Four Midtown Restaurants Compared by Food and Setting

4.2 (4,627)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 21:30

89 E 42nd St, Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level

Beneath Rafael Guastavino vaults in Grand Central Terminal, this seafood restaurant pairs its historic dining room with oyster pan roasts and oysters on the half shell. Established in 1913, the employee owned restaurant also serves fresh fish and clams on the lower level.

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 21:30; Fri, 11:00 – 21:00; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

135 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

Near Grand Central, a minimalist room with bamboo table accents serves customizable poke bowls and ramen, including creamy coconut Thai ramen. The menu allows varied ingredient choices. Reviews praise the food and friendly service, while some delivery experiences raise concerns about timing and freshness.

4.4 (120)

Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 16:00

156-158 East 45th St

Daily bento specials anchor this Midtown counter, where varied portions reflect Japanese home cooking. Onigiri offers a lighter alternative, and a ramen station adds another lunch option. Local office delivery and nationwide Japanese meal kits extend the counter beyond its East 45th Street address.

4.4 (1,853)

Mon – Thu, 07:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:30; Fri, 07:00 – 11:00, 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:45; Sat, 07:30 – 11:30, 17:00 – 21:45; Sun, 07:30 – 11:30, 17:00 – 21:00

400 5th Ave #2

On the second floor of The Langham on Fifth Avenue, floral decorations frame a dining room inspired by the French and Italian Rivieras. Handmade pastas anchor the menu alongside classic preparations. A wine program accompanies the cooking, with separate breakfast, weekday lunch and dinner hours.