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La Grande Boucherie NYC
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.5(8,643)Midtown West - 2
Gallaghers Steakhouse - Manhattan
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(18,516)Midtown West - 3
Soothr
Price: Expensive•Thai•4.7(244)East Village - 4
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH New York
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(5,253)West Village - 5
Bad Roman
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.5(2,511)Upper West Side
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Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(30,426)Theater District - 2
Chez Fifi
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(56)Upper East Side - 3
Nubeluz
Price: Very Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.6(763)NoMad - 4
Le Veau d'Or
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.8(21)Upper East Side - 5
The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.5(6,960)Midtown East
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Buddakan NY
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.6(16,362)Meatpacking District - 2
Beauty & Essex- New York
Price: Expensive•Unspecified•4.6(10,057)Lower East Side - 3
Catch New York
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.4(10,204)Meatpacking District - 4
Serra by Birreria - Eataly NYC Flatiron
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.2(7,109)Gramercy Park - 5
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Price: Expensive•Lebanese•4.7(8,088)Gramercy Park
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Tempura Matsui
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.9(653)Welcome to Tempura Matsui –A Michelin One Star–
Tempura Matsui invites you to experience the fine art of cooking tempura. Within a serene setting, guests have a seat at our counter or tables and can view the delicate preparation of lightly frying fresh fish and vegetables.
We only serve Omakase Dinner Course for $280 per person at 2 specific times Tuesdays through Saturdays between 5:30PM and 8PM.
Also, we serve a Lunch Course for $160 per person at 12 noon only on Fridays and Saturdays.
Open irregularly on Sundays.
Tempura Matsui is designed to emulate a Japanese cottage with warm woods, slate floors. A five-seat bar allows guests to wait for their seats while enjoying a glass of wine, sake, cocktail, or beer.
You may make a reservation one month ahead and any cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the reservation to avoid a $100 charge per person.Caviar Russe
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.9(913)Located in the heart of Midtown, Caviar Russe offers two distinct dining experiences, The Bar & Lounge and The Dining Room. In the Bar & Lounge enjoy all the best of Caviar Russe in a relaxed and refined setting featuring caviar, raw bar and fun bites all paired with fantastic wines, champagnes and cocktails. The Dining room presents a Michelin Starred fine dining experience paired with an extensive selection of Caviar Russe's exclusive caviar, enjoy a 3 or 6 course tasting menu with all items available to order à la carte.
Il Postino
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.9(1,102)Il Postino sets the standard for authentic Italian cuisine. The superior quality of the food and relaxing atmosphere creates a memorable dining experience. Owners Luigi and Maria Russo have built a wonderful dining establishment unrivaled in the neighborhood .Alcala
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.7(612)Alcala is a smaller, more intimate restaurant near the U.N. which serves food from the Basque region of Spain. Alcala creates an elegant and romantic setting while still maintaining an overall casual atmosphere.
Restaurant Nippon
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.9(788)Welcome to Nippon, the heartbeat of authentic Japanese cuisine in New York City since 1963. Nestled on 52nd Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenue, we invite you to indulge in a culinary journey through traditional Edo-mae (Tokyo) style dishes.
Signature Dish: Experience our iconic Beef Negimayaki, a dish that originated right here at Nippon and has since become a global favorite. Delight in our Tempura straight from the tempura bar, a standout feature of our menu. We also take pride in our in-house creations, including premium ni-hachi soba noodles and house-made tofu, which elevate every dish to an extraordinary level.
Special Features: For a truly authentic experience, reserve our Japanese-style tatami room, a private space designed for intimate gatherings with traditional floor seating and elegant décor.
Join us at Nippon, where tradition meets innovation in a setting as timeless as our heritage.Delbianco Prime
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(42)Delbianco Steakhouse is Chef Diego Bigucci’s latest culinary creation. An Italian Steakhouse in the heart of midtown offering sumptuous cuts of prime meats, authentic and traditional Northern Italian fare, and an extensive list of award-winning wines, this is the perfect destination for your business lunch, romantic dinner, or corporate event.
