Empellón is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

1. Empellón

8.4
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

Benjamin D.Benjamin Dietrich: Fantastic atmosphere, formidable lunch menu, great cocktails.

EaterEater: Dishes to try include falafel tacos with hummus, Hokkaido sea urchin on toast, pastrami tacos with mustard seed salsa, and tempura fish with lime mayo. There’s guacamole and the seven salsas, too. Read more.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: The avocado dessert is actually a really tasty key lime pie with citrus ice

The Modern is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

2. The Modern

8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Art and foodie/Danny Meyer lovers alike will love! For great deals try the $98 4 course dinner menu or the $55 3 course lunch menu. Don't leave without ordering a dessert from Pastry Chef Marc Aumont.

Gilt CityGilt City: We love Chef Gabriel Kreuther's lunch menu, which highlights dishes like quail terrine with shaved fennel and liverwurst with pickled mushrooms.

Stina P.Stina P.: a modern crowd for a modern place with a modern menu for a modern world that appreciates modern art. aka the best of Danny Meyer. i am in love with this restaurant.

Benoit Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

3. Benoit Bistro

8.4
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews

Thiago S.Thiago Soares: The lunch menu has great options: to be very french, try the mussels with french fries! With a glass of shirah wine 😍

Emily K.Emily K.: Do not skip these dessert: vanilla millefeuille, chocolate soufflé with pistachio ice cream (with crunchy pistachio bits), profiteroles with tableside chocolate sauce service.

EaterEater: The bar room is a cool place for after-work cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and on the weekends, Benoit serves one of the best brunches in Midtown (it includes a dessert buffet). [Eater 38 Member]

Nerai is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

4. Nerai

8.0
55 E 54th St, New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 42 tips and reviews

Sveta K.Sveta Kotleta: Awesome lunch menu. Delicious salads, risotto, and yogurt desert.

John S.John Shrimp: Nerai offers a contemporary twist on sophisticated Greek food in the heart of New York

rahul d.rahul d: Great King Salmon w/ spinach rice & crispy leeks

Herbs Thai Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

5. Herbs Thai Bistro

7.5
251 E 45th St, New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 14 tips and reviews

Knut-Jørgen R.Knut-Jørgen Rishaug: Lunch menu is awesome, but call in your order in advance of showing up if you want your food served quickly

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Best for a quick meal. Have the lunch combo, drunken noodles and minced chicken are top items. They offer dumplings or spring rolls as lunch special.

Terence B.Terence Beebe: Great food! Thai rice is spicy but so good. I would recommend. Staff is okay.

Aquavit is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

6. Aquavit

8.5
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews

JessicaJessica: Their prix fixe lunch menu is great!!!

Isa S.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 SlutsThe 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.

Tsushima is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

7. Tsushima

7.4
210 E 44th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 16 tips and reviews

Nancy K.Nancy Kang: The best melt-in-your-mouth kinda sushi I've had in a while. 1 blk from my office! I'll be back!! Lunch menu quite reasonable & good choices. 2 rolls (good variety to choose from), soup & salad $15.

KarenKaren: If you're coming here for lunch and really want your money's worth (it can be pricey) - get the lunch combo ABC. SO DELICIOUS. Includes shrimp and veggie tempura! Excellent service, too.

Derek Y.Derek Yadgaroff: "Secret" side sake bar is a chill happy hour spot for enjoying $5 sake, shochu, or beer while dining on authentic Japanese tapas. Not a cheap place but worth it

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
805 3rd Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 161 tips and reviews

Angie J.Angie Jenie: Great lunch menu. I personally always order the personal menu special. Good choices of meat. For appetizers, I get the spicy calamari.

Jaemi H.Jaemi H: Come during happy hour( sat& sun for lunch!). Great services. Beef tongue is amazing!!! And make sure to order green tea crepe for desert!!

Tony X.Tony Xerri: This place is absurdly amazing. Go with a group and order their kobe beef combos for the best experience. Servers tip you on the best way to cook your meal and the Bibimbap is life altering.

Pazza Notte is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

9. Pazza Notte

8.0
1375 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 141 tips and reviews

funky f.funky flavor: If you work in he neighborhood try their lunch menu, it is quick menu with s great price. The best in the Menu are the calamari and the chicken Milanese. Also try the paint if you are very hungry.

funky f.funky flavor: Try the weekdsy lunch menu, great calamari and chicken parm. Atmosphere is amazing and very lively.

Gail A.Gail Amurao: The 2-for-1 martini special is awesome, favorites are blood orange, passion fruit, and French. Great vibe and atmosphere for having a drink and conversation with someone. Their food is solid too.

Bluestone Lane is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

10. Bluestone Lane

8.0
400 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 5 tips and reviews

Dennis B.Dennis B: Some of the best coffee you’ll find in New York. And some of the best avo toast (but not at this location)

Maria G.Maria Gonzalez: Banana Toast is a must!

Joseph B.Joseph Bartels: The "Magic" is their version of a cortado

Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

11. Quality Meats

8.8
57 W 58th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 317 tips and reviews

LolaLola: Great restaurant week lunch menu! Can't go wrong with hanger steak or ribs.

Brett F.Brett Fromme: Great cuts of beef and delicious sides. Always a great meal, but you can quickly run up a very big bill here. My #2 steakhouse in Manhattan!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Updated take on the classic steakhouse with sights like a four pound rib steak to share.

Fig & Olive is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

12. Fig & Olive

7.9
10 E 52nd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Midtown East · 153 tips and reviews

Eve R.Eve Ravelojaona: Awesome RW lunch menu...

ᴡ W.ᴡ Weldin: Might just be my most fave restaurant in Manahattan -- the Mushroom Truffle crostini is an absolute must-have!

B .B 💫: The food is delicious for your eyes and mouth. Love it!

Tao is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

13. Tao

8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 389 tips and reviews

funky f.funky flavor: Food is great!! And they have this huge fortune Cooke desert just amazing. Also great lunch menu

Ram S.Ram Schvartz: Soups are special but not for everyone. Great and unique place!

Courtney S.Courtney Santana: amazing! Must go for the atmosphere and the food is the best!

Empire Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

14. Empire Steak House

7.1
151 E 50th St (3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 35 tips and reviews

TomTom: Pretty pricey on the regular but worth the splurge if you want great steak. Their Restaurant Week lunch menu is one the best values. Service is always professional and warm.

CharlieCharlie: I was put off by my first waiter's attitude and unfamiliarity with wine! On a second visit, I really enjoyed the experience! The porterhouse for two is huge! And the Canadian bacon is delicious!

HinterHinter: Top3 best steaks i've ever had. Glass wine not so good

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Menu in Midtown East, New York.

15. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.5
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 403 tips and reviews

derrick c.derrick chen: Sit at the bar and order from the lunch menu - especially on a rainy day (like today).

Franco S.Franco Salandra: Fried Oyster Po' Boy off the lunch menu is a must. Raw little neck clams are simply delicious and always fresh

Renee T.Renee T: Plenty of oysters, beers, and a comfortable atmosphere. Classic.