Ed’s Chowder House
“While visiting Lincoln center on a Sunday my date and I discovered this restaurant and had a great dining experience .”
“I am particular about lobster rolls and found Ed's version had the perfect mix of chunky lobster, mayo, and seasoning.”
“I loved every piece yesterday: scallop ravioli were amazing, the medium seafood platter was super fresh and enough for two (more than enough!)”
Ed’s Chowder House
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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Everything is beyond average. And it's in empire hotel. EMPIRE HOTEL.
Old school cool mid-century atmosphere meets good food at Lincoln Center within the Empire Hotel. Good service. Everyone liked what they ordered. This isn't a foodie place but solid staples housed within a what I think is a very nice setting. Good for groups, business lunches (or dinners), but not really my cup of tea for intimate dinning.
OMG!!! I'm so in love with this place. First off, I know its weird that I ordered a simple hamburger here. But no, the people next to us ordered one and when I saw it, I just knew I had to order it! I promise this is the best grade of hamburger meat I have ever had! WOW! They also have a seafood bar. Where you can order all kinds of oysters and more! The menu is pretty simple and to the point. I believe quality over quantity! The service is outstanding! It doesn't get any better! And dessert is a must here!!! Enjoy
Ok so it's really 3.5 based on my experience, BUT – the next time I will get all of the dishes that I loved so it will be a 5 😛 The atmosphere was good, service was excellent, very close to Lincoln center so great central location.
RAW BAR: Excellent. They were very accommodating, my partner could not have actual raw seafood (oysters, clams) so they sub-ed with extra cooled shrimp & muscles. Delicious- comes with butter, sauce, and biscuit bread. My favorite part of the meal.
CHOWDER: Good. Tried both Manhattan and New England varieties. Rich flavor, good sized portion. We ended up getting full on this dish.
SALMON: Great dish. Cooked to perfection, great vegetables to accompany this creation.
SEAFOOD PASTA: Do not recommend this. Too buttery and WAY too salty. Felt unhealthy, heavy, and just hard to eat due to the salt content. Did not love the abundance of garlic floating in this dish either.
DESSERTS: Just OK. Got two, cheesecake being one of them. I probably didn't love any one of them in particular. I was also extremely full by this point.
I'd return again, get the raw bar platter & a lobster roll. And of course, just like this time- a champagne toast to start!
$79 (before tip!) for what was essentially a snack for two – – 1/2 dozen of the littlest little neck clams; the chowder trio sampler; an iceberg lettuce salad; one crab cake; and 2 espressos. It's a lovely restaurant with great proximity to Lincoln Center and really good service. I just think it's a bit too pricey for okay food.
A resounding Meh! The cocktail [Hendrick's gin & tonic] was fair. The Sancere was fair, but served too warm. The New England clam chowder should be described as "a buttery broth with potato chunks and minuscule bits of what might be clams." The Chatham Cod with potato chip crust was pretty good. All of that for nearly $100 with tip. Not a good price-performer.
We stay in the Empire quite often where the restaurant is located on the second floor.
Atmosphere: cute southern kitchen atmosphere
Food: very delicious and lots of options for both brunch and dinner. I like that their breakfast restaurant has multiple hot and cold gourmet menu options. They also have buffet options for breakfast.
Service: worst service in NYC or anywhere, again I come here quite a bit for work, and EVERY time we come the service is super slow (even if it is empty). They also have messed up my simple order almost every time, including nearby tables. I think some of the staff don't speak much English so there is a communication issue when ordering, even when you are pretty clear and to the point. I have waited to write this review in hopes that the service would improve. I think the only reasons come here is because it is convenient but after finishing a meal, I kick myself and am reminded it is a pain in the butt.
UN flipping believable. Start to finish. We sat upstairs before going across the street to a thing. I would've been happy with a burger and fries at pj Clarke's but instead I was blown away.
Sitting on the bar side upstairs was greeted by a delightful hosted, seated at a great table with no reservation..
Richard Brandon was two tables away, and everyone was beautifully dressed. The wine was delicious and reasonably priced, the calamari, salad and chowder were insane. We skipped dinner but will return soon.
Two thumbs up.