Here Are 16 Of The Best Restaurants In Midtown East: Do You Agree?

MIDTOWN, NY — Midtown East is not traditionally known as a foodie neighborhood, but that doesn't mean there aren't great places to enjoy a meal out.

Recently the staff at Eater NY compiled a list of what they deemed as "The Best Restaurants in Midtown East," a list that spans cuisines, settings and budgets.

Calling the neighborhood as a place for commuting to work and not necessarily a "culinary destination," Eater cites a "strong roster of dining options" that "have managed to survive despite the lack of office crowds during the pandemic."

"There are historical gems, like La Grenouille’s celebrated haute French fare and the Grand Central Oyster Bar. Some of the city’s iconic steakhouses and burger joints exist here, too, as do excellent options for ramen and Sichuan dishes," Eater wrote in their introduction to the list.

The list include known culinary hotspots, like the two-Michelin-starred Aquavit, Le Rock, P.J. Clarke's and Grand Central Oyster Bar, but also other tasty spots like Kjun, Monterey NYC and Grand Sichuan Eastern.

Here's the complete list from Eater NY.

• Hutong New York (731 Lexington Ave.)
• Aquavit (65 East 55th St.)
• Chola (232 East 58th St.)
• La Grenouille (3 East 52nd St.)
• Le Rock (45 Rockefeller Plaza)
• P.J. Clarke's (915 Third Ave.)
• The Grill (99 East 52nd St.)
• Grand Sichuan Eastern (1049 Second Ave.)
• Mischa (157 East 53rd St.)
• Monterey NYC (37 East 50th St.)
• Totto Ramen (248 East 52nd St.)
• Grand Central Oyster Bar (89 East 42nd St.)
• Sushi Yasuda (204 East 43rd St.)
• Kjun (154 East 39th St.)
• Her Name is Han (17 East 31st St.)
• Okdongsik New York (13 East 30th St.)

Let us know your favorite spots in the comment section, or what Midtown East eatery should be added to the list.

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