​Boundaries:
E 23rd St to E 34th St
& 3rd Ave to East River
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Heavy Walking Area
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Subway Map
No neighborhood subways. 
​The 6 train is closest along Park Ave. 
The NYC Ferry departs from E 34th Street
​@ the East River.


Restaurants
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** serves brunch
avg. price per entree:
                      $  less than 15
                    $$  15-29
                  $$$  30-49
                $$$$  50 and over

American
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Riverpark
450 E 29th St
** $$-$$$$
Boasting romantic East River views, chef & owner Tom Colicchio, along with executive chef Andrew Smith and pastry chef Geoffrey Koo, serve up dynamic modern American cuisine that changes daily and highlights seasonal ingredients from their very own Riverpark Farm along with other local farms and greenmarkets.  Their outdoor Beer Garden is open during summer.



Bagels

NY Bagels & Cafe
587 1st Ave
$




BBQ

Brother Jimmy's
181 Lexington Ave
$-$$




British

Dog & Bone
338 3rd Avenue
​** $-$$
Always popular with locals and visitors alike, this British-inspired restaurant was inspired by a bulldog named Winston. Their slogan "Sit, Stay, Eat" will make you glad you did! The sidewalk cafe is, of course, dog-friendly.​ They even have a small corners store where you can buy your favourite Irish and British goodies.




Brunch

Cask Bar & Kitchen
167 E 33rd St
​$-$$




Burgers

Bareburger
514 3rd Ave
$$




Cafe​

Banc Cafe
431 3rd Ave
** ​$-$$
As the name implies, this cafe is set in what was once a 1920's bank building with decor inspired by 19th-century Paris such as leather banquette seating, copper tables, dimly lit chandeliers and terra cotta textured walls. Executive chef John Loughran has created a delightful seasonal menu with fresh ingredients that are sourced locally and food so tasty, you will look forward to many return visits.


Hill and Bay
581 2nd Ave
$


Penelope
159 Lexington Ave
** $-$$
Cafe, bakery & wine bar.




Cookies

Insomnia Cookies
482 3rd Ave
$
Open until 3 am daily.




Deli

Clover
621 2nd Ave
$-$$




Diner

Moonstruck
449 3rd Ave
$$
Open 24 hours.




French

Le Parisien Bistrot
163 E 33rd St
** $-$$



Gourmet Market

Little India Grocery
385 3rd Ave



Greek

Eros
447 3rd Ave
** $-$$



Gyro

The Gyro Shop
593 1st Ave
$$



Halal

Pizza & Pita
344 E 34th St
$



​Indian

Mughlai
329 3rd Ave
​$
For an authentic and relaxed Indian dining experience where the food tastes like home for some and an exciting and exotic foodie adventure for others, Mughlai is a must. The chefs are masters at their craft where curated curries and vegetarian and meat dishes will delight your palate. If you can go for something hot and tangy, try the Chicken Vindaloo.



Italian

Bistango
415 3rd Avenue at E 29th St
​$-$$



Japanese

Kajitsu
125 E 39th St
$$$$



Juice Bar

Fuel
379 3rd Ave
$



​Korean

ATOBOY
43 E 28th St
$$$
This wildly popular Korean restaurant is best known for its unique tasting menus that are meant to be shared ​. The space may be minimalist but the flavors are anything but thanks to chef Junghyun Park and his wife Ellia. You choose from three seasonal dishes for a set price that includes white or seasoned rice. Top off your meal with a scrumptious dessert and dessert drink.


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Kosher Deli
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2nd Ave Deli
162 E 33rd St
$-$$



Mediterranean

Galata
212 E 34th St
$-$$



Mexican

Baby Bo's Cantina
627 2nd Ave
​$-$$



Persian

Ravagh
11 E 30th St
$$
Modest prices and outstanding kebabs and grilled meats make this family-owned and operated Persian grill another seriously popular restaurant in the neighborhood with a loyal following.  Your mouth will start watering the moment you step inside. The wonderful aroma of the food is only surpassed by the tastes, served up by a staff who is truly friendly and accommodating. Definitely try one of the many Persian classic like Khoresht Fesenjan.



Peruvian

Pio Pio
210 E 34th St
$$-$$$



Pizza

Rocky's Pizzeria
607 2nd Ave



Sandwiches

Lamazou
370 3rd Ave
$$
Cheese shop serving up quality eats and mouthwatering sandwiches.



Sicilian

Norma
438 3rd Ave
$$
This rustic setting coupled with deep, authentic Italian flavors that can be tasted in every bite makes Norma one of the best Sicilian restaurants in the city. Chef Salvatore Fraterrigo, who has opened award-winning restaurants across Europe and the U.S. has brought a corner of Sicily to New York and we are ever so grateful. You will be too!



