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P.J. Clarke’s

4.2 (26 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Oysters Rockefeller
Bruce H.

I had a delivery order from the new P. J. Clark's on 33rd Street. The food was good. I had Oysters Rockefeller, New England Clam Chowder, the 1884 Cheeseburger with Onion Strings and the Rice Pudding. The oysters were fresh with a nice seasoning of Parmesan cheese and spinach. The clam chowder was a little light of clams but otherwise decent enough. I liked the cheeseburger which was nice and thick and a perfect medium, as requested. The onion strings were delicious. The bread pudding was like a muffin with cream sauce on the side, a little different but very good. Packing was well done and delivery was fast. Overall, a simple but good meal...would order from them again.

Espresso martini
Sara S.

So stopped here on my way back from the NY Auto show and I was HUNGRY! I mean, when am I not?? lol I ordered the fish and chips and an espresso martini. The bartender was friendly and patient. My drink was very good. The food was hot and delicious. The atmosphere was giving upscale pub, but a nice tolerable vibe. Talking made easy (no shouting over music). Nice chill after work atmosphere. Also thanks to Louis (the bartender) for being so nice and personable.

Stefan C.

While in the city, I dined at P.J. Clarke's, a New York institution dating back to 1884. Given its history and reputation, I had high expectations, and P.J. Clarke's absolutely delivered. The martini arrived in a coupe, perfectly chilled and stirred with just the right amount of vermouth. Not overly boozy, not drowning in vermouth, just a beautifully balanced martini. The personalized skewer featuring the P.J. Clarke's name was also a fun old-school touch. The olives were meaty, flavorful, and not overly salty. And when it came to the food, the martini paired perfectly with the fresh oysters and burger. The oysters were cleanly shucked, fresh, and finished with that perfect briny bite. The burger was cooked beautifully and came with crispy, thin fries. To top it all off, the staff was accommodating and attentive, making the entire experience even better. A classic New York City martini in a classic New York City setting. Well-balanced, flavorful, and served with just enough old-school charm. P.J. Clarke's understands the assignment.

My bland and sad lobster roll
Mark F.

Went to this place for a group dinner for their first full night opening. The service was great and the servers were friendly and fun. The vibe is a pub-type bar, loud, lively, bright colors, and crowded. That was all fine. But the food is VERY mediocre. We started with the crispy long island oysters, tuna tartare tacos, bread with honey butter, and crab claws. All very mediocre, lacked flavor, and overall just ho hum. The crispy oysters had so much breading that you couldn't taste the oysters. The bread tasted like it was from a supermarket, the honey butter was just regular butter with honey poured on top, and the crab was flavorless. I hoped for better with the main course. I ordered a lobster roll, Conneticut style, and thought I'd get a good lobster roll given they do a lot of seafood. It was the most flavorless lobster roll I've ever eaten. People at our table who ordered different things were asking if they had salt becausebl of how bland everything was. The best part was dessert. We got the bread pudding which looked dense and dry but was quite good, not overly sweet, well cooked and tasty. But all in all, don't come here if you want good food. A good place for you to grab some drinks with friends and then eat somewhere better, which shouldn't be too hard to find given it's New York.

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Leslie D.

Woohoo first to review! P.J. Clarke's Oyster Bar & Grill (aka P.J. Clarke's Midtown West) has FINALLY opened. At long last, a decent bar in the area -- Hudson Yards is slowly getting better! This P.J. Clarke's has been in the works for over a year now and my colleagues and I eagerly kept watch on when it would open. That day (today) has arrived. In general my favorite food things to order at PJ Clark's are the burgers. For lunch we got an order to go of the trio mini burgers and the Caesar salad. Both were made fresh and delicious. I love a good Caesar salad. True they are a little pricey for a casual lunch but if you want great quality, doesn't hurt to splurge a little. And then because we love a good thing, we went after work for drinks to really soak in the new space. I got my usual Old Fashioned! The layout is so spacious with a rectangle bar and specific oyster shucking area. In the back is a separated dining area in case you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the bar crowd. Oh and the service was wonderful. Everyone greeted me with such kindness and warmth, and I saw that the managers were going around and asking everyone how they're enjoying their beverage or food, etc. Shout out to Julie who was super friendly! Bartenders were great too. Such a welcome addition to the hood! This will definitely become one of our new favorite haunts.

Tansy W.

Great addition to the neighborhood but always packed! Good luck walking in so try to make a reservation. Oysters are fantastic. Burger is pretty good also as is the salad with salmon.

Jessie K.

