P.J. Clarke's
Burger Joint, American Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
Lincoln Square, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The New York Times and The Corcoran Group
"The Cadillac burger is awesome!"(6 Tips)
"Amazing place, a bit expensive but great food and atmosphere.. Mac and..."(10 Tips)
"The mac & cheese with peas and bacon is honestly incredible."(17 Tips)
"House-made tatter tots are awesome and the oyster shuckers are pros."(8 Tips)
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Andrew CouldwellJanuary 10, 2018Really excellent burger and fries, one of the best I’ve had!! P.S. Ask if you can go downstairs, there’s loads more seats down there, despite the hostess (upstairs) saying there was a wait.
They changed the mac and cheese! Now with green onions and bread crumbs. Still good, but it's no peas 'n bacon mac 'n cheese. Cadillac Burger is perfectly cooked and has a hint of sweetness. Get it.- Paige CFebruary 18, 2015Lovely staff. Took no time to grab a table during Fashion Week. The mac & cheese with peas and bacon is honestly incredible. Order it!
Huaisi CenDecember 4, 2015I love their burger! And the location is very accessible to all the neighborhood, it also have a fantastic view of Lincoln Square at night.
Mariana PantalenaAugust 12, 2015Had the best blue burger yet. The apple pie can be divided by two people and it's extremely hot. So I recommend an ice scoop of vanilla ice cream to cool it off.
Eugene TroynovNovember 17, 2014Cool authentic place which gets you in Great Gatsby movie! Bartenders and waiters are mature aristocratic professionals. Good choose of beer.
- Chris ThurberOctober 26, 2014Had lunch with my brother and sister here the other day. Food can take some time to come out as it's generally packed, but their burgers never disappoint. You can't leave a bite untouched here.
Deon DJune 9, 2017The passion fruit creme brûlée was everything and the wagyu burger with cheese and bacon was great. There's a slice of onion under under the burger.- Garrison PriceJune 29, 2016Beers on draft! Sit at the raw bar and order oysters! They make tatter tots in house that are great. Perfect meet up spot when in Lincoln square.
One of the best burgers on the island. Bonus points: they cook their meat on the rare side. For sides, get the spinach, brussels, or Mac and cheese.
Alexandria PerryJune 21, 2014I work across the street and come here often. The bartenders always take care of me! Some of the best bartenders I've seen in the city! John is my man!
Monica CullenJuly 8, 2016They had a mango, mint and feta salad tossed in sea salt and olive oil--such a good combination. The service is also very quick!
Thaís SoaresAugust 9, 2018A bit pricey and my burger was lacking salt, but it was still really good. Meat was perfect. The atmosphere is nice and service is fast.
PaddyApril 21, 2016Excellent burger in this old school American bar. Lincoln Center location is more modern/upscale than the original but quality is on par.
AliciaFebruary 28, 2013If you aren't in a burger mood (especially if you're really hungry, b/c they are quite small) try the chicken pot pie...one of the best in the city.
Alec MMay 19, 2013They have ranch for the Mac and cheese squares that can be implemented for a variety of improvised non-Mac and cheese square uses (read: FRIES).
Tony XerriJanuary 17, 2013I'm not going to complain about the service, I'm complaining about the bad reviews. Service is spot on, food is amazing, and if it's too expensive you can get a circus animal grade burger at MdD's.- Wonderful winter spot in Lincoln Center, gets busy during shows/events. The Cadillac burger is awesome!
- Garrison PriceFebruary 29, 2016Sit at the bar. The bartenders are prefect gentlemen. House-made tatter tots are awesome and the oyster shuckers are pros.
The Corcoran GroupMarch 12, 2012Great place for a pre or post performance cocktail served by an old-school bartender (although it gets really crowded), but we’d suggest going somewhere else to eat.
Amanda TarverFebruary 9, 2016Such a price gouge because it's close to the Met: but the servers and bartenders are excellent, best in the city.- I'm shocked at the number of bad tips here. This is false. Yes, it gets crowded and the service can get overwhelmed, but that's par for the course with any famous NYC jaunt. Come on a quiet night.
Chris TruehittApril 17, 2011Food good. Decent price for it. Ribs are amazing. So is the Mac and cheese. So is the bread pudding. Really. Try it. And our server was great. Thanks Talya for a great dinner
Allie PDecember 10, 2013The BLTE is delicious. A bacon cheeseburger topped with a fried egg! Parmesan tater tots are a must, as well!
Kev SkinnyAugust 14, 2014A true classic. Get the cheeseburger. Add lettuce tomato caramelized onion and bernaise sauce. You can thank me later.
Aneilia McDermottDecember 1, 2016Hidden bar in downstairs is great pre Lincoln center show. Ketchup is awesome here... Don't ask just try.- Thursday's Blackboard Special of glazed beef short ribs (bbq-y) with a mac and cheese square and kale: YUM.
Diogo PaceFebruary 8, 2014I truly saw nothing special in this joint. I've also been to the classic one on the East Side too, and the ones in my hometown (São Paulo). Overpriced and puzzling menu. The atmosphere is great tho.- Classic burger. No frills. Worth braving a few tourists and a less bro-heavy ambiance than 3rd ave. bartenders downstairs are fabulous.
Juan MunozSeptember 29, 2015Liked the cadillac burger, the mac and cheese. Bread pudding was also good
Clare HoffmanJune 26, 2012Oysters we're excellent! Bacon wrapped dates were scrumptious and shoestring onion rings da bomb. Too pricey though.
Larisa GrollemondJune 26, 2016A little on the expensive side, but great fresh seafood and amazing burgers!
Julie SosciaSeptember 5, 2018Classic spot around Lincoln Square. You may get a few celeb sightings, food is pretty standard.
- Pratik PvdFebruary 10, 2014Amazing place, a bit expensive but great food and atmosphere.. Mac and cheese was amazing
Monica MarieSeptember 29, 2013The food is good, just had bad luck with the server. Just because we were rolling w/ a younger crowd doesn't make it ok to say that you "royally screwed up our table." I would have added the 20%, too!
Love this place. The bartenders are great (ask for Adam)! And the ambience is nice as well.
Food is pretty good pub fare but PJ's has gotten fairly pricey in the last couple of years. Beware the fish "taco" appetizer, which is roughly 2 teaspoons of tuna on a sprinkling of crumbled Fritos.
Of course burgers, but they have other really good options as well.
I like the original much better, but the burgers are pretty good here too.
If you are seeing a show at Lincoln Center, try grabbing a burger here. And make room for the cobbler.
Lulu AnguloMarch 1, 2012You have to order for the macaroni, peas & bacon and the turkey burger. Delicious.
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P.J. Clarke’s Lincoln Square sits next to one of New York City’s cultural meccas – Lincoln Center – and draws a vibrant mix of performers, stage hands, musicians, and locals.
Step inside and you are likely to be sharing the bar with some of the same people that you just watched on stage.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
(212) 957-9700
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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