Sushi

Oishi
230 E 29th St
$-$$


Sushi Sennin
30 E 33rd St
​$-$$

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Tapas Bar

VinoTapa
201 E 31st St
** $-$$
With outdoor seating in warm weather, this cozy Spanish restaurant is one of the great places to find outstanding tapas and an extensive Spanish wine list. So pour a glass of Rioja or Sangria and a few select tapas dishes for an enjoyable dining experience.


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Thai

Jaiya
396 3rd Ave
$-$$



Turkish

Sahara's
513 2nd Ave
$$
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Turkish Kitchen
386 3rd Ave
** ​$$
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Vegan

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Marty's V Burger
134 E 27th St
$
Seating may be limited at this counter-serve but Vegans and non-Vegans alike rave at how succulent and delicious their signature, high-quality burgers, mac n' cheese and other cruelty-free food is here.



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​Vegetarian


Chennai Garden
127 E 28th St
$
​Kosher Indian vegetarian specializing in Rava Dosai and Masali Dosai.



Little Beet Table
333 Park Ave S
** $$
Vegetable-forward menu with a few meat options.

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Bars & Nightlife
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The Gem Saloon
375 3rd Ave
​Draft House
The Gem is a wicked-cool and trendy, rustic setting dominated by a horseshoe bar on the main level and another bar on the mezzanine, both serving craft beers, cocktails and wine along with lunch, brunch and bar bites.



Taproom No.307
307 3r​d Ave
​Draft House




Mad Hatter Saloon
360 3rd Ave
​​Beer Garden



Cask Bar & Kitchen
167 E 33rd St
Cocktails
Bourbon, rye whiskey and carefully crafted cocktails are the drinks of choice at this popular bar with its dimly-lit interior with reclaimed wood and weathered brick, which harkens to a by-gone era. Excellent dinner, lunch and brunch menus complement your drinks.


NY Comedy Club
​241 E 24th St
​Comedy Club



The Tipsy Scoop
217 E 26th St
Liquor-Infused Ice Cream



Paddy Reilly's
5192nd Ave
Live Music



The Flying Cock
497 3rd Ave
Pub​
Open to 4 am every day. Bottomless brunch. DJs



Tonic East
411 3rd Ave
​Rooftop Bars



The Globe
158 E 23rd St
​Speakeasy
This old-school Irish pub has its origins back to the 1880's and has seen its fair share of history with its dark wood, low tin ceilings and low-hanging lamps. Diamond Jim Brady used to hang out here. Serving pub food along with whiskey, cocktails beer and wine.

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Abbey Tavern
354 3rd Ave
​​Sports Bar
Serves brunch, lunch & dinner.



​Albion Bar
​575 2nd Ave
Sports Bar​
Craft beers & cocktails. BYOF. Outdoor patio, 5 big-screen TVs, digital jukebox.



Raise New York
416 3rd Ave
Sports Bar​
Fundraising events.



Stone Creek
140 E 27th St
​Sports Bar​


Vanguard
Wine Bar
​530 2nd Ave
Wine Bar

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Things To Do
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Asser Levy Pool
390 Asser Levy Pl
E 23rd St & FDR Dr
Public swimming pool. Open summer season only. 



Asser Levy Recreation Center
392 Asser Levy Place
Indoor accessible pool. Media lab, fitness center. pool table and more.



Modern Pinball NYC
362 3rd Ave



AMC
Kips Bay 15
564 2nd Ave



Vale Tango
300 E 33rd St

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The Arts
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Museum of Modern Pinball
​362 Third Ave.
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Sidney Mishkin
Gallery
135 E. 22nd St.

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Points of Interest
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​​Parks & Green Spaces


​Madison Square
Park
5th - Madison Aves.
from 23-26th Sts.



Bellevue South
Park
2nd Ave from E 26 - 28th Sts.



East Midtown Waterfront
East River from 38-61st Sts.



St. Vartan
Park
2nd Ave from 35-36th Sts.



​Vincent F. Albano, Jr.
Playground
2nd Ave from 29-30th Sts.

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Quick Links
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WIKI:
​"Within Kips Bay, the area along First Avenue is dominated by the institutional buildings of New York University, including Tisch Hospital, NYU College of Dentistry, NYU School of Medicine, 
Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 
Bellevue Hospital Center teaching hospital, including the Hunter College Brookdale Health Sciences Center, the Alexandria Center for the Life Sciences, and the Manhattan VA Hospital."
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