Best Restaurants in Midtown East, New York City

Top Restaurants in Midtown East

Up to 25 venues across all foods, ranked by FoodIndex Score.

1. #1

   Club A Steakhouse

   Prime Cuts

   Brooklyn steakhouse with prime cuts, seafood, and upscale loft atmosphere.

   240 E 58th St · Midtown East

   Google: 4.8 | Yelp: 4.5 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 87.62

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2. #2

   7th Street Burger

   Smash Burger

   Classic smash burgers with crispy edges, juicy patties, and signature sauces.

   304 E 49th St · Midtown East

   Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.5 | Uber Eats: 4.8

   FoodIndex Score 87.43

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3. #3

   Cinco de Mayo

   Adobada

   NoHo outpost for fast-casual tacos with Tijuana-style flavors.

   153 E 43rd St · Midtown East

   Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.6 | Uber Eats: 4.7

   FoodIndex Score 85.33

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4. #4

   My Pie Pizzeria

   Classic Slice

   Original location serving legendary slices since 1975.

   690 Lexington Ave · Midtown East

   Google: 4.7 | Yelp: 4.4 | Uber Eats: 4.7

   FoodIndex Score 84.14

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5. #5

   International Burgers

   Grilled

   Rockaway Beach BBQ joint featuring smoky, grilled burgers with BBQ sauce.

   311 E 45th St · Midtown East

   Google: 4.9 | Yelp: 5.0 | Uber Eats: 4.7

   FoodIndex Score 83.23

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6. #6

   La Pizza Italia

   Whole Pies

   Historic brick oven pizzeria serving whole pies only since 1929.

   959 2nd Ave · Midtown East

   Google: 4.8 | Yelp: 4.2 | Uber Eats: 4.5

   FoodIndex Score 82.79

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7. #7

   Holy Burgers

   Smash Burger

   National chain specializing in smash burgers with crispy, caramelized crusts.

   906 3rd Ave · Midtown East

   Google: 4.8 | Yelp: 4.1 | Uber Eats: 4.6

   FoodIndex Score 80.81

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8. #8

   UME 1st Ave

   Omakase

   Refined omakase counter with seasonal fish and chef’s tasting menus.

   1154 1st Ave · Midtown East

   Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.5 | Uber Eats: 4.9

   FoodIndex Score 80.50

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9. #9

   KazuNori

   Sushi Grill

   Bronx Japanese restaurant with hibachi-style plates and sushi rolls.

   157 E 53rd St · Midtown East

   Google: 4.7 | Yelp: 4.6 | Uber Eats: —

   FoodIndex Score 79.74

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10. #10

    $1.50 Fresh Pizza

    Neapolitan

    Midtown pizzeria by renowned chef offering authentic Neapolitan pies with soft crusts.

    473 Lexington Ave · Midtown East

    Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 3.8 | Uber Eats: 4.6

    FoodIndex Score 78.17

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11. #11

    Empire Steak House

    Dry-Aged

    Midtown location of dry-aged steakhouse with business-lunch crowd.

    151 E 50th St · Midtown East

    Google: 4.6 | Yelp: 4.0 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 77.74

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12. #12

    LaVista Pizza

    Coal Oven

    Bay Ridge coal oven pizzeria delivering authentic Southern Italian flavors and charred crusts.

    1099 2nd Ave · Midtown East

    Google: 4.8 | Yelp: 3.9 | Uber Eats: 4.4

    FoodIndex Score 77.58

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13. #13

    $1.50 Fresh Pizza

    Vegan Options

    Williamsburg late-night spot famous for creative vegan slices and traditional options.

    151 E 43rd St · Midtown East

    Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 3.9 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 76.49

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14. #14

    Rocco Steakhouse

    Dry-Aged

    Classic New York steakhouse with dry-aged beef and old-school service.

    106 E 57th St · Midtown East

    Google: 4.8 | Yelp: 4.4 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 75.27

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15. #15

    Ben & Jack's Steakhouse

    Cheesesteaks

    Italian-American deli serving Philly-style cheesesteaks and sausage sandwiches.

    219 E 44th St · Midtown East

    Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 4.1 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 74.75

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16. #16

    Tudor City Steakhouse

    Spanish Grill

    Staten Island Spanish-inspired steakhouse with Mediterranean flavors.

    45 Tudor City Pl · Midtown East

    Google: 4.7 | Yelp: 3.4 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.15

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17. #17

    UN Plaza Grill

    Prime Cuts

    International-inspired steakhouse near UN with global wine list.

    845 United Nations Plaza · Midtown East

    Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.1 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 73.11

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18. #18

    Sparks Steak House

    Classic Steakhouse

    Staten Island steakhouse with elegant dining and classic cuts.

    210 E 46th St · Midtown East

    Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 3.7 | Uber Eats: 4.8

    FoodIndex Score 73.09

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19. #19

    Momokawa

    Omakase

    Hidden-style Japanese spot with refined sushi and omakase sets.

    1466 1st Ave · Midtown East

    Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.1 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 71.97

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20. #20

    Smith & Wollensky

    Classic Steakhouse

    Neighborhood steakhouse in historic enclave with grilled cuts and cocktails.

    797 3rd Ave · Midtown East

    Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 3.5 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 70.97

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21. #21

    Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte

    Prime Cuts

    Casual spin-off serving prime steaks, burgers, and craft cocktails.

    155 E 54th St · Midtown East

    Google: 4.2 | Yelp: 3.6 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.88

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22. #22

    Pietros

    Dry-Aged

    USDA Prime dry-aged steaks served sizzling with classic sides.

    890 2nd Ave · Midtown East

    Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 4.0 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.77

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23. #23

    Wollensky's Grill

    Charred Grill

    Casual sibling to Smith & Wollensky with grilled steaks and burgers.

    201 E 49th St · Midtown East

    Google: 4.4 | Yelp: 3.6 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 69.77

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24. #24

    Bobby Van's

    Surf & Turf

    Theater District spot pairing prime steaks with fresh seafood.

    131 E 54th St · Midtown East

    Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 3.7 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 67.90

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25. #25

    Dos Toros Taqueria

    Quick Tacos

    Grand Central fast-casual taco spot with grilled fillings.

    636 Lexington Ave · Midtown East

    Google: 4.5 | Yelp: 3.2 | Uber Eats: —

    FoodIndex Score 67.10

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