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    Nathan's Famous

    3.5 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    NATHAN'S FAMOUS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    Ghiradelli Chocolate Milkeshake, Chili Cheese Dog, Hot Dog (with onions and sauerkraut), Fries
    Gregory B.

    Ordered food after the July 4th hotdog contest so obviously there was a decent wait. However, once the order was placed, it took about five minutes to get the food. Everything was great, the milkshake seemed like it was made hours before and was frozen, so it took a while to melt to be able to drink. Could barely puncture it with my straw.

    Frogs Legs! Yaaaasss!!  8-28-2017
    Christina J.

    It's the Best! This location I mean. Even when I go to other locations for some reason, their hot dogs always taste better here. Aaand no other Location has frog legs! Sooooo we make this trek all the time mainly for the frog legs but always get hot dogs also. Also they have a sweet older gentleman that is like a maitre D & personal waiter. I'm so mad I did not get his name. He was awesome. When we walked in, he asked us if we wanted a table he walked us to the table, pulled the chairs out. He came back and checked on us. Even noticed that I got a shake & immediately came back with a spoon for me. BTW that Butterscotch Praline Shake was top notch! Get it! And his awesome service wasn't just for us. He did this for everyone. I am sure there is no way you can get this kind of service in the summertime because you can barely move in there. So I don't wanna let the secret out. But I hate when people gatekeep, So if you wanna try this location of Nathan's come in the wintertime. Parking right out front! For my family coming from Suffolk County to Brooklyn it's worth the trip! It's only 44 miles away but NY traffic it took us 1 hr 45 minutes to get back home. Ridiculous, but worth it! Visited 2-28-2026

    Waiting for Corn Dog Nuggets and Bacon Cheese Fries in 70' weather
    Elisha C.

    I enjoyed eating here. Ordering from the kiosk for smaller orders is practical. It is busy! And a new York beach crowd for sure. The kiosk has a smaller menu, so next time when I have time to wait in line, I will have to try their bigger bites, like a burger!!

    Donald J.

    They still serve the deep fried frog legs a little spicier than the last time but they were still delicious. I also got their famous hot dogs and fries and they were just like I remember with that wonderful snap when you bite into the hot dogs and the fries crispy and delicious.I will definitely be going back again and again.

    Hot Dog
    Jeff M.

    Nathan's 1310 Surf Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11224 Hot Dog From a historic standpoint, this casual hot dog restaurant is a goldmine. This is the original location that originally started out as a hot stand in the early 20th century. The annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is held here. And it is conveniently only footsteps away from the Coney Island Boardwalk. Hot Dog: On a positive note, there was no extra charge for the sautéed onions in the frankfurter. Sadly, the hot dog did not live up to the hype. The dog was served room temperature and the bun looks like it has seen better days. Its taste was average at most and I felt the effort attempt wasn't there. Overall, if you are in the area and need a quick bite, I'd suggest pulling up. Otherwise, you will be highly disappointed if you make a special trip expecting the hot dog of the century. #nathans #nathansfamous #nathanshotdog #brooklynny #originalnathans

    Lina A.

    I have LOVED Nathan's Famous food ever since I was a young girl growing up in Coney Island and nothing has diminished my love for it. Hot dogs, French fries with cheese and delicious lemonade is my favorite order. The staff are amazing and their customer service skills are superb. I will always support Nathan Famous as long as their doors stay open.

    chili cheese dog
    Brian S.

    famous location but got a very mediocre chili cheese dog with barely any chili or cheese yet was more expensive than any other hot dog ive had. compared to costco or papaya dog its not even close.

    Cheese Dog and Hot Dog with sauerkraut and onions
    Kate N.

    There's just nothing like a Nathan's hot dog. It's obviously not upscale dining, but it's classic, comforting, and exactly what you want it to be. I've been here countless times. I love their chili cheese dog and the corn dog nuggets, but you really can't go wrong with a regular hot dog topped with sauerkraut and mustard. They used to have an orange cream milkshake that I loved, please bring it back! I can't be too critical of the service, especially during the summer when the line can stretch nearly into the street and the staff is handling a thousands of orders. That said, a handful of times, I've had employees go out of their way to be especially friendly and helpful, which I always appreciate. If you want to avoid a long wait, winter is definitely the best time to go, though that was easier back when I was a local. I'll always have love for Nathan's Famous.

