Moving to Midtown? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite Midtown Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Birdland Jazz Club (315 W 44th St, New York): This Theater District classic has it all—candlelit tables, fantastic acoustics, and Cajun-inspired bites. Named after Charlie “Yardbird” Parker, Birdland became the spot every jazz musician had to play in the ’50s. Decades later, it’s still hitting all the right notes.
- Times Square (Junction of Broadway, 7th Ave, and 42nd St, New York): Heart of the Broadway Theater District and one of the busiest pedestrian zones on the planet where 330,000 pedestrians pass through daily. With hundreds of glowing billboards, it’s so bright that astronauts can see it from space.
- Calvin Klein (205 W 39th St, New York): Located in the Garment District, Calvin Klein’s headquarters is more than just an office – the 39th Street space also holds archives of every single Calvin Klein design ever made.
- Grand Sichuan Eastern (1049 2nd Ave, New York): If you like it hot, head here for spicy Sichuan dishes. With an endless, photo-filled menu, Grand Sichuan Eastern is perfect for those who eat with their eyes first. Plus, it’s conveniently located across from the Joyce Theater, so you can grab a bite before or after a performance.
- The Grill (Seagram Building, 99 E 52nd St, New York): A fine dining steakhouse where tuxedo-clad servers roll out black truffle pasta, rib eye, and champagne cocktails on a silver-domed trolley.
- Blackstone (345 Park Ave, New York): Blackstone, an alternative investment company, is expanding its Midtown office, making it one of the largest recent office leases in New York City. The space will grow from 750,000 square feet to just over 1 million square feet.
- JP Morgan Chase (270 Park Avenue, New York): JPMorgan Chase’s construction of a new 60-story global headquarters in Midtown East reflects the company’s loyal commitment to New York City.
- Taste of Times Square: Get a taste of Midtown with over 25 restaurants dishing out Mexican, Caribbean, Argentinian, Italian, Indian, and American cuisine. As one of NYC’s longest-running food festivals, it’s a must for any foodie.
- Rudy’s Bar & Grill (627 9th Ave, New York): For a no-frills night out, Rudy’s is the place to be. This “Inflation-Proof” dive bar in Hell’s Kitchen serves cheap beer and throws in a free hot dog with every drink. Old-school, cash-only, and unpretentious.
- Ophelia (3 Mitchell Pl, 26th floor, New York): Located at the top of the Beekman Tower, this cocktail lounge has adorned its 360° greenhouse terrace with vintage glamour touches: think flapper hats, century-old tarot cards, and a red velour couch.
- Le Rock (45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York): Indulge your inner Parisian at this classic French brasserie in a grand Art Deco setting—think seafood platters, pâtés, and plenty of au poivre sauce to go around.
- The New York Times Company (620 8th Ave, New York): This 52-story skyscraper in Times Square serves as the headquarters for The New York Times and is ranked among the top 150 buildings in the U.S.
