Dining spots near Madison Square Garden

Dynamo Room

2 Penn Plaza; thedynamoroom.com; 203-297-9477

Distance: Direct entrance into MSG

Best for: A premium pregame meal or cocktail. Its direct entrance to MSG lets guests head into the arena without returning to the street. Reservations recommended.

Dynamo Room pairs classic New York steakhouse style with a downtown feel, featuring vaulted ceilings, an oyster bar and craft cocktails.

Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 6 p.m. on the bar or terrace, featuring a menu with discounted martinis ($18), margaritas ($14), beer ($7) and the “Dynamo Trio” (a mini dirty martini, Caesar salad and beef-fat fries) for $30. Lunch and dinner options include oysters ($5 each) from the Long Island Sound, saffron rigatoni ($27) and an extensive grill menu ranging from the dynamo burger ($32) to a 45-day dry-aged porterhouse ($226).

Mustang Harry’s

352 7th Ave.; mustangharrys.com; 212-268-8930

A Seventh Avenue fixture for more than 30 years, this sprawling, family-owned, two-floor Irish gastropub is built for game-day crowds with its 99-foot bar and more than 20 TVs. It’s a definitive go-to for Knicks fans and it's known to roll out special event and concert-themed menus for major MSG events.

Start with charred lamb lollipops ($23), mustang sliders ($21) or disco fries topped with short rib gravy ($20). For mains, go with their famous house-recipe shepherd’s pie ($29), the grilled ribeye sandwich ($28) or a prime hanger steak frites ($37). Drinks include a signature Irish coffee or Skrewball peanut butter espresso martini ($19).

They also offer a dedicated $16 kids menu for children 12 and under, whose every meal includes unlimited soft drinks and a scoop of ice cream.

Versa

218 W. 35th St.; versanyc.com; 646-850-2850

Distance: Steps from MSG, in the Garment District

Best for: Open-air drinks, skyline views and large-screen sports viewing. The climate-controlled glass roof makes it a weather-proof outdoor option year-round. Walk-ins welcome.

Perched atop the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel, this massive 9,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant and sports lounge features the largest retractable glass canopy in New York City. As an official bar partner of the New York Rangers, it serves as a high-energy hub on game nights, equipped with 33 flat-screen TVs and an outdoor jumbo screen.

The kitchen serves New American fare and craft cocktails from breakfast through late night. A daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. offers $10 sports bar staples like ultimate nachos, buffalo chicken wings and beef sliders alongside $5 beers, $8 wines and $10 cocktails. For dinner, choices range from a French onion soup ($12) to short rib ragu ($28) and includes a variety of vegan and gluten-free options.

Bar Primi

349 W. 33rd St.; barprimi.com; 212-233-6100

Distance: 3 to 5 minute walk

Best for: A casual, sit-down Italian meal before a game. Cocktails and the terrace make it an option for a night out. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended on major event nights.

Walk in on a game night and you’ll know right away that Bar Primi isn’t a typical quiet, white tablecloth Italian spot. The casual, lively indoor-outdoor space serves inventive pastas, deep-dish pizza and signature cocktails, making it a good choice for a sit-down meal before an event at the Garden.

Start with burrata pockets ($19) or the Sicilian Caesar ($23). For the main course, dive into their signature scratch-made pastas ($26-$36) from bucatini to pappardelle, or grab a thick slice of the “Sicilian squares” pizza ($29), a rectangular, deep-dish pie that’s made for sharing. Pair it all with the signature dirty Primi Tini ($24) or frosé ($19).

The Addison

214 W. 39th St.; theaddisonny.com; 212-271-9558

Distance: 6 to 8 minute walk

Best for: A more upscale sports bar experience. The cocktail menu and velvet lounges make it a top pick for a night out with friends or date night. Closed Sundays. Reservations recommended.

The Addison mixes Art Deco glamour with a high-end sports lounge, keeping fans connected to the action via six 60-inch TVs and a massive 12-foot LED video wall.

The menu leans toward elevated, shareable comfort plates. Standouts include East Coast oysters ($24 for a half-dozen), braised short rib tacos ($19) and 28-day dry-aged sliders ($21) alongside full-sized entrees like a dry-aged burger ($28) and a brown-butter Maine lobster roll ($34). A daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. features a range of options, including $2 oysters, $8 beers, $10 house cocktails and $14 Ketel One martinis.