1. Sakagura
9.1
211 E 43rd St Lowr Level (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews
Alice M. Huynh: Awesome sashimi! Definitely worth the money, also try the squid in squid liver ink!
Morgan McKee: Asian tapas with a reasonable price tag in a divey place. Sake program is great, and you can go for a taster if you’re a sake newb. Grilled squid, pork belly and any noodle dish are musts.
Sandra Lloyd: Great for lunch. Great for dinner. Great desserts. Really fresh, good quality food. Best lunch deal around. This is one of my favorite restaurants, hands down.
2. Caviar Russe
8.4
538 Madison Ave (60 E 55th St), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Don’t stop at caviar. Try the risotto w/ sea urchin, turbot w/ tender, crisp squid, and dark chocolate + salted caramel. – Green Guide Editor
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
BlackboardEats: Decadence in food-form: Potato gnocchi with caviar and caviar crème at Caviar Russe. Read more.
3. Aquavit
8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
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.
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.
Paul Oswald: Order a manhattan at Aquavit. Best Manhattan in Manhattan. Chase it with a Lychee Akvavit. Stumble home.
6. Alcala
7.6
246 E 44th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 13 tips and reviews
BrooklynBoyO: Paella, tapas and dessert all on point. A gem in Midtown East.
Gustavo Gomez: Great Spanish food. B
Rock Raines: Charming, old-school vibe. Food is prepared lovingly but don’t expect any sort of elegance in the service. Thought entrees were a bit overpriced
7. Tomi Jazz
8.8
239 E 53rd St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Midtown East · 73 tips and reviews
Adna: Great place for post work drinks, food, and music. Get the cod roe spaghetti and the brown sugar plum wine. Bar tenders gave us a free cocktail to try out!
Anna Frenkel: Hidden in a basement. Ring the doorbell and wait to enter through the huge silver door. Perfect for when you're in the mood for jazz and sake on a weekday evening.
Jeremy Kim: No cover Monday and Tuesday, no live show on Sunday.
8. Kuruma Zushi
7.9
7 E 47th St (btwn 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews
PureWow: Duck into a nondescript office building in Midtown, go up to the second floor and you’ll be whisked into a sushi wonderland with an incredible omakase menu. Don’t forget to try the king crab. Read more.
Time Out New York: Toshihiro Uezu’s 12-person sushi bar turns out jaw-dropping nigiri in its purest, most traditional form, delivered from his hands to yours. Read more.
Rachel W.: Their $20 sushi lunch special is the best deal in NYC.
9. Limani
7.7
45 Rockefeller Plz (51st Street), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 19 tips and reviews
Eater: Long Island Greek fish restaurant Limani recently opened its second location. The name means seaport in Greek and appropriately offers a fish focused menu including whole fish baked in salt. Read more.
John E: Food is fantastic, particularly the chicken kebab, which keeps me coming back. Outdoor dining pop-up area during the summer is a rare find in this area. But service is consistently disappointing.
Özge Özsoy: Very lazy guys! If you want to wait more than 30 minutes you can eat!
11. Ethos
8.4
905 1st Ave (at 51st St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 79 tips and reviews
Zoë E.: Incredible food, great service and an adorable atmosphere. No need to order hummus - they bring you hummus and pita when you sit down. Say it's your birthday - you're in for a treat.
The Corcoran Group: Come and enjoy delicious Greek food, especially the Grilled Calamari, Shrimp & Octopus, and get a whole Bronzini. The clintele skews older.
Dan Berube: Great service and yummy seafood. Grilled calamari is the best I've had.
13. Tenzan
7.8
988 2nd Ave (at E 52nd St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 65 tips and reviews
Julie Lindenman: Order the gyoza here, it's excellent. The green tea is great too and unlimited. My favorite Japanese restaurant in midtown east.
Heather U: Peanut avocado roll = to die for!!!
Stephane Adam: Sushi is great, and lunch combo is ridiculous! They give you a ton of food!
15. Yama 49
7.4
308 E 49th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 26 tips and reviews
IMG .: Best sushi and sashimi in the neighborhood. A secret gem!
RDW: Always good sushi, sake good, prices for amount real fair too, just they close so early, but nice private spot Read more.
Jenna Amicucci: Soba noodles, Kani salad, sashimi and an assortment of rolls.........amazing!!!! Best sushi in NYC and best value anywhere!!!!