1. Greenacre Park
9.0
217 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Plaza · Turtle Bay · 49 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: We love this perfect and secluded oasis - bring your lunch, enjoy an afternoon read or soak up some sun next to the beautiful waterfall.
pupe ☂: The roar of the waterfall drowns the rest of the world out in a way that, whether you need it or not, you learn to quickly treasure. Bring a laptop, book, or mental hammock...
Mike Malul: With its 25-ft-high waterfall cascading over the rear wall and artfully landscaped trees and plantings, this is truly an oasis of serenity for residents and those who work in the area. Built in 1970.
2. Japan Society
9.3
333 E 47th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Turtle Bay · 48 tips and reviews
Flavorpill: The Japan Society hosts more than 100 events each year in a gorgeous setting-- hello indoor gardens and waterfall! For more info about Japan Society, click here: http://bit.ly/x5HzQZ
veronique @ zaptravel.com .: The stylish, serene lobby of the Japan Society has interior bamboo gardens linked by a second-floor waterfall.
Signs Visual: The Japan Society is a wonderful, and relaxing place to experience. Do visit if you're interested in Japanese culture, and arts, you will be glad you did! Read more.
3. Deux Amis
8.2
356 E 51st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 25 tips and reviews
Romancing Manhattan Tours: Take your dessert to go and head over to waterfall park Read more.
Magdalena Snow: So far really awesome place, super friendly staff, delicious snails and great wine, mini baguettes so feshly incredible you can't just eat one
Carl Muehleisen: Anything on the bar menu. The couscous are great!
4. Le Pain Quotidien
6.9
7 E 53rd St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 75 tips and reviews
Aurimas: They have a beautiful yard with waterfall just outside the shop. Take your food to go and enjoy your meal there
New York Hilton Midtown: Simple, elegant boulangerie fare made w/ organic ingredients when possible. Many vegetarian & vegan options. Sit outside next door by the Paley Park waterfall. - Jonathan / Marketing Dept.
Alicia Gunderman: Fantastic coffee - mornings, afternoons and especially their chilled blend. Wonderful bfast and lunch as well. One of my favorite go to places all over the city
6. Luke's Lobster
8.5
207 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 47 tips and reviews
vincent la vecchia: All food is from Maine. Lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls, craft beer, chips, and specialty soups.
Richard Liriano: Its great to finally have a Luke's Lobster in the East of Midtown. My favorite is the lobster roll with chips & a pickle and a Maine Root soda.
The Corcoran Group: We love how spacious this latest outpost of Luke's is. Best parts: happy hour specials AND soon enough you'll be able to enjoy your lobster rolls over a Maine microbrew in the outdoor area out back!
9. Bryant Park
9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews
Becka Simon: Cleanest public bathroom EVER. The games, library, and outdoor concerts in the summer and shops in the winter make this one of the best parks in NYC
The New Yorker: “Many of the midday strollers in the park are office workers; they have the subdued mood of prison inmates released into the yard for their daily hour of sunshine and exercise.” —Victor Chen, 1974 Read more.
The Wall Street Journal: Try estimating the percentage of women here. On a recent weekday, it was 53%, according to the park's engineer, who considers that a success. "Women are more discriminating park users," he says. Read more.
12. Chambers Hotel
8.0
15 W 56th St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews
Rachel Stein: Love this hotel. Everyone that works here is fabulous. Take a bottle of wine and chill on the 2nd floor!
Jesse Cangiano: The shower and bath is worth it.
CM Brandenburg: Amazing staff, SMOKING ROOMS avail., great room service from ma peche. Completely relaxed-yet-posh, feels like staying in a sublet w/full staff. Bathroom a religious experience!
13. Pampano
7.5
209 E 49th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 86 tips and reviews
Hunter Thomas: Pork entree fantastic, duck really good, too.
The Wall Street Journal: For $39, the "bottomless brunch" covers unlimited small plates and all the Sangria, Bloody Marys or Margaritas one can handle. (There is a two-hour limit to the bottomlessness.) Read more.
Savored: Get the Grand Margarita!