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    P.J. Clarke's

    3.8 (1.2k reviews)
    PriceyAmerican, Pubs, Burgers
    Open • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    'Little Gem' Caesar Salad
    Marla F.

    Always been a fan of PJ Clarke's! I used to always catch the tall brunette male bartender who gave excellent service. He was constantly busy zippin around but maintained a nice demeanor and made everyone feel welcome! Must orders of mine: the burger! Although small, it comes out piping hot and the fresh white onion between the bottom bun and burger is awesome because it doesn't make the bottom bun soggy and catches all the juices from the actual meat. Love subbing the fries for a Caesar salad! Standout appetizer is the fried zucchini and eggplant with tzatziki-- crispy, hot, juicy and I get it every time!

    Karry L.

    Truly a classic that I'll continue to come to either sit a the bar or the dining room. cocktails are on point! burgers are solid! service are nice and quick. the only thing is it can be crowded after work.

    SAUTEED SPINACH
    Walter T.

    We got 3 seats at the bar in the front corner!. It wasn't the full at 6:30 pm on a Saturday night! We started w/ sea salt fries , spinach, and order the porterhouse for 2 people at the bar ! Our bartender recommended the steak to us ! It was delicious and we got it medium. It was very tasty cause I see the toasted the top for more flavor! We didn't get dessert but we eat almost everything!

    Food was great and our waiter, Mike was 5 stars. Lobster roll was so good! Excellent service!! :)

    Tracy Y.

    Came here mostly for the history and old-school NYC vibe, but honestly, it didn't quite live up to the expectation. We were seated at this awkward table right by the oyster counter--basically tucked under like we were hiding beneath a bar, which didn't feel great. They didn't have the dish we initially wanted, didn't have the beer we asked for, and surprisingly... no Tabasco at an oyster bar? Ended up with the chopped steak and a burger. The chopped steak turned out to be just a burger patty on soggy baguette--not what we imagined. Sauce was tasty, but still disappointing if you're expecting, well, steak. The burger was okay, but the bun looked kind of thrown together. Service was slow and not super attentive--we missed our chance to order when the drinks came and had to wait quite a while to flag someone down again. Nice to tick it off the list, but not somewhere I'd be rushing back to.

    Alexander B.

    Great American restaurant with an old school vibe. If you're out of town or out of country - it's a fun place to experience New England dining with some nostalgia in it. Great soups, great lobster rolls CT style. Highly recommend.

    RHODE ISLAND CALAMARI
    Kelly G.

    We love PJ Clarkes! One of the best burgers in manhattan. Its a sizeable and affordable meal, with a beautiful atmosphere. The bartenders are great, and every seat in the restaurant is great wether it be at the bar or close to the kitchen, or nestled in a private alcove. If you have a party of 3 or more, absolutely try and snag a reservation!

    Julia M.

    Very friendly service. Food came out very fast. Perfect cosmo. Perfect Guinness. I got the PJs 1884 cheeseburger, which they cook exactly how you like. The fries are plentiful, thin, crisp and salty. Just a great, unfussy meal in a neighborhood where that's hard to come by.

    CONNECTICUT STYLE LOBSTER ROLL
    Ellie W.

    Did I order a lobster roll at a burger place...yes I did and it was INCREDIBLE! The roll was buttery and soft and the lobster was so delicious I wish I had more. We started with the honey butter bread loaf and the cheesesteak egg rolls both fantastic. The staff was attentive getting our drinks and our food delivered to us fast. The place itself feels like walking into an old pub. The food was delicious and I'll be thinking about that lobster roll for days

    Dirty all the way.
    Mitra T.

    When in NYC, why wouldn't you go to PJ Clarke's! Love the midtown location! Great bar atmosphere, not stuffy but upbeat and festive, a place to have a good time. Are in the bar area, so ordered at the bar. Bartender was great with a good sense of humor. Good dirty martini to take the edge off a busy day!! Paired it with some hamburger sliders and it was a meal for royalty.

    Clarke Burger...
    Cosmo W.

    I love this place! Old school business lunch meeting place, but I was just meeting a good friend. I arrived first and let the hostess know that there were 2 of us, she said to let her know when my friend arrived and she would seat us. The place was very busy as it was lunchtime, my friend arrived and we were quickly seated in the back room. Service was quick, I ordered a PJs 1884 Cheeseburger with Bacon and fries. Food came quickly and my burger was awesome, as expected. Perfectly cooked and hot, as were the fries. Service was friendly and attentive, especially given how busy it was. Overall, a great meal, a great place to meet friends and a great place to eat. While there are many good places just like this in NYC, I will defienly come back.

    Jack W.

    LOVED this place. Walked in and just saw the bar. Then you walk back and get greeted by the host and walk to the back part with a candle lit dinner as if it's a steakhouse they recommend the burger. We all got burgers and were blown away by them and the onion strings. P.J Clarke's is a great fun spot to go to

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    Is the lobster roll good?

    It is! Lots of juicy lobster meat on a toasted bun.

    Is there happy hour?

    Yes, we offer $5 draft beers, $6 Guinness, $10 house cocktails, $2 oysters and $1 clams from 3-6pm on weekdays. Cheers!

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