P.J. Clarke's, Midtown East
22 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC28 comments cited below
What people say, in short
P.J. Clarke's is recommended across its New York outlets, including the Third Avenue original, which one diner specifically prefers. Fans praise a simple, classic burger and name the Cadillac Burger. Criticism includes rising prices, disappointing burgers and one repeat commenter's view that it has declined. The Lincoln Center outlet also receives burger recommendations.
Address
P.J. Clarke's Third Avenue, 915 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Classic cheeseburger, Bacon cheeseburger, Cadillac Burger
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to P.J. Clarke's, Midtown East, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/blueannajoy in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Touristy but burgers are wonderfully simple and fries are solid.
- Recommendsu/mzito in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Considers it one of the iconic New York burgers, a solid walk from Grand Central.
- Recommendsu/JealousBreadfruit704 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Recommends it as a burger pick.
- Mixedu/CabassoG in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Described as more classic and just alright for a burger.
- Mixedu/RichiLo in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Found PJ Clarke's burger great but Gramercy Tavern's tastier.
- Caveatu/JelloDarkness in r/FoodNYC · May 2026consistency
Feels the original location fell from epic to average after ownership and recipe changes.
- Recommendsu/WriterTechnical5281 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Calls it a really classic burger.
- Recommendsu/themayorhere in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Still loves their burgers despite the place being trendy to hate.
Show all 28 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Suggested as an answer to the classic burger question.
- Recommendsu/Jog212 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Had a good burger there recently.
- Recommendsu/cruzecontroll in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Calls it their favorite.
- Caveatu/sleepyhead in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Says the burger was the worst even though they like the place.
- Mixedu/bahala_na- in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025price
Likes the burgers a lot but notes prices keep rising.
- Recommendsu/burnshimself in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024taste
Lists it among places making better burgers.
- Recommendsu/MapleDust33 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Suggests the downtown location, noting it is big and by the river.
- Recommendsu/OpenAndShutBroadcast in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste
The Cadillac Burger there is good.
- Recommendsu/AccordingPop6394 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Agrees with another poster recommending it for Midtown.
- Recommendsu/bamphsports in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Recommends PJ Clarke as a burger answer.
- Recommendsu/misstheolddaysfan in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026
Lists PJ Clarkes as a good burger.
- Recommendsu/RedditBrowser4488 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026
Considers it one of two truly elite classic burgers in the city.
- Recommendsu/SamizdatGuy in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Says it was the place they were going to suggest.
- Recommendsu/PhillyBoyinNYC in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Says the Lincoln Center area one serves a very classic American cheeseburger.
- Recommendsu/trixiemcpickles in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024taste
Ranks it among their favorite city burgers, with the original location slightly better.
- Recommendsu/CWKitch in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Simply says it's great.
- Recommendsu/Loud-Strategy-3791 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Adds agreement to the PJ Clarke's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Bigangrylaw in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Loves the burger at the original location.
- Recommendsu/Theweekendatbernies in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Suggests trying the burger at PJ Clarke's among others.
- Caveatu/MintyM-NYC in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Negative reaction to the recommendation.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.