Empire Diner is one of the best diner restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chelsea.
Empire Diner sits on 10th Avenue in Chelsea like it has no interest in impressing you — which is exactly why it works.
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yellow tomato, lump crab, thai basil, chili, lime
heirloom tomatoes, basil oil, saba, fennel pollen, toasted filone, microgreens
avocado, ginger cilantro oil, white soy, frizzled shallots, chips
fresh herbs, lemon, arugula, parmesan, natural jus
Empire Diner is a clean first click in Chelsea in New York when you want a diner option you can trust. Melon Gazpacho and Burrata also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 2,346 Google reviews.
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Empire Diner is a Diner restaurant located in Chelsea, New York. Empire Diner sits on 10th Avenue in Chelsea like it has no interest in impressing you — which is exactly why it works.
Empire Diner is best for cheap eats, classic, dinner, local. Empire Diner is a clean first click in Chelsea in New York when you want a diner option you can trust. Melon Gazpacho and Burrata also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 2,346 Google reviews.
Empire Diner is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.6 from 2,346 reviews
Start with Melon Gazpacho, Burrata, Tuna Tartare and Natural Roast Chicken. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Empire Diner holds a 8.6 Google rating from 2,346 reviews. Empire Diner is a clean first click in Chelsea in New York when you want a diner option you can trust. Melon Gazpacho and Burrata also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 2,346 Google reviews.
Empire Diner is located at 210 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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