    Elba Adriana C.

    Honestly - what's not to love, chili dog was fantastic, fries out of the world, and I even tried a raw oyster. Fast service and great nostalgic ambiance.

    Genie M.

    Monday is a great day to go! No lines. Choice of outdoor tables. Bathrooms were damn near immaculate! Staff was on chill mode! Jaden provided optimal customer service! Food was fresh and delicious!

    Gabriela D.

    The food was okay, we didn't really find it to be anything special. When we got the food, the fries tasted as if they were sitting for a while. We went on a weekend so the seating was packed, it was hard to find an available table. And nobody really goes around cleaning them, so if the person before you didn't pick up the table will have their trash for you to clean.

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    Very disappointing experience at Nathan's. On a non-busy day, no line whatsoever, we waited over 40 minutes for our food while our server, Luis, repeatedly assured us it was coming. Unfortunately, the order never arrived. After finally escalating the issue to the manager, the solution offered was to refund the order and then give us the opportunity to place the same order again--and pay for it again. After already spending 40 minutes waiting, this was far from an acceptable resolution. Mistakes happen, but what truly matters is how they are handled. In this case, both the service and the management response fell well below expectations. We left hungry, frustrated, and feeling like our time simply didn't matter. I hope they improve their communication, kitchen operations, and customer service, because this experience was extremely disappointing.

    Visiting Manhattan, I had been wanting to visit the iconic Nathan's Famous in Coney Island for a long time, so we took the hour-plus ride excited to finally try it. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. I ordered 2 plain hot dogs, 2 chili cheese dogs, 1 chili jalapeño dog, and 3 drinks -- somehow it came to $63. I asked the cashier for my receipt and my order number, and she just said, "I'll call you." She kept taking orders, and instead of starting my order first, she kept preparing smaller orders from people who ordered after me. I understand my order was bigger, but when you're first in line, you shouldn't have to watch 3 other orders get made before yours even starts. After waiting around 15 minutes, she finally called my name. When I checked the order, one plain hot dog was missing. I politely told her I ordered two plain dogs, but she immediately got defensive and insisted I only ordered one. Since she never gave me a receipt, I had no way to double-check. Instead of checking the register or reprinting the receipt, she just argued about it. She also handed us our drinks without straws and acted annoyed when I asked for them. To make things worse, my wife needed to use the restroom, but the doors were closed. When she asked about another restroom, the manager overheard the conversation and simply said they were open, even though they clearly weren't, then walked away without helping. At that point, I ended up walking across the street to White Castle and ordering two burgers just to replace the missing hot dog from my order. Honestly, Joey Chestnut ate 63 hot dogs in about 10 minutes. I seriously doubt whoever was helping me would've even prepared them in that amount of time. For a place as iconic as Nathan's Famous, I honestly expected much better customer service. The employee looked like she didn't want to be there, and the whole experience ruined the excitement of finally visiting. We did get some nice pictures, but overall the family left disappointed.

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    7 months ago

    Nathan's is always a good idea when you're in Coney Island - a true staple of Surf Ave. Well worth the usual long lines in the summertime.

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    How much for the clams on a half shell?

    They range from just clams to combos. $14-20

    What kind of clams and oyster they are serving?

    Fried & on the half shell clams. I don't recall any oysters.

    Do they still sell fresh oysters on the half shell.?

    I was there last year and I didn't see any, but then again, I wasn't looking for them!

    Do they sell foot long hotdogs?

    I don't think it was foot long but it was bun length

    Do they still have their plant based dogs? They don't appear on the online menu.

    No

    Does this location offer any indoor seating? I'm going for New Year's with my kids and we don't want to eat outside in the cold.

    Maybe this changed over the past few years, but yes, they had indoor seating when I was there earlier this year.

    Any of my local Yelpers know the inside scoop for the old Surf Theater across from Nathan's .... new scaffolding up this year?

    Scaffolding still there June 17th, no other insight..

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