The Laurels – American
The Laurels invites guests into a sun-drenched space where polished wood and lush greenery create a refined yet relaxed backdrop for a soulful exploration of American flavors. The kitchen breathes new life into regional classics, balancing the smoky depth of hearth-fired proteins with the vibrant, crisp notes of farm-fresh harvests. Whether lingering over a botanical cocktail or sharing a celebratory feast, every visit feels like a warm, sophisticated embrace of modern hospitality.
231, 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, 10003 +1-646-398-9002 https://thelaurelsnyc.comRating: 4.6/5 (301 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Tuesday - Wednesday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently praise The Laurels as a fantastic spot for brunch and casual gatherings, highlighting the attentive service and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the juicy smash burger and spicy fries, while the cocktail menu—featuring standouts like the maracujá margarita and refreshing lavender spritz—keeps everyone happy. Whether hosting a birthday party or enjoying bottomless mimosas outdoors on a Saturday, reviewers celebrate the convenient location and expansive menu that delivers a reliably great experience.
Menu
Shareables/Apps
- Sesame Tahini Hummus - $17: seasonal Union Square Market vegetables, Za’atar spiced pita bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Short-Rib Poutine - $19: rosemary parmesan fries, handspun mozzarella, sherry gravy and chives
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip - $18: parmesan & beemster bechamel and red milpa corn chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mini Laurels Sliders - $18: beef patty, Pepperjack cheese, smoked bacon, signature sauce
- Short-Rib Bao Buns - $18: sesame, kimchi, crispy shallots, chipotle aioli
- Crispy Shrimp - $16: sesame, kimchi, crispy shallots, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Thai Chili Wings - $19: crispy shallots, sesame seeds and mae ploy chili sauce
- Buffalo Blue Wings - $19: medium spice, buffalo blue cheese, chives, celery, and carrots
- East Coast Oysters (Half Dozen) - $16: charred lime, chives, rose mignonette
- East Coast Oysters (Dozen) - $26: charred lime, chives, rose mignonette Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Sampler Plate - $45: choose any 4 from the appetizers/sides Dietary tags: Macrobiotic
- Devilled Eggs - $14: mayo, paprike, lemon juice Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Juice-Cleanse
Flatbreads
Add Chicken +$6.00
- Margherita - $19: hand-spun mutz, grated parmesan, tomato gravy, oregano, and red pepper flakes
- Salame Piccante Con Rosmarino - $22: mozzarella, pepperoni, marinara sauce, rosemary, olive oil, crushed pepper
- Pesto Bianca - $21: ricotta cheese, mozzarella, pesto, crushed pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Greens
Add Chicken +$7.00 | Shrimp +$8.00 | Steak +$9.00
- Kale Caesar - $16: kale, romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons and tahini Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- House Salad - $16: mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, lemon, olive oil vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Roasted Beet Salad - $15: Goat cheese, beets, baby greens, red beet vinaigrette
Handhelds
Choice of house or Parmesan rosemary fries
- Smash Burger - $22: double patty, American cheese, shredded lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, signature sauce, on a brioche bun
- Aged Tenderloin Steak Sandwich - $25: soft brie cheese, arugula, caramelized onions, and blue cheese aioli
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $21: Crispy chicken, chipotle aoili, coleslaw, pickles
Large Plates
Add Chicken +$7.00 | Shrimp +$8.00 | Steak +$9.00
- Steak Frites - $38: boneless NY strip, truffle parmesan fries, and peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Short-Rib Poutine (Large) - $19: rosemary parmesan fries, handspun mozzarella, sherry gravy and chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spaghettie alla Carretiera - $18: garlic, cherry tomatoes, parsley, basil, parmesano reggiano, olive oil
Sweet Treats
- Chocolate Caramel Mousse - $11: strawberry sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cookie Monster - $11: Vanilla icecream with a warmed chocolate chip cookie
Sides
- French Fries - $9
- Sweet Potato Fries - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Parmesan Rosemary Truffle Fries - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- House Salad (Side) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Brunch
- Cornflake Crusted French Toast - $19: mixed berry compote, mascarpone, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Smoked B.E.C. - $17: smoked bacon, fried eggs, Irish cheddar with home fries on a sourdough roll
- Veggie Frittata - $19: kale, roasted red pepper, asparagus, kale and garlic with home fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Traditional American Breakfast - $18: eggs your way, smoked bacon or breakfast sausage with home fries
- Eggs Benny - $19: Canadian bacon, arugula, Sriracha hollandaise with home fries
- Thai Chicken Wings - $19: crushed peanuts, sesame seeds & mae ploy chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb
- The Laurels Burger - $23: 8oz prime beef patty, smoked bacon, Irish cheddar and truffle aioli | served with a choice of rosemary fries or house salad
- Mediterranean Grilled Chicken - $21: feta, lemon arugula, tomato, cucumber, sun-dried tomato aioli on a Portuguese roll | served with a choice of house salad or rosemary fries
- Steak & Eggs - $27: dry-aged 8 oz filet, eggs your way, homefries
- Short-Rib Hash - $23: homefries, short-rib, sherry gravy, handspun mutz, crispy sunchokes and a sunny side egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free
- Biscuits & Mystic Gravy - $19: ground beef and pork, Bechamel blanco, peppers, onions, and tomatoes served with a sunny side egg
