P.J. Clarke's

P.J. Clarke's P.J. Clarke's Restaurant & Bar Our little terrier faithfully watches "the joint" while P.J.'s famous jukebox plays Frank, Buddy and Sting.
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Since 1884, this venerable New York institution with its colorful history has entertained the famous, the infamous and everyone else who appreciates the ambiance and food of a real saloon. The pay phone is still "Out of Order", the broken cigarette machine remains broken, and the ashes of one of our favorite patrons, still reside behind the bar. The wives' beer window stands open and anyone can sa

y "So, set 'em, Joe" where Johnny Mercer penned "One for My Baby". Democracy reigns in the dining room as the newsmaker rubs shoulders with the CEO sitting next to the ironworker. We welcome you for another 120 years (at least) of good food, good drink and great conversation. You can still experience the original P.J. Clarke's on Third Avenue in New York City, but if you are enjoying a show at Lincoln Center or visiting downtown Manhattan, the same great food and hospitality can be found at our Lincoln Square and Hudson River locations. We also hope you will visit us at our Washington D.C. and Philadelphia restaurants. To make a reservation, please find us on OpenTable.

The table that makes you cancel your afternoon plans.Lunch at You’ve been warned.
05/19/2026

The table that makes you cancel your afternoon plans.
Lunch at
You’ve been warned.

On days like today, the martini finds you. 🍸
05/17/2026

On days like today, the martini finds you. 🍸

Chef Dardelio “Pony” Sanchez has been holding it down since 2008. Steady hands, big heart, and more stories than we can ...
05/15/2026

Chef Dardelio “Pony” Sanchez has been holding it down since 2008. Steady hands, big heart, and more stories than we can count. Lucky to have him in the P.J. Clarke’s family. 🍀👨‍🍳

05/13/2026

Can’t pick just one?
We solved that problem.
📍

11 years between photos. Jerry didn’t miss a beat.Steven and his son Benjamin have been coming to 915 Third for a long t...
05/11/2026

11 years between photos. Jerry didn’t miss a beat.
Steven and his son Benjamin have been coming to 915 Third for a long time. Last week they came back and did it all over again.
This is why we don’t lock the door. 🍺

Fresh, cold, and ready for the table. 🦪🍤The kind of order that doesn’t stay long.
05/08/2026

Fresh, cold, and ready for the table. 🦪🍤
The kind of order that doesn’t stay long.

Spring in New York is a short story. Blink and it’s July, you’re sweating on the subway, wondering where May went. So wh...
05/05/2026

Spring in New York is a short story. Blink and it’s July, you’re sweating on the subway, wondering where May went. So while the rosé is cold and the mussels are on — come find a table. Some things are worth making time for.

05/04/2026

Been feeding New York since 1884.
Still at it.
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Lychee Martini 🍸Light, floral, and just the right amount of edge. A quieter cocktail that holds its own and tends to lin...
04/29/2026

Lychee Martini 🍸
Light, floral, and just the right amount of edge. A quieter cocktail that holds its own and tends to linger a little longer than expected.

Tuna Tartare Tacos.Light, balanced, and exactly where they should be. A quieter kind of standout, and the kind of plate ...
04/21/2026

Tuna Tartare Tacos.

Light, balanced, and exactly where they should be. A quieter kind of standout, and the kind of plate that tends to disappear faster than expected.

Some nights belong upstairs.A little quieter, a little closer, and always worth it.Sidecar membership means your table’s...
04/18/2026

Some nights belong upstairs.
A little quieter, a little closer, and always worth it.

Sidecar membership means your table’s already waiting.

A corner of New York, just as timeless then as it is now.
04/15/2026

A corner of New York, just as timeless then as it is now.

A classic done right, just as it should be. Thanks for sharing your table with us.
04/06/2026

A classic done right, just as it should be. Thanks for sharing your table with us.

It’s St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️Join us today at P.J. Clarke’s for a proper pour of Guinness and a little luck on the side.
03/17/2026

It’s St. Patrick’s Day. ☘️
Join us today at P.J. Clarke’s for a proper pour of Guinness and a little luck on the side.