The hostess was friendly and chatty while we waited for our table. The host who led us to our table was also quite polite and hung up our jackets. They treated us like refined guests. Definitely caters to the more corporate crowd, most clients seemed to have come from work. The bar is pretty spacious. Really liked the appetizers. It was nice that the zucchini chips came with tzatziki sauce. The cheesesteak egg rolls are definitely a hit. Be warned the sauce is spicy.

Bridgette S.

Absolutely wonderfulll after work date night. My dream American spot -- good lighting and vibes, delish oysters and burgers & an ice cold dirty martini! The service is so friendly and kind. 10/10 def come here!

Oyster menu
Katie L.

Stopped in to PJ Clarke's on an incredibly busy Saturday (World Cup, Knicks final, Mets game) as we were traveling back through Penn Station. We got a spot right at the oyster bar. Louis helped us pick the freshest oysters. It was my husband's birthday and he gave us a couple shrimp complimentary. Clean bathrooms and so happy we stopped in. Louis was great. Will return next time in the city.

PJ Clarke's Lobster Roll
Alan B.

We ordered for delivery two of their lobster rolls on a special though the regular price was priced right. It was the best lobster roll I have ever eaten whether in NY or Maine. The very large portion of meat was fresh, very tasty, and came on a delicious bun. Unlike other lobster rolls that add fillers or seasonings that cover up the true sweet lobster taste, their lobster meat was a true gem of perfection with minimal seasoning and mayonnaise. I will definitely order again very soon!

Jane B.

Got lunch on a Friday at Hudson Yards and after wandering through a few spots, we ended up choosing P.J. Clarke's Hudson Yards, which had actually just opened that day. There were four of us, and we were seated immediately. The restaurant is spacious, there's a huge bar area, plus multiple dining rooms. Most of our group ordered cocktails, and the drink list was extensive with plenty of interesting options. The menu has several burgers, from the classic to the "Bartender's Burger," which comes with smoked bacon, mushroom confit, Asiago cheese, and their special sauce. It includes fries and is priced at $25. The portion was a good size, not massive, but between the burger and fries, it was definitely filling. Our waitress was friendly, upbeat, and attentive. Overall, it's a great stop if you're craving a burger in the area, though both the menu and drinks are on the pricier side, which is expected for Hudson Yards.

Chicken Pot Pie

Nice old school restaurant with decent service. Waiter seemed overwhelmed with few tables but was pleasant. I had the pot pie that had a glistening crust, tasty vegetables and good amount of chicken. Unfortunately sauce was bland for my taste but still tasty. Host was pleasant as we came in and staff seemed friendly and guests with me raved about their burgers and Cesar salad. Hence 4 and not 5 stars. Will give another try

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Really fun atmosphere and good food. Just a good solid restaurant. A nice selection from the raw bar.

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3.8(1.2k reviews)
1.6 mi•Midtown East
•$$$

This was such a great place to pop in and grab a drink. Service was amazing, great atmosphere…read more Cheesesteak egg rolls were the best food we had all weekend!

My friend and I came to PJ Clarke's to watch the Knicks in the NBA Finals, and despite the…read moredisappointing outcome of the game, we had a great night. We were thrilled to find two seats at the end of the bar when we arrived. As luck would have it, the two gentlemen next to us eventually left, allowing us to slide over and enjoy an even better view of the TV for the rest of the game. I started with a Tito's and club soda, but unfortunately, something seemed off--perhaps the club soda was flat. The drink just wasn't good. To their credit, the bartender took it back without hesitation and was very accommodating. I then ordered a Negroni after the woman sitting next to us highly recommended it. I don't usually drink gin, but this cocktail was absolutely delicious and changed my mind. Since we were there for several hours, we shared an order of zucchini and eggplant chips and happily snacked on them throughout the game. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, with a nice mix of ages and people enjoying the evening. We made sure to leave our bartender a generous tip since we occupied our seats for the entire game. Even though the Knicks didn't pull out a win that night, we certainly didn't leave defeated. I'd happily return for another game, cocktail, and fun evening out. And maybe even get dinner there. Little did I know there was another big room in the ack once you past the restrooms. They were having a thriving business there!

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P.J. Clarke's - Seconds in this pic - Lamb Chop, Smoke Salmon, Zucchini Chip, Avocado Toast, Chicken on a Stick.

Seconds in this pic - Lamb Chop, Smoke Salmon, Zucchini Chip, Avocado Toast, Chicken on a Stick.

P.J. Clarke's - Desserts of the night - Strawberry Cheesecake and Oatmeal Cookie.

