Restaurants near 51st Street Lexington Avenue Line

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1. Smith & Wollensky - New York

4.6

Exceptional(9821)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 152 times today

Smith & Wollensky & Wollensky's Grill is open for indoor and outdoor dining.Since 1977, Smith & Wollensky has been New York City's best steakhouse serving USDA Prime dry-aged steaks, premium seafood and award-winning wines.Located in Midtown Manhattan near Central Park, MOMA, Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and Times Square, Smith & Wollensky is the best steakhouse in Midtown Manhattan and New York City.

2. Sea Fire Grill

4.8

Exceptional(3961)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Midtown East

Booked 50 times today

Offering seasonally focused, contemporary American seafood, where only the finest and freshest seafood is highlighted. Guests will be enchanted by the superb selection of raw bar favorites and delicious appetizers which include East & West Coast Oysters, Chilled Lobster, and expertly seasoned Yellowfin Tuna Tartare. Entrée selections are sure to delight, with succulent Alaskan King Crab Legs, elegant Herb Basted Black Bass and the menu wouldn't be complete without the addition of Sea Fire Grill's Surf & Turf - tender filet mignon and buttery steamed lobster and grilled shrimp.

3. Barolo East

4.7

Exceptional(1045)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown East

Booked 30 times today

Barolo East located in midtown east and offers Northen Italian Cuisine . The handmade pasta and daily specials is what differentiates this midtown gem. The rustic decor with contemporary details friendly and welcoming staff ceates a cozy ambience where you can unwind and simply enjoy what the chef has prepared. The bar area is welcoming with vast variety of liquors and cocktails. The wine selection is extensive which allows for many options in choosing a perfect match to go with your meal.

4. Fasano

4.8

Exceptional(236)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Midtown East

Booked 33 times today

With a century-old tradition in hospitality and profound reverence for its Italian heritage, Fasano New York arrives in Midtown bringing forth gastronomic experiences that are as comforting as they are delighting. Restauranteur Gero Fasano and Chef Nicola Fedeli present elegant preservations of northern Italian cuisine and elevated recipes that have been passed down in the Fasano family since 1902.

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5. The Smith - Midtown

4.7

Exceptional(8316)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 132 times today

The Smith is a casual American brasserie with four upbeat locations in New York City: The Smith East Village, The Smith Midtown, The Smith Lincoln Square, and The Smith NoMad, as well as locations in DC and Chicago. We care about every meal and every moment. The menu features bistro classics, seasonal fare, and craft cocktails. Walk in the door and you’re in for a great time. Whether it’s date night, drinks on the town, a big birthday bash, a working lunch, a boozy brunch, or an I-don’t-want-to-cook-tonight night, we’ve got you covered.

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6. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke

4.4

Awesome(344)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 33 times today

Park Ave Kitchen opened quietly on 12/14/23, on the corner of 48th Street and Lexington Avenue in NYC. Located on the ground floor of beautiful 277 Park Avenue, Chef Burke created a New-American Brasserie with a widely varied food and beverage offering, thanks to its unique combination of ala carte dining room and cafe/grab & go shared space. Complemented by a high degree of hospitality, Park Ave Kitchen has quickly become one of the most popular midtown dining destinations.From dry-aged steaks to fresh fish, sushi to juicy burgers, grain bowls to custom salads, delicious desserts and specialty coffees, Park Ave Kitchen offers something for everyone. Breakfast (served all day!), lunch, Happy Hour and dinner! The bar offers award-winning wines, an eclectic beer list, creative cocktails and mocktails.Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke is Chef David Burke’s first new venture in NYC in almost 3 years, and a welcome neighbor to David Burke Tavern, his flagship NYC locale.

7. tán

4.7

Exceptional(799)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Unspecified • Midtown East

Booked 32 times today

Imbued by the vibrant energies of Tulum and the Yucatán Penninsula, tán's hyper modernist menu by acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Jonatán Gomez Luna Torres features coastal Mexican fare with rebellious and bold flavors inspired by their travels and heritage. Join us for dinner nightly. ¡Salud!

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8. Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

4.2

Awesome(208)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Midtown East

Booked 48 times today

Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato opened Brasserie Cognac de Monsieur Ballon in April 2008. The duo brought their love for French culture and cuisine to New York City and gave the Big Apple an authentic slice of such, with a brasserie style menu combining French classics with modern creations.

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9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - New York, NY | Midtown Manhattan

4.5

Awesome(2652)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown East

Booked 37 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

10. Monterey

4.5

Awesome(519)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 57 times today

Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.

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5.0
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5.0
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Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a great experience, the whole staff makes you feel like great friends. On top of the best steak and cheesecake in new york it's the whole service that makes me keep coming back.
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4.0
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Good food and excellent service. I would recommend the restaurant.
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The Smith - MidtownPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.0
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Smith & Wollensky - New YorkPrice: Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.6

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