1. Bierhaus NYC
7.3
712 3rd Ave (45th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 157 tips and reviews
Olessya K: Wursts weren't good at all, but great beer and excellent steamed mussels appetizer, surprisingly for a German resto
Mike Dalessio: Try the sampler platter. Brats, pretzels, kraut, potato pancakes, etc. More than enough for 8.
Wynne: This is the worst bar in New York. The bouncers are racist, low life pricks with nothing better to do than hang out in Midtown on a Saturday afternoon. You're better off giving your money to Wendy's.
2. Ammos Estiatorio
7.6
52 Vanderbilt Ave (at 45th St.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews
Ms Helene: Assorted dips, grilled octopus, deep fried flambé cheese with lemon juice...it's all amazing and centrally located
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 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.
3. Ethos
8.4
905 1st Ave (at 51st St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 79 tips and reviews
Graham Hughes: Totally authentic. The greek salad was as good as it gets. Love the vibe. Will be back for the fish, which looked delicious.
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.
4. Pescatore
6.7
955 2nd Ave (btw East 50th and 51st), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 38 tips and reviews
Annie Alfstad: Great brunch and decent happy hr dinner deal. Slightly older crowd but a few outdoor tables and good bloody Mary's!
Bob P: I've been here for Sunday brunch countless times as part of a group of 6-10. The brunch is very well priced, the food is great, the service is excellent, and the free drink is always welcome.
Amito Bayyari: 2 for 1 sangrias on happy hour...and they are extremely delicious and potent
5. Draught 55
8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews
DoubleDeuce: Warm, cozy and well lit with plenty of crafty brew options on tap and a glass-covered open space in the back. Solid choice.
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!
Olga Eps: The adena kebabs are great (appetizer and main versions). The grape leaves, as well as the mezes are a good order. Wine selection is pretty nice
Murat Ülker: The atmosphere is just like Beyoglu/Istanbul, the food is great and delicious.
Tash Concepcion: A perfect place for a business lunch or dinner but it gets really loud. The Pera Twists and Chicken Brochette are very good. The chicken is very moist and tender in both dishes.
9. Alfama Restaurant
214 East 52nd St (3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Portuguese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 28 tips and reviews
Gilt City: Alfama serves up creative Portuguese cuisine to suit every taste, including the delicate steamed mussels in saffron sauce and stick-to-your ribs fare like the steak-and-chouriço sandwich.
Claude Draillard: Bacalao of the day is always a good pick. Try the wines from all regions and decide the one you want to go back to.
Yi-Ting Wang: Not a great experience, food was a little bland. Wouldn't come again.
11. La Fonda del Sol
6.1
200 Park Ave (MetLife Building), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Midtown East · 52 tips and reviews
Christina Bowers: The croquettes are mouth-watering - the manchego cheese is delicious. For dessert, the chocolate milhojas were light, flavored, crispy - amazing.
Serious Eats: A Spanish restaurant that specializes in tapas; we're particularly big fans of the dessert Buñuelos. The Bull-Tail Sliders are a good pick too!
The New Yorker: “So broadly Spanish (‘modern’) as to include accents of old colonies and rival powers,” with “a casual, airy bar area for tapas and a formal dining room, with Iberian maroons.” Read more.