Corner Bistro
Hamburger restaurant · West Village ·
Classic West Village pub serving huge burgers & cheap beer
Classic West Village pub serving huge burgers & cheap beer
"Described as "the last of the bohemian bars in West Greenwich Village," it has "been serving customers since the earlier part of this century," and the "original ambience is pretty much unchanged" — and they "like to keep it that way!" - Nadia Chaudhury
"It’s not the fanciest burger, and it’s served on a disposable plate better suited for a side of potato salad, but who cares? Corner Bistro is immortal, a tenured member of the city’s beer-and-burger scene. Bring cash, and enjoy your majestically tall puck of meat in an antique booth at this West Village bistro." - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, sonal shah, ciera velarde
"Longtime West Village burger restaurant is looking to expand into the East Village, with owner Elizabeth McGrath proposing a second location at 94 Avenue A at East Sixth Street per proposals submitted to Community Board 3. The potential expansion would operate on the street level with daytime into late-night hours, space for 50 people, and a bar, and—if approved—would take over the space that most recently housed a sports bar (which closed in January) and the 34-year-old cafe that closed in 2019. The restaurant has a family history: McGrath’s parents, Bill O’Donnell and Lorraine O’Donnell, opened the original in 1961, and McGrath took over in 2015. The business previously had branches in Long Island City and within the food halls Gotham West Market and the North 3rd Street Market, all of which have since closed." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This NYC classic is still doing pickup and delivery, which means you can still get a comforting grilled cheese or a bistro burger with a giant puck of beef delivered to your home. Go online or call 212-242-9502." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Bring someone to Corner Bistro and remind them that they can still get cheap beer in this city and not every great burger costs $25 or more. Despite the many waves of new burgers that have entered the dining scene since Corner Bistro opened, the thick and juicy bistro version here is still one of our favorites. If your companion makes their way through a burger, some fries, and a few mugs of McSorley's and is still pouting about having to pay city taxes, they're probably a lost cause." - kenny yang
