Possessing a stunning interior, the China Grill also happens to serve excellent Asian food. However, these elements of the clubby restaurant are often overshadowed by its reputation as a power scene. Located in the lobby of the CBS building in Midtown, it is a gathering place for television executives who come here to wheel and deal with each other over lunch. It is also popular as an after-work spot. When a cell phone rings, watch the whole room jump.
• Hours: 11:45a-11p M-F, 5p-midnight Sa, 5p-10:30p Su