Neighborhood · 115 guides · 250+ places
Midtown
Every guide I’ve written about Midtown, and every place there from all my lists, with my verdict on each.
Antonina PattizWriter and photographer
The landmarks in Midtown
Each with my verdict, my photographs and every list it’s on
A landmarkEmpire State BuildingWorth it 22 of my photographs, on 10 of my lists.
A landmarkBryant ParkWorth it 26 of my photographs, on 12 of my lists.
A landmarkGrand Central TerminalWorth it 14 of my photographs, on 8 of my lists.
A landmarkRockefeller CenterWorth it 8 of my photographs, on 6 of my lists.The ones I photographed in Midtown
8 places, each on its own page with my verdict
Every place I’d send you in Midtown
Open on the big mapworth it, in my book. The ones on more than one of my lists come first.
Eat 84
- Oscar WildeRestaurant · 12 of my lists
- Bryant Park Winter VillageMarket · 6 of my lists
- Keen’s SteakhouseRestaurant · 4 of my lists
- Adel’s Famous Halal FoodRestaurant · 3 of my lists
- Angelina ParisCafe · 2 of my lists
- Magnolia BakeryBakery · 2 of my lists
- Papillion BistroRestaurant · 2 of my lists
- Rolf'sRestaurant · 2 of my lists
- TonchinRestaurant · 2 of my lists
- &PizzaRestaurant
Drink 50
- Frosty’s/Bacall’sBar · 3 of my lists
- Lillie's Victorian EstablishmentBar · 3 of my lists
- The CampbellBar · 3 of my lists
- Beer AuthorityBar · 2 of my lists
- Connolly's PubBar · 2 of my lists
- McGee's PubBar · 2 of my lists
- Mo Lounge at The Mandarin Oriental HotelBar · 2 of my lists
- Refinery RooftopBar · 2 of my lists
- SkylarkBar · 2 of my lists
- St. CloudBar · 2 of my lists
See and do 111
- Bryant Park & New York Public LibraryPark · 12 of my lists
- Empire State BuildingLandmark · 10 of my lists
- St. Patrick's CathedralLandmark · 9 of my lists
- Grand Central TerminalLandmark · 8 of my lists
- Radio City Music HallTheater · 7 of my lists
- Summit One VanderbiltLandmark · 7 of my lists
- Rockefeller CenterLandmark · 6 of my lists
- Rockefeller Center Christmas TreeLandmark · 6 of my lists
- Rooftop Cinema Club MidtownTheater · 6 of my lists
- Ess-a-BagelBagel shop · 4 of my lists
Shop 17
- FAO SchwarzStore · 7 of my lists
- Macy's Herald SquareStore · 4 of my lists
- LEGO Flagship StoreStore · 3 of my lists
- American Girl PlaceStore · 2 of my lists
- CartierStore · 2 of my lists
- NBC StoreStore · 2 of my lists
- Bergdorf GoodmanStore
- Build-A-Bear WorkshopStore
- Louis VuittonStore
- Nintendo StoreStore
Ask me
Going to Midtown? Ask me anything.
Where to eat on a Tuesday, which block to walk, what to skip. The answer lands on the guide.
My guides that stop in Midtown
115, the ones about it first- Things to Do in Times Square22 places, 21 worth it
- Things to Do in Midtown, ManhattanUpdated Oct 20
- The Best Happy Hours in Midtown12 places, 12 worth it
- The Best Bagels in Midtown5 places, 5 worth it
- Tantalizing Thanksgiving Dinner Restaurants in NYC15 places, 14 worth it
- The Most Visited Attractions in New York City25 places, 23 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City at Night18 places, 17 worth it
- New York City Buildings19 places, 11 worth it
- Museums in New York City16 places, 16 worth it
- Fall Activities in New York City23 places, 16 worth it
- Things to Do for Christmas in NYCUpdated Mar 22
- Christmas-Decorated Restaurants in New York City11 places, 10 worth it
- Christmas Performances in New York City8 places, 8 worth it
- The Coolest Interactive Museums in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
- Notorious Mafia Hangouts in New York City13 places, 0 worth it
- Visiting New York City with Teens24 places, 19 worth it
- Top 15 Gift Shops in New York City15 places, 13 worth it
- Free Things to Do in New York City During Christmas17 places, 16 worth it
- Celebrating Thanksgiving in New York City18 places, 15 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City35 places, 35 worth it
- New York City Christmas Trees10 places, 10 worth it
- Tallest Buildings in New York City10 places, 4 worth it
- New York City Christmas Light Displays10 places, 9 worth it
- New York City Christmas Activities for Kids13 places, 12 worth it
- Rainy Day Activities in New York City25 places, 23 worth it
- Skyline Views of New York City18 places, 15 worth it
- Tantalizing Cheesecakes in New York City11 places, 10 worth it · Updated Oct 21
- Top-Tier Chocolate Cakes in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
- Spots for Christmas Decorations In New York City15 places, 13 worth it
- Holiday Window Displays in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
- Fail-Proof Comedy Clubs in New York City14 places, 13 worth it
- All 5 Observation Decks in New York City5 places, 5 worth it
- Jazz Clubs in New York City14 places, 10 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in January14 places, 13 worth it
- New York City Martinis10 places, 10 worth it
