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Freemans

End of Freeman Alley, New York, NY 10002
nr. Rivington St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-420-0012 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.2 out of 10

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    15 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Irish/English
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Official Website

freemansrestaurant.com

Hours

Daily, 11am-4pm and 6pm-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.; 6 at Spring St.

Directions

Freemans is located at the end of Freeman Alley, off of Rivington St. between Bowery and Chrystie St.

Prices

$12-$26

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Hot Spot
  • Design Standout
  • Reservations Not Required

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

This exceedingly low-profile restaurant materialized at the end of a nondescript Lower East Side alley unknown to even the most intrepid hipster. Persevere, and you'll discover a taxidermist's dream of a dining room, specialty cocktails, and a homespun American menu tinged with the occasional Anglo accent, like devils on horseback and summer pudding. If you don't feel like battling for a Rum Swizzle (Haitian rum, lime juice, syrup, bitters) during the raucous evening hours, order one (or two) on a peaceful Sunday afternoon, along with a bowl of stewed plums (with Greek yogurt and vanilla syrup), a slab of excellent wild-boar terrine, and a fat lamb-sausage patty served with watercress salad, two poached eggs, and thick slices of sourdough. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Brunch

Daily, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Note
Reservations are accepted for parties of 6 or more

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Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
80% Would you go back?
66% Would you take a date?
20% Would you take kids?
40% Would you go on business?
73% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.4
Service: 6.8
Décor: 8.6
Value: 8.1

Great Dining Experience

andrieya from 11103 | Posted on 4/7/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 7
Décor: 8
Value: 9

We sat at the back bar on a Monday night and the place was packed. Cocktails were a little too sweet. Artichoke dip is evil it's so good! Sardines--a very fresh app. Delicious dressing on the gem salad. Corned beef tongue-okay. Grilled Trout was good but boring compared to the best dishes of the night-- Do NOT miss the pork chop and the fluke. Capped with oh so good Bananas Foster. Highly recommended

Lower East Side centre of the art scene in NY best dining in NY‎ -

markmwhelan from 10002 | Posted on 3/9/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Lower east side is the place to be for the art scene in New York and we were really happy to find Freemans after visiting the galleries on Orchard St (Michali Fine Art is incredible). Great food, service and the setting is like being back in the country restaurants in Ireland. Jesus, the food was just divine..look forward to returning.

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