Best NYC restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of Lexington Avenue - 63 Street Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

The whole experience was phenomenal - starting from very warm welcome, ambience, service and especially the food. The tasting menu options were all encompassing with their best dishes and we really loved all of them. The desert experience was out of the world! Lastly we would like to note a special mention for Javier (captain for our section) - he made sure we had the best experience on a special day including a kitchen tour! Overall totally loved the Michelin 2 experience at Daniel’s and we would highly recommend it.
Chai Gohil - 4 weeks ago

This past Sunday I had the great pleasure of dining at Daniel with great friends in celebration of my birthday. We had the four course tasting menu and we were stuffed. They had several extra little nibbles come out in addition to the ordered courses which was really great. The food was presented creatively and was delicious. The flavors were well balanced and the menu offered a broad range of choices. The drinks were presented beautifully and were equally delicious. The service was outstanding and what I expected at a Michelin star restaurant. It really makes a big difference to be taken care of with such care. This was the perfect restaurant to bring in a special birthday or other occasion. Thank you to the team at Daniel for making it very special and I’ll be happy to come back.
Fred Hulnick - 3 months ago

Beautiful experience. We managed to snag a reservation the day of later in the evening. Did the tasting menu and everything was wonderful. From service to the desert loved every moment. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive and helpful. We were so full at the end of the meal. Yet I couldn’t resist trying everything.
Ulyana - 2 months ago

This had to have been one of the best dining experiences in my life. I have eaten at so many Michelin restaurants around the world and the service at this place was absolutely outstanding. A 200/10 rating in terms of service. our waiter (Matthew who is now a Maitre D there!) had been working there for many years, gave fantastic suggestions on what to order, helped us figure out if we want a whole bottle of wine what type of wine, and how much of it we should order in conjunction with our meal. What really pushed the service over the top was that everything was perfectly organized, and our waiter went to the back room to even ask if they had extra leftover pastries for us as they had some freshly baked ones earlier that day. We left this restaurant so ridiculously fooled because of all the free dessert. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The interior was beautiful. We got a great side table where we could people watch and enjoy, the wine was superb. 100% would go back again and definitely recommend. I even felt that the price was actually quite fair considering the ingredient quality and amount of food you get 10 out of 10 place. Update 2024: we returned and were served by Matthew and Jorge, service, food and ambiance still exceptional. Will definitely return as usual!
Stephanie Braganza - 3 months ago

Came here with my girl for our anniversary dinner and I was excited to come here given its reputation and not to mention, their two Michelin stars! We were both blown away by how they treated us like royalty every step of the way and how attentive and detailed they are with every dish; staff was also very personable and friendly! Really enjoyed every bite, and we were too full at the end to finish off the dessert but really loved how they catered to us! By far my favorite Michelin restaurant, thank you from another Daniel!
D L - 3 months ago

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Absolutely loved the service first off Stefan! Three egg omelette was awesome, I also opted for salmon to be included. Belgian waffle and the breakfast sandwich are great choice’s as well.
Tamara Thompson - 5 months ago

From the moment I sat down, I felt uncomfortable, but I thought perhaps it was me being bourgeoisie (I frequent a lot of upscale places in the city). Then, not only did I watch the bartenders have conversations with everyone around me and make me feel invisible, food took forever to come, and I was POISONED! By the time my dessert came, I was too sick to enjoy it 😮‍💨 I ordered the very mediocre Crab cakes and had to be walked to get in my car due to being ill. Spend my weekend sick and ended up in the hospital. Dizziness, nausea, irregular breathing... you name it. I don't recommend it for people of color especially.👎🏽 Out of over a thousand reviews I left on Google, I never had to leave one like this and hate having to do it, but never experienced this in NYC ever and I'm a native Manhattan resident!
Lish 2X - 9 months ago

Food and service amazing! Henry was very kind and helpful.
Larissa Cappellanes - a week ago

