1. Xi'an Famous Foods
24 W 45th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 256 tips and reviews
Christopher Koh: On a cold or rainy day - oxtail soup noodles hit the spot
Christopher Koh: My fave food in the city - tasty, cheap & unique. It's spicy so be warned! I I live the lamb burgers - cold liang pi noodles & many varieties of hand pulled including stewed pork, lamb , oxtail.
Jeremiah Hernandez: Spicy oxtail noodles!
2. Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
7.7
369 Lexington Ave (at 41st St.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Midtown East · 41 tips and reviews
Brad Klein: Pulled pork (pernil) sandwich or platter is very good. Oxtail stew when available also a must. Sweet plaintains excellent. Really, can't go wrong with copious amounts of magical green sauce
Manjari Rastogi: Vegetarians rejoice! Rice and beans are so good here as are the empanadas. Don't forget to get their amazing green sauce.
Becky AwesuM: Yummy yummy in my tummy! Green sauce on everything
5. Yakiniku Gen
7.1
250 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 17 tips and reviews
Gabby Delgadillo: Unsure why this place is categorized as Korean but its actually Japanese. Also, the Oxtail soup is a must. Good day!
Judith Lee: 1. Suitable for single person dining 2. Happy hour deal 3. 6hr shimmered oxtail soup is a best bang for the buck
Jess Coleman: All around wonderful experience. Quality ingredients, cozy atmosphere, and incredibly fun to cook. Skirt steak was the highlight and very affordable.
6. La Grenouille
8.1
3 E 52nd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews
The New York Times: Recommended: Foie gras, sweetbreads, wild-mushroom risotto, Dover sole, quenelles of pike, veal kidneys, braised oxtails, soufflés. Read more.
A B: Have to go for the prix fixe menu. Begin with lobster bisque, sole, beef and veal very well prepared with great sauce. Of course, great service by the staff.
Tiffany & Co: The ruby banquettes at this classic French restaurant have been graced by presidents, Mad Men and movie stars. Make a dinner reservation tout de suite and request a small corner table.
8. The Modern—Bar Room
8.7
9 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 51 tips and reviews
Andrea Barrezueta: 10-top of foodies and everyone loved it, especially the scallops with cauliflower, the steak tartare, brussel sprouts and last but not least the crispy chicken. Job well done The Modern!
Eater: The tarte flambee is one of the best bar snacks in NYC. [Eater 38 Member]
HOBNOB Magazine: I just adore this place, decor-wise and food-wise. Prefer the bar room over the dining room. The mushroom soup is healthy and delicious.
9. Benoit Bistro
8.4
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Jing Lee: Pleaaaaase do not miss out on August special - shredded oxtail stuffed tomatoes! It's so so deliciousSss
Andrew C: Quite authentic French cuisine and extensive wine list!!! The escargot was small, but tasty and all the fish dishes (+fries) we ordered were all cooked perfectly and delicious
Eater: 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]
10. Tomi Jazz
8.8
239 E 53rd St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Midtown East · 73 tips and reviews
Rita L: Call ahead to make reservations b4 u go! tiny space and best to come in groups of 3-4. Tanmen, okonomiyaki are good. Try the Lychee sorbet or honey toast with fruits + green tea ice cream for dessert
Anna Frenkel: Hidden in a basement. Ring the doorbell and wait to enter through the huge silver door. Perfect for when you're in the mood for jazz and sake on a weekday evening.
Jeremy Kim: No cover Monday and Tuesday, no live show on Sunday.
12. Aretsky's Patroon
8.0
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews
Meghan Elizabeth: From the hostess to the bartender, everyone is there to take care of you. The bartender was very personable and created the best cocktails for our tastes. Manhattan Townhouse for whiskey lovers.
Razorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.
Joanna Flamm: Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.
13. The Modern
8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews
Andreas Cohen: Try the tasting menu with the paired wine. A real treat
BLOUIN ARTINFO: Begin or end your MoMA trip at this award-winning restaurant, which showcases German artist Thomas Demand. Look closely - the forest is not real but created with 270,000 intricate paper leaves. Read more.
MoMA: After the Museum closes, head over to The Modern for the MoDERN MaRTINI. Cilantro-infused Tanqueray and fresh lime juice.