The Garden at The Four Seasons
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.8(390)Overlooking the hotel's grand art-deco designed lobby, The Garden provides a dramatic, enchanted forest-like restaurant setting in the heart of New York City. Select a table in between the twisting, undulating trunks of the African Acacia trees, or enjoy the warm sunlight peering through the oversized windows overlooking 57th street. In this enchanted setting, relaxation and lively conversation come naturally, along with a menu of exceptional, Italian inspired delights.Club A Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(7,235)
Club A Steakhouse provides a truly unique dining experience. Family owned and operated the owner Bruno Selimaj or one of his three sons are onsite and greets each guest every night. Club A Steakhouse manages to encompass the characteristics of a traditional steakhouse & new world modernism that is evident in both the menu and décor. The warmth paired with the distinct menu and extensive wine list make it perfect for any occasion.
Sultan Mediterranean Cuisine NYC
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.6(124)Sultan Mediterranean restaurant typically embodies a warm, inviting ambiance with a design that blends modern elegance and traditional elements.
The menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients with dishes highlighting olive oil, herbs like rosemary and oregano, citrus, seafood, grilled meats, and a variety of fresh salads, hummus, and flatbreads. You’ll find Mediterranean staples like lamb, falafel, baba ghanoush, tzatziki, and a selection of wines from regions like Greece, Italy, and Spain. Dessert options often include baklava or Cheesecake,Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Turkish•4.8(42)So, you’ve been craving for mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine in the vast city of New York. If you want to enjoy the remarkable Mediterranean dishes that would make you feel as though you’ve just walked into the country and enter the unique Mediterranean tastes, Ali Baba Mediterranean Cuisine is the ultimate restaurant to go to! From tasty lentil soup and our signature lahmacun to a remarkable array of vegetarian dishes, seafood, hot and cold appetizers and more, we have everything to satisfy your taste buds! Ali Baba is one of the most reputable Mediterranean Restaurants in NYC, offering a wide range of delightful meals with Mediterranean and Mediterranean flavors, served in a unique and authentic location. The menu is categorically organized so you can easily pick your desired meal. And Also Our fresh balloon bread from the stone oven is served to each table.
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- MMichaelLondon •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat steak, and wine list and superb service. I’ll be back.More infoSmith & Wollensky - New YorkPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown East•4.6
- CChristyVIPTampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoBest food I’ve ever had, we always go Here when we come to the city.More infoSea Fire GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Midtown East•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat restaurant, food was amazing, we had oysters, Escargot’s and Wagyu Carpaccio to start, everything was great. For our main we had Filet Mignon, was cooked to perfection. Cocktails were great!!! Our server Besi was helpful and polite, and helped us to choose right things that we really enjoyed! Thank you for the delicious dinner and wonderful experience!!!More infoLa Grande Boucherie NYCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown West•4.5
- GGilliantVIPIndiana •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoAmazing family style dinner with fabulous service!More infoCarmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerNew York City •1 review4.0Dined on Mar 3, 2025Nice convenient locations. Tomato and goat cheese Tart was very good as was the Miso Cod and Rotisserie Chicken. Nice wine list and the crème burlee was deliciousMore infoBrasserie Cognac Midtown EastPrice: Moderate• French• Midtown East•4.2
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If you’re looking for a perfect neighborhood for a power lunch, look no further. As a hub of world media, Midtown East is one of the most commercial areas of NYC, and you can find a meal worthy of a mogul. Scattered between Grand Central Station and the Chrysler Building are steakhouses surrounded with Sinatra lore, classic cocktail bars, and other timeless institutions. On the casual side, some of the city’s best food trucks and Halal carts prowl the streets, slinging deliciously affordable options to tourists and workers each day.
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