I was really excited to go here because I am a big Housewives of New York fan and they always go here in the show. We sat at the bar and had a couple drinks that were ridiculously expensive. Like, comical. Decided not to get food because the vibe was just off. The patrons around us were insufferable. I finally worked the nerve up to ask the bartender if the housewives still come around and I could tell he was NOT happy to be asked that question. Like geez my bad dude, at least feign some interest. Glad I went just to say I did it but I would not go back. Ended up getting dinner at Carnegie Diner and it was fab.
Michelle Terry - 9 months ago

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The environment is modern, elegant and inviting for good conversations. I recommend making reservations on Sundays for Brunch. The food was divine, we ordered The VELOUTÉ AUX CHAMPIGNONS, which for me was the star of the brunch, was wonderful. We ordered a burger, truffled croque monsieur and pancakes, everything was as I expected, very tasty. I have a small reservation with the Steak Tartar, I had to ask for salt and pepper and mix the egg yolk, which made my dish ugly and I wish there was something crunchy to go with it, bread or yuca chips. However, the taste was amazing. The dessert was divine, highly recommended to try something made with delicacy and lots of flavor. I missed the sweet wine, Sauternes. The service was excellent, as expected from a restaurant like this. Now I have my preferred Brunch in NYC.
Lidi Lopes - 2 months ago

The atmosphere was great and service was exceptional but the food was very underwhelming. I went for new years eve and the menu was limited, yet supposedly their most popular dishes. The pepper crusted scallops were okay, it was paired well with the mandarins but besides that, it was nothing special, didnt bother finishing the bland beans underneath. I was excited to try the unique beet ravioli but this was another meh dish that was presented much better than it tasted. The cod was fine, nothing special, the sauce was good but still felt very basic. The dessert options were all terrible, our table tried the gingerbread cranberry, chocolate layered mouse and the apple pie and the pie was the best option, but the others weren't worth finishing. I was looking forward to trying the desserts from the regular menu but unfortunately it was not an option for nye. All in all, service and presentation met expectations but the food was forgettable.
Corrine Rosenfeld - 4 months ago

I had very high expectations for Café Boulud, and it exceeded my expectations from the outstanding service to the exceptional food and the art like plating of the food and lastly the Gorgeous restaurant itself!!!! I highly recommend Café Boulud
Tony Alfonzo - a month ago

The service and ambiance were impeccable and made the night. It is a bit of an older scene. Being in a beautiful restaurant off Park Avenue was very special. With that said, the food is extremely expensive ($95 for 2 courses), taste underwhelming, and portions small. The scallops had a sweet sauce, that for me was too sweet. The char was a bit over cooked and just not impressive. The food WAS plated beautifully. Neither course did I finish. My martini was decent but somewhat watered down. For the price, I think the food taste needs to improve a bit. With that said, the dining room and food presentation is truly lovely and made for a nice night.
Kelli - 2 months ago

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Located in the Upper East Side, this Restaurant offers Italian Specialties in very generous portions at very reasonable prices that allow sharing among family members. The Veal Parmigiana was very tasty and splendid, and so were the Salads. Service was outstanding. Nice option!
M. H. - a month ago

Excellent dinner! We came here to celebrate our daughter’s 15th birthday, with a group of 9! We were greeted with a warm welcome and our waitress Jordan, made our dinner extra special! She was so attentive, personable and informative… by the end of the night she felt more as a friend than a waitress! Food was exceptional and night was topped off with a group singing happy birthday and an amazing chocolate cake!! Overall, a must place to visit.
Jessi Lendoiro - 3 months ago

I’m a huge fan of pasta & this place has many good reviews so I thought I should give it a try. Unfortunately the pasta here didn’t live up to the hype. The food came out like 5 mins or less after i ordered so I’m assuming it wasn’t freshly made. It was lacking lots of flavor & the pasta was hard. On the bright side the service was really good and so were the drinks. Would come here to sit at the bar only.
Juliana Quezada - in the last week

