The 10 Best Restaurants In Midtown East New York City

Midtown East in New York City is home to many great boutiques and department stores, and MOMA is within walking distance. There are also many incredible places to eat in Midtown East. We’ve featured some of the best.

1. Sushi Yashuda

Restaurant, Japanese, Sushi

Sushi Yashuda is an upscale sushi restaurant located in Midtown East. Their sushi is selected from all over the world, including of course, Japan. They offer an uncluttered atmosphere with bamboo wood. The chefs at Sushi Yashuda turn sushi making into a science, preparing the rice carefully and selecting the freshest fish. They also pay attention to the ‘energy’ of the fish they select. They design their meals according to their customers’ needs and preferences, so no two meals are the same.

2. Bukhara Grill

Bar, Restaurant, Indian, Asian, Vegetarian, Vegan

Opened in 1999, Bukhara Grill brings flavors of North Indian cuisine. The atmosphere is rustic and creative with Persian carpets hung from the ceiling and cups and utensils brought from India. On the first floor there is a bar and a decorative cascading waterfall. On the second floor is the main dining area with a terrace that overlooks Amster Yard. The third floor is for private parties. A daily lunch buffet is offered and they are known for their flavorful kebabs.

3. Hillstone

Restaurant, American

Hillstone is a chain restaurant with a location in Midtown East that offers surf and turf. The Hillstone Burger is popular, a huge burger with melted cheddar. They also offer sushi and specialty drinks, and deliver an atmosphere that is both relaxed and sophisticated.

4. Avra Estiatorio

Restaurant, Greek, Seafood, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Avra Estiatorio is a Greek restaurant in Midtown East offering fresh fish and good service. The restaurant is decorated to look like a villa in Greece. The Kolokithi appetizer is popular, with crispy zucchini and eggplant chips. They also have an impressive wine list.

5. Shun Lee Palace

Restaurant, Chinese

Shun Lee Palace is an upscale Chinese restaurant in Midtown East that opened in 1971. It has an elegant atmosphere and the dishes are both trendy and traditional. The Szechuan beef is a popular dish.

6. Alcala Restaurant

Restaurant, Spanish

Alcala Restaurant is a Spanish restaurant with a relaxed setting and a back garden. They have a tapas menu in addition to a main menu. Trying the tapas is a good way to sample different dishes. They are well-known for their sangria and their paella and stuffed pepper are popular dishes.

7. Piccolo Fiore

Restaurant, Italian

Piccolo Fiore is an upscale Italian restaurant in Midtown East. It has Renaissance art reproductions on the walls, live music, and also offers cooking classes.

8. Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant

Bar, Restaurant, Seafood

Grand Central Oyster Bar is a seafood place in Midtown East with vaulted ceilings. Their oysters and chowder are popular and they also serve cheesecake and pies. The fried jumbo shrimp plate is another popular dish. They accept reservations for large parties.

Midtown Restaurant

If you are looking for a budget-friendly place in Midtown East, Midtown Restaurant is a good place to go. It is a diner that offers tasty Greek and Italian plates.

Midtown Restaurant, 155 E 55th Street, New York, NY, USA +1 212 644 1611

9. Tao Uptown

Restaurant, Nightclub, Asian, Fusion, Dim Sum

Tao Uptown is an Asian fusion restaurant in Midtown. It has a giant Buddha statue in the center of the space and a lovely ambiance. The lunch special is popular as are the cocktails.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.