4. Books Kinokuniya
9.4
1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews
PSU-Lion Di: The variety in the stationary dept. downstairs of Japanese papers, Midori Traveler’s Notebooks, fountain pens and everything else is amazing!
Rodrigo Artavia: Cool and unique items. Very good prices, awesome books
nymag: Tucked on the second floor of this Japanese bookstore is a counter selling perfect afternoon snacks. Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin loves the umebashi plum rice balls, she told us in her NY Diet. Read more.
5. Lantern's Keep
7.9
49 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 108 tips and reviews
Kathryn Yu: Try the Jungle Bird. Black strap rum, fresh pineapple juice, campari, lime!
Igor Levit: Best speakeasy in midtown. Every cocktail is great, served in an intimate setting. Can get loud.
Serious Eats: At this intimate bar tucked inside the Iroquois Hotel you can sip wine or beer, but we suggest trying the carefully-made, retro-style cocktails.
6. The Campbell
7.8
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews
Robert Rowe: ...enjoy this unique atmosphere & have a Prohibition Punch, (Appleton Estate V/X Jamaican Rum, Grand Marnier, Moët & Chandon Champagne, & Passion Fruit Juice served in an oversized Snifter)! Read more.
Lauren D: Tasty drinks! Got the Flapper (with Papaya, champagne, amaretto) and the truffle popcorn was Amazing! ... Way expensive though :/
Simon: Absolutely fantastic bar, atmosphere and drinks. Real 1920's feel. Can't wait to go back.
7. Hudson Malone
7.8
218 E 53rd St (by 3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 52 tips and reviews
Jeffrey: Essential Cocktail: The Boulevardier, with bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth. A throwback classic done expertly.
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!
8. Sparks Steak House
7.8
210 E 46th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 83 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Jane: Dirty martini. Garlic shrimp app. Raw bar. Steak. Espresso w sambuca. Business men wall to wall. Love this place. Old school nyc.
Nicholas Rolls: Excellent place for dinner. Grab a pre-dinner cocktail at the bar and enjoy a wonderful meal. Both the steak and seafood are delicious.
HISTORY: In a hit orchestrated by John Gotti, Gambino family crime lord Paul Castellano and his henchman, Thomas Bilotti, were gunned down as they exited this restaurant December 16, 1985.
11. Salon de Ning
7.9
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 85 tips and reviews
The New Yorker: Most of the signature drinks “are fragrant, if forgettable, and they seem to deviate from classic cocktails by exactly one ingredient: a Ningroni is a Negroni made with Aperol instead of Campari.” Read more.
Pedro L. Rodriguez: Always a good idea to reserve your table, though the views outdoors as standing-room-only worthy 🥂
Katie Flynn: Drink the Ning Sling a la Chuck Bass in Gossip Girl. It's $22, but huge and worth it!!!
12. The Bar
8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews
Jason Schulweis: Beautiful space and pricey drinks ($24), but they are big, unique and well-made (worth it).
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
14. Andaz 5th Avenue
8.5
485 5th Avenue (at 41st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews
Grand Cheng: Andaz is awesome place to stay, the food they serve not so good, but the must try is the fresh jams and juices!
Jen14221: I'm overwhelmed at the size and fabulousness of my room. A private terrace? In NYC? Overlooking the library? Yes please.
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.
15. Pampano
7.5
209 E 49th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 86 tips and reviews
AskMen: It's a street-level job packing 100 wines from Latin America, 150 tequilas, mescals, south-of-the-border brewdogs, and fresh fruit sangrias fortified with the likes of pisco and schnapps Read more.
Elizabeth Pace: Pescado tacos with Mahi Mahi tempura are amazing!
The Wall Street Journal: For $39, the "bottomless brunch" covers unlimited small plates and all the Sangria, Bloody Marys or Margaritas one can handle. (There is a two-hour limit to the bottomlessness.) Read more.