NYC restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of 23rd Street Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Awesome burger, fries and truffle beer! On a beautiful day, served in the park, quick, easy and delicious is the right way! Enjoy!
Mihai Stroe - a week ago

Not as good as it used to be. This is the only Shake Shack location that serves Shack a Go Dog and it definitely was not the Shack a Go Dog I’ve eaten back in 2008. They just dumped a quarter cup of regular dill pickle relish instead of sweet pickle relish like they used to appropriately have. Just as the previous review had stated- the standards really went out the window compared to how they have operated at this location before.
Chris Thompson - 5 months ago

Great spot to sit outside on a cool day and enjoy a late bite. Quality is consistent with their general standards and the staff here was very polite and really works hard. Be sure to tip if you can and enjoy the lovely views all around.
Filip Galiza - a month ago

Came back to the original shop to reminisce the good old original shack burger. Don’t think it’s as good as I remembered it. A little sad that standards have gone down hill. Shakes and fries are still fine. Portobello burger not bad. Line moves quickly at noon. Getting a seat in the park a little challenge as there are the office lunch crowds. Wish there is more segregation of Shake Shack’s patrons for the price we pay. The Madison square park is an experience on its own. Nice to come on a sunny cool day.
Flo G - 7 months ago

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If you're hunting for the best burger in town, look no further than Gramercy Tavern. This beloved establishment has earned its reputation not just for its standout burger, which is undoubtedly the highlight of the menu, but also for an array of other equally noteworthy dishes. For instance, the beets with burrata are a symphony of flavors and textures, beautifully balancing sweetness and creaminess. At the same time, the grilled eggplant offers a smoky richness that perfectly complements the other offerings. During my visit, I was particularly impressed by the burger. It was perfectly cooked, and each bite melted in my mouth, delivering an unforgettable gastronomic experience. I also appreciated the attention to dietary restrictions; as someone sensitive to eggs, I was relieved when our server, Angel, took the time to ensure my meal could be customized to accommodate my allergy. Her attentiveness and cheerful demeanor truly enhanced our dining experience. The ambiance of Gramercy Tavern is warm and inviting, yet it feels cozy due to its intimate size. Because of this, I highly recommend making a reservation right when the restaurant opens to secure a spot in the tavern area, as this is where the casual yet vibrant atmosphere thrives. Just be sure to specify that you prefer the tavern seating over the more formal dining room. To cap off your culinary journey at Gramercy Tavern, don't miss out on the dessert offerings—specifically, the cookie paired with their exquisite sorbet selection. It's the perfect way to end a memorable meal, leaving you satisfied and eager to return.
Lu Kalache - a week ago

We have been at Gramercy Tavern several times, both the Tavern and the Dining Room, and both are consistently great. The food is always delicious and well-cooked, though once they didn’t ask how we wanted the beef, and it came out well-done instead of rare. That said, their service has always been top-notch—thoughtful, accommodating, and even considerate of our anniversary. They handle delays gracefully, offering drinks while we waited. Overall, it’s a spot we happily return to every time we visit NYC!
Coral Rodriguez - 3 weeks ago

Had an excellent dining experience.. Every dish was world-class. The flavors & taste, the presentation, the high quality ingredients, the creativeness, all stellar. The staff was superb. With the following standouts: Samantha, Alec, and Randall.
Reid G. - a week ago

We had a fabulous meal, everything was delicious! We loved the dips so much we ordered a second round. The oysters were the best! And of course, the chocolate chip cookie for dessert! Highly recommend everything. Also, the service was great and Alicia took excellent care of us and we had fun with her! Definitely recommend!
Katie Conley - 4 months ago

Looking for the experience of a lifetime? This place isn’t just amazing food, it’s a full dining experience. The wine pairings are perfect, and explained in detail by the sommelier and waitstaff. The food is perfectly portioned and flavours and textures balanced. The atmosphere is cozy, comfortable, but upscale. The service? Perfectly choreographed, tuned in, and made to fit the vibe of your group. We had an incredible evening here and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for an unforgettable evening - whether it be date night, a celebration, or just looking for something special! The entire evening was above and beyond our expectations.
Kayla Dinh-Kiddell - in the last week

