0 Followers
Lunch in Midtown N.Y.C!
With all the eating options there are in Midtown to choose from, I personally think these have consistent good service, flavor and options. Enjoy!
42 Places
-
Sheri’s 4-star review: I found this place by accident and fell in love with it ever since. Fair waring the line gets crazy long, so choose your time to get here very wisely: either right at noon or around 2 when the bulk of the rush has passed. Crazy I know, but predictable for a good option in Rockefeller Center. I always get the Krispy Chicken Salad: crisp romaine served with creamy honey-lime dressing topped with strips of krispy chicken, avocado, tomatoes and bleu cheese crumbles. It never lets me down. I can say that I have gained a new appreciation for salads after going to this place and I am happy they are pretty consistent. Go Tri Tip ;-)! -
Sheri’s 4-star review: Loved my Prix-Fixe Lunch $19 For my appetizer, I had the clam chowder soup which was really hearty. For my entree I had an amazing Grilled Chicken Paillard shaved fennel and baby arugula salad. I passed on the dessert after such a wholesome lunch. The salad was REALLY good. I typically don't go for salad's but this one was definitely impressive in my book. Our waiter was a little distracted and all over the place. The restaurant was fairly packed, but nothing too crazy from my perspective. So that is the only part that took away from my experience here. I love the fact that Cucina and Co. could be a casual walk through or a sit down, it makes it more appealing at any given occasion. Not to mention it's central location. -
Sheri’s 4-star review: The Turkey Panini was delish! I know this place is known for it's sweet treats, but at lunch time I could not help but smelling the aura of their appetizing panini's. I admirably looked at the beautifully designed pastries while my Turkey Panini was on the press. I can say my mind was playing tricks on me with all the scents in this place I think I would have had a sample of everything just to make sure I knew what was appealing to my noise the most. But besides that desire I was very happy with Turkey Panini. -
Sheri’s 4-star review: Bocca, bocca, bocca ;-) This place is so refreshing and conveniently located near my office. There are so many options that I get distracted about what I would like to eat. I have had the Mushroom and Chicken Pizza, which was a nice personal size pie made fresh off the press. Flavorful, but I would recommend they add a little more cheese and less sauce on my pizza for next time. I will be sure to let them know. The Chicken Tretanine which was ok, but the mash potatoes were so delicious. It was well flavored with the seasoning and of course the butter. There customer service is on point, the lines move like the speed of light and each station for food is equipped with multiple people to make sure your needs are met in a timely matter. Gotta love this place! -
Sheri’s 4-star review: Great Prix Fixe Lunch in a lovely restaurant. As I walked into FIg and Olive I felt like I was in another country. The ambiance the experience was so inviting. For the appetizer, I had the Sesame Tuna Tartar which chive, shallot, cucumber: This is was ok, but it was my entree that made me fall in love with this place even more. The Penne Funghi Tartufo with cremini mushroom, black trumpet, parmesan, parsley, scallion white Truffle Olive Oil and the grilled chicken for an extra $5 was EXCELLENT. All the flavors complimented each other so well. I know it was heavy carbs, but it was delicious. I allowed myself to indulge after 4 intense days in the gym. Although we sat downstairs, when I used the restroom upstairs I completely knew this is where I would eat next time. They definitely passed the bathroom test. The scented candles and welcoming interior design and sound system made be feel very comfortable. I definitely recommend F&O as it is a truly delightful experience. -
Sheri’s 3-star review: I have heard about this place for a while now. A little hole in the wall right in from of Havana Central that is a frequent location people go for lunch in Midtown. I went to the take away line and ordered the oxtail with rice and beans which came with sweet plantains. I also ordered a side of salad, but was disappointed with this salad. The only thing I liked was the avocado. They had romaine lettuce, beat and avocado that came in a tub-a-ware. I must say I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and I can see myself going back for a casual average Cuban meal. I know it is Midtown, but my meal came up to $13, which I was not too happy about, which is why I bring my lunch most of the time. -
Sheri’s 3-star review: This review is exclusively for the bar area and not the restaurant. Cute place to grab a drink after work. The prices are not the best, but you are paying for the location, the scenery and the service. The waiters were very attentive and the food comes out really quickly. We had the Crispy Calamari Garlic and Chili Aïoli $14 ( the cute this is is came with a strawberry, random but cute) I was glad the calamari is was not ridiculously greasy. It was well flavored and not too greasy, so they have my vote for Calamari. I had a Martini and my friend had a Bloody Mary, you can imagine the price for these, so you have a sense of what you can expect to spend. Just know you can make this a casual affair or extravagant it is what you make it. -
Sheri’s 5-star review: Do you know what it feels like when you are hungry and you know exactly what you want in vivid detail? Well, that is how I felt when I wanted a big juicy burger and never ending fries. I have constantly been introduced to Five Guys by passing a co-worker and the very distinguishable aroma greeting my nose, but never myself experiencing Five Guys. Not anymore!, I was ready to indulge in what most may call a heart-attack in a meal, but I did not care. It was Friday and my co-workers loved my idea of ordering Five Guys. To my surprise they delivered to our office, how awsome is that? I had the regular Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato and little mayo. I don't know what they put in the double patty burger but it was delish!
