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

Friedman's - 72nd St

4.6
4.6
122 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-friendly
  • 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 932-0600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 122 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friedman's - 72nd St. offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with "great service" and a menu that caters well to gluten-free diners. Popular dishes include the salmon, meatloaf, and brick chicken. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff," "delicious food," and the "happy vibe" that makes it a neighborhood favorite.

122 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again we had a delicious meal at Friedman’s. It has become one of our go-to restaurants whenever we visit NYC. Amazing choices for people who must follow a gluten free diet. And multiple locations. Thank you!

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  2. Connie

    VIP

    New York City

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Kyle, was very helpful and sweet! Great gluten free options and staff very knowledgeable.

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  3. Jill

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A neighborhood gem. We dined three different times this week alone and each time the meals were delicious, creative, cooked fresh, served beautifully. The number of gluten free choices is fantastic and I think people who don't even have a gluten allergy will find each dish perfectly delicious. Love, love this place!

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  4. Darren

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friedman's 72 is always a happy vibe. The menu is easy and everyone is always glad we went.

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  5. Edward

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Very welcoming. The food was good and you could modify to meet dietary needs. We didn’t feel rushed and our waiter offered great suggestions

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  6. Carol

    VIP

    New York City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood place. Always get good service

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  7. Connie

    VIP

    New York City

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for gluten free, love the tuna melt, and the meatloaf

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  8. Aubrey

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great! The museum closed earlier than we expected so we went over early and they were able to accommodate us with seating at the bar. We got the specials (patty melt and shawarma salad), both which came out in a timely manner and tasted great. The bartender was attentive, friendly and helpful. We definitely intend to come back!

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  9. Carole

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant charmant , accueil très agréable. Les plats étaient variés et très bons. Je recommande ! Nous avons passé un moment en famille très agréable.

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  10. Lee

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great preferred this location over others

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FAQs

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 4.6 stars by 122 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
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Friedman's - 72nd St

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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