I'm four burgers into my Tour de Manhattan, and I nearly missed an epic side. However, my 10 year old daughter and her penchant for steak frites saved me. The fries that come with the burger are good. But those that come with the steak frites are extraordinary. I wondered they were cooked in tallow (once wonderful, but now forbidden fat), then tossed with the thyme and spices that accompany the steak. Regardless, get the steak frites and be glad you did. read more

Houseman - New American Near Me - New York, New York

So so experience. Had to wait 15 min despite having a reservation. We ordered burgers following an advice on inflatuation. -The burger itself was good (meat + bun). No sauce inside the burger (-1). -The French fries were cold and waaaaaay to salty (see picture). Not very tasty and probably frozen (ie not handmade) (-1) -The sauce for the fries was ketchup...come on, ketchup, really?.(-1) Atmosphere and service were good. The burger seriously lacks creativity. Shake shack type of burger, with bad french fries. read more

Houseman - Salt with french fries - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Tasteful and cozy neighborhood spot with fantastic food and ambiance. The steak was perfectly cooked. Very cute. Enjoyed the nice Laguiole steak knife and all the attention to detail. read more

This is an off the beaten path gem. Walking down the street up to Houseman is quite nondescript but inside is a bright restaurant with cool typography on the menu and a friendly staff eager to serve you. I came on a weekday so the crowd was relatively thin. I can imagine this place is full on the weekends. The vegetarian options aren't the most plentiful in terms of entree sized dishes, but the individual vegetable dishes were quite good if you treat them as tapas instead of individual portions. The best dish was by far the cabbage and hazelnut. This rec came from the waitress who saw my face rile up with disgust when she suggested it as one of the best things on the menu, but damn, this was one of the best preparations of food I don't usually like and changed my perspective on an otherwise unpleasant vegetable. I also had the potatos with goat cheese and the brussel sprouts. They were each unique and didn't really complement each other. I haven't had such a vegetable focused meal since I had a raw tasting menu, but it was a nice change from the usual gluten and starch I eat with my meals. read more

A pleasant restaurant, with a small but nice -if not experimental or radical- menu. Incredibly nice staff. Try the cabbage appetizer and the duck. Truly great. However a bit prized. read more

I have been here many times....my company has an apartment across the street and I come to NYC often for business. Tonight...I called for a carry out meal (as I have done many times)...unfortunately the signature Houseman burger was not cooked as requested so I could not eat...also no extra condiments that I asked for... so for $24...didn't get much for my money tonight. Not sure if the management has changed of what has changed..I didn't recognize many of the staff.... but not the normal service I expect from this restaurant that has been a favorite the last couple of years.... I don't know that I have every left a Yelp review...but pretty turned off by tonight's experience and felt it was needed.... will probably try again as it is so close, so hope they improve to the higher standard that I have experienced in the past. read more

Came here with friends for our monthly burger meet up. The staff was very accommodating since there was 12 of us and we were all ordering the burger. The burger comes as is and the only change you can make is if you don't want cheese. All the burgers come medium rare to medium with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions and mushrooms with fries. The burger was very good and cooked the right way. I would recommend it if you were in the area and in the mood for a burger but not worth traveling out of your way for it. read more

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Where did the eponymous houseman learn to cook? What is, even, a houseman? And why is houseman, whoever he is, not at home, in his namesake house? Is he truly just restaurantman these days? I'll answer these questions and more in a future work. For now, the food: I'm not completely sold on this place, but it wasn't bad. The burger, for which Houseman is known, is very good. It falls into my simple burger typology, a la a JG Melon or Corner Bistro and unlike an Emily or 4 Charles. It tastes like it's straight off my mother's petite charcoal grill and packs as much flavor as it does nostalgia. The rest of the dishes were hit or miss. On the one hand, the well-plated roasted carrots and ricotta was the most flavorless food I've ever tasted in my entire life I thought I was eating air. On the other hand, the peanut tart hit nicely. All in all, I'd return for my burger and aperol spritz, and then I'd leave ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