-
Sheri’s 2-star review: What's so special about this place? I think this place survives because there will always be tourists in the Rockefeller Center Plaza area and they will always think this is new and exciting while New Yorkers like myself know this place is sooooooooooooooooooo overrated and too pricey for it's own good! I have had about everything the cupcake assortment ( vanilla, apple, chocolate, red velvet, coconut, carrot, lemon etc) in this place and not even the basic red velvet or vanilla cake was satisfying. My company frequently gets treat from here for special occasions just because it is right downstairs. What's so wrong you ask? well, when you have a sweet tooth like me the following is not acceptable" 1.Dry frosting that tastes like it has crusted over 2. Bland cake that tastes like it does not have enough sugar. I want a pastry for a reason, not just to waste calories on something unfulfillable 3. Why does your carrot cake not taste like carrot cake? please explain! 4. If you cost more than $4 for cupcake you should be at least the size of my fist, if not you cost too much! 5. If you are known for having such great Banana pudding and not cakes/cupcakes then I suggest you change your name from Magnolia's Bakery to Magnolia's pudding and other treats. -
Sheri’s 2-star review: Don't be like me and order a salad from a restaurant that has "burger" in it. I ordered the small Ceasar salad with grilled chicken. The grilled chicken was sooooooooooo dry. I should have asked for a replacement, but since I was on a tight lunch schedule I did not have time. Let's just say I will order an authentic big juicy Burger next time. I should have known better, since I have been to the Meatpacking location and know that Bill's can do a Burger right! By the way, the place is huge. I was not expecting to go inside and see such a large venue that spanned downstairs. -
Sheri’s 4-star review: This review is strictly about ordering food for delivery: Good food: My office has ordered lunch for us from this restuarant twice this year and they are good, in one sense, the food. Long wait: We ordered for delivery and lord, I could have died of hunger waiting for the order to come. It literally took an hour for us to get our order! The first time, I ordered the Sesame chicken that came with white rice. The white rice has eggs and some green peas. It was delicious. I love when the rice is grainy and kind of sticks together. The sesame chicken was also good. It was not covered with flour like most places. It was chicken all the way covered with the sweet tangy sauce. The second time, I ordered the beef and broccoli with a side of beef fried rice.The fried rice was huge! I was not expecting that portion compared to the normal white rice size. The beef was not stringy or tough, which is a plus. Reasonable prices= $7- $10 per entree -
Sheri’s 4-star review: Two words: FOOD COMA! I went here today for Cinco de Mayo with coworkers during lunch. I had the Chicken Quesadilla but also enjoyed the guacamole and and chips. The food was fresh, the service was fast and the meal was tasty. I have passed by this place so many times and never stopped by to eat. But you know what they say, "nothing happens before the time". Today was a perfect day to go and the meal was definitely worth the walk to and back. Yum yum Zocalo!