We visited here the day before I ran the marathon. A great place to card load. The food was great, and portion sizes were substantial. I thought it was very reasonably priced for New York. We had calamari for starters and spaghetti for the main. Both were fantastic. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. There is stairs to get down into the restaurant, which can make it difficult for prams and wheelchairs. Would 100% recommend.
Ryan Berrisford - 5 months ago

The service was great, but that’s about where my positivity ends. I asked for the bolognese to be served with tagliatelle so they were able to accommodate it by making it with fettuccine, which I appreciated. However, it was the worst pasta dish I’ve ever had in my life. I don’t mind that it wasn’t a traditional bolognese, but the pasta itself tasted like strands of mashed paste. My girlfriend ordered the baked ziti but it came with penne, which wasn’t the worst. But the dish itself was underwhelming
Abdullah - 2 months ago

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All of food is way too good that I had to over rate more than what we experienced. BUT, I must say that verbal menu must be written with each price. All most $200 for fish over $100 for pasta are TOO MUCH. Also the system of waiters must be improved. He was asking what drinks to order 4 times to me while my friend is in a restroom. No rulls at all!
Sinclair Lim - 4 months ago

Food was good. Bolognese was little bit salty. But still good. size and grounded meat sauce are generous. Also they offer complimentary small appetizers. I liked Dover sole. Since Dover sole is my favorite fish, I have been tried Dover sole at many restaurants in NYC. The way it’a cooked is simple since I ordered plain one. It was great. It’s more difficult to cook delicious food with simple cooking method or no sauce .because there is no way to fake it. In this respect, Dover sole was great! And I expected to be higher price since many reviews complain about over price. Well.. price was fine ,compared to other restaurants in NYC. At least here , taste is good. There are countless restaurants in nyc pasta is $ 40 , but tastes terrible. And white truffles are fancy ingredients itself. Not surprising charge $100. (I did not order, i saw from the menu). And dover sole was $98. And .. dover sole is commonly over $80 ,easily go up over $ 100 anywhere in nyc . Issue is the service. They are friendly. However The way of manner is not refined . Too rush , no apologies for interrupting our conversation . Extremely obsessed with taking dirty plate away. I think they believe taking plates away is the most important role as a server. Service did not match for price. But again, food is good!
eunah k - 4 months ago

I felt like a Times Square tourist… And not in a good way-The quality of the food was very good, but that is the only real positive I have for Scalitenella. where to start? should I start at the end when I received a phone call from the restaurant at 11:45 PM(!) accusing me of leaving without paying my bill. Here’s how it unfolded: 1. THE RESERVATION - reservation was for 7:30 PM but not seated until 8:30 PM. The restaurant is small and very full. Kudos to them but wasn’t great for us. 2. THE BAR WAIT - we were asked to wait at the bar, which is quite small, we were a party of three, and there was one chair available. So we squeezed in and took the one chair and two of us stood for an hour. The entire time we were there an older gentleman was giving us the stink eye. because he felt he was there before us when the hostess asked us to sit there. …at this point, things are still salvageable BUT THEN, 3. we are finally seated and instantly affronted with a very busy waiter, who proceeds to give us 3 very paltry menus, and then rattles off probably 30 “specials“ but as he’s rattling off all those specials, he’s NOT rattling off the prices - no clue on pricing 4. tried to order appetizers (since we were seated an hour later than we had anticipated, the couple I was with was hungry) but i was told, as the waiter huffed off “not placing any orders until you order your entrée”. 6. later a busboy whisked away my friends appetizer plate and fork out of her hand. She was not done eating. 7. we asked for our leftovers to go, but the beef carpaccio that was left (1/2 of the order) didn’t manage to make it into the box with the leftover pasta. 8. in the end, we had three appetizers, two entrées, a glass of champagne, a martini, a glass of wine, a port, and two desserts. 9. The bill with tip came to $420+/- which I paid with my AMEX at 10:22 PM, and which I also retained a customer copy receipt of thankfully. so imagine my surprise… 10. ACCUSED OF NOT PAYING - when at 11:45PM I get a phone call accusing me of leaving without paying my bill. I did have two martinis so in the back of my head I’m thinking anything is possible… So I checked my Amex card and sure enough it showed the charge pending and I had a copy of my receipt that was printed out from the processing machine. I called the restaurant back and explained the situation and they said they would check into it and then they called ME back and told me I paid the WRONG bill….In a way that made it sound like it was my fault that I paid the wrong Bill, not that they gave me the wrong bill and i paid it accordingly. (My bill was actually $60 less than the bill I paid). I was asked to come back in so that they could credit the wrong Bill an recharge me the correct amount. I told them I would be in the next day, they wanted to know what time and I said I didn’t know. The next day a woman called me and asked me what time I would be in or if they could take my credit card information over the phone…at This point I am not comfortable giving my credit card information to the restaurant over the phone so I told her I would be in later; the woman aggressively asked me if I could be in “now” and I told her no I was working and she said can you be in within an hour and I said no I’m working and she said “when can you be in” and I said between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock. none of this exchange is friendly or apologetic on the Restaurants part. I did get to the restaurant later that afternoon, and they did process the credit for the $60…i received a hug for my troubles but even that felt disingenuous. I was hoping for a neighborhood, Italian restaurant experience at a high end, but I ended up walking away, feeling like a Timesquare tourist to be taken advantage of. I would not go back, nor would I recommend dining at this restaurant. I understand that they were left with one ticket unpaid, but who calls a customer at 11:45 at night to accuse them of not paying their bill without making sure it isn’t their mistake first - 🤷🏻‍♀️
Diana G - 7 months ago

