The Rickey New York City

The Rickey sits on West 55th Street, a ten-minute walk from the neon congestion of Times Square. It is a world removed from the theatre district’s frantic pace, despite the short distance separating the two. The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into a fusion and contemporary menu that avoids the theatrical tropes typical of its immediate neighbors.

While visitors often flock to the nearby Museum of Modern Art or the Fifth Avenue retail corridor, those who choose The Rickey do so for the reprieve. You come here not to be seen in the center of the action, but because the cooking offers an international perspective that the nearby tourist-heavy bistros lack. It is a more intentional choice than the crowded options surrounding the MoMA, trading the inevitable sidewalk crush for a focused, quiet dining experience.