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Empire Burger House, New York, NY

Empire Burger House

3.8
3.8
43 Reviews
$30 and under
Burgers

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Empire Burger House was created as a less formal dining version of it's sister restaurant Empire Steak House.
We've been serving the best USDA Prime Dry-Aged Steaks since 2000, let us show you Our Burger Game is Strong Too!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Burgers, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:45 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 753-1144
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    50th between Lexington/3rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

43 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my son & goddaughter and everything was great. The waitress was very friendly and nice. The food was great. Son had the Bleu cheese really good and juicy. We enjoyed the entire time. Definitely recommend

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  2. BeverleyDonna

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were sat at the bar area with no white table cloth. We were not allowed to sit in the main dinning room. Adjacent table was an African American young family. It looked very racially motivated. We were told no table in the dining room but plenty of open reservation on Open Table. Server was very good but restaurant is lacking race consciousness.
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on May 16, 2024
    Dear Beverly! Thank you for sharing your feedback! during lunch hours Empire Burger House served their delicious burgers in the bar area of our sister restaurant Empire Steak House! While the main dining room is reserved for Empire Steak House reservations! And during dinner shift the empire burger house remains open in the second floor 147 e 50th street! with plenty of tables unless booked for private events! We do not racially profile any guest, so please rest assured the reason you were seated at the bar area is because the area is our designated Empire Burger House seating during lunch! we sincerely hope this clear the misunderstanding. and we sincerely hope you visit us again, our team is not only very professional but we all come from different backgrounds/countries!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was horrible. My wife & I ordered Oysters, Wild Spicy and Empire Spicy Chicken burger. Our burgers were very lack luster. Worse than a McDonalds burger. The Truffle Fries had no truffle. The Mac & Cheese taste like $1 box Mac & cheese. The Oysters were delicious. The service was below average. Our server greeted us with “Hi! Can I get you any drinks?” Very very informal. Definitely WOULD NOT recommend!! The drink was great: Order the Empire Martini.
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on March 5, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing this valuable feedback with us, We are glad to hear you enjoyed your empire martini and your oysters! rest assured we will use this feedback to better ourselves for your next visit. As per the quality of the meat we use, our beef patties are made with ground USDA prime beef, which greatly varies with the unknown contents of a mac Donald's food item. We value customer preferences, this is why we are very flexible with additions to burgers like adding more onions, a different type of cheese, or other items! more than this we offer more than 10 different types of burgers/ sandwiches! maybe one is not your favorite, but we are sure other will! we hope to see you soon for a better experience. Kindly, EBH management.

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  4. Samantha

    New York City

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is consistently good; it truly is a neighborhood gem. Allen, our server was exceptional, right there whenever needed or even before~ The food is a real bargain for the quality and price. It should be jumping every lunch/dinner hour!
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on March 5, 2024
    Dear Samantha, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this amazing review! Here at Empire Burger House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guests have a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We appreciate your patronage and kind words. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience. Kindest Regards, Empire Burger House.

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  5. MissJ

    New York City

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for NY Restaurant Week and we weren’t able to get into this actual restaurant. We had to go to the actual steakhouse to get in. While the room is beautiful it’s a little outdated. The burgers was extremely thin. The Caesar salad was very good. The service was good.
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on March 5, 2024
    Dear Miss J, Thanks for the feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our Caesar salad and service during your visit to Empire Burger House for NYC Restaurant Week. We're sorry to hear that our burgers and overall atmosphere didn't meet your expectations. We're always looking to improve, and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Kindly, Empire Burger House Team.

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  6. HoneyB

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Experience was traditional NYC—in a good way. We sat upstairs: atmosphere was quiet; we were one of two customers but business picked up. Burgers are smashed and juicy! One of the best burgers I’ve had in awhile. Sides were also tasty and large enough to share. Server was pleasant and attentive.
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on March 5, 2024
    Dear Honey, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this amazing review! Here at Empire Burger House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guests have a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We appreciate your patronage and kind words. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience. Kindest Regards, Empire Burger House.

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  7. MelissaM

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating, we had a reservation but there was mixed up due to a private party, however the restaurant staff took care of use with no issues of having to wait. The burgers were excellent and the staff were top knotch .
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on March 5, 2024
    Dear Melissa, Thank you for choosing to dine with us, and for taking the time of sharing this amazing review! Here at Empire Burger House, we pay great attention to detail, to ensure all our guests have a wonderful dining experience. We are glad to hear that both our food and hospitality service meet your expectations. We appreciate your patronage and kind words. We hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience. Kindest Regards, Empire Burger House.

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  8. Hobbes636

    Milwaukee

    124 reviews

    1.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible slow service
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on March 5, 2024
    Dear Hobbes, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience through this heartwarming feedback! Here at Empire Burger House, we take great pride in providing excellent service and food. We are sorry that your experience was less than what was expected, please rest assured we will use this feedback in our daily meetings to address this promptly! we hope this doesn't steer you from dining with us again! we would love to have you visiting us again! Kindest Regards, Empire Burger House Management.

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  9. maureen

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & staff were amazing. We both got the burger and it was great classic NY burger for a reasonable price.
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on August 14, 2023
    Dear Maureen, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience through this heartwarming feedback! Here at Empire Burger House, we take great pride in providing excellent service and food. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your dining and service experience and that our food and hospitality met your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Kindest Regards, Empire Burger House Management.

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  10. QuinonesNYCNJ

    New York City

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious burger and great deal during restaurant week.
    Empire Burger HouseResponded on August 14, 2023
    Dear guest, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for dining with us and sharing your experience through this heartwarming feedback! Here at Empire Burger House, we take great pride in providing excellent service and food. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed your dining and service experience and that our food and hospitality met your expectations. We hope to see you soon! Kindest Regards, Empire Burger House Management.

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FAQs

Empire Burger House does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Empire Burger House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 753-1144.

Empire Burger House is rated 3.8 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Empire Burger House

147 E 50th St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    50th between Lexington/3rd
  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:45 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Burgers, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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