Best Late Night Burgers Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay (10016)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Jackson Hole Burgers
Decades-old spot famous for enormous, overflowing burgers and shakes.
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Jackson Hole’s Murray Hill location has been serving oversized, pan-cooked burgers since the 1970s, with patties that spill far beyond the bun. The diner-like space, thick shakes, and long-running menu make it a classic choice when you want a sit-down burger that eats like a full plate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Santa Fe Burger, Mexican Burger, Soul Burger
What makes it special: Decades-old spot famous for enormous, overflowing burgers and shakes.
#2
Tavern29
8.5
Tavern29 is a three-level American tavern with a rooftop that stays busy from bottomless brunch into late night. After dark, the space shifts from casual dining to a full bar scene where burgers, pretzels, and fries keep pace with rounds of beer and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo Chicken Dip, Tavern Burger, Soft Bavarian Pretzel
What makes it special: Multi-level tavern with a true rooftop and late-night kitchen.
8.4
John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen is a NoMad gastropub where the namesake burger anchors a menu built for long nights, with hours that stretch into the early morning. Office groups and late-night regulars lean on the bar for craft beer, cocktails, and a burger that’s substantial enough to count as a final meal of the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
John Doe Burger, Truffle Mac & Cheese, Steak Frites
What makes it special: Late-hours gastropub with better-than-average bar food and drinks.
8.4
Little Ruby’s brings an Australian café feel to Kips Bay, but its Bronte Burger has become as much of a draw as the brunch plates. Expect a lively room, strong coffee, and burgers built on soft buns with thoughtfully layered toppings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bronte Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken Burger
What makes it special: Australian-style café where the signature Bronte Burger rivals brunch.
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.
8.3
The Flying Cock is a lively Murray Hill bar where truffle parmesan fries, house-cut fries, and sweet potato fries are headliners alongside brunch plates and burgers. It’s the kind of place where fries are not just a side, but a centerpiece snack to share over cocktails, sports, and long happy hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Parmesan Fries, House Cut Fries, Sweet Potato Fries
What makes it special: Sports-and-brunch bar where multiple styles of fries pair with long happy hours.