2. Lantern's Keep
7.9
49 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 108 tips and reviews
Kevin Skobac: Nice speakeasy close to the barren theater district. The waiter made great recommendations. Reservations are recommended.
Serious Eats: At this intimate bar tucked inside the Iroquois Hotel you can sip wine or beer, but we suggest trying the carefully-made, retro-style cocktails.
Nina Yiamsamatha: Perfect place to enjoy cocktails after a show at Radio City - a real midtown gem. You might be tempted to order every drink on the menu...
3. Saks Fifth Avenue
8.8
611 5th Ave Fl 8 (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 290 tips and reviews
Arthur Lu: Best salespeople in town. Attentive, knowledgable and unpretentious!
Bravo: The perfect spot to shop, host a shopping event, or ask Kelly Killoren Bensimon about her lop-sided breasts (well Ramona thought so).
The New Yorker: “While riding in Fifth Avenue buses, girls who knew Holden often thought they saw him walking past Saks’ … but it was usually somebody else.” —J. D. Salinger, “Slight Rebellion Off Madison” Read more.
Igor Lopatonok: Great hotel in art deco style. Room is really BIG! And that view! Friendly stuff and good service's.
The Wall Street Journal: Paris Hilton grew up here. We asked her what it was like to live in a hotel... Read more.
The New Yorker: In 1938, workmen laid down a new 2,295-square-foot rug in the lobby, “stopping only to extricate a workman who had fallen into its folds.” Read more.
5. The Plaza Hotel
8.9
5th Avenue, Central Park South (at Central Park S), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 234 tips and reviews
Tim H: Book early for the Afternoon Tea at The Palm Court restaurant in the hotel. The food is magnificent, service excellent and the Rose verve Champaign is tasty.
The New Yorker: Unfamiliar with the city and hiding out from fans, Charlie Chaplin once stayed here in 1916 because he didn’t know of any other hotel where you could dine. Read more.
New York Habitat: This historic landmark hotel has been seen in dozens of movies. Catch a glimpse through while making your way to Central Park.
6. Radio City Music Hall
9.3
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 390 tips and reviews
Jessica: Wonderful experience, so many talented performers..a must!
TODAY Show: Largest indoor theatre in the world with a marquee that is one whole city-block long.
The New Yorker: When Radio City first opened in 1932, it was the world’s largest enclosed theatre. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. once remarked to a New Yorker reporter, “Don’t you think that it’s a lovely room?” Read more.
7. Grand Central Terminal
8.9
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · Midtown East · 1469 tips and reviews
Nate Bennett: Impossibly large. Come to see the architecture, the constellation murals inside, and the statues and gargoyles outside. Bring a wide angle lens :D
Gossip Girl: This is where it all begins. Or ends. Where S returned from boarding school, where B headed to Yale, and where D and S struck up an unlikely romance. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
TOOTIT.com Online Magazine: Spot someone that looks good and then don't talk to them because that's what you were going to do anyway!
8. Bergdorf Goodman
8.7
754 5th Ave (btwn E 57th & E 58th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 241 tips and reviews
Minka Monica Li: Love bergdorf's. Excellent selection of shoes. Comfortable shopping environment & not as hectic as other department stores.
Bravo: I love to work with Charles in Fendi and Tina in Personal Shopping. I love the Bergdorf shoe selection, and their gowns are among the best in the city. I always treat myself to lunch on 7th floor. Ask
LogoTV: I love Bergdorf Men's store! I'd buy one of everything in there if I could. - Mike Ruiz, The A-List: New York
10. Gucci
8.5
725 5th Ave (btwn E 56th & E 57th St.), New York, NY
Women's Store · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews
Robert Rowe: ...visit this world's largest Gucci Store on 5th Ave and indulge in all that Italian luxury. The ultimate is the VIP lounge on the 3rd floor!!! Read more.
Gucci: A towering glass edifice in the heart of Manhattan, Gucci’s New York store is a grand architectural endeavour that has become a global shopping destination. Situated at 725 5th Avenue, the store cover
Showtime Network: I can’t help myself. New York has the best Gucci store in the country. - Nikki
11. Saint Laurent
8.9
3 E 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 10 tips and reviews
Victor Schrager: get their shoes they're made really well
Verna: Ask for TJ - incredibly helpful but not pushy and actually honest about what looks good/doesn't. Get added to the database because that's how you get invites to the private sales (30-50% off)
Renaud #: I recommend Alexa: had to exchange a parka purchased in another YSL store, she was very efficient & helpful.
12. Zara
7.9
500 5th Ave (42nd St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Midtown East · 62 tips and reviews
Lucky Magazine: Huge, only a few minutes away from the tents in walking-in-huge-heels time, and has everything you’d ever need to look stylish instantly.
Manuel Linares: This is the best Zara store in all NYC. The man department is underground. J'aime the 5th Ave store of ZARA from Spain, Ole!
Kelly Ann Gonzales: If you see a gorgeous dress for $9.99, make sure the zipper is in tact & that there are no tears. Otherwise, the sales rack had some great deals.
13. db Bistro Moderne
7.4
55 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 94 tips and reviews
Tim Mischuk: Terrific apple dessert. Great food food and atmosphere all around. Nice contemporary European Restaurant.
The New Yorker: This sleek bistro offers “haute-cuisine versions of home-cooking favorites.” Their theatrical and legendary DB Burger is “rich, well travelled, charred in the right places, and a little bit jaded.” Read more.
Food & Wine: Apparently recession-proof, the famous short rib, truffle and foie gras–stuffed sirloin burger still remains on the menu.
14. 21 Club
21 W 52nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 129 tips and reviews
Food Network: Ask for a side of 21 Sauce, a spicy blend of ketchup, English mustard, Worcestershire, horseradish and white wine, the sauce has been a signature staple for over 60 years. Via CityEats.com Read more.
HISTORY: The 21 Club is a world famous New York restaurant that started out as a Prohibition-era speakeasy.
The Wall Street Journal: The lounge's dark wood paneling, fireplace, Frederic Remington horse paintings, the low lighting, and the men in suits and ties—despite a recent loosening of the dress code—still beckon another age. Read more.
15. Bulgari
8.4
730 5th Ave (at E 57th St.), New York, NY
Jewelry Store · Midtown East · 7 tips and reviews
Style by Stylism: A classic for those who love a bit of sparkle. This is a great place for engagement rings and earrings. The diamonds are elegantly cut into a more tasteful style than most sparkles.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: BVLGARI! Love it for the obnoxious use of the 'V' instead of the 'U' alone. Yes, obviously amazingly expensive. But really, it's BVLGARI! Embrace it, don't hate!
Andy Tao: Ask for sparkling water if you are thirsty