Timeline
16:12
Pick up a coffee or a light bite at the Bryant Park Grill. It is open late enough to grab something before the sun goes down, and the elegant dining room offers a view over the park.
16:32
Walk to the New York Public Library entrance. Position yourself on the steps or just inside the front doors to watch the sky change color. The library is flanked by lions and offers a grand backdrop for the evening light.
17:02
Head back inside the Bryant Park Grill for dinner. By now it is dark outside. The restaurant serves New American food in an elegant setting, and you can enjoy the atmosphere as the park lights up.
Local tip
The library is closed on Sundays, but the park and the grill are open daily. Check the library hours if you plan to visit the reading rooms on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening, as they stay open until 19:30.
Check before you go
- Bryant Park Grill is open Mo-Su 11:30-23:00.
- New York Public Library is closed on Sundays.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New York City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).