5 Underrated Restaurants in Battery Park City, New York NY Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Battery Park City, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five underrated spots in Battery Park City, New York that rate well on Google without a huge pile of reviews. Every place here holds a rating of 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and six qualifying businesses were considered before ranking by Google rating weighted by review count. It is aimed at residents, office workers and visitors near the waterfront who want a dependable coffee, lunch or dinner that is not already on every list.
#1
{petite} maman
★ 4.8 (211 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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{petite} maman is a coffee shop at 210 Murray Street, open 7:30 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 4 pm on weekends. Google notes great coffee, tea and dessert, plus vegan, vegetarian and organic options and full wheelchair access. Reviewers mention a strong tahini latte and matcha, and describe a warm, inviting room with friendly service, though one notes that alternative milks carry an upcharge and cold foams cannot be made vegan.
Best for: Morning lattes and a light brunch
- Address
- 210 Murray St, New York, NY 10282, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7:30 am–5 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5 pm
#2
Maison Madison
★ 4.8 (25 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Maison Madison at 301 South End Avenue is an evening spot, opening at 4 or 5 pm and running until 10 pm on weeknights and midnight on Saturday. Reviewers describe a stylish, modern lounge with music that sets a mood without being loud. They mention a strong wine selection, good bar drinks, and fresh plates such as the crudo and tuna, along with attentive, knowledgeable service.
Best for: Wine and small plates at night
- Address
- 301 S End Ave, New York, NY 10280, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–11 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 5 pm–12 am; Sun 5–11 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue 4–10 pm; Wed 4–10 pm
#3
Jay's Pizza
★ 4.7 (136 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Jay's Pizza at 146 Chambers Street is a casual pizza counter open 11 am to 9 pm most days and noon to 8 pm on Sunday, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviewers mention crisp New York slices, the New Yorker and Calabrese pies, fresh basil and glazed garlic knots. One notes that parmesan was grated fresh on request. Google lists it as good for kids and a quick bite.
Best for: A quick slice at lunch
- Address
- 146 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 12–8 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#4
Hutch and Waldo
★ 4.7 (121 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Hutch and Waldo at 300 Vesey Street is open daily from 7 am to 4 pm and has wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and restroom. Reviewers mention the Perky Nana latte with real banana flavor, the Waldo classic sandwich and the Nutty Nana smoothie as a light breakfast. Visitors describe it as cozy, clean, family friendly and dog friendly, with enough seating to handle a busy weekend morning before a walk along the pier.
Best for: Breakfast before a waterfront walk
- Address
- 300 Vesey St, New York, NY 10282, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–4 pm
#5
Seppe Pizza Bar
★ 4.7 (43 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Seppe Pizza Bar sits in a passage at 225 Murray Street and stays open until 10 pm early in the week and midnight Thursday through Saturday. Reviewers mention square-cut pizza, a half red, half spicy vodka pie, polenta fries and a beet and farro salad. Several describe clean surroundings and plenty of seating, while one reviewer found the pizza itself disappointing, so opinions are not unanimous.
Best for: Late pizza and shared sides
- Address
- 225 Murray St, New York, NY 10282, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–12 am; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Battery Park City, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Hutch and Waldo opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
{petite} maman ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 211 reviews. Maison Madison is second at 4.8 from 25 reviews.
Which restaurants in Battery Park City, New York NY are open late?
Maison Madison stays open until 12 am; Seppe Pizza Bar stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: {petite} maman $1–10; Jay's Pizza $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
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