The Modern is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

1. The Modern

8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews

Tablet HotelsTablet Hotels: The Modern is a lovely spot without any of the pretension that can sometimes plague these types of restaurants. The setting - from the decor to the sculpture garden view, is possibly the best in NYC.

BLOUIN ARTINFOBLOUIN ARTINFO: Begin or end your MoMA trip at this award-winning restaurant, which showcases German artist Thomas Demand. Look closely - the forest is not real but created with 270,000 intricate paper leaves. Read more.

MoMAMoMA: After the Museum closes, head over to The Modern for the MoDERN MaRTINI. Cilantro-infused Tanqueray and fresh lime juice.

The Grill is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

2. The Grill

9.0
99 E 52nd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews

Allie B.Allie Baker: The cocktails and deserts are to die for (get the grasshopper Charlotte and the daily flambe) and the lobster Newburg and Guinea hen Claiborne are insane

Kuo-yu L.Kuo-yu Liang: Go for the excellent dishes prepared table side, including the crab louie salad, prime rib,cherry jubilee and ask about their duck press.

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: The kruellers are the best thing ever. Veal chop pretty good.

Monkey Bar is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

3. Monkey Bar

8.5
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.

EaterEater: 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 GoodmanBergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more.

DIG is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

4. DIG

7.7
150 E 52nd St (Between Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 57 tips and reviews

Mark U.Mark Uhlemann: Skip the chili, lentil soup is off the hook delicious. No matter what you're getting, add lentil soup. You will not regret it!

Christie G.Christie Griffin: This place is basically a hot guy parade at lunchtime. Lol.

Mikey M.Mikey Milnar: 52nd street location is super stingy with their serving sizes...mama is still hungry.

Aretsky's Patroon is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

5. Aretsky's Patroon

8.0
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

Michael P.Michael Palmer: Waygu sirloin and Pinot Noir for lunch in the bar is my slice of heaven.

RazorfishRazorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.

Mulberry & Vine is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

6. Mulberry & Vine

155 E 44th St (3rd Avenue), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 5 tips and reviews

Kelsey✨Kelsey✨: Healthy grab-n-go spot in midtown

John G.John G: Every good thing you can imagine in a single bowl

Mike M.Mike Moniz: Tasty, healthy food

Butter Midtown is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

7. Butter Midtown

7.3
70 West 45th Street (6th Avenue), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 174 tips and reviews

Alec D.Alec Dadisman: The French toast is HUGE, delicious, and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the Brussels sprouts.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Amaaaaaziiiing!

Plwh S.Plwh Stylemeister: Gossip Girl will be proud !

Pizza Rollio is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

8. Pizza Rollio

1 West 59th St, New York, NY
Pizzeria · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

Kenny B.Kenny B: Love the pizza concept!!! delicious!

Toni J.Toni Joly: So yummy. Pizza is great

Simrita C.Simrita Chopra: Very different but very good! A definite must try in the city!

Tommy Bahama Restaurant is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

9. Tommy Bahama Restaurant

8.3
551 5th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Hawaiian Restaurant · Midtown East · 87 tips and reviews

Cristian V.Cristian V: Jerk pork tenderloin with sweet potato mofongo. Can't go wrong

7th.List7th.List: New. What should i try? Drinks? 10 Cane - Mojito with hand-harvested sugar cane from Trinidad Food? Savor - Bronzed Swordfish with Warm Farro Salad, Rainbow Carrots, Jalapeño-Lime Compound Butter Read more.

AJ S.AJ S: The service is a joke

Fields Good Chicken is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

10. Fields Good Chicken

7.7
26 E 40th St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Murray Hill · 18 tips and reviews

Stephanie D.Stephanie DeDecker: The Beets and Corn are delicious - this is a new Midtown favorite!

Sharon T.Sharon Tsao: chicken miso bowl — clean and refreshing

BaturalpBaturalp: The line gets long during lunch time. Order ahead if you can!

Cipriani Le Specialita is one of The 11 Best New American Restaurants in Midtown East, New York.

11. Cipriani Le Specialita

7.6
110 E 42nd St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews

Alex H.Alex Hung: The coffee pana cotta is unreal! Must try!

BravoBravo: Known internationally for the ladies who lunch. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City

Sophie O.Sophie Omnom: The best oatmeal!!! But come early, it goes quick