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    Pete's Grill

    3.5 (474 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Emin G.

    One of the best turkey clubs I've had in a very long time!!! Bravo ... that was fantastic. Whole wheat toast, Sub turkey bacon Amazing job!!

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    Ingrid S.

    Came recently to try a few things on the menu with a friend. I have always wondered about this spot because it is the CUTEST diner ever. I am team diners and have always been team diners since I feel like its a dying business in the city. We need more of them and for them to stay. Especially since the prices here were fairly affordable and the staff was super friendly. They had some kind of a prix fixe deal going on so we started off with some salad and calamari. Both were pretty standard but tasty. For our mains we split a lobster carbonara ravioli and a steak. HIGHLY recommend the carbonara anything. That sauce is divine. The steak was pretty good. I feel like it could have used more seasoning but also I'm the one eating steak at a diner. Their sandwiches are bomb. Their chocolate cake is delightful. Although, fair warning that it's a mix between like chocolate, maybe lemon and vanilla with birthday sprinkles and syrup all over it. It's a party in your mouth. They also have a full bar and make cocktails and have wine, which I'm totally on board with. Gustavo is a peach and makes the best cocktails in town.

    Royce L.

    I must have passed this diner a thousand times but have never eaten here for whatever reason. I think they've added another part for seating in there parking lot so there are less spots to park but there is street parking and metered parking all in the area. Typical diner set which is a great thing. Counter seating, booths, and tables. I ordered breakfast and there were some burgers at the table. No complaints on the food and the service was good. I'm not sure if they are still 24 hours but good option for a quick bite.

    Bacon cheeseburger
    Farrah B.

    I came here with my best friend when she came to visit home. Her son and her husband and I enjoy enjoy sitting in the window watching the cars and people go by on Queens boulevard. The staff here was pretty nice and the food wand the food was pretty decent as well. Typical old-school joint, quintessential Queens, New York. Of course I kept it simple, grilled cheese sandwich with fries. It came with a little cup of crisp and fresh coleslow. They got burgers and breakfast foods in all sorts of other delicious things. They too, enjoyed their meals. Next time I think I'll try the grilled chicken salad. Everyone else in our section ordered it and it looked amazing.

    Mac n cheese + fries
    G R.

    7 year old says, "the place and the food is good and the people too and they have good Mac n cheese." From mom, "was surprised to find vegan food! Was perfect. The service is the sweetest, you can tell people here really care for their customers."

    Gordon Y.

    Cuisine: 6 Service: 6 Decor: 6 Value: 7 Overall: 6 Not bad, not great, just middle of the road. That's usually what most diners are. A large variety of food, sit down, grab a bite and you move on. You don't waste time sitting there debating if you just ate the best meal of year. Just eat and go. Pete's is along those lines. We had a group of six and I was able to try a few different things. The fried cod sandwich special was decent. Chicken Parmigiana was good too, but I would avoid the Lasagna and Burger. Sweet potato fries was actually a highlight, but the lobster bisque was terrible.

    Chewy chicken parm sandwich that was not edible

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    Awesome, cozy diner! I've only ordered delivery and food is always hot, well portioned, and delicious. I'll have to dine in soon.

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    Gracie Mews Diner - Mr. French

    Gracie Mews Diner

    3.5(488 reviews)
    2.5 miYorkville, Upper East Side
    $$

    We stopped in for a late night snack. It was so good that we went back the next day for lunch…read more We were on the way back from the theatre (Death Becomes Her, a wonderful show!). We were hungry, it was cold outside, and Gracie was between our subway stop and where we were staying. On a whim, I ordered a bowl of their lentil soup. What I got was a LARGE bowl of thick and delicious soup. It was almost stew-like in its consistency and I could have probably finished the bowl with just a fork. Except that I couldn't do that because, as good as it was, there was just too much. For $8, this bowl of soup may be the best food value in the city. I was back the next day, at the crack of noon, for lunch. This time I had their Old School Burger. Similar theme... huge and tasty. The burger was cooked the way I ordered it and was flavorful on its own. The bacon slices were thick and their flavor really came though. The melted cheese and fresh onions rounded everything out to a sandwich that would make Chef Slowick sit up and take notice.

    When ordering take out, every sandwich topping costs an additional $1-$3. That would maybe be…read moreunderstandable if they actually gave me the additions that I paid for. While we are on the topic of price, why does this place have to be THIS expensive? I get that it is on the UES and I understand that everything costs a ton these days but $27 for a tuna sandwich and waffle fries with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese seems ridiculous to me. Let's not forget that no lettuce or tomato were given. The food itself is probably a 4? and the staff seem nice and friendly. But fix your prices or don't call yourself a diner...

