The Polo Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

1. The Polo Bar

8.9
1 E 55th St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 65 tips and reviews

Jackson I.Jackson Isaacson: The Old Fashioned is one of the best in NYC. Along with the food and the bar's stuffed fried olives, you'll leave happy.

Jason R.Jason Rodriguez: Everything about this place is perfect. Polo Burger and an old fashioned are a must.

Heather R.Heather Rodriguez: Over-priced, trendy douchebaggery.

Izakaya Toribar is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

2. Izakaya Toribar

8.9
164 E 56th St (56th Between Lex And 3rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews

Ian C.Ian Chee: Excellent late-night kushiyaki-focused izakaya. If you’re ever craving for yakitori, skewers come out really fast!

Michael C.Michael Cabot: Good yakitori

Way B.Way Benjamin: There was an old place called sake bar hagi in Times Square that tasted so good. Not anymore. This is the replacement. Families during early hours and youngsters towards late evenings.

Hatsuhana is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

3. Hatsuhana

9.0
17 E 48th St (btwn 5th and Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 130 tips and reviews

Loukas P.Loukas Petridis: By far the freshest sushi i ve had. The salmon carpacio, mother and daughter, box dinner we're all amazing.

DensDens: Omakase from the downstairs sushi bar is amazing. Don't leave without trying the hand rolls (go spicy tuna!). I was also digging the salmon-meets-blowtorch sushi. Ask for fresh wasabi too.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: If you are a sushi lover, this is the right place! Make sure to try their spicy tuna rolls, and Sushi & Sashimi Combination. And the prices are good for what you get!

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

4. The Smith

8.7
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews

Amy M.Amy Mixa: Spicy blood orange margarita and the jalapeño cheese grits are my favs!!!

Jasmine B.Jasmine Benun: Unisex bathroom, enter at your own risk.

AskMenAskMen: Aside from seafood towers & ceviche, the menu also includes smart comfort food like fried chicken & potato waffles, and St. Louis-style sticky ribs. Read more.

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

5. Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

8.4
21 W 45th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Midtown East · 80 tips and reviews

Carmen N.Carmen N: The pernil with a twist! Also good: classic beans/rice and plantains.

Owen E.Owen Eff: Green Sauce = CRACK

Tabatha V.Tabatha Valderrama: try the green sauce...on EVERYTHING!!

Whitby Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

6. Whitby Bar

8.2
18 W 56th St, New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews

Emily B.Emily Brimmer: Breakfast is lovely and very low key (love the gfree options). Lunch and dinner are busier (saw Jessie Tyler Ferguson from Modern Family at lunch). Cocktails are surprisingly great too.

Taylor V.Taylor VA: Get the apple pie cocktail

Inna G.Inna G: Nice vibe, classy. The mushroom gnocchi and salmon (perfectly seared) was delicious. Tuna tar tar and burrata was bland.

Fogo de Chão is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

7. Fogo de Chão

8.5
40 W 53rd St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Churrascaria · Midtown East · 127 tips and reviews

Alex B.Alex Borodach: It's simply an Eden for meat-eaters. Nice concept, friendly staff, very good salad bar, and of course unique way to try different steaks at once at a fixed price.

Claudio S.Claudio Souza: Add the price of the taxi to your expenses expectations because you gonna need one after eating like a king here.

N D.N D: Try the meat!

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.6
805 3rd Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 161 tips and reviews

Nina V.Nina Ves: strongly recommend this place. The food is visitamazing the draft beer too. Also the location is very convenient. If you are in the neighborhood this is a must place to !

Tony X.Tony Xerri: This place is absurdly amazing. Go with a group and order their kobe beef combos for the best experience. Servers tip you on the best way to cook your meal and the Bibimbap is life altering.

Tony N.Tony Nguyen: Happy hour before six is amazing! The bar have amazing deals. 5 dollar cocktails ftw!

Smith & Wollensky is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

9. Smith & Wollensky

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

Paul K.Paul Kerr: Amazing meal from start to finish! Steaks are HUGE!

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.

Hama Sushi & Sake is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

10. Hama Sushi & Sake

8.3
11 W 51st St, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 3 tips and reviews

Emily G.Emily Giglierano: Delicious lunch specials, good for business lunch. Gets crowded from 12-1, but things move fast!

Kip R.Kip Rupp: Omakase is very good and reasonably priced. Soft shell crab tempura is excellent too!

Francis R.Francis Rubinstein: Muy rico.....

Jukai is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

11. Jukai

8.3
237 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews

SusumuSusumu: A subterranean cozy Japanese restaurant. Loved the vibe, duck hotpot course($50, tip included)! And cheese cake.

Antonius S.Antonius S: Alaska crab... Baked.. Delicious

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Beef stew appetizer is a great deal & a meal in itself. Beef is tender & sauce is flavorful but dish is on the saltier side & goes well w/ a bowl of white rice.

Joe’s Home Of Soup Dumplings is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

12. Joe’s Home Of Soup Dumplings

7.6
7 E 48th St, New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Midtown East · 6 tips and reviews

Kristina P.Kristina P: great for a quick business lunch. crab & shrimp soup dumplings!

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The trick to eating dumplings here is to put them in the serving cup and let the soup fall into the cup — then drink!

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The dumplings here are served steaming hot!

Hide-Chan Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

13. Hide-Chan Ramen

8.3
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 317 tips and reviews

Robin S.Robin Singh: Spicy garlic ramen w/ Onsen tamago is great

Dino O.Dino O: Hide your kids, Hide your Chan

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Owner Bobby Munekata's mini empire also includes Totto Ramen, Soba Totto and Yakitori Totto. Read more.

Rue 57 is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

14. Rue 57

7.8
60 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 239 tips and reviews

Jennifer P.Jennifer Polk: Steak Au Pouvre was awesome. A must-try. Ask for a seat away from the door especially on a hot night.

David T.David Trahan: Brunch menu lobster with home fries corn and eggs. So amazing!

David D.David DePhillips: Cannot beat the sliders.

Ammos Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Places with Sit Down Dining in Midtown East, New York.

15. Ammos Estiatorio

7.6
52 Vanderbilt Ave (at 45th St.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews

Shannon D.Shannon D.: great happy hour and delish greek tapas!

Fizzie W.Fizzie Water: I can't! That crispy béchamel on the veggie lasagna is certified crack. Give me a tub of that and put me in a coffin, I'm ready to die.

Gilt CityGilt City: Eating at Ammos is like taking a vacation to the Greek Islands. Serving some of the freshest and most authentic Greek dishes, Ammos is a truly transporting experience.