How is SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's restaurant rated?

Name: SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's
Address: 205 East 55th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 317-2044
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's

4.4

656 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

205 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

SIDECAR is PJ Clarke's handsome semi-private upstairs dining room. The birthplace of Patrick Joseph Clarke himself, for 50 years, it was a musty antiques office. Now, its wood beamed ceiling, exposed brick walls hung with fine art, and long seemingly endless space welcomes diners to one of Manhattan's most intimate dining rooms. You enter Sidecar through a special entrance on East 55th Street. The menu, prepared in Sidecar’s own kitchen, is Steaks, Chops, Seafood and Raw Bar. Whether seated on the long banquets that run the entire length of the room, or at a table on the main floor, it immediately envelopes one in a unique sense of clubby comfort. An extensive wine collection, personal attention and the quiet calm of a unique refuge complete the experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 317-2044
Website
http://www.pjclarkes.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Mike DeFonzo
Private party facilities
Enter SIDECAR through the private entrance on East 55th street & the staircase delivers you to a spacious yet intimate dining room of candlelit crisp white linens, reclaimed wood beamed ceiling & stone topped Osteria bar. Soft leather banquets & Bank of England chairs immediately envelope one in a unique sense of clubby comfort, enhanced by attentive personal service & the quiet calm of a unique refuge. Our food, prepared in our own kitchen is classic American; Steaks, Chops, Seafood & Raw Bar complimented by a New World wine list & traditional cocktails.The understated elegance of SIDECAR lends itself equally to Boardroom dinners, Holiday parties & Wedding celebrations. Larger GroupsCocktail Parties & Seated Dinners up to 30Exclusive Room Books:Cocktail Parties, Seated/Buffet Dinner: Up to 120. If you are interested in hosting a private event please reach out to PrivateaffairsNY@pjclarkes.com.

Location
205 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
55th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
Parking details
Parking is available at the GMC 919 Third Avenue Garage @ 229 East 55th Street Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues or the MPG Adonis Parking Garage @ 201 East 56th Street Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
Public transit
6 train to 51st Street & Lexington Avenue or 59th Street & Lexington AvenueE or V trains to 53rd Street & Lexington AvenueN R W trains to 59th Street & Lexington Avenue
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

East Coast Oysters
- 1/2 Dozen$22.00
- Dozen$39.00
L.I. Littlenecks
- 1/2 Dozen$15.00
- Dozen$25.00
Cherrystone Clams
- 1/2 Dozen$15.00
- Dozen$25.00
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$22.00
Classic Cocktail Sauce
The Sampler$55.00
6 Littlenecks, 6 Oysters, 6 Cherrystones, 4 Jumbo Shrimp
Lobster Roll$35.00
Pick A Style: Classic Maine (Mayo, Lemon, Chive) or Connecticut (Melted Butter)

Starters

New England Clam Chowder$16.50
Smoked Bacon, Potato, Cream
Creamy Tomato Soup$12.75
Farmstead Cheddar Toast
Third Ave Chopped Market Salad$15.25
Radicchio, Cucumber, Celery, Fennel, Green Beans, Bell Peppers, Chickpeas, Kalamata Olives
Cheesesteak Egg Rolls$17.75
pickled pepper dipping sauce
Warm Zucchini Chips$17.50
Tzatziki, Crispy Feta Cheese

Main Courses

Cedar Plank Faroe Island Salmon$31.55
Sweet & Smoky Glaze, Blistered Green Beans with Garlic Butter
Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast$27.25
Green Market Misto Salad
The Cadillac Deluxe$25.15
Double Smoked Country Bacon, American Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Sautéed Onions, Sauce Béarnaise, Sea Salt Fries
Black Sea Bass$31.00
Udon with Lemongrass & Zucchini
Center-Cut Filet Mignon Sandwich$29.25
Blue Cheese, Pickled Red Onions, Toasted Bun, Onion Strings
Maine Lobster Cobb$37.00
Maine Lobster Tail & Claws, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Scallion, Bacon Lardons, Avocado, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Soft-Boiled Egg