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    EJ's Luncheonette

    EJ's Luncheonette

    3.3(647 reviews)
    2.6 miUpper East Side, Yorkville
    $$

    One of the better diners in NYC. Place can be crowded on a spring / summer warm day. So can be a…read moreslight wait, the line moves quickly. I would recommend getting a variety of breakfast/lunch items to share with the group. Definitely cures the craving if you need a taste of many things.

    If you've followed my review journey here on Yelp, you'll know that I'm not a burger person. I'd…read morerather seek any other dish - Thai, Italian, Chinese, Korean - before I'd crave a burger. But my god, does EJ's Luncheonette hit the spot. No other fanciful iteration (get that truffle doused, wagyu versions away from me) can beat the classic diner-style bacon cheese burger. EJ's in particular was impressive. Thick slices of beef patty, tomato, and pickles topped with crispy bacon that crumbled in your mouth, packed between two brioche buns that were soft yet didn't disintegrate in your hands. Each element stood strongly on its own. The lettuce, crisp. The tomato, juicy. The pickle, perfectly sour, not too salty and cuts through the meatiness of the bacon and patty. If you've followed my other burger reviews here, you'll know how I feel about JG Melon, an establishment not too far from EJ's. If you're craving a burger, skip JG Melon's hour-long line and beeline for the counter at EJ's instead. It's just as good (perhaps even better) with its hefty size justifying the $21 price.

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    Hoexter’s - Double smash cheeseburger

    Hoexter’s

    4.0(110 reviews)
    2.8 miUpper East Side, Yorkville

    This place has been on my radar since it opened. I finally got the chance to try it last Tuesday. I…read morewas very impressed! Long narrow restaurant. Very dark in there. Tartan walls. Very cozy. Staff was incredibly polite. Our waiter was super helpful in explaining the menu. I had a frantic day, so I ended up playing it safe and ordering the burger. Man it was good. Fries were like McDs and perfect. Burger had a ton of flavor. For $29, I think it was pretty good for the money. The chicken parm I tried was good, too. The dry gin martinis were great. The waiter even fixed my drink order when I didn't like something the first go around. It is a neighborhood spot for me, so I will definitely be back!

    We enjoyed our evening at Hoexters. The restaurant is dark and intimate (on the smaller side) and…read morevery busy, with a lively, trendy vibe. Even though we had a reservation, we still waited about 25-30 minutes for our table, so we grabbed drinks at the bar--worth it, because the dirty martinis were delicious. Food-wise, we had salads, steak, fries, and burgers. I have to say, I wasn't expecting the smashburger to be as good as it was--it really surprised me in the best way. Fries did come out super salty, but they did remake them for us. Service was generally pretty good, but we were disappointed that one person in our group had to wait an extra 15-20 minutes for her burger while everyone else's food came out, and no one from the staff really acknowledged the delay. Prices were on the higher side. But to be expected for any big city. Overall, it's a fun, trendy spot that's great for a date or a group night out. Despite a few hiccups, we'd definitely check it out again if we're in the area. Tip: A reservation is a must!

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    J.G. Melon

    J.G. Melon

    3.5(1.7k reviews)
    2.6 miUpper East Side, Yorkville
    $$

    Walked in for a late lunch around 3ish on a Wednesday afternoon…read more One of my favorite cheeseburgers in NYC area served with dill pickles and raw red onions. Their cottage fried potatoes are one of my best choices to pair with the burger. Their melon decor is something that is just so very quirky and quaint for as long as I've been coming here. I love the "old school" cozy feel and charm like the tin ceilings painted over in watermelon pink, the stained glass window preserved in their decor and the wood bar. I did not get to finish with their delicious sour cream apple pie, however, I highly recommend it.

    An old timey New York icon of a bar, gets crossed off my bucket list, finally. I will never beat…read moreBobby Flay, but did try his childhood burger joint. I parked myself at the bar as patrons were leaving midday on a sunny May Day Friday. Lines of folks were outside waiting to get in to this very popular place. A noice burger it is. Served on a bed of raw red onion and sliced pickles. I would have liked it more if it was juicier, tho. The "cottage fries" were crinkle cut like the pickles were, and they thankfully were thin, crisp not salty or greasy. Kitty stopped by to serve up my burger. I am not much of a bar guy, to be honest. Never got to know a Norm. Looked to be filled with locals as the person seated at the bar stool next to me called our bartender by name "Bobby". That bar has seen a lot of NewYorkers over the years. Did not appear to be any tourists. A fun experience for me.

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