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Best Bars & Restaurants in Times Square

The world's most famous intersection—blinding lights, Broadway marquees, and organized chaos.

  • Iconic
  • Tourist-Heavy
  • Neon-Lit
  • High-Energy
  • Chaotic

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Top places in Times Square

Highly rated restaurants, bars, cafes, and things to do nearby.

  • Restaurants & Dining

    Osteria La Baia

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    Discover Osteria La Baia, a Manhattan hideaway where Italian cuisine is approached with grace, balance, and a deep respect for flavor. Here, each plate is an invitation to savor the harmony of thoughtful ingredients and skilled technique.

  • Coffee & Casual

    787 coffee

    4.9 out of 5Price level $

    787 Coffee was born as a coffee farm in Puerto Rico. Raised in New York. With lots of love for Texas & New Jersey

  • Restaurants & Dining

    MOE EATS NYC

    5.0 out of 5, 270 reviewsPrice level $$

    MOE EATS NYC is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as mediterranean, known for excellent service, consistently well-reviewed. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Restaurants & Dining

    Langan's

    4.9 out of 5Price level $$

    Langan's is a restaurant in Midtown described by visitors as food-focused, seafood and steakhouse, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Restaurants & Dining

    Amazigh Food Truck

    5.0 out of 5Price level $$

    Fresh, colored, refined, and authentic, this new Moroccan & Mediterranean Kitchen on wheels welcomes its New York City residents to enjoy a typical Moroccan meal, Mediterranean flavored dishes, or perhaps a mint tea served with a signature sweet for a breeze of freshness the Moroccan way.

  • Restaurants & Dining

    SaiTong Thai

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    Upscale Authentic Thai Restaurant In Times Square NYC

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    Chopt Creative Salad Co.

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    145 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019

  • Restaurants & Dining

    AperiBar

    4.8 out of 5Price level $$

    A chic Italianesque restaurant + cocktail bar at LUMA Hotel Times Square by celebrated chef, Charlie Palmer. AperiBar gathers guests for breakfast, dinner and late night cocktails offering that just the right feeling no matter what time of day.

  • Restaurants & Dining

    Amor Loco

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Come and experience the love and passion we put into every dish at Amor Loco NYC.

  • Restaurants & Dining

    OLIO E PIÙ Bryant Park

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$

    Olio e Più is an authentic Italian trattoria bringing traditional Italian cuisine, fresh house-made pasta, and hand-stretched pizza to vibrant neighborhoods across New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Inspired by the flavors of Southern Italy, our menu features classic Italian dishes and seasonal specialties, including Caprese salad, fritto misto, tiramisu, and guest-favorite pasta and pizza selections.

  • Restaurants & Dining

    Charlie Palmer Steak IV

    4.7 out of 5Price level $$$

    Charlie Palmer Steak IV is a restaurant in Times Square described by visitors as seafood and steakhouse, relaxed atmosphere, known for excellent service. Based on 10 reviews.

  • Restaurants & Dining

    Margon

    4.7 out of 5Price level $

    Margon is a restaurant in Times Square described by visitors as a cafe, latin and american, budget-friendly. Based on 10 reviews.

What to do in Times Square

Every category, narrowed to this neighborhood.

What makes Times Square one of the best neighborhoods in NYC

40 million tourists a year can't be wrong — but the locals eat elsewhere

Times Square is the neighborhood every New Yorker loves to hate and every tourist loves to love. The screens are blinding, the costumed characters are unregulated, and everything costs twice what it should. But there's a reason 40 million people come here every year — standing in the middle of it at midnight, surrounded by light and noise and absolute human chaos, is one of the most purely New York experiences there is. Just don't eat here.

Times Square is the place every New Yorker avoids and every visitor has to see at least once. The LED billboards, the costumed characters, the wall-to-wall tourists—it's sensory overload. But here's the thing: the Broadway theaters surrounding it are genuinely world-class, and if you know where to look, there are actual good bars and restaurants hiding in the chaos. Hotel rooftop bars offer views of the neon madness from above. TKTS sells discount same-day Broadway tickets. The energy at midnight on New Year's Eve (or any random Tuesday) is unlike anywhere else on earth. Just don't eat at the Olive Garden.

Best for

Seeing a Broadway show and then getting the hell out to eat literally anywhere else

Insider tip

Walk two blocks in ANY direction from the lights. The food gets 10x better and 3x cheaper.

Times Square is known for

  • Broadway theaters
  • New Year's Eve ball drop
  • LED billboards
  • TKTS booth
  • Street performers

Local lingo: “Nobody from New York eats in Times Square. Except maybe the halal carts. Those are legit.”

Neighborhoods near Times Square

Every neighborhood has its own character. Here is what's close by.

Frequently asked questions about Times Square

What are the best restaurants in Times Square?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top restaurants in Times Square on Moodap are Osteria La Baia (Italian, 4.9 stars), MOE EATS NYC (Middle Eastern, 5.0 stars) and Langan's (American, 4.9 stars).
What are the best bars in Times Square?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bars in Times Square on Moodap are Denise's Legs (5.0 stars), Trattoria Trecolori (Wine bar, 4.5 stars) and Bar 92 – Cocktails & Happy Hour Near Times Square (Cocktail bar, 4.7 stars).
What are the best cafes in Times Square?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top cafes in Times Square on Moodap are 787 coffee (Coffee/Tea, 4.9 stars), Rosetta Bakery (Bakery, 4.7 stars) and Three Brothers Juice (Juice Smoothies Fruit Salads, 4.8 stars).
Where can I eat or drink cheap in Times Square?
116 places in Times Square are marked budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked are 787 coffee (Coffee/Tea, 4.9 stars), Margon (Caribbean, 4.7 stars) and Auntie Anne's (Bakery, 4.8 stars).
What kind of food is Times Square known for?
Of the 240 restaurants Moodap lists in Times Square, the most common kinds are American (54), Mexican (21), Pizza (19) and Japanese (17).
How many places does Moodap list in Times Square?
240 restaurants, 79 bars and 90 cafes, each with its own page. The best-ranked are at the top of this page.
What neighborhoods are near Times Square?
Midtown, Hell's Kitchen and Koreatown are next door. Each has its own guide on Moodap, linked on this page.
How does Moodap rank places in Times Square?
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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