| Barney Greengrass | |
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| Established | 1908; 117 years ago (1908) |
| Food type | American Jewish |
| Location | 541 Amsterdam Avenue (between 86th and 87th Streets),Upper West Side,Manhattan, New York City, Manhattan (UWS), New York, 10024, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°47′17″N73°58′29″W / 40.787977°N 73.974587°W /40.787977; -73.974587 |
| Reservations | N/A |
| Website | www |
Barney Greengrass is a restaurant,deli, andappetizing store at 541Amsterdam Avenue (between West86th and 87th Streets) on theUpper West Side ofManhattan,New York City, started in 1908.[1] It specializes insmoked fish, more specificallysturgeon, but also carriesNova Scotia salmon,whitefish, and others, and is very popular for brunch.[2]
The establishment won the 2006James Beard Foundation Award for Excellence. In 2013,Zagat gave it a food rating of 24, third-highest among New York City delis.[1] In 2021, theFinancial Times ranked it one of the “50 greatest food stores in the world.”[3]
Barney Greengrass originally opened in 1908[4] at the corner of West 113th Street andSt. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem. It moved to its current location at86th Street andAmsterdam Avenue in 1929.[4][5] In 1938 he was given the nickname "Sturgeon King" byJames J. Frawley.[5][6]
After the death of Barney Greengrass, the restaurant was run by his son Marvin (called "Moe") and his wife Shirley.[7] After Moe's death in 2001,[8] his son Gary Greengrass took over management responsibility.[4]
In 1995, Barney Greengrass opened an outlet at theBeverly Hills branch ofBarneys New York (since closed).[9][10]
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