Empire

Average Rating

75

When the Empire Diner first appeared on the corner of 10th Avenue and West 22nd Street in Chelsea, it was 1946, the second World War was over, and a relieved country finally had its appetite back. That didn't stop the Art Deco landmark from being largely abandoned until 1976, though, when a group of restaurateurs took the unlikely underdog and turned it into a silvered lightning rod for the New...

Posted on February 22, 2014. Brought to you by nyc.

Newly revamped art deco diner in Chelsea, where chef Amanda Freitag offers upgraded spins on classic dishes.

Posted on January 09, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Empire Diner, Amanda Freitag's Revamp of the Retro Icon

Amanda Freitag opens her much-anticipated revamp of the iconic Empire Diner tonight. Besides The Highliner's brief run in the space a couple year ago, the diner has been closed since 2010. Now the design firm Groundswell has spiffed up the interior while sticking close to the retro 40s-era look of the original. Freitag's menu is also an improved version of diner classics, with dishes like a...

Posted on January 07, 2014. Brought to you by eater.

NYC landmark famous for Igby Goes Down cameo. Original Fodero Dining Car Company chrome beaut dates to ’46. Retro diner vibe comes complete with stools, stainless steel, lots of ketchup bottles. 24/7 service drawing camera-toting tourists by day, Meatpacking clubbers by night. Classic diner fare— root beer floats, grilled cheese, rib-eyes. Upscaled ingredients and preparations, though, with...

Posted on December 28, 2008. Brought to you by blackbookmagus.

A 24-hour classic in the old rail-car style serving the food you'd expect: eggs, blue-plate specials, sandwiches and hot fudge sundaes.

This late-night landmark--and one of the city's finest examples of deco-diner architecture--is a low-key, after-hours favorite with everyone from club-hoppers to drag queens to investment bankers....

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on March 26, 2007. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

80

I was visiting NY with my teenage daughter. We went there as our hotel was closed by and I wanted to see that revisited modern style of dinner.
The place is really beautiful,the staff is very nice and paying attention to every detail. Our waitress...

Posted by Sophie1504 on April 20, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

60

Let me start from the beautiful interior of the diner, which is rather small but pretty cosy. From the outside you might think that you will enter an old diner, but once you enter the restaurant you will find a stylish and modern interior that...

Posted by Konstantinos V on April 19, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

20

I can't understand the good reviews regarding The Empire Diner . I went there mid week on a cold April morning to have breakfast and I couldn't believe how small the portions were on everything especially considering the high cost menu .
I had waffles...

Posted by anthonyar2018 on April 19, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Average Rating

100

As a fan of all things Art Deco I knew I had to try this place when i saw its streamline diner car design and I wasn't disappointed.
I got the New York Pastrami and it was very tasty. It came on toasted marble rye...

Posted by echo830 on April 14, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

FANTASTIC

Average Rating

100

This was our favourite place that we ate at during our stay. Funky building, friendly staff, OUTSTANDING food! Will definitely eat here again. Make sure to save room for dessert!!

Posted by therhinochaser on April 07, 2018. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

The iconic Chelsea diner will reopen in 2014 serving locavore diner fare from Chef Amanda Freitag.

Posted on November 22, 2015. Brought to you by facebook.

Empire Diner can be found at 10th Ave 210. The following is offered: Cafes. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In New York there are 208 other Cafes. An overview can be found here.

Posted on April 13, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Chelsea's Iconic Empire Diner was built in 1946. With the reopening of this historical landmark, Chef Amanda Freitag brings her imaginative style of cooking to the neighborhood. Guests can enjoy Freitag's signature dishes and all-day menu items along with classics inspired by popular American dishes from around the country. Designed by Groundswell Design Group with a modern yet cozy space,...

Posted on February 08, 2015. Brought to you by opentable.

After a brief hiatus, this iconic New York diner was reopened and revived under celebrity chef Amanda Freitag in January 2014. The restaurant offers popular dishes and quintessential comfort foods like matzo ball soup, cheesecakes and much more. The menu comprises of diner food-made-chic, thanks to Freitag's culinary flair. Try the buffalo skate wings or go for the Empire Burger, there is...

Posted on April 08, 2014. Brought to you by cityseekr.