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

1. Grand Central Oyster Bar

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

Donna L.Donna Lehman: Incredible menu of fresh items daily. Besides fresh oysters, the New England clam chowder is some of the best ever (don't tell friends in Boston).

karlakarla: Clam chowder the best!!! Sea Bass and oysters

karlakarla: Clam chowder espectacular!! Sea Bass delicious!!! Great place!!!

Urbanspace Vanderbilt is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

2. Urbanspace Vanderbilt

8.7
230 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Food Court · Midtown East · 175 tips and reviews

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: Enjoyed the lobster mac and cheese, and the clam chowder!

Amanda R.Amanda Rella: So many options!! Roberta's (pizza), Amali Mou (Greek), Seamore's (fish tacos), Ippudo (ramen), Liquiteria (smoothies), Ovenly (cookies), Bangkok Bar (Thai), Korilla BBQ (Korean), Mr Bing (Chinese)...

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: What to order here: Delaney chicken, Thai Basil dish at Bangkok Bar, the tacos at Takumi Taco, the Wangding at Asia Dog. Skip the sesame noodles and pork bun from Hong Kong cart.

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

3. Quality Meats

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

Chad R.Chad R: Best clam chowder. With bacon. Mmm. Enjoyed the bone-in sirloin with asparagus and the potato.

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.

OBAO Midtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

4. OBAO Midtown

8.2
222 E 53rd St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 167 tips and reviews

Christopher S.Christopher Stewart: Steam Dumplings are topper and the Tom Yum Seafood Soup is excellent. Great Pho Bo!

David G.David Greenberger: One of the best lunch deals in Midtown (even on weekends). Go for the Pho Bo ($8) to heat you up on a cold day. Ask for extra noodles and make it two meals.

Dino O.Dino O: Pho is always pho sho

Caviar Russe is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

5. Caviar Russe

8.4
538 Madison Ave (60 E 55th St), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews

Gary E.Gary Edwards: This may be the most wonderfully decadent meal in the city . Start with dial of six spoons of amazing caviars and follow with a tasting menu and each dish with caviar

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: Decadence in food-form: Potato gnocchi with caviar and caviar crème at Caviar Russe. Read more.

Gilt CityGilt City: The décor is a work of art at this Murano chandelier–crowned space: rated one of the New York Times’s top ten most romantic restaurants in town.

Pret A Manger is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

6. Pret A Manger

8.1
400 Park Ave, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews

Michelle B.Michelle Barsi: Make sure to try any special of the day, I JUST LOVE THIS PLACE, Food Amazing and the employees are always HAPPY :)

Lisa B.Lisa Berez: The morning staff is super nice and friendly love the fact they donate the food at the end of the day to help homeless

Maxwell F.Maxwell Foxman: Decent place to work early in the morning.

Sidecar at P.J. Clarke's is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

7. Sidecar at P.J. Clarke's

7.9
205 E 55th St (3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Midtown East · 8 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben Kay: A gem to visit. So firstly yes it's a cosy affair. Tables super close together (let's call it intimate). Staff equally intimate in a laid back, cooking for friends style. Incredible burger. Best ever?

Mark H.Mark Heyert: Excellent tater tots, crab cakes, beet salad, and the bartenders are sweet and funny.

Michael W.Michael Witbrock: Cocktails, old fashioned wedge salad, steak

Grand Sichuan Eastern is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

8. Grand Sichuan Eastern

6.7
1049 2nd Ave (btwn 55th & 56th St.), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews

Ana D.Ana D.: The red fish soup is incredible! Never had something like it anywhere in the city. And I agree, the Dan Dan noodles is delish!

Unknown U.Unknown User: Spicy dumpling best I've ever had. Noodle was al dente! Food was good. Dumplings were killer.

CateCate: Best Sichuan in the U.S.

Rainbow Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

9. Rainbow Room

8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 53 tips and reviews

Julie S.Julie Soscia: Go here for the brunch or generally for amazing city views over a meal or cocktails at night time.

GothamistGothamist: The legendary Rainbow Room is reopening today. There will be a festive Sunday brunch in addition to Monday night dinners with live performances open to the public. Sun, 10/5. Read more.

Meredith B.Meredith Blechman: The much-hyped re-opening did not disappoint. The space offers the most incredible view of the city that never sleeps. The staff was incredibly attentive - service rivaled a Danny Meyer restaurant

Bistro Vendome is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

10. Bistro Vendome

8.0
405 E 58th St (1st Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Sutton Place · 14 tips and reviews

M R.M Reilly-Brooks: Thai mussels—or any mussels—with escargot is the way to go. Great!

Carla M.Carla Moscoso: Great onion soup & mussels.

Michael G.Michael G.: Soft shell crab summer special is incredible. Also loved the hanger steak. The fries are some of the best around. Get them with mayo!

Delegates Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

11. Delegates Dining Room

7.4
1 United Nations Plaza (First and 45th), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 2 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Although the UN Headquarters can be visited on tours, one of the best secrets is the Delegates Dining Room. Despite what its name suggests, the restaurant is open to the public with a reservation. Read more.

Holly S.Holly Schulz: Beautiful setting for important work - changing the world for the better

Bill's Bar & Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

12. Bill's Bar & Burger

7.8
16 West 51st St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Rockefeller Center · 356 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Miltsch: Hidden gems: the Clam Chowder & the Turkey BLT. Try'em.

Caroline M.Caroline Marantes: The staff is great and the food is amazing! One of my favorite burger joints in NYC.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Here, Chef Brett Reichler smashes the beef patty thin and sears it hard on the flattop for a crusty-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside consistency. (Readers Choice) Read more.

P.J. Clarke's is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

13. P.J. Clarke's

8.7
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

Diego R.Diego Rufo: One of the greatest hamburguer restaurants in NY (if not the best). A must! Read more.

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Now fight your way to the bar and get yourself a Guinness and a cheeseburger.

WillMcDWillMcD: The beer comes in mid size mugs and the burgers are incredible. Go with simply bun w/ a little extra. don't over do it. I love it here.

Nobu Fifty Seven is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

14. Nobu Fifty Seven

9.1
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews

Catherine P.Catherine Payant: Ask for the limited foie gras dumplings (off menu!) they really are worth it!!! Also: Fantastic salmon sashimi with dried Miso (in photo).

BravoBravo: great Asian fusion and great bar. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City

AshleyAshley: ask for the black cod lettuce cups not on the menu . oh and don't go there in the day expecting crispy rice cuz they don't seve it for lunch !

Smith & Wollensky is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood Soup in Midtown East, New York.

15. Smith & Wollensky

8.5
797 3rd Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 236 tips and reviews

Jason W.Jason Wong: Save some room for the coconut cake, you won't regret it

Food NetworkFood Network: Anne Burrell craves the Coconut Layer Cake dessert at Smith & Wollensky on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Connected to the Smith & Wollensky restaurant, the lesser known grill has its own side entrance and provides a more casual experience at a cheaper price.