Freemans

Name: Freemans
Address: 8 Rivington Street, New York, NY, United States, 10002
Telephone: (212) 420-0012
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1

208 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Neighbourhood gem
Great for brunch
Good for groups

On the Lower East Side of New York City tucked away at the end of an alley is Freemans Restaurant. The unlikely location only adds to the charm of this colonial style tavern featuring traditional American cuisine with simple and rustic themes. Guests at Freemans are treated to an Old World d�cor complete with dark wood features and mounted antlers. Open daily for lunch, cocktail hour and dinner, Freemans is a go to spot for a unique and casual dining experience. The menu changes seasonally to provide a fresh experience on every visit. Starter options include maple glazed pork belly and the soup of the day. For the mains, try lamb shepherd�s pie or five cheese macaroni.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Daily: 6:00pm - 11:30pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Phone number
(212) 420-0012
Website
http://www.freemansrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Preston and Ginger Madson
Private party facilities
Freemans can accommodate private events of between 10 and 200 guests in one of our three fully private dining rooms, second floor or full restaurant. We offer a specialized seasonal menu with paired wines and specialty cocktails for your birthday, corporate event or wedding.
Private party contact
Natalie Freihon: (877) 578-8193

Location
8 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002
Area
Lower East Side
Cross Street
Rivington between Chrystie and Bowery
Parking details
Parking lot at 14 Kenmare, two blocks away.
Public transit
F/V to Lower East Side/ 2nd Avenue, J/M/Z to Bowery and 6 to Spring.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Soup of the DayUS$8.00
Devils on HorsebackUS$9.00
Hot Artichoke DipUS$14.00
with Crisp Bread
Frisee & Pickled Sallot SaladUS$14.00
with a Poched Egg curried squash & smoked ricotta crostini puffed grains & toasted seeds
Kale SaladUS$12.00
carrot-yogurt puree, toasted pine nuts plumped golden raisins & lemon vinaigrette
Warm Lentil SaladUS$15.00
with Roasted Chicken shaved cauliflower, fingerling potatoes baby spanich & sherry vinaigrette
Steamed PEi MusselsUS$17.00
chorizo, caramelized onions, potato, kale white wine sauce, grilled sourdough bread

Breakfast

Pineapple Upside-Down Buttermilk PancakesUS$12.00
whipped cream
House-Made GranolaUS$12.00
greek yogurt, seasonal fruit, honey
Scrambled Eggs with Roasted PotatoesUS$12.00
thick-cut bacon or breakfast sausage links
Open Faced Egg White OmeletUS$13.00
roasted mushrooms, westfield goat cheese, mixed greens

Side Dishes

French FriesUS$6.00
Beer-Battered Onion RingsUS$7.00
BaconUS$7.00
SausageUS$7.00
Side SaladUS$8.00
Roasted CaluliflowerUS$7.00
herbed sesame seeds

Entrees

Five Cheese MacaroniUS$14.00
Smoked TroutUS$16.00
hard boiled egg, horseradish cream, toast
Chicken-Avocado SandwichUS$12.00
arugula, sprouts, pickled peppers, cucumber on toasted olive bread
Vegetarian Black Bean BurgerUS$12.00
arugula, pickles, cheddar cheese spicy mayonnaise
Beer-Battered Fish SandwichUS$14.00
with daily slaw on a brioche bun
Roast Beef SandwichUS$13.00
iceberg lettuce, pickled green tomatoes provolone cheese, herbed mayonnaise
Turkey SandwichUS$12.00
arugula, avocado, spicy mayonnaise
Freemans Piedmontese CheeseburgerUS$13.00
iceberg lettuce, pickles & secret sauce
Fried Chicken SandwichUS$12.00
pickles, honey mustard & iceberg lettuce on a martin's seeded hamburger bun
Whole Grilled Eden Brook TroutUS$20.00
thyme, garlic & lemon

Cocktails

Summer CrushUS$14.00
Cointreau, gin, lemon, plum bitters
French 75US$14.00
gin, lemon juice, champagne in a tall glass with a twist
Freemans CocktailUS$14.00
rye, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses bitters
Astor MartiniUS$14.00
vodka, campari, grapefruit juice
AviationUS$14.00
gin, creame yvette, maraschino liqueur, lemon

