Nathan's Famous
American restaurant · Coney Island ·
Iconic hot dogs, fries, burgers, and seafood since 1916
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Iconic hot dogs, fries, burgers, and seafood since 1916
"Best-known for their annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, Nathan’s dogs are truly some of the best in New York. With earnest beginnings in 1916, they are now one of the biggest brands in the country. In the early days, everyone from Al Capone to Cary Grant were regulars. A visit to Coney Island isn’t complete without a trip to Nathan’s, where the original, iconic storefront still stands." - work x work
"Nathan’s Famous has served all-beef hot dogs in Coney Island for more than 100 years, long before they made competitive eating a televised sport. We’re not going to tell you how you should dress your hot dogs, because that is your right as a citizen, but we will say that you should probably pair whatever you get with a cold beer and sit at the picnic tables outside. The lines can get really long, so consider checking out their less-crowded outpost on the boardwalk instead." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, will hartman, neha talreja, kenny yang, matt tervooren
"Even if it has since grown into a wide-reaching franchise, Nathan’s Famous remains a true New York institution. The Coney Island original opened in 1916, selling hot dogs for five cents. They cost more now, of course, and come in vegan varieties, but otherwise not much has changed about the experience of eating a cheap, greasy dog on the boardwalk." - Melissa McCart
"Iconic hot dog stand best known for the International Hot Dog Eating Contest held at the corner of Surf and Stillwell, where competitive eaters from around the world compete for a cash prize and the coveted "Mustard Belt," drawing thousands of spectators before the boardwalk fireworks." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"You can get a Nathan’s-branded hot dog just about anywhere, but as it says on multiple signs around the massive Nathan’s Famous facade on Coney Island, “THIS IS THE ORIGINAL.” The legendary counter-service spot, which also has a raw bar, is just a block from the boardwalk and has been open 365 days a year since 1916, with the exception of a six-month closure after Hurricane Sandy. Sit outside and contemplate why these snappy, juicy dogs taste so much better in such close proximity to the beach—as if the salty breeze off the Atlantic Ocean acts as a final pinch of seasoning. Hot dog with sauerkraut, ketchup, and mustard" - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, bryan kim, sonal shah
