RECOMMENDED DINING OPTIONS BREAKFAST & BEYOND LUNCH, DINNER & COCKTAILS LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN $$ | FAMILY | B | L | D FIG AND OLIVE $$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C 7 EAST 53RD ST | 0.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL 10 EAST 52ND ST | 0.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Belgian style café with take out and sit down service. Upscale restaurant and bar serving seasonal Mediterranean Open Daily 7am-8pm | 646-845-0012 fare prepared with flavored olive oils. Mon–Fri 11am–10pm | Sat–Sun 11:30am | 212-319-2002 BURGER HEAVEN $$ | FAMILY | B | L 9 EAST 53RD ST | 0.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL FRESCO $$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C Serves full American breakfast items plus burgers, fries, soup 34 EAST 52ND ST | 0.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL and sandwiches in a quick service diner atmosphere. Popular family-owned Tuscan restaurant serving lasagna, Mon–Fri 6:30am–10:30am | Sat 8am–4pm | Sun 9am–4pm pizza and more in a quaint setting. Mon–Fri 11:30am–11pm | Sat 5pm–11pm | 212-935-3434 FRESCO’S ON THE GO $$ | FAMILY | B | L 40 EAST 52ND ST | 0.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL THE MONKEY BAR $$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C American breakfast counter served with delivery and take-out. 60 EAST 54TH ST | 1.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Open Daily 8:30am–11am Retro murals and swanky furnishings fill this exclusive American eatery with a powerful clientele. EUROPA CAFÉ $ | FAMILY | B | L | D Mon–Fri 11:30am–2am | Sat 5:30pm–2am | 212-308-2950 515 MADISON AVE | 0.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL American breakfast deli style to go that serves fresh pastries, eggs, 21 CLUB $$$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C pancakes, French toast, soups, salads, sandwiches and more. 21 WEST 52ND ST | 1.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Open Daily 6am–9pm Upscale former speakeasy serving classic American fare in an old New York setting. STARBUCKS $ | B | L Mon–Fri 12–10pm | Sat 5–11pm | 212-582-7200 45 EAST 51ST ST | .05 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL 55 EAST 53RD ST | .05 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL PAPILLON $$ | FAMILY | L | D | C Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature 23 EAST 54TH ST | 1.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL roasts and light snacks. Casual bi-level French brasserie with a popular brunch, Mon–Fri 5:30am–9pm | Sat–Sun 6am–8:30pm a vibrant bar scene and live opera Saturday night. Mon–Fri 6am–6:30pm Mon–Fri 11:30am–4am | Sat 10am–4am | Sun 10am–1am 212-754-9006 NERAI $$$ | UPSCALE | B | L | D 55 EAST 54TH ST | 1.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL CHARLIE PALMER STEAK HOUSE $$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C Chic Greek venue offering full breakfast, updated specialties 5 EAST 54TH ST | 1.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL and seafood priced by the pound. Surf 'n' turf and other expected steakhouse fare plus a 400-label Open Daily 7:30am–10pm | 212-759-5554 wine list and craft cocktails. Mon–Fri 11:45am–11:30pm | Sat 4:30pm–11pm | 646-559-8440 CASA LEVER $$$ | UPSCALE | B | L | D 390 PARK AVE | 1.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL CELLINI $$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C Enjoy refined Milanese dishes star at this Italian eatery 65 EAST 54TH ST | 1.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL in a sleek, modernist space in the Lever House. Classic Italian fare served in a casual, homey setting that has Mon–Fri 7am–10am, 11:45am–3pm, 5:30–11pm | Sat 5:30–11pm a bustling lunch scene. 212-888-2700 Mon–Fri 11:30am–10pm | Sat–Sun 5pm–10pm | 212-751-1555 OmniHotels.com/NewYork BILL’S BAR AND BURGER $$ | FAMILY | L | D | C 16 WEST 51ST ST | 2 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL LOUNGES Big, bustling burger spot known for disco fries with gravy KING COLE BAR $$$$ | UPSCALE | C and cheese, beer and alcoholic shakes. 2 EAST 55TH ST AT ST. REGIS HOTEL | 2.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Sun–Wed 11am–11pm | Thur–Sat 11am–12am | 212-705-8510 Stately, historic hotel bar serving classic cocktails beneath a famed Maxfield Parrish mural. DEL FRISCO’S GRILL $$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C Mon–Sat 11:30am–12:30am | Sun 12pm–12am | 212-753-4500 50 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA | 2.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Sophisticated chophouse chain serving steak, seafood, UPSTAIRS AT THE KIMBERLY $$$ | UPSCALE | C sandwiches and cocktails in a trendy space. 145 EAST 50TH ST | 4 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Open Daily 11am–11pm | 212-767-0371 All-season rooftop lounge serving cocktails along with views of Midtown and the Chrysler Building. INSIDE PARK AT ST. BART’S $$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C Mon–Wed 5pm–1am | Thu–Fri 5pm–2am | Sat 6pm–2am 325 PARK AVENUE AT 50TH ST | 2.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Sun 3:30pm–11pm | 212-888-1220 Elegant New American restaurant in the former Great Hall of the church's Community House. 48 LOUNGE $$$ | UPSCALE | C Mon–Fri 11:30am–3pm, 5pm–9pm | Sat 12pm–8pm | 212-593-3333 1221 6TH AVE AT 48TH ST | 4.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Plush lounge with creative cocktails, upscale American small THE MODERN $$$$ | UPSCALE | L | D | C plates and occasional celebrity sightings. 9 W 53RD ST | 3.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL Mon 4pm–12am | Tue–Thu 4pm–2am | Fri–Sat 6pm–4am French and New American fare in a modernist space with 212-554-4848 garden views at the Museum of Modern Art. Open Daily 11:30am–10:30pm | 212-333-1220 All locations are within five minute walking distance of Omni Berkshire Place. PIZZARTE $$ | FAMILY | L | D | C $ = $10 or less 69 W 55TH ST | 3.5 BLOCKS FROM HOTEL $$ = $11 to $30 Wood-fired pies and other Neapolitan dishes served in a $$$ = $31 to $60 bi-level space adorned by modern art for sale. $$$$ Open Daily 11:30am–11pm | 212-247-3936 = $61 and up FAMILY = Family friendly UPSCALE = Good for business meetings B = Serves breakfast L = Serves lunch D = Serves dinner C = Serves cocktails.