3. db Bistro Moderne
7.4
55 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 94 tips and reviews
Rod Gray: Pâté de Maison, duck confit, Mrs. Brevard cocktail, lamb tagine. Almost everything is very good. I have yet to experience something that was bad.
Robert Madison: I had the theater prix fix and it was great! The pate was good but the sea bass was elegant! The dessert takes you to joy land!
Mel N.: The signature db burger is stuffed with short ribs, truffles, and foie gras .. It's delicious!
5. Toasties E. 51st
8.4
23 E 51st St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 46 tips and reviews
Carolyn Tai: For a different take on a chicken salad sandwich, try the Bird’s Eye! The guac, pico de gallo, and pickles really add more dimension to the sandwich
allison: A little bit of this and a little bit of that.
A.D. Revels: Breakfast is fantastic. The platter is a steal.
7. La Cava Wine Bar
7.6
939 2nd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 34 tips and reviews
Georgia R: Fantastic staff, wonderful Malbec, orgasmic panini. Best wine bar in midtown!
Harry: Nice, cozy little wine bar. Decent selection of wines and finger food. Conveniently located. However, the music does not suit the place and decor imho
Sexy LF: Nice selection of wines by the glass and a great, classy after-work scene. This isn't your popcorn and peanuts on the counter crowd.
8. Benoit Bistro
8.4
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
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.
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]
nymag: The three-course, $25 lunchtime prix fixe menu is one of the better deals in midtown. And per Adam Platt, the signature tarte flambée is worth a special trip. Read more.
9. Pierre Loti
7.7
300 1/2 E 52nd St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 28 tips and reviews
Vanessa Fonfe: My new favorite place. Friendly service and amazing Turkish food/ drinks. Get the Efes on draft!
Hoyin Tong: Fantastic wines & the most hospitable owners I've ever met. One of my favorite midtown east wine bars.
Laila F.: The Turkish red, Majestik, is reason enough to come back. But there's also the lebni, the dumplings, the open doors and lovely staff...
10. Draught 55
8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: One of our favorite Midtown afterwork spots. We definitely recommend ordering the delicious Banana Bread Beer - but if that isn't your style, go for the sampler and try a few!
Untappd: Located on 55th and 2nd, this small little bar has tons of taps and great food. There is a special private area in the back with lounge chairs and TVs. Great selection!
Alex Grabowski: Outlets underneath the bar!
11. TY Bar
7.1
57 E 57th St, New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews
Nikki Beauchamp: One of my favorite New York spots- if you enjoy a traditional tea time-highly recommend-great way to stop,and relax and step away from it all !
Alberto Mann: Do not sit near the crabby 30-something wearing a Christmas sweater. His faux French cultural references fall dramatically short. Order an Old Fashioned and hire a pro instead.
The Corcoran Group: You're definitely paying for the atmosphere here at this deluxe Four Season Hotel lounge. Drinks are good, but the real star of the show is the kobe sliders.