Jun-Men Ramen Bar

Following the pandemic, where restaurants are smart to remove any barriers that keep customers from visiting, finding a spot that offers no reservations is somewhat of a rarity. Luckily, you can still find a number of places that are walk-in only for when you’re feeling spontaneous (or forgetful). Whether you’re looking for the best restaurant in Chelsea market to sit at the counter, or need to find a swanky dinner in Brooklyn on the fly, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite walk-in only spots around the city.

Chelsea has no shortage of restaurants and bars to enjoy—which is a good problem to have. When wading through swanky hotel lobbies, massive marketplaces, countless steakhouses, and more, it can be intimidating to pick out that perfect place to eat. We’ve narrowed down some of our favorite restaurants in Chelsea for a variety of occasions so you can skip the decision fatigue and get to eating (and drinking) on your next outing.