2. Rainbow Room
8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 53 tips and reviews
Joseph Eyles: The Manhattan and the Staten Island cocktails are great with amazing views across the city. Try the Yuzu Spritz too
Gothamist: The legendary Rainbow Room is reopening today. There will be a festive Sunday brunch in addition to Monday night dinners with live performances open to the public. Sun, 10/5. Read more.
Meredith Blechman: The much-hyped re-opening did not disappoint. The space offers the most incredible view of the city that never sleeps. The staff was incredibly attentive - service rivaled a Danny Meyer restaurant
5. Andaz 5th Avenue
8.5
485 5th Avenue (at 41st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews
Jean P: High ceiling, great view, friendly staffs and excellent location. I would re-visit for sure.
Jen14221: I'm overwhelmed at the size and fabulousness of my room. A private terrace? In NYC? Overlooking the library? Yes please.
The Wall Street Journal: Smaller plates include the roasted lemon chicken on tarragon and couscous ($11). Among the larger entrees and sandwiches, try poached fish with mint salad ($20) or the pulled-pork sandwich ($10). Read more.
7. Aquavit
8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
Leona Henry: This place is a true gem. The salmon festival buffet is to die for, they have awesome salmon and herring dishes
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.
8. King Cole Bar
7.7
2 E 55th St (St Regis Hotel), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 63 tips and reviews
Boon Yap: Pretty awesome drinks. Bloody Marys go down easy. One drinky, two drinky, three drinkies, floor (novices!!). :-)
The New Yorker: “The menu features six kinds of Bloody Mary, which the King Cole claims to have invented in the nineteen-thirties. They call the original the Red Snapper, and it’s spicy, irresistible, and strong.” Read more.
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9. Naya Mezze & Grill
7.4
1057 2nd Ave (btwn 55th and 56th St.), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 58 tips and reviews
Alec Cohen: Shrimp, hummus, falafel, and tilapia were delicious
Courtney ORourke: My favorite!. I visit every time I'm here in the city. Fattouch, spicy shrimp, spicy hummus, schwarma. Don't let the waiter take away spicy shrimp bowl until you've soaked up every drop with the pita.
Courtney ORourke: The most amazing Lebanese food I've tasted. Try the jalapeño hummus, and the spicy garlic shrimp. Incredible flavors.