The Regency Bar & Grill

"Dining at a hotel restaurant can be a little sexy, and this iconic spot on Park Avenue, with deep booths and mirrors, is ideal for a celebratory meal. Among the highlights on the $175 special menu, largely sourced from regional organic farms, are white asparagus soup; foie gras terrine with balsamic figs and ginger pear chutney; celeriac carpaccio; parsnip tagliatelle; sea bass with root vegetables and Key lime; and filet of beef. Finish with chocolate lava cake, and you might still be around for the power breakfast." - Beth Landman

"The Loews Regency Hotel isn’t situated in a neighborhood dotted with trendy natural wine bars or restaurants led by big name chefs, but the Regency Bar & Grill located on the first floor is still going strong as the power breakfast stop in town. It’s not uncommon to find black town cars lined up outside in the early mornings as people gather for meetings. For those joining the morning ritual, expect the typical diner fare but with egg dishes around the $30 mark or more." - Bao Ong

"The Regency's Bar was traditionally known as a breakfast option, but after an extensive remodel and re-staffing of the kitchen last year, it's become a solid option for lunch and dinner as well. The menu is pretty all-American so you can't go wrong with anything, but the grilled squid is gorgeously presented (on a bed of quinoa—a surprisingly good combination) and the dry-aged rib-eye, which is meant for two people, is perfectly cooked."

"Fancy Upper East Side restaurant Regency Bar and Grill is putting out a rosé, sparkling water, and “rainbow fruit skewer” cocktail for $20 and donating just 10 percent of sales to Gay Men’s Health Crisis." - Adam Moussa