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Björk Cafe & Bistro, New York, NY

Björk Cafe & Bistro

4.7
4.7
300 Reviews
$30 and under
Scandinavian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Healthy
Björk Café & Bistro offers an inviting Scandinavian-inspired dining experience right in the heart of NYC- Murray Hill. Step into our relaxed and modern setting, where Nordic elegance meets fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Chef Ulrika Bengtsson's menu draws from traditional Scandinavian flavors, spotlighting unique, family-inspired dishes that balance comfort and creativity. Whether you're here for a cozy lunch, a leisurely brunch, or an early dinner, our dishes are thoughtfully crafted to bring a taste of the Nordics to each bite.

Björk Café & Bistro is perfect for both intimate gatherings and casual meals with friends or family. Our team is dedicated to providing a warm, welcoming experience, ensuring each visit feels special. Join us for an authentic culinary journey, complemented by a selection of artisan coffees, teas, and carefully curated wines. We look forward to welcoming you to Björk Café & Bistro, where every meal is a celebration of flavor and culture.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scandinavian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 847-9745
  • Website
    http://www.bjorkcafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ulrika Bengtsson
  • Location
    58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016-3007
  • Neighbourhood
    Murray Hill
  • Cross Street
    37th street and 38th street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Close to Grand Central
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Available Weekdays 11AM-8PM & Saturdays 4PM-8PM

Dagens

  • MondayUS$24.00

    Lindström with mashed potatoes, green peas and pickled cucumber

    • TuesdayUS$24.00

      Laxpudding - With brown butter & horseradish ($24 for Lunch/$34 for Dinner with dessert included)

      • WednesdayUS$24.00

        Roasted Chicken with seasonal vegetables & spicy aioli ($24 for Lunch/$34 for Dinner with dessert included)

        • ThursdayUS$26.00

          Baked Cod with Egg Sauce ($26 for Lunch/$35 for Dinner with dessert included)

          • FridayUS$24.00

            HAVREDALS 50/50 MEATLOAF served with cream sauce, fingerling potatoes, green peas, and lingonberry preserve ($24 for Lunch/$34 for Dinner with dessert included)

            Savory Potato Waffles

            • Savory Potato Waffles US$25.00

              with Bacon & Lingonberry Preserve

              • Savory Potato WafflesUS$23.00

                with Seaweed Roe, dairy free sour cream & onion

                • Savory Potato WafflesUS$25.00

                  with Gravlax & Honey Mustard Sauce

                  • Savory Potato WafflesUS$25.00

                    with Swedish Cold Water Shrimp and lemon & dill dressing

                    • Savory Potato WafflesUS$27.00

                      with White Fish Roe, dairy free sour cream & inion

                      • Savory Potato WafflesUS$23.00

                        with Roasted vegetables, Stockeld Dreamery Dairy free smoked paprika & chilli cream cheese

                        Open-Faced Sandwiches

                        • Gravlax & Honey Mustard SauceUS$9.00

                          • Herring & EggUS$9.00

                            • Gentleman's DelightUS$9.00

                              • Roast Beef & RemouladeUS$9.00

                                • Meatballs & Beet SaladUS$9.00

                                  • Chicken SaladUS$9.00

                                    • Stockeld Dreamery & Roasted VegetablesUS$9.00

                                      Potato Wrap

                                      • Frankfurter Sausage US$28.00

                                        with mashed potatoes, pickled cucumber, mustard and crispy onions

                                        Soups

                                        • Potato & Leek SoupUS$16.00

                                          • Beluga Lentil SoupUS$16.00

                                            • Fish & Shellfish BisqueUS$25.00

                                              Classics

                                              • Herring PlateUS$24.00

                                                • RäkmackaUS$21.00

                                                  Organic whole wheat bread topped with mixed greens, egg, lemon, dill mayo & nordic cold water shrimp

                                                  • Gravlax with Honey Mustard SauceUS$26.00

                                                    4 slices, gravlax sauce, and lemon dill. Served with cream potatoes

                                                    • Toast SkagenUS$26.00

                                                      Shrimp salad on white toast

                                                      • Smörgåsbord PlateUS$29.00

                                                        Gravlax, Mustard Sauce, Pickled herring, Herb Herring, Jansson's Temptation, red beet salad, 3 meatballs, lingonberries, pickled cucumeber and boiled potato

                                                        • Swedish Meatballs US$28.00

                                                          with lingonberry, cucumber and mashed potatoes

                                                          • Björk’s Duet Hiddenfjord Salmon Cured & TartareUS$18.00

                                                            With crispy greens, toast & cracker

                                                            Larger Plates

                                                            • Baked Stuffed PepperUS$28.00

                                                              with wild mushroom, crispy& pickled onion, roasted sweet pepper coulis & Colman's mustard sauce