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Just about the best restaurant experience I have ever had. I have been to a couple Michelin starred restaurants, however Eleven Madison Park takes the cake! It’s an all vegan Menu and every dish is an experience of its own. My personal favorite was actually the tomato tea with fresh local tomato’s in a type of savory cookie. It was a way of consuming and experiencing the aroma of a tomato I had never had before and absolutely blew my mind. So simple yet so unique and absolutely incredible flavors. The service was perfect. They were very friendly, inviting and relaxed while retaining utmost professionalism with an astonishing attention to detail. All in all, a flawless dining experience, I’d come back in a heartbeat.
Paul Osswald - 3 months ago

Eleven Madison Park impressed us with its elegant, modern design and impeccable service. As one of the best restaurants in the world, each dish was presented beautifully and tasted incredible. The attention to detail in both flavor and presentation was unmatched. Fun fact: the restaurant holds three Michelin stars and recently switched to a plant-based menu. Another fact: it’s known for its sustainable dining approach. The only downside? It’s a splurge, but the experience, from the food to the atmosphere, made it absolutely unforgettable.
Вероника Арнаут - 2 months ago

None of the photos I took do this place justice. It is an absolutely divine place to have an experience like no other! The food is elegant and carefully prepared to take your taste buds on an adventure of a lifetime. This is the first Michelin star restaurant we've ever been to, and it really set a standard for fine dining. We didn't know what to expect with a vegan restaurant, and we proudly say we'll come back again and again. Outrageously attentive service and everything feels so special. A real treat!
Tamra McMahon - 2 months ago

We were absolutely stunned by the work done in this place, the service was on point, always here to keep everything clean on the table and prepare for next service, keeping the water and drinks always fresh. The ambiance was very New York, jazz music, dimmed lights, cool vibe. And the food was just a delight. We chose the 5 courses dinner and wine pairing, the wine was gorgeous, well chosen, always matched the taste of every course. We were very surprised by how much food we had, and felt like we ate for hours, which we did! Portions were perfect, the presentation was beautiful and not too over the top. The taste was on the salty side but never overpowering the taste of the different flavors in each dish. An experience we would 100% recommend and do again in our lifetime!
Camille B - 4 months ago

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had from start to finish. Unreasonable Hospitality was one of our office book club reads this year and when a work trip got me to NYC I knew we had to visit. We sat in the lounge for cocktails and small bites from the a la carte menu and from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left I was blown away by the service. Every single person we interacted with was attentive, welcoming and went above and beyond. The menu is fully plant based and everything we ate was phenomenal. The drinks are creative and unique with a lot of flavor and the extra touches like the desert pretzel and take home granola really make the experience unique.
Caitlin Rodgers - a month ago

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I went for brunch. The food's presentation is excellent and the flavors are good, but nothing blew my mind. The prices are high, but the portions are generous. The coffee was pretty average coffee pot fare. The service was good as expected from an upscale establishment. The corner location is gorgeous, with plenty of space between tables and a quite pleasant sidewalk seating.
Javier Kohen - a month ago

Tony from Five and Dime recommend this beautiful restaurant, and I am so glad he did!!! The atmosphere is beautiful and the music fun. The staff is so professional. We were a big group and we felt well cared for. The food is among the best I have ever had. You MUST try the dessert!!! 😋
Amy Jiminez - 3 weeks ago

Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for brunch, especially if you're gathering with a large group. The service is prompt and attentive, ensuring a smooth dining experience. One thing to keep in mind is that it can get a bit noisy, but that’s a minor trade-off for the lively atmosphere. The food is both delicious and generously portioned. I’d definitely return!
Rebekah S - 4 months ago

