Boundaries:
E 23rd St to E 34th St
& 3rd Ave to East River
E 23rd St to E 34th St
& 3rd Ave to East River
No neighborhood subways.
The 6 train is closest along Park Ave.
The NYC Ferry departs from E 34th Street
@ the East River.
The 6 train is closest along Park Ave.
The NYC Ferry departs from E 34th Street
@ the East River.
Restaurants
Restaurants
** serves brunch
avg. price per entree:
avg. price per entree:
$ less than 15
$$ 15-29
$$$ 30-49
$$$$ 50 and over
$$ 15-29
$$$ 30-49
$$$$ 50 and over
American
Riverpark
450 E 29th St
** $$-$$$$
Boasting romantic East River views, chef & owner Tom Colicchio, along with executive chef Andrew Smith and pastry chef Geoffrey Koo, serve up dynamic modern American cuisine that changes daily and highlights seasonal ingredients from their very own Riverpark Farm along with other local farms and greenmarkets. Their outdoor Beer Garden is open during summer.
Bagels
NY Bagels & Cafe
587 1st Ave
$
BBQ
Brother Jimmy's
181 Lexington Ave
$-$$
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.
Kosher Deli
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
$-$$
Sushi Sennin
30 E 33rd St
$-$$
Tapas Bar
VinoTapa
201 E 31st St
** $-$$
With outdoor seating in warm weather, this cozy Spanish restaurant is one of the great places to find outstanding tapas and an extensive Spanish wine list. So pour a glass of Rioja or Sangria and a few select tapas dishes for an enjoyable dining experience.
Thai
Jaiya
396 3rd Ave
$-$$
Turkish
Sahara's
513 2nd Ave
$$
Turkish Kitchen
386 3rd Ave
** $$
Vegan
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.
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.
Bars & Nightlife
Bars & Nightlife
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 3rd 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.
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
Things To Do
Things To Do
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
The Arts
The Arts
Points of Interest
Points of Interest
Holographic Studios
240 E 26th St
Latino International Theatre
142 E 27th St
Reflections Center for Conscious Living & Yoga
227 E 24th St
The Kelsey Montague Angel Wings
200 E 23rd St
Bellevue Hospital
462 1st Ave
Bellevue Sobriety Garden
E 26th St & FDR Dr
Hunter College Center for Communication Disorders
425 E 25th St
CUNY
Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
425 E 25th St
NYU
College of
Dentistry
345 E 24th St
Beth
Israel
Medical
Center
425 2nd Ave
American
Sign
Language School
225 E 23rd St
ZipCar
2450 E 27th St
American Academy of Pet Grooming
202 E 25th St
Midtown Animal Hospital
256 E 33rd St
NYPL
Kip's Bay Library
446 3rd Ave
Parks & Green Spaces
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.
Quick Links
Quick Links
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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"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."
Read more about Kip's Bay
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