The team behind the oysters, the steaks, and the classics.P.J. Clarke’s wouldn’t be the same without them.
03/13/2026

The team behind the oysters, the steaks, and the classics.
P.J. Clarke’s wouldn’t be the same without them.

Center-Cut Filet Mignon.Perfectly seared, impossibly tender, and done the way a steak should be.
03/11/2026

Center-Cut Filet Mignon.
Perfectly seared, impossibly tender, and done the way a steak should be.

Oyster Night at P.J. Clarke’s. 🦪Join us at Manhattan West for a dozen specially sourced East Coast oysters and a glass o...
03/11/2026

Oyster Night at P.J. Clarke’s. 🦪
Join us at Manhattan West for a dozen specially sourced East Coast oysters and a glass of V***e Clicquot.
Meet the purveyors, sip, slurp, repeat.

March 27 • 5 PM

Before playlists and streaming, there was the jukebox, good company, and a night out at P.J. Clarke’s. 🎶
03/09/2026

Before playlists and streaming, there was the jukebox, good company, and a night out at P.J. Clarke’s. 🎶

From the raw bar to the dining room, this is P.J. Clarke’s — oysters on ice, steaks on the grill, and a seat that’s alwa...
02/27/2026

From the raw bar to the dining room, this is P.J. Clarke’s — oysters on ice, steaks on the grill, and a seat that’s always worth taking.

A classic, for good reason.Our Lobster Bisque — rich, smooth, and deeply comforting — now warming tables at our Manhatta...
02/25/2026

A classic, for good reason.
Our Lobster Bisque — rich, smooth, and deeply comforting — now warming tables at our Manhattan West location. Come in, take a seat, and enjoy it the way it was meant to be.

02/23/2026

There’s a certain rhythm to this place.
The clink of glasses, the hum of conversation, the comfort of knowing you’re exactly where you should be.

A bar with stories in its walls.Generations have pulled up a stool here — for a drink, a conversation, or a moment that ...
02/20/2026

A bar with stories in its walls.
Generations have pulled up a stool here — for a drink, a conversation, or a moment that turned into a memory.

Simply done, exactly right.Our sautéed branzino with haricot vert, roasted potatoes, and saffron rouille — light, balanc...
02/18/2026

Simply done, exactly right.
Our sautéed branzino with haricot vert, roasted potatoes, and saffron rouille — light, balanced, and made for lingering at the table.

02/16/2026

Some places don’t need an introduction.
Good food, a proper bar, and a room that’s seen it all.
This is P.J. Clarke’s — just as it’s always been.

Miriam and William have been coming to PJ Clarke’s for over 50 years, drawn back by the consistency, quality, and the pe...
02/14/2026

Miriam and William have been coming to PJ Clarke’s for over 50 years, drawn back by the consistency, quality, and the people who make it feel like home. William, born and raised on the Upper East Side, first came to PJ Clarke’s when the drinking age was still 18. Miriam moved to New York from Colombia in the 1960s and would often bring her many suitors here.

When William entered the picture, the path wasn’t entirely smooth, but his devotion never wavered. He knew within six months he wanted to marry her, though Miriam took her time and wasn’t in a hurry. Six years later, they were married at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 10/12/1973.

They soon moved just five blocks away from the Third Avenue location, and PJ Clarke’s became their go-to place. Now, more than 50 years later, they return with their grandchildren, ordering the same favorites: burgers, chicken pot pie, and cheesecake, and sitting at their beloved table, where Buddy Holly once proposed.

“New York keeps changing,” they told us. “But the quality and consistency of PJ Clarke’s is always there.”

Recently, while riding through Midtown, they spotted our sign from a taxi and decided to stop in for lunch and dessert. These photos were taken during that visit and we are grateful to be part of their story.

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Manhattan, NY

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 3am
Wednesday 11:30am - 4pm
Thursday 11:30am - 4pm
Friday 11:30am - 4pm
Saturday 11:30am - 4pm
Sunday 11:30am - 4pm

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