The U.S. Open is nearly here. Starting on Sunday, August 30, through Sunday, September 13, tennis fans will gather at the sprawling USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens, to cheer on their favorite players,
like defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and hopefully still Carlos Alcaraz, as well as Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Coco Gauff, and others.
Since so many people will be flocking to Queens for all things tennis, Eater is here to help you figure out what, where, and when you should eat and drink. Choose from plenty of big-name chefs operating pop-up restaurants throughout the center, familiar New York City food businesses with their own stands, and plentiful cocktails and wines.
First-time restaurants operating on the U.S. Open dining grounds include West Village French dip shop Salt Hank, Flatiron Mexican restaurant Cosme from chef Enrique Olvera, and chef Eyal Shani’s fast-casual Mediterranean chain Miznon. Then there are returning favorites like fancy chicken nuggets and caviar-slinging Coqodaq, New Jersey Italian Japanese restaurant Pasta Ramen (which styles its name as pastaRAMEN), and José Andrés’s Manhattan Mexican restaurant Oyamel. (Alas, seemingly no churros so far, so you can’t reenact that Challengers scene.)
Before the proper U.S. Open, there’s the U.S. Open Fan Week from Sunday, August 23 to Saturday, August 29, which is free to the public and includes the exciting Open Mixed Doubles Championship.
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Coqodaq is back at the largest tennis tournament in the U.S. this month, serving crispy chicken sandwiches and its iconic caviar-laden nuggets. Look for its stall at the main stadium and check out Eater’s map for all the best places to eat near the open.
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Three Perfect Days of Dining in and Around the U.S. Open Grounds
We have all your meals and snacks figured out for you in this suggested dining and drinking itinerary, covering options around the tennis stadium grounds and nearby neighborhoods. Specific hours for each U.S. Open vendor aren’t currently available, so check the website and app closer to the event date before you check ’em out. Keep in mind that day session gates open at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 30 through Wednesday, September 9, and at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, September 13. Matches typically end around 11 p.m. You can leave and come back to the grounds, too. Expect crowds and lines, especially before and after big-deal matches.
Day 1
Breakfast
Head to Flushing’s Chinatown and stop by the little cash-only takeout window at Eight Jane, serving affordable portable jianbing (Chinese-style morning crepes) with fillings like beef, scallions, youtiao (a Chinese fried doughnut), and more. It opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Address: 37-12 Main Street, between 37th and 38th avenues, Flushing
Lunch
Once you’re inside the grounds, get yourself a fancy midday meal. Snag restaurateur Simon Kim’s famous chicken nuggets with optional caviar at Coqodaq. Its other stand, CQDQ, is serving up a fried chicken sandwich. Locations: TBA
Happy hour
Time for a drink, so start your U.S. Open experience with the ever-iconic Honey Deuce cocktail from one of the many Grey Goose bars around the grounds. Pair it with a hot dog from Frank & Fries. Locations: Throughout the grounds
Dinner
Social media influencer Henry Laporte is bringing his famous French dip from his West Village restaurant (which usually has a major line) to the U.S. Open. Salt Hank’s hefty sandwich is built with shaved dry-aged prime rib, Provolone cheese, horseradish aioli, and caramelized onions, paired with a cup of au jus. Location: TBA
Dessert
Van Leeuwen, the ever-growing New York ice cream company, will be offering up scoops of its frozen sweets in cones, cups, and milkshakes, plus its annual exclusive flavor — the honeycomb fudge slam, where the sweet cream ice cream is studded with honeycomb candies and fudge swirls, which sounds absolutely refreshing during this muggy NYC summer. There are vegan and dairy-free options. Locations: Throughout the grounds
Late-night