Sides

Roast Chili Lime Corn$9.00
Off The Cob, Cilantro, Cotija, Smoked Paprika
Blistered Green Beans$9.00
Garlic Butter
Baked Macaroni & Cheese$12.50
Smoked Bacon & Peas
Parmesan Truffle Fries$9.00
Parmesan Cheese Dusting, Parsley

What 656 people are saying

SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
2.4Value

Noise • Energetic

656 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 28, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good Food and Fast Service
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EricA
New York City11 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 26, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always like dining here. My only request is that the menu have more items or alternatively have daily specials.
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Blangaig
New York City28 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always dependable. Good food. Reasonably priced. Will be back soon.
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Jenj VIP
San Diego32 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I had high expectations but food was very disappointing. The ambiance was fine, service was fine but the food was sub par. My steak sandwich was tiny and overcooked. It tasted like it was made yesterday and reheated today. It didn’t make sense to send it back because it was a tiny 3 bite piece and I are one bite trying it.
SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke'sResponded on July 6, 2022
Hi Jenj, We're sorry to hear you were disappointed on your visit! We've passed your feedback along to our executive chef so that he can take a look into this with the kitchen. Please accept our apologies for not meeting your expectations. Sincerely, The PJ's Team
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Edwgol VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places to go for hamburgers
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant! Hope it be coming back for diner and the weekends!
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SatishV
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service by the host and wait staff and excellent tasting food, will be back again.
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DeepakC
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place to enjoy a meal in an upscale setting with terrific ambience. When we had lunch there it was not too terribly crowded so really enjoyed the quiet and the service is excellent. DeepakC
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SuzanneF
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had lunch at Sidecar with a friend I had not seen in months on the second day of reopening. Received a very warm welcome. Food and service were excellent. A little pricey but worth it for the quiet space and distance from other customers. Will definitely be back.
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Lynnea55
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as usual with superlative service.
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205 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
55th Street between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is available at the GMC 919 Third Avenue Garage @ 229 East 55th Street Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues or the MPG Adonis Parking Garage @ 201 East 56th Street Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues
Public transit
6 train to 51st Street & Lexington Avenue or 59th Street & Lexington AvenueE or V trains to 53rd Street & Lexington AvenueN R W trains to 59th Street & Lexington Avenue
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike DeFonzo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.pjclarkes.com/
Phone number
(212) 317-2044
Private party facilities
Enter SIDECAR through the private entrance on East 55th street & the staircase delivers you to a spacious yet intimate dining room of candlelit crisp white linens, reclaimed wood beamed ceiling & stone topped Osteria bar. Soft leather banquets & Bank of England chairs immediately envelope one in a unique sense of clubby comfort, enhanced by attentive personal service & the quiet calm of a unique refuge. Our food, prepared in our own kitchen is classic American; Steaks, Chops, Seafood & Raw Bar complimented by a New World wine list & traditional cocktails.The understated elegance of SIDECAR lends itself equally to Boardroom dinners, Holiday parties & Wedding celebrations. Larger GroupsCocktail Parties & Seated Dinners up to 30Exclusive Room Books:Cocktail Parties, Seated/Buffet Dinner: Up to 120. If you are interested in hosting a private event please reach out to PrivateaffairsNY@pjclarkes.com.

SIDECAR at P.J. Clarke's

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Raw Bar

East Coast Oysters

L.I. Littlenecks

Cherrystone Clams

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$22.00

The Sampler$55.00

Lobster Roll$35.00

Starters

New England Clam Chowder$16.50

Creamy Tomato Soup$12.75

Third Ave Chopped Market Salad$15.25

Cheesesteak Egg Rolls$17.75

Warm Zucchini Chips$17.50

Main Courses

Cedar Plank Faroe Island Salmon$31.55

Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast$27.25

The Cadillac Deluxe$25.15

Black Sea Bass$31.00

Center-Cut Filet Mignon Sandwich$29.25

Maine Lobster Cobb$37.00

Sides

Roast Chili Lime Corn$9.00

Blistered Green Beans$9.00

Baked Macaroni & Cheese$12.50

Parmesan Truffle Fries$9.00

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