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Your Go-to Guide for Visiting Restaurant Row in NYC

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If you are visiting New York City and are looking for the best guide for a variety of restaurants, Restaurant Row is for you! What is Restaurant Row? Well, stick with us and be an insider when you arrive in The Big Apple! We have all you need to know before you go- the easiest guide for Restaurant Row in NYC!

Restaurant Row is in Hell’s Kitchen, just 0.3 miles off Times Square. The block is located on West 46th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues. It is literally, a row of restaurants, but not just any restaurants. This area of restaurants has been serving customers for almost a century. 

Here, you can sample popular culinary options from different parts of the world. The theater crowd will often frequent the area before or after Broadway shows. Besides the sumptuous meals, Restaurant Row boasts a vibrant nightlife; for party lovers, each day is a holiday!

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The kiosks that mark Restaurant Row are also guides for the eateries.

Your Guide to Restaurant Row in NYC

If you are finding yourself looking around for Times Square restaurants, do yourself a favor, and live as the locals do. New Yorkers all know about Restaurant Row, and it’s time you did too.

Restaurant Row NYC is conveniently located near Broadway and the Theater District. Couple a lunch or dinner with a Broadway show, and you have yourself the ideal New York City getaway! Times Square employees & visitors, and Hell’s Kitchen residents all book their dining opportunities in this area. Whether you’re looking to sample Italian, French, or Japanese tastes, flavors, classics, or treats prepared in New York, Restaurant Row is your go-to solution! 

Restaurant Row’s NYC History

Restaurant Row’s rich history dates back to the pre-world War II years when French passenger liners began arriving at the Hudson River pier, with immigrants on board. The new inhabitants opened bistros and cafes, leading to the emergence of a thriving restaurant scene that has only improved over the years.  

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No need to drool over this margarita, head over to Tito Murphy’s for your very own!

In 1973, Restaurant Row was officially dedicated by Mayor John Lindsay. Although most restaurants on Restaurant Row have changed over the years, the block still retains its unique and vibrant characteristics as it originally had. If you take a look at a menu outside of one of the restaurants, you will often find the same foods that were on the table a decade or so, ago. 

The innovation from the chefs is also impressive. Many foodies view Restaurant Row as the mecca of NYC!

How to Get to Restaurant Row

Restaurant Row is conveniently located and is easily accessible by public transportation—bus, subway, or train. The following transit lines pass near 46 St Restaurant Row, NYC:

Guide for Restaurant Row NYC

To navigate Restaurant Row more easily, two way-finding kiosks were established at the two end sides of the block in April 2017.  Each kiosk features a list of all dining establishments in Restaurant Row, and the best part is that they’re listed by location, including the cuisine offered! So, next time you’re visiting or want to try something new on this block, the kiosks will serve as maps for you. They may help you locate or find just what you’re looking for.

Our Top Restaurant Row Eateries

It should be said that while the restaurants most definitely cater to all, you will rarely see kids in these establishments. If you are traveling with your children, just be sure to call ahead to see if they have a menu that your child will enjoy. You can always Google for restaurants in Times Square, or surrounding areas, that cater to kids. There are plenty!

Book an AWESOME drinks & history tour of Restaurant Row & Hell’s Kitchen

Bar Dough

Bar Dough is located at 350 West, 46th Street, and serves the finest personal pizzas in this town. What’s more, visitors can sample their personal favorites. You definitely have to try their pizzas prepared in a brick oven. Wood-fired pizza is amazing! Your server can recommend a specialty cocktail that accompanies your delish pizza. Bar Dough remains open throughout the week, including Sundays, but be mindful of the hours. They aren’t always open for lunch. 

  • Mon – Tues: 4 PM – 12 AM
  • Wed – Thur: 11:30 AM – 12 AM
  • Fri & Sat:11:30 AM – 2 AM
  • Sundays:11:30 AM – 12 AM

Whether it’s lunch, pre- or post-theater, after-work meet-ups, dinners & group dinners, parties, or relaxing while sipping your favorite cocktail, Bar Dough will give you the experience of sitting in a traditional Italian pizza eatery, or at least take you back in time in Hell’s Kitchen! 

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The woodfired pizza at Bar Dough is worth the entire trip to NYC!

Tito Murphy’s

Tito Murphy’s is located at 346 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036. This lively cantina offers authentic Mexican cuisine and is popular for one of the best strawberry margaritas in Restaurant Row! The establishment also serves customers throughout the week during the following hours: 

  • Sunday-Monday: 11:30 AM-10:30 PM 
  • Tuesday – Thursday: 11:30 am to 11:30 PM
  • Friday – Saturday: 11:30 AM to 1 AM

For your favorite Mexican treats and more, you can bet on Tito Murphy’s. Besides dining al fresco on the establishment’s patio, guests can enjoy its sidewalk cafe, make merry at its three bars and two dining rooms, or plan a private event. The aesthetic is very cathedral meets day of the dead. It is a very cool place!

Trattoria Trecolori

Trattoria Trecolori is an Italian restaurant that serves classic red sauce dishes. Yes, we have two Italian-fare locales on our list, but we aren’t sorry. While you are here, you will feel as though you stepped into Little Italy. The establishment features a good ambiance and; a warm setting with a bar and exposed brick! The dining options are brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert during the following days and hours of the week:

  • Sunday – Thursday: 12 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 12 PM – 10:00 PM

Trattoria Trecolori offers a variety of food and drinks, including alcohol & beer, cocktails, coffee, organic and comfort foods, vegetarian options, and more. Make sure to try out the gnocchi when you visit; you won’t be disappointed. 

Covid and the Effect on Restaurant Row

We used to have several more eateries on our favorites list from Restaurant Row, but like many restaurants, Covid hit them hard and many closed down. We are slowly making our way through Restaurant Row and the new restaurants. As we experience more mouthwatering locales, we will update our guide for Restaurant Row NYC.

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We highly recommend you visit Hell’s Kitchen, and walk through Restaurant Row. Patronize these restaurants so the history of Restaurant Row continues. Follow this guide for Restaurant Row NYC. You will be dining like a true New Yorker! You won’t regret your experience, we promise!

Map courtesy of Wanderlog, a trip planner on iOS and Android
When is the best time to go to Restaurant Row?

When you are hungry! Ok, seriously, you can visit at any meal, you just need to check the hours of the restaurants to make sure they are open. We have found that just after opening is when there are the least amount of crowds.

Can I go on a tour of the Hell’s Kitchen and Restaurant Row area?

Yes! There is an excellent tour of the area that will allow you to experience the rich history, while also visiting a few bars/restaurants. HERE is the information for that tour.

Can I walk to Restaurant Row from Times Square?

Absolutely! We recommend it, as you will see more of the area on foot. It is only a couple of blocks away from Times Square.

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