There are countless places to eat in New York City, but 54th Street offers some especially well-known and rich cuisine. Between Italian, French, Irish and American flavors, you can find almost any type of food on the east and west side of 54th Street, with prices ranging from affordable to extravagant.
This original New York speakeasy from the 1920s is still thriving as a family-owned restaurant and piano bar. Lunch and dinner is served daily, with popular dishes including French onion soup, shrimp scampi and New York strip steak.
Billy Gay Nineties
57 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-355-0243
billsnyc.com
This restaurant combines food and fine art. It is decorated with bright wall murals against soft shades to create a warm dining experience. A breakfast buffet as well as a prix fixe lunch menu are available along with full menus.
Murals on 54
53 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-314-7833
murals54.com
A warm British charm meets a bright and sophisticated urban dining experience at this well-known restaurant. Menus offer items such as caramelized veal sweetbreads, Mediterranean sea bass, roasted Wisconsin veal loin and saddle of venison.
Gordon Ramsay at The London
151 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-468-8888
gordonramsay.com
Steak and seafood compliment each other at this well-known establishment. Beef, lobster and an extensive wine list are just a few of the items that enliven the menu.
Bobby Van's Steakhouse
131 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-207-8050
bobbyvans.com
Cellini Restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine, with offerings of homemade ravioli, veal martini and Atlantic calamari. There's also a very accessible wine list to go alongside.
Cellini Restaurant
65 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-751-1555
cellinirestaurant.com
Located in mid-town Manhattan, this Northern Italian upscale restaurant is popular for theater-goers. A large list of warm and cold antipasti meets both salty and savory cravings from the very start.
Bice Restaurant
7 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-688-1999
bicenewyork.com
Jubilee is a French restaurant with extensive brunch, lunch and dinner menus. Baked and buttery flavors compliment cheeses, fish, meat and fresh produce.
Jubilee Restaurant
347 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-888-3569
jubileeny.net
A restaurant and lounge, the Volstead offers a wide range of cocktails alongside small plates---just the way to blend and share a few flavors. Crab cakes, braised short rib nachos and "giant" shrimp bruschetta are a few items from the menu to mention.
The Volstead
125 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-583-0411
thevolstead.com
With two New York locations, this steakhouse and grill has been operating since the early 1900's and is still going strong with signature steak and seafood dishes.
Rothmann's Streakhouse
3 East 54th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-319-5500
rothmanns54.com
Old Castle is the place for Irish pub fare and ales. Televised sports play in the background and locals and visitors alike can rally around a team of choice.
Old Castle Pub and Restaurant
160 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
212-471-4860
oldcastlepub.com
