Are you looking for a great restaurant open on New Year’s Day in NYC? If so, keep reading! Here are all our favorite restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC!
So you’ve spent NYE in NYC, and now it’s the next day and you’re searching for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC.
NYC might be the city that never sleeps, but (surprisingly) on some federal holidays parts of the city do close… And that includes some restaurants, bars and cafes.
If you’re looking for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, then hopefully this list of our top choices will give you plenty of ideas and inspiration for where to go.
When compiling this list of restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, we tried to get a mix of cuisines, and a mix of budgets – so no matter what kind of meal you’re after (fancy vs laid back) you’ll find somewhere suitable on this list of restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC.
We always recommend booking ahead in NYC (if possible!). Tables get filled quickly on holidays, so it’s always wise to book in advance.
We’ve purposely chosen restaurants on this list that accept advance bookings – to make your life easier when searching for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC!
Reminder: Whilst we try to be as accurate as possible, we are human! Some restaurants will change their opening hours for holidays with little notice. We will check sites like Open Table to verify, but we always recommend checking and reserving yourself ahead of the day!
Russian Tea Room
££££• Continental • Midtown West
First on our list of the best restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, it’s the Russian Tea Room. This place is pretty well known in NYC, and it’s one of the establishments that is nearly as old as the city itself.
If you’re looking for traditional cuisine (continental classics like borscht, caviar & vodka) served in a glamorous and pretty flashy setting – then this is the place for you.
If it’s a formal atmosphere you’re after (maybe it’s a special occasion you’re celebrating), then this is a great pick for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC.
Olio e Più
££• Italian • West Village
Next on our list of restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, it’s this brilliant little Italian place.
Olio e Piu is a cosy spot located in Greenwich Village, so a wonderful choice if you happen to be based in that neighborhood.
The menu is traditional and delicious, with Naples inspired dishes, bound to make your mouth water.
You’ll find thin-crust pizza, Italian wines and friendly staff and service. It’s a lovely choice for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC.
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Dons Bogam BBQ & Wine Bar
£££• Korean • Midtown East
If you’re looking for unique restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, then Dons Bogam BBQ is going to be the perfect choice for you.
This is a sophisticated but traditional Korean BBQ, set in the heart of the city.
You’ll find Korean classics on the menu, alongside from more modern takes on old favorites.
It’s a great place for anyone who adores Korean food (like us!) but it’s also a fantastic pick for anyone wanting to experience Korean food for the first time too!
It’s a great choice for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, we know you’ll love it!
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Butcher and Banker NYC
£££• Steakhouse • Midtown West
Next on our list of cool restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, it’s Butcher and Banker.
This cool underground restaurant is actually a refurbished bank vault (only in NYC would you find something this weird!). But hence the name!
This is a great steakhouse in NYC, and if you looking for a typical NYC experience on New year’s Day in NYC, then this is going to be a great pick for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC.
It’s tasty, classic and typically New York.
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Double Zero
££• Italian • East Village
Our next pick for restaurants open on New year’s Day in NYC, is actually a vegan place!
If you’re starting your new year off with some new resolutions (being vegan maybe being one of them!) then this place is going to ensure you stick to your new goals!
Double Zero is a great restaurant for vegans (and non-vegans) and their vegan pizzas are simply so delicious. It’s definitely a great choice for New Year’s Day dinner in NYC.
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Gaonnuri
££££• Korean • Midtown West
We love Korean food, so we had to include another Korean BBQ place on this list of restaurants open on New year’s Day in NYC.
This place is kinda swanky – it’s an upscale restaurant, with some great views, and some great food too!
If you’re looking for something a bit different, but still with that sophisticated style and atmosphere, then we really recommend Gaonnuri!
We think you’ll love it, and it’s well worth a visit on New Year’s Day! What better way to start the new year, than eating some incredible Korean food!
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Philippe Chow
£££• Chinese • Meatpacking District
If you’re looking for Chinese food on New year’s Day in NYC, then we think Philippe Chow is the place for you!
If you’re after upscale restaurants open on New year’s Day in NYC, then Philippe Chow certainly fits the bill.
Their beautifully presented and sophisticated Beijing style cuisine, is located right near Central Park (near Fifth & Madison Avenue) and it’s home to lots of glamorous and upscale customers.
This is a great place to visit if you fancy dining out somewhere posh, and it’s a great pick for restaurants open on New year’s Day in NYC.
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Virgil’s Real BBQ
££• Barbecue • Theater District / Times Square
Next on our list of restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, it’s Virgil’s Real BBQ. Now, this place can be seen as a bit of a tourist trap (as it’s so central and located right in the heart of Times Square).
But don’t let that put you off – they do great BBQ food here, which fantastic meats and side orders too.
So if you’re in the mood for a little bit of Southern hospitality and southern BBQ food – then Virgil’s will definitely satisfy your craving!
They serve up all the classics, from pulled pork, brisket and ribs, to steak, grits, and everything in between. It’s a great choice for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC.
Tick Tock Diner NY
££• American • Midtown West
Next up on our list of restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC, it’s the Tick Tock Diner. This place is an icon in the city, and whilst it’s mainly a place for out of towners and tourists – many locals also enjoy visiting too.
The Tick Tock Diner is just one of those classic NYC diners, that you simply have to visit at least once during your time in the city.
It’d be a great place to tuck into some food on New Year’s Day, which is why it made our list of restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC.
Sure, this place is nothing fancy, but it’s got an extensive menu, the food is cosy and good grub, and the service is great.
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L’Adresse at Bryant Park
£££• Contemporary American • Midtown West
L’Adresse at Byrant Park is our next suggestion for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC. This place is stylish and cool, and the food is too!
Expect colorful dishes with seasonal produce and plates that look so wonderfully presented you’ll need to snap a photo for Instagram first!
If you’re wanting to make a great impression on a date, then we think this is a great pick for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC.
And you’re right near Byrant Park too, perfect for walking off all that food afterwards!
Carnegie Diner & Cafe
££• American • Midtown West
Carnegie Diner & Cafe is next up on our list of suggestions for restaurants open on New year’s Day in NYC. Now, if you want comfort food, this is the place to visit.
They do the most amazing burgers, incredible mac’n’cheese and so much more. If you had a heavy night on NYE, and you’re after some hearty grub, then you really can’t go wrong here.
Also, it’s right by Central Park – so you can go for a New Year’s Day stroll in the park afterwards! Sounds pretty perfect to us!
Quality Bistro
£££• American / French • Midtown West
The Quality Bistro is our next idea for restaurants open on New year’s Day in NYC.
This place is a pretty safe choice, if you’re looking for tasty food, quality ingredients and reasonable prices.
Calling themselves an ‘elevated brasserie’ these guys serve up contemporary takes on French classics, in a beautiful restaurant setting.
There’s definitely something special about this place, it feels a little like a movie set! We love it!
A great choice if you’re looking for restaurants open on New year’s Day in NYC.
Some bonus suggestions!
We’ve given you our 12 top picks for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC – but we wanted to jam a few more ideas onto the end of this list (just incase you hadn’t quite found what you were looking for yet!).
So, here are a few more ideas for restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC:
- Haru Sushi: £££• Japanese • Theater District / Times Square
- iL Punto: £££• Italian • Theater District / Times Square
- Mazu Szechuan Cuisine: ££• Chinese (Sichuan) • Kips Bay
- Sinigual: ££• Mexican • Midtown East
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Hopefully this list of restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC has given you some ideas for where to eat!
There are plenty of brilliant restaurants open on New Year’s Day in NYC for lunch or dinner, so have a great time, and choose wisely for your first meal of the new year!
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