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    Max Brenner New York

    3.7 (5.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Brenner Burger
    Alejandra I.

    Worth the hype! The food is sooo rich and every bite tastes better and better. The food is very buttery but it makes it taste great! The dessert was on a next level though. The chocolate from the churros was so creamy and yummy. The place was not too full and not extremely noisy either. The waiter was definitely attentive and very sweet. Definitely want to return next time I'm in NYC

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    Stephanie G.

    Great dessert spot, and it does get crowded. Luckily, they take reservations which is a good idea to get. Also, it's a pretty extensive menu from regular entrees to an array of desserts. After we had a big meal, we opted to just try a couple of the drinks instead of a full dessert and went hot and cold. The peanut butter hot chocolate was rich and creamy and came in a "hug mug" cup which was handleless but still held a lot of drink in it. We also go the chocolate hazelnut hot chocolate which was really a knockout. It was tall and sweet with a very strong hazelnut flavor with the shavings on top. There are a lot of options so everyone can get what they want. Even though it was crowded, the service was responsive. There is a small gift shop in front, and we wanted to get a gift box, and the associate there was very helpful even though she was multitasking as hostess. The items are a little expensive, but they are high quality, and both the drinks we had were worth it to indulge in a sweet treat.

    Drinks
    Virginia P.

    Ambiance at Max Brenner Restaurant was ranch style rustic and ruff with wood beams on the ceiling, wood tables and chairs. It reminds me of camp. The classic cheese burger & the waffle fries were good & basic (stingy on fries - more fries please) The 3 Shrimp tacos were good (was more like an appetizer than a entree) , the Southwestern Cesar salad with chicken was fulfilling & the Lemon herb chicken with mashed potatoes was a nice entree. The Dessert was a chocolate crepe it okay nothing to brag about & The "Homemade churros" was hard, not chewy or soft, it came with chocolate, caramel & strawberry sauce, I wasn't impressed. The place is huge on the inside & seems to be a popular place based on the crowd when I was there, went after our play at Daryl Theater. Our server was perfect. I'd recommend this place if you're not looking for elegant dining.

    Grace A.

    Truthfully, the first time I walked into Max Brenner, I was confused and couldn't process what kind of establishment it was because of how huge and multifaceted the restaurant looks. I was in NY for one of the first times in my adult life and I think I literally walked in and asked the hostess what the place was. She was really nice about telling me it is a restaurant and didn't make my confused New Jerseyan self feel bad. For context, I believe there is a bar area, a dining room, however the decor was beautiful and caught me off guard. I had a solo dinner here on a day that I was exhausted from work and wanted a pick me up dinner. My server, Ian, was very patient with my menu indecisiveness and how long it took me to order, which I very much appreciated, and his suggestions were on point. I feasted with my eyes first, then my phone camera, then I devoured the waffles. I'd been craving brunch and brunch for dinner helped my sour day turn sweet. When I was a kid, my cousin who lives abroad visited for a business trip and had large plastic syringe shaped chocolates. Super cool, and ever since then I told myself, "When I grow up I want to go here!" and that I finally did, and it definitely lived up to my expectations. I have a family history of diabetes and I am a competitive weight lifter, so I don't indulge in sweets often, but every time I have a hard day in the office I think about coming here. I will be back soon, and please give Ian a raise and bonus!

    Menu
    Cat C.

    After spending the day in the city, we were decided to head here for dinner and dessert. It's been a while since we were last here. Retail store in the front. They have updated and expanded their menu since we were last there. Street parking only. We started off with a chocolate shake and then shared a pizza and panini. Better than I expected. We ended the evening sharing Max Famous Chocolate Mess Party which was decadent! If you are chocolate fiends like our family, you can't go wrong coming here at least for dessert. Service was friendly and attentive.

    Baked Cookie Dream
    Tasnim C.

    Went to Max Brenner for dessert but was amazed by their dinner instead. My cousins and I all got an assortment of items for dinner and dessert, but everyone agreed that the spicy vodka pasta was the star of the show. It was so flavorful and a really big portion! Two of us were able to share it. I got the baked cookie dream for dessert to share, which was a little disappointing. But honestly, that pasta made up for everything.

    $230 for party of 5 adults eating dessert
    Liu H.

