Restaurants near Lexington Avenue 59th Street

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1. TAO Uptown

4.6

Exceptional(14699)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pan-Asian • Midtown East

Booked 90 times today

A 16-foot Buddha, which floats above a reflecting pool filled with Japanese carp, presides over the scene at Tao. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has three levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and two bars at which to enjoy the food and the show. Appetizers range from $8 - $18; Entrees: $16 -$39. Offering $31.50 Prix Fixe Lunch Menu year round.

2. Le Veau d'Or

4.8

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 48 times today

Established in 1937, Le Veau d’Or reopens under neo-bistro extraordinaires, Chefs Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson. Le Veau d'Or serves a $125 prix-fixe dinner menu Tuesday - Saturday and an $85 prix-fixe lunch menu Tuesday - Friday. We can accommodate up to four people per reservation in our main dining room. Unfortunately, we don't push tables together for larger parties, but our private dining can seat up to 20 guests.Our bar is available for walk-ins where guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, or just a drink!Our intimate dining room means we are unable to adjust party sizes once a reservation is confirmed. Decreases in party size will be subject to a fee of $50/seat.Finally, as a courtesy to other guests, we kindly ask that you book reservation times when you can join us. If you have no intention of joining us at an available reservation time, please allow others the opportunity to book the reservation. Thank you for your consideration.

3. Hutong

4.4

Awesome(254)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Midtown East

Booked 13 times today

Hutong invites you to step into glamour.Hutong brings you contemporary and occasionally fiery Northern Chinese cuisine, dim sum, and cocktails, served in an elegant Art Deco room inspired by swinging 1920’s New York and Shanghai. Hutong welcomes you to our New York home at, 731 Lexington Avenue. Known for our critically acclaimed Peking duck and artisanal dim sum, Hutong is a dining experience not to be missed. Home to the one and only Flaming Duck, perfected in our Hong Kong kitchen and now available in New York City.

A photo of Piccola Cucina Uptown restaurant

4. Piccola Cucina Uptown

4.8

Exceptional(2357)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Upper East Side

Booked 105 times today

Escape to Italy without leaving New York City at Piccola Cucina Uptown. This charming restaurant offers an authentic Italian dining experience with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu features fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and traditional Sicilian specialties like the Pasta alla Norma. Enjoy a cozy meal with a view on the beautiful and intimate balcony on the second floor. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a lively gathering, Piccola Cucina Uptown delivers an unforgettable culinary journey.

5. Casa Cruz

4.5

Awesome(85)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 32 times today

Need to Know:Please be advised that Casa Cruz maintains an elegant dress code and as such requires guests to be well attired at all times. The following items are respectfully discouraged: athletic wear, flip-flops or casual sandals, tank tops, t-shirts, baseball caps, and denim jeans. Entry may be refused to anyone unsuitably dressed. About Casa Cruz:Occupying an entire six-story Beaux-Arts townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, just a stone’s throw from Central Park, Casa Cruz is an exquisitely designed restaurant featuring multiple dining rooms, bars, special event spaces, and a year-round rooftop terrace, The Terrace at Casa Cruz. The Terrace at Casa Cruz: This enchanting 30-seat rooftop terrace is the first-of-its-kind in the neighborhood. A true hidden gem crowned with a spectacular rose-hued canopy designed by Johanna Ortiz, this oasis features masterful cocktails that rotate seasonally, with our lunch menu served al fresco (weather dependent).

A photo of Philippe Chow - Upper East Side restaurant

6. Philippe Chow - Upper East Side

4.7

Exceptional(4517)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Beijing • Upper East Side

Booked 42 times today

Philippe puts his own spin on traditional Beijing-style cuisine with results that are modern, flavorful and theatrical. All specialty dishes are served family-style, giving all guests the opportunity to experience a taste in every dish ordered. Our philosophy focuses on bringing people together for an experience that they can share with one another – starting with our signature dishes.

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7. Majorelle at The Lowell

4.8

Exceptional(1150)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Upper East Side

Booked 19 times today

Intimate bar and beautiful lounge lead to unique restaurant with an open garden.The subtly lit French oak paneled bar greets you with booth banquettes and tables amenable to serve Jacques’ Bar Menu, all day.The Club Room: its coffered ceilings and fireplace creates familiarity in the comfort of a warm elegant home.Both the lounge and the bar menus offer spontaneously prepared French delicacies, savory and sweet with distinct Mediterranean and Moroccan influence.“Majorelle” restaurant: its vaulted ceiling, marble columns, and trellised garden with up-lighted fountains set the stage for fine French Cuisine and Service in an atmosphere of harmony and luxury for all the senses.

8. Lips NYC

4.9

Exceptional(1843)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Turtle Bay

Booked 31 times today

LIPS has been NYC's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for almost 30 years! Dinner, Drinks & Fabulous Drag Shows nightly, plus Brunch on Sat & Sun.Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over that top drag queens. DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY thru SUNDAY!Wed: Wacky WednesdaysThur: The Divas ShowFri: Glitz & Glam Dinner ShowsSat: All You Can Drink Dragalicious Brunch, Glitz & Glam Dinner Shows plus the LATE NIGHT Dirty Show (18+ ONLY)Sun: Broadway Brunch & The Diva's Show-PRICES, MINIMUMS & COVERS BY NIGHT-WED, THUR & SUN, $42 Dinner & Show Package (drinks additional) or Drinks & Show (2 drink min & $20 cover) | FRI $59 Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) |SAT 6 ($59) & 8:30pm PRIME TIME Show ($69) Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) | SAT 11:30 DIRTY SHOW, 2 Drink Min + $20 Cover (18+ TO ENTER & 21+ TO DRINK) ALL ID'S WILL BE CHECKED! |SAT & SUN - $49 All You Can Drink Brunch & Show |(8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional) --Age: 18+

9. JoJo

4.6

Exceptional(1294)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Upper East Side

Booked 20 times today

Est. 1991. Jean-Georges' first restaurant, and named after his childhood nickname that his mother would call him, has recently reopened in a duplex townhouse on the Upper East Side, creating a modern and fresh design, yet still maintaining an understated, warm and friendly atmosphere. JoJo is a simple and casual neighborhood friendly restaurant serving a farm to table menu with mostly organic and local ingredients.

10. Amali

4.6

Exceptional(1606)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Upper East Side

Booked 18 times today

Amali's ethos is inspired by the Mediterranean way of life, emphasizing vegetables, olive oil, cheese, grains, and fish. Our menu reflects the historical cuisines shared by modern day Greece, Italy, France, and Spain. Our wine list offers approximately 400 selections and has been called "daring" by The New York Times and "one of the best Mediterranean selections in Midtown" by New York Magazine.

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FletcherVIP
Nashville •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was really amazing. Very loud but loved the vibe
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La Grande Boucherie NYCPrice: Very Expensive• French• Midtown West
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4.6
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Eugene
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5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Sicily in the middle of New York City, how fabulous!
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Piccola Cucina UptownPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper East Side
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4.8
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jillVIP
West Palm Beach •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A great restaurant for a celebration. Beautiful and wonderful food.
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Bad RomanPrice: Expensive• Italian• Upper West Side
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4.6
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MaddieVIP
Orange County •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always the absolute best! George is excellent & knows how we like to order. Very efficient and best service!
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Nobu Fifty SevenPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Midtown West
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4.7
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EdwinVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a really good time celebrating my birthday Precious W. was a great waitress and we really enjoyed her recommendations and her fun and bubbly demeanor
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TAO UptownPrice: Expensive• Pan-Asian• Midtown East
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4.6

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