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The Midtown East List by Urban Compass
BLT Steak is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

1. BLT Steak

106 E 57th St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 97 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Laurent Tourondel adds French flair to his flagship steakhouse.

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

2. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.6
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 405 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Chow down on oysters, chowders, and other crustacean deep within Grand Central Station.

Hide-Chan Ramen is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

3. Hide-Chan Ramen

8.4
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 317 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Authentic and creamy tonkotsu ramen on 52nd Street.

Sofrito is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

4. Sofrito

400 E 57th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Sutton Place · 126 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Enjoy upscale and indulgent Puerto Rican cuisine in a club-like lounge.

Sushi Ann is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

5. Sushi Ann

7.5
38 E 51st St (Park Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: High-end Japanese food at the welcoming sushi bar.

P.J. Clarke's is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

6. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The old-time burger bistro is known for its jukebox, chalkboard menu, and signature home fries.

Nobu Fifty Seven is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

7. Nobu Fifty Seven

9.0
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The midtown location of sushi haven Nobu is swarming with power lunchers and regulars.

Beekman Bar & Books is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

8. Beekman Bar & Books

889 1st Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Turtle Bay · 24 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Cigars and whiskey are best served in this leather-clad room filled with books.

Bierhaus NYC is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

9. Bierhaus NYC

7.5
712 3rd Ave (45th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 158 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Head to the second floor of this indoor beer garden for bratwursts and liters of beer.

Stage House Tavern is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

10. Stage House Tavern

8.4
366 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
Beer Garden · 48 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The British-style pub serves only American brews, but manages to find the rarest kinds.

Uncle Charlie's is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

11. Uncle Charlie's

8.0
139 E 45th St Fl 2 (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Turtle Bay · 26 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The second-floor gay piano bar offers sing-along show tunes for Broadway aficionados.

TY Bar is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

12. TY Bar

7.2
57 E 57th St, New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Put on your nighttime best for an evening at the Four Seasons’ bar, where martinis are the must-order.

Sofia Wine Bar is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

13. Sofia Wine Bar

8.7
242 E 50th St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 93 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Settle down for a romantic date at the wine bar with a classic atmosphere.

Snafu Bar is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

14. Snafu Bar

5.8
127 E 47th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Turtle Bay · 48 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Perfect for an after-hours drink or a game of pool, Snafu is always filled with professionals looking to play.

Saks Fifth Avenue is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

15. Saks Fifth Avenue

8.9
611 5th Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 290 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: As the mecca of fashion in New York City, the seven-floor department store has everything a designer-lover would ever need or want, and then some.

Barneys New York is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

16. Barneys New York

660 Madison Ave (btwn E 60th & E 61st St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 221 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The high-end department store is known for its couture designers and is the birthplace of New York style.

17. Bloomingdale's

8.4
1000 3rd Ave Fl 5 (btwn E 59th & E 60th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 342 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Department stores have used Bloomingdale’s as a model for excellence for decades. It’s the arbiter of casual and party fashion.

Bergdorf Goodman is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

18. Bergdorf Goodman

8.9
754 5th Ave (btwn E 57th & E 58th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 241 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Like its other designer counterparts, Bergdorf’s has been known to house designer duds before other stores in the city. It’s flashy Fifth Avenue location makes it a destination for all fashionistas.

Apple Fifth Avenue is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

19. Apple Fifth Avenue

9.0
767 5th Ave (btwn E 58th & E 59th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Midtown East · 1235 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Apple’s famed glass outpost is right on Fifth Avenue and when new products come out, you can bet folks will line up around the block.

Zara is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

20. Zara

8.0
500 5th Ave (42nd St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Midtown East · 62 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Stop by the European brand’s flagship store in New York for the latest in trendy yet affordable fashions.

FAO Schwarz is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

21. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Every child’s dreams of playing on that life-size piano, but walking around FAO Schwarz will fill every heart with joy.