Amazing experience! Service was impeccable. The best part was everyone smiled. Drinks were creative and dangerously delicious. Food was delicious and layered with flavor. I recommend family style and ordering may dishes to taste as much as possible. Presentation was beautiful. The explanation of the dish and its ingredients were described very precisely. Every dish I would order again. 3 days later I’m craving a few of my favorites. This inspired this review. Don’t think just make the reservation.
ANDRES GONZALEZ - 3 months ago

Really nicely presented and very tasty food, but nothing exceptional. Found the prices to be way too expensive for what the experience was. We shared a number of dishes for the whole table which worked out well. I especially loved the broccoli dish and the small starter dishes. Service was ok. The room is very noisy so I would not recommend it for a romantic dinner
Thomas G - a month ago

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Great outdoor seating at the end of the summer. Nice portions for lunch meals. Pasta is excellent and Al dente and appreciate you can choose a smaller portion size if you’d like (still very filling). Vegetable dishes were inspired, creative, and delicious
Sarah Hui - 2 months ago

Came here for dinner. Food was great and service was good too. My favorites were the broccoli and the duck pasta. Edit: this is now one of my all time favorite restaurant in NYC now. I find myself keep coming back here bc I love their food so much
Angela Peng - 4 weeks ago

Union Square Cafe offers an enjoyable dining experience with attentive service that ensures you feel taken care of throughout your meal. We ordered a variety of dishes which were well executed, including the flavorful lamb scottadito with whipped feta which gave the lamb a nice tang, perfectly cooked tilefish with mussels, juicy and crispy 1/2 chicken, and tender duck with toasted hazelnuts. While the food is generally very good, the special of tater tots with caviar fell short of expectations and aren’t worth the splurge. Apple cake dessert was ok. However, overall Union Square Cafe remains a solid choice for an enjoyable meal.
Caroline C - 2 weeks ago

10/10 experience! We started with their broccoli dish—so good, I could have eaten two! Then I had the pasta with sweet corn and truffle, which melted in my mouth. The service was great too.
Andrea Grøttjord - a month ago

A charming atmosphere that somehow feels classic and modern at the same time. I cannot recommend this place enough. Everything on the menu is a joy to taste, and I try something new every time I go. I specifically recommend the duck, the Lumache San Gennaro, and the side of potatoes. The potatoes surprised me by how delicious they were.
Jake Lipson - 4 months ago

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Our experience at L'Express was absolutely awesome! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. Carmen, our waitress, was fantastic—she was always on top of our needs, making sure we had everything we wanted. I had the artichokes and the short rib bourguignon, and both dishes were incredible, flavorful and perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food lived up to the great things we’d heard about L'Express in Montreal. Highly recommend!
William Poulin - a week ago

The server didn't seem like she wanted to be there. This is a French restaurant so maybe that's part of the charm? Our food was solid but not spectacular. I had the mussels. The accompanying fries were overcooked and dry. The air conditioning was on but struggling during the summer. Overall, I wouldn't be opposed to coming back but I wouldn't put it on my list.
Minh Hua - 4 months ago

I highly suggest visiting this classic NYC spot if you are in the city. Great food, service and ambience. I go for lunch and sit at the bar with Pamela, who gives you an excellent Service. She is attentive and friendly. Her margaritas and coffee are fantastic. I usually order the escargots and the croquet, madame…
Melissa Pugliese - 4 months ago

The atmosphere was interesting, which is the only reason we decided to have brunch there. However, the food was terrible! I had more issues with the service than the food. I ordered a mixed salad, but they brought me potatoes instead.
Ley - 4 weeks ago

Like always I enjoyed one of NYC hidden gems, a 24/7 restaurant that isn't a diner. This time I came with my wife and kids and enjoyed as usual the great food and service. My wife had the seared tuna (fresh!) salad and I had the hamburger and we both had cocktails and the cheesecake. The staff was super understanding allowing us to bring in from outside a piece of pizza for our picky eater (2 years old), with absolutely no fuss.
Shmuel Horwitz (Sam) - 3 months ago

