Jackson Hole
Murray Hill-Kips Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Jackson Hole is worth considering for an easy Murray Hill meal when convenience matters more than a defined cuisine brief or serious drinks plan. It is easy to book and open daily from late morning into late evening, making it useful for solo dining, casual groups, or a low-pressure fallback rather than a special-occasion reservation.
About Jackson Hole
Is Jackson Hole in New York City worth considering? Jackson Hole is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and daily hours from 11 AM to 11:30 PM. If those basics fit your plan, it can be considered for a direct visit, especially when your needs are straightforward.
For a logistics-first outing, use it to confirm schedule and dress expectations. If cuisine, chef, price range, awards, signature dishes, service format, or drinks program are important to your plans, contact the venue directly before deciding where to go.
Use it for a casual New York City plan
For a first-timer, the clearest expectation is casual. Jackson Hole is listed with the same hours every day: 11 AM to 11:30 PM. That consistency makes the schedule easy to understand when planning around other New York City dining options, because you do not need to account for different opening or closing times from one day to the next.
If a cocktail program, chef-led format, specific menu, or signature order matters to your visit, confirm those details directly before making plans. The strongest guidance is simple: dress casually and plan within the published daily hours. That is enough for a low-friction, logistics-first choice, but not enough to frame the venue as a match for a particular craving, budget, celebration, or style of service.
How it compares with other options
Compared with Little Alley, Jackson Hole is best approached through a few practical basics: New York City location, casual dress code, and daily 11 AM to 11:30 PM hours. Use those basics rather than assuming a particular cuisine, price point, or occasion fit. The comparison is therefore less about judging one experience against another and more about deciding whether those basics are enough for your plans.
Against Aunt Bernies, Bubo, Leslie, and Mazu Szechuan Cuisine, the decision should come down to the information you need for your own visit. For Jackson Hole, the practical takeaways are the city, dress code, and hours. If you are choosing between venues based on atmosphere, ordering priorities, or a particular dining format, contact the venue directly. If you only need a casual New York City option with the stated daily schedule, the information is clear and immediately useful.
Planning details
- Location
- 521 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
- Website
- jacksonholeburgers.com
- Phone
- +12126793264
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jackson Hole reads like a canonical New York diner: a full-service, meat-forward room that prizes volume and consistency over trend-driven flourishes. The interior emphasizes booths and counter stools, and the copy describes the kind of ambient noise that comes from a space running at capacity on a weekday evening. That bustle is part of the point—this is not a hushed, curated tasting experience but a hardworking neighborhood institution where the cheeseburger and other straightforward American plates anchor the program. The overall impression is reliably classic and comfortably casual, built around efficient service and familiar flavors.
Best For
This is a neighborhood spot that performs best for straightforward, convivial meals—especially dinner service when the room fills up. The mix of booths and counter seating suits small groups wanting a no-fuss table and solo diners who can tuck into a stool at the counter. Because the place operates on turnover and consistency, it also works well for casual after-work dinners or late-night cravings for a dependable burger and fries. The environment leans toward lively, easygoing dining rather than formal or celebratory occasions.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the classics here: the cheeseburger and steak fries are central to Jackson Hole's identity and reflect the diner’s meat-forward focus. The copy emphasizes the importance of the burger’s weight, composition, and sourcing as part of the house proposition, so ordering the signature burger showcases what the menu is built around. If you’re dining alone, grab a counter stool to watch the room’s rhythm; for groups, a booth keeps the experience comfortable and social. Expect straightforward portions and reliable execution rather than experimental plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual diner atmosphere with open kitchen, fryer aromas, and lively energy from the bustling crowd enjoying hearty portions.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- cheeseburger
- steak fries
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 521 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Choose Little Alley instead if the group wants a clearer Chinese, $$ meal with a more specific cuisine direction. Consider Mazu Szechuan Cuisine when the table is leaning toward Chinese food and wants to compare nearby options before committing.
Restaurant context
How Jackson Hole compares in New York City
Pick Jackson Hole when ease is the priority. It has the clearest practical case here: a Murray Hill address, easy booking, and daily hours that make it useful for a casual meal. Little Alley is the stronger choice when the group wants a defined Chinese, $$ meal rather than a general-purpose neighborhood booking.
Bubo, Aunt Bernies, and Leslie are harder to position without clearer price or format details, so they are not the safer call for a first-timer trying to avoid planning risk. Jackson Hole is not the more ambitious choice, but it is the more legible one.
If the table wants a stronger cuisine signal, compare first with Little Alley or Mazu Szechuan Cuisine. If the goal is simply getting fed in New York City without a complicated reservation strategy, Jackson Hole is the lower-effort pick.
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Compare Jackson Hole
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Bubo | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Aunt Bernies | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Little Alley | New York City | Chinese | $$ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Leslie | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Mazu Szechuan Cuisine | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jackson Hole good for solo dining?
Jackson Hole may work for a simple solo visit if the basics fit your needs. It is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is listed as open daily from 11 AM to 11:30 PM.
What should I order at Jackson Hole?
Can I eat at the bar at Jackson Hole?
If bar seating matters to your visit, contact Jackson Hole directly before you go.
Is Jackson Hole good for a special occasion?
Jackson Hole is best framed as a casual, logistics-first option in New York City, with daily 11 AM to 11:30 PM hours. For awards, chef details, menu format, or service style, contact the venue directly before planning a special occasion.
How far ahead should I book Jackson Hole?
Plan around the daily hours, 11 AM to 11:30 PM, and check directly with Jackson Hole for current availability.
What should I wear to Jackson Hole?
Wear casual clothes. The dress code for Jackson Hole is casual.
What should a first-timer know about Jackson Hole?
Jackson Hole is in New York City, the dress code is casual, and the listed hours are 11 AM to 11:30 PM every day. For cuisine, menu, seating, price, or service details, contact the venue directly before visiting.
