Jumbo burgers with character make this an East Village mainstay.

(212) 529-3033

131 2nd Ave (St Marks Place)
New York, NY 10003 40.72859 -73.987669

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

Hours:

Sun-Thu 11am-11:30pm

Fri-Sat 11am-12am

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats, Carry Out

Cuisine:

Hamburgers, Traditional American

What People Are Saying About Paul's Place

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Paul's Place

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Paul's Place isn't your typical fast-food joint. Our oversized, mouth watering burgers will have you and your family coming back for more. Paul's Place is a great place to dine with friends, family or just to come in and grab a quick bite. You can also indulge in favorites like fries, shakes and other tasty food items. We also serve beer to accompany any great meal.Our nostalgic diner decor make our place THE place you will want to make your own. Paul's Place, your home away from home.

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Featured Review

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The Scene – The decor at this small, dark East Village fixture is basic black-and-white-checked diner, but a panoply of cute toys--clowns, tightrope walkers--buzz and whirr overhead. It all makes for a friendly, slightly off-kilter atmosphere that's reinforced by the homespun but sassy service. A couple of TVs show whatever game happens to be on. – – The Food – Can a burger be healthy? Probably not, but somehow, the tender, juicy fried 1/2-pound slabs of pure beef (or turkey) at Paul's go down easier--and digest quicker--than those at other New York burger joints.…

