We will be boarding Navigator in Norfolk so NYC will be a port day for us. Any good suggestions for where to have lunch in mid-town? We will be meeting some friends?

Thanks in advance for the info.

Kathy

Gotham City Bar & Grill is one of the top restaurants and has what is probably THE BEST deal in the City. It's a prix fixe lunch (3 courses) for something like $25 per person. Even better, there are wine options for the lunch prix fixe where you can add paired wines by the glass or a full bottle for an additional $25. The only downside is that the lunch special is only available on weekdays. Here's the link to the prix fixe page:

http://www.gothambarandgrill.com/prix.html

$50 bucks a pop seems like a very good deal to me!

Gee, we might try Gotham for dinner one night. We will be there for 3 nights post cruise - I'd be interested in a few Midtown Restaurants for both lunch and dinner that are walking distance from the Waldorf. Last time we were there we ate at Smith and Wollensky and The Four Seasons. We were also there during the Feast of San Gennaro and had the BEST lunch on Mulberry Street. We walked into a few other places that weren't too good and certainly not memorable. Of course after a week of RSSC food, we might not want to eat while we are in NYC (just kidding)

Personally, I'd head for the Stage Door deli or such....the sandwiches and platters are HUGE...and it's served with a side order of New York sass!!!! Impossible to resist.

Wow Lawrence.....I was reading your post and Gotham sounded familiar. I cross-referenced to my rolodex (electronic) and yes - I have been there quite a few times for Dinner and have been very impressed. It also has a cool address 12 E 12th St.

Hi, ChatKatR. Assuming you enjoyed S&W and the Four Seasons, I have some recommendations in the "neighborhood" of the Waldorf.
Just down 49th, steaks at the Prime Grill (they also do sushi but haven't had it). Wonderful seafood at Oceana, a few blocks up on 54th. Also on 54th & 3rd, French/Thai at Vong.
Sushi Yasuda on 43rd (2nd & 3rd) is a great room with beautiful fish, artful, very special. A menu that might seem unusual but which is superb, Korean vegetarian at Hangawi on 32nd. Right across the street from Hangawi, Artisanal (32nd off Park) -- terrific cheeses and great wines-by-the-glass.

NOWA, we have not heard from you in a long time (at least on the threads that I have visited)! Hope to see more of your postings in the future!

Does anyone know anything about Thalia or Joe Allens? We are looking at a lunch when in NY.


Kathy

NOWA,

Thank you for your recommendations - will check them out. Forgot that we ate lunch at the Sea Grill last time too in Rockefeller Center. Kathy, that is a really nice place for lunch too.

I LOVE Thalia. It is not terribly far from the Pier either. Good food, good ambience, good drinks, good prices.

Another interesting place near the Pier is Landmark Tavern. The closes place to the Pier.

If you want Hearty food, do LAndmark. Otherwise, I'd recommend Thalia.

Ate an early dinner at Joe Allen's about 5 yrs ago - adequate food - nothing spectacular but certainly OK - Joanna

Gil-

Thanks - it looks like it's going to be Thalia - the menu looks good and not too pricey.

Thanks for the info everyone!!

Kathy

If you'd like to try something new and different, go to Asiate on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental at Washington Circle. We had New Year's Day brunch there, and the views were spectacular, and the food was good.

Kathy

We have eaten at Thalia, it is good, and prices are reasonable for NY.

Now get this - - our hotel is less than a block away from this restaurant. I am sure we will be eating there as it is one of Frances's favorites.
Won't see you there, as we will be boarding the ship about the time your having lunch. We can wave from the cabs in passing!! As you are coming from the ship, as we will be going to it!

See you on board!

Bob & Frances

Bob & Frances-

Glad to hear you liked it - we'll be lunching there at 1pm. It's funny we are meeting my ex-husband and his girlfriend - they live in Manhatten. We get along great (divorced that is)and it's interesting that we get together by choice even though our son won't be with us.
Looking forward to meeting you guys on board and I bet I'll be able to pick you out from your avatar. Just over 2 weeks and we'll be sailing - I can't wait can you tell!!

Kathy

We're on our way back home to NY next weekend. Can hardly wait to dine, again, in one of the greatest and diverse dining cities in the world.

Choice #1, after we arrive in the City - NY PIZZA!

Whatever your choice, I hope you enjoy!

Denise:

May I suggest the Umbrella Room? One of my all time favs.

Doug

PS: if you don't contact me when in town, I will do all my own research from then on!