650371 Sun Sep 06 07:12:49 -0700 2009 5 18 Manhattan 0 5008817 I am visiting NYC this upcoming weekend with my wife. We are staying around 52nd and Madison and are looking for a nice restaurant to go to on Friday night. We are looking to spend around $75-$100 pp including drinks, would like Italian, Steak or American, nothing too exotic, and would like to be able to walk there from our hotel (52nd & Madison). Any good suggestions? TIA Sun Sep 06 07:12:49 -0700 2009 16672 phatchris 1 5008904 In NYC it's hard to get a seat somewhere without a reservation or a wait of about an hour. I also don't know of much around that area. The first place that comes to mind is Inside Park at St. Bart's. It's on 50th and Park and the food is nice, not very exotic or exciting. The terrace is lovely if the weather is nice, I've not been in the main dining room. http://www.insideparknyc.com/ Sun Sep 06 08:06:03 -0700 2009 5008817 1103597 fooder 1 5009496 The closest steakhouse to where you are staying is Maloney & Porcelli, on 50th, b/t Madison & Park. http://www.maloneyandporcelli.com Others within walking distance: Bobby Van's, on 54th, b/t Park & Lex - http://www.bobbyvans.com Uncle Jack's, on 56th, b/t 5th & 6th - http://www.unclejacks.com BLT Steak, on 57th, b/t Park & Lex - http://www.bltsteak.com Quality Meats, on 58th, b/t 5th & 6th - http://www.qualitymeatsnyc.com Sun Sep 06 14:20:11 -0700 2009 5008817 13867 RGR 1 5009637 Tao is nearby also...it's trendy, it's loud, but it's definitely a unique experience. lot's of pretties... Sun Sep 06 15:45:29 -0700 2009 5008817 1105598 coasts 1 5010333 If a 15-minute walk isn't out of bounds, consider Mia Dona, on 58th near Third: http://www.eatingintranslation.com/2008/07/mia-dona.html Sun Sep 06 23:15:28 -0700 2009 5008817 14517 DaveCook 1 5011387 For Italian, your best bet is Convivio, one of my favorite restaurants. The 4-course prix-fixe is $59, so with a reasonably priced bottle of wine you can keep it within your budget. It is about a 15-minute walk. Mon Sep 07 13:15:01 -0700 2009 5008817 126803 rrems