- Shrimp & Grits Y'all - $23: slab bacon tomato jam, parmesan grits and Cajun shrimp tots
- Kale Caesar (Brunch) - $16: little gem, beemster gouda, baby cherry tomato, pecorino romano & lemon Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Avocado Toast - $17: smashed avocado, sunnyside egg, crushed red pepper, rye sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Brunch Sides
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Sweet Potato Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb
- Rosemary Parmesan Truffle Fries - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Home Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Applewood Smoked Bacon - $5: 3 pcs
- Pork Sausage - $5: 3 pcs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Two Eggs Your Way - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Plain Grits - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Sourdough Toast - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Yogurt & Granola - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Fruit - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Bottomless Drinks
For 90 Minutes
- Category 1 - $25: Choice of: Mimosa, Bellini, Our Brew Mimosa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Category 2 - $35: Margaritas: Classic, Raspberry, Mango, Passionfruit | Any Beer or Cider | Aperol Spritz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Happy Hour Specials
Monday-Friday until 7:00 PM
- Guiness Draft - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Allagash Draft - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- All Other Drafts - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Margarita - $10
- Manhattan - $10
- Old Fashioned - $10
- Espresso Martini - $10
- Negroni - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- House Martini - $10
- Aperol Spritz - $10
Daily Specials
- Monday Wings - $10 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Taco Tuesday (Beef/Chicken) - $8: Two Tacos
- Taco Tuesday (Short-rib/Shrimp) - $11: Two Tacos
- Taco Tuesday (Mix) - $10: Two Tacos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Thursday Half Price Chicken Curry - $12.5
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse - $10: rich creamy mousse with whipped cream and hazelnuts
- San Sebastian Cheese Cake - $10: dreamy custard-like filling with an unorthodox charred top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Platters
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip - $65: parmesan and Beemster gouda, red milpa chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sesame and Tahini Hummus - $65: Union Square vegetables, za'atar pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Labneh - $65: Creamy dip topped with cranberry jam, rosemary, orange zest, vegetable and pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Thai Chicken Wings (28 pc) - $75: Mae ploy thai spice, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Wings (28 pc) - $75: blue cheese dip, carrot, celery, chives
- Mini Laurels Sliders (20 pc) - $75: beef sliders, Pepper Jack cheese, smoked bacon, signature sauce
- Short-Rib Bao Buns (20 pc) - $75: kimchi, crispy shallots, chipotle aioli
- Thai Shrimp Bao Buns (20 pc) - $75: avocado, cilantro, charred scallion aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Our style taco cups (15 pc) - $75: Chicken tinga, pico de gallo, beans, chipotle aioli
- Our Style short-rib taco cups (15 pc) - $75: guajillo sauce, onion, cilantro
- 3 rounds of Naan bread - $75: labneh dill spread, smoked salmon, red onion, cranberry jam Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Crispy Shrimp - $80 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Falafel Bao Buns (20pc) - $75: Red Cabbage, fermented mango tahini sauce, cucumber pickles, watercress Dietary tags: Mediterranean
- Flatbread pizza (3 pc) - $75: Margherita and/or truffle and mushroom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gluten free oval flatbread pizza (3 pc) - $80: choice of margherita and/or truffle and mushroom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about The Laurels
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The Laurels offers an expansive menu featuring 38 dietary categories and diverse dishes like short-rib poutine, smash burgers, and specialty cocktails.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- The most popular dishes include the juicy smash burger, spicy fries, maracujá margarita, lavender spritz, and bottomless mimosas according to reviews.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The Laurels is categorized as a moderate-priced restaurant, indicated by the price level of $$ for its menu.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- The Laurels stands out for its 38+ diet-specific options, botanical cocktails like lavender spritz, and vibrant outdoor brunch with bottomless mimosas.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.6/5, this moderately priced ($$) American restaurant stands out for its attentive service, vibrant brunch atmosphere, and expansive menu.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The Laurels accommodates groups with an expansive menu featuring 38 dietary tags, including vegan House Salad and gluten-free Traditional American Breakfast.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking brunch, casual gatherings, birthday parties, and outdoor bottomless mimosas would most enjoy this American restaurant's vibrant atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The Laurels is suitable for families, offering a vibrant atmosphere for casual gatherings, birthday parties, and an expansive, diverse menu.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has a website at https://thelaurelsnyc.com, though the provided information does not mention online ordering options.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- The Laurels offers moderate pricing ($$) and a 4.6/5 rating, with reviewers praising the fantastic brunch and bottomless mimosa value.
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