Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Characters NYC Bar & Lounge, Carragher's and Fresh From Hell, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best american restaurants in Times Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated american dining.
Times Square's Premier American Destinations
Experience the vibrant energy of the Theater District with our curated selection of the best American dining destinations in Times Square. This diverse collection features everything from hearty steakhouse classics and Italian-inspired dishes to casual favorites like Black Iron Burger and Characters NYC Bar & Lounge. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Fresh Kitchen or settling in for a relaxed evening at Albert's Bar, these local staples provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable meal in the heart of Manhattan.
30 restaurants in Best American Restaurants in Times Square | Top Rated American Food
- Characters NYC Bar & Lounge · rated 5/5: American.
- Carragher's · rated 5/5: American.
- Fresh From Hell · rated 5/5: American.
- Urbanspace Vanderbilt · rated 5/5: American.
- Black Iron Burger · rated 5/5: American.
- The Three Monkeys · rated 5/5: American.
- Sweet Grafitti · rated 5/5: American.
- Albert's Bar · rated 5/5: American.
- Vanilla Gorilla Cafe · rated 5/5: American.
- Fresh Kitchen · rated 5/5: American.
- O'Donoghue's · rated 5/5: American.
- Chick-fil-A · rated 5/5: American.
- Bryant Park Café · rated 5/5: American.
- Monster Mac · rated 5/5: American.
- Zo.Clubhouse · rated 5/5: American.
- Caribou · rated 5/5: American.
- Take Care · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Heaven on 7th Marketplace · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Foodance Restaurant · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Baires Grill New York · rated 4.9/5: Steakhouse.
- DelBianco Prime · rated 4.9/5: Steakhouse.
- Empire Steak House Times Square · rated 4.9/5: Steakhouse.
- Miss Nellie's · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Pastrami and Grill · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Perros y Vainas en la Playa · rated 4.8/5: American.
- LUNAR · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Vegan On The Fly · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Carla · rated 4.8/5: Italian.
- Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen - Midtown · rated 4.8/5: Steakhouse.
- Soma Salads · rated 4.8/5: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
