3. The Bar
8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews
cj fitzgerald: After dinner, have a cocktail at my favorite place in Manhattan (its both opulent and modern). Highly recommend the risotto, truffle sliders, and afternoon tea. In the summer, sit on the balcony.
Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!
Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved
9. 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
Affinia Hotel Collection: This classic American steakhouse offers not only delicious steaks, but also an extensive menu of classic, well-loved American fare. Additionally, they mix strong, excellent cocktails.
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.
10. Benjamin Steakhouse
8.7
52 E 41st St (btw Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 102 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: A gorgeously decorated steakhouse (very warm and traditional) serving perhaps the best porterhouse in NYC – get the potatoes and creamed spinach. Finish with the apple strudel.
Khaled Nemat Alla: I believe this is one of the best steaks in NY
Bassim: Crab cakes, calamari, salmon, and ribeye steak were my dishes. Everything was delicious.
11. Aquavit
8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
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 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.
Paul Oswald: Order a manhattan at Aquavit. Best Manhattan in Manhattan. Chase it with a Lychee Akvavit. Stumble home.
12. Mangia
8.0
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews
Adam Handley: Great fresh Italian. Lots of different salads and meats to choose from. High quality. Not cheap nyc Italian deli junk
Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!
Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot
14. Clement
7.3
700 5th Ave (at 55th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 29 tips and reviews
The Wall Street Journal: The menu lists dishes simply and directly, with a fuss made only for local ingredients. Their Salmon ($32) should not be missed: It is steamed so gently, it melts in your mouth. Read more.
Tiffany D: Salted chocolate caramel dessert was amazing!
Nikki Beauchamp: DYK : Cocktail hour daily 5p-7pm, select cocktails,wine and bites are $12 each. A perfect way to cap off the day in midtown !