Best Late Night Restaurants in Gramercy & Flatiron (10010)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Cote Korean Steakhouse
Michelin-level Korean BBQ with steakhouse-grade cuts and pacing.
Essential Picks
9.1
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
A Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse that marries Korean BBQ ritual with serious steakhouse precision—immaculate cuts, tableside pacing, and a polished, high-energy room. It’s at its best when you commit to a curated set and let the staff drive the arc from banchan into the beef.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butcher’s Feast, Korean BBQ bacon (thick-cut pork belly), Dry-aged ribeye (seasonal selection)
What makes it special: Michelin-level Korean BBQ with steakhouse-grade cuts and pacing.
Notable Picks
#2
COQODAQ
8.5
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
A high-design fried chicken destination that treats crunch, seasoning, and sauces like a serious kitchen project, not bar food. The move is to order for texture and pacing: chicken as the centerpiece, bright sides to reset your palate, and one dessert lane to finish clean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Korean fried chicken (signature service), Caviar-topped nuggets (if available), Seasonal sides (pick one)
What makes it special: A Michelin-recognized Korean fried chicken experience designed for sharing.
#3
The Smith
8.3
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
A high-volume all-day brasserie that’s built for late-night reliability—big menu, fast pacing, and the kind of crowd that keeps the room humming. Order the staples that earned the reputation and don’t overthink it; the kitchen is strongest in familiar lanes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggs Benedict, Avocado toast, Pancakes
What makes it special: High-capacity brunch machine that stays steady under pressure.
8.2
A whiskey-leaning supper club with nightly live music energy, built for late nights that still feel like a sit-down occasion. The best move is to treat it like dinner plus a show: order a composed meal early, then settle in with a pour while the room warms up.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Tuna tartare, Whiskey flight
What makes it special: Dinner-and-live-music late nights with a deep whiskey program.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A Gramercy Irish pub where the burger plays best as a hearty, beer-friendly anchor rather than a chef-y statement. The room is built for long hangs, so order the burger while you’re fresh, then let the pub rhythm take over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Molly's 10oz Burger, Shepherd's Pie, Fish & Chips
What makes it special: A classic pub burger in a true Gramercy tavern setting.
7.8
A late-night-leaning speakeasy lounge with a menu that reads more like a restaurant than an afterthought—seafood, tartares, and sandwiches built for staying out. The room is designed for vibes-first nights, so order a tight set of hits and let the bar pacing do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef's select oysters, Emerald bar tuna tartare, Thundercluck sando
What makes it special: A speakeasy-style late-night room with real food options.
#7
Diner 24
7.7
A modern 24-hour diner built around a big, smash-burger mission—fast gratification, loud comfort, and always-open utility. Treat it like a single-lane order: one smash burger build, fries if you’re hungry, and don’t let the massive menu distract you.
Must-Try Dishes:
12oz Double Smash Cheeseburger, 12oz Double Smash Bacon Cheeseburger, Single Smash Burger
What makes it special: A true 24-hour smash-burger option in the neighborhood.
#8
Slate
7.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
A hybrid lounge-nightlife room where the late-night advantage is having real food while the night turns into games, dancing, and a full bar. Come for the energy and convenience more than culinary nuance—order shareables that hold up under loud-room conditions.
Must-Try Dishes:
BLT deviled eggs, The Grande Nacho, Street-cart chicken n' rice cakes
What makes it special: A late-night venue where you can still eat real food.
7.6
A true all-hours diner where wings work as the reliable, no-drama comfort order—crispy enough to satisfy, fast enough to match the late-night pace. The best approach is classic diner discipline: wings plus one supporting side, then stop before the menu sprawl takes over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings, Mozzarella sticks, Breakfast platter (late-night classic)
What makes it special: All-hours diner wings when everything else is closed.