Six Midtown Tables for a Reliable Lunch or Dinner

Kin Ramen

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 22:00

4.8 (4,771)

129 West 56th Street

A snug West 56th spot serving rich homemade chicken broth and smoky pork in a compact, lively room. It fits a fast, warming lunch. Lunch runs noon to 3:00 PM daily. Pricing is mid-priced.

Bengal Tiger

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

4.5 (2,721)

234 W 56th St

An upstairs Midtown dining room plating homestyle Indian curries, street chaat, and multi-course menus. A three-course prix-fixe runs 30 dollars all day. It suits a value lunch. Pricing is mid-priced.

Connolly's Pub & Restaurant

Mon – Sat, 08:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 09:00 – 02:00 (+1)

4.3 (1,832)

14 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

A spacious East 47th Irish pub with a cozy escape from the bustle and dozens of beers on tap. It works for an after-work pint and a burger. Open to 2:00 AM daily. Pricing is mid-priced.

Avra Estiatorio

Mon, Sun, 12:00 – 23:00; Tue – Thu, 12:00 – 23:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 23:59

4.4 (1,408)

141 E 48th St.

A lively East 48th room serving simply prepared Greek seafood and Mediterranean classics. It fits a longer business dinner. Open to 11:30 PM midweek. Pricing is upscale.

Hama

Mon – Fri, 11:45 – 14:45, 17:00 – 21:00; Sat, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00

4.5 (744)

11 West 51st Street

A sleek West 51st spot for fresh sushi rolls, Japanese appetizers, and sake. It suits a quick, calm lunch near Rockefeller Center. Lunch runs 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM, closed Sunday. Pricing is mid-priced.

Sawaan Thai

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 15:30, 16:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:00 – 15:30, 16:30 – 23:00

4.8 (380)

45 W 39th St

A relaxed West 39th room plating Thai classics like crab fried rice, with window seats for people-watching. It fits an easy weekday meal. Open to 11:00 PM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.