The restaurant benefits from being centrally located, but thrives because of caring staff. Their…read moreattention to diners was outstanding. The excellence spans from kitchen expertise to design skill. The food demonstrates careful sourcing. My other friends will thank me for this place.

The food here meets needs both physical and emotional. The team showed real interest in helping…read more Their meats and produce are good quality with substantial servings. Low-key, comfortable vibe. May your visit go well.

Really can't complain about the lobster roll here. Was pretty buttery and the bun was nicely…read moretoasted. The fries were actually very amazing! I like more of the crispy kinds of fries and these fries were the perfect crisp - not too hard where it becomes chips.

I stopped by Paul's Daughter during the mermaid parade last weekend! It saw from their signs that…read morethey had clam strips and I had a craving for some fried seafood. Despite it being such a crowded day they took my order quickly and also brought out the food quickly! I ordered the clam strips and French fries, and it exceeded expectations, fries were crispy, and clam strips hit the spot. We were able to sit at their picnic tables outside to eat too which were nice and had an umbrella.

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest…read more July 4th tradition, was so stinking hot, about passed out during the heat wave of 102+ degrees with 90% humidity. Trying to view at the location was terrible, the stage was against the Nathan's Restaurant Building, then must have been VIP's or family inside metal gating, a side street and then an entire row of platforms blocking the view of anyone behind, we could see 1/4 of the stage. Was fun being there with the crowd noise, but not good to view as a spectator.

I was here for business. This is their flagship location, but I also stopped by for food…read more While I understand that the prices are a bit high--about $7 for a hot dog, with additional charges for toppings like cheese, chili, sauerkraut, and jalapeños--I can see why. This place is unionized and supports fair wages, with frontline workers earning around $15 to $16 an hour. Given that, I understand why the meals are more expensive. The service is decent--you have real New Yorkers working here, along with an immigrant workforce, which I appreciate. While English proficiency isn't always perfect, it doesn't take away from the quality of service. The staff is efficient, and despite the chaos of a busy environment, the place is accommodating. The restaurant is spacious, with a nice atmosphere and a great view. It's one of the best spots to eat if you want to enjoy the open space and feel close to the water. The decor adds to the overall experience, making it a well-designed and inviting place to enjoy a meal.

So when you venture downstairs to the expansive Dining Concourse at Grand Central Terminal, you'll…read morenotice a wide variety of dining choices. However, the true Sophie's Choice for me came down to two side-by-side kiosks both with their own devoted queues. One was Doughnut Plant with their most excellent yeast doughnuts (review: https://yelp.to/4ObjO25CMt). The other was this robust hot dog stand. Meryl would've been in such a quandary. Jamie W and I had been on the hunt for good Chicago dogs outside of Chicago. We haven't been that successful in the Bay Area, but we got luckier at this spot because hey, it's fricking New York City. Theirs sells for $8.25, their second priciest dog out of eleven appetizing choices. That's because it's an all-beef dog topped with the right ingredients - sport peppers, sliced pickles, green relish, diced tomato, diced white onions, celery salt, and yellow mustard - all of it housed in a soft potato bun (photo: https://yelp.to/k7MsuofUme). Fortunately there was an empty stand-up table where we gorged on them with full brio. Delish. Manhattan has everything. FOOD - 5 stars...fully loaded Chicago dogs done right AMBIANCE - 4 stars...it's Grand Central after all SERVICE - 3.5 stars...they run you through the gauntlet, for sure TOTAL - 5 stars...you can get a real Chicago dog in Manhattan...check! RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's my collection of bars and restaurants I've patronized and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2YS9ELs

After a long day of sightseeing in New York, this was a great little find in the Dining Area of…read moreGrand Central. It was pretty late and not every place was open. My husband ordered the Frankie's Cheese. He liked it. He wished the cheese was melted, rather than just put on top. The service was very quick and the employees were friendly.

