The Best Bars and Restaurants Near Madison Square Garden — Resy | Right This Way

Overview

Located in the heart of Manhattan, Herald Square is best known for the Empire State Building and the collection of chain clothing stores that surrounds it. With Penn Station and Madison Square Garden to the west, the garment district to the north, Koreatown to the east, and NoMad to the south, Herald Square gets a lot of foot traffic. However, the dining scene has transformed from fast food staples and ho-hum delis to a surprising food-and-drink destination boasting exciting new venues.

Restaurants to Try

Samwoojung

For tried-and-true bulgogi straight from Seoul

It’s a Seoul bulgogi institution serving thinly sliced marinated beef, cold kimchi noodles, and mugwort shaved ice.

La Esquina Moynihan

For casual tacos and margaritas
The Moynihan Train Hall location has all the flavor you’d expect, including beer-braised short rib tacos and spicy cucumber margaritas.

The Dynamo Room

For steakhouse classics done right

Known for garlic butter rolls, shrimp cocktail, and dry-aged ribeye.

Café China

For Chinese hits in a gorgeous space

Delivers Szechuan and Cantonese dishes like mapo tofu and pork dumplings drenched in chile oil.

Tonchin New York

For tonkatsu ramen
The Japan-based chain serves top-notch tonkotsu ramen and offers lunch specials.

The Irish Exit

For a perfect Irish pub experience

Conveniently located in the train station, a great place for drinks and food.

Little Dipper

For cocktails under the stars

Astrology-inspired cocktails with a cozy atmosphere.

Keens Steakhouse

For a classic steakhouse experience

Founded in 1885, known for its collection of clay pipes and perfectly cooked meat.

Sendo

For Tokyo-style sushi
Inspired by standing sushi bars, affordable menu with fresh ingredients.

Isla & Co – Midtown

For modern Australian fare

Popular for brunch with dishes like avocado toast and kangaroo skewers.

Ai Fiori

For an elegant night out

Fine dining with executive chef's take on coastal Italian and French cuisines.

Culture Espresso

For coffee and an award-winning chocolate chip cookie Indie café with a following for its cookies and a wide range of coffee drinks.

L'Amico

For popular Italian fare

Known for happy hour, pizzas, and indulgent desserts.

Tengri Tagh Uyghur Cuisine

For hearty Uyghur dishes
Known for “big chicken tray” and hand-pulled noodles.

Tara Mór

For a modern Irish bar experience
Located near Madison Square Garden, featuring traditional Irish fare.

_Chadner Navarro is a journalist from Jersey City, N.J.
Ellie Plass is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn.