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Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine ***

Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine near Restaurant Row and Theater District, New York City

747 Ninth Avenue
bet. 50th & 51st Streets
(near Restaurant Row and the Theater District)
212-245-7992

Cuisine: Greek

Description & Atmosphere
Thanks Dave, Gill and Vaughan for recommending Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine. What a great little "find." This popular neighborhood restaurant is conveniently located just a short walk from Manhattan's famous Restaurant Row and the Theater District.

Reminiscent of the Greek tavernas we frequented in Santorini, the casual, family-owned restaurant has an upbeat festive atmosphere and a devoted following of diners — both tourists and locals alike. During one visit we met a local couple who eat there faithfully every week.

Front dining room at Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine

Tables in the front dining room are quite close together (photo above) and noise levels are high — there's a little more room in the back dining area.

Food
Food is prepared wtih homestyle care and served family style — this works especially well for groups of four or more — so you can try a little taste of everything. You can make a meal of the appetizers alone...at least WE could!

Varied menu selection includes traditional Greek appetizers and entrees — Spanakopita, Moussaka, Vegetable Moussaka, Pastitsio and a variety of Kebobs (the Gyro Plate is very good), Fresh Seafood (Grilled Fish is the House Specialty), Soups, and Salads.

During one visit, we split an amazing "and addictive" Tzatziki (Yogurt, Garlic & Cucumber Dip) with Pita Bread appetizer — a must for garlic-lovers! Another popular starter is the Fried Cheese Flambée — the flames get everyone's attention as the dish is carried to your table.

Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine's Whole Grilled Flounder, Greek Salad and Tzatziki Dip

The whole Grilled Flounder is some of the freshest and tastiest fish we've had in NY...and it's big enough for at least four people (photo above and right). Delicious Greek Salads include tasty Dolmas — we suggest you order a "small" if you're splitting it between two people...the large one easily feeds four.

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Uncle Nick's — A True Heaven in Hell's
Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine was one of the first restaurants to come to what was then known as the "Hell's Kitchen" neighborhood — today the area it's referred to as the Clinton neighborhood (no relation to our former President).

Potential diner checking out the menu outside Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine restaurant in New York City

Uncle Nick's is a FUN restaurant for a party — the back semi-private dining area works well for larger groups (photo below).

Back room at Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine

Heavenly Desserts
Finish your meal off with a fabulous dessert — Baklava, Uncle Nick's Famous Rice Pudding, Creme Caramel, Yiaourti (homemade yogurt, served with honey & walnuts), and Galaktoboureko (Greek Custard Cream wrapped in Filo).

Hours
Open daily for lunch and dinner.
12 noon - 11pm.

Take-Out and Free Delivery.

Reservations
Reservations are recommended for larger groups.

Parking
Street or garage parking.

Service
Good service (but not great), albeit a bit edgy.

During one visit, our waiter didn't warn us not to order the larger sizes for two people.

Prices
Reasonably priced. Good value.

Delicious Whole Grilled Flounder (large enough for four) at Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine

More Info
212-245-7992
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Uncle Nick's Ouzaria
(located next door to Uncle Nick's Greek Cuisine)
749 9th Ave
212-397-2892

Uncle Nick's Ouzaria, New York City

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