Hillstone is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

1. Hillstone

153 E 53rd St (SW 54th & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews

David B.David Berkowitz: off menu: amazing chicken fingers at this location. ask for flying chicken platter

Fischetti, J.Fischetti, J: Ask for the Hickory Burger. It's not on the menu, and the best burger ever.

Saralyn C.Saralyn Cohen: The veggie plate is not on the menu but they will make it for you. 5 veg items. My fave.

Nobu Fifty Seven is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

2. Nobu Fifty Seven

9.1
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews

AshleyAshley: ask for the black cod lettuce cups not on the menu . oh and don't go there in the day expecting crispy rice cuz they don't seve it for lunch !

GG: Off the menu!!! Best way to go. Hush hush

Catherine P.Catherine Payant: Ask for the limited foie gras dumplings (off menu!) they really are worth it!!! Also: Fantastic salmon sashimi with dried Miso (in photo).

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

3. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.2
320 Park Ave Frnt 5A (East 50th between Park & Madison), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 27 tips and reviews

Trac N.Trac Nguyen: you can order a quesadilla even though it's not on the menu

Alejandro V.Alejandro Vite: I'm Mexican and the flavors and tastes made me feel at home. Get the Carnitas Bowl, it is authentic Mexican flavor!

Ryan S.Ryan Sorensen: The line can get crazy long over lunch time but it always moves quickly.

Sushi Ann is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

4. Sushi Ann

7.5
38 E 51st St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

Andy W.Andy Walker: Its not on the menu but try the spicy scallop hand roll

Sonia S.Sonia S: Omakase, off menu items

Cris P.Cris Popenoe: My longtime favorite for absolutely top quality fish, prepared beautifully. You'll think you are in Tokyo (with prices to match). Super nice staff too. Read more.

The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

5. The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen

7.9
485 5th Ave (41st St, inside Andaz 5th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 82 tips and reviews

Jon T.Jon Thomas: Try the off menu item - "CTam"

David G.David Gersten: If you like the gimlet, try the off menu cocktail called the bees knees.

Glen B.Glen Bischoff: Bone marrow and pork belly were superb. Great vibe and cocktails.

Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

6. Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar

8.1
227 E 56th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 45 tips and reviews

Tim F.Tim Fogarty: Order off menu, they love the challenge! The vegetarian chili was amazing!

YaniqueYanique: I love it here! The drag shows are excellent,the drinks are great and the entire experience was lovely! One of the best gay bars in Manhattan! Perfect for a weekend chill spot! Worth the high prices!

LogoTVLogoTV: Great Dinner, drinks and drag SHOWS! At the same time! Milan, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4

by CHLOE. is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

7. by CHLOE.

1 Rockefeller Plz (5th Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 24 tips and reviews

Melissa P.Melissa Perez: The Oh So Fancy Fries are on a secret menu. You gotta ask for em. They taste so yum. I also had a raspberry topped cupcake and a chocolate (hostess looking one). Try em all!

May P.May Phenpatson: Vegan food

Ashley K.Ashley Knight: Sprinkled sugar cookie!

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

8. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.5
1 Rockefeller Plaza Suite N (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Rockefeller Center · 247 tips and reviews

Vaidehi K.Vaidehi K: Can never go wrong with a cortado. It's not on the menu though.

Youssof M.Youssof Mal: Seriously one of the most consistent cups of coffee. Try a Giant Steps or a Three Africas pour over, or order a Trafalgar from the secret menu

Mingfei Y.Mingfei Yan: Blue bottle is my all time favourite. Try the latte and enjoy the silky milk steam.

Toasties East is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

9. Toasties East

8.2
6 E 48th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews

Victoria G.Victoria G: Finally get the hype for sandwiches. Best hot sandwiches I have ever had. Get the Sgt Sweet Pepper on a hero. It's off the menu.

Vicky D.Vicky Davis: The hot dishes & daily specials are remarkable and the sandwich line is always the length of the place, but worth the wait. Not cheap, the portions are huge.

David L.David Li: If you enjoy being fat, have them keep the skin on the turkey. Perfection

La Gioconda is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

10. La Gioconda

8.1
226 E 53rd St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 12 tips and reviews

Kip R.Kip Rupp: We typically get the specials, which are always awesome. But have never had anything off the menu that disappointed.

JoeJoe: Truffle night is awesome.

Sonya D.Sonya Doshi: Loved the Cacio e Pepe!

P.J. Clarke's is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

11. P.J. Clarke's

8.7
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

Simon R.Simon Redgate: Not on the menu, but you have to order crab cakes here, they are incredible!

Andrés N.Andrés Neher: @elRetoBurger la burger increíble! Pueden pedir queso sobre las papas fritas (no esta en el menu). No dejen de probar el Cheese Cake! Un monstruo

Welcome to CollegeWelcome to College: If your college visits bring you to the big city, find a few minutes to grab a bite and watch world go by at PJ Clarke's. The burgers, the mac & cheese, the raw bar...you cannot go wrong here!

Roast Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

12. Roast Kitchen

7.4
423 Madison Ave (btwn 48 & 49th Aves), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 23 tips and reviews

Melissa T.Melissa T: Always so disorganized! Your best bet is to order a hot dish right off the menu. Making your own or getting a cold bowl adds 10 minutes to your wait time!

Kim O.Kim Olavarria: The In Season hot dish is incredible. The spicy walnuts with goat cheese were off the hook. Instead of the recommended sirloin, I added the garlic shrimp and added Sriracha. Oh my is all I can say :)

Ashley R.Ashley Rose: Download the app "roast" to get your 11th bowl free and to skip the line!

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

13. The Capital Grille

8.0
155 E 42nd St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 83 tips and reviews

Annie T.Annie Tsai: Vegetarians: if you ask your waiter, there are a usually a few off menu entrees the kitchen can make for you, e.g. pasta with vegetables or a seared tofu dish when I was last there.

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Yes it's a chain but it rocks. Perfect for a business lunch or team dinner. Service is on point. Seared tuna and Surf & Turf were standouts.

Alayna F.Alayna F: Order the truffle fries!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

14. Shake Shack

8.8
600 3rd Ave (at E 40th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 93 tips and reviews

Yuri K.Yuri Kraymar: Ask for the secret menu.

Stephen Neill O.Stephen Neill O'Brien: Get the shakes.....plus a burger

Blue Man C.Blue Man City Man: Good with smaller groups, like 4 people.

Restaurant Riki is one of The 15 Best Places with Off-Menu Items in Midtown East, New York.

15. Restaurant Riki

141 E 45th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews

JokwayJokway: Try the Satoimo Deep Fried - This is by far one of my favorite snacks. It's actually not on the menu, because it's not a commonly sought-after dish. But it simply is a crave dish, SO GOOD! (via @Foods

John (.John (aka “PHATFoodFan”): Like a shop in Tokyo got transplanted to NYC! Very authentic and good service, cheap and tip is included in price. Get the shrimp & shiitake mushroom stir fry!

CaliforniaCalifornia: Fantastic fresh Fish and beef skewers! Try the plum wine too!