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P.J. Clarke's
American
The low-slung 19th-century building gets swallowed by Midtown towers on all sides, which somehow makes it feel more defiant. P.J. Clarke's is an old-school Manhattan pub, dark-paneled and unhurried, with a worn mahogany bar, a zinc oyster counter, and photos of former barkeeps watching over things. Nothing much has changed since the gaslight era, and the crowd at the rail seems to prefer it that way.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Difford's Guide 3.5 stars · Difford's Guide
- Eater The Best Restaurants in Midtown
One number, weighted & current 70
How we score
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