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Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

1. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

8.9
1221 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Theater District · 339 tips and reviews
Lure Fishbar is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

2. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

LukeLuke: Fun atmosphere and a crowd pleasing menu. Feels like a high energy yacht

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

3. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

8.9
1221 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Theater District · 339 tips and reviews

Nadia I.Nadia IssaBella: You can't go wrong with any of the cuts. Trust your waiters opinion for side suggestions.

Harlow is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

4. Harlow

111 E 56th St (Park Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 14 tips and reviews

Rebecca M.Rebecca Mazza: A beautiful venue hidden from tourists. The truffle Mac and cheese is amazing and don't skip dessert. The service alone is reason enough to go back and the drinks!

Kellari Taverna is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

5. Kellari Taverna

7.9
19 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 79 tips and reviews

Deepika S.Deepika Sharma: Great for work lunch- not crowded so you can actually talk. Love the baklava!

Bar Americain is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

6. Bar Americain

152 W 52nd St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 167 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Maguire: Get the hot potato chips with blue cheese. Hit the gym tomorrow. Crispy oysters are divine!

Nobu Fifty Seven is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

7. Nobu Fifty Seven

9.0
40 W 57th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 270 tips and reviews

Shelby B.Shelby Boyer: amazing ambiance matched only by the amazing food

Avra Estiatorio is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

8. Avra Estiatorio

8.9
141 E 48th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 104 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Simple Greek food done right. Don't come here without trying the fresh fish by the pound. We recommend the Tsipoura, Lavraki, and Fagri.

Craftbar is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

9. Craftbar

900 Broadway (at E 20th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 154 tips and reviews

Frank R.Frank Rimalovski: Go for lunch and get the Baked Veal Ricotta Meatballs. You'll thank me later.

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

10. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

Brad G.Brad Garoon: The Chargrilled Lamb Burger is exquisite, topped with feta cheese and served on a hefty bun to soak up the juices. Oh, and don't forget the thrice-fried fries. They're off the chain. Read more.

The Capital Grille is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

11. The Capital Grille

7.7
155 E 42nd St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 83 tips and reviews

Tom H.Tom Halleran: Very good for working meals and business meetings. Steaks are a cut below what you can get a few blocks away at Palm and other nearby mainstays. Seafood tower will make you happy, though.

Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

12. Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro

2 Park Ave (at 32nd St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoMad · 156 tips and reviews

Marlene S.Marlene Stein: Cheese fondue, steak tartar, proffiteroles with various homemade ice cream. Service was excellent.

BLT Steak is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

13. BLT Steak

106 E 57th St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 97 tips and reviews

Kris C.Kris Concepcion: The ribeye is very tasty but the popovers steal the show!

The Dutch is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

14. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews

Charles N.Charles Nadeau: Food is good but the overall experience is what makes The Dutch special. Cozy lighting, sofas, high energy. Perfect blend of fun & relaxing. Just do it!

Freds is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

15. Freds

660 Madison Ave Fl 9 (at E 60th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews

Nikki B.Nikki Beauchamp: Perhaps one of my favorite places to have lunch. The lobster bisque is my weakness year round. No bad choices on the menu IMO.

Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

16. Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery

8.8
380 Lafayette St (btwn Great Jones & E 4th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoHo · 419 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: You might feel like you’re in Paris: everything here is a little better-looking than you’re used to, the food coming out of the kitchen is traditional but expertly prepared.

21 Club is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

17. 21 Club

21 W 52nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 129 tips and reviews

Ricky S.Ricky Sherrill: One of my goto places for business lunch meetings. Good service & good food.

Morton's The Steakhouse is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

18. Morton's The Steakhouse

7.8
551 5th Ave (at E 45th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 62 tips and reviews

Philip K.Philip Kaplan: Legendary steaks, surprisingly excellent dense cheesecake.

Brasserie is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

19. Brasserie

100 E 53rd St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 60 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Great architectural space. American classics done well. Excellent tuna nicoise $26.

20. Nougatine at Jean Georges

8.8
1 Central Park W (at Broadway), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam Schuit: Absolutely spectacular! Poppy seed crusted salmon was amazing and the service is impeccable

Coffee Shop is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

21. Coffee Shop

29 Union Sq W (at E 16th St), New York, NY
Diner · Union Square · 466 tips and reviews

jireselljiresell: Classic Union Square restaurant. Omelets are my favorite here!

Combina is one of Top Power Lunch Spots in NYC.

22. Combina

330 W Broadway (Grand St), New York, NY
Israeli Restaurant · SoHo · 11 tips and reviews

KatKat: Don't miss the lamb belly, the Harissa-honey drumsticks, or the halloumi cheese special, if it's being served.