Fred's
New York, NY 10024-5002
Phone: (212) 579-3076
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 83rd Street
- Directions:
- B, C; 1, 9 at 86th St.
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 5pm-12am, Brunch Sat-Sun 10am-3:30pm
Editorial Review for Fred's – by Dana Bowen
The Scene
Hundreds of photos of the owners' eponymous black lab Fred, alongside endless other canine-related bric-a-brac, cover the dining room and bar walls. It's a fun, casual place, full of brunching families and friends catching up over cheap bottles of wine. The college-aged servers should give lessons in their craft--they're friendly and efficient, even when sprinting through the dinner rush.
The Food
This is real (as opposed to retro) home cooking. The menu lacks a cohesive theme (fajitas, chicken parmesan, and fancy Stilton-apple salads are all available), and the kitchen isn't flawless, but portions are sized for leftovers. The food almost always hits the spot: Mom's crispy-topped, oniony meatloaf with real mashed potatoes, aged-cheddar mac-and-cheese, and garlicky linguine with chopped clams are favorites. Beef, turkey or veggie burgers come on oversized egg rolls, dripping with cheese and surrounded with greaseless fries.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodIn the warmer months, reserve one of the outside tables that hug the corner of 83rd Street.
Save MoneyThe wine list is short and cheap: The Hardy's Shiraz at $22 is a bargain that pairs well with Fred's more robust dishes.
User Reviews for Fred's
05/27/2008 Posted by jeninnyc
I had all intentions of stopping in after reading a job post online I was interested in. I came by once and the owner wasn't there but was definitely happy with the beers on tap and the snacks at the bar (Stella and goldfish)! I came back another night because I wanted to try their food and they had outdoor seating (big bonus!). The first time I stopped by it was pretty dead but I went back on a Thurs. night and it was packed--and now I know why. Their food is awesome! So far the best burger I have had in NYC and I've been here for about 6 months now. Although we weren't able to sit outside, we were led to the back room which was pretty quiet but perfect for catching up with my friend. The waitstaff was friendly, the host was incredibly nice (not to mention apologetic for not being able to seat us outside) and our overall experience was great. Although they haven't hired me (yet!) they have definitely earned themselves a new patron--and quite possibly a regular.
Pros: good food
Cons: outdoor seating not always available
03/07/2008 Posted by kmonkey
What a wonderful spot! My husband and I came into Fred's after years of walking right past it. On this particular day we decided to finally check it out. We were greeted warmly by one of the owners, Kimberly, who was particularly gracious. What a dinner! We started with the crispy calamari and it was wonderful; very light with a spicy red sauce. I had a wonderful piece of Mahi Mahi and my husband had a crock full of Chili with melted Cheese on top with tortilla chips and a side salad that was simply scrumptious. Our waitress was a beautiful and friendly young woman (Megan?). From the second we walked into the door until the moment we left, we felt at home in this cozy, vibrant environment. I'm so glad we finally made the trip inside! Fred's will surely become one of our regular spots in the neighborhood. Thank you Fred's!
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