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- AAnjiaVIPChicago / Illinois •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoTatsiana is amazing! She has a strong sense of customer service and made my dining experience at the restaurant fantastic. I am so grateful for the care she showed me tonight. Additionally, the food was out of this world! I will definitely make this restaurant my go-to spot.More infoLa Grande Boucherie NYCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown West•4.5
- JJohnMississippi •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoI picked this restaurant by looking at online reviews. I could not have made a better choice. Our reservation was on time. We walked in, sat down and were immediately greeted by our server. Emily was her name. She was without a doubt, one of the best servers I have ever had the pleasure of working with she treated my wife and me as if we were her only customer and we were the most important people in the restaurant. It was truly a special occasion for us. The food was everything that she had said it would be and everything that I read online. It was fabulous. We took her suggestions for some of the dishes we got and every suggestion she made was fantastic. I will go back to Carmines anytime I’m in New York City.More infoCarmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District•4.6
- MMichaelCincinnati / Dayton •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent sea food and service great dining experienceMore infoSea Fire GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Midtown East•4.8
- PPaulNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 6, 2025This was an amazing dining experience. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately I don’t remember the name of the server but he was excellent. Great advice on the wine and food! Yes this experience came at a cost but well worth every penny!More infoSmith & Wollensky - New YorkPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown East•4.6
- AAmyVIPNew York City •33 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 5, 2025The Smith is always a go-to favorite. We both had the Kale and Quinoa Salad with avocado--delicious. The waitstaff were friendly, attentive and didn't rush us at all.More infoThe Smith - MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East•4.7
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If you’re looking for a perfect neighborhood for a power lunch, look no further. As a hub of world media, Midtown East is one of the most commercial areas of NYC, and you can find a meal worthy of a mogul. Scattered between Grand Central Station and the Chrysler Building are steakhouses surrounded with Sinatra lore, classic cocktail bars, and other timeless institutions. On the casual side, some of the city’s best food trucks and Halal carts prowl the streets, slinging deliciously affordable options to tourists and workers each day.
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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Midtown East. Our customers recommend The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel, Smith & Wollensky - New York and TAO Uptown
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