Boundaries:
E 34th St. to E 42nd St.
& Madison Ave. to East River
E 34th St. to E 42nd St.
& Madison Ave. to East River
MTA Subway Info: Click circles
for subway stops, connections
and accessibility info
Restaurants
Restaurants
** serves brunch
avg. price per entree:
avg. price per entree:
$ less than 15
$$ 15-29
$$$ 30-49
$$$$ 50 and over
$$ 15-29
$$$ 30-49
$$$$ 50 and over
African
Arabesque
4 E 36th St
$$
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
$$
Stylish and relaxed, Sachi takes authentic Asian street-food to a whole other level, adding a unique, modern touch that is fun and inventive, inspired and influenced from the flavors and cuisines of China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Singapore and Thailand. The Hibachi selections are particularly good but you will easily find a selection to satisfy your discerning tastes.
Bagels
Bagel Boss
544 3rd Ave
$
Bakery
The Cake Pusher
53 E 34th St
$$
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
$$
Diner
Bloom's Deli
350 Lexington Ave
** $$-$$$
Murray Hill Diner
222 Lexington Ave
$-$$
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
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
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
Things To Do
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
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
Points of Interest
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
Parks & Green Spaces
Parks & Green Spaces
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
Quick Links
Quick Links
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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"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."
Read more about Murray Hill
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