Lani Mark: Fantastic, quiet location, beautiful rooms and very comfortable beds! Highly recommended for everything from business travel to family vacations.
Brian Goldberg: American breakfast is worth it. Morning pastries worth the trip to the gym. Library laid back atmosphere. Service could be more attentive.
Jairo Marte: Consistency, and professional service is reserved for your elite group here. Remember to use your concierge.
2. Café Carlyle
8.4
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Upper East Side · 24 tips and reviews
Lana Chan: Great menu for summer 2010 Restaurant Week. Reco the pea soup, steak, chocolate cake
naveen: you most certainly should have 'woody allen and the eddy davis jazz band' on your new york list. to get: chicken hash; dover sole; your choice of martini.
Village Voice: Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Pricey Dinner and Show.
7. Ryan's Daughter
8.3
350 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 66 tips and reviews
NY Waterway: The ultimate neighborhood bar, complete with bar games, great beers both on tap and in bottle, and friendly atmosphere with wonderful staff. Food is not served, so eat beforehand or enjoy free chips.
New York Habitat: Not quite a dive bar but certainly not an upscale joint, just a good local spot. They've got pool, darts, and even a basketball game to pass the time. Plus who can argue with free potato chips?
Teresa W: Mick and Jimmy: my favorite bartenders in all of NYC.
8. The Surrey
7.8
20 E 76th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 30 tips and reviews
Frani Lieberman: A beautiful hidden gem. Relaxing, jazzy tunes and a gorgeous view- if it's not too busy with hotel patrons, they'll let us regular folk up to enjoy.
ToryBurch: Have a relaxing moment on the rooftop deck where bespoke drinks are made with herbs from the garden.
Travel + Leisure: The in-house mixologist, on hand 24/7, will craft your perfect cocktail in the comfort of your room—and show you how to concoct drinks like Basil Lime Gimlets.
9. Brasserie Cognac East
7.0
963 Lexington Ave (70th Street), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 19 tips and reviews
Caroline Schulweis: Great food and drinks. My favorites are the burger, the spinach salad, crab cakes, and steak frites. Leave room for chocolate soufflé!
Caroline McBride: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea is an extra bonus! Very relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere, very French feel. Chef Hugo is phenomenal!
Cesar Razuri: Cute spot. Try the Farm Raised Chicken Paillard and pair with the Sancerre. It's good!