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Prune
Critics' Pick
54 E. 1st St.,
New York, NY 10003
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Official Website
Hours
Mon-Fri, 5:30pm-11pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-3:30pm and 5:30pm-11pm
Nearby Subway Stops
F at Second Ave.
Prices
$25-$34
Payment Methods
American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Special Features
- Brunch - Weekend
- Classic NY
- Dine at the Bar
- Hot Spot
- Notable Chef
- Romantic
- Special Occasion
- Online Reservation
Alcohol
- Full Bar
Reservations
Recommended
- Make a Reservation with opentable.com
Profile
Gabrielle Hamilton’s 18-year-old restaurant has earned its place among New York’s all-time classics, and for good reason: The food remains delicious and ambitious, and there’s a no-nonsense vibe that reflects Hamilton’s sense of confidence. Gluten-free, vegan, Paleo — any picky eaters — should stay away, as this restaurant doesn’t pander to the special requests of guests. While brunch draws a heavy tourist group (there are 11 variations of Bloody Marys), at night, the dining room is frequented by regulars who understand that caviar sandwiches are a Prune specialty. It’s an equally appropriate setting for a girl’s night out, a dinner with parents, or a first date. It’s easy to play it safe here — Brussels sprouts with lemon, whole roasted fish, radishes with sweet butter — but it pays to order something more adventurous, like roasted marrow bones. And don’t skip dessert: Hamilton proves that sometimes the simplest sweets are the best — like a salt-baked pear, or salted-butter shortbread with candied orange. There’s a reason this restaurant has a cult following, especially among women, as it feels like a true New York treasure.
ExtraPrune does not take reservations for weekend brunch.
Related Stories
Best of New York Awards
- Best Lunch (2007)
- Robin Raisfeld: Best Mid-Priced Burger (2007)
- Best Brunch With Parents (2004)
- Best Brunch (2002)
Featured In
- The City's Best New Burgers (7/30/07)
- NYC Restaurant Picks for Lamb Lovers (1/22/07)
- 101 Best New York Restaurants for 2006 (1/9/06)
Recipes at Prune
- Roast Capon (2012)