Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC)
Patsy's Italian Restaurant is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

1. Patsy's Italian Restaurant

7.5
236 W 56th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Theater District · 72 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kauffman: Amazing family-run Italian experience. Love the red sauce and the hospitality. Tell Joe, Sal, Frank and Vinnie that I sent you!

P.J. Clarke's is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

2. P.J. Clarke's

8.6
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Now fight your way to the bar and get yourself a Guinness and a cheeseburger.

21 Club is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

3. 21 Club

21 W 52nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 129 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Old New York glamour – gentlemen must wear a jacket and no jeans allowed. The service is amazing. Try the ‘21’ Burger.

New York Friars' Club is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

4. New York Friars' Club

8.5
57 E 55th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Social Club · Midtown East · 12 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Club for Rim Shots!

Russian Samovar is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

5. Russian Samovar

8.2
256 W 52nd St (btw 8th & Broadway), New York, NY
Russian Restaurant · Theater District · 77 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kauffman: The spot where Jilly's once stood.

Waldorf Astoria New York is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

6. Waldorf Astoria New York

301 Park Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 275 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kauffman: From '64 to '87, Frank and Barbara lived in a suite in the Waldorf Towers paying $1 million per year. There's a rumor they had monogrammed shower doors -- which disappeared during a renovation.

Mulberry Street Bar is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

7. Mulberry Street Bar

7.4
176 1/2 Mulberry St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Bar · Little Italy · 44 tips and reviews

Brandon M.Brandon McGraw: This Little Italy bar and restaurant has been open since 1908, starting as a dive and going a little classier more recently. - From Eater NY

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

8. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.8
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 591 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: A classic New York pizzeria for a reason. There are no fancy toppings or lavish decor, but sharing a pie with friends on the red-and-white checkered tablecloths is all you'll need for a good time.