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Friedman's - 72nd St, New York, NY

Friedman's - 72nd St

4.7
4.7
134 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
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  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Gluten-free-friendly
A little about us & the culture that has been created… Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Friedmans was named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase, “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”. This phrase has gone on to be used in science, economics, finance, statistics, technology, sports, & now food. However, to put it simply, “to get one thing we like, we usually have to give up another thing we like.” Our mantra is simple, “Eat good food” and this is what we strive to deliver to our guests. For us, it has two meanings. Firstly, eat food that tastes good. Secondly, be proud of the food you serve. We know where our food comes from. We communicate regularly with our farmers and are proud to serve antibiotic free meats & local vegetables. Our mission is for you to love, respect, & enjoy, not only the food you serve, but also the team you work with.

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What 134 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

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Friedman's - 72nd St. is celebrated for its exceptional gluten-free options, making it a favorite among diners with dietary restrictions. Patrons praise the "friendly staff" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the gluten-free meatloaf and salmon. With a "lovely ambiance" and attentive service, it's a cherished neighborhood gem.
134 Reviews

  1. Connie

    VIP

    New York City

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food, always trust the glutenfree options here. Please ask servers not to bring a straw unless requested.

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  2. Jackie

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went to Friedman’s last night for dinner as this is one of our local spots. When we checked in for our reservation, it was noticeable that there was tensions amongst the staff. We got seated after and placed our order. It took over 1 hour for our one sandwich and one salad to come out. Even after asking multiple times, they kept saying “we are working on finishing it up.” Multiple tables came in after us and were finished eating and paid before we even got our food. The waiter was kind enough to send out a dessert on the house, however, this did not make up for the bad experience.

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  3. Jody

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Friedmans to celebrate a birthday. A couple of us have to be gluten free. Most of the menu can be done. They are very careful and it's clearly marked. The food was very good. Highly recommended.

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  4. Brian

    VIP

    New York City

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Busy on a Friday, GF fried chicken good, but a bit dry. Overall service was ok. Specialty cocktail, not so special.

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  5. Edward

    VIP

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and drinks. Menu with both “healthy” and comfort foods. Pleasant staff. Fairly quiet, no real buzz but good conversation. I’d go back.

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  6. MARTHA

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the calamari special and they were delicious. The spicy aioli had a great kick and the breading was nice and crispy.

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  7. Ardith

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    💯Great chicken soup Branzino special was delicious one of the best I’ve had. OMG the chocolate babka 🥰

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  8. Danny

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing evening out before the movie. Super attentive wait staff and impeccable food.

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  9. Bill

    VIP

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food…great service….crab cakes were the best!

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  10. Connie

    VIP

    New York City

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again another great dinner at Friedmans visiting with family. The gluten free meatloaf is excellent!

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Friedman's - 72nd St offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Friedman's - 72nd St also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 932-0600.

Friedman's - 72nd St is rated 4.7 stars by 134 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Friedman's - 72nd St

50 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023-4199

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (212) 932-0600
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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