We had a great experience at brunch for 6, including two children. Really friendly and personable service and no issues with our experience. They were very nice and accommodating with our two kids and had a high chair for our littlest one. Great ambiance as well - even though we dined outside, it was very open and outside just felt like an extension of the restaurant. Thank you! read more

Great service! Outdoor COVID seating is distanced and comfortable. We got the carrots and a special artichoke appetizer - both delicious, and my husband and I both got the burger and loved it. It's not over the top like some burger places are these days. The focus was on the delicious patties. Fries were also crispy and yummy. We got the peanut tart for dessert and while I loved the tart itself I wasn't a huge fan of the sour cream on top and would ask for it plain next time. read more

Houseman - Houseman Burger! Delicious - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Beautiful ambience and very nice service. Olive oil ice cream sundae is fantastic- highly recommend. In razor clam and pork belly appetizer- pork is very crunchy and fatty read more

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Delicious, freshly prepared food in a confortable environment. Great service too! Nothing was reheated or prepped hours in advance! All fresh. Yum! read more

Randomly stopped here for lunch with a 2 other couples and the darl. No idea how the people in my group had come across this place as it is kinda hidden away down at the top of Tribeca. The location is cool, big open windows with a great breeze coming off the hudson. Very pleasant. Was very good and super reasonably priced. I am on a health so no cocktail for me today, but the guys enjoyed theirs so big tick there. My wife and I shared the cheese and salami starter and shared the plate salad with the egg, chicken and avocado extras. That was more than enough for two people, so long as you haven't got off a deserved island recently. We got quite lucky, as they were in their mid shift on a Sunday so it was pretty dead in there - and they do have a special menu for 3-5 as well. 3 people in my group had, what is essentially a steak and potatoes dish. I tried some and it was amazing. Well done, hit the spot of for a chilled lunch on the weekend. Not sure if that was their vibe or not but it is worth doing it for that. Price 4/5 Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 Definitely go back. read more

NY Mag voted BEST steak frites in the city and this joint did not disappoint! The absolute leanest steak and double fried fries at the peak of crispness. Plus, a really cool vide and an inventive menu worth trying new every month. Enjoy!! read more

COVID-19 outdoor dining review: Houseman was the first restaurant I went to when outdoor dining opened this summer, and I had a great experience + finally tried the roasted chicken (I was shocked by how good this was, order with confidence). Recently, I've been craving their steak frites, and ended up dragging a date across Manhattan after drinks so I could eat them last night. They have a good section of a quiet street set up for outdoor dining, with a roof + heaters. More importantly, they have freshly washed fleece blankets for diners!! It was below freezing last night, so truly made a difference. The steak frites were as good as I remembered, and the service here is still lovely. I was curious about their fruitcake (which they also sell in a tin and is available for shipping), and our server very sweetly brought us out a slice (with ice cream!) for me and my skeptical dining companion to try after dinner. I loved it: a moist, spice-forward, dense, fruit-filled wonder. read more

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Disappointing meal at Houseman, particularly the unappetizing $22 burger, which arrived on a cheap-tasting bun with meat that tasted freezer burnt, as did the accompanying fries. Wish I'd gotten something else as my main. I was hungry and didn't finish the burger, which tells you pretty much everything. The space is nice; service is lackluster. Wines by the glass are ridiculously expensive, as others have noted. The pea salad and the beet side were tasty, but not enough to warrant a trip out here when there's a city brimming with delicious food. read more

We had ordered local delivery and didn't have a good experience- despite being in Tribeca it took almost 90 minutes for the food to arrive and while I understand a good steak is often medium rare this was so rare it was basically inedible and the fries were soggy. The roasted chicken also seemed to have raw areas with multiple pink patches and was very bland tasted like someone just cooked it in a pot of water? Definitely wouldn't order from this place again there's better options in the area read more

