Best Group Dining Gatherings Breakfast Restaurants in Murray Hill
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
2nd Ave Deli
Historic kosher deli where challah French toast and pastrami anchor brunch.
Notable Picks
#1
2nd Ave Deli
8.6
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Since 1954, 2nd Avenue Deli’s Kips Bay location has delivered classic Jewish deli breakfasts and brunches, from challah French toast to towering pastrami sandwiches. High-volume traffic and decades of regulars make it a benchmark for comfort-heavy, old-New-York morning meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Challah French Toast, Matzoh Ball Soup with rye, Hot Pastrami Sandwich
What makes it special: Historic kosher deli where challah French toast and pastrami anchor brunch.
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.
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.
#4
Fumo
8
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
#5
Banc Cafe
7.7
Vibes:
Brunch Bliss Spots
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Banc Cafe is a long-running Murray Hill bar-restaurant that leans hard into brunch with Benedicts, steak-and-egg plates, and well-priced cocktails. The room works for both game-day crowds and low-key weekend catchups, especially when you want sit-down service without a scene.
Must-Try Dishes:
Avocado Toast, Banc Benedict, Steak Benedict
What makes it special: Neighborhood standby pairing hearty brunch plates with a bar-forward room.
7.5
The Gem Saloon is a sprawling bar in Murray Hill that flips into a bottomless-style brunch destination with avocado toast, chicken and waffles, and big pitchers. It’s less about delicate plating and more about long tables, sports on TV, and a social brunch that can stretch into afternoon.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken & Waffles, Avocado Toast, Breakfast Burrito
What makes it special: Large-format bar brunch built around bottomless drinks and crowd energy.