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- LLisaVIPNew York City •8 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWowza! Stunning from the minute you leave the sidewalk. The bar is a delight, the meals delicious, the service superb.More infoLa Grande Boucherie NYCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown West•4.5
- JJenniferVIPNew Jersey •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat! Thanks we enjoyed everything! Will be backMore infoThe Smith - MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East•4.7
- JjeanineNew York City •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoWhat can I say…Carmine’s never disappoints. It’s just one of my all time favorites in NYC. Food and service and cocktails were fantastic!More infoCarmine's - 44th Street - NYCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Theater District•4.7
- TTiaVIPWashington, D.C. Area •16 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThis was our last meal in the city before heading back to DC. We had the fixed price lunch menu. The octopus and calamari appetizers and the squid ink spaghetti with lobster as the entree were all delicious. We also ordered the lobster Mac & cheese, which we highly recommend. We had to take our dessert to go though!More infoSea Fire GrillPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Midtown East•4.8
- KKaitlynAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had an amazing experience! My sister and I went for the Wine Weekend Dinner and it’s is a great deal. Everything we ordered was delicious with great portions. The service was fast and attentive. Overall we loved it and will be going back!More infoSmith & Wollensky - New YorkPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown East•4.6
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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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