Manhattan Clam Chowder: Grand Central Oyster Bar

Sitting at the bar of Grand Central's Oyster Bar, slurping on Pipes Coves is one of those quintessential New York City experiences. It feels very old New York and although it's casual, you'll want to dress up a little just to honor the place. You'll also want to order the tomato-based clam chowder, which is pleasantly salty like the sea. One caveat: This soup isn't made for take-out--you want it piping hot. See what the Midtown Lunch team had to say about that.

Grand Central Oyster Bar, Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street (at Park Avenue), (212) 490-6653, oysterbarny.com

Photo: Courtesy of Grand Central Oyster Bar