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    Nathan's Famous

    3.5 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    NATHAN'S FAMOUS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Chili Cheese Dog
    Haley H.

    Went here because it's famous but honestly I don't think the chili cheese dog was worth $9! Service was super fast but the hotdog itself is so small and just tastes okay

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    Ashlee L.

    I'm uneducated but apparently this is like the nike of hot dog eating competitions? It was pretty solid, very flavorful. It hit the spot after walking around Coney Island. Just a little small for the price imo. I got the jalapeno bacon cheese dog and the jalapeno was actually spicy!! Service was pretty quick.

    Marsha J.

    1. It's a cultural icon 2 if the weather cooperates and it's a beautiful sunny day, it's a great way to Cap off a trip to Coney Island 3. The hot dogs are pricey at six dollars but onions and sauerkraut are included. 4. Honestly, the hotdog was perfect - bun was crispy, hotdog was perfectly cooked with a nice char on it and the sauerkraut just elevated everything. This is the standard for what a hotdog should taste like. I would recommend this place every time. Despite it being very busy, we were able to get in line and get our food within 10 minutes

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    Pamella D.

    Nathan's never disappoints the hotdog is crispy. The bread is soft. The onions were tasty. The ambience is regular fast food. Restaurants service was great. I came early in the afternoon around 12 o'clock on a Saturday and it wasn't busy and the lines were short and we got service fast

    Hot Dog, Spicy Southern Chicken Sandwich, 5pc Cheesy Tater Kegs, Batter-Dipped Onion Rings
    Blesd E.

    Soo disappointed in the food The hot dog (weenie) was dry, cold and definitely old! Onion rings were cold and the Nashville southern chicken sandwich was less than average! The cheese tots were so dissatisfying, they just need better taste, maybe better cheese! Seems the food definitely doesn't not live up to the name. The cashier was nice and very friendly, thank you Panida for giving us at least good customer service.

    Ghiradelli Chocolate Milkeshake, Chili Cheese Dog, Hot Dog (with onions and sauerkraut), Fries
    Gregory B.

    Ordered food after the July 4th hotdog contest so obviously there was a decent wait. However, once the order was placed, it took about five minutes to get the food. Everything was great, the milkshake seemed like it was made hours before and was frozen, so it took a while to melt to be able to drink. Could barely puncture it with my straw.

    Frogs Legs! Yaaaasss!!  8-28-2017
    Christina J.

    It's the Best! This location I mean. Even when I go to other locations for some reason, their hot dogs always taste better here. Aaand no other Location has frog legs! Sooooo we make this trek all the time mainly for the frog legs but always get hot dogs also. Also they have a sweet older gentleman that is like a maitre D & personal waiter. I'm so mad I did not get his name. He was awesome. When we walked in, he asked us if we wanted a table he walked us to the table, pulled the chairs out. He came back and checked on us. Even noticed that I got a shake & immediately came back with a spoon for me. BTW that Butterscotch Praline Shake was top notch! Get it! And his awesome service wasn't just for us. He did this for everyone. I am sure there is no way you can get this kind of service in the summertime because you can barely move in there. So I don't wanna let the secret out. But I hate when people gatekeep, So if you wanna try this location of Nathan's come in the wintertime. Parking right out front! For my family coming from Suffolk County to Brooklyn it's worth the trip! It's only 44 miles away but NY traffic it took us 1 hr 45 minutes to get back home. Ridiculous, but worth it! Visited 2-28-2026

    Donald J.

    They still serve the deep fried frog legs a little spicier than the last time but they were still delicious. I also got their famous hot dogs and fries and they were just like I remember with that wonderful snap when you bite into the hot dogs and the fries crispy and delicious.I will definitely be going back again and again.

    Waiting for Corn Dog Nuggets and Bacon Cheese Fries in 70' weather
    Elisha C.

    I enjoyed eating here. Ordering from the kiosk for smaller orders is practical. It is busy! And a new York beach crowd for sure. The kiosk has a smaller menu, so next time when I have time to wait in line, I will have to try their bigger bites, like a burger!!

    Regular Nathan's, and chili cheese dog
    Christina C.

