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The best American in Greenwich Village

All 22 American places in Greenwich Village, measured the same way. 13 came out above the median. FREVO leads at 93, with Golden Steer at One Fifth right behind on 87. Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 50% of the places here. Order-wise, pancakes, chicken and waffles and chicken sandwich get mentioned more than anything else.

22 places · 13 with a Sweet Score

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FREVOTop 10%

Greenwich Village · American · $$$$ · $60+/person

Top 10% in New York County, on 874 ratings.

93Sweet Score874 ratings
2Rank

Golden Steer at One FifthTop 25%Underrated

Greenwich Village · Steakhouse · $$$$ · $60+/person

Upper quarter of New York County — 181 ratings behind it.

87Sweet Score181 ratings
3Rank

Blue HillTop 25%

Greenwich Village · American · $$$$ · $60+/person

Upper quarter of New York County — 1,360 ratings behind it.

81Sweet Score1,360 ratings
4Rank

Strip House SteakhouseLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · Steakhouse · $$$$ · $60+/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

77Sweet Score1,458 ratings
5Rank

Vic'sLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · Italian · $$$ · $30–60/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

76Sweet Score1,243 ratings
6Rank

theBoilLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · Seafood · $$$ · $30–60/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

70Sweet Score2,501 ratings
7Rank

Two HandsLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · Diner · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

70Sweet Score709 ratings
8Rank

Society CafeLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

66Sweet Score709 ratings
9Rank

Jack's Wife FredaLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · Mediterranean · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

65Sweet Score780 ratings
10Rank

Five GuysLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · Fast Food · $ · under $15/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

64Sweet Score1,620 ratings
11Rank

Lord’sLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · American · $$$ · $30–60/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

63Sweet Score481 ratings
12Rank

The Grey Dog - Union SquareLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · American · $$ · $15–30/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

55Sweet Score1,929 ratings
13Rank

Peculier PubLocal favorite

Greenwich Village · Bar & Grill · $ · under $15/person

Rated above the typical place in New York County.

53Sweet Score1,116 ratings

Bar Six

Greenwich Village · French · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet614 ratings

Dig Inn

Greenwich Village · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet500 ratings

Little Hen

Greenwich Village · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet412 ratings

Blue Haven

Greenwich Village · Bar & Grill · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet554 ratings

Amity Hall Downtown

Greenwich Village · Bar & Grill · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet724 ratings

Gjelina

Greenwich Village · American · $$$ · $30–60/person

No score yet291 ratings

Wicked Willy's

Greenwich Village · American · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet1,677 ratings

Downstein

Greenwich Village · American · $ · under $15/person

No score yet153 ratings

Braddah's: Hawaiian BBQ

Greenwich Village · Asian · $$ · $15–30/person

No score yet63 ratings

That’s all 22 of them ✦

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American in Greenwich Village, briefly

What is the best American in Greenwich Village?

FREVO currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 93, built on 874 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.

How many American places are there in Greenwich Village?

We track 22. 13 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.

How much does American cost in Greenwich Village?

The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 50% of the places we track here.

How is this list ordered?

By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.

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