Flatiron & NoMad Outdoor Lunch Guide
May 3, 2023
Updated 2/18/2025
In the warmer months, take the opportunity to dine outside in the neighborhood! Enjoy a sunshine-filled lunch at one of these Flatiron & NoMad restaurants.
Fast Casual
INDAY NoMad, 1133 Broadway, (917) 521-5012, @indayallday
Have an outdoor lunch at the contemporary fast casual Indian restaurant INDAY NoMad. Enjoy curries, bowls, salads, and more.
maman, 22 West 25th Street, (646) 476-7660, @_mamannyc_
Savor an outdoor lunch at the French-American bakery and cafe in NoMad. The menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, a variety of pastries, and coffee & tea.
NAYA, 1129 Broadway, (212) 597-9160, @eatnaya
Head to Lebanese fast-casual restaurant NAYA for an outdoor lunch. Enjoy a menu featuring appetizers and customizable rolls, bowls, and salads.
OL’DAYS, 1165 Broadway, (917) 261-5250, Reservations, @oldaysusa
The all-day farm-to-table cafe offers a robust menu featuring a variety of coffee & teas, all-day breakfast, salads & bowls, handhelds, and more. Sit outside for lunch along Broadway.
PLNT Burger, 1147 Broadway, (212) 210-2975, @plntburger
Have an outdoor lunch along Broadway in NoMad from fast casual restaurant PLNT Burger serving up plant-based American classic eats such as burgers, fries, and soft serve.
Sit Down Options
Barbounia, 250 Park Avenue South, (212) 995-0242, Reservations, @barbounianyc
Join Mediterranean restaurant Barbounia for an outdoor lunch featuring appetizers & salads, mains, and mezze.
Barn Joo NoMad, 816 Sixth Avenue, (917) 409-1637, Reservations, @barnjoo_nomad
Korean restaurant Barn Joo NoMad serves up creative dishes including Lunch Specials from 12 – 4 pm that you can enjoy while dining outside.
Bazár Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 31 West 26th Street, (212) 510-8155, Reservations, @bazartapasnyc
Savor eclectic tapas, entrees, wine and cocktails for a leisurely outdoor lunch at Bazár Tapas.
BLACKBARN, 19 East 26th Street, (212) 265-5959, Reservations, @blackbarnrestaurant
Farm-to-table restaurant BLACKBARN offers lunch featuring locally-sourced ingredients including starters, mains, and dessert that you can enjoy while overlooking Madison Square Park.
The Grey Dog, 55 West 26th Street, (212) 229-2345, Reservations, @thegreydognyc
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of an outdoor lunch at American restaurant The Grey Dog.
Hill Country Barbecue Market, 30 West 26th Street, (212) 255-4544, Reservations, @hillcountrybbq
Hill Country Barbecue Market offers Texas-style BBQ in the heart of NYC. Enjoy an outdoor lunch with classics such as barbecue sandwiches and sides.
Hole in the Wall, 37 West 24th Street, (646) 726-4277, Reservations, @holeinthewall
Join Australian restaurant Hole in the Wall for an outdoor lunch on their patio. Enjoy Aussie favorites and seasonal dishes on the menu.
ilili, 236 Fifth Avenue, (212) 683-2929, Reservations, @ililirestaurants
ilili serves flavorful Lebanese cuisine great for an outdoor lunch on Fifth Avenue. The menu features mezza, salads, sandwiches, mains, sides, and dessert.
John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen, 253 Fifth Avenue, (646) 882-4007, @johndoenyc
Have lunch outside on Fifth Avenue at John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen. Enjoy daily specials, bar snacks, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, entrees, and sides.
L’Amico, 849 Sixth Avenue, (212) 201-4065, Reservations, @lamiconyc
Dine on L’Amico’s patio for an afternoon lunch. Highlights from the spring menu include Warm Mushroom Bruschetta, Artichoke Pizza, and Branzino.
La Pecora Bianca, 1133 Broadway, (212) 498-9696, Reservations, @lapecorabianca
Italian restaurant La Pecora Bianca offers market-driven dishes. For lunch, dine outdoors on Broadway with views of the iconic Flatiron Building.
Mamazul, 1155 Broadway, (212) 500-6988, Reservations, @mamazulnyc
Mexican restaurant Mamazul serves up a variety of delicious eats on their lunch menu from tacos to fajitas.
Mark’s Off Madison, 41 Madison Avenue, (646) 838-8300, Reservations, @marksoffmadison
The upscale restaurant and bagel bakery offers lunch featuring Italian fare and classic favorites, including pastas, salads, mains, and pizzas.
Sarabeth’s, 381 Park Avenue South, (212) 335-0093, Reservations, @sarabethsnyc
Enjoy a classic lunch at Sarabeth’s and dine on the patio along Park Avenue South to take in the iconic city skyline.
The Smith, 1150 Broadway, (212) 685-4500, Reservations, @thesmithrestaurant
The Smith offers American favorites from burgers to salads and sandwiches great for lunch. Enjoy dining outdoors on Broadway.
Tacombi, 30 West 24th Street, (212) 242-3491, Reservations, @tacombi
Enjoy tasty tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, and burritos for lunch at the Mexican eatery. Pair with a margarita as you dine outside.
Tappo Thin Crust, 49 West 24th Street, (212) 807-9200, Reservations, @tappothincrust
Offering super thin crust pizza and Italian classics, enjoy your lunch on Tappo’s patio.
Tarallucci e Vino NoMad, 44 East 28th Street, (212) 779-1100, Reservations, @taralluccinyc
Located in the heart of NoMad Tarallucci e Vino serves delicious Italian dishes. Highlights include Insalata with Shrimp, Orecchiette, and Prosciutto Panini. Pair your lunch with an Aperol Spritz as you dine on the sun-filled patio.
wagamama, 210 Fifth Avenue, (212) 920-6233, Reservations, @wagamamausa
Dine outside at Asian fusion restaurant wagamama, which serves appetizers, shareables, and mains including including curry and ramen.
Public Spaces
Flatiron Public Plazas, 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue & Broadway, (212) 741-2323, @flatironny
Located at the iconic intersection of 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue, & Broadway, the Flatiron Public Plazas are great space to enjoy your lunch in the sunshine while taking in the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood.
NoMad Piazza, Broadway between 25th – 27th Streets, (212) 741-2323, @flatironny
Bring your lunch outdoors and enjoy public seating on the NoMad Piazza, a car-free stretch of Broadway.
Header & Thumbnail Photo Credit: Tarallucci e Vino NoMad via Eater New York
