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The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass
Danji is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

1. Danji

346 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 279 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Quirky and classic Korean dishes from Hooni Kim. The bulgogi burgers are a must-try.

Daisy May's BBQ is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

2. Daisy May's BBQ

623 11th Ave (at 46th St.), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 119 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Chow down on Memphis-style ribs and mac and cheese platters at this down-home BBQ joint. Baked beans with burnt ends are the perfect side to any dish.

Shorty's is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

3. Shorty's

576 9th Ave (at W 42nd St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 122 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Folks say that the Shorty’s serves the best Philly cheesesteaks in the city because their bread comes straight from the City of Brotherly Love. But most just say, “wit wiz.”

Totto Ramen is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

4. Totto Ramen

7.5
464 W 51st St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 189 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Slurp authentic bowls of ramen topped with grilled pork, scallions, and sake-soy eggs.

5. Chez Napoleon

8.3
365 W 50th St (btw 8th and 9th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 29 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Get rich French cuisine from this family-run bistro on 50th Street. Try the tender duck dishes, thick lamb and pork cuts, and don’t skimp on the dessert.

Chez Josephine is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

6. Chez Josephine

8.3
414 W 42nd St (btw 9th & 10th Aves.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 58 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Jean-Claude Baker named this classy comfort food restaurant after his mother. The Southern Fried Chicken and anything chocolate are reminiscent of home.

The Pony Bar is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

7. The Pony Bar

637 10th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 281 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: If you try 100 domestic craft beers at Pony Bar, you get a free T-Shirt. With the amazing selections, that won’t be a hard feat for regulars to accomplish.

Xai Xai is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

8. Xai Xai

365 W 51st St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 65 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The South African wine bar offers something for every drinker.

Valhalla is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

9. Valhalla

8.2
815 9th Ave (at W 54th St.), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 179 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Inspired by old school vikings, the bar for beer-lovers has 24 bottled brews and uses leftovers as decor.

Rudy's Bar & Grill is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

10. Rudy's Bar & Grill

8.7
627 9th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 275 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Old-timers have been drinking at this pub for decades, and the backyard is a perfect place to enjoy the discounted drinks.

Brickyard Gastropub is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

11. Brickyard Gastropub

785 9th Ave (btwn W 53rd St & W 52nd St), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 104 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The sports bar doubles as a locally sources tapas joint with a beer selection that rotates every month.

Pacha NYC is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

12. Pacha NYC

618 W 46th St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Hell's Kitchen · 195 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Dance the night away at the NYC home base of house and techno music. The original club is in Ibiza, but famous DJs from all over the world play here every night.

Sur La Table is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

13. Sur La Table

8.4
306 W 57th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Kitchen Supply Store · Hell's Kitchen · 24 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Seattle-based cooking supply store offers cooking classes at their Hell’s Kitchen location.

Delphinium Home is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

14. Delphinium Home

8.6
358 W 47th St (9th Ave), New York, NY
Gift Store · Hell's Kitchen · 14 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: This store is packed to capacity with dried flowers, clocks, wall hangings, frames, and fun glassware.

Empire Coffee & Tea is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

15. Empire Coffee & Tea

568 9th Ave (Between 41st & 42nd street), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Garment District · 56 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Gift baskets filled with coffee and exotic tea are made to order at Empire.

DeWitt Clinton Park is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

16. DeWitt Clinton Park

8.1
W 54th St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Hell's Kitchen · 19 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Inside this family-friendly park, children can play in Maria’s Perennial Garden with houses flowers, rock gardens, and is always full of birds and butterflies.

Hell's Kitchen Park is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

17. Hell's Kitchen Park

8.1
692 10th Ave (at 47th St), New York, NY
Park · Hell's Kitchen · 6 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Playgrounds and basketball courts make Hell’s Kitchen Park a local hangout for children and families. Huge trees provide shade in the summer.

Crossfit Hell's Kitchen is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

18. Crossfit Hell's Kitchen

8.1
315 W 36th St (b/w 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Gym · Garment District · 8 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Anthony Preischel runs CrossFit Hell’s Kitchen and trains customers in conditioning, strength, gymnastics, and weightlifting.

SKN Spa is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

19. SKN Spa

8.0
698 10th Ave (48th & 49th), New York, NY
Spa · Hell's Kitchen · 11 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Deep-tissue massages and facials from seasoned veterans who focus mostly on skincare, though hair appointments are available.

Timothy John's Salon is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

20. Timothy John's Salon

7.3
888 8th Ave (btwn 8th & 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Hair Salon · Theater District · 14 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Go to Timothy John’s for massage, hair, and nail treatments by warm and friendly stylists.

Sullivan Street Bakery is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

21. Sullivan Street Bakery

9.0
236 9th Ave (at 24th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Chelsea · 142 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: You can find bread from Sullivan St. Bakery at Babbo and Bistro Margot, but you can also get it from the source at the Hell’s Kitchen outpost.

Amy's Bread is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

22. Amy's Bread

8.6
672 9th Ave (btwn W 46th & W 47th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 267 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Cozy up to this outpost of Amy’s. Get breads, cookies, sandwiches, and coffee from the famous baker.

Little Pie Company is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

23. Little Pie Company

8.9
424 W 43rd St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Pie Shop · Hell's Kitchen · 101 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Find every kind of pie you could ever dream of at the pie shop on West 43rd Street. Try the Mississippi Mud, Key Lime or a small pie sampler.

Bis.Co.Latte is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

24. Bis.Co.Latte

667 10th Ave (btwn 46th & 47th St.), New York, NY
Café · Hell's Kitchen · 54 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Nibble on over 50 kinds of handmade biscotti at the adorable cafe. Browse music and books selections while you dunk the cookies in coffee.

Cupcake Cafe is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

25. Cupcake Cafe

7.0
545 9th Ave (at W 40th St.), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Garment District · 71 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Coffee and pie go hand in hand at the Cupcake Cafe, where cakes and delicately dressed cupcakes are beloved by all neighbors.

Birdland is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

26. Birdland

9.2
315 W 44th St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 93 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Birdland has served dinner and jazz since the 1960s and still draws some of the best talent in the city.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

27. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

9.1
Pier 86 (at W 46th St & 12th Ave), New York, NY
History Museum · Hell's Kitchen · 348 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: As one of New York’s most famous historical museums. the aircraft carrier (Intrepid) shows off exhibits honoring sea, air, and space missions.

National Comedy Theatre is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

28. National Comedy Theatre

347 W 36th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Garment District · 12 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Laugh until your belly hurts at this theater, where the shows are largely improv-based and audience participation is encouraged.

The Actors Studio is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

29. The Actors Studio

8.7
432 W 44th St (btw 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 5 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The Actor’s Studio has been a place of creative exploration since its founding in 1947.

Sean Kelly Gallery is one of The Hell's Kitchen List by Urban Compass.

30. Sean Kelly Gallery

7.4
475 10th Ave (36th), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Hell's Kitchen · 3 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: Sean Kelly Gallery represents mid-career artists and often hosts installations and performance pieces.