Henri Bendel is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

22. Henri Bendel

716 5th Ave (at 56th St), New York, NY
Boutique · Midtown East · 94 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: For all your couture accessory needs, Bendel’s specializes in bags, jewelry, watches, and hair accents.

Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

23. Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza

7.0
Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Plaza · Turtle Bay · 25 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Walk along this brick-lined area complete with funky gold and silver human-shaped sculptures.

Sutton Place Park is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

24. Sutton Place Park

8.5
1 Sutton Pl S (btwn E 56th & E 57th St), New York, NY
Park · Sutton Place · 23 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Enjoy the river-adjacent park with breathtaking views.

Samuel Paley Park is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

25. Samuel Paley Park

7.8
3 E 53rd St (Fifth Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown East · 32 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Only steps away from busy streets, Paley Park’s waterfall makes it a perfect respite from city life.

Greenacre Park is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

26. Greenacre Park

8.9
217 E 51st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Plaza · Turtle Bay · 49 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The tiny park is easy to miss, but a small fountain of cascading water will make it worth a second look.

Ralph Bunche Park is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

27. Ralph Bunche Park

6.7
New York
Park · 7 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Relax near the tall walls of greenery and statues in Ralph Bunche Park.

Vanderbilt YMCA is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

28. Vanderbilt YMCA

6.6
224 E 47th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Gym and Studio · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Work out in the fitness rooms, cycling studios or full-sized swimming pool.

Bliss 49 Spa is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

29. Bliss 49 Spa

541 Lexington Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Spa · Turtle Bay · 66 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Get the full spa treatment at Bliss’s 49th Street location. Hair removals, massages, and bridal packages keep neighbors in literal bliss.

Bumble & Bumble is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

30. Bumble & Bumble

9.2
146 E 56th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Hair Salon · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The high-end hair care salon plays pump-up music and uses its products exclusively at their midtown salon.

Mario Badescu is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

31. Mario Badescu

8.6
320 E 52nd St (Btwn 1st & 2nd Aves), New York, NY
Spa · Turtle Bay · 33 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Get the anti-aging works at Mario Badescu on 52nd Street.

32. Todd English Food Hall

1 W 59th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Food Court · Midtown East · 154 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: This expansive food market houses Luke’s Lobster, No. 7 Sub, Billy’s Bakery, Sushi of Gari, and much more. All edible options are curated by Todd English who runs the upstairs dining concourse.

Macaron Café is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

33. Macaron Café

7.3
750 3rd Ave (btwn 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Turtle Bay · 37 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Silky French macarons come in various flavors, and tasty panini are up for grabs for lunch.

34. Ess-a-Bagel

8.4
831 3rd Ave (btwn 50th & 51st St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Turtle Bay · 359 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Take a bite out of one of these fluffy bagels and douse it with one of the many different flavors of cream cheese.

Magnolia Bakery is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

35. Magnolia Bakery

7.7
107 E 42nd St (42nd St & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 114 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Visit the legendary downtown cupcake haunt at its Midtown location.

Murray's Cheese at Grand Central Market is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

36. Murray's Cheese at Grand Central Market

8.2
42nd St at Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Cheese Store · Turtle Bay · 38 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Located in Grand Central, Murray’s midtown outpost has all the aged cheeses and raw milks made downtown.

Grand Central Terminal is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

37. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Take a tour of the historical terminal where catching a train is just the one of the many draws to this transportation hub.

Rockefeller Center is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

38. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Hang around the shopping, dining, and transit plaza where the famous Christmas tree and ice skating rink are open in the winter.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

39. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: As the beacon of modern art in New York City, the MoMA is a landmark that can be revisited over and over again.

Japan Society is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

40. Japan Society

9.3
333 E 47th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Turtle Bay · 49 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Artists, scholars, and professors host more than 100 events a year that portray Japanese culture, food, and history.

United Nations is one of The Midtown East List by Urban Compass.

41. United Nations

760 United Nations Plz (at 1st Ave & E 46th St), New York, NY
Government Building · Turtle Bay · 127 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Venture to the United Nations headquarters and catch glimpses of diplomats and politicians.