A great new addition to southern West Village or northern Tribeca (whatever you wanna call it), houseman delivers a simple menu with merely a few choices that are well-executed in a comfortable space, reminiscent of New England. I came in one day and sat at the bar, even though the restaurant was remarkably empty. Maybe it was due to the fact that the place had just opened only three months before. In any case, the menu was a sight to behold: boxes within boxes, with drinks intermixed with entrees on one side, a curious weather report on the top, and wines by the bottle and beers on the reverse. A surprisingly short list of entrees (only three) with a fairly long list of appetizers were all the food they served, and when asked about the specials, the staff member I spoke to simply replied that they didn't have any that day. I ended up deciding on the beef tongue with tomato salad as an appetizer (a perfect late summer starter), and the famous roast chicken with parsley salad as a main. As anyone who's had tongue before, it is either hit or miss, but the gamble proved to be worthwhile as houseman's lengua was deliciously tender, as if the cow had a glib penchant for linguistics. The famous roast chicken was a contradiction -- the crisp skin somehow betraying the succulently moist meat, which was perfectly flavorful, but simple and downright homey in its seasoning. The breast meat could've been a little more moist (perhaps by brining or sous vide), but it was probably the most tender white meat I've ever had at a restaurant. A pickled onion relish and parsley salad rounded out the plate nicely. Desserts are presented via a chalkboard, but I ended up getting an espresso, which was perfectly agreeable. The atmosphere is relaxed, but the owner is the opposite, visibly buzzing around nervously from table to table. Perhaps it's because it's the first few months. Nonetheless, the service is professional, cute, and made me feel right at home. I'm eager to see how their menu changes with the seasons as the restaurant matures into the winter. read more

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This place has potential... but we certainly wouldn't return. Let's start with the 30 minute wait for a table even though we had a reservation. I understand the group in front of us was just taking their sweet time, but at least do something to make us feel better about the wait (maybe a complimentary cocktail or two)... but whatever... Service overall was efficient but not that friendly... the overall ambiance of the restaurant was a turn-off for me. The place is loud, topped off by loud, annoying music of a particular taste (not mine). This could have been easily overcome by the food. But there just too many mistakes. Out of all of our dishes I think the beef sausage was the most successful. Things that fell in the mediocre category: the fried fava beans, the "hummus", and the pork terrine... not sure why they burned the delicious bread they sent out, but this goes to the main issue I have with this place. Just too many mistakes... Okay, so the beef tongue was probably prepared how they wanted it, but it wasn't my friend's cup of tea (too mushy). The roast chicken- perfectly cooked, and the taste was there. Waaay too salty... Speaking of which, my burger was great, but again waaaay too salty. And while we're on this theme, the mushroom dish, waaay, waaay, too salty. What the hell?! Either the chef has a heavy hand with the salt, or someone in the kitchen was just not paying attention. Either way, too many mistakes. None of our party of four would ever come back here... even though the food really does have potential. read more

I came in to this place at 6:00PM today because i work on construction and my shift doesn't start until 6:30PM. I had ordered a Macchiato just to pass the time and I figure this was a nice cozy place. I guess that what I ordered wasn't enough for the bartender as I ordered she gave me this awful look and acted that she did not even want to be bother with my order(which was very rude) and proceeded to be talking to 2 guys that were at the counter. Even do my coffee only costed me $3.00 and I gave her a $5.00 tip. Working people deserve to be cater to as well. Not only people with suits read more

Great burger without a doubt. A bit expensive for what it is, where a burger and fries plus tax and tip comes out to $30 (yikes) but definitely a good one. All of the ingredients on the burger are definitely delish, fries were crisp and fresh. Not sure it breaks a top 10 in New York but it's worth a try if you're in the area. read more

Houseman - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We gave up waiting for a famous overhyped place around the corner and found Houseman--foodie haven, low-key polite service and very honest informed friendly wait staff. It is quiet and elegant in a minimalist mode We ordered a selection of starters, mostly vegetarian, delicious corn, radishes, some shrimp. We got good wine advice. They were sold out of their Sunday night special goat stew but the appetizers we had were delicious. Not cheap but excellent value. read more

I read elsewhere that this place was a quiet gem waiting to be discovered and served the best burger in NYC. Neither of these statements are quite true. It was pretty busy given its out of the way location, I imagine soon it'll be impossible to get in too. The burger was ok, however the other two dishes we ordered were outstanding. There was a peach and prosciutto starter that was full of flavor, inventive and light. The roast chicken dish was probably the best roast chicken I have ever tasted. It was full of flavor and very moist, served with a full on flavored garlic toast. These two dishes totally blew my mind. That along with a cocktail called a bicycle, a perfect meal. Add an incredibly light vibrant venue and great staff and good pricing. Just a great night out. If this is your neighborhood local, well lucky you. If not get here before you can't get in. read more