    Nathan's is like walking into a Time Machine and a movie all at once. The vibe is perfection. The staff were friendly and quick there are clear lines to order and get the process done fast and you get to eat in one of the most famous spots in the world. The hot dogs were delicious the large drinks are huge and the toppings are perfect. 10/10

    Hot Dog
    Jeff M.

    Nathan's 1310 Surf Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11224 Hot Dog From a historic standpoint, this casual hot dog restaurant is a goldmine. This is the original location that originally started out as a hot stand in the early 20th century. The annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest is held here. And it is conveniently only footsteps away from the Coney Island Boardwalk. Hot Dog: On a positive note, there was no extra charge for the sautéed onions in the frankfurter. Sadly, the hot dog did not live up to the hype. The dog was served room temperature and the bun looks like it has seen better days. Its taste was average at most and I felt the effort attempt wasn't there. Overall, if you are in the area and need a quick bite, I'd suggest pulling up. Otherwise, you will be highly disappointed if you make a special trip expecting the hot dog of the century. #nathans #nathansfamous #nathanshotdog #brooklynny #originalnathans

    Lina A.

    I have LOVED Nathan's Famous food ever since I was a young girl growing up in Coney Island and nothing has diminished my love for it. Hot dogs, French fries with cheese and delicious lemonade is my favorite order. The staff are amazing and their customer service skills are superb. I will always support Nathan Famous as long as their doors stay open.

    Allison H.

    We were visiting New York and of course had to try Nathan's Famous dogs! This place was so good! I would definitely eat here again. Highly recommend!

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    How much for the clams on a half shell?

    They range from just clams to combos. $14-20

    What kind of clams and oyster they are serving?

    Fried & on the half shell clams. I don't recall any oysters.

    Do they still sell fresh oysters on the half shell.?

    I was there last year and I didn't see any, but then again, I wasn't looking for them!

    Do they sell foot long hotdogs?

    I don't think it was foot long but it was bun length

    Do they still have their plant based dogs? They don't appear on the online menu.

    No

    Does this location offer any indoor seating? I'm going for New Year's with my kids and we don't want to eat outside in the cold.

    Maybe this changed over the past few years, but yes, they had indoor seating when I was there earlier this year.

    Any of my local Yelpers know the inside scoop for the old Surf Theater across from Nathan's .... new scaffolding up this year?

    Scaffolding still there June 17th, no other insight..

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    Brooklyn Burgers & Beer

    4.1
    (493 reviews)
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    Great big burgers with a good amount of seating. This is the perfect spot to come by to watch a…read moresports game but I came during lunch and they have an amazing lunch special that allows you to customize a burger with a side of fries. The wait is slightly long but its 100% worth it if you have the time to wait.

    I stopped by Brooklyn Burgers & Beer during a work trip to quell a burger craving. Menu looked…read morepromising but unfortunately it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. Let's start with the good - the service and ambiance were on point. I went on a Sunday evening around 7pm. It was busy inside, but since I was a solo diner I was seated immediately by the bar. The servers were friendly and attentive. Probably 3-4 different people checked in multiple times throughout the meal. Where I struggle is with the actual burger itself. As a non-resident New Yorker, for me $22.50 is a lot to spend on a burger and fries. It needs to rock my world at that price point. And it just didn't. I got the B&B Burger. The onion ring tasted like it had been refried a second time to make my burger. The bread was crumbly like it was on the verge of going stale. The actual beef patty itself was decent - good flavor. Usually I can overlook an okay burger if the fries are top notch, but these fries were under-seasoned and also 'just okay'. I also got a side of Chicken Tenders. These were good - no complaints here. I really wanted to like this spot, but not sure this would be a return visit for me.

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    Emily

    4.0
    (996 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    We loved the food…read more Came here on a saturday for lunch before the world cup. We arrived just when it opened I think. The place was pretty quiet. Friendly waitress greeted us and sat us immediately. Menu's came out and they recommended a pizza and burger. We agreed and ordered. Place started to pick up and get busy immediately after we ordered. Food came out pretty quickly. We each had a burger. Not a lot of options on the menu but we all tried the emily burger. It was worth it. Think, juicy and with an amazingly unique taste. The ingredients were high quality, the burger cooked to perfection. The table also split the modern pizza (I think). Not sure what to expect from this one but turns out it was perfect, unique and delicious. The cheese taste really shined through. Overall, we were super happy with the food here. Stop by if you have a chance.

