Whitmans
Burger Joint and American Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at Village Voice and Time Out New York recommend this place
"The Juicy Lucy is near the top of the best NYC hamburger list."(76 Tips)
"Order the Crack Kale (crispy kale yumminess) as a side."(22 Tips)
"High recommending the Juicy Lucy with Blue Cheese fries."(14 Tips)
"My personal favorites are the bacon egg and cheese, and the hound."(8 Tips)
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Jens JohanssonOctober 15, 2015By far the best burger in NY! Try the Upstate Burger or Juicy Lucy or why not both 😉
Fantastic burgers. The PB&B is insane. The Juicy Lucy is just as good as the ones in Minneapolis
EJanuary 24, 2016Great for late night burgers but service? Not so good. Definitely some interesting inventive ones on the menu. Get the Juicy Lucy.
Stephanie RivkinFebruary 1, 2015Great for medium sized groups and birthday dinners. The kale is incredible, and the burgers are delicious.
Kinjil MathurNovember 7, 2015Outside seat(ing). Vegetarian sandwich option needs the add on pimento cheese.
Steven LambiaseAugust 8, 2014The juicy Lucy is pretty amazing, though apparently the manager was a jerk when we placed a large order for deliver to my company.
HolidayApril 16, 2018Juicy turkey burgers done right which is really hard to find. Outstanding sweet potatoes fries. 😋
Vaidehi KMarch 28, 2015The Juicy Lucy burger lives up to it's name and fame. Keep a stack of napkins handy when eating one.- drew tarvinMay 26, 2015A delicious burger but not the best in the city (JG Melon and Shake Shack both beat it out).
- Zack SheppardJuly 2, 2014All the burgers are great. My personal favorites are the bacon egg and cheese, and the hound.
The Jucy Lucy absolutely surpasses the hype. Incredible crust, great flavor, pink center, cheese. And I love any restaurant with house wine.
Gloria ChinOctober 11, 2013get the blue cheese fries, mangold (brisket burger) & juicy lucy burger (beef short rib)
Erin H.May 12, 2015Juicy Lucy burger is amazing! Need to order it atleast medium rare though to get the cheese to melt.
David SchorrMarch 16, 2016Really really really good burgers. This is now my top burger joint in downtown Manhattan.
Christian DickmannMay 10, 2015Damn, the "Juicy Lucy" is juicy! Great burger! I liked the relaxed atmosphere of this place.
CharlottesApril 7, 2015Loved the Brussel sprouts w cheese and bacon. Way to make sprouts unhealthy, yum!
Nicole FormicaMarch 3, 2016The PB&B for the win! Any burger with peanut butter and bacon on top should be illegal.
Justin GaudenziJanuary 5, 2016Makes a great burger, in the stratosphere below the heavy hitters like the spotted pig and minetta tavern- laurenJanuary 22, 2015Solid burgers and great prices. Get the pb&b and crack kale to share with the table.
The beats are bomb and the burgers are even better. Also... fried pickles.
Dana RosaSeptember 7, 2015Every burger here is amazing, but get ready to wait forever for them to bring it to the table. Slow food, indeed!
Liz DOctober 25, 2013The PB&B burger sounds weird, but is delicious. Especially when you add a fried egg.
Good place for a cheap beer and great burger. Best turkey burger in New York. Skip the Crack Kale, it's way too oily.
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burger is better than any other NYC burger + egg. Also try the house wine.
The burgers aren't only perfectly seasoned, they're also sized (and priced) to leave room for the milk & cookies
Jaime ScatenaJuly 24, 2013The PB&B Burger is something out of this world! PB & Bacon, what else should one expect?
Dianna H.August 24, 2012The Juicy Lucy was delicious! Also, the fried pickles were really tasty. I would recommend both!
Umair ZiaAugust 31, 2014Burgers so good, make you yell "Holy cow!"... For the delicious almost holy beef you are consuming.
NathanFebruary 23, 2012Fun Fact: Walt Whitman opened Whitmans Restaurant after saving up all the money he earned from writing fortune cookie fortunes for the local fortune cookie factory.
Be warned, the downstairs gets no cell service, but is much cosier and has more seating than the upstairs.
Sit downstairs. Order the Fried Pickles, Jucy Luicy, Crack Kale and warm Chocolate Chip cookie (with milk!)
Danielle DavisAugust 21, 2014Peanut butter and bacon burger -- throw everything you ever thought you knew about burgers away. This will blow your mind.
Frederik VosbergSeptember 22, 2015A perfect burger with a short rib patty and applewood smoked bacon.
Matthew ZambranaJuly 20, 2013Great burger good service but they cook it from scratch so it will be a while
Get the Juicy Lucy with Blue Cheese Fries. What a delight. :-)
Jon MaimonNovember 7, 2010Had the succatosh sandwich. Corn beans avocado and more. Pretty good but would have preferred it on something nicer than white bread. Cool vibe to the place.
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Whitmans Restaurant serves burgers and seasonal fare with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Opened by native New Yorkers, the concept was born by friends whose vision was to provide the neighborhood with delicious comfort food in a cozy, intimate setting...
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- Mon–Wed
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Thu–Sat
- Noon–Midnight
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(917) 261-2858
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