- Tantalizing New York City Cookies9 places, 9 worth it
- Worthwhile Winter Activities in New York City16 places, 12 worth it
- Museums in New York City12 places, 11 worth it
- Iconic NYC Holiday Markets First Time Visitors Can’t Afford to Miss10 places, 9 worth it
- (Non-Cheesy) Romantic Things to Do in New York City18 places, 18 worth it
- Rooftop Bars in Manhattan15 places, 15 worth it
- Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in New York City14 places, 14 worth it
- The Best Hot Chocolate in New York City15 places, 14 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in February22 places, 17 worth it
- Impressive Ice Skating Rinks in New York City10 places, 7 worth it
- Things to Do in New York in December17 places, 15 worth it
- Places to Stay in New York City
- Most Beautiful Churches in New York City13 places, 9 worth it
- Irish Pubs in New York City11 places, 9 worth it
- NYC Hidden Gems, 15 Places Most Tourists Will Never Find15 places, 12 worth it
- Movie Locations in New York City25 places, 13 worth it
- New York City Summer Bucket List23 places, 23 worth it
- Things to Do in Manhattan New York City25 places, 23 worth it
- Where to Eat Near Rockefeller Center
- (FUN) Things to Do in New York City in August24 places, 24 worth it
- Scotch Whisky Bars in New York City12 places, 9 worth it
- Is Summit One Vanderbilt Worth It vs the Edge?
- Bagels in New York City12 places, 12 worth it
- Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in NYC10 places, 10 worth it
- Spots For Vegan Pizza in NYC9 places, 9 worth it
- New York City Toy Stores12 places, 12 worth it
- New York City Souvenir Ideas10 places, 8 worth it
- Things to Do at Rockefeller Center During Christmas11 places, 6 worth it
- Where to Shop in New York City
- The 10 Oldest Restaurants in New York City10 places, 7 worth it
- Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in New York City8 places, 5 worth it
- Spots to See Tulips in New York City8 places, 7 worth it
- How to Spend 2 Days in New York City
- Days in NYC, The Ultimate New York City Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
- Things to Do in New York City With Kids14 places, 14 worth it
- Food Carts in New York City14 places, 14 worth it
- New York City Spring Bucket List
- EPIC Guide to the 4th of July in New York City15 places, 9 worth it
- Where to Eat Near Grand Central
- My NYC Christmas Playbook. 8 Years of Learning What’s Worth the Crowds
- Sports Bars in New York City16 places, 15 worth it
- Epic One Day in NYC Itinerary
- The Honest Guide to NYC Neighborhoods
- Days in NYC with Kids, The Ultimate Itinerary from a Local Mom
- Visiting NYC During Christmas with Kids, 2025 Family Guide12 places, 12 worth it
- What I Actually Tell Friends When They Visit NYC for the First Time
- NYC Christmas Photo Spots10 places, 9 worth it
- Magnificent Things to Do in New York City in March20 places, 20 worth it
- Restaurants Open on New Years Day in New York City16 places, 16 worth it
- Things to Do on St. Patrick’s Day in New York City10 places, 4 worth it
- The BEST Time to Visit New York City15 places, 0 worth it
- Is One Day in NYC Enough? An Honest Answer
- NYC in Winter. Is It Actually Worth Visiting
- NYC Rainy Day Activities
- A Parent’s Guide to Visiting NYC with Kids14 places, 14 worth it
- Amazing Things to Do in New York City in April10 places, 10 worth it
- Vegan Restaurants in New York City15 places, 15 worth it
- Dog Friendly Restaurants in New York City15 places, 14 worth it
- Best Food Markets in NYC, Where Locals Actually Shop and Eat10 places, 8 worth it
- Where to Eat Near Times Square Without Hating Yourself9 places, 9 worth it
- The Best Views in NYC That Don’t Cost $4018 places, 13 worth it
- Where to Stay in NYC With Kids, A Neighborhood Guide
- The 30 Most Instagrammable Places in NYC25 places, 18 worth it
- Question from a reader, How do I prep for the winter weather in NYC?
- New York City Restaurants Every Local Needs to Try15 places, 15 worth it
- Tasty Ramen Restaurants in New York City10 places, 10 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in July20 places, 19 worth it
- New York City Bookstores You Can’t Help But Love12 places, 4 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in June21 places, 21 worth it
- Guide to Visiting New York City in May20 places, 16 worth it
- NYC in August, What Locals Actually Do
- Where to Eat Near the Empire State Building
- The Best Rooftop Bars in NYC. Where the Views Are Actually Worth It10 places, 9 worth it
- Where to Eat Near Central Park
- The NYC Spring Bucket List23 places, 21 worth it
- Halloween in NYC with Kids, Best Events & Parades for Families
- The Ultimate Guide on Spring Activities in New York City with Kids
- NYC Experiences Every Kid Should Have10 places, 9 worth it
- Christmas Pop Up Bars in New York City12 places, 12 worth it
- Margaritas in New York City15 places, 15 worth it