1. Tao
8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 389 tips and reviews
WICT Leadership Conference: NY-branch of popular Asian restaurant/club in Las Vegas. A little loud and dark inside but overall a fun experience. Read more.
Elisabeth Bromberg: It's a bit loud but the food & drinks make up for it - try the spicy lobster roll, the sea bass and the Tao-tini!
Mervin Hernandez: We created our own tasting menu, and everything was superb! Service was timely and professional, it wasn't loud, and the food was indescribably delicious. Five stars!
3. Benjamin Steakhouse
8.7
52 E 41st St (btw Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 102 tips and reviews
Borja Burgos: Solid, but not the best in NY. Get the bacon and your favorite cut for the steak. Can get pretty loud, and very busy given its location.
Felipe Albuquerque: Lugar feio e barulhento mas carne excelente. Pedir sempre carré
Bassim: Crab cakes, calamari, salmon, and ribeye steak were my dishes. Everything was delicious.
4. The Campbell
7.8
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews
Augie Ray: For the perfect Campbell experience, visit in the afternoon when crowds are lower and you can enjoy the gorgeous space and terrific jazz soundtrack. It gets pretty crazy busy and loud in the evening.
Lauren Mac: Wow, this place is great. Lively but not crowded, pricey but not outrageous, dark but not hard to see. Live jazz played (maybe a bit too loud), but service was great. Try the bayerd fizz or punch.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: GORGEOUS space, friendly staff but unbearably LOUD until much later at nite eg at 7:30 we couldn't hear each other by 11pm it was perfect!!
Karthik Raman: Solid WiFi with decent number of outlets. Loud, but not distracting music. Great for meetings, decent for getting work done, poor choice for a phone call.
Andrew Cafourek: Busy and loud upfront. And while it may be hard to find a spot in the back, if you get one, it's quiet and cozy.
Lou Allen: One of the best coffee shops I've been to on my trip to New York. Loads of space, decent latte, fast wifi. Love the decor. The front is good for working, but the library is good for relaxing
7. Quality Italian
8.7
57 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 196 tips and reviews
AmateurConcierge: Good spot for a work dinner, tho some seats can get loud. Lobster is bomb bomb
James Kiernan: A good place to entertain clients or host out of towners. The chicken parm pizza is a bit gimmicky but it still puts asses in the seats. Ask for a table by the window where it’s less loud. 🍝🍕
Wesley Bliss: Renowned for their aged steaks, inconceivable chicken parm pie, and kale carbonara. Her the corn creme brulee, oysters, and some excellent cocktails too.
Steve Herrera: Power lunch, or happy hour, Pera hits the spot. It's a bit loud but not so bad you can't hear what your party is saying. It's a nice "exotic" alternative to your typical Bar and Grill options.
Tash Concepcion: A perfect place for a business lunch or dinner but it gets really loud. The Pera Twists and Chicken Brochette are very good. The chicken is very moist and tender in both dishes.
James Kiernan: Great option for healthy business lunch. Start off with the trio dip - spicy pepper ‘muammara’ was my fav. If you’re like me and prefer your salad without lettuce, order the village salad. Enjoy! 🇬🇷
9. Quality Meats
8.9
57 W 58th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 317 tips and reviews
Andrew Spender: Incredible steak - a little loud in the back when its busy
Raili: A bit too much overpriced, but maybe it’s because in NY.. :) Ribeye with bone was their trigger, but I have tasted some better ones. Friendly service, but place tooo loud for like romantic dates.
Wesley Bliss: Service decent, steak excellent, decor classy, quality wine list, good cocktails, delicious bone marrow
10. Upstairs
7.5
145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Turtle Bay · 80 tips and reviews
Dan Roberts: Bit loud with the roof up - good music though. Good drink. Great wait-staff.
Elena Gribok: Good place, with facecontrol and checking your id, the music is a bit too loud if you want smth for a relax and fancy night other then that all is really good
Zara Khan: Loved the ambience and the view. It also has a really cosy patio. Great place for dates and drinks.
11. The Stag's Head
7.0
252 E 51st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews
Andrew C: Like any happy hour pub in midtown... lots of people, loud chatter, but quick bar service (plenty of craft beers on tap) + tables were packed too!!!
Michael G.: Solid happy hour deal. $5 beers. Not so loud and easy to talk with people.
Bill McBain: 16 rotating taps of american craft beer plus a solid bottle list. Knowledgble friendly staff that can always provide solid beerducation or suggest a food pairing.
13. Bryant Park
9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews
Andrew C: When no special event is happening, the park is wonderful... still loud and in the middle of it all, but quiet peaceful and relaxing + great spot for people watching!!!
Myra Wang: Best meeting spot, easy to get to, many activities going on, popular store/attractions nearby, nice grass.
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.