Had an amazing lunch at their new venue 33rd street the Jumbo Shrimp cocktail is exactly that wow they were indeed Jumbo sized and excellent the burger was cooked to perfection can't ask for anything more than this vmany thanks to Mel and all the staff for looking after me I hope to be back next year until then have a fantastic Christmas and a well deserved New Year To you all Helen
Dennis Meier
Fantastic old style bar (have I already written this review, I had a cold and forgot): great cocktails, great burgers, and a men's room that feels like you are still standing at the bar. Gotta love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Bennett
What an institution in NYC. So glad I found this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Cadillac Breakfast Burger
JL922
This is what it is like when the restaurant gives up. Worst meal I have had this year - mostly because of the staff. 1. No lighting near our table, and had to ask three times, including the visibly checked-out manager who gave us candles. 2. One mixed drink had to be sent back 3 times and then cancelled. This led to a conference by the bar tenders, waitstaff, and manager, all 10 feet away from our table. 3. Our server was clueless about menu, and any question resulted in waiting while he made a trip to the kitchen 4. They were out of Bud Light, but the waiter said they had many other light beers, thinking that lagers and wheat beers were the same. Good grief. Normally I would toss a joke or two into the review, but this is more like a eulogy. An unfortunate dinner at a tavern that has lost its way.
AntonioFundaro
P.J. Clarke’s isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a piece of New York that has endured since 1884, at the corner of Third Avenue and 55th. Wood, history, soft lighting: the atmosphere is that of American taverns that do not need to explain. The evening had some imperfections in the service, with longer waits than expected despite the room not being full, but then the meat arrived. Extraordinary: if juicy, tasty, cooked to perfection. Frites, golden and crisp, completed a dish that alone is worth the visit. Rich menu, identity, without forcing fashion. A place to return to, because it still tells an authentic New York.
Mart Brown
Went in to see Jerry and stayed way too long. Got trashed and then realised we were a 50 min stagger from the hotel! Great fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Alija
A real gem, friendly staff, great vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jesus Paredes
Great food!
suzanne hartig
Stood at the host desk for 15 min being ignored. Don’t bother w this location.
Food was decent. But $70 for fish and chips and a burger was not worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Dan McCarty
I went for a quick bite to eat during work with co-workers (12 of us) in the late evening. We called ahead and were told that there was room upstairs. We were very surprised at the very warm and friendly atmosphere of their upstairs space. It was definitely more upscale than downstairs but they accommodated us with their pub menu from downstairs. The food was excellent and the service was even better. I will definitely be back to try their full menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marie K
140 years of history, feels very New York, great local clientele. The 1884 Cheeseburger is gorgeous tasty simplicity on a plate, and the tall New York Cheesecake doesn’t disappoint. I will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ralphkQ5189YR
P.J. Clarke's in Lincoln Center should take a lesson from near-by Broadway. On Broadway, when a show has been running for some time, directors often work on the show with the cast to freshen it up and breathe new life into it. P.J. Clarke's should do the same. Our party of four had a 10 pm reservation to cap off a night at the opera with a drink, some appetizers and dessert. That optimistic plan was derailed by a combination of poor service, delayed order and poorly prepared food. We started out OK with the alcoholic drinks, but when I asked for coffee as my drink, I was told they didn't have any! What? No coffee at P.J Clarke's? The one choice was a decaf cappuccino. Not what I was hoping for. The rest of the order took 45 minutes to arrive with one mid-wait apology from our waitress. When our fried vegetable chips finally arrived they were oily and soggy. The french fries were only slightly better. The ice cream and cake were OK. To make up for the delay we were given extra ice cream but since we announced when seated that two of us were Lactose intolerant, extra ice cream was appreciated but not able to be consumed. This was a disappointing and unwelcome ending to a great evening. The P.J. Clarke's name has fun and elegance tied to it but those elements were missing. The setting is still great but the service and the food preparation/presentation need that Broadway refresh!
Had an amazing lunch at their new venue 33rd street the Jumbo Shrimp cocktail is exactly that wow they were indeed Jumbo sized and excellent the burger was cooked to perfection can't ask for anything more than this vmany thanks to Mel and all the staff for looking after me I hope to be back next year until then have a fantastic Christmas and a well deserved New Year To you all Helen
Fantastic old style bar (have I already written this review, I had a cold and forgot): great cocktails, great burgers, and a men's room that feels like you are still standing at the bar. Gotta love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an institution in NYC. So glad I found this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Cadillac Breakfast Burger
This is what it is like when the restaurant gives up. Worst meal I have had this year - mostly because of the staff. 1. No lighting near our table, and had to ask three times, including the visibly checked-out manager who gave us candles. 2. One mixed drink had to be sent back 3 times and then cancelled. This led to a conference by the bar tenders, waitstaff, and manager, all 10 feet away from our table. 3. Our server was clueless about menu, and any question resulted in waiting while he made a trip to the kitchen 4. They were out of Bud Light, but the waiter said they had many other light beers, thinking that lagers and wheat beers were the same. Good grief. Normally I would toss a joke or two into the review, but this is more like a eulogy. An unfortunate dinner at a tavern that has lost its way.
P.J. Clarke’s isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a piece of New York that has endured since 1884, at the corner of Third Avenue and 55th. Wood, history, soft lighting: the atmosphere is that of American taverns that do not need to explain. The evening had some imperfections in the service, with longer waits than expected despite the room not being full, but then the meat arrived. Extraordinary: if juicy, tasty, cooked to perfection. Frites, golden and crisp, completed a dish that alone is worth the visit. Rich menu, identity, without forcing fashion. A place to return to, because it still tells an authentic New York.
Went in to see Jerry and stayed way too long. Got trashed and then realised we were a 50 min stagger from the hotel! Great fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A real gem, friendly staff, great vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food!
Stood at the host desk for 15 min being ignored. Don’t bother w this location.
Best bartender in city. Love it there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
great lunch ... great vibes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was decent. But $70 for fish and chips and a burger was not worth it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
I went for a quick bite to eat during work with co-workers (12 of us) in the late evening. We called ahead and were told that there was room upstairs. We were very surprised at the very warm and friendly atmosphere of their upstairs space. It was definitely more upscale than downstairs but they accommodated us with their pub menu from downstairs. The food was excellent and the service was even better. I will definitely be back to try their full menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
140 years of history, feels very New York, great local clientele. The 1884 Cheeseburger is gorgeous tasty simplicity on a plate, and the tall New York Cheesecake doesn’t disappoint. I will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
P.J. Clarke's in Lincoln Center should take a lesson from near-by Broadway. On Broadway, when a show has been running for some time, directors often work on the show with the cast to freshen it up and breathe new life into it. P.J. Clarke's should do the same. Our party of four had a 10 pm reservation to cap off a night at the opera with a drink, some appetizers and dessert. That optimistic plan was derailed by a combination of poor service, delayed order and poorly prepared food. We started out OK with the alcoholic drinks, but when I asked for coffee as my drink, I was told they didn't have any! What? No coffee at P.J Clarke's? The one choice was a decaf cappuccino. Not what I was hoping for. The rest of the order took 45 minutes to arrive with one mid-wait apology from our waitress. When our fried vegetable chips finally arrived they were oily and soggy. The french fries were only slightly better. The ice cream and cake were OK. To make up for the delay we were given extra ice cream but since we announced when seated that two of us were Lactose intolerant, extra ice cream was appreciated but not able to be consumed. This was a disappointing and unwelcome ending to a great evening. The P.J. Clarke's name has fun and elegance tied to it but those elements were missing. The setting is still great but the service and the food preparation/presentation need that Broadway refresh!
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