Locksmith Bar

A stretch of Broadway above 170th Street keeps the Upper Manhattan dining scene surprisingly vibrant. Just below the 171st Street stop you’ll find a brick-and-sign restaurant with a no-frills Peruvian name. Locksmith Bar is the kind of place that turns a weeknight walk into dinner plans without much thought. The address is simple: 4463 Broadway, New York, NY 10040.

Inside the category, the menu leans into familiar dishes—think ceviche, lomo saltado, and ají de gallina—served alongside coffee that’s strong enough to power you through the subway ride back. They back up the food with a short stack of local beers and a rotating list of cocktails. If matches start flying during a game, they won’t ask guests to leave, and solo diners rarely feel out of place.

One numbered call does the trick when last-minute plans shift: dial (212) 304-9463 and see if they’ve kept a table open. The line’s usually quiet in late afternoon, so a quick check can save you the walk north from Dyckman.

Save the route ahead so the evening isn’t spent double-checking the map. Directions are ready at this pinned spot.