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Murray Hill

Midtown East

​Boundaries:
E 34th St. to E 42nd St.
 & Madison Ave. to East River

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​Restaurants
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** serves brunch
avg. price per entree:

                      $  less than 15
                    $$  15-29

                  $$$  30-49
                $$$$  50 and over

​African

Arabesque

4 E 36th St
$$

Exotic. Luxurious. Immersive. Enter Arabesque and you will feel like you have arrived at one of the Moorish lounges of Morocco where the menu expertly fuses the cuisines of North Africa, the Middle East & the Mediterranean. Try one of the Arabesque or Moroccan specialties like Crevette Au Pistou or Kefta Tagine.


American Cuisine


​Hendrik's557 3rd Ave** $$


Morgan Dining Room
​225 Madison Ave** $$


Asian Fusion

Sachi Asian Bistro

713 2nd Ave
$$
Stylish and relaxed, Sachi takes authentic Asian street-food to a whole other level, adding a unique, modern touch that is fun and inventive, inspired and influenced from the flavors and cuisines of China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Singapore and Thailand. The Hibachi selections are particularly good but you will easily find a selection to satisfy your discerning tastes.


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Bagels

Bagel Boss

544 3rd Ave
$


Bakery


The Cake Pusher
53 E 34th St
$$



BBQ

Mason Jar
43 E 30th St
​$$



British

The Shakespeare

24 E 39th St
$$


Burgers

Bareburger

514 3rd Ave
$


Jackson Hole
521 3rd Ave
** $
These juicy burgers have been served up in the neighborhood since 1972 at this family-owned saloon-style restaurant whose customers include some well-known celebrities. With an open kitchen, you can watch your meal being prepared, which adds to the anticipation of eating it. For variety, you can also order up some excellent Tex-Mex.



Rare Bar & Grill
303 Lexington Ave
** $-$$


Shake Shack
600 3rd Ave
$$


Cambodian

Num Pang Chicken

140 E 41st St
$


Chinese

Little Alley

550 3rd Ave
$$-$$$$

"Long Tang" is the Chinese origin for the name of this very Shanghainese restaurant, which symbolizes a place where a delicious dinner with a sumptuous aroma is served that makes you feel like you are home. Chef Yuchun Cheung carefully curates the menu to bring you an authentic dining experience full of Shanghai tradition. For something really exceptional, try the "Eight Delicacies Stuffed Whole Duck" that must be reserved a day in advance.



Comfort Food

Fields Good Chicken

26 E 40th St
$$


Cookies


Buttercup Bake Shop
167 Madison Ave
$$



Cuban

Sophie's Cuban Cuisine

369 Lexington Ave
$$

The Luna family roots may be in Lima Peru but their passion is clearly Cuban and with the expert guidance of Master Cuban Chef Eduardo Morgado, they have become a true NYC original!  Classic Cuban sandwiches and sides are popular.  "Twist" yours by adding fried plantains and Sophie's special green sauce. Try the Pernil and Tres Leches cake!


Deli

Sarge's
548 3rd Ave
​$$


Diner


Bloom's Deli
350 Lexington Ave
** $$-$$$


Murray Hill Diner
222 Lexington Ave
$-$$


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Scotty's Diner
336 Lexington Ave
​$$
Who thought a diner could be this popular but, man, is it ever and with very good reason! They've been serving super delicious comfort food at affordable prices, open 24/7, for years. There are not too many places in the city where you can get a great omelette at 3am but Scotty's is a great choice.



Townhouse Diner
696 2nd Ave
** $-$$


French

Madison Bistro

238 Madison Ave
** $$-$$$


Ratatouille
154 E 39th St
$


Greek

Eons

633 2nd Ave
$


Hawaiian

Pokeworks

117 E 41st St
​$


Sons of Thunder
204 E 38th St
$
Customized poke bowls along with burgers and shakes have made this restaurant super popular with its diverse clientele.  Founding brothers James and John brought their Hawaiian and California roots to New York to deliver and infused those flavors into what many would say is some of the best poke in the city. Natural light pours into airy seating to make this dining experience relaxed and casual.



Indian

Nirvana

346 Lexington Ave
$-$$


Italian

House of Lasagna
334 Lexington Ave
$$


La Stanza
334B Lexington Ave
$$


Osteria Laguna
209 E 42nd St
** $$-$$$
With its warm and elegant ambiance, artisanal Venetian specialties are exquisite at this Northern Italian restaurant, whether you come for lunch, dinner or brunch. Food is locally sourced to ensure a wonderful freshness bursting with mouthwatering flavor. A catering menu is also available for special events.



Rossini's
108 E 38th St
$$$


Vago
509 3rd Ave
** $$


Villa Berulia
107 E 34th St
$$$


Japanese

Hakubai

66 Park Ave
​$$$


Omusubi Gonbei
​370 Lexington Ave
$-$$


Wokuni
327 Lexington Ave
$$$$


Juices

Juice Generation

122 E 42nd St
$


Korean


BAP
516A 3rd Ave
$$-$$$



Kosher


Tiberias

45 E 34th St
$$$


Latin American

Zengo

622 3rd Ave
** $$-$$$


Mexican

Baby Bo's Cantina

627 2nd Ave
** $$


El Parador Cafe

325 E 34th St
​$$



Mad Dog & Beans
​5 E 38th St
$$
Some of the best Mexican food you will find north of the border. Start your meal with chips and guacamole! Their sangria is the perfect chill for warm weather days.  Quesadillas, fajitas, tacos and remember to 
save room for dessert! 
Tres Leches cake and, for chocolate lovers, Mad Dog's flourless chocolate cake with whipped cream!