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. like the atmosphere.
  2. killer burgers, awesome atmosphere!
  3. The Burgers are just too good to pass up, and it's a fun place to eat.
  4. Historical kind of a place, great atmosphere, all the ambience you are looking for in a lower second avenue hamburger joint in New York City.
  5. Great food in a friendly atmosphere.
  6. Very tasty, huge burgers, great atmosphere.
  7. The atmosphere is cool.
  8. forget decor, if you are looking for the best hamburger from a "hamburger joint" in nyc this place is hands down the best.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Do not forget the really thick chocolate milkshake(they have a name for the really thick one)(best chocolate milkshake in NYC, anyone?)
  2. The chocolate shake is fantastically rich and overall, great experience, even if it isn't the nicest interior.
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. a beer ot two at less than $4.00 each in NYC, and amazing pickles.
  2. The waitress there was very nice and was great until one of the kitchen hands brought out our drink of boylan's root beer when we asked for stewarts, after stating the fact that he had gotten the wrong one.
  3. excellent fries and cold beer.
food quality
93.12999725341797% positive
  1. can honestly say that without a doubt, Paul's burger was the best I've ever had.
  2. they really go down smooth, no heavy feeling like with other burgers.
  3. love burgers.
  4. Very tasty, huge burgers, great atmosphere.
  5. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and chow down the messy burger at hand.
  6. great burgers!
  7. recently ate at Paul's burger palace and I must say the burgers were a good as sex!
  8. This place makes some of the best burgers I've ever had.
  9. don't think the quality of the burger quite measures up to J.G. Melon or that place in the West Village that's always rated 'best burger,' and I do think Paul is scrimping on the bun quality and on the American cheese quality and on the fries quality (a
  10. The burger is just too big for a standard bun.
  11. Some of the best and biggest burgers in the city!
  12. The food is good but the service sucked
  13. best burgers
  14. Hands down the best burger in New York.
  15. with mounds of crispy fries on the side) last night and loved it from the first bite to the last greasy crumb.
  16. The burgers are big and juicy, and they give you a lot of steak fries with the deluxe.
  17. This place has the best burgers ever!
  18. Quality of meat is good enough to eat as tartar.
  19. PLUS all those great, whimsical characters buzzing around the place that keep my 2-year-old daughter occupied throughout the meal.
  20. great big beefy burgers
  21. grew up in the midwest, and NEVER had a burger this good.
  22. This is coming from a guy who loves red meat and has tasted many different burgers from numerous places around the city (and we're not talking McDonalds here) and Paul's burgers are the best I've had by far.
  23. go by myself (it's always hard to find a nice place to eat alone) order a St. Mark's burger, and
  24. Not only will the burgers blow you away, but the service at Paul's is downright Friendly and Sincere.
  25. would totally recommend the English muffin because it's kinda crispy and doesn't get soggy with all that greasy meaty burger juice.
  26. great food
  27. The best burgers anywhere!
  28. It's also a must for out of towners looking for that "authentic" NYC experience.
  29. You get a huge juicy burger with some excellent steak fries for a very reasonable price.
  30. If you love burgers like I do, you have to go.
  31. Definitely the best burger there is!
  32. have had my share of bad burgers but this is NOT the case with Paul's.
  33. The burgers are really good here.
  34. This is the best red meat on the face of the planet, I swear.
  35. Great food in a friendly atmosphere.
  36. not so great onion rings i warn you don't get it.
  37. Large servings, yummy burger.
  38. excellent fries and cold beer.
  39. So if you're ever craving half a pound of thick, juicy beef, Paul's is your place.
  40. best burger anywhere, great customer service!
  41. The burger is huge and very delicious , I give them five starts.
  42. This place would have easily been a 5 star by me if i didn't order the onion rings which were $3.20 dollars for a hefty plate of frozen pathmark onion rings which were just re-fried in the frier.
  43. Worried that your turkey burger will be dry and mealy like so many other places, but trying to watch your red meat intake?
  44. You order the burger over the phone.
  45. great burger
  46. The taste of the meat was amazing.
  47. Paul's keeps it "real" with what must be the best burger in the city, if not on the east coast.
  48. Paul's is most definately the best burger on earth that i have encountered.
  49. Big juicy burgers, generous portions, all at good prices.
  50. killer burgers, awesome atmosphere!
  51. That's how I like to enjoy my burger and that's how I enjoyed it last night.
  52. I've had the great fortune of ordering the East Sider Deluxe (Gigantic burger with heaps of bacon, cheese, mushrooms, sauteed onions, tomato, raw onions, and lettuce.
  53. because the meat tasted so fresh.
  54. Whether you order rare or well done, the burgers are juicy and tasty.
  55. For Manhattan, the prices are reasonable and the burgers are big (granted not as big as Jackson Hole).
  56. We didn't get any fries or anything because we wanted to stuff ourselves with that damn tasty burger.
  57. Paul's Place serves the juciest burgers with delicious steak fries.
  58. The best burger, hands down.
  59. The burgers are about the best in the city.
  60. If you like to eat and you like a good burger you need to eat at paul's.
  61. The burgers are huge and fresh and juicy as can be!
  62. Juicy burgers bulging out of hearty buns.
  63. Paul's is by far the best burger joint in the city.
  64. The patties are big, the fries are delicious and the staff is no BS.
  65. Plus our waitress was a breath of fresh air.
  66. Order the deluxe---the fries and shakes are good too!
  67. Paul's does not discriminate, they just want to serve you the most delicious burger you've ever had.
  68. juicy burger cooked to perfection
  69. Paul's Palace has tasty juicy burgers - they are the right size with the right size buns.
  70. The food was good, but the service sucked soooooo badly.
  71. Paul's has the best burgers in NYC.
  72. The burger arrives, lugged by a nice deliveryman.
  73. If you are looking for a damn good burger Paul's is the place.
  74. Paul's has got to be the best burgers in NYC!
  75. best burgers in the world
  76. recommend the sweet potato fries!
  77. got my money's worth, the food was good, and I left extremely full.
  78. Definitely one of the best burgers in the city.
  79. Huge burgers and meals are quick, good and inexpensive.
  80. One small complaint, onion rings are pre fab frozen, so they were a small let down otherwise a great place for a quick bite.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. forget decor, if you are looking for the best hamburger from a "hamburger joint" in nyc this place is hands down the best.
  2. If you are looking for a damn good burger Paul's is the place.
  3. The Burgers are just too good to pass up, and it's a fun place to eat.
  4. best place to be antisocial
  5. One small complaint, onion rings are pre fab frozen, so they were a small let down otherwise a great place for a quick bite.
  6. visit the U.S. quite often, and I am always looking for a great place to eat whenever I go.
  7. PLUS all those great, whimsical characters buzzing around the place that keep my 2-year-old daughter occupied throughout the meal.
  8. go by myself (it's always hard to find a nice place to eat alone) order a St. Mark's burger, and
service
82.34999656677246% positive
  1. However, the buns are soggy and service sucks.
  2. Plus our waitress was a breath of fresh air.
  3. The waitress there was very nice and was great until one of the kitchen hands brought out our drink of boylan's root beer when we asked for stewarts, after stating the fact that he had gotten the wrong one.
  4. Great food in a friendly atmosphere.
  5. Not only will the burgers blow you away, but the service at Paul's is downright Friendly and Sincere.
  6. It can get pretty busy and the service is sometimes poor but the pros outweigh the cons.
  7. The service was very friendly, and the gizmos and toys added to the delightful colour of the place.
  8. Affordable, often hilarious service.
  9. The food was good, but the service sucked soooooo badly.
  10. The patties are big, the fries are delicious and the staff is no BS.
  11. best burger anywhere, great customer service!
  12. friendly staff and intresting patrons that frequent the place
  13. The food is good but the service sucked
  14. The service was fine - really sweet, pleasant guys despite huge crowding.
  15. Paul, the owner, is always there for many visits & he /staff are friendly.
  16. don't think the quality of the burger quite measures up to J.G. Melon or that place in the West Village that's always rated 'best burger,' and I do think Paul is scrimping on the bun quality and on the American cheese quality and on the fries quality (a
  17. Waitstaff is awfully friendly.
value
89.28999900817871% positive
  1. This place would have easily been a 5 star by me if i didn't order the onion rings which were $3.20 dollars for a hefty plate of frozen pathmark onion rings which were just re-fried in the frier.
  2. got my money's worth, the food was good, and I left extremely full.
  3. Very tasty, huge burgers, great atmosphere.
  4. Very reasonable prices.
  5. The prices are pretty decent for something so excellent.
  6. Huge burgers and meals are quick, good and inexpensive.
  7. Big juicy burgers, generous portions, all at good prices.
  8. You get a huge juicy burger with some excellent steak fries for a very reasonable price.
  9. For Manhattan, the prices are reasonable and the burgers are big (granted not as big as Jackson Hole).
  10. When they brought me the huge platter of it, I was pretty floored.
  11. The burgers are huge and fresh and juicy as can be!
  12. Service is sometimes slow but worth the wait.
  13. The service was fine - really sweet, pleasant guys despite huge crowding.
  14. The burger is huge and very delicious , I give them five starts.
wait time
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. One small complaint, onion rings are pre fab frozen, so they were a small let down otherwise a great place for a quick bite.
  2. Service is sometimes slow but worth the wait.
  3. Huge burgers and meals are quick, good and inexpensive.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/05/11

