Really good food, amazing service and just a very homey place that makes you feel very welcome…read more Definitely feels old school. Prices are very reasonable.

Late night after a movie run. Staff were polite, friendly and helpful. Amazing. I was craving a…read moresteak right before a meat fast, but this did not cut it. The steak was not fresh at all. It was supposed to be rare but was chewy. Spinach was decent. Late night after movie was very busy!

Hi there! My name…read moreis Melissa- an ex DoorDash employee and former restaurant manager in NYC. My experience at Jacob's Pickles was incredible and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone for any occasion. This special southern gem has it all figured out. They beat the myth of having "too big of a space" or "too large of a menu". Their speed and service is extremely fast. Waitstaff are very friendly and collaborate very well together. GREEN FLAG that they are always busy with very rare downtimes. I recommend to secure a reservation if possible. The menu has a wide variety of options. As a repeat customer, I can conclude the consistency of quality is 100%. Favorites: Biscuits and Fixins Chicken Caesar Wrap Shrimp and Grits Lobster Mac and Cheese Fried Chicken and Gravy (not pictured) Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (not pictured) I will definitely be returning. I will be posting their content on Instagram at @village.nyc.eats. Feel free to follow along or message me! Melissa.s.joubert@gmail.com

I was back at this restaurant a while ago, having previously eaten at their own location, which was…read moreloud and a bit too dark, almost feeling more like a gastropub than a Southern spot. By comparison, the new one is much better and much more fitting, while still being moderately loud but not earsplitting, presumably due to both the ceilings being a lot higher and the tables being more spaced apart. It's also a lot brighter, with plenty of mirrors on the wall and larger tables. As mentioned by most others, the portions here are rather massive for NYC, even in comparison to some diners and delicatessens, which makes the prices pretty reasonable. Our large group went here for something I rarely do: brunch. The servers were reasonably overwhelmed, but still friendly. Knowing how big the portions are, I only ordered the $22 Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which is typically served with pepper jack cheese, crispy onions, and hot sour pickles on a home-baked brioche bun. I did something I rarely do, which was ask for a substitution. In this case, it was cheddar instead of pepper jack, and it was obliged. The sandwich was quite large and a bit difficult to pick up, as it was pretty messy, but the flavor was nice. The chicken was juicy, the batter was pretty light, and there was a load of crispy onions. The pickles added a bit of sour crunch and a bit of heat, and the bun did just well enough to keep it all together. Overall, it was tasty. In terms of other dishes, there were a ton. I had one of the many tasty Deviled Eggs for $15, served with pickled mustard seed, smoked paprika, and pickle chips. From the same appetizer section, I particularly enjoyed the $13 Okra & Chilies, made from smoked & pickled okra, red pepper flakes, and scallion. I liked the smokiness, and the okra had some good grill marks, with this being the lightest dish on the table, outside of the Pickle Sampler someone else got. If you're looking to have a heart attack, I would order the decent $19 Poutine. Featuring fries smothered in brown gravy, cheese, and a hollandaise drizzle, I would compare it more to disco fries or other forms of loaded fries. This was due to the lack of cheese curds and the style of gravy. Outside of the comically massive portion, it's fine. In terms of other mains, a few had the two types of Smothered Chicken, either with sausage or mushrooms, for $24. Someone else ordered the non-spicy version of the same sandwich I got. Finally, another got the gigantic $24 Chicken & Waffles, consisting of buttermilk fried chicken, a golden waffle, house maple butter, and powdered sugar. There was also another entree, but I don't remember the details. I preferred this experience a lot more than the previous time and would recommend them for brunch, at least. Just come very hungry.

My grandma really likes this place and she recommended it for the quesadilla which she enjoyed…read more She's been picky with food these days so I'm rating highly because she didn't spare a crumb. Well, I did have a bite at her insistence (grandmas!!) and thought the chicken was well seasoned. I ordered the lamb burger and it was missing a bit of an "it" factor. I think I needed the onions to be caramelized instead of huge and raw, but the burger otherwise had good flavor and was juicy. The fries were actually very good, not greasy but not dry. Service was sweet and kind. Doggos everywhere on the walls gave it a cozy feel. Would go back with my grandma!

Fred's was so accommodating for our 20+ last minute reservation for a post-event drinks and food…read more They stayed open late for our group and served us fast as we took over the bar and back dining area that had a lot more space. Fast service, strong drinks. Chicken tenders were a little bland. Love the decor- wall to wall framed photos of dogs.

We walked from the upper west side to our hotel on broadway approximately a 5 mile trek stopping…read morehere for lunch. Hubby had the Mexican bowl and I had the New Yorker avocado toast with salmon and mixed fruit. I have no idea why the rating overall isn't higher. Inexpensive. Great staff. Awesome food along the way.

Came for a quick bite with my parents and we all were happy with our choices. The seafood bisque…read morewas the ideal temperature and creamy. The avocado toast was perfectly toasted and creamy. Service was a little slow tonight but otherwise no concerns.

Came for a last brunch before they close! After 45 years this is a sad one to say goodbye to. The…read morestrawberry butter will remain in our hearts!

Good food but very expensive for basic eggs. Yes it's NYC pricing but still crazy considering you…read morecan get a great bagel sandwich for significantly cheaper. Nice service. Very packed for brunch on the weekends.

We were a large group on a busy Saturday morning, but we had a reservation for 11 people and they…read moreaccommodated us efficiently and personably! The staff was amazing and the food was outstanding. This was our first time here and it was a great experience. Everyone in our party was impressed with the generous portions and reasonable prices. My chicken salad sandwich was more than I could finish. Husband was able to eat all of his BLT since he had it without tomato. The other entrees looked good, ranging from breakfast to lunch. Our server Antzela was wonderful. She had to give us individual or party of two checks. She did it quickly and all were correct. We will be back!

Needed a heavy and good breakfast days before the marathon and stumbled on Viand which was near the…read morehotel. Was a great choice. I had Pancakes with bananas and it was a great call.

Barney Greengrass Deli, Amsterdam Avenue, NYC. It has been…read moresince 1989, when we lived in New York, that I last had a proper Jewish bialy. Compared with every bialy I've had since, the old cliché holds: there really must be something in the New York City water. Bagels are not even in the conversation. What I love and remember about a bialy is the texture -- chewy, not doughy. Barney Greengrass's onion bialys have real heft, more than the ones I used to pick up in the wee hours on the Lower East Side off Delancey street. I finally pulled the trigger and ordered three dozen. They overnighted them via FedEx. At $2 each the bialys themselves were a bargain: $72. The shipping is what stings -- $109.01. Total: $181.01. Expensive? Yes. Worth every penny? Also yes. Three dozen is a lot, but sharing them with family and friends who have never had a real one more than justifies it. Compare that to breakfast out -- McDonald's, a diner, a pub, your favorite steak house -- and this is still a bargain. Anthony Bourdain called this place the best breakfast in the universe, and he was a regular. After he died, they set his usual order at an empty table. That tracks. This is only done correctly in New York City. Take a serious look at the "Sturgeon King: Barney Greengrass". Final note: Set Toaster To Crunchy - Apply Heavy Amounts Of Irish Butter!

Barney Greengrass was famously Anthony Bourdain's favorite place to eat breakfast, and what did he…read morelike? The sturgeon platter! So when I waltzed in to this famous deli, I almost refused the menu. I already knew what I wanted! At the last minute I decided to dial back my confidence and it was lucky I did. Because that's when I saw that the sturgeon platter cost $51! Clearly this was meant for sharing, not for a lone diner like myself. A more reasonable order for singletons is the sturgeon appetizer, which is basically a platter for one. The cost: $27. Included is thick slices of sturgeon (as I first timer I poked at it to make sure it was not turkey), cream cheese, olives, capers, lettuce, onion and tomato, as well as one bagel. Really there is enough on the platter for two bagels, but an extra one will cost ya...$5 extra. And if you want a flavored cream cheese instead of plain, that will be $5 extra too. I blame Bourdain for these inflated prices, but also I don't: I have gained so much from his insightful writing and reporting that it is hard to complain. About the restaurant: its classic deli feel has been preserved, but it also feels a bit dingy. That was ok for me, but some may prefer to order from the deli counter - which has a prodigious menu of smoked fish - and create their own spread at home. That way you can find more reasonably priced but just as good if not better bagels from elsewhere in the vast bagel offerings of New York City. In general, focus on what Barney Greengrass does best, which is smoked fish.

