Chimera
Downtown Tulsa, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book Chimera when the brief is an easygoing New York City bar-and-restaurant meal with real food credibility. Its clearest hook is World's 101 Best Burgers #24 for 2026, making it a smart pick for casual celebrations, dates, or flexible group plans where a formal tasting-menu setting would be too much.
About Chimera
Is Chimera in New York City worth considering? Yes, if the goal is a casual all-day bar and restaurant rather than a formal dining experience. Chimera is an all-day bar and restaurant in New York City, with a casual dress code and burger-related recognition.
The clearest specific credential is the burger signal. Chimera appears on World's 101 Best Burgers at #24 for 2026, which gives diners a concrete reason to keep it on a shortlist when comparing casual New York City dining options.
Book it for an easygoing occasion, not a white-tablecloth night
Chimera makes the clearest sense when the occasion calls for a casual all-day bar and restaurant in New York City. That positioning is useful for plans that should feel relaxed rather than ceremonial, especially when the group wants a venue that does not require a formal dress code.
For a special occasion, the fit depends on the tone. It is a better match for an easygoing meal or meet-up than for a night defined by formal service, a tasting-menu format, or a highly structured dining sequence.
The service question is about fit
Chimera is an all-day bar and restaurant, and the dress code is casual.
Reservations: not available. Budget: price range not available. Dress: casual. Group fit: best assessed directly with the venue, since capacity and booking details are not available. First order: the burger category is the clearest signal because of the 2026 World's 101 Best Burgers recognition, but full menu details are not available.
For broader planning, use the New York City restaurants guide, the New York City bars guide, or the New York City hotels guide if the night needs a New York City stay. If the plan extends beyond dinner, the New York City experiences guide is the better place to build the rest of the evening.
Planning details
- Location
- New York City, United States
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Chimera operates as a neighborhood-minded all-day bar and restaurant that foregrounds drinks and communal energy as much as the food. The room leans casual and social, favoring bar-forward layouts and mood-driven hospitality over formality. Rather than aiming for high-ceremony tasting menus, it absorbs the city’s rhythms from morning through late evening, balancing serious food with serious drink in an eclectic, contemporary setting. The result is a relaxed yet lively spot where people flow in for different reasons across the day: coffee or breakfast, a midday meal, an after-work drink, or a late-night bite.
Best For
Chimera is best for informal, all-day outings that span breakfast, lunch and late-evening plans. It suits solo diners grabbing a morning coffee or a quick meal, groups looking for an easy, walk-in-friendly spot, and coworkers or friends who want a casual after-work stop. Because the venue is bar-forward and designed to operate across the day, it’s a good pick for happy hour-style visits and late-night drinks as well as weekend brunch or a neighborhood dinner. Reservations are not positioned as a necessity; the format prioritizes accessibility and flow.
Ordering Tips
Expect a balanced emphasis on both drinks and food and plan accordingly: order something from the bar as readily as you would a dish. The all-day format rewards flexibility: mornings and afternoons can be more relaxed and walk-in friendly, while evenings bring a busier, bar-focused energy. Same-week bookings and walk-ins may work, so be flexible about timing if you want a seat without a reservation. Embrace sharing and communal plates if you’re with a group to match the mood-driven, social hospitality the venue promotes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Inviting and tasteful interior with a hipster, eclectic vibe; narrow space with tables spilling into an alley with outdoor seating; relaxing and welcoming atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor areas.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Farm-to-table
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Coffee, Juice, Craft beverages
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- breakfast tacos
- avocado toast
- vegan wrap
- BBQ tofu sandwich
- kale pesto salad
Planning details
Location
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Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Chimera?
The clearest menu-related signal is Chimera's placement on World's 101 Best Burgers at #24 for 2026.
Is Chimera good for a special occasion?
It can make sense for a relaxed special occasion in New York City, especially if casual dress and an all-day bar-and-restaurant setting fit the mood. It is not the right choice if you specifically need a formal or tasting-menu experience.
What should I wear to Chimera?
Chimera's dress code is casual. You do not need to plan for a formal dress code.
