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The Alderman, New York, NY

The Alderman

4.4 (306)
$30 and under
American
154 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Nestled right in the heart of Times Square, The Alderman, A modern American Tavern, promises an unforgettable dining experience that transcends mere sustenance—a symphony of flavors, a dance of textures, and a celebration of New York’s rich culinary heritage.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carsten Johannsen
  • Catering
    For large groups or private events please reach out to mottoevents@renwicknyc.com.
  • Private party facilities
    For large groups or private events please reach out to mottoevents@renwicknyc.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Cross street
    48th Street between 6th & 7th Ave. Inside the Motto By Hilton Times Squ
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    All major trains to Time Square, Bryant Park, & More.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Pre-Theatre Menu @ The Alderman

    $49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Before the curtain rises, immerse yourself in an unforgettable Pre-Theatre Meal at The Alderman. Our culinary journey awaits. Begin with warm, freshly baked Parker House Rolls, perfectly paired with our signature butter and Italian Pickles. Next select an appetizer such as our Herb Salad, Apples & Endive, or Chorizo Croquettes. Your main course awaits—choose from Half Chicken, Salmon, Lasagna, & more! Conclude your meal with a sweet crescendo. Our desserts are an artful blend of indulgence and delight. Taxes & fees apply. Available from 12 PM - 2 PM & 5 PM - 7 PM Daily
    Pre-Theatre Menu @ The Alderman Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour @ The Alderman

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    3 PM to 7 PM daily! Dive into crafted cocktails, fine wines, and cold brews. Dollar oysters await, along with more deals on delectable dishes from our kitchen.

    Happy Hour @ The Alderman Photo

What 306 people are saying

The Alderman 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Manhattan

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Alderman is a charming spot near Times Square, perfect for theatergoers. Guests praise its "warm and welcoming" ambiance and "attentive" service. The pre-theater menu is a "great deal," offering delicious options like skirt steak and salmon. Highlights include "flavorful" Parker rolls and the "amazing" herb salad.
306 Reviews
  1. Marcy VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Attentive service and the prix fixe is an excellent value. But we wish they would give some thought to the acoustics. The noise level is high and there are no soft surfaces that might help with absorbing some of it.
    The AldermanResponded 1 day ago
    Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. We value your feedback and see it as a chance to improve and exceed our standards, we will look into options regarding the noise levels. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc

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  2. Margot

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the Alderman is a delightful oasis in the heart of the Theater District. Not only was the food and service good but attention was paid to getting us to our theater curtain on time.
    The AldermanResponded 1 day ago
    Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc

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  3. Susan VIP

    New York City149 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Surprisingly good Times Square dinner option. We normally don’t eat so early, but had a 7pm curtain. Staff accommodated our dietary restrictions without up-charges (thank you). Must: Herb Salad. Fresh, flavorful varieties with endive. Smash burger was actually moist without being greasy (a treat). Frites are worth another visit! Decent wine by glass selection. Best of all, plates were well timed to not have us rush and we departed with plenty of time to get to theater.
    The AldermanResponded 6 days ago
    Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc

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  4. Heidi

    Pittsburgh41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The Parker House rolls, snack mix, wedge salads, and smash burgers were delicious. We loved the wine list as well.
    The AldermanResponded 6 days ago
    Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc

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  5. Dawn VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious (especially the bronzino) and service was great. Hip, fun atmosphere and convenient to the James Earl Jones theater.
    The AldermanResponded 6 days ago
    Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc

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  6. Steven

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nothing notable on the menu. Place is designed for theatre goers. Too loud to have meaningful conversation as time went on. We sat down at 6:15P on a Tuesday.
    The AldermanResponded 6 days ago
    Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc

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  7. Monica

    Austin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. The Bronzino was outstanding.
    The AldermanResponded 6 days ago
    Hello! Thank you for dining with us at The Alderman in NYC! It was a pleasure to have you, and we hope your experience was as delightful as the dishes & drinks we passionately prepare. For offers, discounts, & event information about Renwick Hospitality Restaurants & Bars, visit our website! We’re looking forward to your next visit and the opportunity to serve you again. @Aldermannyc @Renwicknyc

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  8. Myra

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dinner on Mother’s Day. The food and service were exceptional. The ambiance really set the mood. We will definitely go again.

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  9. TODD VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food, service, and prices that are clearly meant for tourists. For example, a smash burger that arrives on a B&B plate completely by itself. Not even a hint of garnish to make you feel it was anywhere near worth the $18 price tag. Just silly.
    The AldermanResponded on May 10, 2025
    Hello Todd, We sincerely apologize for not meeting your expectations during your time at The Alderman NYC. We have reached out to you privately to see how we can make things right. We truly hope you will give us another chance to demonstrate our commitment to hospitality. We look forward to speaking with you further. Regards, The Alderman Management Team

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  10. allyson VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I needed a fur coat in there-was freezing! So if you run hot-maybe this is good for you, but we were chilled! Service was great, very attentive. Did not love the food- had chorizo arancini - was more like a croquet than a rice ball, burrata was good, burger was the size of a frozen patty on a potato bun- came on a small plate all alone- zero garnish- no lettuce or pickle just a small burger on a plate- for 18.00+10.00 for shoestring ff. Wedge salad was drowned in dressing, my martini was tiny and served in a smaller version of a coupe glass more like a Victorian serving size. Three of us, dinner was over 250+ ( we did have a few cocktails however). Just not impressed here.
    The AldermanResponded on May 10, 2025
    Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. We truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us enhance our guests' experiences. We have reported the feedback regarding the temperature to the building and are working to make the space more comfortable for our guests. If you can, please reach back to us via OpenTable as we would love to make you a special offer when you join us for your next experience at The Alderman. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, Warm regards, The Alderman Management Team

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FAQs

The Alderman offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (929) 566-5280.

The Alderman is rated 4.4 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Alderman

154 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    48th Street between 6th & 7th Ave. Inside the Motto By Hilton Times Squ
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    All major trains to Time Square, Bryant Park, & More.
  • Executive chef
    Carsten Johannsen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For large groups or private events please reach out to mottoevents@renwicknyc.com.
  • Private party facilities
    For large groups or private events please reach out to mottoevents@renwicknyc.com.
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