Any insider tips for UN Plaza Grill?

Ask about current chef’s specials—short-rib preparations often rotate and can be among the strongest dishes on the menu.

What should I order at UN Plaza Grill?

Braised boneless short ribs, ribeye, any seasonal short-rib slider or sandwich offering.

When should I visit UN Plaza Grill?

Dinner on non-event weeknights for calmer service and views.

Who should go to UN Plaza Grill?

Kosher diners or rib fans seeking a refined steakhouse setting.

Any insider tips for Sinigual?

Split one appetizer and one main per two—portions stack up fast.

When should I visit Sinigual?

Weeknight happy hour into dinner

Any insider tips for Bierhaus NYC?

Reserve a large table during Oktoberfest season and pair the ribs with a liter of Hofbräu from the Stein Club list for the full beer-hall experience.

What should I order at Bierhaus NYC?

BBQ ribs platter, pork shank, giant Bavarian pretzel to share.

When should I visit Bierhaus NYC?

Evenings or game nights when the band and crowd are going.

Who should go to Bierhaus NYC?

Groups craving ribs with big beers, TVs and noisy fun.

Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Midtown East (10017)

Q: What is the best Ribs restaurant in Midtown East?

UN Plaza Grill is our top pick for Ribs restaurants in Midtown East, scoring 8.3/10. Fine-dining kosher steakhouse across from the UN where slow-braised short ribs and occasional BBQ-style rib plates are served in a sleek, glass-walled room.

Q: What should I order at Sinigual?

Tableside guacamole, taco vampiros, carne asada y chimichurri

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UN Plaza Grill

Fine-dining kosher steakhouse across from the UN where slow-braised short ribs and occasional BBQ-style rib plates are served in a sleek, glass-walled room.

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#1 UN Plaza Grill

8.3

$$$$ Turtle Bay / UN Plaza

Vibes: Date Night Magic Business Lunch Power Players Group Dining Gatherings Luxury Dining Elite

Opened in 2017 at the base of Trump World Tower, UN Plaza Grill is an upscale kosher steakhouse where braised boneless short ribs and BBQ-sauced rib dishes draw as much praise as the ribeye. Floor-to-ceiling windows, white linens and views toward the UN compound make it one of the more polished, special-occasion ways to eat ribs in 10017.

Must-Try Dishes: Braised Boneless Short Ribs with red wine–balsamic sauce, BBQ Short Rib Sliders or Sandwich (when offered), Center-Cut Ribeye Steak

What makes it special: Fine-dining kosher steakhouse across from the UN where slow-braised short ribs and occasional BBQ-style rib plates are served in a sleek, glass-walled room.

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#2 Sinigual

8.2

$$ Midtown East – 3rd Avenue Corridor

Vibes: Group Dining Gatherings Happy Hour Hotspots Business Lunch Power Players

A Midtown East sit-down Mexican room built for after-work groups and polished dinners, with a menu that leans into bold sauces, sizzling proteins, and crowd-friendly shareables. It’s strongest when you start with a tableside opener, then commit to one signature taco or steak-driven plate rather than over-ordering the middle.

Must-Try Dishes: Tableside Guacamole, Taco Vampiros, Carne Asada y Chimichurri

What makes it special: Tableside-forward Mexican classics with a big-menu, group-friendly format.

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#3 Bierhaus NYC

7.8

$$$ Midtown East – Grand Central / 45th Street Corridor

Vibes: Brewery & Beer Garden Republic Group Dining Gatherings Sports Bar Central Late Night Legends

Bierhaus NYC is a Bavarian beer hall a few blocks from Grand Central where steins of Hofbräu and communal tables set the stage for hefty plates of BBQ ribs, pork shank and schnitzel. Open since 2011 and known as an Oktoberfest hub, it delivers loud, festive energy and meaty, sauce-slathered ribs more than quiet refinement.

Must-Try Dishes: BBQ Ribs platter, Schweinshaxe (crispy pork shank), Giant Bavarian Pretzel

What makes it special: High-energy Bavarian beer hall where saucy BBQ ribs share the table with steins of Hofbräu and live Oktoberfest-style revelry.

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