-
Sheri’s 2-star review: Lunch time special and I chose a salad. Someone ask me why.... Because I was trying to be healthy and this salad actually sounded good. I am NOT a salad girl, but every time I try to bed good and not be closed minded I give a new salad a chance just to see if this one could be the one to make me fall in love with salads and till now I am still searching. This time I had the Goat Cheese Salad because I love Goat cheese and was looking forward to the pieces of steak. I was not happy :-( I really did try to like it but between the wedges of goat cheese, the random cranberries and the big spinach leaves I was left hungry and disappointed yet again. If I go to Maxwell again, I will go have a STEAK and never look back! -
Sheri’s 2-star review: For the portions I would go back, but not the flavor. I had the Curry Goat special with the two veggie options. I asked for extra gravy on my rice, I should not have done than because the consistency was too watery. The flavor could have been better when it came to my goat because the meat was a bit trashy, maybe a little over done. Since it is so conveniently located I call this an easy trap because it is not the best, but it saves you some time when you are exploring options in Midtown. -------------------------- After saving this review in a draft form I have an update... my tummy was not feeling well the next day. How do I know it was associated with Indus Express you may ask? well, I did not eat anything after lunch because it was that heavy and I only had tea and oatmeal for breakfast; the same thing I have everyday. -
Sheri’s 5-star review: Around 2pm I went here for lunch. I had always heard great things about The Capital Grille, but I wanted to have my own perspective. Upon entry the ambiance is very seductive and elegant. We bypassed the bar area and requested to be seated in the dining area. There was no wait and we were immediately seated. I enjoyed the grandeur of the dining area and saw the private dining areas around the room. What caught my eye was the over sized Menu that was much larger than a 11x 17 ledger size paper. Everything we had was DELICIOUS! Since the menu was A la carte: I had the Roasted Half Chicken that was so delectable. The presentation, the seasoning the moisture were all great. We shared three sides : The creamed spinach, which i loved because it kind of reminded me of a spinach and artichoke dip. The regular steamed spinach was also good but the cream spinach option was better. Last but not least the mashed potatoes melted like butter in my mouth. Loved the Capital Grille I will definitely want to go back! -
Sheri’s 2-star review: So I know there is a first time for everything, but I kind of feel like I should have been prepped on this place before ordering. Bison.... something completely new to me, so I did not want to get too adventurous. I thought I would stick with a Salad but have the Bison meat instead of the regular burger meat. Maybe Bison is an acquired task, but I can tell you I did not like it. I tried to make it work in my salad with the thousand island dressing, but it was not working. The Bison Nacho chips on the other hand was pretty good. That was a subtle intro Bison that worked out fine, but the salad was just a no no. -
Sheri’s 4-star review: This places is so lovely! Usually it is difficult to get a reservation here the same day but I lucked out this Wednesday. For my appetizer I had the Pimento Cheese Fritters which were so good. I liked the spicy flavor and the surprise of the cheese filling. They were so cute I almost did not want to eat them, but that thought rapidly passed and I devoured them before my main course came. Since their menu is a la Carte I got the Rib-Eye and a side of steamed Broccoli. My Rib Eye was very meaty and lean. The size was perfect as I did not want to have a small thin piece or a thick large piece of steak mine was the perfect size and my steak knife was nice and sharp, so digging in was not a problem. I can definitely make this a regular lunch spot because the quality of food, the ambiance, the service and the location is just so good. Of course I had to go to the restroom and while in the WC I felt like I was in a movie. The large over-sized light adornments in the main dining room were reminiscent in the bathroom. It was like a mix of Asian and modern decor influences. My favorite were the over-sized burlap drum pendant lamps. A more detailed article can be found at: http://www.contractdesign.com/hospitalitydesign/projects/Online-Exclusive-De-5268.shtml Such a stellar place to dine! not to mention the staff remembered my name on the way out. It is always nice when there is a personal touch added to an already good experience. -