    Greetings all, it's been a while but here I am. Let's talk about Emily a quant pizza restaurant…read morethat you could easily walk pass and not know what they sold. Today however it wasn't pizza that brought me here, it was the famous Emmy Burger. To begin with the atmosphere of the restaurant is dim lighting a few tables with a reasonable sized bar in the middle of the room. They also have an open kitchen concept where just past the bar you can see the cooks working. My server Inda was polite and knowledgeable about the menu. My burger was excellent, normally I don't eat my burger with a knife and folk, but in this case with all the cheese and sauce oozing down the sides, not to mention the caramelized onions, it was necessary. (If I were home I wouldn't mind having burger juices running down my arm, but other people were eating in the restaurant also). The tiny pickles which I can't remember the name of were an added treat to the burger. I decided to order mine with the loaded fries. Just imagine the ground burger with all the toppings covering french fries and add melted white cheese. Since I was alone I didn't order a pizza because how would I eat it all, but next time I will try the pizza. I don't mind paying extra for a burger when it's aged beef and the taste is great. I definitely recommend this location. There is a fast food burger restaurant next door to Emily's but I can't imagine there burgers compare. I will try them another time and let you know. That's all for now, see you on my next review.

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    Roll-N-Roaster

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Okay, I'm ready to cast my vote in Brooklyn's "Roast Beef War." Roll-N-Roaster vs Brennan &…read moreCarr's. Both restaurants have been in business for well over half a century with well-deserved accolades. Despite having grown up in Brooklyn, I hadn't been to either before this year. I read reviews and actually asked ChatGPT what to order at R-N-R. We went with its suggestion: medium roast beef with cheese, onion rings, root beer and lemonade. My sandwich was more well-done than requested. They don't offer 'rare'. The few bites with red meat were infinitely better than the rest of the sandwich. The roll, as everyone points out, is baked in house. Though light and puffy, it didn't outweigh overdone beef. Onion rings were great, root beer average, and lemonade -- per my husband who loves lemonade -- excellent. While I wouldn't balk about returning, my vote goes to Brennan and Carr, though truly, when cooked as requested there is no substantial difference. If you take the train, get off at Sheepshead Bay Road and head south. Turn left at Emmons Avenue and keep walking. Twenty minutes all told.

    Visited 7/17/26…read more First time being in NY, visiting my cousin in Brooklyn & Roll N Roaster is down the street. Seems like real local classic, very nostalgic feeling - need more restaurants like this all over! -Had roast beef sandwich with grilled onions, fries (uniquely kinda made - great with cheese!!), pizza & strawberry lemonade (didn't get pics) -Was in NY for 4 days, had RNR twice lol RNR being open till 1/2am & having quite a few different options is really nice & doesn't break the bank. Restaurant is also big, plenty of seating. Great for late night grabs or afternoon lunch! Sandwich was very tasty, pizza was good, that's strawberry lemonade was delicious!!! Definitely next time I'm in Brooklyn, stopping at RNR

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    Bun Haus

    Bun Haus

    4.7
    (33 reviews)
    9.9 mi

    Fast service and it's really easy to order through their website since customization is seamless…read more Restaurant itself is small, has a very small dispenser of condiments packets, and I'm not a fan of the rough napkins lol. I ordered: * Truffle Maker ($11.59) * Truffle Parmesan Fries ($6.50) * Chicken Bites with BBQ sauce ($8.05) * Large Yuzu Honey Lemonade ($4.00) Truffle maker was pretty good and I was glad I was able to remove the caramelized onions and truffle aioli (I'm picky). The bun is soft and sweet and the burger has a good amount of sautéed mushrooms. Truffle Parmesan fries were pretty standard, but still very good. Yuzu honey lemonade has bits of citrus at the bottom of the drink and it was refreshing. I saved the chicken bites hours later and it was still pretty crispy after being microwave. Texture was reminiscent of Taiwanese popcorn chicken, nicely seasoned. Overall had a pleasant experience, I definitely want to return and try the rest of their menu.

