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

Friedman's - 72nd St

4.6
4.6
114 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for brunch
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
  • Website
    https://www.friedmansrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 114 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friedman's on 72nd St boasts "friendly and knowledgeable" staff, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere perfect for families. Guests rave about the "outstanding brick chicken" and gluten-free options, making it a reliable spot for those with dietary needs. Outdoor seating adds to the appeal, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

114 Reviews

  1. Aubrey

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Carole

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Mike

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just stopped by for a quick dinner before heading out to walk New York City. The hamburger was great, and the salmon salad looked quite delicious.

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  4. Eileen

    New York City

    194 reviews

    5.0

    194 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved our pork chops and salmon dinners. We were fortunate to get a booth because my companion uses a walker and we needed some extra room. One of our favorite places to eat!

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  5. Paul

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Salads were just fair, nothing special, especially for the price. Pastrami was just ok with some grizzly parts. I wouldn't return.

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  6. Connie

    VIP

    New York City

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always consistent and good. Very reliable for gluten free dining with a large assortment of choices. Great french fries!!!!

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  7. Beata

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always our dinner was great ! This time we brought our friends and they loved it as well!

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  8. CS

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service by Sammy, delicious food and a festive ambiance made for a perfect Sunday night pre-Beacon Theater-show dinner. We enjoyed tender short ribs, tasty brick chicken and the quinoa bowl with chicken, followed by crème brûlée and chocolate babka for dessert. And we were only a short walk to the Beacon Theater for our show.

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  9. Wendy

    New York City

    28 reviews

    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Did not ask about bringing a salad prior to the main courses, and all came together. My husband asked that they just take away his entree and call it a day. They then offered to bring it after he had finished his salad. We said okay, but both of our meals were pretty just on par. My grilled cheese sandwich was very skimpy on the cheese and his fried chicken was on the burnt to a crisp side.

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  10. Eileen

    New York City

    194 reviews

    4.0

    194 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy Friedman's! We both love their salmon and this time we added one of the specials, mushroom soup. Delicious! And bowl was big enough to share. I just wish they'd bring back their lobster and macaroni and cheese. My favorite!!

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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 114 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 19 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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