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Freemans

4.1
4.1
209 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
On the Lower East Side of New York City tucked away at the end of an alley is Freemans Restaurant. The unlikely location only adds to the charm of this colonial style tavern featuring traditional American cuisine with simple and rustic themes. Guests at Freemans are treated to an Old World d�cor complete with dark wood features and mounted antlers. Open daily for lunch, cocktail hour and dinner, Freemans is a go to spot for a unique and casual dining experience. The menu changes seasonally to provide a fresh experience on every visit. Starter options include maple glazed pork belly and the soup of the day. For the mains, try lamb shepherd�s pie or five cheese macaroni.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Daily: 6:00pm - 11:30pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 420-0012
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Preston and Ginger Madson
  • Private party facilities
    Freemans can accommodate private events of between 10 and 200 guests in one of our three fully private dining rooms, second floor or full restaurant. We offer a specialized seasonal menu with paired wines and specialty cocktails for your birthday, corporate event or wedding.
  • Private party contact
    Natalie Freihon: (877) 578-8193
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Cross street
    Rivington between Chrystie and Bowery
  • Parking details
    Parking lot at 14 Kenmare, two blocks away.
  • Public transit
    F/V to Lower East Side/ 2nd Avenue, J/M/Z to Bowery and 6 to Spring.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 0.4Value

NoiseModerate

209 Reviews
  1. karenb

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Reviewed on July 21, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    I have eaten here a few times, all for brunch. If you get there at the right time there is little or no wait. Brunch menu isn't huge but we enjoyed everything we ordered.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Definitely recommend.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Breakfast sandwich & eggs bacon & potatoes were good. My husband had an egg white omelet that was undercooked--had that slimy, yucky goo in top--ick. The service was excellent though. The place was crowded and while eclectic, not sure I'd rush back. It was OK, but there are a lot of interesting places in NYC

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I was treating some guests to a wedding luncheon. A girl called me to confirm my reservation. I told her, "Yes we will be attending. My partner and I are getting married and might be there sooner, is that ok?" Her response: "Uh no. We're booked. Do you still want to keep your reservation?" No "congratulations" no other explanation just "no. We're booked." I really should have taken my friends someplace else. The server was not pleasant at all. Just not the experience I hoped for.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I think our waiter was somewhat "over-attentive", but I put it down to a desire to please. Overall though, a pleasant way to spend lunch.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Derbyshirefan

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A relaxed, friendly dining experience with delicious food served promptly.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience is wonderful but the food was too healthy and veggie for my taste.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our brunch here! It's tucked away in an alley so we felt very local being able to find it. The atmosphere was so cozy and quirky. It felt like I was eating in Library in Hogsmeade. Would definitely recommend!

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  9. KNoelle

    New York City

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hopefully, we just caught the chef on a bad lunch shift. The food was mediocre at best, despite the fact that I asked the waitress what would be the best thing to get. I even let her know that I run a good blog, and it was still meh. Ambiance is fantastic. I'll go back on someone else's dime and try again.

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  10. Orionmocu

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Secret gem in New York. I've been here couple times and everytime was amazing . I would highly recommend.

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Google Map for Freemans

8 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rivington between Chrystie and Bowery
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Daily: 6:00pm - 11:30pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lot at 14 Kenmare, two blocks away.
  • Public transit
    F/V to Lower East Side/ 2nd Avenue, J/M/Z to Bowery and 6 to Spring.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Preston and Ginger Madson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 420-0012
  • Private party facilities
    Freemans can accommodate private events of between 10 and 200 guests in one of our three fully private dining rooms, second floor or full restaurant. We offer a specialized seasonal menu with paired wines and specialty cocktails for your birthday, corporate event or wedding.
  • Private party contact
    Natalie Freihon: (877) 578-8193
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