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Lincoln Square in New York

Things to Do in Lincoln Square, New York

A cultural hub, home to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Metropolitan Opera, and New York City Ballet. Upscale dining options include Masa, Per Se, and Nougatine by Jean-Georges.

A cultural hub, home to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Metropolitan Opera, and New York City Ballet. Upscale dining options include Masa, Per Se, and Nougatine by Jean-Georges.

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Top things to do in Lincoln Square

  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Lincoln Square, New York

    Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

    4.8 · 22.1k
    Theater· $$$$

    Multi-venue complex home to many prominent groups like Metropolitan Opera & New York City Ballet.

  • Lincoln Square 13 Cinema in Lincoln Square, New York

    Lincoln Square 13 Cinema

    4.4 · 9.1k
    Theater

    A multiplex two blocks from Lincoln Center, showing major, first-run films on 13 screens. It also contains an IMAX cinema showing mainstream feature films.

  • Cinque Gallery in Lincoln Square, New York

    Cinque Gallery

    Art Gallery

    The Cinque Gallery (1969–2004) was an art gallery in New York City co-founded by artists Romare Bearden, Ernest Crichlow, and Norman Lewis as an outgrowth of the Black power movement to "provide a place where the works of unknown, and…

  • Tucker Square Greenmarket in Lincoln Square, New York

    Tucker Square Greenmarket

    Market

    Year-round farmer's market, open on certain days, with various farm & small batch food producers.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Lincoln Square

  • Per Se in Lincoln Square, New York

    Per Se

    Michelin ★★★
    French· $100+

    An experience at Thomas Keller’s Per Se is one to be savored, recounted and remembered.

    Every day
    4:30 PM – 9 PM
  • Nougatine by Jean-Georges in Lincoln Square, New York

    Nougatine by Jean-Georges

    Michelin ★★
    French· Más de $100

    Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s culinary empire stretches far and wide, but Central Park will always be his home.

  • Masa in Lincoln Square, New York

    Masa

    Michelin ★★
    Sushi· $100+

    There is nothing like an omakase in the care of Chef Masa Takayama. The commotion of Columbus Circle gives way to the calm, collected ceremony of a room anchored by a strikingly smooth hinoki counter.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Solid State Coffee in Lincoln Square, New York

    Solid State Coffee

    4.7 · 754
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Easygoing roastery offering classic dishes, thoughtfully sourced brews, and light bites.

    Every day
    7 AM – 4 PM
  • Westland Roe in Lincoln Square, New York

    Westland Roe

    4.7 · 316
    Bar· $20–30
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 4 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 AM
  • Cafe Adora in Lincoln Square, New York

    Cafe Adora

    4.7 · 370
    Café & Bakery· $10–20
    Every day
    6:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Caribbean illustration for Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

    Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

    4.4 · 1.2k
    Caribbean· Más de $100
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Ascent Lounge in Lincoln Square, New York

    Ascent Lounge

    4.4 · 663
    Lounge· $50–60

    Upscale lounge for cocktails, bites & views from the fourth floor of the Time Warner Center.

  • Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side) in Lincoln Square, New York

    Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side)

    4.6 · 498
    Wine Bar· $10–40

    Neighborhood spot offering French wine & small plates amid marble-topped tables & subway tiles.

    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 12 AM
  • Canto Upper West Side in Lincoln Square, New York

    Canto Upper West Side

    4.7 · 1.1k
    Italian· $30–80
    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Mexican illustration for Rosa Mexicano

    Rosa Mexicano

    4.3 · 4.7k
    Mexican· $30–80

    Modern Mexican chain eatery known for tableside guacamole, creative margaritas & chic surrounds.

    Mon–Tue
    11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
    Wed–Thu
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Diner illustration for Old John's Luncheonette

    Old John's Luncheonette

    4.4 · 1.6k
    Diner· $20–30

    Classic American diner with burgers, salads, entrees & more just a few blocks from Lincoln Center.

    Every day
    7 AM – 11 PM

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Map of Lincoln Square with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
  2. 2Per Se
  3. 3Lincoln Square 13 Cinema
  4. 4Cinque Gallery
  5. 5Nougatine by Jean-Georges
  6. 6Masa
  7. 7Solid State Coffee
  8. 8Westland Roe
  9. 9Cafe Adora
  10. 10Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

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