    As a kid, I loved coming to Max Brenner for birthday and graduation celebrations. It was a family occasions near Union Square. I think my 15th birthday was spent here. Over the last couple of years, it feels like it's just been going downwards. Prices have gone up, staff cut, menu's stagnant, business suffered. When we arrived at 6pm on Friday- it was crickets. The restaurant we once known is no longer there. Only one customer was sitting at the bar the entire time we dined. No bartenders were in sight and the gift section was closed. I remember saying to the waitress how quiet it was for a Friday night. She then whispered back, "Shhhh....Don't jinx it!". Indeed, maybe I've jixed it. The whole evening we were there, the business was bad. This led me to want to point out a couple of things (these are the things I have noticed as a long time New Yorker who has been to Max Brenner numerous time). Number 1. Every one is upset and not happy about high inflations. But for Max Brenner, you don't have to increase your prices to adopt to the current "economy". If you want to have regular customers, adopt and make it comfortable for your customers. Make your menu a little more affordable. I remember a waffle with topping used to cost $12-$14. Today it is double that, and we are talking about waffles with some toppings. If you go a little deeper in your food analysis, the cost of your ingredients aren't expensive. It's 90% flour, sugar, chocolate and some fruits (with the exception of eggs that have went up in price). Your basis operations ingredients are cheap. These is no reason to increase your signature dishes as if people are doing fine dining at your restaurant. Decrease your food price, increase in quantity. Number 2. People are no longer drinking like how they used to. For a cup of a specialty alcoholic drink we order, it was $17. $17 for an alcoholic drink that wasn't serve in a nice glass. It was disappointing. Max Brenner - your specialty is not in alcoholic drinks, either you limit or update your alcoholic options. Otherwise, it would be a waste of your alcoholic license. I also suggest that you price your milkshakes at around $6-$8. Classic fondue $25 max. Sides like addition banana max $2, not $3.5 for a half of a banana - to me that's ridiculous. Number 3. Expand your breakfast menu beyond 4pm. Your current menu has a few savory items for lunch and dinner. It is not diversified enough for the afternoon and evening crews. I understand that dessert is Max Brenner's specialty, but with the way the restaurant industry is going, you'll have to adjust to accommodate. Number 4. Use your space wisely. This location is big, expand to use the bar section as an in house kitchen. Come up with creative combo breakfast deals. Make it dinning friendly. Put more of your gift sets out. Number 5. Clean your space!! Not sure what the hygiene is like in the back end at the kitchen but the bathroom and the space seem dirtier than usual. If the restaurant is already feeling dirty when it's quiet, imagine when it gets crowded? I know the rent at this location must but high but without adjusting your pricing and increase the quantity of your customer basis, I just feel that it would be hard for me to return as a regular customer.

    Chocolate Martini and Espresso Martini.
    Tami K.

    We went for drinks and will definitely come again when we visit New York. The chocolate martini is so good. We also has the espresso martini. I wished the one in Las Vegas was still there so I could try the food.

    Belgian Waffle Dubai Toppings
    Jolie S.

    Max Brenner is one of those places that I always wanted to try just for the novelty of it, but never got around to it. That is, until February of this year! We visited for a family member's birthday, and I have to say, considering the size of our group (8,) our server was attentive, and super calm and helpful. I chose the single Belgian Waffle Dubai option, and it was crisp, yet soft in the middle, which I love! I'm so glad I got the toppings on the side, so I could control some of the sweetness level of my dish (the toppings were SUPER sweet.) My husband ordered a Spicy Rigatoni Vodka dish, and it really was better than I expected considering they specialize in chocolate. and not Italian food. I actually finished his dish- it was that good! My Chocolate Old- Fashioned was also delicious. No regrets on finally making the visit to Max Brenner's:)

    Waffles
    ThuyVy N.

    Tried this spot and even got a reservation but we ended up getting there a half an hour earlier and they were able to seat us. It didn't seem very busy and maybe that's because there was construction happening outside which made it harder to find. Overall the food is good just really sweet, so if you have a major sweet tooth you should def come. If I was like 8 here I would've gone crazy, nowadays a little too sweet for me. Nice service and great experience though. The espresso shake was really really good.

    Abram R.

    February 19, 2026, decided to go to restaurant after attending and covering the Winter Film Festival with some of my colleagues. The food and service were excellent. The manager came over a number of times to make sure all was going well. I have known the evening manager for many years, his professionalism and kindness as well as his staff is why I always come back when in the area. Thank you all! We had a number of dishes too and all taste delicious. The business continues to be remodeled.

    Hot Milk Chocolate (2 stars)
    Phi N.

    Come for the waffles, not the drinks Came in to try some hot chocolate after the Christmas market, but couldn't help ourselves to ordering the Max French toast waffle. The waffle was the highlight-- it was scrumptious and amazing. For drinks we tried the frozen hot chocolate and pistachio milkshake. The hot chocolate was super rich; too much chocolate for me. As for the pistachio milkshake, I couldn't taste the pistachio at all

    Plain waffle, chocolate on the side
    Christopher B.

