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Must try restaurants in NoMad!

Published: March 22nd, 2018

The area surrounding the Hotel Giraffe has been filling up with great restaurants over the past few years! Here on the North end of Madison Square Park you will find some great dining options for almost any type of cuisine you are interested in! The concierge team at Hotel Giraffe has put together a list of their top  recommendations that are 5 minutes or less from the hotel!

Park Ave Spring
360 Park Avenue South
Corner of 26th Street & Park Ave South

Photo courtesy of Park Avenue NYC.

Directly across from Hotel Giraffe! After their 22 year run on the Upper East Side, this NYC gem has moved south right across the street from Hotel Giraffe! Park Avenue (winter, spring, summer, and fall) is a seasonal restaurant that changes not only it’s décor to match the season, but the menu as well! Enjoy different seasonal flavors for all seasons that will rejuvenate your love for food! This New American cuisine is open for brunch and dinner daily!

Little Beet Table
333 Park Avenue South
Between 25th & 24th Street

Photo Courtesy of Little Beet Table

Vegetarians rejoice! Little Beet Table is a farm to table restaurant focusing on a vegetable forward menu of freshly served ingredients prepared daily! If you have any sort of food allergy or gluten sensitivity this restaurant is here for you! The rustic but minimalist ambiance is a great surprise and nice escape from the hustle and bustle of Park Ave!


Black Barn
19 East 26th Street
Between 5th Avenue & Madison Avenue

Photo Courtesy of Black Barn NYC

Located across the street from Madison Square Park is a beautifully designed American restaurant. With the interior meant to mirror that of a barn this space gives a feeling that is very unique to NYC. After being inspired by a friend’s equestrian farm, owner John Doherty, knew he had the inspiration for his new restaurant! They are open for brunch on weekends and lunch and dinner daily!

Hillstone
378 Park Avenue South
Corner of 27th Street & Park Ave South

Photo Courtesy of Hillstone Park Avenue

Providing one of the best atmospheres on Park Ave South, Hillstone has anything from sushi to steak! This American restaurant is known for their quality food as well as incredible service! They are open daily for lunch and dinner and located just one block from Hotel Giraffe! Their ribs are some of the best in NYC!

Upland
345 Park Avenue South
26th Street & Park Avenue South

Photo Courtesy of Upland

Directly across from Hotel Giraffe! Named after the small town in California that inspired Chef Justin Smillie, Upland features a wonderful California-inspired American cuisine. With a beautiful contemporary interior and open kitchen it provides a great atmosphere while enjoying the wonderful cuisine. If you love to pair a wine with your dish, you will love Upland as they offer 500 different choices!  *** Being one of the top restaurants in Manhattan, reservations are a must! Solo travelers may get lucky and snag a seat at the bar.

Bread & Tulips
365 Park Avenue South
Hotel Giraffes in-house restaurant

Bread & Tulips- Creste di gallo

Last but not least, is our very own restaurant, Bread & Tulips! The menu showcases rustic Italian favorites such as Crostini , Meatballs, handcrafted Pastas as well as a selection of signature pizza pies, made in Bread & Tulips’ state-of-the-art pizza oven, imported from Modena, Italy. The best part is that all of our guests enjoy a 20% discount when dining in the restaurant.

Our concierges at the Hotel Elysee, Casablanca Hotel, Library Hotel, and Hotel Giraffe are always willing to assist our guests with restaurants recommendations and reservations! Give us a call, email us or stop by the front desk if you need any help!