The service was excellent and the food was beautifully served and was even better tasting.
Katie Rikard - 2 months ago

Love that they had sole and it was fairly priced. The blue Crab Appetizer was delicious, as was the eggplant parm and my friend had the lamb chops leaving nothing behind.😋 oh and the pasta appetizer we had with truffles was soooo delicious. We ate a lot and left nothing behind.
Lish 2X - 11 months ago

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Everything is good. I wish they would sit us in the upper floor. It is a good restaurant but more on the casual side. The dishes are in the pricey side. I expected a bit more from a Jean-George restaurant and from that price range. I ordered a salmon dish which is their special for Friday night. I think the dish is not good at all. It is like home cook dish.
Vincent Lee - in the last week

The tuna tartar is amazing! We didn’t get the photo but it was the best one we had! Its a bit spicy but we love it so much. The pancake batter is also amazing. I really love the texture. The burger is also great but we the lobster are not as amazing for us. The place is very chic and nice. Overall it was a nice place for brunch and we would defenitly come back for the tuna tartar. The service is also great and very responsive
Gigi - in the last week

Very polite staff. They were kind to accept us despite being late with 30min. The vibe and interior was very calm and luxurious, pleasant to the eyes with warm colors. The food was delicious. I highly recommend their lamb and beef tenderloin. The tuna tartar is good, too, but a bit spicy for me.
Nikol Hristova - 3 weeks ago

My wife wanted to take me some place special for my birthday. Jo Jo is definitely special. You have probably walked by this restaurant several and wondered what it was like. From the moment we entered the restaurant we were greeted by the friendly staff. The restaurant decor is very nice. Once we were seated our waiter Alex introduced himself. He was very professional and knowledgeable about the menu and answered all of our questions. I started the meal with the Warm Shrimp Salad, Tender Greens, Avocado, Tomato, Champagne Beurre Blanc and my wife had the Roasted Baby Beets, Goat Cheese, Aged Balsamic Vinegar. They both were exceptional. We than ordered the Crispy Skin Organic Chicken, Lemon and Olive Oil Potatoes, Fried Onions and Potato Skins and Roasted Black Sea Bass, Carrots, Lemon-Leek Emulsion and yes they were exceptional as well. Of course we had to have dessert which was Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (enough for 2) and the Puff Pastry Rhubarb Tart, Marzipan Ice Cream. Both were a great way to end a very good birthday day dinner.
Craig Smith Insurance- Specializing in Medicare - 4 weeks ago

