3. sweetgreen
8.5
66 E 55th St (between Madison Ave and Park Ave), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Midtown East · 19 tips and reviews
Kisha Chandler: Very similar to chopt. Service and salad options are awesome! I would order online next time. Lines are long but they move fast and service with a smile. All dietary needs are available, just ask!
Andrew C: Solid salad place, nice selection of chef creations/featured bowls... but very long lines and overpriced meals, just like any other midtown lunch spot
Pat Hu: Order and ahead and pickup to avoid the prime time lines.
5. The Bar
8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews
Jamia Pope: They have an extensive wine, scotch and bourbon list. The bar food is more like a tiny appetizer but it was delicious.
Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!
Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved
7. 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
8. Monkey Bar
8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.
Eater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.
Bergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more.
10. Mangia
8.0
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews
Jane A: Eggplant tomato soup and wild mushroom, pesto, mozzarella pizza are amazing!
Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!
Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot
11. Bluestone Lane
8.3
1120 Avenue of the Americas (at W 43rd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 82 tips and reviews
Jag Firerwalker: Very good service. The food is great (avoca smash) and the coffee are very nice.
Timelessnomad: Cold brew, soy milk, almond milk, and delish avocado toast. Nice location on the back of the ICP school. Premade salads and vegan baked goods! What!!!!
Kevin Keating: Decent little place in an area lacking in decent little places. Better than the Starbucks on surrounding blocks.
12. DIG
7.7
150 E 52nd St (Between Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 57 tips and reviews
Shesh Paplikar: Small Veggie platter is a perfect deal for lunch. Right size, budget, healthy & tasty!
Christie Griffin: This place is basically a hot guy parade at lunchtime. Lol.
Mikey Milnar: 52nd street location is super stingy with their serving sizes...mama is still hungry.