They have great burgers!

by kalabings at Citysearch

the food is awesome, the drinks are to die for. I loved the staff and everyone in the place. So friendly and professional. Will return! and promise to update this review after the upcoming trip......

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/12/10

Great if you're looking for a meal!

by Pink3rbellx at Citysearch

This place looks kind of like one of those rowdy sports bars, but once you go inside, you feel better.

I got a cheeseburger and fries - both were so plentiful, I didn't finish either. I definitely got my money's worth. It costed me a bit less than ten bucks. Around eight.

The burger meat wasn't too seasoned, but that is how I like it. It was extremely juicy. It was so tender, you wouldn't need a knife to cut it. A fork would suffice. I didn't expect less than three dollars' worth of french fries to be so much! When they brought me the huge platter of it, I was pretty floored.

My friend got a lemonade and she said it was really good.

I got my money's worth, the food was good, and I left extremely full. Easily five stars.

  • Pros: Huge portions offered, pretty cheap
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/18/10

Fat Juicy Burger

by Athena Chang , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch

They don't mess around here. Burgers here are super big and juicy. If you are on diet, this is not the joint for you. If you are looking for a high maintenance burger, this aint the right spot for you either.

Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and chow down the messy burger at hand. You are certainly going to be full and happy after eating.

  • Pros: Juicy, heavy-weight, filling Burger
  • Cons: Sloppy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/23/09

Best Burger i have ever had

by mangmang at Citysearch

I went to this place bc of the reviews that i read, The shop it self its not fancy and very laid back. The burger is huge and very delicious , I give them five starts.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/11/09

Burger Nirvana

by jvig at Citysearch

A juicy burger cooked to perfection .. Need to use a knife and fork . Fresh ground beef which melts in your mouth

A small joint so timing is everything here

A friendly staff and intresting patrons that frequent the place

  • Pros: Burgers and Atmosphere
  • Cons: tight seating

The Details on Paul's Place

Place Categories:

  • best beefy burgers
  • great atmosphere
  • great place
  • reasonable prices
  • recommend sweet potato fries
  • affordable hilarious service
  • bad turkey burger
  • sucked service
  • best paul
  • best hamburger
  • very nice waitress
  • great onion rings
  • delicious steak fries
  • great whole eating experience
  • worth wait
  • friendly staff
  • big juicy burger
  • warm departure
  • really good philly cheesesteaks
  • cold beer
  • slightly bitter aftertaste
  • juicy beef
  • good food
  • loves red meat
  • rich great experience

Message from Paul's Place

  • Best Burgers in Town
  • Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Eats
  • Old-Fashion Shakes

Paul's Place isn't your typical fast-food joint. Our oversized, mouth watering burgers will have you and your family coming back for more. Paul's Place is a great place to dine with friends, family or just to come in and grab a quick bite.

You can also indulge in favorites like fries, shakes and other tasty food items. We also serve beer to accompany any great meal.

Our nostalgic diner decor make our place THE place you will want to make your own. Paul's Place, your home away from home.