Murray Hill is one of Manhattan's most livable neighborhoods — residential, relatively quiet, well-positioned between Midtown and Gramercy. But when it comes to omakase, you have to head a few blocks north. Atto Sushi sits at 875 3rd Avenue in Midtown East, which means Murray Hill residents are closer to a serious dry-aged omakase counter than most of Manhattan realizes. Walk ten to fifteen minutes up 3rd Avenue, or jump on the 6 train for one stop, and you're there.
The Closest Real Omakase to Murray Hill
There's a difference between a restaurant that offers an "omakase option" and one that was built around omakase from the ground up. Atto is the latter. The entire experience is structured as a chef-driven progression: you sit at the counter, the chef works in front of you, and each piece is handed to you directly — never plated and left on a shelf. The fish has been dry-aged in-house, the rice is seasoned with red vinegar, and the sequence of the meal follows the logic of traditional Edomae sushi, not a prix-fixe approximation of it.
For Murray Hill residents used to walking past sushi restaurants that offer omakase as an afterthought, Atto is the real thing. It's the kind of counter you'd travel further for — but you don't have to.
A Great Date Night from Murray Hill
Omakase is almost always a date night format, and Atto lends itself to exactly that. The counter seats are intimate, the pacing is unhurried, and the progression of twelve courses gives the meal a natural narrative arc. You arrive, the chef introduces the evening, and over the next 90 minutes or so, the story unfolds one piece at a time. It works for a first date, an anniversary, or any occasion that calls for something genuinely special rather than just expensive.
The Dinner Omakase is 12 courses at $115 per person. It typically includes seasonal small plates and house-made tofu before moving into the nigiri sequence. Sake pairings are available and worth exploring — see the full menu for current selections.
Getting to Atto from Murray Hill
Walk Up 3rd Avenue
From the heart of Murray Hill (around 36th–38th Streets), walking north on 3rd Avenue to 52nd–53rd Streets takes about 12 to 15 minutes at an easy pace. It's a straight shot, flat, and you pass through Midtown's energy as you approach. Look for 875 3rd Ave on the west side of the avenue between 52nd and 53rd; we're on the Lower Level.
By Subway
The 6 train stops at 33rd Street in Murray Hill. From there, it's one or two stops north to 51st Street, which deposits you directly at 3rd Avenue, one block south of Atto. Total transit time from 33rd Street: roughly five minutes. This is the fastest option if you want to save the walk for after dinner.
By Car or Rideshare
Murray Hill to Atto is a quick rideshare — usually under ten minutes, traffic depending. There are parking garages on and near 3rd Avenue in the low 50s if you're driving yourself.
Lunch Specials Worth the Trip
If you work from home in Murray Hill, Atto's lunch service is an easy weekday option: Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The lunch specials — 5 nigiri for $30 or 8 nigiri for $50 — are chef-selected and change with the season. The Lunch Omakase is 8 courses at $85 and gives you the full counter experience in a midday window.
Hours & Reservations
Lunch: Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner: Monday–Saturday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Phone: (212) 758-2899
Reservations via Resy are recommended, especially for weekend dinner. Questions about what to expect? The FAQ covers dietary accommodations, dress code, and more.