1. Aquavit
8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
refinery29: Try the Arctic Bird's Nest: The star of this dish is a goat cheese parfait that's shaped like an egg and includes a "yolk" made of sea-buckthorn, golden-hued berries from a Scandinavian shrub. Read more.
Isa Sierra: Not exaggerating when I say that this is one of the best meals I've had in NY. Ever. Try the chefs special menu. These 11 courses are an incredible journey through their seasonal dishes. Great wine.
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.
2. The Smith
8.7
956 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 362 tips and reviews
Virginia: If you like your yolks on the runnier side, be sure to let your server know. Otherwise, you'll wind up an overcooked sunny side up egg.
Derek Lee: The flavor of the poached eggs are good but they are more like mildly hard-boiled eggs :-(. The runny yolk would have been better but besides that no major complaints
The Corcoran Group: While dinner here is awesome, we prefer to eat at this hip spot for brunch - reservations are a must. The BLT+E is to die for, and what makes it extra delicious is that it's served on a croissant!
3. Minamoto Kitchoan
8.9
509 Madison Ave (btwn E 52nd & E 53rd St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews
Thomas Mo: Under-known and underrated, this shop serves top notch mochi and Japanese confectionaries.
Justin: Going to relocate soon to Madison b/w 52nd and 53rd. Closed til July 10th.
ММ: Ask for the frequent buyer card. For every $5 you spend, you get a stamp. Once you have 20 stamps, you can redeem $5 against your next purchase -- it's like a 5% discount!
5. Ristorante DeGrezia
7.7
231 E 50th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 15 tips and reviews
Sylvia Lewis: Fab wine selections; had ravioli, eggplant, broccoli rave- all excellent sides for entrée
Michael Schiano: It's a sleeper
Kevin O'wings: Man so this is tougher than I want it to be. Pros and cons. 1 pros great food, spinach pasta with meet sauce. Great the porkchop great. Waiter absolutely horrible. We got there at 7:50pm. They gave
7. Monkey Bar
8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Tim Shey: A fun, faithful facsimile of gilded age Gotham, from the menu to the murals. Order the most old-school stuff on the menu and enjoy.
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.
8. La Cava Wine Bar
7.6
939 2nd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 34 tips and reviews
Georgia R: Fantastic staff, wonderful Malbec, orgasmic panini. Best wine bar in midtown!
Harry: Nice, cozy little wine bar. Decent selection of wines and finger food. Conveniently located. However, the music does not suit the place and decor imho
Sexy LF: Nice selection of wines by the glass and a great, classy after-work scene. This isn't your popcorn and peanuts on the counter crowd.
ArtJonak: Beautiful, centrally located to Rockefeller Plaza. Great NY location walk to all the best shopping, restaurants and cultural activities. Wonderful ambiance throughout, large rooms & excellent service!
melissa welirang: For Gossip Girl fans, walk into the front courtyard. See anything familiar? :)
Pauline Debel: Serena and chuck in season 1 & 2 ❤