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

Friedman's - 72nd St

4.6
4.6
107 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Child-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
  • Website
    https://www.friedmansrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    50 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023-4199
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper West Side
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 107 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friedman's - 72nd St. offers an "elevated diner vibe" with high-quality food and excellent service. Known for its "delicious" gluten-free options, the restaurant is a favorite neighborhood spot. Guests enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. Highlights include the meatloaf, brick chicken, and salmon dishes. Perfect for a comfortable dining experience.

107 Reviews

  1. CS

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Wendy

    New York City

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Eileen

    New York City

    193 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    193 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 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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  4. Fabio

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good Reuben and beer, good service, overall worth the experience

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  5. Dana

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience no matter which friedmans you visit. Love this place and it’s delicious gluten free food! Thank you!

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  6. Kathleen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great. The staff were attentive and extremely nice. Restaurant was filled with people who had just completed the marathon, and the staff cheered everyone who came in. My one critique is that the lighting is a bit too bright.

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  7. Joseph

    New York City

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu selection. The salmon with mashed potatoes and spinach was perfectly prepared. The chopped Greek salad with salmon was also delicious. And excellent service by Sammy.

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  8. Susan

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent brick chicken with mashed potatoes and my companion enjoyed the meatloaf. Liked the roomy, comfy old fashioned booths. Noise not too bad. Friendly wait staff. Overall, lovely dinner.

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  9. Connie

    New York City

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gluten Free meatloaf and mashed potatoes is amazing!!! Thank you!

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  10. Avery

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kyle was lovely and the food was delicious, I would definitely go back!

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FAQs

Friedman's - 72nd St offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Friedman's - 72nd St also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 932-0600.

Friedman's - 72nd St is rated 4.6 stars by 107 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 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Friedman's - 72nd St

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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