We went for NYC restaurant week. It was fantastic meal! I love the atmosphere and their service. I was very impressed the foods and cocktails were also amazing. The also do coat check. Overall I was to happy to visit !
Lea - 3 months ago

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Great service and delicious food! We celebrated our engagement and they greeted us with champagne to start our meal. We really appreciated that. We got the halibut entree and the Kansas City strip steak. Both very flavorful!
Andrea - a month ago

We sat upstairs, which has a romantic atmosphere.Our server Giovanna was excellent! The General Manager came by and was very gracious, checking to see if everything was good. I had the Halibut with bok choy and mushrooms... delicious 💖. We will definitely be back🥰
Gina Sabio - in the last week

Highly recommended, and make a reservation! This place has a spacious long bar upon entering and a lovely comfy space downstairs the upstairs allows for a fine dining experience as well, depends on your mood! Service is friendly, professional and attentive. We had the clothesline bacon, a must here, though pricey. There is a $55 pre-fixe that was enjoyed, but the menu is broad along with cocktails and mocktails. We'll have to come back for happy hour and brunch! Great neighborhood spot!
Connie Kwok - 9 months ago

This review is for restaurant week dinner. The upstairs dining area has an elegant club room feel with dark walls and red tufted leather banquette seating. The lobster dumpling wrapper was not quite fully cooked in the portion where where it was crimped and sealed. The pomegranate seeds in the mushroom ravioli were probably added for textural contrast but seemed unnecessary. The mixed berry sorbet was ok but a tad sweet. While it was admirable that the server had extensive knowledge about the food, he did not have to explain everything in great detail, especially on items that were not asked to be clarified. To hear that long spiel (and jokes) at every table was a bit annoying.
Augusto Paulino - 9 months ago

My review is based on their service and drink selection since I only came here during happy hour. David Burke's food menu looked fantastic though so I'll try out the food very soon! As mentioned, I came here recent after work and was very impressed with the decor and service! I didn't realize this tavern was so close to my office! The layout consists of a nice long counter bar up front, and seating opposite of the bar. Also there's a second floor which I imagine the majority of the seating is located. Their drink menu was impressive consisting of beer, cocktails, etc. I had a couple of beers at half price (yay happy hour). The staff were very professional, friendly, and their uniforms are on point. 🔥 I can't wait to come back here and try their food menu, especially since I now know David Burke is a couple of blocks away.
Alex G - 11 months ago

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Not sure..... My Pizza 🍕 was tasteless. i got the Alavodka with Chicken $6.10 The slice was big but no tast to it. The place is old, everything old and look old. I think ftom time to time it's good to do renovation. Or atlist change the litghs Bright the place. The dough was a bit too thick, which made it taste a little raw. They do have a big selection of pizza tho. A smile from the sales person will be helpful. But it looks like this place is busy. It's Ither i got the wrong slice Ither the Customer addapt to this tast. 1 thing I really hate when they don't post prices by the Pizza ... Now I gotta ask 1 by 1 ...
RO_MAN - a month ago

Good tasty pizza. I do recommend if you're hungry and need a quick bite. Slices are large. Nice selection of toppings. The dough was a bit too thick, which made it taste a little raw. Thank you to all the workers. It is so hot in there, my brain almost melted.
Lena P - 7 months ago

Not exactly the original ray's, but with is infamous name, they sling decent pies like most other pizza shops in the city. I've stopped in here several times for a slice. It's pretty close to quintessential nyc pizza. I appreciate that they go beyond just plain and pepperoni. Garlic knots are pretty good too. Nice enough guys behind the counter and any slice is good as long as you ensure it hasn't sat there for too long. I've had a miss or two. The oven reheat can only do so much.
David F - a year ago

In a city of exceptional pizza, this was average. Decent price, good size, if you're walking by it's perfectly fine to stop and grab a slice, it's not a destination pizza.
D K - 6 months ago