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Very local for us. Excellent simple menu with healthy options. Nice bar. Great service

The steak was rare but still tough...very hard to chew. It's a cute place but unremarkable and not worth the walk or the money. The brussel sprouts were delicious though. read more

Great food and cozy place for everyone, like a family with a small kid, like a couple of elders and singles. I love the "Butter Chicken" which was with coriander. The person was nice, too. (I was at the bar counter, so my impression was mostly about the person at the bar) I feel comfortable not only because of the foods, drinks and staffs, but also because of the smiles of guests. read more

Houseman - Butter Chicken - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The service was amazing and the food was even better. The glutinous steak and fries is truly a treat.

KenScale: 8.0/10 I visited Houseman last fall and had a lot to like about this unassuming place that serves really solid New American dishes. One of my acquaintances had been eager to check out this place for a while, and I figured a revisit was in order after more than six months since my last visit. The second visit was also quite a delightful affair. The daily changing menu at Houseman doesn't wow you with any fancy ingredients or techniques, but I can tell that the kitchen has put a lot of thoughts to the dishes. It's really hard to find a bad dish at this restaurant. Spicy shrimp with peas, herbs and radishes had the mild spicy flavor that worked quite well with the vegetables around it for a nice appetizer, and the spread of roasted sweet garlic (and some anchovies on top) all over the grilled bread somehow worked better than I had thought the moment I saw the dish. The roasted half chicken, which I had tried on my first visit, was just as good as I had remembered, with moist and juicy meat that worked nicely with dandelion greens and anchovies for a very satisfying meal. The big surprise was the burger. Nowadays, every restaurant in New York City seems to have a burger as a crowd-pleaser, but that doesn't mean the burger is done well even though it's hard to screw up. The one at Houseman had that awesome texture of beef with surprisingly nice balance of flavor without too much seasoning. It is really the seasoning that distinguishes a good burger from a great burger. While I'm not ready to call Houseman's burger the best in the city, it was definitely one of the better ones I've had recently. Among the dessert options, we weren't really sold on any of them on the menu, and decided to go with the off-menu dish of sour cream ice cream with candied almonds and strawberry. Turned out to be a great call as we thoroughly enjoyed the delightfully sweet dish. As I noted in my previous review, Houseman really epitomizes the type of neighborhood restaurant that I want to see more of, with minimalistic décor and warm and welcoming vibe that, combined with well-executed food from the kitchen, would make for a pleasant dining experience at any given night. read more

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This is my second time here and both were for lunch. I still need to come back to try this chicken dish that everyone raves about. One thing that stands out is their fries - an absolute must. Has to be top 2 in the city! Today I had their crispy pollack sandwich and it was DEVINE! The fish was cooked to perfection! read more

Houseman - Crispy fish sandwich - New American Near Me - New York, New York

This is my first time at Houseman . The food is out of this world. Tonight we tried Cured Arctic char excellent Grilled beef tongue amazing Cherchi beans with anchovies out of this world Sword fish with marinated eggplants ridiculously good Roasted squash and toasted almonds heavenly Lamb sausage with broccoli rabe omg Leg of turkey with roasted roots roots very good Can't be more pleased, it is a great experience. read more

Houseman - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Houseman is certainly quite wonderful. Clean and cute mood. Houseman has an incredible Roast Chicken Balti, give it a try I think you would love it, I certainly love it. Workers are extremely courteous. They're accommodating, well-mannered and always on their game. Glad to see a place like that in this area. read more

Friday Night party of six and were treated like Kings. Everything that came to the table was delicious. Mussels, salami and cheese, hummus, ham and blue cheese, brussel sprouts, steak, chicken, striped bass was well presented and plentiful. Something for everyone. Order the menu items or daily specials. You will not be disappointed. The service was impeccable. Reservations are recommended. We will be back. Enjoy read more