Sinigual
640 3rd Ave
$$


Tacos Grand Central
711 2nd Ave
$



Noodles

Bliss Bowl
122 E 42nd St
​$


Momosan Ramen & Sake
342 Lexington Ave
$$


Oysters

Docks Oyster Bar

633 3rd Ave
$$$


Persian

Miraj Healthy Grill

120 E 34th St
$$-$$$


Pizza

Giuseppe's Pizza

341 Lexington Ave
$


Libretto's Pizza
546 3rd Ave 
$


Royal Pizza
592 3rd Ave
$
Small and unassuming but the pizza is absolutely fresh and delicious where the folks behind the counter are super-friendly and quick and the prices are kind on your wallet. We've lost count of how many times we've had a specialty slice here. 


Poke

Koshe Poke

43 E 34th St
$$


Salads

Chopt

100 Park Ave
$-$$


Sandwiches


Cipriani Le Specialita
110 E 42nd St
​$$


Scandinavian

Smorgas Chef

58 Park Ave
** $$

Ah, Swedish meatballs and other "New Nordic Cuisine" are served in this airy Scandinavian restaurant with soaring ceilings with its crisp, clean design. The chefs are committed to their principles of using only all-natural, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients and operate their own farm in the Catskills for guaranteed freshness. Try the smorgasbord tasting plate to sample a host of Scandinavian specialties.


Soups

Hale & Hearty

369 Lexington Ave
$-$$


Spanish

El Pote Espanol

718 2nd Ave
$$


Steak House


Benjamin Steakhouse
52 E 41st St
$$$$


La Brochette
340 Lexington Ave
$$$


Sushi

Aji Sushi

519 3rd Ave
$$-$$$



Hiroshi Sushi
585 3rd Ave
​$$-$$$


Tex-Mex

El Rio Grande

160 E 38th St
** $-$$


Thai

Lan Larb

637 2nd Ave
$$


Viv
138 E 34th St
$$


Vegan

Franchia Vegan Cafe

12 Park Ave
$$-$$$
Both vegans and non-vegans have made Franchia a wildly popular restaurant that serves up creative and savory Asian fusion dishes with its relaxed tea house decor and ambiance. If you are planning to come for dinner, especially on weekends, reservations are highly recommended.There are even a few gluten-free options.



Vegetarian

Kajitsu

125 E 39th St
$$$$



​Bars & Nightlife
​


Middle Branch
154 E 33rd St

Cocktails


The Raines Law Room
​24 E 39th St
Cocktails


Albion Bar
575 2nd Ave

Craft Beers & Cocktails
With 28-30 craft beers on tap, its backroom fireplace and outdoor patio, it is little wonder that Albion is so popular in Murray Hill. Add to that an online digital jukebox and 5 big-screen TVs and you have one hopping nightlife destination.



Jazz at Kitano
66 Park Ave

Jazz Lounge


La Biblioteca
622 3rd Ave

Lounge​


The Black Sheep
583 3rd Ave

Pub


Bubo
515 3rd Ave
Pub


Park Avenue Tavern
99 Park Ave
Pub
The "Boozy Brunch" with its 2 hours of unlimited draft beer, bloody Marys or mimosas would be draw enough. This open and airy pub has a well-stocked bar and served excellent comfort food.



Peter Dillon's Pub
​130 E40th St
Pub


Duke's
560 3rd Ave
Pub


Mulligan's Pub
267 Madison Ave
Pub

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Stout NYC -
Grand Central

​60 E 41st St
Pub
Just steps from Grand Central Station, you will always find an upbeat crowd at Stout, where you will find premium whiskies and delicious brews, not to mention tasty pub grub on two floors with two bars in an atmosphere inspired by an irish town square.



Ted's Corner Tavern
523 3rd Ave
Pub


Bookmarks
299 Madison Ave
Rooftop Bar


Rare View
​303 Lexington Ave
Rooftop Bar


The Junction
​329 Lexington Ave
Sports Bar


Wine:34
127 E 34th St​

Wine Bar
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​Things To Do
​


​Empire State Building
20 W 29th St
open until 2am


Grand Central Terminal
89 E 42nd St



United Nations
1st Ave & UN Plaza



The Manhattan Greenway
along East River




​The Arts
​


Museums

The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave

Museum
​of the Dog

101 Park Ave



Art Galleries

Agustin Fernandez Foundation
157 E 37th St



The Burns Archive
140 E 38th St



Farago Art
304 E 41st St



Galleria On Third
529 3rd Ave


​
David ​Szydlowski

211 Madison Ave

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​Points of Interest
​


Estonian House
243 E 34th St


​
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
 200 E 37th St 2nd Fl



Murray Hill Institute
​243 Lexington Ave



NYPL - Science, Industry and Business Library
188 Madison Ave



Romanian Cultural Center
200 E 38th St



Scandinavia House
58 Park Ave

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Parks & ​Green Spaces
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St. Vartan's Park
1st Ave & 35th St



​
Robert Moses Playground
E 42nd St and, 1st Ave



East River
Esplanade

East River between
E 36th & E 41st Sts



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​Zip Code:


10016
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​WIKI:
"Murray Hill derives its name from the Murray family, 18th-century Quaker merchants mainly concerned with shipping and overseas trade.   In 1905, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt lived close by Franklin's mother Sara Roosevelt in the Murray Hill neighborhood. Due to the proximity of the headquarters of the United Nations and the availability of old mansions, many countries operate embassies and consulates in Murray Hill."  
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