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Desserts of the night - Strawberry Cheesecake and Oatmeal Cookie.

Holy Burger - Slider combo. $7.99. Good fries. Terrible dry sliders. Comes with a Polar drink also

Holy Burger

3.4(24 reviews)
1.6 mi•Midtown East

My friend wanted to try here combo special $7.99. It came…read moremini burger x 2, fries and drink. It's very small portions of all. One mini burger did it come with 2 chicken fries. French fries are much smaller than S size fries. So much disappointment with price. This is a kid meal portion. Order by touch panel or cashier. FIFA soccer game is showing. there's no restroom inside.

Pro tip- If you want a halal burger, go to BK Jani in The Hugh on 53rd during lunch hours for their…read moremuch larger burger, which also comes with masala fries, for around $15, which blows this place and 90% of non-halal spots out of the water. Also, an obvious side note- You wonder how a place that's been open for, I believe, a year and a half has 1500 Google Reviews? It's because they give you a free soda if you write a 5-star review, so I guess if you have a palate for Polar sodas, you can give them a five on that site. If you're going to get anything, go for the tender combo, as their sliders, burgers, and buns are bad. Anyway, it's nice to find a Zabiha Halal spot that serves burgers and other American grub in this neighborhood. I used to frequent somewhat similar spots back in the Arabic neighborhood I lived near in Brooklyn, and it was nice to see this place open a while back. I have tried a handful of things here, and honestly, it's gotten worse every time. The first time, I got the tenders consisting of six pieces for $14, which is honestly very reasonable. The thinner pieces were a tad dry, as the batter had become overly fried, but it's hard to complain about the price point. They also came with a perfectly alright sauce called Mambo, which they list as spicy but is as hot as a spicy McNugget or similar with a light sweetness. The second time, I had the Slider Combo for $7.99, which came with two chicken sliders (spicy if wanted,) fries, and a Polar soda. The fries were honestly nice and better quality than those at any nearby fast-food place. The sliders were dreadful, however. They were dry with overly breaded chicken with no pickles or anything else to help, so I guess that's why it comes with a soda or water. This doesn't help the even worse bun, which was dry as well, and makes a Martin's potato roll look like a Rolls-Royce. The Polar drink was, as expected, a worse Diet Coke. The last time, and the last time I'll ever stop in here, I got the Classic Burger, which is their smash patty with American cheese, holy sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion. This was the worst burger I've had in ages and easily the worst smashburger, with the meat somehow being dry. I guess the bun was different as it was larger, but also as the top was charred better than the burger meat. Maybe the signature burger for $4 more is better, but I'm never going to stop for it if they're careless enough to burn a burger bun. 3 stars for the chicken tenders due to the deal. 2 stars for the slider combo, as the fries were decent. 0.5 stars for the burger. 2/5

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Holy Burger - Some alright sauce. Slightly sweet with some tang

Some alright sauce. Slightly sweet with some tang

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4.4(1.1k reviews)
1.3 mi•Midtown West
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Nice little pub in a nice location. I got the best fish and chips I've ever tasted: the fish was…read morevery fresh and delicate, literally melted in my mouth, and the outside was crisp and tasty, too. The fries didn't disappoint, either. My husband had the JRB signature burger and he enjoyed it very much. They have a nice selection of beer and other alcohol. I would definitely recommend this place and would certainly come back again, when visiting New York next time.

Went in for a couple Guinness and left having eaten a full dinner, which is basically the JRB…read morebusiness model and it works. The pour is the thing. Two-part, proper settle, tight dome, no rushing it. That's rarer than it should be in Midtown where half the bars treat a stout like a lager. Whoever's behind the bar here has been trained or grew up around it. Food's better than a second-floor pub between 5th and 6th has any right to be. The JRB burger comes on a house-ground patty (they grind in-house, and you can tell, loose texture, actual seasoning), caramelized onions cooked down all the way, not just softened, good cheese pull. Fried pickles on the side had a crisp cornmeal shell and stayed crunchy under the burger juices, which never happens. Buttermilk chicken salad was the surprise. Chicken actually brined, crust stayed on, greens weren't an afterthought. Only real knock: music was loud. Not sports-bar loud, more like the bartender's playlist got away from him. Fine at the bar, harder at a table if you want to talk. Room's got real bones. Reclaimed barn wood, old rail track as a foot rest, that big 45-star flag on the wall. Been here almost 20 years and it's aged into itself. For the neighborhood the pricing's fair. Beats P.J. Clarke's on the burger, loses on quiet. Go for a beer and a burger, not a date.

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P.J. Clarke’s - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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