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The Alderman, New York, NY

The Alderman

4.3
4.3
254 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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

  • Location
    154 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
  • Phone number
    (929) 566-5280
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Carsten Johannsen

Experiences

  • Pre-Theatre Menu @ The Alderman

    $45.00 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

Menu

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What 254 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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 offers an "inviting dining room" and a "great experience" perfect for pre-theater meals. Its "unique and creative" menu, highlighted by the "amazing duck" and "scrumptious burgers," is complemented by "phenomenal" cocktails. Service is often "attentive and friendly," making it a "hidden gem in Times Square."

254 Reviews

  1. La Caille

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Julio was a great server and food was good. Great place to go before seeing a show.

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  2. Lindsay VIP

    Los Angeles19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pre-theatre menu is actually a really good deal.

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  3. Hayley

    San Francisco5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Burnt pancakes drowned in syrup with frozen berries. Subpar fries. Staff was nice.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t believe in a busy New York City Times Square hotel restaurant the level of service, personal attention and classy touches. This restaurant provides its patrons. No less than five servers stopped by our table to say hi and ask how we were doing and check on us. The prices are fair, and the selection are varied.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was friendly and fast! Got us out in time for our show.

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  6. Midtownfoodie VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot near the theater district. I will be back!

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  7. Sm66

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was fantastic. Food was delicious and the pre theater meal was a wonderful touch. Service was delightful as well!

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  8. Steven

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyable experience, but my NY Strip Steak wasn't great!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff again. The food and beverage manager is super friendly and professional. Ethan and Mia were great at the bar.

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  10. Andrea

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Alderman is a classy but relaxing hidden gem near Times Square and several theatres. We visited last week and had a fantastic meal! From cocktails, appetizers of smoked duck breast and Parker House rolls, and entrées of sea bass and skirt steak, everything was served quickly and was delicious (we were too full for dessert, sadly). Our server, Kara, was fun and gave great recommendations, and did a phenomenal job taking care of us! Although we weren’t going to a show the night we visited, I saw that they had a pre-theatre menu that includes appetizers, salad, entrée and dessert, so that’s something we’ll keep in mind. There was also a bar area with comfy seating. We’ll be back!

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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 4.3 stars by 254 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Alderman

154 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (929) 566-5280
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Carsten Johannsen
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