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NYC's Midtown Lunch
Sushiden is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

1. Sushiden

123 W 49th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Theater District · 19 tips and reviews
Sushi Shop is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

2. Sushi Shop

31 W 52nd St, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews
Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春 is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

3. Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春

7.4
24 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 226 tips and reviews
Momofuku Milk Bar is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

4. Momofuku Milk Bar

119 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Theater District · 283 tips and reviews
Má Pêche is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

5. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews
Katsu-Hama is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

6. Katsu-Hama

8.0
11 E 47th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Tonkatsu Restaurant · Midtown East · 121 tips and reviews
Dishes is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

7. Dishes

7.5
6 E 45th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 61 tips and reviews
Café China is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

8. Café China

13 E 37th St (btwn 5th Ave & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Garment District · 274 tips and reviews
Bouchon Bakery is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

9. Bouchon Bakery

1 Rockefeller Plz (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Rockefeller Center · 149 tips and reviews
Xi'an Famous Foods is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

10. Xi'an Famous Foods

24 W 45th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 256 tips and reviews
Tomiz is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

11. Tomiz

18 E 41st St (btw 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 161 tips and reviews
Grand Central Terminal is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

12. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews
Udon West - Midtown East is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

13. Udon West - Midtown East

150 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 70 tips and reviews
Bill's Bar & Burger is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

14. Bill's Bar & Burger

7.9
16 W 51st St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 354 tips and reviews
Magnolia Bakery is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

15. Magnolia Bakery

8.7
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews
Potbelly Sandwich Shop is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

16. Potbelly Sandwich Shop

7.2
30 Rockefeller Plz Ste L3, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Rockefeller Center · 29 tips and reviews
Rock Center Cafe is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

17. Rock Center Cafe

20 W 50th St (Rockefeller Center), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 112 tips and reviews
Café Duke is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

18. Café Duke

140 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Deli · Theater District · 83 tips and reviews
Casa Lever is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

19. Casa Lever

8.4
390 Park Ave (btwn E 53rd St & E 54th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 69 tips and reviews
Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

20. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.6
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 405 tips and reviews
La Fonda del Sol is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

21. La Fonda del Sol

6.5
200 Park Ave (MetLife Building), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Midtown East · 52 tips and reviews
Paris Baguette is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

22. Paris Baguette

8.1
591 Lexington Ave (corner of 52nd St.), New York, NY
Bakery · Turtle Bay · 40 tips and reviews
Caffé Bene is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

23. Caffé Bene

1611 Broadway (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Café · Theater District · 275 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Cooked to order waffles are one of Caffe Bene's signatures

Eggs Travaganza is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

24. Eggs Travaganza

7.7
E 52nd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
Food Truck · Midtown East · 27 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: An unassuming cart that has a knack for simple and delicious sandwiches-the chorizo, egg, and cheese especially.

The Shop is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

25. The Shop

7.2
485 5th Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A gourmet microstore with a cafe that serves espresso and coffee drinks that you can chase with a half-sized donut from Brooklyn's Dough.

Pershing Square Café is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

26. Pershing Square Café

6.8
90 E 42nd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 161 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Stop in here for what may be the best pancakes in Midtown - buttery, slightly crispy, and fluffy.

Sakagura is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

27. Sakagura

9.1
211 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Underground bar that offers great soba without the pomp and circumstance.

La Grenouille is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

28. La Grenouille

3 E 52nd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Old school, classic French fine dining.

Smith & Wollensky is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

29. Smith & Wollensky

8.6
797 3rd Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 236 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Classic New York steakhouse with a serious ribeye and some surprisingly good desserts.

db Bistro Moderne is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

30. db Bistro Moderne

7.5
55 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 93 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Daniel Boulud's French-American mashup restaurant with great bistro fare alongside burgers and fries.

The Modern is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

31. The Modern

8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews
Burger Joint is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

32. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Decent burgers hidden inside the Parker Meridien hotel.

Katsu-Hama is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

33. Katsu-Hama

8.0
11 E 47th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Tonkatsu Restaurant · Midtown East · 121 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Choose from a variety of katsu, including stellar kurobuta, salmon, chicken, prawn, and even cheese-filled pork.

Ise Menkui-Tei is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

34. Ise Menkui-Tei

6.8
58 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Midtown East · 131 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Not our favorite ramen, but the bowls of noodles are plentiful and cheap.

Uncle Gussy's is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

35. Uncle Gussy's

8.5
345 Park Ave (51st and Park Avenue), New York, NY
Food Truck · Midtown East · 76 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Greek food truck with solid souvlaki, friendly service, and homemade Greek specials like pork chops and baklava. Lines can grow long; go early or late to skip the lunch rush.

Certe is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

36. Certe

8.0
22 West 55th Street (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews
Margon is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

37. Margon

8.6
136 W 46th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Theater District · 117 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Cheap hole in the wall diner in the heart of midtown, an unlikely but delicious source for Cubanos and other sandwiches.

The Halal Guys is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

38. The Halal Guys

8.7
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 890 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: For late night cravings, grab the chicken and lamb over rice.

