1. Sarabeth's
8.4
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 558 tips and reviews
Autumn Waller: Get the pumpkin waffles substitute sour cream for yogurt!! Delish
J: Pumpkin Waffle was nice for a change. Liked it better with maple syrup rather than honey though, you might want to replace the sour cream with yogurt too.
Firyal Althobaiti: Sour cream omelette is to die for, the egg benidict, i didn’t like the pancakes, expensive
3. Toasties East
8.2
6 E 48th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews
Vicky Davis: The hot dishes & daily specials are remarkable and the sandwich line is always the length of the place, but worth the wait. Not cheap, the portions are huge.
Victoria G: Finally get the hype for sandwiches. Best hot sandwiches I have ever had. Get the Sgt Sweet Pepper on a hero. It's off the menu.
David Li: If you enjoy being fat, have them keep the skin on the turkey. Perfection
4. Sinigual
7.2
640 Third Ave (E 41st St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 91 tips and reviews
Gabriela B: Upscale Chili's. Tex-mex, not Mexican. Expect sour cream and Chili's style food.
Carol B.: The guacamole is definitely a must try and the margaritas are delicious!
Meli: Upscale Mexican food that's worth the price. Lobster quesadilla & chicken quesadilla are savory; guacamole is tasty and chunky; pineapple & mango mojitos are must tries. Will def return for more.
5. Buttercup Bake Shop
8.4
973 2nd Ave (btwn E 51st & E 52nd), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 71 tips and reviews
Sexy LF: Hidden gem of midtown. If you love buttercream frosting, incredible banana pudding and cupcakes in every variation (ube, anyone?) go here!
Tarrah: Red Velvet cupcake is by far the best in the city!! I also suggest the Peanut Butter & Jelly cupcake- jelly filled with peanut butter frosting ;) Read more.
New York Habitat: Get the banana pudding and some red velvet cupcakes. Eat it all in one sitting, rinse, repeat.
7. The Stag's Head
7.0
252 E 51st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews
Kino: The Old Bay Potato Chips with Onion Dip (Sour Cream) is addictive!
Bill McBain: 16 rotating taps of american craft beer plus a solid bottle list. Knowledgble friendly staff that can always provide solid beerducation or suggest a food pairing.
Brew York: Carved out of the back of another bar, this craft beer spot is an oasis in the vast wasteland of generic Midtown after-work bars. Check out the patio upstairs.
10. Aquavit
8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
Carlos Sanchez: Worthy of both Michelin stars...incredible. Chef's Tasting for dinner all the way. Aquavits are novel and worth a try too.
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.
11. Hudson Malone
7.8
218 E 53rd St (by 3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 52 tips and reviews
Stephania: amazing atmosphere, delicious food, and truly great service. This is the first time I've ever longed to be a regular at a midtown bar...this place rocks!
Amy Leigh: Great new midtown east after work spot. Grab the lone table at the front, if available!
Andrew D.: Quinntessential New York joint!
12. Draught 55
8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
Michael Hilgendorf: They have 2 flavors of crabbie's! Great beer options, chili and nachos are yummy!
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!
14. Karizma Lounge
6.8
244 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hookah Bar · Turtle Bay · 27 tips and reviews
Dino Morency: The hookah is amazing, very authentic. They refill your coal ON DEMAND! Good for hanging out, pre-gaming, or a good time - 5 STARS
Kim C.: Opened 2 months ago, beautiful spot, good service & cheap drinks at happy hour.
Michael Clarke: I like the fact that they refill your hookah constantly