Best American Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The Flatiron Room Murray Hill
Whiskey-focused jazz lounge with a legit kitchen and nightly music.
Notable Picks
The Flatiron Room’s Murray Hill location pairs a deep whiskey list and nightly live music with a polished menu of share plates and tasting-menu dishes. It’s used for dates, client drinks, and special occasions where you want a loungey setting and serious spirits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Tartare, Burrata Tart, Oysters with Shallot Mignonette
What makes it special: Whiskey-focused jazz lounge with a legit kitchen and nightly music.
#2
Riverpark
8.7
Riverpark overlooks the East River from the Alexandria Center, serving seasonal New American plates with a strong emphasis on seafood and produce. Diners use it for polished dates, business meals, and occasions where waterfront views matter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood Tower, Roasted Chicken Breast, Dry Aged Riverpark Burger
What makes it special: Waterfront New American dining with a serious seafood and produce focus.
8.5
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Happy Hour Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Park Avenue Tavern is a polished American tavern near Grand Central serving burgers, flatbreads, and pub-leaning plates alongside a deep drinks list. It’s a staple for business lunches, after-work drinks, and group dinners in Midtown East.
Must-Try Dishes:
NYC Burrata, Tuna Tartare, Chicken Sandwich
What makes it special: Classic Midtown tavern with self-pour beer booths and all-day service.
#4
Tara Rose
8.4
Tara Rose is a cocktail-driven Irish bar with a New American menu of burgers, pastas, and hearty plates that works as well for brunch as it does for late-night drinks. Regulars treat it as a go-to for upbeat gatherings where the bar program is as important as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tara Rose Burger, Irish Chicken Curry, Fish & Chips
What makes it special: Lively cocktail bar energy wrapped around a comfort-heavy American menu.
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails is a neighborhood bar-restaurant focused on updated American comfort food, strong cocktails, and a boozy brunch program. Since 2015 it’s been a go-to for locals who want sliders, nachos, and drinks in a warm, reclaimed-wood space.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nachos, Burger Sliders, Truffle Fried Burrata
What makes it special: Cocktail-focused neighborhood spot modernizing American comfort standards.
8.2
The Factory 380 is an Andy Warhol-themed bar where pizzas, burgers, and bar snacks meet bottomless brunch and late-night dancing. It’s a flexible hangout for groups who want American comfort food, cocktails, and a playful, neon-lit atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
'The Factory-N Out' Burger, 'Hot Honey' Fried Chicken Sandwich, Factory-Loaded Nachos
What makes it special: Pop-art bar with pizzas, burgers, and a true late-night scene.
#7
Fumo
8.0
Fumo’s Kips Bay outpost is a casual Italian-leaning spot where pizzas, pastas, and burgers anchor a neighborhood-friendly menu with strong happy hour deals. It works equally well for cozy dinners, group catch-ups, and relaxed weekday lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Penne Vodka, Penne Funghi, Spaghetti Vongole
What makes it special: Neighborhood workhorse for pastas, pies, and easygoing Italian-American fare.
Worthy Picks
#8
Leslie
7.9
Leslie is a newer New American restaurant in Murray Hill from a husband-and-wife team, serving deviled eggs, Korean-style ribs, and seasonal mains in a cozy, polished room. Early feedback points to dialed-in flavors and a welcoming, date-friendly atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tuna Tartar, Korean Style Baby Ribs, Deviled Eggs
What makes it special: Owner-run New American spot balancing comfort dishes with cheffy touches.
#9
Tap Haus 33
7.8
Vibes:
Sports Bar Central
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Tap Haus 33 is a self-pour sports bar where guests control the taps while working through wings, burgers, and shareable bar snacks a block from the Empire State Building. Locals use it for game days and casual nights when beer variety and TVs matter as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tap Haus Burger, Buffalo Chicken Burger, 10 Wings (Buffalo)
What makes it special: Self-pour beer wall with dozens of taps in a sports-bar setting.