Restaurant: Grand Central Oyster Bar

Grand Central Oyster Bar
89 East 42nd Street (Grand Central Station)
Sunway: 4,5,6,7,S to Grand Central Station
Open Weekdays 11:30am-9:30pm; Sat 12pm-9:30pm

This is a NYC institution, and while the food's a bit uneven, it's a really fun experience. Stick to oysters or classic dishes like the pan-roast, chowder, or oyster stew. With the hot little baking-powder biscuits, it's a pretty great meal. Try to sit in the back room! And be sure to do the "Whispering Gallery" just outside.

Bar: Campbell Apartment

Campbell Apartment
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Station)
Subway:4,5,6,7,S to Grand Central

This is the place to go if you're waiting for a train - or marooned in midtown for any other reason. You're going mostly for the space(a converted apartment), which is stunning, although the baroque cocktails are good. Warning: The scene gets horrible, so go only at off-hours!