My friend and I came to PJ Clarke's to watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals, and despite the disappointing outcome of the game, we had a great night. We were thrilled to find two seats at the end of the bar when we arrived. As luck would have it, the two gentlemen next to us eventually left, allowing us to slide over and enjoy an even better view of the TV for the rest of the game. I started with a Tito's and club soda, but unfortunately, something seemed off--perhaps the club soda was flat. The drink just wasn't good. To their credit, the bartender took it back without hesitation and was very accommodating. I then ordered a Negroni after the woman sitting next to us highly recommended it. I don't usually drink gin, but this cocktail was absolutely delicious and changed my mind. Since we were there for several hours, we shared an order of zucchini and eggplant chips and happily snacked on them throughout the game. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, with a nice mix of ages and people enjoying the evening. We made sure to leave our bartender a generous tip since we occupied our seats for the entire game. Even though the Knicks didn't pull out a win that night, we certainly didn't leave defeated. I'd happily return for another game, cocktail, and fun evening out. And maybe even get dinner there. Little did I know there was another big room in the ack once you past the restrooms. They were having a thriving business there! read more

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Always been a fan of PJ Clarke's! I used to always catch the tall brunette male bartender who gave excellent service. He was constantly busy zippin around but maintained a nice demeanor and made everyone feel welcome! Must orders of mine: the burger! Although small, it comes out piping hot and the fresh white onion between the bottom bun and burger is awesome because it doesn't make the bottom bun soggy and catches all the juices from the actual meat. Love subbing the fries for a Caesar salad! Standout appetizer is the fried zucchini and eggplant with tzatziki-- crispy, hot, juicy and I get it every time! read more

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Truly a classic that I'll continue to come to either sit a the bar or the dining room. cocktails are on point! burgers are solid! service are nice and quick. the only thing is it can be crowded after work. read more

P.J. Clarke's - American Near Me - New York, New York

What else can I say about this place that hasn't already been said? Generous pours, attentive and knowledgeable bartenders, one of the best burgers on the planet and a fantastic raw bar. The decor is like stepping back in time to the mid 19th century with the bathrooms to match. I will always stop in when I'm in the area. read more

We got 3 seats at the bar in the front corner!. It wasn't the full at 6:30 pm on a Saturday night! We started w/ sea salt fries , spinach, and order the porterhouse for 2 people at the bar ! Our bartender recommended the steak to us ! It was delicious and we got it medium. It was very tasty cause I see the toasted the top for more flavor! We didn't get dessert but we eat almost everything! read more

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A decent place to sit down and get a burger if you're in the area. Good and kind service as well

Came here mostly for the history and old-school NYC vibe, but honestly, it didn't quite live up to the expectation. We were seated at this awkward table right by the oyster counter--basically tucked under like we were hiding beneath a bar, which didn't feel great. They didn't have the dish we initially wanted, didn't have the beer we asked for, and surprisingly... no Tabasco at an oyster bar? Ended up with the chopped steak and a burger. The chopped steak turned out to be just a burger patty on soggy baguette--not what we imagined. Sauce was tasty, but still disappointing if you're expecting, well, steak. The burger was okay, but the bun looked kind of thrown together. Service was slow and not super attentive--we missed our chance to order when the drinks came and had to wait quite a while to flag someone down again. Nice to tick it off the list, but not somewhere I'd be rushing back to. read more

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Great American restaurant with an old school vibe. If you're out of town or out of country - it's a fun place to experience New England dining with some nostalgia in it. Great soups, great lobster rolls CT style. Highly recommend. read more

P.J. Clarke's - American Near Me - New York, New York

We love PJ Clarkes! One of the best burgers in manhattan. Its a sizeable and affordable meal, with a beautiful atmosphere. The bartenders are great, and every seat in the restaurant is great wether it be at the bar or close to the kitchen, or nestled in a private alcove. If you have a party of 3 or more, absolutely try and snag a reservation! read more

P.J. Clarke's - RHODE ISLAND CALAMARI - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Very friendly service. Food came out very fast. Perfect cosmo. Perfect Guinness. I got the PJs 1884 cheeseburger, which they cook exactly how you like. The fries are plentiful, thin, crisp and salty. Just a great, unfussy meal in a neighborhood where that's hard to come by. read more

P.J. Clarke's - American Near Me - New York, New York

Did I order a lobster roll at a burger place...yes I did and it was INCREDIBLE! The roll was buttery and soft and the lobster was so delicious I wish I had more. We started with the honey butter bread loaf and the cheesesteak egg rolls both fantastic. The staff was attentive getting our drinks and our food delivered to us fast. The place itself feels like walking into an old pub. The food was delicious and I'll be thinking about that lobster roll for days read more

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When in NYC, why wouldn't you go to PJ Clarke's! Love the midtown location! Great bar atmosphere, not stuffy but upbeat and festive, a place to have a good time. Are in the bar area, so ordered at the bar. Bartender was great with a good sense of humor. Good dirty martini to take the edge off a busy day!! Paired it with some hamburger sliders and it was a meal for royalty. read more