Go back into Flushing and grab some hearty Chinese noodles at standby restaurant Yunnan Noodle House, which is thankfully open 24/7. You can build your own soup with a choice of noodles (rice, sweet potato, or Shanghai) and add-ins from bok choy to pork-fish balls. You can also place an in-person pickup order to bring it back home or wherever you’re staying. Address: 36-50 Main Street, near 37th Avenue, Flushing
Day 2
Breakfast
Steamed rolls make for a great morning meal, so stop by Fu Yuan, the cash-only Chinese takeout window in Flushing. Peanut butter sauce is a winner, as well as the shrimp-watercress and ham-egg. It opens at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends. Address: 135-43 Roosevelt Avenue, near Main Street, Flushing
Lunch
New York summers are for lobster rolls, especially ones from Red Hook Lobster Pound, the Brooklyn seafood restaurant. In addition to the ones available in the Connecticut and Maine styles, there is also a lobster BLT, fish and chips, fish sandwiches, lobster fries, shrimp citrus salad, and more. Location: TBA
Happy hour
Tequila brand Dobel brought back José Andrés’s Mexican restaurant Oyamel for its U.S. Open bar. Therefore, pair the Ace Paloma, a tequila cocktail with grapefruit soda and a black salt rim, with pulled pork nachos. Dobel also runs a bar at Stadium 17, as well as the Maestro Dobel Tequila bar. Locations: TBA
Dinner
Montclair, New Jersey restaurant Pasta Ramen, from chef Robbie Felice, is coming back to the U.S. Open with its wafu Italian specialties, which means Japanese-Italian dishes like the spicy tuna crispy rice. Location: TBA
Dessert
The U.S. Open outpost of Carnegie Deli, the classic New York restaurant, is the best for out-of-towners who don’t have the energy to head into Manhattan for pastrami sandwiches. Look out for those huge black-and-white cookies and rye chocolate chip cookies. Location: TBA
Late-night
Bop over to Corona and get some amazing meaty Oaxacan-style tlayudas at Mexican food cart Tlayuda Oaxaqueña Sr San Pablo. It stays open until 4:30 a.m. Address: 102-25 Roosevelt Avenue, at 103rd Street, Corona
Day 3
Breakfast
When in Queens, you have to get some dim sum. Look no further than Asian Jewels Seafood & Dim Sum, a Cantonese dim sum palace with roaming carts. Get some rice noodle rolls, minced beef balls, and soups. It opens at 10 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends. Address: 13330 39th Avenue, between College Point Boulevard and Prince Street, Flushing
Lunch
Along with Coqodaq, Simon Kim is debuting a new gimbap stand, Kimbop. Expect the larger Korean seaweed-wrapped rice rolls with prime beef bulgogi, as well as a take with jambon beurre. Does this mean we’ll see this as a new IRL spinoff? Location: TBA
Happy hour
Luxury French wine brand Moët & Chandon is whipping up a new drink in a bright tennis-ball-neon-green-colored opaque plastic wine glass at the IHG Racquet Bar. The Watermelon Slice is made with watermelon juice, elderflower liqueur, and lime, with a watermelon wedge — Harry Styles, who will be in the beginning of his NYC concert residency at the same time, would approve. Pair it with some jalapeño waffle fries from Fuku. Locations: TBA
Dinner
Globally acclaimed chef Enrique Olvera is bringing his Mexican restaurant Cosme to the U.S. Open for the first time, with duck carnitas flautas with mole and other dishes; it’s a must-stop. Location: outside Arthur Ashe Stadium
Dessert
Keep it easy and simple with some gelato from Via Roma Gelateria. Locations: Throughout the grounds
Late-night
Hop on the 7 train for a Jackson Heights trek out to Birria-Landia. The New York birria truck mini-chain’s neighborhood outpost serves up beefy corn-tortilla tacos. It’s open until 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; plus, you can place takeout orders online. Address: 77-99 Roosevelt Avenue, at 78th Street, Jackson Heights
The rest of the U.S. Open dining options
- Champions by Benjamin Steakhouse: The White Plains restaurant will offer steaks — including its dry-aged porterhouse — and seafood. Reservations are only available to people who have Courtside Box and Luxury Suite tickets (Club Level, Arthur Ashe Stadium, between Gates 3 and 4)
- Chicken Country: Fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, waffle fries, gluten-free and dairy-free options.