    This place feels a little outdated, like it was probably a big hit 10+ years ago. But, they do have a rather large menu, to my surprise anyway, that features a lot more than chocolate. Someone nearby ordered a burger and it was the biggest most perfect looking burger I've ever seen. But my fam popped in for chocolate -- hot chocolate in a hug mug, crepes covered in chocolate and strawberries, and a brownie dessert. They liked it so much we returned later during our stay for breakfast. Our servers were nice and helpful on both occasions. I enjoyed their Mexican coffee with a little alcohol in it, and then their black coffee for breakfast. Both went well with kids leftovers!!

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    Do you guys sing happy birthday or have any birthday specials?

    Yes, all the waitresses that are not busy will sing happy birthday. And they will bring you a cute little pastry. I can't remember what it's called but it's the same pastry for everyone who's celebrating their birthday there and it also comes with… Read more

    Hi , do you have to be vaccinated to eat indoors?

    The vaccine and mask mandate for indoor activities has been lifted in NYC, therefore no vaccine is needed.

    Are there outside seating?

    Do you guys plan on being open after sept 30th?

    We are working on our reopening plan. Hope to have a set date for reopening soon

    Are you open for takeout?

    Thank you for your interest. We are still closed due to covid restrictions. We hope to reopen soon

    Is it still closed?

    Yes we are still closed.

    Is Max Brenner currently open during Covid?

    We are currently closed until indoor dining is available. Hopefully soon!

    Is max brenner open now with the pandemic for pick up?

    Sorry. We are completely closed until further notice. We hope to see you when we reopen

    Is there gluten free options?

    Yes

    Is it open during thanksgiving? My birthday is the day before thanksgiving and I want to celebrate it on Thursday or Friday.

    Yepper. They close early on Thanksgiving, though!

    How does the chocolate pizza work, can you add toppings?

    Why don't you simply pick up your phone and call them directly and get the most correct and updated answer directly from them? Its phone number is clearly listed in their yelp page.

    How much money is usually spent there, that way I know how much to bring?

    It really depends on what you order and how many people your paying for. Meals can run from $11 and up.… Read more

    I'm thinking about having my birthday dinner here. Is it a good place for a group?

    Yes. If you call or reserve ahead of time it will not be an issue. I have had events like this there and enjoyed it throughly. I have had parties with 8-10 people and even went on class trips with 25-30 students and never have been disappointed

    Trying to have a birthday dinner for my wife on friday, do I need to make a reservation?

    Hi Isailah, Yes, we recommend making a reservation. You can do it over the phone 646 467 8803 or… Read more

    Restaurant Week 2017?

    Yes, July 24th - August 18th

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Get bar staff, very attentive. Good happy hour @ 4:30pm to 7pm. Good happy hour cocktails. Not too…read moreloud during happy hour.

    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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    Friedman's

    Friedman's

    4.0
    (3.4k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Had reservations for 2 on a Saturday afternoon and the place was packed. We got there about three…read moreminutes late, but they seated us within 5 minutes in a booth. It was our first time eating at a Friedman's location. It had a nice diner feel to it, with a mix of booths and tables. The brunch menu has a variety of breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and burgers, starters, and entrees (fish tacos, grain bowl, fried chicken). I like that several of the items are naturally gluten free, and some can be made gluten free by request. We decided to go with three breakfast items from the brunch menu: I got the shakshuka, my sister got the Nova Benny, and we got the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. All 3 dishes were great. The shashuka came with grilled ciabatta, perfect for dipping into the sunny side eggs and tomato sauce. My sister loved that the poached eggs and smoked salmon of the Nova Benny came on top of a crispy potato latke. The pancakes were fluffy and the lemon ricotta and lemon zest elevated their flavor. Our server was friendly and attentive, and he asked us if we had any allergies when he took our order. He came by several times to check on us and refill water. I would return to Friedman's when I'm in the Herald Square area, or check out one of their other locations in the city.

    Love the look of Friedman's. Nice dining room that they pack in comfortably. Came for an early…read morebreakfast and the dining room filled so fast that I was happy we got there early before the rush. I got myself delicious sunny side up eggs with the pastrami hash. I was impressed by the chunks of pastrami throughout. Very hearty and very delicious! My husband indulged in the Nova Benedict. They packed on the lox. He didn't even finish but found it amazingly delicious. Service was okay. Nothing too spectacular. I almost felt an inconvenience to the server but we didn't have a fussy order nor was it busy (we ordered before the rush). Maybe she was preparing for the rush. Lol either way, it wouldn't stop me from returning.

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    Zou Zou’s

    Zou Zou’s

    4.2
    (582 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$
    Full bar
    Gluten-free friendly

    Went to Zou Zou's for a little bday celebration with gfs and had a great time. Not to mention,…read morethere was such a sweet little bday care when we got to the table. So thoughtful, and such a great touch to start the evening for us. We decided to order the family style menu and we enjoyed the whole dinner. All of the dishes on the menu were really good and great price for $74pp. I wish we had a 4th in our party so we couldve had the duck, but we'll definitely be returning to do so. The dips were so good and so fresh! I think all of the dishes were perfectly seasoned. I get sad when dishes are overly seasoned or overly salty. Oh, and im not much of a sweet tooth, but their dessert was marvelous and the sweetness was balanced so nicely.

