Best Comfort Food Restaurants in MiMo / Upper East Side

was running late for a reservation and with one call they accommodated our tardy arrival even though the kitchen was closing in the next 4 minutes! excellent, prompt service. servers, host and bussers were so kind and lovely. the food, ambiance and treatment were all fabulous! I can confidently recommend their fried chicken, caesar salad + their tropical temptation cocktail :]

The beef tartare with the added novelty of being served on top of an open bone which provided access to the delicious bone marrow ended up being the best beef tartare I've ever had. The ambience was quite intimate and perfect for our Valentine's day date night. The service was also quite courteous and responsive. My wife had the duck wellington and we were both impressed by the creativity of how the duck was cooked in three different ways. I enjoyed the burger but was not as impressed by the flavour although I am happy that they cooked the burger to medium rare which most restaurants refused to do. The fries that came with the burger were absolutely delicious and enhanced further with the curried kethcup and the garlic sauce. Parking was a bit confusing but we learned that there was a municipal parking garage nearby. Overall a quite enjoyable Valentine's day dinner date.

The hostess at the front was not friendly, didn’t acknowledge us really and kept talking to other people while we were checking in. She may need more training. She seemed confused. The waitress, runners. DJ and food were amazing. Value for food was great. We didn’t get a receipt and the bill is hefty with the service charge. No one could explain what the surcharge is for.

We loved Red Rooster. First, several members of our party were obnoxiously late. The staff kind and flexible and seated us anyway. Our server Carlos was friendly and knowledgeable. All of the food we ordered was excellent. We had several starters and all entrees were large enough to be shared. Highlights were the deviled eggs, ceviche, oxtail, salmon and fried chicken. The lamb belly was different but delectably spicy. We would go back. Very affordable at about $60pp including gratuity.

I had the most delightful breakfast experience at Craft Midtown. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for the morning. I ordered a perfectly brewed coffee and Eggs Florentine, which were simply outstanding—rich, flavorful, and beautifully plated. What truly elevated the experience was the exceptional service provided by Santi, our server. He was friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making sure everything was perfect. His recommendations and attention to detail made all the difference. Craft Midtown is now at the top of my list for breakfast spots. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy another memorable meal with Santi’s impeccable service! Highly recommended.