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

Friedman's - 31st St

4.7
4.7
57 Reviews
$30 and under
American
138 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
Please note that Friedmans happily accepts walk in parties at all times everyday. We unfortunately do not take reservation for lunch or brunch hours, so please come in to get seated or be added to our wait list.

Friedmans is a family run business, which operates locations throughout New York City. Friedmans 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

What 57 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friedman's - 31st St. shines with "great food and service," making it a go-to spot near Penn Station. Its "incredible selection of gluten-free options" delights many, especially those with dietary needs. The venue offers a welcoming "comfortable ambiance" and "attentive staff," ensuring a delightful dining experience for all visitors.

57 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Usual Friedman's breakfast/brunch fare but it's such a major plus to have a cheerful, clean and efficient place in the dispiriting Penn Station area. Big enough to seat all comers (so far) but good spacing of tables and not too loud. If they served espresso drinks it would be perfect.

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  2. Tom

    Bath2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great and would be even better if just slightly cheaper but that’s just NYC I guess

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all loved our meals, however, just a heads up that the restaurant doesn't serve spirits, which was disappointing for our group!

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  4. Jessica VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants. We are from Long Island and whenever we go to the city, this is our go to restaurant. Great food, great service and within walking distance from Penn Station. My son and I are gluten free and there are so many delicious options. Definitely a crowd pleaser.

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  5. Anne VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We found this restaurant right after seeing a show. We basically had appetizers which were delish. The avocado with rice was great. The sweet potato fries was a big portion along with the Brussels sprouts. Would definitively return.

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  6. GRACE VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a wonderful dinner while dining alone. I enjoyed the Roasted Salmon and cheesecake before attending a concert at MSG. The staff were all friendly and attentive. Thank you all for a great dining experience! I always like to try different restaurants and this is one definitely worth returning to.

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  7. scott VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great normal good before a game at madison square garden

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  8. Suzanne

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an enjoyable dinner… good food, good service, reasonable prices and I’d definitely return.

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  9. Brian

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful gluten free fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. So good we went back a few days later.

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  10. Randall

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for anyone looking for gluten free food. Just about everything is or can be made gluten free. It all tastes great. Try the banana bread. Service staff is very attentive, pleasant and helpful. It does get busy but it's worth it.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
Google Map for Friedman's - 31st St

138 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

  • 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, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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