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I love this place! Old school business lunch meeting place, but I was just meeting a good friend. I arrived first and let the hostess know that there were 2 of us, she said to let her know when my friend arrived and she would seat us. The place was very busy as it was lunchtime, my friend arrived and we were quickly seated in the back room. Service was quick, I ordered a PJs 1884 Cheeseburger with Bacon and fries. Food came quickly and my burger was awesome, as expected. Perfectly cooked and hot, as were the fries. Service was friendly and attentive, especially given how busy it was. Overall, a great meal, a great place to meet friends and a great place to eat. While there are many good places just like this in NYC, I will defienly come back. read more

P.J. Clarke's - Clarke Burger... - American Near Me - New York, New York

LOVED this place. Walked in and just saw the bar. Then you walk back and get greeted by the host and walk to the back part with a candle lit dinner as if it's a steakhouse they recommend the burger. We all got burgers and were blown away by them and the onion strings. P.J Clarke's is a great fun spot to go to read more

P.J. Clarke's - American Near Me - New York, New York

Great place for a drink or a quick meal. We always sit at the bar, having small talk with the bartender. A lot of different people, from tourists to locals, make this place unique, and memorable. read more

A decent spot for after work drinks and dinner! The ambiance is super old school and the burger was actually amazing! The service was a bit weird, with our server forgetting our drinks and getting my friend's burger order mixed up. Even with those minor hiccups, I would come back! read more

P.J. Clarke's - Cheeseburger - American Near Me - New York, New York

This is a Burger joint with a history. Apparently they have been in business since 1884. Casual atmosphere with plastic table cloths and lots of vintage Pics on wall. We arrived Sunday 5:15pm Ordered our food at 5:20. At 5:30 Cauliflower side came but it was cold so we sent it back At 5:43, the food arrived An extensive and varied menu with seafood , pasta and much more. We heard they were known for their burgers so we went with that. We ordered the Jalapeño burger and the three slider assortment. The Sliders, ordered "medium" were a bit dry. The Bottom Buns on all of the burgers were soggy so we just ate around them by eating insides with a fork. The Frys were dry and cool as if they had been pre-cooked and sitting under a heat lamp for over an hour. 6:09 we paid about $140 (with tip) and left. Although there is some attraction because they are an iconic NYC restaurant , I don't think PJ Clarkes is anything special. High prices with Mediocre service and mediocre food. read more

P.J. Clarke's - Old pictures on the wall - American Near Me - New York, New York

We challenge you to experience the excellent service and wonderful oysters that we had while served by Israel at PJ Clarkes. We're the current oyster eating champs, beat us! read more

P.J. Clarke's - American Near Me - New York, New York

Staff was friendly. Food was great. Really good burgers and the key lime pie was the best!

Iconic NYC eatery. Excellent food. The original is in midtown east but we prefer the location near Lincoln Center. Great host team and bartenders. They keep everything moving while making everyone feel special. The food is excellent no matter which location you choose! read more

Good food and beer selection. Very crowded and noise level is extreme, making it poor choice when conversation is important to the meal/meeting. read more

I love the nostalgia. I don't come here much , but when I do I get the Burger. Last night I decided to try the Center cut certified Angus fillet mignon. Someone needs to show the Chef what center cut is, I received the head part of the Psmo. I don't believe is was Certified Angus. It was still edible, but not a good choice. read more

Came here to ruin any progress made from a pilates class 15 mins prior lolol Loved the old school interior and eclectic collection of vintage/original photos. Most of us ordered beer to drink alongside fish n chips. One person ordered the burger trio and someone else got the steak. Everyone seemed to love their food! I thought the F&C was perfect. great fry, seasoning, crispy yet fluffy fries + cups of malt vinegar, ketchup, and tartar on the side. Large portion, too. Ample seating inside and around the bar. Was pleasantly surprised to learn that they have an oyster bar and other fresh seafood options! Great find for a casual lunch, super low-key in the middle of Midtown East. read more

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The place has really good, quality food with an excellent waiter. the environment is really good as well, and the prices are fairly reasonable. read more

Our office party was held a couple of weeks ago at this location. From the minute you walk through the door on the second floor, the excellent service starts with the coat check lady. Their hor dourves were so delicious. I actually stood across from the bar and tried every hor dourves that came out. The servers were so friendly and attentive. I ordered a Cranberry Orange juice, but I will have to ask if they have a bottle of Moscato D'Asti next year. The buffet was set out very nicely on the other side of the floor. I think I got on line too early because I ended up with a well done piece of the Prime Rib. I will have to ask for a slice in the middle next year, I like it medium rare. The Salmon and sides were good. The desserts were extra yummy. I am looking forward to chowing down again at next year's holiday party!! read more

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I've heard that PJ Clarke's burgers were amazing, so I gave it a shot. I can't say it's amazing. Rather, it's a pretty average burger with a high price point. Service is lacking here as well. read more

