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Best French Fries in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Late Night Restaurants in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Late Night Burgers in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Happy Hour in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Happy Hour Wings in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Master Critic Review
The Flying Cock
8.3
The Flying Cock is a lively Murray Hill bar where truffle parmesan fries, house-cut fries, and sweet potato fries are headliners alongside brunch plates and burgers. It’s the kind of place where fries are not just a side, but a centerpiece snack to share over cocktails, sports, and long happy hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Parmesan Fries, House Cut Fries, Sweet Potato Fries
Scores:
Value: 7.6
Service: 6.8
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: Sports-and-brunch bar where multiple styles of fries pair with long happy hours.
Who should go: Groups chasing truffle fries, drinks, and game-day energy.
When to visit: Weekend brunch or weekday happy hour for peak buzz.
What to order: Truffle parmesan fries, house-cut fries, breakfast burger.
Insider tip: Use happy hour to try truffle fries plus a second fry style for the table.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is limited and difficult after 6pm; nearby paid garages on 3rd Ave usually run $20–$35 for a few hours.
Dress code: Smart casual to casual — jeans, sneakers, and brunch attire are all perfectly fine.
Noise level: Loud during peak hours — games, music, and crowd energy dominate the room.
Weekend wait: 30–60 minutes during prime game nights and Saturday brunch without a reservation.
Weekday lunch: Usually no wait or under 10 minutes.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Strong options — multiple fry styles, salads, and vegetarian-friendly brunch plates.
Vegan options: Limited — fries can work depending on oil used, but most mains lean meat-forward.
Gluten-free options: Limited — some salads and proteins work, but fryer cross-contact is likely.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Better for casual first dates than intimate ones — it’s lively and fun, but too loud for deep conversation.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Yes during off-peak hours, but for weekend brunch or major sports nights, arriving early or being flexible with bar seating helps a lot.
Is it kid-friendly? Earlier in the day yes, especially during brunch, but it skews very adult-focused by late afternoon and evening.
Best For
Better for: Fries-as-the-main-event energy with drinks, sports, and group-friendly sharing compared to more food-forward Murray Hill restaurants.
Skip if: You want a quiet meal, refined service, or a conversation-driven dining experience.