    Mixed feelings towards Zou Zou's. Having dined at most of Quality Group's restaurants, we had high…read morehopes for Zou Zou's and booked a table for dinner on Easter. Walking in, it's a stunning restaurant and on this night, not too crowded which made us wonder why they would seat us next to the servers station away from dozens of much nicer tables. Note that I booked through Open Table where I have Gold status which I thought meant you get a better table. Next fail, we wanted to start with a Mediterranean dip, but they only offer that if you go with a $39 tray with multiple dips. Not something a party of two would be able to east, so we skipped apps altogether. Sucks too, because several tables had it and it liked amazing, just too much for two. For dinner I had the Yemeni Au Police Kebab, Filet Mignon which was absolutely delicious. The peppercorn Hawaii really sweetened the meat's flavor. So high marks for the steak. My wife had two small dishes which she wasn't as thrilled with, Grilled Artichokes which were too dry for her liking and Manti, which she liked. Main takeaways. Very pricey, beautiful atmosphere (if you get a nice table) and maybe a place that's better for a group than a couple.

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    Miss Nellie's

    Miss Nellie's

    4.5
    (203 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Love Miss Nellie's!!! A great place for amazing drinks and the decor and ambiance is just…read morestunninggg. Service is always a 10/10. Love the Photo Booth as well. I go here every time in in nyc. During my last visit the food was a 7/10 unfortunately - the chicken bites tasted like they were reheated a few times and were so hard to chew on which was upsetting but other than that their actual entrees are always amazing.

    What a great place! The decor was wonderful! Service was great! (Even when I complained the lights…read morewere too low, they brought out a table lamp for me). We just finished seeing a 2:00 matinee on Broadway and were met with the dilemma of where to have dinner at 4:00 PM on a Sunday. Thankfully I did some Yelp research and found Miss Nellie's. Forever my go to Broadway theater restaurant. I have lived in NY my entire life and just assumed to go to the local pre or post theater places. Do yourself a favor and walk a couple of blocks and go here. Atmosphere: Just look at the photos from the other Yelp reviewers... Food: My wife and daughter had the Coconut Crusted Halibut, which they both loved. My daughters boyfriend, who is a vegetarian gave a two thumbs up to the massive portion of Eggplant Chips with Hot Honey. Me? I opted for the Lemon Ricotta Tortellini and our server (who's name I am at loss at) was incredibly attentive, asked, which I didn't think of if I wanted any protein? Note slap to the forehead. I went for the grilled chicken. Everything was incredible! Seeing a Broadway show? Skip the tourist fiasco and go here.

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    Lillie's Victorian Establishment

    Lillie's Victorian Establishment

    3.9
    (2.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    Located near Theater District NYC. The perfect pre-broadway show dinner and drinks or if you're in…read moreTimes Square. Defiantly make a reservation for this one but you might get lucky to just walk in. Super stunning atmosphere and took amazing photos inside. Drinks where fabulous and a great wine selection. I would recommend their lobster ravioli and we shared their tuna tartar. Good idea to get to this place early as service was a bit slower. We waited 25 minuets for our second round of drinks and ultimately had to cancel them as we had our show to attend.

    Ambiance - all the tables are right next to each other. not sure if it is design for a quick eat or…read morebest for drinking only. it is not enough of space for seating or if you order extra plate to eat. SMALL, and tight. The restaurant decoration is superb, which earn the extra star. The only thing I have a positive about. Restaurant is filled with flowers and very festive, a great place for pictures but not sure if that is possible since everyone is on top of each other. Service - Lacking and unattentive - waited a period of time for the main waitress to approach. No eye contact, so a bit hard to get their attention /service. The helper was friendlier but unable to help, attempt to move us to a bigger table next to us, but the main waitress came and told us it was reserved, so we were denied- thought it was reserved for a bigger party, but it was reserved for 2 ppl too. The waitress can exchange the table for us before the reservation ppl arrive but choose not too, customer service was definitely lacking. Especially the restuarant was not that busy (they had time standing around). Food - we ordered the afternoon tea set for each person. the setting was presentable, it taken alot of space on the table but it was just regular egg, salmon and cucumber sandwich, scones, macarons, and some other sweets with berries and grapes nothing special about it, no signature monologs or any specialty. The tea pot set was pretty but the tea bag were regular tea bag, there is no hot water refill once you finished, need to pay $10 extra for new tea pot. Starbucks coffee is cheaper!

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    Max Brenner New York - desserts - Updated June 2026

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