Fabulous food and fast friendly service. The salmon pastrami was divine. Good coffee. Loved the diner vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Salmon
Ellen Mahoney
Great food in an atmosphere that’s refined, yet comfortable. Great staff and outstanding food. We are there twice during our NYC visit and were very pleased with everything. My fruit salad on Sunday morning was divine. Love the quiet street scene outside and the pretty children’s park nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Julio Castillo
Empire Diner was a pleasant surprise. Definitely enjoyed my meal and experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Jana
Worth a visit. We had a lovingly prepared pastrami sandwich with fries for a fair $26. The service was attentive and consistently friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naum Alvarez
If you want to experience an trully American Breakfast with delicous meal and great attention, and great enviroment, this the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D B
Great food and service. Very friendly. They take reservations which you might want to consider since they get very busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Bhatty
I was surprised during prime brunch time on Saturday that this place did not have a crazy long wait.I ordered the waffles they were ridiculously fluffy and delicious and had some of my friends scone which was equally delicious. I highly recommend this place. The service is spectacular as is the food.My only wish is that they and all a lot of other brunch places would start serving vegetarian sausage
Food: 5
Service: 5
OSCAR LUNA
Brilliant !! The place is outstanding, the service was very good, the girl who served us was spectacular ???? good food and the feeling of finding yourself in a retro restaurant with a super modern atmosphere. We loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samantha Barbour
Cute spot with good cocktails and ambiance. A fancy diner. The potato roasti with caviar was delicious. The bar seats are super uncomfortable (too small and there is no foot rest)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Stephan Miller
HOT TIP: ask to sit upstairs in the cozy 2nd floor. Genius concept - diner food but make it fancier and more delicious but not a crazy price. Cacio e Pepe eggs were fluffy and cheesy. Soup and sandwich was a tomato soup with grilled cheese deluxe. MUST ORDER the espresso martini. We got the tequila one with hints of cinnamon and it tasted like a cozy winter morning. Honestly I could have given them 4 stars because of the in-over-his-head host who couldn’t handle the wait list while many tables were empty all over. Not clear if it was incompetence or inexperience or overconfidence.Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options
Empire dinner is one of our neighborhood favorites. It is consistent and reliable and you don’t have to worry about long wait times or making reservations weeks out. They have been stepping up their bar and cocktail program recently. Our bartender, Daisy, was everything you want in a great bartender. She is affable, accommodating and makes each guest feel special. We love sitting at the bar so we can chat with her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corinne Brown
Delicious food and excellent service!Vegetarian options: Tomato bisque and grilled cheese sandwich was delicious. Also there were salad and breakfast options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese, Fish & Chips
Christie B.
Wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Excellent food, excellent service, really cool looking restaurant. In our party we had pancakes, chicken sandwich and pastrami sandwiches. All fabulous, wonderful fries!
Alejandro navarro
Good atmosphere and emblematic
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Melissa Hornung
favorite meal in NYC. Such a fun vibe. The kale Caesar salad is to die for and the tuna tartare is BOMB. The host was so kind and friendly and honestly just a great experience overall.
Fabulous food and fast friendly service. The salmon pastrami was divine. Good coffee. Loved the diner vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastrami Salmon
Great food in an atmosphere that’s refined, yet comfortable. Great staff and outstanding food. We are there twice during our NYC visit and were very pleased with everything. My fruit salad on Sunday morning was divine. Love the quiet street scene outside and the pretty children’s park nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hamburger
Empire Diner was a pleasant surprise. Definitely enjoyed my meal and experience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fries
Worth a visit. We had a lovingly prepared pastrami sandwich with fries for a fair $26. The service was attentive and consistently friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want to experience an trully American Breakfast with delicous meal and great attention, and great enviroment, this the place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service. Very friendly. They take reservations which you might want to consider since they get very busy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was surprised during prime brunch time on Saturday that this place did not have a crazy long wait.I ordered the waffles they were ridiculously fluffy and delicious and had some of my friends scone which was equally delicious. I highly recommend this place. The service is spectacular as is the food.My only wish is that they and all a lot of other brunch places would start serving vegetarian sausage
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brilliant !! The place is outstanding, the service was very good, the girl who served us was spectacular ???? good food and the feeling of finding yourself in a retro restaurant with a super modern atmosphere. We loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute spot with good cocktails and ambiance. A fancy diner. The potato roasti with caviar was delicious. The bar seats are super uncomfortable (too small and there is no foot rest)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
HOT TIP: ask to sit upstairs in the cozy 2nd floor. Genius concept - diner food but make it fancier and more delicious but not a crazy price. Cacio e Pepe eggs were fluffy and cheesy. Soup and sandwich was a tomato soup with grilled cheese deluxe. MUST ORDER the espresso martini. We got the tequila one with hints of cinnamon and it tasted like a cozy winter morning. Honestly I could have given them 4 stars because of the in-over-his-head host who couldn’t handle the wait list while many tables were empty all over. Not clear if it was incompetence or inexperience or overconfidence.Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soft Scramble Eggs Cacio E Pepe, Soup & Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
Empire dinner is one of our neighborhood favorites. It is consistent and reliable and you don’t have to worry about long wait times or making reservations weeks out. They have been stepping up their bar and cocktail program recently. Our bartender, Daisy, was everything you want in a great bartender. She is affable, accommodating and makes each guest feel special. We love sitting at the bar so we can chat with her.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and excellent service!Vegetarian options: Tomato bisque and grilled cheese sandwich was delicious. Also there were salad and breakfast options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese, Fish & Chips
Wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Excellent food, excellent service, really cool looking restaurant. In our party we had pancakes, chicken sandwich and pastrami sandwiches. All fabulous, wonderful fries!
Good atmosphere and emblematic
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
favorite meal in NYC. Such a fun vibe. The kale Caesar salad is to die for and the tuna tartare is BOMB. The host was so kind and friendly and honestly just a great experience overall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5