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Friedman's - 31st St, New York, NY

Friedman's - 31st St

4.7 (70)
$30 and under
American
138 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001

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2 people
7:00 PM
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About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for brunch
Parties of 7+ can email friedmans31@gmail.com to make a reservation. A portion of our dining room is always available for WALK-IN diners everyday.

Friedman's is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Friedman's was named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase, “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch”. 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Daily 8:30 am–3:45 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    On 31st St between 6th Ave and 7th Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 70 people are saying

Friedman's - 31st St reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friedman's on 31st St. offers a welcoming atmosphere and "great service," making it a top choice for gluten-free diners with "excellent gluten-free options." Guests rave about its "delicious food," including standout dishes like "lemon ricotta pancakes" and "fried chicken." Conveniently located near MSG, it's ideal for pre-event meals.
70 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Arrived early and got right in, the place was empty, but it was around 4pm. Reservation was made online for 4:45. There were 2 adults and 3 teens. We had a 7pm show so this was great. I asked if they did anything for birthdays and I got a blank stare, such a weird reaction, but they did do a candle, which was perfect. Surprised because later I saw them bring out a cake with candles for another table. Food was served fast and plenty of staff available. Entrees were good, not great. 3 ordered burgers, which were not a hit. 1 ordered the grilled cheese, very good, 1 ordered chicken entree, which was ok, kind of bland. Appetizers, mac & cheese balls and sweet potato fries were deelish, we actually ordered more before finishing the first order. Brownie dessert and cc cookies were very good, we left nothing! Yes, waiters were attentive, but it was odd that there was no umph, kinda lacked any personality from the staff. Nothing wrong, just seemed off from beginning to end. If you’re looking for a lively fun restaurant, this is not the location for you. If you want decent, with some great food, fast service, give it a try! Just being honest…we ate, all were stuffed and happy in the end.

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  2. Al VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Can’t beat it for a really good lunch! Close to MSG before or after an event.

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  3. ROSEMARIE

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken salad was excellent with grilled chicken strips on top and a deliciously seasoned salad bed. The crispy hoisin noodles on the salad added an extra touch of flavor. I haven’t enjoyed a restaurant salad as much in a long time.

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  4. Dyetta

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant, professional service and delicious food.

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  5. Irene VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The gluten-free lemon ricotta pancakes are so yummy. Fluffy and deliciously piled with fresh whipped cream and strawberries. No need for the equally delicious vermont maple syrup but it was nice to know it was real syrup.

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  6. Bonnie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Safe for celiacs! Food was great!!! We travel from NJ and always stop by for a meal

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  7. Cassandra

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just love this place. It’s so comforting, and the food is always good.

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  8. Nick

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding - food was great and for the money in that area of NYC it was great value.

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  9. Marie

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good experience. Server was great. Food was lovely. Brothers Birthday Breakfast and we got birthday cookies 😃 which was a lovely gesture!

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  10. gerald VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Think of it as a quality diner or upscale "luncheonette", but food from the wide menu seems uniformally good and well prepared and service is both efficient and friendly

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2 people
7:00 PM
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138 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On 31st St between 6th Ave and 7th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Daily 8:30 am–3:45 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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