The Kimberly Hotel

Restaurants nearby

• 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, 504m
• 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 in885m
• 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 1.0km
• 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 ch930m
• Jōji★ Michelin Hidden away in a corner of Grand Central, at the base of the ritzy One Vanderbilt building, Jōji presents a disarming oasis of calm and sophistication amidst the hustle and bustle. The meal begins with small plates that blend Japanese flavors with seasonal elements, as in a sashimi of buri with green apple, ginger, and yuzu zest, followed by nigiri featuring a blend of Koshihikari and Nanatsuboshi rice, carefully vinegared to showcase the flavor of the fish. The variety of excellent seafood, largely sourced from Toyosu Market, is impressive, and even devoted sybarites will leave satisfied. Exp673m
• Le Pavillon★ Michelin It may have a classic-sounding name, but Le Pavillon resides in one of the city's newest skyscrapers. The elegant dining room, with its soaring ceilings, plate glass and warm palette, makes the well-heeled feel right at home. You'll rub shoulders with many at the bar, a prized perch crowned by a dramatic blown glass chandelier. Chef Daniel Boulud and co-executive chef Will Nacev skillfully prepare a contemporary, globally inflected carte dominated by seafood and vegetable-focused items. Spaghetti alla chitarra may be twirled with Meyer lemon butter sauce and crowned with Kaluga caviar; while v720m
• Tempura Matsui★ Michelin Tempura Matsui skillfully demonstrates why tempura is a celebrated Japanese cuisine type in its own right. The prized seats are at the counter, especially if you want to see the master at work.The chef uses a mix of sesame and cottonseed oils and the batter is used sparingly. You’ll start with a seasonal soup including seared scallop with wheat cake, before having some beautifully arranged sashimi. Then, the main event begins in the traditional way with crispy shrimp legs. Dishes turned out of this kitchen usually vary according to the seasons, but could include the likes of wonderfully tender941m
• 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 effortless1.6km
• 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-le1.0km
• 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 ike1.2km

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Attractions nearby

• Museum of Modern Art art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States788m
• Empire State Building skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA1.5km
• Grand Central Terminal railway terminal in New York City625m
• St. Patrick's Cathedral cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of New York492m
• Rockefeller Center mixed-use building complex in New York City, New York, USA705m
• Times Square neighborhood and square in Manhattan, New York City, United States1.2km
• Radio City Music Hall concert hall and music venue in New York City, United States757m
• Metropolitan Museum of Art art museum in New York City, United States2.7km

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