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Saturday brunch was so good, I had to come back on Sunday! Their brunch deal (2 plates & 2 drinks) is very affordable. The eggs baked in tomato sauce and the lemon ricotta pancakes are to die for!
Marco Pignalberi - 9 months ago

Very nice Italian pasta restaurant (by Tom Coliccio from Food Network's Top Chef) with a relaxing & inviting setting in the flatiron district. We tried two appetizers and three pasta selections (there's only a few vegetarian options so we replaced sausage for anchovies in one dish), and all were good. Would not recommend the wine & pasta special as the house wines weren't up to the quality of the pasta. Service was very good.
J P Lotzkar - a year ago

Christian and the entire staff made our experience incredible. This was possibly the best dining experience I’ve ever had. A custom menu for my birthday, celebratory drinks, a birthday dessert, THE kindest and most warm staff, plus delicious food. There were so many special moments that left our group beyond satisfied. We were all visiting from different states, but will certainly all be talking about VALLATA when we get home. Thank for this special dinner!
Torri L - a month ago

We had a wonderful experience at Vallata on Saturday night, celebrating some personal successes among our group. We arrived about 30 mins early to have a drink at the bar, but opted to be seated and begin our evening a table directly in front of the open kitchen- perfect for our night (thank you to the hostess). By the time me and and my wife received our first round of Forst Italian Pilsner and a rosé for her, we had met three members of the staff (Christian got us started with amazing service) and we recognized that this restaurant had, quite possibly, the best music mix of any location we had dined and recently. Our friends arrived and drinks kept coming. We coursed our own meal out, which was so nice to be allowed to do so. We started with Whipped Ricotta and Arancini, both were our favorites of the evening. Arancini was better than what we had in Rome, while admittedly a different style. Our guests shared a cacio e pepe for a main, while I ordered the Paccheri with Fennel Sausage and Broccoli Rabe. Mine was was slightly undercooked below al dente, too chewy, but delicious flavor. My wife’s delicious steak arrived about 6 minutes after our pastas arrived, which was slightly disappointing, as we all chose to wait. En lieu of ordering dessert I explored down the beer list further, ordering the Baladine and Del Ducato IPAs. I love the Italian beer portfolio from B United but have found the hops offered on draft to move beyond earthy into oxidized and sherry like. This isn’t unique to this location. The “American Style IPA” tasted great, as the alcohol content masks the slightly sweet hop atrophy. All in all, an incredible and wonderfully hospitable time at Vallata and we can’t wait to return… and try some dessert next time.
Mick Bonde - 7 months ago

Great value & service for brunch. We all loved the 3 starters (anchovy egg toast mm) & 3 mains (including chicken, steak & eggs, and porchetta sandwich) that we ordered. I hope to be back
Justine M - a year ago

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Was really looking forward to eating here. Unfortunately, it just did not deliver like we had hoped. On a positive note, the service was amazing. Our waiter, Austin, was top-notch. Very friendly and amazingly attentive. The food is served family style, so we all got to try several different things. We had the Risotto and Octopus for starters. Both were decent but not overwhelmingly flavorful. For the main course, we had the Rohan Duck and the strip steak. Very disappointing. Really lacked flavor and was in desperate need of something. Perhaps a little bit of salt. Steak was also very tough. Sauces that came with it were also not very flavorful. We had the gold rice and potato puree for the sides. Potato puree was probably my favorite thing I ate. We had the chocolate souffle for dessert. Honestly, I just tasted like a brownie that I could make at home. Overall, for the amount of money you spend to eat there, just underwhelming and not what we were hoping for.
robert jackson - a week ago

great restaurant! Came here on thanksgiving and they had a wonderful planned out menu with some impressively diverse options and also still had everything I would expect a traditional thanksgiving dinner to have. Would recommend especially if your a little bored of the same local flavors,
Daniel - a week ago

