Ellington in the park – American
Perched within the lush greenery of Riverside Park, this vibrant open-air destination offers a breezy escape where the golden glow of the sunset meets the sparkling Hudson River. The kitchen serves up a playful array of global-inspired snacks, from zesty street corn and charred sweet chili sprouts to savory beef teriyaki bao, all designed for effortless sharing under the trees. This spirited neighborhood haunt captures the essence of a New York summer, blending casual park-side lounging with a menu of bold, eclectic flavors.
Riverside Drive, New York NY 10025 https://ellingtoninthepark.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, carnivore, raw-food, low-fodmap, renal, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, pegan, sirtfood
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, guests rave about the delectable and well-prepared dishes that make it a perfect choice for special occasions. Standout dishes include the delicious burger, which reviewers highlight for its exceptional flavor and quality. Visitors consistently leave feeling satisfied, noting that the helpful staff and warm environment create a truly memorable dining experience.
Menu
Street Eat
- Fruit Cup - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chicken & Cheese Quesadillas - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel Bites - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Bao - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Popcorn Chicken - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Wings - $15: Buffalo or sweet chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole & Chips - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Hummus - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Chili Sprouts - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel Bites - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Dog - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old Fashioned Dog - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac N' Cheese - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $16: With garlic croutons Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Riverside Quinoa - $16: Quinoa, arugula, artichoke & hearts of palm, avocado, roasted peppers, chickpeas, tomato almonds, feta, honey pepper vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $16: Feta, cucumber, tomato, olives, red onion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Apple Salad - $16: Spinach, apple, red onion, walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, apple cider Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood Available at: dinner, lunch
Handhelds
- Classic Burger - $18: Lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Burger - $17: Arugula, sun-dried tomato, onions, garlic pesto Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyond Burger - $18: lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Park Mac - $19: Shredded lettuce, American cheese, dill pickles & Ellington's special sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich - $17: Crispy buttermilk fried chicken, coleslaw & spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Chicken Wrap - $16: Grilled Chicken, mozzarella cheese, tomato, bacon, avocado, chipotle mayo, served with salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $28: Brioche roll with chips & coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- The Hudson Pizza - $16: Caramelized onions, fig, baby arugula, prosciutto Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margarita Pizza - $14: Basil, chopped tomatoes & mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokey Swine Pizza - $16: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Wild Mushroom Tacos - $14: Sautéed portobello, shiitake & crimini mushrooms, red cabbage, goat cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fish Tacos - $17: Mango, cucumber salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Lime Chicken Tacos - $16: Pulled chicken with grilled pineapple salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Carnitas Tacos - $16: Slow cooked pulled pork, cilantro, onions, salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tacos - $17: pico de gallo & avocado cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Weekly Specials
- Monday: Fish & Chips Special - $19 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuesday: Philly Cheesesteak - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday: Baby Back Ribs - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday: Burrito Bowl - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday: Shrimp Cocktail - $17 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
For Kids
- Kids Entree - $12: Choose one: Chicken Fingers, Hot Dog, Cheese Quesadilla, Salmon, Mini Burgers, or Mac & Cheese. Served with fries or salad & apple juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Fresh Mojito - $14: Rum, lime juice, mint
- Riverside Margarita - $14: Tequila, lime, lemon, agave
- Sunset Spritzer - $14: Aperol, prosecco, soda
- Summer Sangria - $14: White wine, prosecco, fruit
- Park Mule - $14: Skyy vodka, lime juice, Fever Tree ginger beer
- Spicy Frida - $14: Infused tequila, Fever Tree grapefruit, lime juice
- The Hudson Cocktail - $14: Skyy vodka, raspberry liquor, lemonade
- The Last One - $13: Pimm's, lemonade
- Pinot Grigio, Santi - $14
- Sauvignon Blanc, Kato - $12
- Shiraz, Stump Jump - $14
- Merlot, Donini - $12
- Rosé, Laurent Miquel - $12
- Draft Beer - $9: Radeberger, All Day IPA, Sam Adams Seasonal, or Allagash
- Draft Beer Pitcher - $36
- Weihenstephaner Helles Table Keg - $70
- Canned Beer/Seltzer - $8: Montauk Summer, Heineken, Heineken Silver, Heineken 00, Blue Point Toasted Lager, Corona, Coney Island IPA, Dogfish Seaquench, Michelob Ultra, Truly, Angry Orchard, or Suncruiser
- Beer Bucket - $46
- Mini Keg (5L Gaffel Pilsner) - $70
Add-ons
- Add Chicken to Salad - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Steak to Salad - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Salmon / Shrimp to Salad - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Bacon to Mac - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Jalapeño to Mac - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Add Chicken or Carnitas to Mac - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Ellington in the park
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not include the specific number of reviews for Ellington in the park.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the delicious burger, street corn, charred sweet chili sprouts, beef teriyaki bao, and the lobster roll.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a diverse selection of global-inspired snacks, burgers, pizzas, and specialized options catering to over 40 different dietary needs.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This casual open-air destination features park-side lounging, global-inspired snacks, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for relaxed dining and special occasions.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, open-air American experience with diverse dietary options like vegan, keto, and high-protein dishes would enjoy this restaurant.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 4.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests report high satisfaction with well-prepared dishes like the delicious burger.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Ellington in the park specializes in American cuisine, featuring global-inspired snacks like street corn, beef teriyaki bao, and burgers.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This American restaurant stands out for its exceptional burgers, attentive service, and extensive dietary options including keto, vegan, and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, with its website and menu details available, though specific daily hours are not provided.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Ellington in the park is a moderate-priced ($$) American restaurant located in Riverside Park.
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