The Whitby Hotel

Restaurants nearby

• Le Bernardin★★★ MichelinWorld's 50 Best #13La Liste 99.5 Well-heeled patrons continue to hold court in this iconic Midtown restaurant led by the ever-gracious Chef Eric Ripert. Truly, this is the moment to dress up, as diamond necklaces and finely pressed suits fill the kinetic dining room night after night. Seafood has long been the calling card of a kitchen that offers a sizeable à la carte menu and doesn’t force guests into lengthy tasting experiences. Salmon with horseradish emulsion alongside the signature yellowfin tuna pounded thin and laid over toasted baguette smeared with foie gras speaks to a quietly sophisticated, confident style ground 524m
• Aquavit★★ Michelin Aquavit remains one of the city’s most polished expressions of contemporary Scandinavian cooking, set within a sleek dining room anchored by a striking open kitchen under Chef Emma Bengtsson. The tasting menus lean heavily into Nordic sensibilities, balancing pristine seafood, preserved elements, cultured dairy and bright seasonal produce with elegant restraint. Dishes may include beautifully cooked Norwegian langoustine with Meyer lemon sabayon and crisp shellfish tuile, or halibut paired with salt-baked celeriac and smoked whey beurre blanc. Desserts continue the restaurant’s refined style, 364m
• Per Se★★★ Michelin An experience at Thomas Keller’s Per Se is one to be savored, recounted and remembered. In a city where space itself is a luxury, the dining room is impressively scaled, offering both stellar views of Central Park as well as precious privacy from table to table. As for the cooking, the French kitchen closely aligns itself with the seasons, sourcing best-in-class product and preparing them with razor-sharp refinement. Signatures like “Oysters and Pearls” or the grand dessert finale are reliable, thrilling bookends. What happens in between is a mature study in confidence and class. An effortless836m
• Masa★★ Michelin There is nothing like an omakase in the care of Chef Masa Takayama. The commotion of Columbus Circle gives way to the calm, collected ceremony of a room anchored by a strikingly smooth hinoki counter. Everything is in place, as chefs and servers work with a kind of harmony that recalls ballet. Every decision, every move, is in the service of his distinctive style, which many have copied but none have mastered. Fragrant white and black truffles, pearly beads of Osetra caviar, and vibrant garnishes make for brilliant touches that straddle the line between luxury and excess. Few have both the ima832m
• Jean-Georges★★ Michelin Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s culinary empire stretches far and wide, but Central Park will always be his home. Chef de Cuisine Joseph Rhee and team sustain a legacy defined by a mastery of French techniques with a flair for global flavors. Guests select from ever-evolving seasonal menus, or delve into a bit of nostalgia with a menu devoted to classics from the restaurant's early days. Dishes like spiced duck breast paired with lovage and an emulsion of mezcal and mustard showcase boldness and originality. Those opting for the vegetarian menu will enjoy top produce, like morel mushrooms in 868m
• Sushi Sho★★★ Michelin In the shadow of the New York Public Library, Chef Keiji Nakazawa exemplifies mastery of the highest order. His omakase is utterly unique. The progression ebbs and flows with a dazzling variety of fish, shellfish, vegetables and more; applying an extensive use of fermentation techniques first developed in Japan. Reverent, while also honoring flexibility and evolution, the chef and team are constantly honing their craft.The setting is its own marvel and features a Hinoki counter flanked by towering ice boxes fronted with carved wood doors, while all around, the kitchen and service teams work in1.2km
• Gabriel Kreuther★★ Michelin At the base of the Grace building on the edge of Bryant Park, this cavernous restaurant is dressed in luxury from top to bottom. A large bar welcomes a boisterous after-work crowd, while the spacious dining room is a work of cream-colored banquettes, fine art and sparkling cutlery. Alsatian-born Chef Gabriel Kreuther cooks with a global sensibility rooted in excellent French technique. Warm kugelhopf with chive fromage blanc as well as the smoked sturgeon and sauerkraut tart are indulgent, gratifying classics, while bass with wax bean ragout and mussels celebrates the seasons. An old-school ch1.1km
• Café Boulud★ Michelin Café Boulud occupies a prime corner on the Upper East Side, where a polished Art Deco–inspired dining room sets the tone for an elegant experience. Under Executive Chef Romain Paumier, the kitchen draws on classical French foundations while incorporating seasonal and global influences. Dishes are thoughtfully composed and grounded in technique, from the classic black sea bass wrapped in potato with a rich red wine sauce to delicately balanced vegetable preparations. Desserts, such as a beautifully executed tarte Tatin, provide a fitting conclusion. With attentive service and a strong French-le734m
• Daniel★ MichelinLa Liste 98 Chef Daniel Boulud's eponymous restaurant is a classic New York restaurant. For over thirty years, this fine dining room has been the spot for brokering deals and celebrating special occasions. With art from James Rosenquist complementing the coffered ceilings capped with signature Bernardaud porcelain chandeliers, it remains an iconic Upper East Side spot.Executive Chef Eddy Leroux's multicourse tasting menus showcase high-quality ingredients and classic French cuisine. Recent highlights have included Castroville artichoke ravioli with barigoule consomme, followed by gently cooked Pacific ike826m
• YingTao★ Michelin This stylish Hell's Kitchen hideaway is an unassumingly ambitious project that highlights Chinese cuisine with flair and class. Under the leadership of Chef Emily Yuen, the focused tasting menu features simultaneously inventive and familiar dishes using top-quality meat and seafood. Wontons with Berkshire pork and tiger prawns float in a soulful broth, while black cod arrives on a disc of silky tofu dressed with a rich, numbing, mala sauce. Riffs on chicken wings and fried chicken showcase a more playful side. To finish, a coconut-forward nian gao (sweet rice cake) is a delightful play on text1.1km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.

Attractions nearby

• Museum of Modern Art art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States189m
• Times Square neighborhood and square in Manhattan, New York City, United States1.0km
• Rockefeller Center mixed-use building complex in New York City, New York, USA539m
• St. Patrick's Cathedral cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York454m
• Empire State Building skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA1.8km
• Grand Central Terminal railway terminal in New York City1.1km
• Radio City Music Hall concert hall and music venue in New York City, United States439m
• Studio 54 Broadway theater and former nightclub708m

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