2. DeWitt Clinton Park
7.8
W 54th St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Hell's Kitchen · 19 tips and reviews
Compass: 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.
A.V. Hodge: Beautiful Sunday afternoon and the park is filled with families. My daughter is having a ball. This is one of her favorite parks.
Angela: One of the cleanest and we'll maintained parks in the city. And there is a restroom that I actually use because it is clean. Smells freshly cleaned a lot of time too.
5. Pier 84
8.7
W 44th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
Pier · Hell's Kitchen · 26 tips and reviews
Jennifer Hoffman: Dog Park, Dog Park! In the summer they bring out the kiddie pools, fill them with water and let the dogs play. My woofs absolutely love it!
NYC Parks: Go fish! Not only does Hudson River Park boast a vast array of fish species, but the park’s Big City Fishing program offers rods and free instruction for interested anglers ages five and older. Read more.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: The Pier 84 Park is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of NYC, while you are in NYC! It has a lot to offer, from amazing views to Intrepid Museum, water fountain and various eateries
Time Out New York: The best Off-Broadway theater has produced such hits as Bruce Norris’s Pulitzer Prize–winning satire Clybourne Park. $25 rush tickets for under-30s are available an hour before each performance. Read more.
Lil Banchik: One of the better off Broadway theaters. The routinely put on plays which end up on Broadway & will MAJOR awards. Example Clybourne Park (last year's Pulitzer winner opened there)
Village Voice: Did you know Playwrights Horizons won a Village Voice Obie Award forThe Circle Transformation and Clybourne Park in 2010? Can't wait for this year's ceremony!
9. Frederick P. Rose Hall
8.9
10 Columbus Cir (at 60th St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 71 tips and reviews
Priyanka: Best jazz in city overlooking central park! Student discounts & after hours specials $5 cover, $5 drinks + food - get the sweet potato fries or red velvet bonbons!
Alessandro De Luca: Great ambience; great music, great view over Central Park - just perfect!
Bárbara Caparroz: O lugar é realmente maravilhoso, com uma ótima vista para o parque. O late show não é tão bom para quem gosta de música boa. Prefira o show das 21:30.
11. Per Se
8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 197 tips and reviews
Epicurious: Enjoy the sunset over Central Park as you while away your evening with a 7- or 9-course meal inspired by the flavors of France. One of the best ways to spend a New York evening.
ArtJonak: http://Perseny.com | 3 Michelin Stars | Perfect execution & constant evolution define Thomas Keller’s superb restaurant. Dine in plush modernity overlooking Central Park. Daily-changing menu. Sublime!
Gothamist: The menus are unique daily, so if you're fortunate enough to experience Per Se on multiple occasions, you'll never have quite the same meal twice. Oh and that view of Central Park doesn't hurt either. Read more.
13. Porter House
7.6
10 Columbus Cir Ste 4 (at W 60th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Hell's Kitchen · 96 tips and reviews
Lan Nguyen: $25 prefixe lunch with a view of central park... hello!
Toni Haber: Located on the 4th floor of The Time Warner Center, Porter House offers not only some of the best steak in the city, but also some of the best Central Park views through their massive windows.
New York Post: Prime beef doesn’t usually come with a prime view, but Michael Lomonaco’s modern Time Warner Center place offers a side dish of Central Park. Fine salad, fish and pasta, too. Read more.
14. Dizzy's Jazz Club
8.8
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Hell's Kitchen · 31 tips and reviews
Aurélien: Expensive ($35 + $10 inside) but what a great view over Central Park!
Julie Soscia: Located on the 5th floor at Jazz at Lincoln Center in Rose Hall. Look at the schedule in advance for popular performers and jazz dinners overlooking Central Park.
Polina Weitz: Great music venue, very classy, spacious, great acoustic and a fantastic Manhattan skyline view. Reservations are required. Cocktails and food are solid.