Knicks NBA Finals: Kosher Restaurant Watch Party Guide 2026

The majority of kosher observant Jews in the United States either live or are from the New York metro area, and the overwhelming vast majority of those who care about basketball root for The New York Knicks.

We’re in an NBA Finals rematch from 1999 Knicks vs. the San Antonio Spurs… and the kosher restaurant world is ready to watch together.

Whether you’re in Brooklyn, the Five Towns, Westchester, or across the Hudson in New Jersey, there are options to catch every game night with your community. Here’s the full rundown of kosher restaurants hosting watch parties or keeping the games on throughout the series.

A quick note on the schedule: Games 2 (Friday, June 5) and 7 (Friday, June 19) fall on Shabbat and are off the table. Game 5 (Saturday, June 13) tips off at 8:30 PM, which puts it right at or just after Shabbat ends in the New York area. Some venues may open for that one, some may not. Check with each restaurant directly for their Game 5 plans.

For all other game nights, reach out to each venue to confirm hours, reservations, and any watch party specials. Most of these spots plan to keep the games on every eligible game night.

Brooklyn

BHI Thursdays

If you’ve been to BHI on a Thursday night, you already know this place was built for exactly this moment. Big screens, a full bar, DJ energy, and a crowd that shows up to have a good time. Game nights here feel like events. For a Thursday game during the Finals, this is the move in Brooklyn.

722 Kings Highway, Brooklyn

Castell’s

Castell’s on Avenue U is Gravesend’s upscale Italian dairy spot, and they’re getting in on the Finals action. It’s a different vibe from your typical sports bar, but if you want to watch the game over excellent pasta and a good glass of wine, this delivers. Contact them for watch party details and reservations.

222 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Upper West Side, Manhattan

Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar

Talia’s has been the Upper West Side’s go-to for late-night kosher dining for over two decades, and their Saturday night hours make them a natural fit for Game 5 Motzei Shabbat. They open about an hour after Shabbat ends and stay open until the early morning hours. If Game 5 on June 13 gets you out late, Talia’s will be there for the second half and beyond. Full bar, big atmosphere, and a menu that can handle a crowd.

668 Amsterdam Avenue (between 92nd and 93rd Streets), Upper West Side, NYC

Five Towns, Long Island

Wicked Wiches

Wicked Wiches opened earlier this year right near the Hewlett LIRR station and has quickly become a Five Towns go-to for build-your-own sandwiches and bowls. Fast, solid, and convenient for the commuter crowd. Contact them for watch party details on game nights.

10 Franklin Avenue, Hewlett, NY

Munchy’s Grill

Munchy’s is a Five Towns institution at this point. Shawarma, burgers, and a menu that holds up late into the night. Their hours run well past midnight on weeknights and into the early morning on Saturdays, so no matter when the final buzzer sounds, Munchy’s will be open. A great casual option for the Woodmere crowd during the series.

12 Irving Place, Woodmere, NY

Westchester

The North End Grill

New Rochelle’s kosher sports bar is exactly where you want to be for the Finals if you’re in Westchester. The North End Grill has a dozen televisions, a full bar, and a menu built for this kind of night: wings, burgers, ribeye, tacos, and over 20 sauces. The space has real sports bar bones from its previous life and the full OU-certified kosher kitchen to match. This is the Westchester watch party destination for the series.

1301 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY (Quaker Ridge Shopping Center)

New Jersey

Stingers at 656 Ocean

Long Branch’s Stingers is the only kosher sports bar on the Jersey Shore, and the NBA Finals is their moment to shine. Located at the 656 Ocean complex on the Jersey Shore, Stingers has the full setup: multiple screens, a bar, and a menu centered on a serious burger bar alongside the upscale 656 Ocean steakhouse. For the Monmouth County and Deal community, there’s no better place to watch the Knicks go for a championship.