[MartynSinclair]

I need to arrange a surprise lunch midweek, 12 noon (or earlier start time), in around 2 weeks, somewhere near to The Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue.

I am looking for a stylish restaurant where the food is not too heavy. We have to be back at the Waldorf by 2.15pm latest. We will all be casually dressed.

Its more about 8 friends who have not seen each other for ages, getting together for a couple of hours to celebrate a 60th birthday of one of the group.

Prefer to sit at a round table so we can all speak.

Thanks for your help…

Any ideas/recommendations would be appreciated…

[esselle]

The Brasserie or Brasserie 8 1/2 are both close by and should fit the bill.

[AlanOrton1]

Martyn – I often frequent a seafood / greek restaurant on 48th St between Lex & 3rd called Avra.

Very close to the Waldorf (if you use the entrance on Lex).

It is relaxed, informal and generally always busy (which I’ve always taken to be a good sign), though I normally eat there early evening time.
The seafood is excellent. I wouldn’t describe it as ultra top end, but I’ve never had a bad meal there and as a group you should enjoy it.

[Tramor01]

There is always The four Seasons Restaurant at 280 Park Avenue within easy walking distance of the Waldorf – They have the option of the Pool Room or Grill Room

[LuganoPirate]

Martyn, I’d recommend Smith and Wollensky on 3rd and 49th. It’s just one block away if you come out of the Lexington exit.

http://smithandwollenskynyc.com/mobile/

[FDOS_UK]

[quote quote=766586]Martyn, I’d recommend Smith and Wollensky on 3rd and 49th. It’s just one block away if you come out of the Lexington exit.

http://smithandwollenskynyc.com/mobile/

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[LondonViking]

The Atlantic Grill on 72nd & 3rd. 5 minute taxi. Or there is Nobu57 which is on, wait for it….. 57th street.

[onajetplane]

I love Monkey Bar. It’s one of Graydon Carter’s ventures (Editor Vanity Fair) so usually a nice buzz.

The Modern at the Museum of Modern Art is also excellent and a real treat!

Enjoy.

[JasmineBear]

Martyn

A favourite of mine is the SeaFire Grill, 158 E48th Street, between Lexington and 3rd.

The Sea Fire Grill

It’s about 2 blocks and less than 5 minutes walk from Waldorf.

See what you think

[Tramor01]

A couple of other option are at Grand central Station, They Oyster Bar and Restaurant, and Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse. Don’t let any pre-conceived perception of the location put you off as both are pretty good.
If you need an excellent evening restaurant might I suggest One if by land, Two if by sea on Barrow St in the West Village

[MartynSinclair]

Many thanks for all suggestions. I have spoken to a couple of the restaurants already. Some have sadly been discounted as they do not have a round table for 8. Most have been very accommodating regarding the menu (none of us eat sea food) and bearing in mind some of us will be mid trip on QM2, we may need some “lighter” food options… 🙂

[MartynSinclair]

We ended up at the Rock Café in the Rockefeller Center, having been recommended by a colleague. It looks out onto the ice rink, we got a circular table for 8 people. The service was great, the food tasty and did not fill us up so much that we needed to miss a meal when we got back onto the QM2.

https://www.rockefellercenter.com/food-and-drink/rock-center-cafe/

We were lucky with the weather and all in all spent a good 4 hours catching up with old friends…

Would I return……. YES
Would I recommend to friends…….Yes

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