                                                              • Brisket with Samashed TurnipUS$32.00

                                                                with parsley & pickled red cabagge

                                                                • Baked Icelandic CodUS$35.00

                                                                  with fingerling potatoes, cold water shrimp, egg & dill

                                                                  • Baked Artic CharUS$35.00

                                                                    with spinach, salmon roe & Sandefjord Sauce

                                                                    • Braised Short RibsUS$37.00

                                                                      with parsnip pure & crispy sunchokes

                                                                      Salads

                                                                      • Crispy Greens US$18.00

                                                                        with Lemon & Olive Oil

                                                                        • West Coast US$24.00

                                                                          with cold water shrimp, potatos, eggs & creamy lemon yogurt dressing

                                                                          • QuinoaUS$18.00

                                                                            with roasted seasonal vegetables

                                                                            Desserts

                                                                            • Crispy Swedish Waffle Crispy Swedish Waffle with jam & whipped creamUS$12.00

                                                                              Crispy Swedish Waffle with jam & whipped cream

                                                                              • Flourless Chocolate Cake US$14.00

                                                                                with whipped cream

                                                                                • Nordic Creme Brulée US$14.00

                                                                                  • Almond & Hazelnut CakeUS$12.00

                                                                                    • MarängsvissUS$10.00

                                                                                      • Fruit CupUS$12.00

                                                                                        • SoleroUS$14.00

                                                                                          A swedish tropical dessert - Vanilla coconut cake, mango sorbet, tartar of pineapple & mango

                                                                                          • Nordic FloatUS$12.00

                                                                                            • Apple Cake & VaniljsasUS$12.00

                                                                                              Last updated: January 17, 2025

                                                                                              What 300 people are saying

                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                              4.7
                                                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                              • 4.8Food
                                                                                              • 4.6Service
                                                                                              • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                              • 4.5Value

                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Björk Cafe & Bistro offers an "excellent" culinary experience with "delicious" Scandinavian dishes and a "pleasant" ambiance. Patrons appreciate the "attentive" and "friendly" service and find the atmosphere "relaxing" and "unique." The bistro's authenticity, especially evident in its seafood stew and Swedish classics, consistently delights guests.

                                                                                              300 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Warren

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                Very pleasant space with short distance of Grand Central Terminal. Wait staff was lovely, and we were not rushed at all.
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the space and the proximity to Grand Central Terminal. It’s great to know that our staff made your experience even better. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                                                                                              2. Dianne

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                The food is delicious, the service polite and efficient, the atmosphere warm and comfortable. Very soothing place to have a meal.
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded 3 days ago
                                                                                                Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. It’s great to know that our space provided a soothing environment for your meal. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience!

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                                                                                              3. Christina

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on February 2, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                Decent food, nice ambience, excellent service.
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded on February 4, 2025
                                                                                                Hi Christina! Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the ambiance and service. We’d love to know how we can improve—could you share more about what made the food just decent? Your input will help us serve you better next time!

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                                                                                              4. Dianne

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on January 27, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                This restaurant is excellent. The food is always good, the service considerate and unobtrusive, and the atmosphere in the room is pleasant and relaxing.
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded on January 31, 2025
                                                                                                Dianne, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to having you back soon! Best, Bjork Cafe & Bistro team

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                                                                                              5. Emmie

                                                                                                Chicago

                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on January 26, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Definitely try the black currant mocktail! The seafood soup was better than the potato leek soup (and if you don’t like seafood the seafood broth isn’t too seafood-y so you could still share with someone that does like seafood). The bread / butter and crackers to start were really good. Great atmosphere! Museum store is closed on Sundays.
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded on February 4, 2025
                                                                                                Hi Emmie, Thank you for your detailed review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the black currant mocktail and the seafood soup. It’s great to hear the starters and atmosphere added to your experience as well. Thanks for the note about the museum store being closed on Sundays—helpful for future visitors! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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                                                                                              6. Blanca

                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined on January 18, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                love this quiet cafe near grand center. food is always delicious and service is good. more important, quiet and nice environment
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded on January 19, 2025
                                                                                                Dear Blanca, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy our peaceful atmosphere and delicious food. Providing a quiet and welcoming space is very important to us, and we're glad it enhances your experience. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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                                                                                              7. SIMON

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                66 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                66 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on January 12, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                Sort of a quirky but delightful place to dine. I tend to order the seafood stew which has an amazing saffron broth.
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded on January 19, 2025
                                                                                                Dear Simon, We're so glad you enjoy our delightful atmosphere—it’s what makes us unique. The seafood stew is one of our favorites too, and we’re thrilled you love the saffron broth. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delicious meal soon!

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                                                                                              8. Katy

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                20 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                20 reviews

                                                                                                Dined on January 8, 2025

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                I eat at bjork frequently Our server was not your typical bjork server not subtle Food great

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                                                                                              9. Tommy

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined on December 31, 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                We loved it and we will be back. Very nice cru.
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded on January 6, 2025
                                                                                                Thank you Tommy for taking your time to review us and for your kind words. Hope to see you back soon.

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                                                                                              10. Karin

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined on December 23, 2024

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                I love the ambiance there (although I really miss the birch tree that was there before). I think the food is great, even though I am vegetarian, there are still enough choices to make me happy, and the staff REALLY pay attention to what you want!
                                                                                                Björk Cafe & BistroResponded on December 24, 2024
                                                                                                Dear Karin, Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the ambiance and vegetarian options. The birch tree had an amazing 15-year run, inspiring our name, Björk, which means Birch. Unfortunately, it had become too grimy to clean, so we decided it was time to refresh the space for a cleaner, more welcoming environment. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                              Björk Cafe & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 847-9745.

                                                                                              Björk Cafe & Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 300 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                              7:00 p.m.
                                                                                              Booked 6 times today

                                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                              Google Map for Björk Cafe & Bistro

                                                                                              58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016-3007

                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                37th street and 38th street
                                                                                              • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                Murray Hill
                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                Mon, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Tue–Sat 11:00 am–8:00 pm
                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                Scandinavian
                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                None
                                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                                Close to Grand Central
                                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                                Ulrika Bengtsson
                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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