1. The Modern
8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews
Tablet 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 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.
MoMA: After the Museum closes, head over to The Modern for the MoDERN MaRTINI. Cilantro-infused Tanqueray and fresh lime juice.
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 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 Liang: Go for the excellent dishes prepared table side, including the crab louie salad, prime rib,cherry jubilee and ask about their duck press.
AmateurConcierge: The kruellers are the best thing ever. Veal chop pretty good.
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 Group: Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.
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.
4. DIG
7.7
150 E 52nd St (Between Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 57 tips and reviews
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 Griffin: This place is basically a hot guy parade at lunchtime. Lol.
Mikey Milnar: 52nd street location is super stingy with their serving sizes...mama is still hungry.
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 Palmer: Waygu sirloin and Pinot Noir for lunch in the bar is my slice of heaven.
Razorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.
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.