3. Bryant Park
9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1228 tips and reviews
Caner Göz: Yoga in the summer, ice skating in the winter. Free wifi, the outdoor seating, music events, open air library... Oasis of calm in Manhattan. Enjoy relaxing! Read more.
Becka Simon: Cleanest public bathroom EVER. The games, library, and outdoor concerts in the summer and shops in the winter make this one of the best parks in NYC
DM: I love this park more than any other in NYC, good atmosphere, a lot of summer free concerts, perfect surroundings with skyscrapers!
5. Book Off
8.1
49 W 45th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 80 tips and reviews
ドーラ: One of the coolest places in Manhattan to treasure-hunt your favorite Japanese manga books, music, games, movies, novels, etc. Great prices.
Raj N: Wide selection of books, music and videos in new or gently used condition. Very affordable!
Daniel: Great way of getting of games, movies, music you don't want
Shkumbin Mustafa: it has it all. Great coffee, rare music collection, one-of-a-kind ambience, and cool owners. if you live around this area this is the best place to call a second home. try chocolate chip cookies..
Harumi U: La Colombe coffee at dark library where they play record music. They also have wide array of food. I just wish those wifi-freebie only people don't take up seats...
Bilge Kaşlı: My favorite coffee shop in NYC. I love coffee, food and their music taste & spatial atmosphere. Bonus:they're welcoming people with laptops.
7. Tao
8.8
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 389 tips and reviews
Halstead Property: Fun scene, love the Buddha overlooking the dining area. Late night on weekends the music is amazing here. Try the Wasabi Encrusted Filet with Onion Ring stack here, it is exquisite.
Alicia Luque: Try a Tao-Tiny at the bar upstairs while waiting for your table! Live music and very nice atmosphere! Pad Thai was good and sushi rolls were yummy! The fortune cookie dessert was great!
Tatiana Capoani: Excelent! Atmosphere, music, food, drink, beautiful people....
8. Draught 55
8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
Sarah Clifford: Such a cute bar. I'm so happy it opened. Great place to sit at communal tables. Great craft beers and good music. Great place to hang after work.
Serious Eats: Great nachos, live music, and beer selection.
Katie Pitre: Beautiful spacious bar, good music, friendly bartenders. Bonus: ladies restroom smells like gardenias!
9. Rockefeller Center
9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 848 tips and reviews
Nate Bennett: A must-see wintertime destination with the iconic ice-skating pond. From here you can see and visit Radio City Music Hall and NBC Studios.
Shabazz: U must skate here, the best experience, bring your own music if u like. I do
Green is Universal: 30 Rock is home to Jimmy Fallon's eco-friendly studio, featuring bamboo floors, recycled carpeting, and refurbished seats from Radio City Music Hall.
Brandon Evans: Leave! Seriously. Horrible service, poorly cooked steaks and terrible music all in a crappy midtown location. But don't worry, it's overpriced.
DJ NRS: Magnum Mondays certainly cured my rainy Monday blues... stop in any week for some great tunes, flowing bubbly and a nouveau twist on the steakhouse tradition.
Cara Friedman: The music here is amazing.
11. La Cava Wine Bar
7.6
939 2nd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 34 tips and reviews
Amber Smith: Fantastic place...fun...great people, great owners, good food and music. Highly recommended.
Vanessa H.: Nice music And friendly staff!
Lauren Kiesel: Amazing tartare, cheeses, and wine. Great service and vibes. The music choice was funny and not fitting for the mood though -- Billy Joel and Classic rock
13. The Plaza Hotel
8.9
5th Avenue, Central Park South (at Central Park S), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 233 tips and reviews
Danya Ray: They have jazz night at the Plaza on Wednesday, Michael Friedo is the singer and they do a great job! I love this type of stuff..
Tyrone Golatt: Hang in the Oak Room, have a drink and listen to some good Jazz
beatlestweets: The Beatles stayed here during both of their Shea Stadium concerts.
Benjamin Maddy: Amazing food and live music
Emily Roy: the BEST restaurant in midtown. Deliciously strong drinks, yummy seafood apps, and a great scene often with live music!
Grace Ladyecua: Great food, cuisine, and service. We went on a Thursday for my mom's B'day and were lucky to hear live music.