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Nathan's Famous

1310 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY | Map it  

11224 40.575500 -73.981500

(718) 946-2202 | View Website

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Neighborhoods:
Coney Island
Cuisine:
Comfort Food, Traditional American, Fast Food, Hot Dogs
Price:
$
Categories:
Catering, Grocery Stores, Restaurants

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Restaurant Special Features:
Cheap Eats, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Family-Friendly Dining
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Review Highlights

drinks
100%
“The shrimp breakfasts, fries, burgers, hot dogs, corn, and sada's are great along with the beers.”
food quality
100%
“Many people go to this Nathans because of the authentic hot dogs, thick fries and cherrystone clams.”
service
100%
“Many people go to this Nathans because of the authentic hot dogs, thick fries and cherrystone clams.”

Reviews for Nathan's Famous

magicloop2009

Member since Jun, 2009 View Profile
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4.0
July 17, 2009

The Famous Nathans since 1869 I think................ There is very little indoor seating and lots of outdoor seating, butr being outdoors in the winter could be a hassle. Once I got into the fight with one of the ladies who took my order. She told me my ten dollar bill I was trying to break for my meal was fake. the manager agreed. The shrimp breakfasts, fries, burgers, hot dogs, corn, and sada's are great along with the beers. There is an umbrella by the outdoor seating area

There are also bathrooms with a long line. They can be quite filthy with tiolet paper thrown on the floor. It does smell. This is the orgional nathans, and I live kinda close to here. Right near astroland. This particular Nathans is combined with anotehr fast food chain I fogot which one though, but I do think Nathans will make more money just by going solo.

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BigCity73

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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
January 27, 2009

Best hot dog in NYC. Get your hot dog with peppers & onions and definitely order the fries. A small size soda is enough to quench your thirst, a medium will drown you.

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Contributor

Member since Aug, 2003 View Profile
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July 04, 2008

Hot dogs synonymous with Coney Island summers can be found in several communities across the country.. In Short
In 1916, Nathan Handwerker, a young Polish immigrant, borrowed $300 from friends Jimmy Durante and Eddie Cantor to open a hot dog stand on booming Coney Island. Using his fiacee's recipe, he sold these soon-to-be-famous dogs for only a nickel. Eventually, these restaurants spread to Yonkers and more points west, now showing up in malls, airports and neighborhoods throughout the U.S. The menu has expanded, too, and includes hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and French fries.

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bobdecock

Member since Jun, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
June 25, 2008

Nathan's is as good as ever. I've been going to Nathan's for over 50 years. The natural casing dogs are the absolute best for taste and quality. The fries (you can't get them anywhere else) are the best tasting. At the Coney Island location, you can get a BBQ sandwich which comes with onions and relish (pardon me if I'm drooling) This place is an experience. Follow the crowd which has been there forever...you will not be disatisfied!!!

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huskyduck

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3.0
June 02, 2008

Not As Good As Gray's Papaya. Nathan's dogs are good but like any business that gets too large, quality starts to suffer. Having a Nathan's dog while strolling Coney Island will always be a quintessential New York experience but the truth is the best hot dogs are in Manhattan at either Gray's or Papaya King. You get much more for your buck at Gray's or Papaya King as well. Nathan's now also serves fish and chips, fried chicken and even burgers. The Coney Island location is essentially 3 restaurants in one now. Service is of a fast food quality but tolerable. If you want kraut or onions, you have to request it upon ordering.

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