Sheri’s 4-star review: Look I will be perfectly honest, I DON'T eat from street carts and since I saw the Law and order episode on SVU where the carts were stored in some Hell's kitchen garage run over by rats and roaches I was forever scared of stepping close to one. BUT after about 15 years of no hot dog stand, street meat or anything cart related I was overcome with a new perspective inspired by the AMAZING smell of this food coupled with the Midtown Lunch crazy long lines I see all the time or the gossip I hear all over about its goodness but try to ignore. Despite all of this........One day I tried the Chicken and Beef combo from a friend and was completely converted. The food was delicious! (Always ask for extra of the red sauce if you like your food spicy) and Although I am a follower I still want to know where they wash their hands! -
Sheri’s 2-star review: What a disappointment. I followed my nose to this Yip's restaurant for lunch but soon found out that the food smelled WAAYYYYYYYY better than it tastes, but for $6.75 in midtown I guess there is a trade off, but I will not venture here again just for the fact that the food is not memorable. Location definitely gives this place the crowd, but if it were located somewhere local they would not stand a chance. The food was so not memorable that I can't remember what I got, based on my personal preference sesame chicken, sweet and sour chicken, general tso's chicken and beef fried rice, or chicken lo mein would have been a part of my selection. So the fact that the impression of any of these were below pare is a fare indication that this place is a No No. -
Sheri’s 3-star review: Potbelly or Subway, Potbelly or Subway I saw SUBWAY- EAT FRESH! Now I am not big on sandwiches and cold cuts, but Subway makes me happy and by the amount of talk I heard about this place I thought Potbelly would have made me a follower,but there are some things as a customer that I like 1. I don't like the fact I cant see through the counter to see how the people make my sandwich ( maybe this is just at this location) 2. I like the sweet onion sauce, they don't have that 3. I like the option for a half or a foot long, they don't have that option -
Sheri’s 3-star review: Lunch in midtown, this place is so expensive. Yes, I know lunch in midtown is already pricy, but City 75 takes it to a whole other level. I aroma in this place is so tempting that when I attempt to be good it is difficult to pass all the hot meal selections without feating my eyes. The salad bar is not my favorite either. It is fast and simple, but there always seems to be something missing in my salad in terms of wholesomeness. I don't know what factor it is but I now just get simple items here and there. Why is the staple black and white cookie $2 a 16 oz coke $1.95 the 16 oz orange juice $2 Call me nit picky, but these things add up -
Sheri’s 4-star review: A hidden gem indeed. I had the limted time office toasted Grilled Chipotle Chicken and Avocado sandwich which came with a choice of chips and loved it! No major line at around 12:20 pm which is a rarity in midtown and the price was pretty reasonable of $5.99 plus tax -
Sheri’s 2-star review: From the outside the 21 Club just looks like the place to go. The line of painted cast iron lawn jockey statues which adorn the balcony above the entrance create a unique image that no other restaurant in midtown has to compare. After many months of pining after the 21 Club I finally took advantage of an opportunity to experience the 21 Club during restaurant week....BIG MISTAKE I went here with some coworkers and upon entry it was Stuffy, dimly lit and a little too crowded for my taste. Yes, I ordered from the Restaurant Week menu and sad to say it was below my expectations. Appetizer: I had the the "summer salad" lettuce with a mix radishes, heirloom tomatoes a few slices of grainy tomatoes and some anchovies . While my colleagues had the Watermelon soup( it looked interesting but they didn't like it that much) Main Course: I had the Steak which was OK, the Bordeaux spinach and potatoes were salty, bland, and just a hot mess. I felt like this was last weeks left overs. the blue cheese and the potatoes almost tasted rancid. Dessert: Nothing special to talk about( Creme Brulee, Brownie with ice cream were just average) I really did not enjoy the food here the Customer service was great and the location is conveniently located but I will maybe give it one more chance, just not order from the Restaurant Week Menu. -
Sheri’s 5-star review: I was introduced to Del Frisco Steakhouse in the back of a yellow cab on the mini screen advertisement that was so captivating I seriously began to salivate while watching the commercial. Loved the warm poppyseed bread and the whipped butter- wish more restaurants served fresh bread like this. Del Frisco definitely sets a standard for a bread offering that is not stale but fresh and wholesome. My two favorites include the: Veal Porterhouse with a choice of two sides, the creamed Spinach and mushrooms. The portion size was perfect. The 4oz filet mignon was amazing. I requested it medium well and it was done to perfection. Once again the side of creamed spinach was delightful. For those of you who have not experienced an authentic restaurant experience please let Del Frisco be your destination of choice. -
