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Friedman's - 72nd St, New York, NY

Friedman's - 72nd St

4.7
4.7
135 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Gluten-free-friendly
A little about us & the culture that has been created… Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Friedmans was named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase, “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”. This phrase has gone on to be used in science, economics, finance, statistics, technology, sports, & now food. However, to put it simply, “to get one thing we like, we usually have to give up another thing we like.” Our mantra is simple, “Eat good food” and this is what we strive to deliver to our guests. For us, it has two meanings. Firstly, eat food that tastes good. Secondly, be proud of the food you serve. We know where our food comes from. We communicate regularly with our farmers and are proud to serve antibiotic free meats & local vegetables. Our mission is for you to love, respect, & enjoy, not only the food you serve, but also the team you work with.

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What 135 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friedman's - 72nd St. offers a "great neighborhood place" with a welcoming atmosphere and "consistently great food." Known for its "wonderful" gluten-free options, it's a favorite for Celiac diners. Patrons praise the "friendly staff" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for relaxed dining with delicious meals.

135 Reviews
  1. NYfoodtoeat VIP

    New York City52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great neighborhood place for informal dinner. Had the salmon burger. It was better than my home made burger. Very pleasant but can be noisy even at 5-6 hour

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  2. Connie VIP

    New York City73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food, always trust the glutenfree options here. Please ask servers not to bring a straw unless requested.

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  3. Jackie VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Went to Friedman’s last night for dinner as this is one of our local spots. When we checked in for our reservation, it was noticeable that there was tensions amongst the staff. We got seated after and placed our order. It took over 1 hour for our one sandwich and one salad to come out. Even after asking multiple times, they kept saying “we are working on finishing it up.” Multiple tables came in after us and were finished eating and paid before we even got our food. The waiter was kind enough to send out a dessert on the house, however, this did not make up for the bad experience.

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  4. Jody

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Friedmans to celebrate a birthday. A couple of us have to be gluten free. Most of the menu can be done. They are very careful and it's clearly marked. The food was very good. Highly recommended.

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  5. Brian VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Busy on a Friday, GF fried chicken good, but a bit dry. Overall service was ok. Specialty cocktail, not so special.

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  6. Edward VIP

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and drinks. Menu with both “healthy” and comfort foods. Pleasant staff. Fairly quiet, no real buzz but good conversation. I’d go back.

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  7. MARTHA

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the calamari special and they were delicious. The spicy aioli had a great kick and the breading was nice and crispy.

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  8. Ardith VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    💯Great chicken soup Branzino special was delicious one of the best I’ve had. OMG the chocolate babka 🥰

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  9. Danny

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing evening out before the movie. Super attentive wait staff and impeccable food.

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  10. Bill VIP

    Vancouver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food…great service….crab cakes were the best!

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FAQs

Friedman's - 72nd St offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Friedman's - 72nd St also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 932-0600.

Friedman's - 72nd St is rated 4.7 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Friedman's - 72nd St

50 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023-4199

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  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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