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

Friedman's - 72nd St

4.7
4.7
140 Reviews
$30 and under
American
50 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023-4199

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7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for brunch
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

  • Location
    50 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023-4199
  • Neighborhood
    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 140 people are saying

Friedman's - 72nd St reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friedman's - 72nd St offers "great food" with a focus on gluten-free options and "very attentive service." The restaurant is a "neighborhood gem" known for its delicious menu, including standout dishes like meatloaf and braised short ribs. Although it can get noisy, the warm ambiance and "fantastic" staff make it a favorite.
140 Reviews

  1. Judy

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely corner table, had no trouble hearing my dining companion. We had the meatloaf and braised short ribs with sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious and the waiters were fantastic. I will definitely return.

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  2. Franz VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and very attentive service. Also great value

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  3. Andrea

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartender was not sure how to make my friend’s cocktail so I would recommend ordering a drink from the menu since they probably practice those. We’ve been there several times and the food is always great.

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  4. Eileen VIP

    New York City198 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy our visits to Friedman's and yesterday was no exception. Wonderful pulled pork sandwich for me (a special that night) and my friend had fish tacos (he thought they were too spicy). Wonderful server, Sammy. We are so lucky to have this jewel in our neighborhood! But it can get noisy around dinner time!

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  5. linda VIP

    Washington DC126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding service, great food and a great booth !

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  6. NYfoodtoeat VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great neighborhood place for informal dinner. Had the salmon burger. It was better than my home made burger. Very pleasant but can be noisy even at 5-6 hour

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  7. Connie VIP

    New York City73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food, always trust the glutenfree options here. Please ask servers not to bring a straw unless requested.

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  8. Jackie VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went to Friedman’s last night for dinner as this is one of our local spots. When we checked in for our reservation, it was noticeable that there was tensions amongst the staff. We got seated after and placed our order. It took over 1 hour for our one sandwich and one salad to come out. Even after asking multiple times, they kept saying “we are working on finishing it up.” Multiple tables came in after us and were finished eating and paid before we even got our food. The waiter was kind enough to send out a dessert on the house, however, this did not make up for the bad experience.

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  9. Jody

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Friedmans to celebrate a birthday. A couple of us have to be gluten free. Most of the menu can be done. They are very careful and it's clearly marked. The food was very good. Highly recommended.

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  10. Brian VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Busy on a Friday, GF fried chicken good, but a bit dry. Overall service was ok. Specialty cocktail, not so special.

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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 4.7 stars by 140 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Friedman's - 72nd St

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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