    Ambiance 10/10 When I walked in, the restaurant's color…read morescheme made me feel drawn in. The stools weren't too high or too low. Considering the height of the table, they were the perfect height. I like the music that was being played. The music wasn't too loud or too low. I was able to make conversation without the music being overwhelming. Service 10/10 This joint has a self-order/self-checkout option, which makes it easier. They also have a restroom. Not all restaurants have restrooms that are made available to customers. That is an A+ in my book. Food 10/10 I ordered Hous Burger (hold the onions. Don't at me) it was pretty good. The taste of their burgers is different from most of the burger places I have tried before. I have also ordered Yuzu Honey Lemonade. I was trying to taste the honey in the lemonade. I guess I was expecting too much. The drink was refreshing. I may try the Matcha Yuzu Lemonade next. I met a gentleman who goes by the name Ten P aka 10pushups on IG. He recommended that I try his cola shake. That is what I got, plus the whipped cream. I was honestly looking for the taste of Coca-Cola because Cola is in the name. Regardless of what I expected, the shake was pretty good. I am not a shake person, so when he asked me to try it, I made an exception. Overall: I plan on coming back to Bun Haus. This was good eats.

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    Brennan & Carr

    Brennan & Carr

    4.0
    (896 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    It's an old school restaurant with a dark dining room that seems like it's been there forever and I…read moremean this in the best possible way. The service is impeccable, the wait staff is well versed in the menu and will offer help if you don't know how to truly get the best sandwich that you can. The star here is the roast beef sandwich, it's moist and flavorful and cooked absolutely perfectly. My suggestion is to order it with cheese and have it dunked in the au jus. I prefer what they call a "knife and fork job" where the sandwich, the meat the bread is all dunked and comes out in a river of au jus. They make amazing sides, I typically go for the onion rings and corn fritters which are tasty, fried nugget of sweet corn and they are delicious. Do note, they only take cash and sometimes it takes a while to get your food but in the end it is so very worth it.

    Though I grew up walking distance from this restaurant, I'd never been. And it's not new! Brennan…read more& Carr was established in 1938. Curious about the "famous" Brooklyn roast beef war -- yeah! it's a thing! -- T and I decided to see for ourselves. (Once I try the competition I'll weigh in with my vote.) With a reputation built on beef we ignored other options and researched how to order. You can get double dip, "dingle-dangle" (don't ask), cheese/no cheese ... it was confusing. We both went with rare roast beef, cheese and onions. T asked for his double-dipped in gravy. Yum! Short of five stars, but yum nonetheless. We ordered two unhealthy sides which added to the decadence of our lunch: corn fritters and onion rings. If you only get one, go with the fritters. The place is busy. You'll likely have to wait a bit -- but I found it interesting to watch the guys at the counter work. Service was friendly and attentive. Unlike someone's comment about paying blind -- not so. We were given a check with an accurate breakdown of what we ordered. Prices are posted. And yes -- cash only.

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    Au Cheval

    Au Cheval

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    9.9 mi
    $$$

    It was a fannnnnntttttassstic burger. I don't know how this compares to Chicago, but this is legit…read morethe best burger I have eaten in a while. I didn't do the egg, which I regret, but did get the thick cut bacon. The burger is a must! It's probably the best burger I have eaten in a long time. Hospitality wise, it was top notch. This group knew I had a shellfish allergy and took extra time to make sure there was no cross contamination with the burger. The wings were good as well, but I wouldn't bank on it being the draw. They also come with a warm towel, which is a really nice touch. Overall, just a great experience. I have been twice, so it is more than a one time stop.

    This was my first time visiting Au Cheval, and I couldn't wait to finally try the burger. We had…read morereservations but still waited about 20 minutes to be seated. The restaurant was extremely busy and much noisier than I expected. I ordered the double cheeseburger with bacon and an egg, and I have to say, it was a thing of beauty. It may be the best looking burger I've ever had. It tasted really good too, but for me it didn't quite live up to the hype. It was a very good burger, just not the best I've had. My wife had the fried chicken sliders, which unfortunately were pretty unmemorable. The chicken really could have benefited from more seasoning. Service was average, not bad by any means, but nothing that stood out either. Overall I'd give it 3.5 stars, I'm glad I finally tried Au Cheval and the burger was definitely good, but considering all the hype, I was a little let down by the overall experience. I'll have to try the original Chicago location at some point for comparison!

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