Blinding. Loud. Maximum NYC.
The world's most famous intersection—blinding lights, Broadway marquees, and organized chaos.
Restaurants, bars and cafes, ranked by rating and how many reviews back it, after the three above.
Restaurants & Dining
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.
Bars & Nightlife
Upscale Irish pub in the Theater District near Times Square with elevated pub classics, craft cocktails, and beer on tap. Private party room available for up to 75 guests.
Coffee & Casual
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
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
Cuerno is a well-known mexican restaurant in Times Square, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
Coffee & Casual
Tiny Dancer Coffee offers a cozy escape from the citys hustle and bustle. Our mission? To elevate your coffee experience with the finest espresso, and mouth-watering pastries, all paired with a charming game of chess to brighten your day!
Restaurants & Dining
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
LOS TACOS No.1 is a well-known mexican restaurant in Times Square, Manhattan. Serving quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.
Every category, narrowed to this neighborhood.
Photo: Lillie's Victorian EstablishmentDrinks & Nightlife in Times SquareBest bars, cocktail lounges, rooftop bars, dive bars, and late-night drinks in Times Square. Happy hour deals, speakeasies, wine bars, and where the locals actually go after midnight.Cocktail bars, Rooftop bars, Speakeasies, Wine bars
Photo: Joe's Pizza BroadwayFood in Times SquareBest restaurants and places to eat in Times Square. 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
Photo: Angelina Bakery Times Square NYCCasual & Social in Times SquareBest coffee shops, cafes, bakeries, and chill hangout spots in Times Square. Great for working remote, catching up with friends, or pretending to read while people-watching.Coffee shops, Tea houses, Bakeries, Study spots
Photo: Lunt-Fontanne TheatreLive Entertainment in Times SquareLive music, comedy shows, jazz clubs, karaoke bars, and performances in Times Square. Open mics, ticketed events, and the kind of nights that become stories.Comedy, Live music, Jazz, Karaoke
Photo: Times SquareActivities & Experiences in Times SquareFun things to do in Times Square — 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
Photo: 745 Plaza (Public Plaza)Outdoor & Fresh Air in Times SquareBest outdoor spots, parks, rooftop bars, patios, waterfront walks, and gardens in Times Square. Fresh air, skyline views, and places to actually sit outside without a reservation.Rooftops, Patios, Gardens, Waterfront
Photo: Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times SquareWellness & Fitness in Times SquareSpas, gyms, yoga and pilates studios, and other places to move or unwind in Times Square.Spas, Yoga, Pilates, Gyms
Photo: Gallagher’s Steakhouse NYCDate Night in Times SquareBest date night spots in Times Square — 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
Photo: Bar SprezzaturaGroup Hangouts in Times SquareBest places for groups in Times Square — 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
Photo: Paris BaguetteQuick & Easy in Times SquareQuick plans in Times Square 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
Photo: Virgil's Real BBQ - NYCTourist Friendly in Times SquareBest things to do in Times Square 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, Landmarks40 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.
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Insider tip
Local lingo: “Nobody from New York eats in Times Square. Except maybe the halal carts. Those are legit.”
Every neighborhood has its own character. Here is what's close by.
Photo: St. Patrick's CathedralMidtownGrand Central to Times Square — corporate power lunches, Broadway marquees, and everything in between.
Photo: BeccoHell's KitchenTheater kids, global eats on 9th Avenue, and the gritty-turned-great west side neighborhood.
Photo: Andrews NYC DinerKoreatownOne electric block of 24-hour Korean BBQ, karaoke rooms, and neon-lit madness.
Photo: The Escape Game NYC (Midtown Manhattan)Murray HillYoung professionals, bottomless brunch, and Lexington Avenue's endless restaurant row.
Photo: PONGALKips BayUnder-the-radar east side living—solid Indian food, hospital workers, and no tourist crowds.
Photo: Dos Toros TaqueriaLenox HillUpper East Side polish with Park Avenue addresses, upscale dining, and museum-adjacent living.
Photo: 787 Coffee Co.ChelseaArt galleries, High Line views, and diverse nightlife from gay bars to rooftop lounges.
Photo: Madison Square GardenHudson YardsManhattan's newest mega-development—The Vessel, luxury malls, and skyline-level dining.
Photo: Eataly - FlatironFlatironThe iconic building, Madison Square Park lunches, and some of Manhattan's best restaurants.
Photo: Diner 24 NYCGramercyA gated park, old-world townhouses, and cocktail bars with a members-only mystique.Answer a few quick questions and Moodap narrows the neighborhood down to places that fit your mood.
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