​Boundaries:
​E 42nd St to E 59th St
& 5th Ave to East River

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Bars & Nightlife


Atwood Bar & Lounge
Cocktails
986 2nd Ave
Steampunk-inspired lounge serving 
upscale bar bites, specialty crafted cocktails and locally brewed beer.



Crimson & Rye
Cocktails
198 E 54th St



Casa de Montecristo
Cigar Bar
1016 2nd Ave



Lips New York
Drag Show
227 E 56th St



Club Bonafide
Live Music
212 E 52nd St



The Rose Club
Nightclub
768 5th Ave



Blackwells
Pub
150 E 47th St 



Jameson's
Pub
972 2nd Ave



Maggie's Place
Pub
21 E 47th St



Parnell's
Pub
350 E 53rd St



The Stag's Head
Pub
252 E 51st St



Cornerstone Tavern
Sports Bar
961 2nd Ave



York Theatre
Theatre
St. Peter's Church
619 Lexington Ave

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​Things To Do


Dag Hammarskjold Plaza Greenmarket
47th Street between First and Second avenues


The
​Gossip Girl Sites Tour
Meeting Point:
W 51st & Madison Ave
TV & movie tour by On Location Tours.



Rockefeller Center
639 5th Avenue

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Midtown Comics
​459 Lexington Ave.



NY Transit Museum Gallery
Annex & Store
​Grand Central Terminal
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The Arts


​Art Galleries

Eden Fine Art
437 Madison Ave

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Leonard Hutton Galleries
400 E 51st St​



UBU Gallery
416 E 59th St



Public Art


Atlas
630 5th Ave


Public Art Fund Public Exhibits

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Points of Interest


Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
245 E 47th St


 
Japan Society
​333 E. 47th St


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Instituto Cervantes
​211 E. 49th St

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Restaurants

** serves brunch
avg. price per entree:
                      $  less than 15
                    $$  15-29
                  $$$  30-49
                $$$$  50 and over

American

Hudson Malone
218 E 53rd St
$$


The Smith
956 2nd Ave
$$
This wildly popular and trendy brunch-favorite is renown for its upbeat energy where great food is served and great fun to be had for all who come. The friendly staff go above and beyond to give their guests an enjoyable dining experience. Owners and chefs work closely with local farmers and suppliers to serve only the freshest meals. It is for all these reasons that a loyal clientele keeps coming back again and again.



Asian

Wok to Walk
684 3rd Ave
$




Bakery

Birdbath Bakery
140 E 45th St
$$


Eclair Bakery
305 E 53rd St
$$
Delectable French pastries, macarons and, of course, eclairs make this small yet modern artisanal bakery a Turtle Bay favorite. pastry chef Stephane, who attended Ferrandi, the French School of Culinary Arts in Paris, devotes his passion to bringing customers extraordinary bakery delights.




BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese
805 3rd Ave
$$


Yakiniku Gen
250 E 52nd St
$$




Burgers

P.J. Clarke's
915 3rd Ave
$$


Shake Shack
49 Grand Army of the
Republic Hwy
$$





Cafe

​Pershing Square
​90 E 42nd St
** $$-$$$
Across the street from the main entrance of Grand Central Station, Pershing Square is the quintessential, classic American diner experience in NYC for locals and commuters alike with its charming chandeliers and wide window views to the bustling surroundings.


Paris Baguette
591 Lexington Ave
$$




Chinese

Land of Plenty
204 E 58th St





Chocolates

2beans
100 Park Ave
$


Neuhaus
500 Madison Ave
$$-$$$$
Originating in Brussels, this flagship store finally arrived in NYC in 2011 and crafts non-GMO, authentic Belgian chocolates will satisfy any chocolate lover's passion and we definitely fall into that category. From special occasions or a daily indulgence, a stop into Neuhaus is something you will never feel guilty about.



Coffee Shop

Cafe Grumpy
89 E 42nd St
$




Cookies

Insomnia Cookies
237 E 53rd St
$$




Cuban

Tina's Cuban
23 W 56th St
$




Cupcakes

Magnolia Bakery
89 E 42nd St
$$




Desserts

Pinkberry
1039 2nd Ave
$




Falafel

King of Falafel & Shawarma
53rd St & Park Ave
$
Some of the absolutely best Middle Eastern food can be had from the food carts you see around the city and this one aptly has "King" in its name. No frills, quick service and location make this a go-to falafel stop for lunch throughout the week.



French

Deux Amis
356 E 51st St
$$$


Paname
1068 2nd Ave
$$$




German

Hofbrau Bierhaus
712 3rd Ave
$$
This is as close as you can get outside of Bavaria to experience a genuine and energetic German beer hall, where full steins and meaty eats are served by costumed barmaids at communal tables. It's Oktoberfest all year long here with live music entertainment every night of the week. Catch the "Masskrugstemmen" from May to August, where "contestants" display their endurance by lifting a one-liter stein of bier for as long as they can for a shot at winning a trip to Germany.



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Greek

Ethos Gallery 51
905 1st Ave
$$


Nerai
55 E 54th St
$$$


Pathos Cafe
932 1st Ave
$-$$


Uncle Gussy's
345 Park Ave
$
Food truck.


Indian

Amma
246 E 51st St
$$
Amma, meaning mother, is the creation of owner Anju Sharma, bringing authentic and delicately balanced homemade northern Indian cuisine to NYC with an uncompromising attention to detail and taste to food, surroundings and service. Try the tasting Menu to enjoy a wide variety of flavors.


