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The Grey Dog - Chelsea, New York, NY

The Grey Dog - Chelsea

4.6
4.6
146 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
We are a first come first serve all day restaurant. Walk-ins of all party sizes are encouraged at any time!

Our journey started on a quiet West Village street called Carmine. Two brothers, Dave and Pete, made a bold decision. Without any business experience, any real plan, or anything resembling a thought beyond getting through the day, we opened a restaurant. What we had lacked in experience we made up for with spirit and creativity. We did not want to be businessmen. We were artists. Our little shop at 33 Carmine St. was our original canvas. We set out with a simple mission: to create a place where people would want to be. We named it after our dogs, Moose and Goose Lane. Our Chelsea location opened three years later in 2010.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 229-2345
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 146 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grey Dog - Chelsea offers a "wonderful meal" experience with "amazing" food and "excellent service." This cozy spot is perfect for brunch, featuring a "great menu" with "big portions" and delicious options. Despite being busy and occasionally loud, the "friendly and helpful" staff ensure a memorable visit. Highly recommended!

147 Reviews
  1. Lori

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about this place for brunch- cute atmosphere- great food and attentive service. Highly recommend.

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  2. Patricia

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table was ready. Food delicious. Great service. Highly recommend.
    The Grey Dog - ChelseaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Patricia, thanks for the review! Great service is one of our main priorities! We hope to see you soon!

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  3. JeanneM

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall positive experience. I do however find that often when I go to the trouble of making a reservation I get the small table directly (in this setting - 2 feet) from the bathroom door. The door literally opened onto the table. The shouldn’t be a table there to begin with but by making a reservation you get punished because another table doesn’t truly get set aside. You get the table all the walk ins did not want. I did ask for a switch and they were beyond gracious about it but it’s hard to start your experience asking for a table switch. I happened to be entertaining a guest from out of town and I had to speak up. It’s awkward.
    The Grey Dog - ChelseaResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Jeanne, my apologies about the table mix up situation. I'm happy this didn't ruin your experience with us and you enjoyed your visit with us! Anytime we're able to make seating accommodations we always will! Come back to see us!

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  4. Bob

    VIP

    New York City

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Grey Dog - came for lunch on a Monday afternoon. Although it wasn’t that busy, you get the sense that it is a place that emphasizes attention to their diners. Our server was attentive but not intrusive. As for the food, the portions are fairly large and delicious. I had the salted carmel pancakes… I know I said ‘lunch’ but they sounded great on the menu and they did not disappoint! We also had the turkey sandwich which tasted like it was right from the bird! Along with the sweet potato fries, it was a great meal! This is definitely a ‘let’s go back’ place! Bravo!
    The Grey Dog - ChelseaResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the kind words Bob! We're delighted to know that you not only enjoyed your food but your service as well! Come back and see us again soon - Lots of great things on our menu for you to try

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  5. Anna

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was mediocre. Not worth it for the price. While the vibe of the restaurant is cool, it is really tight and you will likely be sitting on top of the table next to you. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this place, but it is fine if you need somewhere in the area to go.
    The Grey Dog - ChelseaResponded 4 days ago
    Sorry to hear we dropped the ball on your experience with us Anna - We hope you'll give us another try to make things right

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  6. Julianne

    VIP

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great place! Cozy, amazing menu, delicious food and great service! Jesse is amazing if you’re lucky to get him!
    The Grey Dog - ChelseaResponded on February 6, 2025
    Thanks for the kind words Julianne! We're so glad to hear Jesse was able to provide you with that great experience & I know he'll be delighted to hear that! Come back and visit us again

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  7. Dean

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Crappy service and bad food today — this is not their best location in fact I’d skip it
    The Grey Dog - ChelseaResponded on January 16, 2025
    Dean, I am sorry to hear we dropped the ball on your experience when you visited us. At Grey Dog we always strive to provide our guests with not only great service but top quality ingredients. If you decide to give us another shot, my name is Travis & I am the manager here - Feel free to introduce yourself if you're back so we can make this up to you. Cheers

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  8. John V .

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious brunch with so many options! I'll be back!

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  9. AW

    Columbus

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best breakfasts ever! One of us had the avocado toast - fantastic and the eggs perfectly poached- and the other had the breakfast bowl - also fantastic! Our server was friendly and very helpful. Great spot!
    The Grey Dog - ChelseaResponded on January 17, 2025
    We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us at our Chelsea location! Avocado toast & Breakfast bowl are a community favorite so we're glad you enjoyed them! Come back and see us again soon! Cheers

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  10. Attony

    New York City

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good breakfast. Got busy and a bit loud. Terrific coffee and chorizo hash was quite good. Reasonable prices.
    The Grey Dog - ChelseaResponded on January 9, 2025
    Hi Attony, so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us - even happier to hear you liked our coffee! We roast our own special brand Grey Dog 420! Come back and visit us again soon

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The Grey Dog - Chelsea is rated 4.6 stars by 146 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
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242 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
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