Empire Burger House
East Midtown-Turtle Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Empire Burger House is a practical Midtown East choice when convenience matters more than ceremony. Use it for a casual weekday lunch, early dinner, or nearby takeout; skip it for client meals, date-night atmosphere, or any occasion where service polish is the point.
About Empire Burger House
Empire Burger House is a casual venue in New York City with hours that run from 11:45 AM to 10 PM Monday through Friday and from 3 PM to 10 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It operates with limited public details regarding its menu format, service style, pricing, reservations, or off-premise service, so it's best treated as an informal option.
A practical New York City pick when convenience matters more than ceremony
Choose Empire Burger House when a casual dress code and direct timing matter most. The schedule is especially useful on weekdays, when the venue opens at 11:45 AM and stays open until 10 PM. On weekends, plan around the shorter 3 PM to 10 PM window.
Details regarding a specific menu, seating setup, takeout or delivery service, price level, reservation policy, or service format are not available. If any of those details are essential to your meal, confirm them directly before committing.
Who should choose it, and who should trade up
Go when the group wants a casual New York City option and its hours work for the plan. The dress code is casual, so it should not require special wardrobe planning.
Consider another New York City dining room if the meal needs a clearly documented special-occasion setting, a reservation structure, or more detailed service and menu specifics. Empire Burger House offers its name, New York City location, casual dress code, and posted hours.
Quick reference: Use it when casual dress and its New York City hours fit your plan; confirm directly if you need details beyond hours and dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- 147 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022
- Website
- empireburgerhouse.com
- Phone
- +12127531144
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Empire Burger House reads as a purposeful, high-energy counterpoint to the hushed fine-dining rooms nearby. The place emphasizes immediacy over ceremony: griddle hiss, paper-lined tray clatter and rendered beef fat announce themselves before you reach the counter. Conversation layers on top of the kitchen noise, producing a lively, energetic room that feels like a release for the office-dense Midtown crowd. The sensory register—toasted buns, caramelized onion and a tactile, hands-on meal—drives the identity here, so the mood is bustling and direct rather than polished or restrained.
Best For
This is a lunch-first spot for time-pressed Midtown office workers who want a quick, satisfying meal that contrasts with the neighborhood’s white-tablecloth options. The format suits solo diners popping in between meetings, small groups grabbing a casual bite, and after-work crowds looking for an unpretentious, hearty feed. Because the restaurant prioritizes throughput and immediacy, it’s ideal when you want fast, flavorful food rather than a leisurely, formal dining experience.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures—the Classic Cheeseburger and the BBQ Bacon Burger—to experience what the place does best. The description highlights rendered beef fat, toasted buns and caramelized onion, so expect bold, direct flavors and a hands-on meal. Service runs at counter speed during the lunch rush, so order decisively and be prepared for a quick turnaround; the format favors immediacy over lingering. If you’re short on time, treat this as a swift, sensory-focused stop rather than a multi-course outing.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, casual-dining atmosphere with a relaxed, less-formal vibe that contrasts with its steakhouse parent brand.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Classic Cheeseburger
- BBQ Bacon Burger
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 147 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Empire Steak House, Notable alternative
- Spice Symphony, Notable alternative
- The Parliament New York, Notable alternative
- Toscana 49, Notable alternative
- Le Jardinier New York, French, $$$$
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Empire Steak House is the clearer choice for a formal Midtown meat-focused meal, especially if the table needs a more traditional dining-room feel. Empire Burger House is easier to justify when the goal is lower-commitment comfort food and a quicker meal rather than a steakhouse occasion.
Spice Symphony, Toscana 49, and The Parliament New York are better cross-shops when a group wants a fuller sit-down dinner with more defined atmosphere. Choose Empire Burger House for ease and speed; choose one of those three when the meal needs to feel more planned.
Le Jardinier New York sits in a different lane: French, $$$$, and more appropriate for a polished splurge. It is the wrong comparison for a quick casual meal, but the right upgrade if the night calls for a higher-touch experience and a stronger sense of occasion.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Burger House | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Empire Steak House | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Spice Symphony | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| The Parliament New York | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Toscana 49 | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Jardinier New York | New York City | French | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #194We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #276 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Empire Burger House?
A reservation policy is not available. Plan around the hours: Monday through Friday from 11:45 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 3 PM to 10 PM.
Can Empire Burger House accommodate groups?
Information on group accommodations is not available. If you are planning for multiple people, confirm directly with Empire Burger House and use its New York City hours when choosing a time.
What should I wear to Empire Burger House?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Empire Burger House in New York City is casual.
Is Empire Burger House good for solo dining?
Information on solo-dining suitability is not available. Empire Burger House is in New York City, has a casual dress code, and is open Monday through Friday from 11:45 AM to 10 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 3 PM to 10 PM.
