"Like The Grill, Monkey Bar nails the old-school NYC aesthetic that seems to work best in Midtown. The sunken dining room is lined with murals and glossy red booths, and it’s always packed with people drinking Old Fashioneds. If you want a burger, theirs is great, but you can also get everything from pasta and chicken parm to steak and crab rangoon. Unfortunately, reservations can be tough. Book at least a week in advance, or stop by for lunch." - bryan kim, will hartman, hannah albertine, kenny yang