake is pretty good too!
Elizabeth Lee: Love their lemon ricotta pancakes and they do huge omelette. Great service too.
2. Magnolia Bakery
8.4
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews
Daisy K: The lemon vanilla bundt cake is so good! Get it in the morning when it's still warm! You get a big portion so you can share.
Ria Ria: Get the red velvet mini cheesecake, the lemon bar, and their banana pudding. Thank me later!
Social News Network: Satisfy your sweet tooth with any other their cupcakes, pies and cookies. Pair a red velvet cupcake or a lemon bar with any of their specialty coffee drinks and you'll be in sweet, sweet heaven.
5. The Grill
8.9
99 E 52nd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews
Rubén García: This place has it all: stunning space, good service with many tableside preparations and most importantly DELICIOUS food. Don't miss the pasta a la presse, crab cakes, prime rib and lemon chiffon cake
Kay Teo: Chocolate praline cake is overrated. Get the lemon chiffon. Heavenly light and airy with real lemon flavor
Allie Baker: The cocktails and deserts are to die for (get the grasshopper Charlotte and the daily flambe) and the lobster Newburg and Guinea hen Claiborne are insane
6. Andaz 5th Avenue
8.5
485 5th Avenue (at 41st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews
The Wall Street Journal: Smaller plates include the roasted lemon chicken on tarragon and couscous ($11). Among the larger entrees and sandwiches, try poached fish with mint salad ($20) or the pulled-pork sandwich ($10). Read more.
Rebecca Mazza: Fantastic breakfast. Highlight include the lemon poppyseed pancakes, the parmesan eggs, and the bacon. Check out the second floor of the hotel for great views and large conference rooms.
Jean P: High ceiling, great view, friendly staffs and excellent location. I would re-visit for sure.
8. Cipriani Le Specialita
7.6
110 E 42nd St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews
Erica Bart: The mixed seafood salad, broccoli and cauliflower soups, and sole with lemon make phenomenal lunches.
Cara Lau: I love getting lunch here. They have really fresh ingredients and their soup of the day always tastes good. Try the lemon vinaigrette with arugula.
Kelly McLaughlin: The seafood at the salad bar is always super fresh and delicious!
9. Ammos Estiatorio
7.6
52 Vanderbilt Ave (at 45th St.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews
Ms Helene: Assorted dips, grilled octopus, deep fried flambé cheese with lemon juice...it's all amazing and centrally located
Rafe: They offer a number of varieties of whole roasted fish. Ours was prepared perfectly and deboned table-side. The lemon potatoes were amazing, too.
Karen: Even though it is a seafood restaurant, they have other options. Try the half chicken. Delicious!
10. Rain
7.8
59 W 49th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · Rockefeller Center · 5 tips and reviews
AlAnoud A AlGhunaim: Some of the best products you could ever try! Great display and friendly staff, amazing bath bombs👌🏻 cleopatra and lemon are personal favorites ❤️
Hanna Grace: Angel Dust bath powder is UNREAL! So is the bath fizz with the rolled oats!
Tamara Walker: They also opened a pop up shop in Times Square on 46th & 8th thru the end of the year.
12. Ethos
8.4
905 1st Ave (at 51st St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 79 tips and reviews
Catalina Laverde: Everything was amazing, their Greek salad and lemon potatoes were my fave.
Amy Mixa: Get the pittas and dips platter. We also got a free desert sampler which was delicious!
The Corcoran Group: Come and enjoy delicious Greek food, especially the Grilled Calamari, Shrimp & Octopus, and get a whole Bronzini. The clintele skews older.
13. Buttercup Bake Shop
8.4
973 2nd Ave (btwn E 51st & E 52nd), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 71 tips and reviews
Ashley Herron: Red velvet and the lemon cupcakes are amazzzzzzing but you can't go wrong with the classic vanilla cake and chocolate icing cupcake.
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.
Meredith Edwards-Cornwall: The lemon orange water at the front desk is delicious.
Stacey Torborg: Really nice hotel! Staff are friendly and helpful. Rooms are spacious, clean, and have iHomes. I forgot my toothbrush and one was promptly brought up to my room! Lobby has iced cold water with lemons!
Atika Al-Bimani: My daughter & I staying in this excellent Hotel, very polite staff, nearby to many things. We are enjoying our stay