Restaurants & Dining
KJUN
4.9 out of 5Price level $$
KJUN is Chef Jae Jung's life story through food. Growing up in Seoul, South Korea, and spending her formative cooking years in New Orleans have led her to her first solo venture.
Young. Loud. Happy hour.
Best Bars & Restaurants in Murray Hill
Young professionals, bottomless brunch, and Lexington Avenue's endless restaurant row.
- Young-Professional
- Social
- Brunch-Heavy
- Lively
- Mainstream
Top places in Murray Hill
Highly rated restaurants, bars, cafes, and things to do nearby.
Restaurants & Dining
Take Care
4.9 out of 5Price level $$Take Care is a restaurant in Murray Hill described by visitors as food-focused, seafood, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
Coffee & Casual
Baker's Recovery
5.0 out of 5Price level $Baker's Recovery is a favorite frozen desserts spot in Murray Hill, Manhattan. Perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed break.
Coffee & Casual
Hole In The Wall - Murray Hill
4.8 out of 5Price level $$Overlooking the expanse of the East River, Hole In The Wall Murray Hill is open for breakfast through to dinner, serving relaxed and creative dishes for all tastes. The food is accompanied by an extensive list of specialty coffee, innovative cocktails and an immersive wine selection from some of the world's most renowned wineries.
Restaurants & Dining
Thai Food Near Me
4.8 out of 5Price level $$Thai Food Near Me is a restaurant in Murray Hill described by visitors as food-focused, thai and indian, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
Bars & Nightlife
City Beer
4.8 out of 5Price level $$City Beer is a bar in Murray Hill described by visitors as drinks-focused, deli sandwich. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Tempura Matsui
4.8 out of 5, 362 reviewsPrice level $$$$Tempura Matsui is a restaurant in Murray Hill described by visitors as food-focused, seafood and japanese, cozy interior. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Ziggle Tofu & Grill
4.8 out of 5, 253 reviewsPrice level $$Ziggle Tofu & Grill is a restaurant in Murray Hill described by visitors as food-focused, korean and vegetarian vegan, relaxed atmosphere. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Hue House
4.8 out of 5, 234 reviewsPrice level $$56 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017
Restaurants & Dining
LOS TACOS No.1
4.7 out of 5Price level $$LOS TACOS No. 1 was created after three close friends from Tijuana, Mexico, and Brawley, California, decided to bring the authentic Mexican taco to the east coast. The authentic taste comes from family recipes and from fresh, simple and tasteful ingredients straight from home.
Restaurants & Dining
Tartinery
4.7 out of 5Price level $$Tartinery is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as a cafe, french and brunch food, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.
Restaurants & Dining
Charcoal Eats US
4.7 out of 5Price level $$$What started as a dream of making Indian food as accessible as fast food across the world evolved into what Charcoal Eats is today – a food-tech company focused on bringing back the joy of eating, one biryani bowl, one roll, one tandoori sandwich at a time.
What to do in Murray Hill
Every category, narrowed to this neighborhood.
- Drinks & Nightlife in Murray HillBest bars, cocktail lounges, rooftop bars, dive bars, and late-night drinks in Murray Hill. Happy hour deals, speakeasies, wine bars, and where the locals actually go after midnight.Cocktail bars · Rooftop bars · Speakeasies · Wine bars
- Food in Murray HillBest restaurants and places to eat in Murray Hill. From brunch spots and cheap eats to fine dining, pizza, sushi, and the holes-in-the-wall you won't find on TripAdvisor.Pizza · Sushi · Brunch · Steakhouses
- Casual & Social in Murray HillBest coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, and chill hangout spots in Murray Hill. Great for working remote, catching up with friends, or pretending to read while people-watching.Coffee shops · Tea houses · Bakeries · Study spots
- Live Entertainment in Murray HillLive music, comedy shows, jazz clubs, karaoke bars, and performances in Murray Hill. Open mics, ticketed events, and the kind of nights that become stories.Comedy · Live music · Jazz · Karaoke
- Activities & Experiences in Murray HillFun things to do in Murray Hill — escape rooms, bowling alleys, art classes, arcades, pop-ups, and interactive experiences that don't involve staring at a menu.Escape rooms · Bowling · Art classes · Arcades
- Outdoor & Fresh Air in Murray HillBest outdoor spots, parks, rooftop bars, patios, waterfront walks, and gardens in Murray Hill. Fresh air, skyline views, and places to actually sit outside without a reservation.Rooftops · Patios · Gardens · Waterfront
- Date Night in Murray HillBest date night spots in Murray Hill — romantic restaurants, intimate cocktail bars, cozy wine bars, and vibey spots that do the heavy lifting so you don't have to.Romantic dinners · Cocktail bars · Speakeasies · Rooftops
- Group Hangouts in Murray HillBest places for groups in Murray Hill — sports bars, beer gardens, karaoke rooms, bowling alleys, and spots that can actually fit your whole crew without a 2-hour wait.Sports bars · Beer gardens · Bowling · Karaoke
- Quick & Easy in Murray HillQuick plans in Murray Hill that require zero effort. Happy hours, grab-and-go coffee, fast casual spots, delis, and solid options for when you've got 30 minutes and no ideas.Coffee · Happy hour · Delis · Fast casual
- Tourist Friendly in Murray HillBest things to do in Murray Hill for first-time visitors. Iconic restaurants, famous bars, must-see landmarks, and spots worth the hype — no tourist traps, we promise.Famous pizza · Iconic bars · Broadway area · Landmarks
What makes Murray Hill one of the best neighborhoods in NYC
Where post-grad life begins and happy hour is a competitive sport
Murray Hill is the neighborhood where 23-year-olds fresh out of college learn how to be New Yorkers, and the evidence is on every block of 3rd Avenue on a Friday night. It's loud, it's young, and the happy hour specials are aggressive. But here's the thing — the Indian food on Lexington is world-class, the residential side streets are genuinely beautiful, and if you look past the bro bars, there are real gems here.