Maison Kayser is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

39. Maison Kayser

8 W 40th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Garment District · 91 tips and reviews
Restaurant Riki is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

40. Restaurant Riki

141 E 45th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

41. Shake Shack

8.1
49 Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level Dining Concourse, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 126 tips and reviews
Melt Shop is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

42. Melt Shop

7.8
135 W. 50th St., New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Theater District · 70 tips and reviews
Gregorys Coffee is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

43. Gregorys Coffee

7.3
58 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 154 tips and reviews
Gregorys Coffee is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

44. Gregorys Coffee

7.5
12 E 46th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 83 tips and reviews
Lexington Brass is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

45. Lexington Brass

517 Lexington Ave (at 48th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 135 tips and reviews
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

46. CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

459 Lexington Ave (at E 45th St), New York, NY
Bubble Tea Shop · Turtle Bay · 67 tips and reviews
TreeHaus is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

47. TreeHaus

830 3rd Ave, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 100 tips and reviews
Pizza By Cer Tè is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

48. Pizza By Cer Tè

132 E 56th St (Park Avenue), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Midtown East · 43 tips and reviews
Glaze Teriyaki is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

49. Glaze Teriyaki

7.3
643 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 51 tips and reviews
Sapporo is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

50. Sapporo

152 W 49th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Theater District · 186 tips and reviews
Iroha is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

51. Iroha

152 W 49th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Theater District · 43 tips and reviews
Lucky Cat is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

52. Lucky Cat

6.9
232 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 40 tips and reviews
Kitto is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

53. Kitto

16 E 48th St (Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Midtown East · 11 tips and reviews
Macaron Café is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

54. Macaron Café

7.3
750 3rd Ave (btwn 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Turtle Bay · 37 tips and reviews
Barilla Restaurants is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

55. Barilla Restaurants

1290 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave @ 52nd (entrance on 52nd)), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 217 tips and reviews
New York Kimchi is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

56. New York Kimchi

6.8
16 W 48th St, New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Midtown East · 26 tips and reviews
Aburiya Kinnosuke is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

57. Aburiya Kinnosuke

213 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews
Butterfish is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

58. Butterfish

550 Madison Ave (56th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 5 tips and reviews
Organic Avenue is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

59. Organic Avenue

111 W 40th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Theater District · 17 tips and reviews
Bento is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

60. Bento

4.7
691 3rd Ave (btwn 43 & 44 Sts), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 13 tips and reviews
BentOn Cafe is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

61. BentOn Cafe

6.8
156 E 45th St (btwn 3rd Ave & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 16 tips and reviews
Le Pain Quotidien is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

62. Le Pain Quotidien

7.1
685 3rd Ave (at E 44th St), New York, NY
Café · Turtle Bay · 28 tips and reviews
Cafe Grumpy is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

63. Cafe Grumpy

8.5
89 E 42nd St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews
DIG is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

64. DIG

7.9
150 E 52nd St (Between Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 57 tips and reviews
Dig Inn is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

65. Dig Inn

275 Madison Ave (btwn E 39th & E 40th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Murray Hill · 78 tips and reviews
Bluestone Lane is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

66. Bluestone Lane

805 3rd Avenue (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 39 tips and reviews
Untamed Sandwiches is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

67. Untamed Sandwiches

43 W 39th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 111 tips and reviews
Roast Kitchen is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

68. Roast Kitchen

7.5
423 Madison Ave (btwn 48 & 49th Aves), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 23 tips and reviews
FIKA is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

69. FIKA

114 W 41st St (btwn 6th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Theater District · 36 tips and reviews
Shinbashi is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

70. Shinbashi

7 E 48th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Midtown East · 14 tips and reviews
Cafe 49 is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

71. Cafe 49

6.6
49th Street (5th Avenue And Madison Avenue), Manhattan, NY
Japanese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Alidoro is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

72. Alidoro

8.8
18 E 39th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 67 tips and reviews
Luke's Lobster is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

73. Luke's Lobster

8.4
207 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 47 tips and reviews
Zibetto Espresso Bar is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

74. Zibetto Espresso Bar

501 5th Ave (42nd St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 27 tips and reviews
Ground Central Coffee Company is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

75. Ground Central Coffee Company

155 E 52nd St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 198 tips and reviews
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

76. Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

8.5
21 W 45th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews
Park Italian Gourmet is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

77. Park Italian Gourmet

60 W 45th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Deli · Midtown East · 44 tips and reviews
Kobeyaki is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

78. Kobeyaki

7.6
110 W 40th Street (at Broadway), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Garment District · 68 tips and reviews
Pergola is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

79. Pergola

109 W 39th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Deli · Garment District · 17 tips and reviews
Szechuan Gourmet is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

80. Szechuan Gourmet

21 W 39th St (btwn 5th and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Garment District · 173 tips and reviews
Zeytinz is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

81. Zeytinz

24 W 40th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Deli · Midtown East · 32 tips and reviews
Wasabi Sushi & Bento is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

82. Wasabi Sushi & Bento

7.2
501 7th Ave (at W 40th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Theater District · 113 tips and reviews
Nishida Shoten Ramen is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

83. Nishida Shoten Ramen

8.0
302 E 49th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 40 tips and reviews
Donna Bell's Bakeshop is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

84. Donna Bell's Bakeshop

301 W 49th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 78 tips and reviews
Fuku+ is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

85. Fuku+

15 W 56th St Fl 1 (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Midtown East · 75 tips and reviews
Momosan Ramen & Sake is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

86. Momosan Ramen & Sake

7.7
342 Lexington Ave (btwn E 39th & E 40th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Murray Hill · 104 tips and reviews
Poké Kitchen is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

87. Poké Kitchen

127 E 39th St (Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Murray Hill · 8 tips and reviews
Taylor St. Baristas is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

88. Taylor St. Baristas

33 E 40th St (at Madison St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 64 tips and reviews
for:ground is one of NYC's Midtown Lunch.

89. for:ground

8 E 41st St, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 12 tips and reviews