Sheri’s 3-star review: I personally like this place, it has a very refined feel. As my friend put it " somewhat of a french bistro with city chic" For lunch I had the Roasted Chicken Herbed Barley Risotto, Pearl Onion, Parmesan for $27. It was really great, the chicken was succulent and I could taste the mild herbs, but really thought the barley risotto was a nice touch. I kid you not I did not need to eat anything else for the rest of the day. Not to say the meal was large, but it was just right to the point when I had my cappuccino to top it off I was completely satiated. Our server was a delight. He was so attentive and friendly. He was patient and even told me to stop talking so I could eat my food before it got cold :-) I heeded his advice and was glad I did so I could really enjoy my wholesome lunch. I could definitely go back here for another Business lunch or even a casual one. -
Sheri’s 4-star review: Bypass the "to go" lunch Buffet. It's not worth it and does not have as much options as the sit down Buffet lunch option upstairs. I was pleasantly surprised at the large array of food they had. Not to mention the decor was definitely very classy and suitable for any type of lunch function formal or informal. The golden drapes on the ceiling and the green upholstery on the group seating arrangements with the matching cloth napkins made for a very refined feel. The constant table service also was a nice plus. My coworkers and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and went back for seconds and were quite pleased with the food and the customer service. The Saffron Rice, Tandoori Chicken Naan, and multiple other dishes that escapes my memory. Their Lunch Buffet changes daily so make sure to check it out on the site before you head over there. -
Sheri’s 3-star review: My first time trying Brazilian food and I liked it! Before I get to the food I want to comment on the interior decorating. The wall murals and the dim lighting immediately caught my eye. The whole feeling was very tropical and inviting. I like restaurants that take me away to another country just by the interior design. I loved the bright vibrant yellow back splash with greenery and ethnic people all over the walls. There was a dim lighting scheme that made the walls POP. As an appetizer I had the very very small Pastel De Carne (beef patties) which were similar to a Jamaican beef patty just more grainy. Note they are very small basically a bite size. I shared Frango Bossa Nova fried chicken with garlic and parsley sauce and yellow rice with my co-worker. I like my chicken and rice, but the parsley was too fried for my liking. Next time I plan on having the House Special: Bife a Portuguesa (tender beef with egg on top) -
Sheri’s 3-star review: I am not usually a sandwich girl, but I love them hot off the press. Toastie's "Union Square Sandwich" which has- turkey, spicy mustard on a roll hit the spot and with a short line I was able to get a sandwich. -
Sheri’s 2-star review: I have been here for Happy Hour which was decent, but this review if strictly for lunch. A party of nine of us had reservations for 1pm. We had to wait another 10 minutes to be seated. Once we sat down, we already knew what we wanted to order, and made sure to have our drinks go in with our meal requests around 1:10, at 1;36 no food, again at around 1:45 no food. We had to ask continuously about our order and then we finally saw the sues chef coming our way. I had the Ahi Tuna with sesame sauce and" sticky rice". The portion was much smaller than I thought. There was no "sticky rice" as the menu indicated and I was left hungry. I mean, for heartland Brewery I have learned my lesson stick to the Burgers since that seems to be where they give you what due for the prices they charge. My Ahi Tuna was 17 bucks and it was not worth that at all. SMH to HeartLand, don't expect much -
Sheri’s 3-star review: A glass of Merlot Wine and the Peking duck salad with dressing on the side was my choice for a ladies lunch at China Grill. I love Duck, but is always a hit or miss when I go out, but I thought why not try it out. The salad was good, but I would not order the duck next time. Instead I would have the Confucius Chicken salad. The vegetable fried rice was delicious! I could have that over and over again. The fried spinach was also tasty but it we got a little overwhelmed with oil. The customer service was very attentive so I appreciated them keeping up our numerous requests ;-) The overall ambaince was really nice and refined, with dark deep colors towering ceiling and dim lights.
About
Discover
Languages
Countries
Copyright © 2004–2024 Yelp Inc. Yelp, 
, 
and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp.