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Brooklyn Diner

3.4 (920 reviews)
ModerateDiners, New American
Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Asia C.

It is the epitome of a flashy diner with nothing really to show for except looking like a diner. Ordered: Two eggs any style with potatoes, bacon and bread on the side. ($21) 3/5 Even if the plate was the size of starter plate I'd still have a gripe about the proportions here. For $21 dollars I was shocked by the amount of food that was not on my plate. And the meal was mediocre at best. You always hope for the best at these places but sometimes it is going to be exactly what you think it is. Chocolate Milk: 2/5 - Gobsmackingly sweet. If a parent gave this to their child they'd be boucning off the walls all day, or worse, they might actually think its also too sweet. Service: 5/5 - It was commendable. We went on Christmas Eve. Despite their continuous rush they seemed to be flipping tables quickly so we were able to be seated wo a resvervation no problem. Our meal also came very fast which is always appreciated. Breakfast isn't really my thing any way

Turkey Club
Elizabeth X.

The food was pretty disappointing. The waffles were hard and tough to chew through. The pigs in a blanket and turkey in the turkey club sandwich was dry. The smoked salmon and omelette were okay. Seated quickly around noon on a Saturday.

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Sean M.

The line was shorter than other places nearby so we gave this place a try before our show. They seemed understaffed and the staff did not seem well trained. Buns for customers were stored in a tomato box, and then used for a customer's sandwich. The same staff switched from sweeping to line cook without changing gloves too. The food was alright, and I had no complaints.

Marjie M.

A night in NYC always calls for a stop at the Brooklyn Diner, one of my longtime favorites from when I lived in the Northeast. I'm so glad I went back because it didn't disappoint. My server, Gabriela M., was amazing and friendly. I followed her recommendations and went with the shrimp tacos, and they absolutely satisfied my palate; fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The side of guacamole was a little taste of heaven. Great dining experience as expected

Chicken noodle soup - fresh veggies and shredded chicken, yum!
Vivian H.

I've never spent much time in Time Square the entire time I lived here, but now I am exploring the city like a tourist. We tried this place out after traveling all day and this place did not disappoint, but will warn you the prices are high. You're in Time Square, it's gonna cost you. I ordered their signature chicken noodle soup and my mom had the cheeseburger and fries. Both dishes executed perfectly. I loved the chicken noodle soup and the fresh veggies and shredded chicken was all very fresh and flavorful. The challah toast was dry though. I'd consider coming back here if needing a solid meal in a casual location. Lots of good people watching too!

Pollo Cubano
Vicki M.

Pleasantly surprised by the food here especially being a diner. But I've come to learn that diners in NYC have some of the best food - even gourmet standards. Went here after a comedy show so it was past 8:30 and the place was only partly full which was great as we were seated immediately. We had some fun with the mirrors there - got some fun photos sitting next to them looking at ourselves. I ordered the pollo cubano and it was amazing! First of all it came with this very gourmet presentation with the chicken stacked over the Spanish rice topped with the caramelized onions and pico de gallo and a side of lemon - I was very impressed! And it was quite delicious- the textures and depth of flavors in each bite - mmm mmm mmmm. I was hungry too and I ate the whole thing! Very satisfying. The hubs ordered their famous hot dog the 15-bite frankfurter which is huge and comes with sauerkraut and side of fries. He enjoyed and it and it was filling too. We were both very satisfied! Service was friendly and efficient. Overall great experience!

Lameka S.

We stopped by on a whim and were quickly seated. I sent my first drink back it was too strong. My second drink was good and the chicken and waffle was decent. Our server was very busy but the place didn't seem that busy. I guess stop by and check them out and let me know your thoughts....I guess I wasn't too overly impressed!

This was my second time eating here and both experiences were very good. I was seated immediately and the service was excellent. The food came quickly and was cooked well. It's average for the price but exactly as described. The ambiance is cool and plays off being a stones throw from Times Square. At each visit there was an eclectic mix of tourists and what I perceived as regulars.

Candace W.

First meal after landing in New York and we needed a place to go that had a restroom. This restaurant is clean and very cozy. It has a diner feel to it. Service wasn't great but our food made it. Ordered the hot pastrami and oddly enough it does not come with fries so I added a basket. The pastrami on its own was great. It melted in your mouth and was delicious. It was stuffed between two pieces of bread with no condiments. Fries were hot and delicious. The rest of the food was okay. Convenient location being in Times Square.

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When I go to NYC, I go to this diner and the service has been excellent. The staff has been great.

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Everything is superb here! People take care and food tastes fresh! No trip to Manhattan is complete without a meal here!

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Huge servings. Very fresh salads. Everything we ordered was very good. Went after a show service was great.

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We went to both locations. One for lunch and one for breakfast. Great menu. Service is fast and pleasant. Diner vibes.

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Made a plan to reserve a table 21 days previous to when we would be in the city - and was able to…read morespike one. There is currently construction and scaffolding in front of the place, but you'll see signage where to go at the opening of the scaffolding. We walked in, past the bar and checked in. We were seated within 5 minutes. I ordered a bourbon old-fashioned and we ordered crab rangoon as a starter. There were a lot of them and the sweet chili sauce was great. For my entree, I ordered the vodka rigatoni and a side of buttered broccoli. The vodka rigatoni was really good - liked the flavor and a decent size of pasta. The broccoli was really good for some reason to me. Also tried the truffle mac and cheese which was incredibly rich and tasted great. As a dessert, we had the chocolate pie which was dense, rich, and topped with a huge dollop of whipped topping. I really liked the atmosphere of the place, loud roaring 20s style with jazz playing. Plus I kept finding myself checking out the mural on the wall. Try it for yourself - but worth the fight to get a table.

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Hands down the best restaurant experience my wife and I have ever had…read more We wanted to treat ourselves for our anniversary, and I had recently watched their Bon Appétit behind-the-scenes video. Their entire operation seemed so incredibly focused, meticulous, and inspiring that we knew we had to try it. We started with the Iberico ham and the hiramasa tart, both incredible. Then came the chilled lobster, which was super fresh and refreshing, served with an amazing sauce that made me want to lick the plate clean. Every dish felt refined without being overly complicated. The service was extraordinary. You can immediately tell the front-of-house team is operating at an extremely high level and is aware of everything happening in the room at all times. At one point, my wife stepped away to use the restroom just as they were about to serve the first course. Without saying a word or making anything awkward, the staff simply looped around a couple of times until she returned. The moment she sat down, they resumed service seamlessly without missing a beat. That level of awareness and professionalism really stood out to us. Next came the rye bread, which was fresh and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, paired with delicious butter. Then we had the sea bass with crab, which was phenomenal and one of my favorite dishes of the night. But the true star of the show for me was the lamb. My wife and I grill lamb racks often, and I genuinely had no idea this level of perfection existed. It was cooked flawlessly, and the sauce was absolutely incredible. If I was not in public, I probably would have been scraping the bone clean :) Big shoutout to one of the staff members, Stephanie, who completely made our night. We were telling her how excited we were to finally visit after watching the Bon Appétit video, and she casually asked if we wanted a tour of the kitchen after dinner. Honestly, I thought she was joking at first. Then she came back after dessert and reminded us. Even after paying the bill, I still thought maybe she was kidding, but then she walked over smiling and said, "Let's go." My wife and I were completely geeked out. Seeing the kitchen in person was surreal. It was exactly like the video: super meticulous, orders being called out and repeated in unison, everyone moving with total precision and purpose. You could see the Omega clock, the Michelin stars on the wall, and just the overall culture of excellence behind everything they do. We were honestly in awe. Thank you again, Stephanie. That experience meant so much to us. Every time we visit a fine dining restaurant for a special occasion, I always wonder whether it will truly live up to the hype. Some completely miss the mark. Some are very good. But none have delivered on every aspect the way The Modern did. This is officially our favorite restaurant in the world.

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