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Where to Eat, Play, and Stay in New York City During the US Open
Here's what to do in NYC during the US Open.
Every summer, tennis fans from around the world descend on New York City for the electrifying two-week spectacle of the US Open. While the action at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is reason enough to visit, the city itself offers an unforgettable experience beyond the courts. From world-class dining and late-night eats to iconic attractions and stylish stays, NYC comes alive with energy that perfectly matches the intensity of the tournament. You can’t take guided tours of the National Tennis Center during the US Open, but there’s still plenty for tennis fans to do across New York City.
Iconic New York experiences for tennis fans to take in during the US Open
Combine your US Open tickets with a Broadway experience
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Tour operator Bucket List Tours offers a package deal that includes accommodations, US Open tickets in Reserved Loge seats at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and Orchestra seats to a Broadway show that you choose. This is the best option for an all-inclusive experience during the open that highlights what NYC is famous for – and includes a Metro Pass so you can move about the city easily without having to drive. Prices range from $2,950 to $5,950 per person depending on when during the tournament you visit, but travel arrangements are handled and so is a premium hotel.
Catch a show at Forest Hills Stadium
The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens is like stepping back in time to the golden era of American tennis. This historic venue, which hosted the US Open until 1977, offers a glimpse into the sport’s rich past with its Tudor-style clubhouse, ivy-covered Forest Hills Stadium, and well-preserved clay and grass courts. During a guided tour, visitors can explore the stadium where legends like Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe once competed, view historic trophies and photographs in the clubhouse, and hear stories about the club’s role in tennis and cultural history—including its connection to music icons like The Beatles and Frank Sinatra. Nowadays, stars like The Black Keys and Leon Bridges perform concerts at the stadium adjacent to the tennis club, where you can sit back in the stadium that has seen so many iconic moments.
Though the club is private, tours are occasionally available to the public—especially in summer or during special events. The atmosphere is elegant and nostalgic, blending sports heritage with architectural charm. Guided by knowledgeable staff or local historians, tours typically last 60–90 minutes and highlight the club’s evolution from a premier tennis venue to a revived community hub.
Forest Hills Stadium: 1 Tennis Pl, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Grab dinner or a drink at Via Della Pace
Via Della Pace, in the East Village, buzzes with Italian visitors (and the occasional tennis player) before and during the US Open. It’s become such a hotspot for the tennis crowd that the New York Times featured the scene here during last year’s open, citing player sightings and tennis talk turning the Italian restaurant into a social hub for those in the know. The perk here is that you also get an incredible plat of pasta to go with your “I was there” attitude.
Via Della Pace: 87 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
The best bars to watch the US Open in New York City
For more suggestions, check out our full list of bars to watch the US Open.
SPIN Midtown
This immersive table tennis venue seamlessly transforms for US Open finals into a party with like-minded tennis fans. Expect ping pong, a DJ, and a seemingly endless flow of honey deuces. It’s as much about the scene as it is the match.
SPIN Midtown: 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019
Rivercrest
Beer bars are aplenty in Queens, but Rivercrest offers the perk of space to spread out and watch the matches. A 3,000-square-foot craft beer bar and restaurant with every sports package and TVs throughout. Grab a drink, sit inside or out, and tune in.
Rivercrest: 33-15 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY 11105
Break Bar
TVs, pool, ping pong, mini bocce, and giant Connect 4 are the name of the game at Break Bar. Of course the pub offers beer by the pitcher and solid bar food to accompany. Bring a group, grab a couple tables and spend the day.
Break Bar: 458 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Where to eat near the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
The US Open brings a number of New York City staples to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Even if you don’t have a ticket to see any of the on-court action, it’ worth heading to the broader complex to eat close to the action. In past years, Carnegie Deli has dished up its famous pastrami sandwiches and Red Hook Lobster Pound brought lobster rolls to the fans who worked up their appetite searching for meal service rather than hitting serves. On the pathways leading up to it all, quality food carts abound. However, there are a few quality, family-owned restaurants near the Tennis Center if you want to see more of the neighborhood.
La Espiga
Tomás Gonzalez opened La Espiga in 1992 after running a popular underground taco truck in Queens. His brick-and-mortar restaurant has thrived through the many ups and downs of NYC’s restaurant scene in the more than two decades since. Today, La Espiga is famous for its barbacoa, carnitas, and carne asada cut fresh off the spit and straight into fresh tortillas.
La Espiga: 42-11 102nd St, Corona, NY 11368
Park Side Restaurant
If you’re looking for something fancy, Park Side Restaurant is another long-running establishment (open for more than 40 years) near the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Italian-American fine dining is on full display here with dishes and an atmosphere that match the lauded Italian restaurants elsewhere in the city. Expect big, family-style portions of clams, more than 20 styles of pasta, and prime cuts of red meat.
Park Side Restaurant: 107-01 Corona Ave., Corona, NY 11368
Where to stay in New York City for the US Open
Renaissance New York Flushing Hotel at Tangram
The Renaissance New York Flushing Hotel at Tangram is a modern, upscale hotel located in Flushing, Queens, very close to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center where the US Open is held. It features 208 individually furnished rooms with amenities such as air conditioning, laptop-friendly workspaces, designer toiletries, and sound-insulated walls. The hotel offers a fitness center, rooftop lounge, a restaurant, and convenient access to many nearby restaurants and shopping areas like New World Mall.
Renaissance New York Flushing Hotel at Tangram: 133-36 37th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
This hotel is located just about a mile from the US Open venue, making it exceptionally convenient for tennis fans. Guests can easily reach the tournament by subway, train, taxi, bus, or even on foot, with travel times ranging from 2 to 27 minutes depending on the mode of transportation. The Sheraton offers a full suite of amenities, including a fitness center, free high-speed WiFi, on-site dining, soundproof rooms, and a complimentary shuttle to LaGuardia Airport. Its location in central Flushing places you close to the same amenities as the Renaissance – making it easy to take in a meal or a souvenir from the acclaimed mall.
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel: 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
The Ritz Carlton New York, Central Park
If spotting a player is more important to you than staying near the tournament, and you don’t mind shelling out some serious coin for a room (or at least enough to get you a drink at the bar to hang out and people watch), the Ritz Carlton Central Park is your spot. It’s a top luxury hotel choice for tennis fans attending the US Open, known for its elegant ambiance, high-end amenities, and the fact that you just might spot a player shuttle dropping off after matches conclude. 
The Ritz Carlton New York, Central Park: 50 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