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The food was good. I tried the Sunny bowl and was surprised at first by the presentation and second by the flavor. Everything worked so well together and each bite just got better and better. They have nice things in the menu for kids and adults. I would love to bring my kids to try the mini pancakes. They definitely looked amazing.
Marianny Tiburcio - 3 weeks ago

I stopped in here for the third time at the 370 lexington avenue location on the way to an eye doctors appointment next door I grabbed a French cream donut after seeing it on their advertisement outside looked so delicious I had to grab one!!. Last time I came here on my 2nd visit I had a chocolate muffin with a medium coffee which was also delicious!!. Service is fast as well!. Oh yeah the hot chocolate Definitely goes well with the French cream donut!!
Rich H - 3 weeks ago

Wonderful bright clean restaurant. Delicious brunch . Great menu. Service was excellent. Highly recommend.
Louise Egan - a month ago

Love their avocado toast. This location great. Coffee was hot and fresh . Food came out fast. Waitress was super busy but handled it all well The le pan in Columbus circle across from Central Park . Very poorly run. This one is worth the trip
Christine Randall - 6 months ago

Came here for a quick bite after classes (20-25 minute stay). This location is really pretty and has a nice ambiance. Tea and food came out super quickly but I wasn’t a fan of the avocado toast it was like airplane food (ice cold prepackaged food), I’ll stick with their sandwiches and pastries (yum). My qualm was mostly with my server— she dropped the check on my table without asking and I wanted to order a dessert. Then when I was mid donut she asked “is there anything else you need because I have to go”. Yikes. All in all, I’d come back because of convenience. Also I’ve worked in the service industry so I get it but I’m leaving the review so management knows that wasn’t cool. :( sorry.
Kimberly Vidal - 2 months ago

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Three of us came here to celebrate a birthday and its a nice cigar lounge. Decor is good. However the servers are very cold. They serve drinks by measuring them. We had to order more than 5 rounds of single malt to really enjoy our cigars. . I have never been to a high end bar which doesn't have free pour. Food is nice. Overall its a decent place. Not sure if I will be back.
Aron Govil - a month ago

We got a table for 4 on Dec 30, 2023 for cigars and drinks. Nice corner table and it was very comfortable. We had such a fantastic and memorable night. The club had high quality cigars and made great drinks. I loved the design of the club. It’s a high end design, while maintaining a chill and laidback vibe. Lastly - excellent service by the team. Super attentive, warm and welcoming. Very well done Samantha, Mohamed and the rest of the team. We’re looking forward to our next visit!
Jimmy Shum - 4 months ago

Visited this location for a nightcap and cigar after an amazing dinner. Definitely enhanced the evening!! Relaxed for over two hours and was well taken care of by the staff. Comfortable lounge type area with perfect lighting/decor and a great playlist of music!! Gold wall paper, wood French windows, thick carpet, tapestry like paintings, it’s almost like sitting in an old school, upscale South Florida/Caribbean hotel lounge back in the day. Ventilation was perfect even though the place was packed. Excellent cigar and drink choices. Pricey but, hey it New York! Definitely will return again for a stogie when I’m in the area again!
Travel Eat - a month ago

Came this past Saturday late evening—didn’t have reservations but they had two seats at the bar! Has a full bar and decent selection of cigars but mostly focused on CAO cigars. Service was great—bartenders were friendly and attentive. Such an amazing ventilation system here!! This place has more of a restaurant feel, lots of tables, versus lounge/sofa chairs.
Vy H. - 4 months ago

There are some places you remember being there before. Something you had that was really enjoyable. Besides the cigars, this place had one of the best deserts I ever had. The signature white chocolate truffle they serve is worth going there. But don't tell too many since it can get full and you won't be able to get a table without a reservation. I guess I got lucky that night. A good flavorful cigar, a good sipping bourbon, and the white chocolate truffle in a great atmosphere. What an experience. Staff is all friendly and pleasant. You never know who you might run into there, too. Next time, I have to try the food.
Manny Sergentakis - 3 months ago

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