Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Midtown East

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A photo of Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke restaurant

1. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke

4.5

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown East

Booked 17 times today

Park Ave Kitchen opened quietly on 12/14/23, on the corner of 48th Street and Lexington Avenue in NYC. Located on the ground floor of beautiful 277 Park Avenue, Chef Burke created a New-American Brasserie with a widely varied food and beverage offering, thanks to its unique combination of ala carte dining room and cafe/grab & go shared space. Complemented by a high degree of hospitality, Park Ave Kitchen has quickly become one of the most popular midtown dining destinations.From dry-aged steaks to fresh fish, sushi to juicy burgers, grain bowls to custom salads, delicious desserts and specialty coffees, Park Ave Kitchen offers something for everyone. Breakfast (served all day!), lunch, Happy Hour and dinner! The bar offers award-winning wines, an eclectic beer list, creative cocktails and mocktails.Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke is Chef David Burke’s first new venture in NYC in almost 3 years, and a welcome neighbor to David Burke Tavern, his flagship NYC locale.

2. Monterey

4.5

Awesome(496)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown East

Booked 4 times today

Monterey is an elevated steakhouse experience in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Rockefeller Center and the historic St Patrick's Cathedral. Enjoy classic steakhouse dishes with modern American touches, all served in a vibrant setting. Building on the best of the city's time-honored steakhouse tradition, Monterey's dusty pink banquets, crisp white tablecloths, and culinary theater evoke the golden age of New York City dining.

3. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2835)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 50 times today

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

4. Zou Zou's

4.6

Exceptional(1462)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Hell's Kitchen

Booked 92 times today

Zou Zou’s is a lively and modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant from chef Juliana Latif, who spent years working at some of the most notable restaurants throughout New York City, including The NoMad. The menu is inspired by and celebrating the cuisine and flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean region, bringing in influences from Lebanon, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, among others. Zou Zou’s is located within the Manhattan West Plaza, on the ground level of Pendry Manhattan West. If arriving at 33rd Street (between 9th & 10th), follow the walkway to the plaza, turn left, and find the Zou Zou’s entrance on your left.If arriving at the Ninth Avenue entrance (at 32nd Street), walk through the plaza towards Whole Foods – Zou Zou’s will be on the right side of the plaza just past the NHL Experience Store.

5. Barbounia

4.7

Exceptional(3986)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Gramercy Park

Booked 61 times today

Located in the heart of Gramercy in New York City at 20th Street and Park Avenue South, Barbounia's atmosphere and design, which complement and attract a fashion, music and entertainment clientele, takes you off the busy streets of Manhattan and transcends you to the middle of the Mediterranean. With a spectacular open kitchen, tall arched ceilings divided by Moorish columns, large wooden communal tables, and pillowed banquettes; you feel the magnificent energy emanating from the kitchen, staff and patrons.

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6. Stella 34 Trattoria

4.4

Awesome(3525)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown West

Booked 24 times today

Stella 34 Trattoria is a modern Italian restaurant located on the 6th floor of Macy's in Midtown NYC with Empire State Building views, serving lunch, dinner, brunch and drinks.

7. Acadia

4.5

Awesome(378)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Midtown West

Booked 53 times today

Situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, our restaurant embodies the lively spirit of New York City. The intersection of upscale and casual, Acadia strikes the perfect balance, ensuring you feel comfortable while still indulging in a refined experience. Our aim is simple: to provide a fun and vibrant atmosphere allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment. Guided by our Executive Chef Ari Bokovza, our menu is inspired by Levantine traditions, brought to life through innovative preparation. Each dish carries with it a rich history, reimagined with a contemporary twist.

8. Blu on the Hudson

4.7

Exceptional(1180)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Weehawken

Booked 84 times today

With views of Manhattan, BLU on the Hudson offers innovative drinks & fine dining featuring New American Mediterranean food with Asian accents. For a sushi experience, visit our sister restaurant BLU SUSHI.

9. Piggyback NYC

4.5

Awesome(92)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Chelsea

Booked 5 times today

Asian inspired bar food coupled with traditional favorites making it perfect for quality shares to go around the table. Drinks range from a rotating draft list and wine selection to craft cocktail offerings.

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10. Burger & Lobster - Bryant Park

4.6

Exceptional(1825)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Midtown East

Booked 53 times today

A British born restaurant rocked up on the shores of the USA to bring diners the ultimate Burger & Lobster experience. Our Bryant Park restaurant is right in the middle of the action in New York City just a stone's throw away from the famous park. Our restaurant serves live, wild Atlantic lobsters that our restaurants receive fresh each day whilst all of our beef is from Nebraska in the USA.Our menu is packed with food for all to enjoy, which is why we believe we are the best restaurant near Bryant Park NYC. You can try out our originals with 10oz beef burgers or 1.25lb whole lobsters or even our famous lobster rolls. Want to try them all? Don't worry, our B&L combo have you covered with a 6oz burger and 1.25lb lobster on one plate - the best of both worlds! If meat isn't your thing, our B&L Beyond Burger is the one for you and is perfect for vegan diets.

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ShariVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Mario was exceptional!!! He is amazing. Super attentive and made sure everything was the very very best!
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BarbouniaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Gramercy Park
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4.7
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Nancy
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My husband and I went for Christmas Eve lunch. Delicious Caesar salad and burgers!! Our waiter was delightful!! Had a very nice time and then headed to the Christmas Spectacular and church service at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian!! Lovely day!! ❤️💚
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MontereyPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown East
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4.5
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Jerry
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Outstanding and creative food and excellent service. All dishes were distinctive, well prepared and delicious. Atmosphere was a little noisy for easy conversation but otherwise quite lovely.
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Zou Zou'sPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Hell's Kitchen
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4.6
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PrakharVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Exceptional food and service! Easily the best Spanish restaurant in the city
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Casa MonoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Union Square
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4.7
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Renae
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Pleasantly surprised by the ambience and quality of food. We had a happy hour and dinner, and I was concerned that the dinner would be too casual, but it's a separate space from the lunch space, trendy and appropriate for business dinners. The service was outstanding from the time we walked in to the time we left. Everyone was very happy with the food. Highly recommend this spot.
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Park Ave Kitchen by David BurkePrice: Expensive• American• Midtown East
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4.5

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke

2. Monterey

3. Casa Mono

4. Zou Zou's

5. Barbounia

6. Stella 34 Trattoria

7. Acadia

8. Blu on the Hudson

9. Piggyback NYC

10. Burger & Lobster - Bryant Park

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