The Playwright – American
Stepping into The Playwright feels like entering a lively, storied haunt where the hum of conversation and the golden glow of the bar set the stage for a spirited evening of indulgence. The air carries the irresistible scent of salt and spice as the kitchen turns out towering plates of Irish-inspired comfort, from the legendary heat of a traditional spice bag to golden, beer-battered favorites and truffle-dusted fries. It is a welcoming retreat that celebrates the art of the pub classic with a bold, flavorful flair, making every visit feel like a festive occasion.
202, West 49th Street, New York, NY, 10019 +12122629263 https://www.playwrighttavern.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, diabetic, plant-based, whole30, low-fat, paleo, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, low-cholesterol, south-beach, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, aip, raw-food, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Crispy Calamari - $21: Salsa Verde, Marinara Sauce, or Buffalo Style Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Coconut Shrimp - $15: Thai chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Playwright Nachos - $20: Black beans, melted cheddar, jack cheese, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Finest Buffalo Wings - $21: Celery, blue cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Golden Fried Chicken Fingers - $18: Homemade honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beer Battered Mozzarella Sticks - $15: Marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ireland Famous Spice Bag - $17: Curry chips with chicken, peppers and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Irish Nacho Fries - $16: Chopped smoked bacon, cheddar, jack cheese, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Waffle Fries - $14 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Trufle Fries - $15: Shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Playwright Medley - $31: Wings, Fingers, Sticks and Skins Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Caesar or Mesclun Green - $13: Choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Thai Grilled Chicken - $21: Lettuce, crispy noodles, cabbage, red onion, soy ginger dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Southwest Kale & Grilled Shrimp - $25: Tomatoes, corn, black beans, guacamole, cheddar, jack cheese, ranch dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Crispy Chicken Caesar - $24: Crispy romaine, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fillet Migon Steak Tip Sliders - $31: Sauteed onion, bearnaise sauce, toasted brioche, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roast Vermont Turkey Club - $23: Irish bacon, lettuce tomato, mayonnaise, white toast, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Times Square Chicken - $21: Breaded chicken, lettuce, tomato, garlic mayo, toasted Kaiser roll, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Playwright Chicken - $21: Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, pesto mayo, melted mozzarella, focaccia bread, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Playwright's Reuben - $25: Corned Beef or Pastrami, sauerkraut, melted Swiss, Russian dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- James Joyce Burger - $24: Irish bacon, cheddar, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sean O'Casey Burger - $23: Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Turkey Burger - $21: Chipotle mayo, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- California Veggie Burger - $21: Guacamole, ranch dressing, fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Grilled New York Strip - $53: Mashed potatoes, vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Corned Beef & Cabbage - $27: Buttered boiled red bliss potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shepherd’s Pie - $24: Ground sirloin, fresh vegetables, brown gravy, topped with mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bangers & Mashed - $24: Caramelized onion gravy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Guinness Brown Beef Stew - $28: Slow braised with carrots, onions, turnips, celery, and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Playwright’s Chicken Pot Pie - $24: Tender chicken with carrots, onion, celery, and pigeon peas, velvet cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beer Battered Fish & Chips - $28: Tartar sauce, lemon wedge, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Broiled Atlantic Salmon - $32: Smothered in Dijon mustard, topped with fresh herb crumb crust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Mexican Shrimp Scampi - $30: Flambéed with Gold Tequila, lime juice, butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Irish Style Saute Chicken - $28: Flambéed with Irish mist with mushrooms finished with demi glaze and a splash of cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Classic Irish Chicken Curry - $27: Sauteed with red & green peppers, onions, mushrooms, long-grain basmati rice, toasted pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pasta Paisano - $21: Chopped kale, tomato, mushrooms, olives, pesto olive oil, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Penne Ala Vodka - $24: Flambéed with Smirnoff vodka, roasted garlic tomato sauce, splash of cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mushroom Ravioli - $23: Sautéed mushrooms, shallots, garlic, port wine creamed demi-glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Traditional Irish Breakfast - $25: Irish Sausage, Bacon, Black & White Pudding, Eggs any Style, Grilled Tomato, Home Fries, Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Playwright Pancake Trio - $17: With Eggs any Style, Maple Syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Sourdough Avocado Toast - $19: Seasonal Greens, Caso Fresco Bruschetta or Herbed de Provence Goats Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Irish Eggs Benedict - $18: Poached Eggs, English Muffin, Irish Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce, Home Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Roasted Beet Salad with Carrots Potato & Kale - $18: Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette, Topped with Poached Eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Portobello Mushroom & Mozzarella Omelet - $17: Home Fries, Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Irish Croque-Monsieur - $18: Irish Bacon & Baby Swiss Cheese on Griddled Sourdough Bread, Home Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- London Broil Steak & Eggs - $24: Any Style Eggs, Home Fries, Toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Irish Brunch Burger - $22: Cheddar Cheese, Irish Bacon, Over Easy Egg, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Quinoa Brunch Bowl - $21: Two Eggs Sunny Side Up, Stewed Black Beans, Tri-Color Tortilla Chips, Pico de Gallo, Cheddar & Jack Cheese, Avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Fries - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Cajun Fries - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Onion Rings - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mashed Potatoes - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Baked Potato - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Boiled Red Bliss Potatoes - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetable of the Day - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Fresh Brewed Columbian Coffee - $16
- Jameson Irish Coffee - $16: Fresh whipped cream
- Spiced Apple Cider - $16: Choice of Fireball, Spiced Rum, or Whiskey
- Classic Hot Toddy - $16: Lemon, Irish Whiskey, Hot Water, Cloves
- Christmas Sangria Glass - $18: Red, White, or Rose
- Christmas Sangria Pitcher - $25: Red, White, or Rose
- Single Malt Scotch - Tallisker 10yr - $18
- Chicken Tenders Platter - $160: Honey Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Wings Platter - $200: Buffalo, Teriyaki, or Thai Chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mini Maryland Crab Cakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sea Scallops Wrapped in Smoked Bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free