The best Midtown birthday restaurants
Midtown Manhattan, best identified by its iconic and historical sites, offers a whirlwind of excitement… until you actually live there. The neighborhood’s attractions devolve from mesmerizing must-sees to eyesores with time. If you are a local, by the time your birthday rolls around, don’t blame yourself for wanting refuge from socially-unaware tourists and celebrating with (gasp!) just. a. dinner… like everyone in a normal city.
Local residents may feel pressured to lean into the NYC lore, with the Empire State Building, Radio City, Times Square, and the Plaza Hotel right at the fingertips of Midtowners, but luckily, Midtown has been kind enough to cater to all those seeking oasis from flashing lights and overstimulating crowds. These dinner spots are tastefully curated to allow authentic Manhattan personalities to shine in the birthday spotlight amongst friends and loved ones. Just don’t talk about any of these restaurants too loudly, or Midtown’s best-kept secrets might get in the wrong hands of first-time visitors.
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