Green Grass Barney

03/01/09

Worth the $$$$

by brunchfanatic at Citysearch

Brunch means a relaxed meal with good people. The food should be exactly as you imaged in your mind and the service should be friendly and attentive.

That is exactly what you get at this place. After trying to go the trendy route, I have confirmed for myself that nothing beats a classic.

• Pros: Delightfully old-time NY service
• Cons: A little chilly if you sit right near the door

11/23/08

surprisingly tasty

by amiam at Citysearch

it doesn't look like much, and boy is it cramped and uncomfortable but for smoked fishes... wow!

i didn't like the onions in the omelet, but that's clearly a preference thing.

05/21/08

Jam Packed but Good food

by uwsemily at Citysearch

Barney's gets incredibly crowded and they stuff people into little corners next to families with babies (ugh) but the servers are attentive, quick, and get your order exactly how you want it. I think the portion are just right for a normal person - if you are looking for a big satisfying brunch, go to Sarabeth's - but if you are looking for some solid eggs or some smoked fish and bagel, Barney's takes the cake. My only real issue with Barney's is that it gets soooo hot in there - wear layers if you are going to eat there.

11/07/07

Lox, Eggs, and Bagels in a Real Deal Atmosphere

by atlantajan at Citysearch

On my visits to NYC I always have to work in a meal at Barney Greengrass. The best seller in the restaurant is Nova Scotia Salmon Scrambled with Eggs and Onions ($13.00) served with your choice of a bagel or bialy and and generous portions of butter and cream cheese. Equally tasty is the Nova Scotia Salmon sandwich ($11.00) served on rye, pumpernickel, bagel or bialy, with butter or cream cheese. The entrance leads to counter service and a few dining tables with an adjacent dining room filled with folks who know good food. Some reviews note small portions but I found the Nova with eggs and onions to be plenty to eat along with the bagel and cream cheese. The quality of the salmon is excellent and the bagels are very good (although I think Murray's has the best bagels in NYC). The restaurant is closed on Mondays and it's better to go after 2:00 or 3:00 if you want to avoid a wait..

02/08/04

Food OK, Stingy Portions

by jcbweinberg at Citysearch

While there were real "chunks" of lox in the lox, onion and egg scramble, the portion was tiny for the price. Have had much better similar breakfasts for much less. Won't go again.

• Pros: old-time feel
• Cons: , high prices