East Village4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced Asian fusion restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers single out the seafood, describe a loud, buzzing room, and mention friendly service.
206 restaurants and bars in Manhattan
Brunch spots in NYC
Manhattan restaurants and bars that reviewers keep coming back to for brunch. Every place here has at least two reviews that mention brunch or brunch dishes, so each card says why it made the list.
The top 24
The three above, then the rest. Every place here has at least two reviews that say so. Ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it, one location per name.
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- Rank 5Hell's Kitchen4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
3 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced American restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers praise the service, mention the American food, and suggest it for brunch.
- Rank 6Lower East Side4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
3 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. An upscale steakhouse on the Lower East Side. Reviewers suggest it for a date, single out the staff, and mention brunch here. Known for its dry-aged bone-in steaks.
- Rank 7Upper West Side4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention the Italian food, praise the service, and describe a loud, buzzing room.
- Rank 8NoMad4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
4 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced American restaurant in NoMad. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for an evening out, and mention brunch here.
- Rank 9SoHo4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
4 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. An upscale French restaurant in SoHo. Reviewers talk about the French food, mention evenings here, and praise the service.
- Rank 10Financial District4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced American bar in the Financial District. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for brunch, and mention evenings here.
- Rank 11Greenwich Village4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced Thai restaurant in Greenwich Village. Reviewers talk about the Thai food, suggest it for brunch, and call the space cozy.
- Rank 12Chelsea4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. An upscale cocktail bar in Chelsea. Reviewers come for the drinks, single out the staff, and mention brunch here. Known for its $1.50 oysters.
- Rank 13Hell's Kitchen4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced American restaurant in Hell's Kitchen, open until 2 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers suggest it for a date, come for the drinks, and mention friendly service. Insider tip: All guests must be 21+.
- Rank 14Upper East Side4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced American restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers single out the staff, suggest it for an afternoon, and mention brunch here.
- Rank 15Alphabet City4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
6 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced American restaurant in Alphabet City. Reviewers mention brunch here, describe a cozy room, and come for the drinks.
- Rank 16East Harlem4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
3 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced Caribbean restaurant in East Harlem. Reviewers talk about the seafood, mention brunch here, and come for the drinks.
- Rank 17Gramercy4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced Mediterranean restaurant in Gramercy. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food, like being outdoors here, and suggest it for an afternoon. Known for its Falafel Ha-Tahana.
- Rank 18Hell's Kitchen4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
3 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. An upscale cocktail bar in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers single out the drinks, describe a loud, buzzing room, and mention friendly service. Insider tip: Brunch gets crowded — arrive early or go on a weekday.
- Rank 19West Village4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. An upscale wine bar in the West Village. Reviewers describe a cozy room, suggest it for a date, and come for the drinks.
- Rank 20Hell's Kitchen4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
3 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch dishes. An upscale French restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention friendly service, suggest it for an afternoon, and single out the brunch menu.
- Rank 21Gramercy4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A high-end French restaurant in Gramercy. Reviewers single out the staff, talk about the French food, and suggest it for an afternoon.
- Rank 22Meatpacking District4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
2 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. An upscale French restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers praise the service, suggest it for brunch, and single out the drinks.
- Rank 23Morningside Heights4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
4 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced French restaurant in Morningside Heights. Reviewers suggest it for brunch, single out the staff, and talk about the brunch menu.
- Rank 24Murray Hill4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
3 of the 10 reviews we read mention brunch. A mid-priced French restaurant in Murray Hill, open from 7 AM on weekdays. Reviewers mention settling in with a coffee, suggest it for brunch, and talk about the brunch menu.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best brunch spots in NYC?
Picked from what reviewers say, the top 3 are Langan's in Times Square (4.9 stars), Sogno Toscano Market & Wine Bar in West Village (4.9 stars) and Florentin in Upper West Side (4.9 stars). Every place in the top 24 has at least two reviews that back it.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most brunch spots?
Of the places reviewers single out, Upper East Side has the most, with 18, followed by Hell's Kitchen (16) and Midtown (15).
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