Excellent, kind service. Everyone helped us out with our party of 5. Burger perfect as always. Fries perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Had steak, chicken and skate wing. 5th time here, will be back soon. read more

Disappointing is about the best thing I can say about this restaurant. Everything was overpriced, it was way too hot, and it just didn't live up to the hype. I'd give our server 4.5 stars but the food was not memorable at all. read more

What a delightful dining experience! So rare to find a restaurant in NYC where you can hear yourself think. Was nice and quiet and calm, the atmosphere was very inviting and made me want to stay all night. The food was to die for. Seasonal, fresh, flavorful and delicious. I had the burger which was great, and I couldn't stop picking at the plates of my dining colleagues who got the steak frites and chicken. I can't wait to go back and will recommend this to all of my friends! read more

Great food, service, and ambiance! Came last week with a group - we shared a bunch of different items to start and everyone got their own entree. Zero complaints from anyone, which is so rare. Everyone raved about the food (even the next day!). Also, the staff treated my gluten allergy with great care and had lots of options available. read more

Strolling in at 6pm on the coldest night in a long while, my compatriot and I were met by the staff and not another soul. Granted a cold, cold Monday. And 6 pm. But worry not. By the time we left, the place was hopping (for a Monday in January). For my money, I'd happily go back. Dressed Egg - Want more. Burger - I'm a burger snob. This one made me happy. Great Burger: bun ratio. Not over the top can't pick it up, but you can still eat it with a fork. Not overly dressed with fruits and veg and what not. A solid, tasty, much needed burger. Fries - Hit the spot. Clearly double fried as they should be, they begged for mayo. Also, the table are made from old bowling alley lanes. Phenomenal. Stopped our conversation to comment on them. Kitschy named drinks are top notch, small but perfectly crafted. Perfectly crafted. On a cold Monday night. When many restaurants look the other way. And get through the evening. Everything was made as if I really mattered to them. Oh and the chocolate sundae with caramel corn was a lovely way to end the meal. I'm headed back, if only for the fried uglies...and the drinks...and the egg..and.. read more

The vibe of this place and location is not bad. However, the food, didn't resonate with me. IMO, It's slightly overpriced for the portions. I have nothing more to add. Cheers. read more

A tasty, cozy spot in the far west side downtown. we had a reservation at 7:30 on a saturday night, and I was surprised at how empty it was when we talked in. but by 8:30 it was completely full. I enjoyed most of our food here very much, but I will say that bill adds up quickly with apps and entrees. the apps are very small and since we were sharing amongst 5 we each basically got a bite of each (though we ordered 4 plus a burger to split). then most of us got their rotisserie chicken which most recently was done in an indian style with the sauce reminiscent of butter chicken. it was really tasty though mine was only lukewarm when I received it. we each had a cocktail to start then split wine for the rest of the meal. nothing really jumped out at me here. overall it was a lovely dinner and a nice place to catch up with friends. just be ready to pay up at the end! read more

Yeah, no. Supposedly one of the best burgers in town. Supposedly super innovative and delicious menus. Nothing was bad but nothing was inspired either. The burger patty itself was very tasty and umami-filled but the overall concept was lackluster (just caramelized onions and cheese) and I really don't like smushy potato buns which just sop up juices and turn into a soggy mess in your hands. I also much prefer raw onion to caramelized onions on burgers. The fried fava bean snack was literally just a handful of fried fava beans (and tastes the same as the kind you can buy in a jar at an Asian/Burmese market) and the sort-of-deconstructed deviled eggs were not even close to a substitute for actually-deviled eggs. Little gem lettuces salad wasn't bad but really... it's just some leaves and dressing smeared on the plate. And then there was the dessert menu. Laughable was the first word that came to mind. Did your pastry chef go on vacation and the best you could come up with was a scoop of vanilla ice cream with sliced cantaloupe? The vanilla ice cream was actually really nice but I have no idea if this was brought in or actually made in-house. It's a cool space but this is definitely in the category of places to be seen and be trendy, and not places to be wowed and satisfied by the food. read more