We are babysitting in 5he UWS again. We were out for brunch and decided to return here for brunch…read more Our second experience here was excellent again. An extremely nice small unpretentious restaurant with great food. This time, I had the Murray breakfast sandwich which had salmon, eggs and a potato pancake on a brioche bun. My wife opted for the grilled cheese with avocado. Both dishes were great. Well worth going to when near Broadway and 79.

4 for food, 5 for location, 3 for service. This new…read morerestaurant is small and busy. We went for brunch on Sunday. The restaurant looked full, but we were seated within 5 minutes. My companions loved their French toast (i thought the middle was a little too mushy). I got simple scrambled eggs with potato kugle. The eggs were fluffy. I liked the kugle, but it was more like a flat potato pancake. I expected it to be as thick as the toast. The bacon (2 strips) was crisp the way I like it. The food all came out together which was a plus. But our server didn't refill our coffee, bring butter, etc. We had to request these items more than once. Note: our friends who live nearby said their chicken soup is really good.

In line with what I'd expect from a diner! Relatively bright interiors, quick service, and noise…read morelevels on the quieter side. What we ordered: Mexican Frittata ($17.95), Tex Mex Scrambled ($17.95), and Strawberry Pancakes ($16.95). Unlimited coffee pours from $3.75! Javier our server was quick to take our order and was attentive. Great spot in the UWS area if you are looking for a quick bite.

My food was excellent. There's not much more to say other than I enjoyed my food and can't wait to…read morehave it again. I had the lumberjack with frech toast. The service was grat as well.

I came here to hang out with friends, and it was my first day in NYC :D…read more The place has a lively and friendly vibe, and I really enjoyed it. We ordered the Steak and eggs, Hot honey chicken and toast, and butter bread. I'm soooo into the steak! The steak was incredibly tender no matter how well-done it was really surprised! The butter bread was also a must-try, it's simple but tasty! The price was also reasonable, and the service was really good.Definitely worth coming back!

Maison Pickle AGAIN?! YEEEEAAAAAA WE BACK!!…read more First time was for pleasure. This time we came for business... which somehow turned out to be even more pleasure than the first time. For those who don't know, I film a food show on Instagram called #YummiesOnGummies, where I take a bunch of edibles and go enjoy some serious culinary delights. And let me tell you, Maison Pickle understood the assignment. Second time at the big MP, and we started with the pull-apart bread -- the herb & butter edition. OHHHHH MY GOD. It's actually better than the honey butter one, and that's saying A LOT because the honey butter had me moist. And I gotta shout out the manager Aaron and our incredible server Sarah. When I tell you they made me feel like my name was on the front of the restaurant, THEY SHOWED THE FUCK OUT. Hospitality at its finest. Made us feel right at home. Now... BACK TO THE FOOD. That MAC & CHEESE?! I need that shit again RIGHT NOW. So creamy. So much flavor. So silky. So cheesy. Please bless the chef's hands because somebody in that kitchen is doing God's work. Then came the Double Patty Melt, which is EASILY one of the best burgers I've ever had. That burger was so fire I raw-dogged it. No ketchup. No au jus. No distractions. Just meat, cheese, bun and BLISS. Then we got into the Chick Toast and that fried chicken was SO DAMN GOOD. I wish I could travel back in time, find the first slave who ever fried that bird and tell him, "Look what you've sparked!! Your suffering was not unnoticed." The brioche French toast, crispy bacon and house-made syrup had me questioning my entire life. Like... what the fuck took me so long to try this?! WHY DID I WAIT?! Then came this banging-ass French onion dip sandwich that just hugged my tongue the second I bit into it. And because apparently we hadn't done enough damage, we finished the day with a 24-layer Pumpkin Spice Latte Carrot Cake that had me feeling like a blonde-haired white woman named Lisa on a crisp autumn morning. I shall be back to Maison Pickle. And yes, I shall post yet ANOTHER review Because I LOVE that place