Murray Hill is where 24-year-olds with finance jobs go to eat, drink, and repeat. The neighborhood between 30th and 40th Streets, east of Fifth Avenue, has an absurd density of restaurants and bars on Second and Third Avenues. Weekend brunch is practically a religion—bottomless mimosas at every other restaurant. The dining scene is solid if not groundbreaking: sushi, Italian, burgers, Indian (thanks to Curry Hill on the southern edge). The nightlife is boisterous—sports bars, cocktail lounges, and rooftop spots packed on weekends. Morgan Library is here for when you need culture. It's not the coolest neighborhood, but it's fun, convenient, and always buzzing.
Best for
A classic NYC night out with friends: happy hour that turns into dinner that turns into bar-hopping on 3rd Ave
Insider tip
3rd Ave bars are the obvious move. Lexington Ave restaurants are the upgrade.
Murray Hill is known for
- Bottomless brunch spots
- Lexington Avenue restaurants
- Morgan Library
- Sports bars
- Curry Hill (southern edge)
Local lingo: “Murray Hill is the training wheels of NYC nightlife. No shade — everyone starts somewhere.”
Neighborhoods near Murray Hill
Every neighborhood has its own character. Here is what's close by.
- Kips BayUnder-the-radar east side living—solid Indian food, hospital workers, and no tourist crowds.
- MidtownGrand Central to Times Square — corporate power lunches, Broadway marquees, and everything in between.
- GramercyA gated park, old-world townhouses, and cocktail bars with a members-only mystique.
- KoreatownOne electric block of 24-hour Korean BBQ, karaoke rooms, and neon-lit madness.
- Hell's KitchenTheater kids, global eats on 9th Avenue, and the gritty-turned-great west side neighborhood.
- Alphabet CityGritty authenticity meets creative energy on the eastern edge of the East Village.
- Battery Park CityWaterfront calm on the southern tip—Hudson River sunsets, family vibes, and the Esplanade.
- Carnegie HillOld-money elegance between Museum Mile and the reservoir—Manhattan's quietest flex.
- Central Park843 acres of green in the middle of the madness—NYC's backyard since 1858.
- ChelseaArt galleries, High Line views, and diverse nightlife from gay bars to rooftop lounges.
Frequently asked questions about Murray Hill
What are the best restaurants in Murray Hill?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top restaurants in Murray Hill on Moodap are KJUN (Korean, 4.9 stars), Take Care (American, 4.9 stars) and Thai Food Near Me (Thai, 4.8 stars).
What are the best bars in Murray Hill?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bars in Murray Hill on Moodap are City Beer (Beer bar, 4.8 stars), 929 (Cocktail bar, 4.7 stars) and Albert’s Bar (Cocktail bar, 4.5 stars).
What are the best cafes in Murray Hill?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top cafes in Murray Hill on Moodap are Baker's Recovery (Frozen Desserts, 5.0 stars), Hole In The Wall - Murray Hill (Coffee/Tea, 4.8 stars) and Cinico Coffee Company (Coffee/Tea, 4.6 stars).
Where can I eat or drink cheap in Murray Hill?
66 places in Murray Hill are marked budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked are Baker's Recovery (Frozen Desserts, 5.0 stars), Katagiri Japanese Grocery (Japanese, 4.7 stars) and Omusubi Gonbei (Japanese, 4.7 stars).
What kind of food is Murray Hill known for?
Of the 125 restaurants Moodap lists in Murray Hill, the most common kinds are American (21), Japanese (17), Chinese (10) and Deli (10).
How many places does Moodap list in Murray Hill?
125 restaurants, 28 bars and 42 cafes, each with its own page. The best-ranked are at the top of this page.
What neighborhoods are near Murray Hill?
Kips Bay, Midtown, Gramercy and Koreatown are next door. Each has its own guide on Moodap, linked on this page.
How does Moodap rank places in Murray Hill?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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