Bukhara Grill
217 E 49th St
$$


Darbar
152 E 46th St
$$


Zaika New York
230 44th St
$$




Italian

Allora
145 E 47th St
$$-$$$


Antico Noe
220 E 53rd Ave
$
Replicating its Florentine origins is this delightful Italian bistro serving delicious panini that maintain the tastes and traditions of their heritage that incorporate signature bread and sauce recipes.
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Bistango
145 E 50th St
$$


Da Raffaele
883 1st Ave
$$


Fabio
214 E 52nd St
$$-$$$


La Gioconda
226 E 53rd St
$$


Osteria Laguna
209 E 42nd St
$$


Pietros
232 E 43rd St
$$$


Toscana 49
143 E 49th St
$$
​In a cozy and intimate setting, classic Northern Italian dishes and homemade pastas are created and served with time-honored traditions, using the freshest ingredients from local markets. For a culinary experience away from the hustle and bustle of midtown, Toscana is your great escape where you can also choose from an extensive wine list or enjoy a curated cocktail.



Japanese

Aburiya Kinnosuke
213 E 45th St
$$$


Sakagura
211 E 43rd St
$$-$$$
Hidden beneath an office building, this restaurant serving small plates of classic Japanese cuisine and a choice of more than 260 sakes may be one of the best kept secrets in the area but extremely popular with those who know how to find it. it is one of the top sake bars in the U.S. For those reasons, reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance. For 7 or more, you need to reserve a week in advance! But the wait is oh so worth it. 


Yama 49
308 E 49th St
$$


Korean

BarKogi
957 2nd Ave​
​$$




Kosher

UN Plaza Grill
845 United Nations Plaza
$$$




Latin

Pampano
209 E 49th St
$$$




Lebanese

Naya Mezze & Grill
1057 2nd Ave
$$
The decor may look like you just stepped into the future but the Lebanese cuisine is traditional and cooked to perfection, served by a warm and accommodating staff. The ambiance sets a very cool and unpretentious vibe with soothing music that will enhance your dining experience.



Macarons

Macaron Cafe
750 3rd Ave
$$




Mediterranean

Ammos Estiatorio
52 Vanderbilt Ave
$$$


Omar's
154 E 55th St
$$
A simple setting in a casual atmosphere where the food is prepared to delight the senses. Chef Omar Abouzaid, originally from Egypt, imbues his now famous kofta kabob with more than a dozen spices. Along with falafel, hummus and other delicious Middle Eastern dishes, customers line up early for lunch so reserve grab your spot and indulge in an exceptional meal. 


Pierre Loti Midtown
300 E 52nd St
$$




Mexican

Barnacho
920 2nd Ave
$$


Empellon
510 Madison Ave
$$$


Fresco Tortillas
819 2nd Ave
$




Noodles

Nishida Sho-ten
302 E 49th St
$


Totto Ramen
248 E 52nd St
$
Super popular with locals and those who work in the area, Totto features excellent Japanese ramen soups in this snug, cash only restaurant. They close mid-afternoon for a couple of hours on Mon-Wed so arrive be sure schedule your visit accordingly but you'll be glad you did. Try the pork buns!


Udon West
150 E 46th St
$




Pizza

Original Little Italy Pizza 
1 E 43rd St
$


Patsy's Pizzeria
801 2nd Ave
$$
There are lots of pizzerias in this city but Patsy's is arguably one of the premier New York originals when it comes to authentic coal-oven Sicilian pizzas, started in 1933.




Salads

Chopt
165 E 52nd St
$$




Sandwiches

The Mill
140 E 52nd St
$$




Seafood

Crave Fishbar
945 2nd Ave
​$$$


Luke's Lobster
207 E 43rd St
$$
When you are searching for good clam chowder and Marine-style lobster rolls, Luke's is where you should expand to land. They work directly with fishermen to bring hand-picked sustainable seafood to their restaurants at reasonable prices. Each roll is made with 1/4 lb of wild caught lobster, crab or shrimp. Try one of each.


The Sea Fire Grill
158 E 48th St
$$$




Spanish

Alcala
246 E 44th St
$$$


Socarrat Paella Bar
953 2nd Ave
$$


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Steak House

Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecote
590 Lexington Ave
$$$
You won't find any main course menus in this casual yet elegant steak house. Simply let your waitstaff know how you'd like your steak cooked from 'blue' to 'well done' - and you will soon be served with some of the best steak-frites in NYC.  Pair your meal with one of their excellent wines and saveroom for a cheese tray or an exquisite dessert.



Sushi

Hatsuhana
17 E 48th St
​$$$

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Sushi You
246 E 51st St
$$




Thai
​
Sukhumvit 51
224 E 51st St
$$




Turkish

Ali Baba
862 2nd Ave
$$


​Parks &
​Green Space


Bryant Park
6th Ave @ 42nd St



Central Park
5th Ave @ 59th St.



Robert Moses Playground
1st Ave @ 42nd St



Tramway Plaza
2nd Ave @ 59th St


Quick Links

WIKI:
​The neighborhood is the site of the headquarters of the United Nations and the Chrysler Building. The Tudor City apartment complex is also considered to be within Turtle Bay. 
​Read more about Turtle Bay

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