1. Hillstone
153 E 53rd St (SW 54th & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews
David Berkowitz: off menu: amazing chicken fingers at this location. ask for flying chicken platter
Fischetti, J: Ask for the Hickory Burger. It's not on the menu, and the best burger ever.
Saralyn Cohen: The veggie plate is not on the menu but they will make it for you. 5 veg items. My fave.
Tim Fogarty: Order off menu, they love the challenge! The vegetarian chili was amazing!
Yanique: 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!
LogoTV: Great Dinner, drinks and drag SHOWS! At the same time! Milan, RuPaul's Drag Race Season 4
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: 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 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 Li: If you enjoy being fat, have them keep the skin on the turkey. Perfection
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 Redgate: Not on the menu, but you have to order crab cakes here, they are incredible!
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 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!
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: 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 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 Rose: Download the app "roast" to get your 11th bowl free and to skip the line!
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 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: Order the truffle fries!
15. Restaurant Riki
141 E 45th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews
Jokway: 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 (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!
California: Fantastic fresh Fish and beef skewers! Try the plum wine too!