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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

$ Murray Hill Breakfast, Brunch
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.
$$ Murray Hill Burgers, Breakfast
Little Ruby’s brings an Australian café feel to Kips Bay, but its Bronte Burger has become as much of a draw as the brunch plates. Expect a lively room, strong coffee, and burgers built on soft buns with thoughtfully layered toppings.
Must-Try Dishes: Bronte Burger, Classic Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken Burger
What makes it special: Australian-style café where the signature Bronte Burger rivals brunch.
$$ Murray Hill American, Breakfast
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.
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$$ Murray Hill American, Breakfast
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

$$$$ Murray Hill Breakfast, Brunch
Banc Cafe is a long-running Murray Hill bar-restaurant that leans hard into brunch with Benedicts, steak-and-egg plates, and well-priced cocktails. The room works for both game-day crowds and low-key weekend catchups, especially when you want sit-down service without a scene.
Must-Try Dishes: Avocado Toast, Banc Benedict, Steak Benedict
What makes it special: Neighborhood standby pairing hearty brunch plates with a bar-forward room.
$$ Murray Hill Breakfast, Brunch
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.