One of days in NYC was a trip to Central Park to walk around and see the sights. We also…read morecoordinated a visit to New York Hot Dogs. Absolutely great dog. Service was fast and friendly. 2 dogs with a water was only $11! Fantastic deal. Highly recommend!

The service here was okay. This cart is located right in front of the MET museum. There was little…read moreto no wait when I was there. Regular hot dog was around $4. The hotdog itself was decent, but nothing mind-blowing. The toppings that went with it were a good combination. Not the best hot dog I have tried, but I would try it for the one time.

On the Fourth day in NYC, I said, "I command YELP to lead me to the best rated Hot Dog on the Upper…read moreEast Side." Yelp obeyed, and led me to the Hot Dog. I put it in my mouth, and that's what happened. I inhaled the whole thang down. Then I looked at what I had done, and it was good. I think the vendor's secret must be either using Hebrew National or injecting liquid into the hot dog, because it's so moist and juicy when you bite into it. The amount of condiments and kraut is just right.

I don't care if it's not in good taste to give a hot dog vendor 5 stars. When it's an unseasonably…read morewarm and sunny November day in NYC, you've been up since 4am for the first flight outta Chicago and you want to wander Central Park but don't think you can move because you haven't eaten anything except the American Airlines cookie things, just *seeing* the hot dog vendor equals 5 stars in my book. For $2, I enjoyed my first real meal of the day and the first in NYC in 2 years - a dog with spicy mustard and sauerkraut. And it was good, people. Reeeal good. Made well enough that mustard didn't squirt out all over me and peg me as the lame-o Midwesterner posing as a slick kitty from the city for a day. Delicious enough to soothe my empty stomach (yes, it's true - sauerkraut can soothe! Who knew?). I think I mentioned in my Renegade Craft Fair review that I purchased an "I [picture of Chicago-style hot dog] Chicago" t-shirt, which has led my husband and me to add "I hot dog Chicago" to our vernacular. Now I can say I hot dog New York, too.

I cam across this place while walking back from the pier and was curious to try it since I was…read morecraving some burgers. Food: The place serves Halal meat which is a great thing for people who needs it and have a wide collection of burger so making thw wrong choice is not possible. Although the serving of the fries was small, it was pretty good as they were crunchy and fresh out of the oil. The burger was juicy and the sauce was pretty solid as well I would say. I would recommend improving the bun tho Ambiance: few seating available so if you come in peak hours, be ready to be standing or take it to go. Service: Okay something interesting happened. Im pretty sure I was overcharged (same thing happened to my friend) I got a burger for 12$ + 4$(combo that has fries and drink). Which would equal 16$ on my credit card I saw I was charged almost 21$ which is impossible as there is no way there would be 5$ of taxes. Unfortunately I realized this too late

This is a favorite spot for me and my friends to hit after AnimeNYC or New York Comic Con at the…read moreJavits Center! The burgers are delicious, seasoned incredibly and cooked accurately to your preference. The menu has a great variety but we stick to the burgers since they are so satisfying. We crave it every time we're in the city! Service was nice and to-the-point. The restaurant is very small and better for takeout, but we always eat inside since we don't live in the city. Few things we didn't like that we wanted to note, luckily having nothing to do with food quality: - There is a 15% fee for dining in, which is honestly ridiculous and takes advantage of customers like us who can't bring it somewhere else to eat. - Many of the imagery used on marketing outside the store and on the digital menus are AI generated. This food is wonderful and can stand on its own, so the use of AI feels needlessly deceptive. If you are Halal, or are like me and just enjoy good food, this is a must visit next time you're in Manhattan!

Toastie Land at Bryant park Christmas Village was unique to check out!…read more We saw pictures of the rainbow grilled cheese sandwich and had to check it out! The grilled cheese tastes fine and now I can honestly say that I've had a rainbow colored grilled cheese sandwich. The stand was easy to find and the service was good. Not sure I'm a fan of the $18 sandwich price but the experience was unique.

We tried them out in Bryant park and the Mac n cheese sandwich was delicious! The bread was thick…read moreand so flavorful