- Dos Toros Taqueria: The New York taqueria chain will serve up tacos, burritos, and bowls.
- Fare: Food Network star chef Alex Guarnaschelli’s Mediterranean bistro will serve dishes including paccheri pasta with a vodka sauce and sun-dried yellow tomatoes. Book reservations online. (Fountain Plaza top level, next to Court 11)
- Farm 2 Fork: Salads, sandwiches, and snacks.
- Franks & Sausages: Hot dogs, sausages, ice cream.
- Glatt Kosher: Deli-style sausages, sandwiches, and wraps that are all kosher.
- Grand Slam Grill: Beef hot dogs, grilled hamburgers, snacks.
- King Souvlaki: Gyros, salads, Greek sodas and teas, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
- Korilla BBQ: Korean rice bowls; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
- The Migrant Kitchen: The NYC restaurant uses a portion of its proceeds — including this tennis restaurant — to fund its initiative. The menu highlights its blend of Middle Eastern and Latin American dishes, like the fattoush salad.
- Miznon: Chef Eyal Shani’s fast-casual chain will serve pitas with rib-eye roast beef or chicken schnitzel, as well as pita chips, hummus, falafel, and green beans.
- Moritomoto: Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto will be offering hand rolls and nigiri.
- Nourish Spot: Smoothies, salads, teas.
- Pat LaFrieda Meat Co.: Black Angus steak sandwiches and burgers.
- Poke Yachty: Poke bowls, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options.
- Prime Burger: Burgers, cheeseburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches.
- San Matteo: The Upper East Side pizzeria will be slinging its Neapolitan-style pies.
The rest of the U.S. Open drinking options
- Baseline Cocktails: Cocktails, Champagne, and sodas. (Fountain Plaza)
- Club du Bois Wine Lounge: The California winery is highlighting its chardonnay at this bar.
- Heineken Bar and Carts: Draft beers from the Dutch brewery brand, including light and nonalcoholic versions. There’s also the Heineken Red Star Patio Cafe with food and desserts by chef David Burke.
- Lavazza Cafe: The Italian coffee brand will churn out many caffeinated options, from iced coffees to cappuccinos to cold brews to boozy espresso martinis.
- Loft Bar 17: Cocktails, beers, drinks. (Above Stadium 17)
- Moët & Chandon Bar: Champagne, wines, and mimosas.
- The Open Bar: Cocktails, wines, spritzes, beers, wraps, sandwiches.
- Racquet Bar: Cocktails and wines by the glass. (Terrace outside the Arthur Ashe Stadium)
- Terrace Bar: Cocktails, beers, nonalcoholic options. (Main level of Louis Armstrong)
Where to eat and drink nearby in Queens
The borough is chock-full of amazing dining options; find Eater’s favorites below.
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- The Best Restaurants in Flushing’s Chinatown
- Where to Eat in Jackson Heights
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Things to Know While Attending the U.S. Open
The Queens tennis grounds include the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, the Louis Armstrong Stadium, and the Grandstand Stadium, as well as several courts. So, yes, wear comfortable shoes to walk around and get to and from the matches.
Per the wonderful Queens summer sports tradition of baseball meets tennis, the New York Mets will be playing home games at the nearbyCiti Field from Tuesday, August 23 through Sunday, August 30, and then from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. Take the 7 train to witness the swarm of sports fans splitting off to either the stadium or the tennis grounds.
It’ll be hot — hydrate and wear sunscreen. And bring a light layer if it gets chillier in the evenings. No glass containers or outside booze are permitted in the venue. Metal and plastic water bottles are okay.
People can bring in only one bag — no backpacks or coolers — that is 12 inches by 12 inches by 16 inches. Drawstring bags are okay.
No on-site businesses will accept cash — there are loadable card machines on the grounds dubbed reverse ATMs.
U.S. Open tickets can be purchased online.