As a tourist, this restaurant was recommended by a local, and it did not disappoint! Each staff member was extremely polite and attentive. The food was delicious and the portions were large (my friend and I split a salad, entree, and side and still had left over). Would recommend to anyone visiting the city
Cori Glafenhein - 3 months ago

Craft was a lovely experience throughout from the hostess saying hello to our server. The food was incredible, loved the different varieties of food and flavours. The restaurant is beautiful and provides lovely atmosphere throughout. We received compliments of the house soups to clean our palette, followed by great pairing of drinks, my friend and I shared a light and refreshing beet salad, and had our individual dishes of pasta, followed by a lovely dessert. Great place to connect with a good friend. Highly recommend.
Rachel Lambo - 6 months ago

Excellent service and food was solid. The agnolotti and duck were our favorite dishes. Nice touches throughout the meal with the amuse bouche, sourdough bread, and complimentary dessert. The service was outstanding and the staff went above and beyond to welcome my mom to NYC. There’s a reason why Craft has been around for so long.. it’s an NYC staple and I can’t wait to come back.
Cathy Saia - 3 months ago

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This is one of my family’s favorite places in the city. The ambiance is wonderful and food will keep you coming back. The potato filled dumplings and borscht are my favorites. Also the meat filled pastries are excellent.
Andrew Hazelrigg - 2 weeks ago

As a big fan of Russian cuisine (and a very picky one), I saved Mari Vanna for the grand finale of my NYC Russian food tour, after stops at Veselka, Russian Tea Room, Russian Vodka Room, and more. From the moment I stepped in, the atmosphere stood out - a delightful mix of traditional Russian charm and modern sophistication, with nice music and an inviting vibe. The staff were warm and friendly, adding to the experience. While I only had the chance to try a few dishes this time, everything I tasted was absolutely wonderful - authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. Mari Vanna left a great impression, and I can’t wait to come back to explore more of the menu!
Oleg Smirnov - a week ago

Thank you for the feeling of home 🫶🏼 Everything was delicious and great vibe inside. Feels like eating at a museum and constantly looking around at all the details. Where ever you’re from, you need to come here. The staff will help you with dish selection to try all the best and unique things.
Anna - 2 weeks ago

Love this place! Celebrated my birthday and had so much fun also stop by with friends for cocktails sometime and it’s always good. All waiters and stuff are friendly and cool❤️ Thank you!
Iana Tenzik - 2 weeks ago

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cozy spot in flatiron! came just for drinks and it was the perfect environment to sit and catch up. we were cutting it close on time but our server was able to whip up a second round for us. the food looked & smelled good too!
c.w. - 4 months ago

Wandered in looking for a bite to eat before heading to a magic show at Fotografiska. Stand out French fries (and I’ve had many in nyc) and an excellent flatbread. WS very impressed. Beautiful spot!
Leslie Chung - 5 months ago

Just happened to pass this place and decided to give it a go. Very pleased. Had the strawberry salad and then the half chicken; both outstanding!!! I had some time to kill and had wanted to eat before an event. They were not open just yet but seeing me outside perusing the menu, let me in and we’re gracious with wine and water while they finished setting up. Good looking place with atmosphere and the food was delicious. Rob
robert syska - 6 months ago

Decent restaurant close to Flatiron. Ordered the fried chicken sandwich and the omelette. The omelette was decent. The fried chicken sandwich was not good might have been better off going to Chick Fil A. The aperol spritz was as expected. The OJ served was quite watery
Andre Olivier - 8 months ago

Harding’s is a spirited pub that serves some very decent food. The inside design creates has a great classic bar feel and there is outside dining. I was impressed with the quality of the food and ordered the beef short rib. It was tender as you would expect and service was efficient. Servers paired the short rib well with a class of cabernet. Rather than my preferred one large ice cube the old fashion had smaller cubes of ice, but still balanced old fashion flavor.
Perks Advisor - 4 years ago

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