Bryant Park is one of NYC’s most treasured gems…the ornate library, the massive green space, and even the festive Christmas market when it becomes the season. For both workers in Midtown and tourists alike, the park is a NYC treasure…with shockingly some great restaurants nearby.
Whether you’re looking for a spot for lunch, meeting a friend after summer yoga, or planning a post-Winter Village dinner, we’ve got some ideas for you. Here are the best places to eat and drink near Bryant Park right now.
1. Bryant Park Winter Village
It is holiday season after all, and we couldn’t dare leave Bryant Park’s Winter Village off our foodie list on this one! Sure there may be tons of long lines and overpriced treats, but the magic of the market can’t be matched! I mean come on, where else can you bop around and have an entire meal based off bao buns, corndogs, s’mores, and pizza?!
And if you want more of a sit-down vibe, don’t worry they have they The Lodge and The Curling Cafe too. It’s crowded but it’s a winter right of passage…
🚶 Walking distance from Bryant Park: 0 minutes
📍 Between 40th – 42nd Streets on 6th Ave
2. L’Adresse
L’Adresse is just steps away from the southwest corner of Bryant Park, and the air-y and welcoming dining room makes for a great meal. Their menu of American-European classics are definite tasty, especially during their daily “social hours” from 3 – 6 pm when their fanciest wines and cocktails are discounted to just $10.
🚶 Walking distance from Bryant Park: 3 minutes
🍽️ Reserve a table at L’Adresse here
📍 1065 6th Ave
3. La Pecora Bianca
La Pecora Bianca’s reputation as a no-frill pasta and Italian spot holds true at their Bryant Park location, where you can take in house-made pasta and pizzas made to perfection. It’s got all the Italian cravings under one roof…zucchini “fries,” vodka rigatoni, tiramisù, and so much more.
🚶 Walking distance from Bryant Park: 4 minutes
🍽️ Reserve a table at La Pecora Bianca here
📍 20 W 40th St
4. Valerie
Valerie is a more of a cocktail bar than a sit-down restaurant, but it’s a good pit stop along the Bryant Park route. It’s a great spot to take down a cocktail, get mesmerized in the Art-Deco decor, and chow down a hamburger.
🚶 Walking distance from Bryant Park: 6 minutes
🍽️ Reserve a table at Valerie here
📍 45 W 45th St
5. Café China
Imagine if a speakeasy and Chinese restaurant had a baby, that’s what you get at Café China (in the best way possible). If you’re looking for a spot to eat with a group of people, go here and split their Michelin-star recognized dim sum, sake, cocktails, and much more. It’s worth heading to the congested neighborhood just for the food, and that’s saying something.
🚶 Walking distance from Bryant Park: 7 minutes
🍽️ Reserve a table at Café China here
📍 59 W 37th St
6. Angelina Paris
We can promise you that Angelina Paris will be the afternoon tea of your dreams…and it’s right near the park! The French patisserie has entire tearoom, boutique, and restaurant where you can live out your Parisian-via-New York cravings of pastries, world famous hot chocolate, high tea, and savory breakfasts.
It’s definitely worth a dine-in at least once…and a great spot for on-the-go cafe treats too like hot beverages and macaroons if you frequent the neighborhood.
🚶 Walking distance from Bryant Park: 4 minutes
🍽️ Walk-in only!
📍 1050 6th Ave
7. Bryant Park Grill
Bryant Park Grill is quite literally in the midst of the park, and is the perfect combination of tourist-y and worth your time and money. It’s billed a Parisian-style restaurant, but the menu incorporates American elements too, ranging from crab cakes to steak frites. It’s ideal for every season too…the summer time patio has amazing park views, the holiday heated tent in the winter is so cozy, and the dining room is gorgeous too.
🚶 Walking distance from Bryant Park: 3 minutes
🍽️ Reserve a table at Bryant Park Grill here
📍 25 W 40th St
8. Heritage Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar
With both a bakery and sit-down restaurant in conjoining spaces, Heritage Grand Bakery and Heritage Grand Restaurant & Pizza Bar are always a solid option. Literally across the street from the park, this spot is good for all scenarios: a quick hot chocolate on the go, an impromptu lunch, and everything in between.
The restaurant portion is the brainchild of maverick restaurateur Lou Ramirez, who has mastered the art form of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, artisanal pizzas, and delectable pastries.
🚶 Walking distance from Bryant Park: 4 minutes
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📍 8 W 40th St