Soft Drinks

Cantaloupe LemonadeUS$8.00
lemon, juice, simple syrup, muddled cantaloupe
Fruit PunchUS$8.00
medley of fresh juice over crushed ice
Elderflower CordialUS$8.00
housemade elderflower syrup, club soda

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
3.9Service
4.4Ambience
0.4Value

Noise • Moderate

208 Reviews

k
karenb
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on 21 July 2016
1. Overall 4
I have eaten here a few times, all for brunch. If you get there at the right time there is little or no wait. Brunch menu isn't huge but we enjoyed everything we ordered.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 April 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Definitely recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
42 reviews
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on 3 April 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Breakfast sandwich & eggs bacon & potatoes were good. My husband had an egg white omelet that was undercooked--had that slimy, yucky goo in top--ick. The service was excellent though. The place was crowded and while eclectic, not sure I'd rush back. It was OK, but there are a lot of interesting places in NYC
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 25 March 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I was treating some guests to a wedding luncheon. A girl called me to confirm my reservation. I told her, "Yes we will be attending. My partner and I are getting married and might be there sooner, is that ok?" Her response: "Uh no. We're booked. Do you still want to keep your reservation?" No "congratulations" no other explanation just "no. We're booked." I really should have taken my friends someplace else. The server was not pleasant at all. Just not the experience I hoped for.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on 22 March 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I think our waiter was somewhat "over-attentive", but I put it down to a desire to please. Overall though, a pleasant way to spend lunch.
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Derbyshirefan
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 March 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A relaxed, friendly dining experience with delicious food served promptly.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 March 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The ambience is wonderful but the food was too healthy and veggie for my taste.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 February 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved our brunch here! It's tucked away in an alley so we felt very local being able to find it. The atmosphere was so cozy and quirky. It felt like I was eating in Library in Hogsmeade. Would definitely recommend!
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KNoelle
New York City
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hopefully, we just caught the chef on a bad lunch shift. The food was mediocre at best, despite the fact that I asked the waitress what would be the best thing to get. I even let her know that I run a good blog, and it was still meh. Ambiance is fantastic. I'll go back on someone else's dime and try again.
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Orionmocu
New York City
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Secret gem in New York. I've been here couple times and everytime was amazing . I would highly recommend.
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8 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross Street
Rivington between Chrystie and Bowery
Area
Lower East Side
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Daily: 6:00pm - 11:30pm Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking lot at 14 Kenmare, two blocks away.
Public transit
F/V to Lower East Side/ 2nd Avenue, J/M/Z to Bowery and 6 to Spring.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Preston and Ginger Madson
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.freemansrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 420-0012
Private party facilities
Freemans can accommodate private events of between 10 and 200 guests in one of our three fully private dining rooms, second floor or full restaurant. We offer a specialized seasonal menu with paired wines and specialty cocktails for your birthday, corporate event or wedding.
Private party contact
Natalie Freihon: (877) 578-8193

Freemans

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Starters

Soup of the DayUS$8.00

Devils on HorsebackUS$9.00

Hot Artichoke DipUS$14.00

Frisee & Pickled Sallot SaladUS$14.00

Kale SaladUS$12.00

Warm Lentil SaladUS$15.00

Steamed PEi MusselsUS$17.00

Breakfast

Pineapple Upside-Down Buttermilk PancakesUS$12.00

House-Made GranolaUS$12.00

Scrambled Eggs with Roasted PotatoesUS$12.00

Open Faced Egg White OmeletUS$13.00

Side Dishes

French FriesUS$6.00

Beer-Battered Onion RingsUS$7.00

BaconUS$7.00

SausageUS$7.00

Side SaladUS$8.00

Roasted CaluliflowerUS$7.00

Entrees

Five Cheese MacaroniUS$14.00

Smoked TroutUS$16.00

Chicken-Avocado SandwichUS$12.00

Vegetarian Black Bean BurgerUS$12.00

Beer-Battered Fish SandwichUS$14.00

Roast Beef SandwichUS$13.00

Turkey SandwichUS$12.00

Freemans Piedmontese CheeseburgerUS$13.00

Fried Chicken SandwichUS$12.00

Whole Grilled Eden Brook TroutUS$20.00

Cocktails

Summer CrushUS$14.00

French 75US$14.00

Freemans CocktailUS$14.00

Astor MartiniUS$14.00

AviationUS$14.00

Soft Drinks

Cantaloupe LemonadeUS$8.00

Fruit PunchUS$8.00

Elderflower CordialUS$8.00

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