I came here for happy hour one day after work. The service was ok. It could have been better. They don't let you sit in the back room unless you are ordering off the menu. If you are not ordering food, they say you have to stay in the front where there is less seating. I mostly stood around the bar. read more

P.J. Clarke's - American Near Me - New York, New York

My husband has always wanted to have a meal at the historic PJ Clarke's. Absolutely lovely place. Casual and indeed historic without hitting people over the head with it. The entire team was warm, friendly, and welcoming. Servers were attentive and accommodating. I wish I had gotten the cheeseburger but my salmon salad was one of the best I've ever had. The vegetables were crisp and crunch and the salmon was perfectly seared and cooked to medium. Loved it. We'll be back for sure! read more

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We were siting outside and the view is what makes this restaurant so special. The food was good, service attentive, the atmosphere is everything. read more

P.J. Clarke's - CONNECTICUT STYLE LOBSTER ROLL - American Near Me - New York, New York

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The fish & chips were prepared well, they got our large party seated despite closing in the hour. Our server was great. I just got hip to tarter sauce by trying fish n chips last year. This tarter sauce was DISGUSTING, flavorless, gross, not complimentary to the fish. The vinegar also was a bust. Thankfully I grew up eating fish with ketchup so found satisfaction. It's a chill hang in the neighborhood...the fries were McDonald's equivalent which was nice! read more

P.J. Clarke's - Fish & Chips - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Great spot for a last minute plan! The bar in the front area is popular so get there early, bur no fret! There is the restaurant in the back dining area. This is truly a NYC establishment as the friendly manager came around to our table telling us all the fun history of the spot! Pro tip! Get the burger - you won't leave hungry! read more

P.J. Clarke's has been on my list for the longest time. I finally had an excuse to be in the area this past Friday night and I committed to making it our dinner spot. Knowing it was a Friday, I called ahead to find out the average wait time. They were really nice on the phone and told me it shouldn't be a long wait around 7:30. We arrived at 6:45, and they said the wait was 45min. More than 1.5hrs later, we were finally seated. I didn't have a problem waiting, but I would've appreciated a more accurate wait time. We had shrimp cocktail, zucchini chips, and crab cake to start. The favorite was definitely the crab cake. It was large, delicious, and the slaw underneath was very very good. I chose the Clarke Burger that had bacon - delicious, would definitely order again. I ordered medium, it came more medium well (I actually prefer it more on the medium well side). A great burger, but not the top ten that I've had. I'd definitely come back to P.J. Clarke's, but probably not on a Friday/Saturday/Sunday unless I have a reservation. read more

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Just an old school place with great classic dishes. Loved the way the place looks as if no one has moved even a single bar stool out of place since its opening. I ordered a tomato salad and a burger. The tomato as simple as it was, was really really delicious. I've heard such a rave about this burger. I don't think it was the best burger I've ever had but it was just a good standard burger. Nothing to complain about. Service was good our waiter was very attentive even when it was busy. I'd come back again for that salad tbh read more

P.J. Clarke's - Burger - American Near Me - New York, New York

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630pm on a Tuesday. The place was packed. I grabbed a bar stool on the corner - someone had just left. A gin Matini and an order of Fish & Chips. Ambiance is a classic neighborhood pub. Eagles and other assorted '80s rock & roll was playing. Fish and chips. I have had better but these were ok. They were not just made for me seemed microwaved but they were tasty. The bar service was great Andrew was attentive and friendly. Mark. read more

Amazing! Our server was Frank and he was very patient and had excellent recommendations. The food was a little bit of a wait time but everything was delicious from the lobster roll to burger to truffle fries. Also it was pleasant to know that I had reported soap dispenser not working in women's restroom and right away saw the manager address it. read more

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Came for lunch today and see that the winter menu is in and does not have chili. I asked Carol why and she said it's not selling enough. That's fair. Phil, if you put it back on and let me know when you do I'll see what I can do to promote it, read more

This was out first stop after arriving in NYC, to meet with some work colleagues. It's deceptively large once you get to the back of the restaurant. Lots of items on the menu and their drink menu looked good too, I decided to have a crab cake sandwich. The crab cake had lots of lump crab meat and was nicely seasoned, the toasted bun and fresh tomato and lettuce complimented it well. The fries were hot and crisp, I can't complain. The ambiance was great, just seems like a nice neighborhood spot for good food and drinks. read more

P.J. Clarke's - Crab Cake Sandwich - American Near Me - New York, New York

P.J. Clarke's has been around forever, and it's easily one of my top picks for the best burgers in NYC. Who doesn't love a classic, old school burger? I went for The Cadillac, it comes with double-smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Simple, right? But so good. And of course, I had to pair it with a side of Parmesan truffle fries. read more

Wait staff friendly and enthusiastic. Food ok... a bit overpriced. I had the lobster roll, Maine style. Moderate amount of lobster, nicely seasoned. Acoustics bad: hard to hear people talking at our own table (7 of us.) read more

Home away from home. The burgers are my fave in the city. All year round but, around the holidays, it's perfect. read more