The Throwback – American
This high-energy sanctuary pulses with a nostalgic spirit, where the thrill of the game meets the comfort of a neighborhood hangout over plates of molten mac and cheese bombs and fiery wings. Crispy totchos and blistered shishito peppers offer a playful, modern riff on classic stadium fare, creating a vibrant social hub perfect for sharing a sprawling "Crash Board" of indulgent bites. Every juicy cheeseburger slider and golden mozzarella stick serves as a delicious tribute to the glory days, making every visit feel like a celebration of good times and great company.
710 Amsterdam Avenue, New York NY 10025 https://thethrowbacknyc.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its pleasant environment and attentive service, guests find this neighborhood gem perfect for special occasions. Standout dishes include the delectable and well-prepared chicken, which reviewers highlight for its delicious flavor profile. Diners consistently praise the helpful staff and the overall inviting atmosphere that makes every visit feel unique and well-crafted.
Menu
Appetizers
- Mozz Sticks - $12: Crispy mozzarella sticks. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mozzarella - $14: A thin, crispy flatbread topped with zesty marinara and bubbling mozzarella cheese, topped with garlic oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goal Tenders - $15: Crispy chicken strips served with crisp fries and your choice of dipping sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hall of Flame Wings - $16: Tossed in your choice of Buffalo, Honey BBQ, or Sweet Heat sauce. Served with cool ranch or blue cheese on the side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Burger Sliders - $16: Three charred mini burgers topped with cheddar cheese, pickles and "The Throwback Sauce" on a toasted Hawaiian roll. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Totchos - $17: Think nachos but with TOTS! Topped with ground beef, bacon, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, aged cheddar cheese and scallions. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese Bombs - $17: Cheesy mac balls with a crunchy coating paired with marinara sauce and a parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blistered Shishito Peps - $18: Charred shishito peppers topped with crispy garlic chips and squeeze of lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- TB Crash Board - $27: Assorted cheeses, paired with classic meats, crackers and accompaniments. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Throwback Trio - $20: 2 Mac and Cheese Bombs, 2 Chicken Tenders, 2 Cheese Burger Sliders. Choice of dipping sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Kale Caesar - $13: Fresh kale, herb-encrusted breadcrumbs, and grated parmesan tossed in Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Boom Wedge - $14: Baby gem lettuce, heirloom cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, habanero bacon jam, and red onions with cool ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb - $15: Romain lettuce, heirloom cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, avocado, and crispy bacon with cool ranch or blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Tomato Bisque - $12: Nostalgia meets comfort with our creamy and savory tomato soup. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day!: Contact restaurant for details. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- The Triple Play - $12: Grilled Cheese! Melted gouda, white sharp cheddar, and creamy fontina on Texas toast. Served with fries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Chopped Cheese - $15: Ground beef, red onions, sharp cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and “The Throwback Sauce” on a hoagie. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Clubber - $16: Layers of turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, with mayo on Texas toast. Served with chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Jam Burger - $17: Smash beef patty, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and habanero bacon jam on brioche bun. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Open Face Burger - $17: Beef patty, bbq sauce, spicy coleslaw, and crispy onions, topped with a fried egg on ½ brioche bun. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sammy - $18: Herb chicken, lettuce, tomato, brown sugar candied bacon, pickles and ranch on a brioche bun. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bambino Sub - $18: Salami, pepperoni, ham, fontina cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, red onions and Italian herb vinaigrette on a hoagie. Served with chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Incredible Burger (Vegetarian) - $18: Vegan patty, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, crispy onions, and avocado on brioche bun. Served with sweet potato waffle fries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fish and Chips - $22: Fried cod tail and crisp fries served with tartar sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Truffle Tots - $28: Four fried jumbo shrimp served with garlic parmesan truffle tots. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak and Loaded Mash - $35: 12 oz NY Strip served with loaded mashed potatoes with cheese, bacon and scallions. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Crisp Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes - $12: Mashed potatoes, topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and scallions. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Acorn Squash - $13: Roasted acorn squash, topped with dried cranberries, toasted pumpkin seeds, parmesan cheese and garlic oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Baby Mozzie - $10: "The Mozzarella" but for little hands Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mozzarella Sitx - $10: Four mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Tenders - $12: Crispy chicken strips served with crisp fries and your choice of dipping sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac and Cheese Wedges - $12: Breaded crispy triangles of mac and cheese. Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Banana Blitz - $12: Classic banana pudding with vanilla wafers and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Overtime - $12: Molten lava cake with vanilla ice cream and salted caramel drizzle. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- MVPeach Cobbler - $15: Buttery Hawaiian rolls baked with slow-simmered peaches and cinnamon brown sugar, served warm with vanilla bean ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Brunch Food
- Lucha Libre Burrito - $16: Scrambled eggs, cilantro lime rice, pico de gallo, tater tots, and cheddar cheese. Rolled in a warm spinach wrap. Served with side salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Strawberry French Toast Rollups - $16: Rolled French toast filled with strawberry preserves. Served with fresh strawberries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffles Ludacris - $18: Butter fried chicken and cinnamon waffles. Topped with berries and whipped cream. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Most - $18: Smashed avocado, lime juice, red pepper flakes and salt with eggs on Texas toast. Served with side salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Throw-Benedict - $22: Your choice of spinach, ham or bacon. Poached egg on an English muffin and hollandaise sauce. Served with a side salad. Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Great One - $25: 7oz grass-fed NY Strip, eggs and béarnaise sauce. Served with Crisp Fries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bases Loaded - $25: Breakfast platter served with eggs “your way,” tater tots, toast, and ham or bacon. Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Touchdown Spritz - $15: Aperol, prosecco, grapefruit soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Breakaway - $15: Blanco Tequila, orange liqueur, agave, lime juice, OJ Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Violet Hour - $16: Gin, honey, lavender, lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- The Shakedown - $15: Rectified Bourbon, lemon juice, ginger syrup, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Cherry Pick - $16: Black cherry vodka, agave, lime juice, Prosecco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- The Clutch Brew - $17: Vodka, Cold Brew, agave, coffee liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Daydream (Non-Alcoholic) - $12: Pineapple, pomegranate, lime juice, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Lemon Lime Time (Non-Alcoholic) - $12: Lemonade, lime juice, honey, cucumber soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Mimosa - $12: Prosecco and OJ
- The Bloody Legend - $12: Vodka and house Bloody Mary mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bottomless Mimosa + Bloody Mary - $25: Unlimited for 1.5 hours with entree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about The Throwback
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This American restaurant stands out for its high-energy atmosphere, attentive service, and extensive dietary options including keto, vegan, and gluten-free.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the pleasant environment, attentive staff, and delicious chicken dishes, making it a highly-rated choice for special occasions.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the delectable chicken, mac and cheese bombs, fiery wings, totchos, cheeseburger sliders, and the TB Crash Board.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Roasted Acorn Squash and Crisp Fries both accommodate multiple diets including gluten-free, vegetarian, nut-free, pescatarian, and plant-based options.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The Throwback is suitable for families, offering a pleasant environment, attentive service, and kid-friendly menu highlights like mozzarella sticks and sliders.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include molten mac and cheese bombs, fiery wings, crispy totchos, mozzarella sticks, and well-prepared chicken highlighted by reviewers.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant's website is https://thethrowbacknyc.com/, though the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for The Throwback.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for The Throwback.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at this American restaurant is moderate, indicated by a price level of $$.
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