Point Seven
East Midtown-Turtle Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Point Seven is worth considering for a Midtown group meal when wine credibility and a central Park Avenue setting matter more than a clearly defined cuisine or published private-dining package. Its 2026 wine recognition is the key reason to shortlist it; for a faster, simpler, or more format-specific meal, compare nearby Grand Central options first.
About Point Seven
Point Seven is a New York City venue with smart-casual dress guidance, weekday hours, Saturday evening hours, and wine recognition in 2026. It is best approached as an option for planning around timing, attire, and wine-related recognition.
The strongest signal is external recognition: Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Those accolades make wine recognition a relevant part of the decision, while the published hours make the venue usable across much of the weekday and on Saturday evening.
For groups, the draw is timing, smart-casual dress, and wine recognition
Point Seven makes sense for a New York City group when the decision depends on smart-casual dress and hours that run Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM, with Saturday hours from 4 PM to 10:30 PM and Sunday closed.
The recommendation is practical: use the hours, dress guidance, and wine recognition as the frame, then verify any meal-specific needs before committing. If the group wants a more focused comparison, Coral Omakase at Point Seven is another option to consider. For other New York City planning contexts, Pershing Square, Naples 45 Ristorante e Pizzeria, Palladino's Steak & Seafood, or The Kati Roll Company may be useful reference points depending on the occasion.
The strongest reason to choose it is wine recognition
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and Star Wine List recognition in 2026 put Point Seven in a different decision lane from venues without wine-related accolades. That does not automatically make it the right booking for every meal, but it does mean the wine recognition is one of the clearest reasons to pay attention.
For broader planning around the city, the New York City restaurants guide is the better starting point; pair it with the New York City hotels guide if the meal needs to sit near a stay. For a tighter restaurant cross-shop, compare against Palladino's Steak & Seafood, Pershing Square, Naples 45 Ristorante e Pizzeria, and The Kati Roll Company when another New York City dining plan is needed.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Location
- 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pointsevennyc.com
- Phone
- (929) 877-1718
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Point Seven presents itself as a focused, upscale seafood room anchored inside the MetLife Building. The dining room is positioned for thoughtful meals, where wine is treated as a co-star to the kitchen, and the overall tone is restrained and refined. Guests encounter a purposeful, inward-facing atmosphere that privileges tasting and pairing over bustle, making the room feel intentional and quietly authoritative within Midtown’s landscape.
Best For
Point Seven suits diners seeking a purposeful Midtown meal: business lunches and dinners, pre-theatre tables, and date-night outings all fit the bill. The review flags lunch crowds and expense-account dining while calling out the venue’s capacity to host pre-theatre diners, so it works for efficient midday meetings as well as more deliberate evening service. Wine-forward guests and groups who enjoy sharing seafood plates will find it especially rewarding because the wine program is a structural element that elevates the experience beyond typical corridor dining.
Ordering Tips
The menu is seafood-focused and the signature items call for attention: tuna tartare hand roll, sushi, and the Coral Omakase are highlighted as standouts. Because the wine program is integral, often arriving while you’re still reading the menu, ask the wine director or sommelier for pairing guidance early in the meal. Opt for preparations that showcase the fish if you want to lean into the kitchen’s strengths, and consider the Omakase if you want a concentrated sushi experience guided by the chef. Let wine direction shape your choices rather than treating bottles as an afterthought.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sleek, contemporary atmosphere with futuristic and zen decor, deep blue curtains, sandy white couches, and glass school of fish overhead, evoking the ocean.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Omakase, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- tuna tartare hand roll
- sushi
- Coral Omakase
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 200 Park Ave, New York, NY 10166
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 4–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Palladino's Steak & Seafood, Steakhouse/Seafood, Steakhouse/Seafood
- Pershing Square, Notable alternative
- Naples 45 Ristorante e Pizzeria, Notable alternative
- Coral Omakase at Point Seven, Notable alternative
- The Kati Roll Company, Indian Rolls, Indian Rolls
Restaurant context
How it compares nearby
Point Seven is the better pick when the table wants a polished Midtown setting and wine is part of the point. Palladino's Steak & Seafood is the more direct choice for diners who want the familiar steakhouse/seafood brief, especially if the group wants the meal to be easy to understand before anyone sees a menu.
Pershing Square and Naples 45 Ristorante e Pizzeria are better fallback choices for mixed groups where convenience and predictability matter more than wine depth. Choose Pershing Square for a classic Grand Central meetup; choose Naples 45 when Italian is the lower-friction consensus.
For a more focused dining format, Coral Omakase at Point Seven is the sharper comparison because omakase sets the expectations clearly. The Kati Roll Company is not a like-for-like experience; it is the practical alternative when the priority is speed, lower commitment, and Indian rolls rather than a seated Midtown dinner.
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Compare Point Seven
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Seven | New York City | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence | |
| Palladino's Steak & Seafood | New York City | Steakhouse/Seafood | No published awards |
| Pershing Square | New York City | No published awards | |
| Naples 45 Ristorante e Pizzeria | New York City | No published awards | |
| Coral Omakase at Point Seven | New York City | No published awards | |
| The Kati Roll Company | New York City | Indian Rolls | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #614 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Point Seven?
The dress code is smart casual. That makes polished city attire a reasonable choice, especially for a later meal or group plan.
What should a first-timer know about Point Seven?
Know the basics: Point Seven is in New York City, has a smart-casual dress code, keeps published hours Monday through Saturday, and has 2026 wine recognition from Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and Star Wine List.
Is lunch or dinner better at Point Seven?
Point Seven opens at 7:30 AM Monday through Friday and at 4 PM on Saturday, with Sunday closed.
