Park-goers can enjoy a variety of restaurants and dining options around Central Park.
A visit to Central Park's 843 acres can really help to work up an appetite! We love to picnic and dine at the iconic restaurants inside the park, but there are plenty of fantastic food and drink options just outside the park as well. Here are some of our favorites:
SOUTHGATE Bar & Restaurant
Location: MAP | 154 Central Park South (inside the JW Marriot Essex House)
SOUTHGATE offers spectacular Central Park views and a variety of unique and delicious American flavors for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Its upscale, inviting atmosphere features a cocktail lounge, a cozy fireplace and a talented staff of first-rate chefs.
Burger Joint at Thompson Central Park
Location: MAP | 119 W 56th St
Located inside the lobby of the Thompson Central Park, the Burger Joint boasts the best burgers in New York City.
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Harlem Biscuit Company
Location: MAP | 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
A casual place to get authentic, southern-inspired biscuit sandwiches just north of the park.
Isabella's
Location: MAP | 359 Columbus Avenue at 77th Street
Inventive Mediterranean Cuisine on the Upper West Side. A destination for couples, and neighborhood families of all ages, Isabella's is consistently satisfying and unexpectedly thrilling.
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Bemelmans Bar
Location: MAP | Carlyle Hotel 35 E 76th Street
Afternoon tea is a must for young daughters. Murals on the wall were done by Ludwig Bemelman, who also drew the Madeline books. Bemelman’s is the perfect spot to cozy up with a date or a few good friends and take in the beautiful murals on the walls, a good cocktail and some beautiful piano music.
21 Club
Location: MAP | 21 West 52nd St
American cuisine served in a setting that's both sophisticated and fun. Dine in the famous Bar Room or the romantic Upstairs at 21.
Le Cirque
Location: MAP | 795 5th Avenue
At Le Cirque, guests enjoy a modern, circus themed dining room, where the food is just as exciting to the palate as it is a feast to the eyes. in a beautiful and engaging environment.
Met Roof Garden Cafe & Martini Bar
Location: MAP | 1000 5th Ave, Fl 5
A rooftop garden that overlooks Central Park with a small but adequate food and drink menu for such amazing views. Open May through late fall, weather permitting.
Jacob's Pickles
Location: MAP | 509 Amsterdam Ave
An UWS "den of decadence", this country-meets-city tavern keeps 'em coming with fantastic fried chicken and other well-priced Southern comfort faves (including, yes, "divine pickles”).
Good Enough To Eat
Location: MAP | 520 Columbus Ave
This great-value UWS favorite offers all-day dining à la "Vermont" via a simple American comfort-food menu; the "no-frills" setting exudes farmhousey vibes and also offers outdoor seating.