Eating at Gotham Burger Social Club. Best Smash Burgers in NYC?
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- I eat at and review Gotham Burger Social Club on the Lower East Side of New York City. For years Gotham Burger Social Club has existed as a pop-up restaurant, but now it finally has its own permanent location. The restaurant serves Oklahoma style fried onion burgers and may just be the best restaurant for smash burgers in NYC.
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The quality of your content just keeps getting better and better! Thank you for taking the time to add carefully thought out voice overs later. Your videos are a highlight to my day!
Thank you so much! That really makes me happy to hear!
Hey James, thank you so much for this very insightful and thoughtful video. And thank you for the kind review and support! Mike Puma
Thank you for creating such a fine restaurant! It was a real pleasure to dine there.
Thats just the kind of food that I love. Looks great and the owner tried to accommodate your drink order.
It was indeed satisfying food! Yeah, it was nice that he was there. It was evident that he's really passionate about his restaurant.
Thank you for another thoughtful review. I love that you show us how you finished it all, it lets us know you didn't just skim but took in the entire experience the restaurant presented you. It's awesome and so is your willingness to share it with us. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! I just love eating and I'm glad that I can share what I enjoy!
The food looked great James. The onion rings looked house made which to me make so much difference. For the money, considering you're in NYC, not too bad. I'm excited to the growth in the channel and feel kinda special for discovering these awesome reviews early on. LOL Cheers my friend
Cheers and thank you so much! I really appreciate the support! Yeah, those onion rings were fantastic and I was pretty surprised with just how much the sauce made a difference.
As always, simply a terrific review! Your comments are the reason why I always stop & listen!!!! Your delivery is so natural & appealing - AND - ACCURATE! I truly enjoyed this video offering. Thanks, this is Peter; out!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support Peter!
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I am so glad I found your channel recently. Fabulous reviews. This looked like my kinda lunch and I love the story of how the concept was started. YUM!
Thank you so much! Yeah, it's simply but satisfying!
Another great vlog James! I really appreciate how you add a little background to the establishment you’re about to dine at. Good stuff! Dope ass T-shirt too, one of my favorite movies.
Thank you! Yeah, I love adding good information about the place that I think other people would be interested in too. Indeed, The Warriors is a classic!
Hi James, Once again a great and thoughtful review. Thank you and Best wishes, Rich
Thank you so much!
nice work and detailed description of all the food. I enjoy all of your video!
Thanks so much!
Great video, James! I love watching all your content and have a solid list for when I (one day) visit NYC!
Thank you so much! That really makes me happy to hear!
Can't go wrong with following where James has eaten at!
Excellent review and I always enjoy watching your facial expressions as you enjoy both food and beverages. I saw one other post talking about Oklahoma and in a general sense I can think of Oklahoma onion burgers (which you also mention) but also include White Castle burgers (burgers cooked on a bed of onions, cut square with holes in them).
Thank you! Yeah, I know what you mean regarding White Castle. There's a bit of a similarity.
I look so forward to your reviews thank you
Thank you so much! That really makes me happy to hear!
Looks great! Can never go wrong with a solid burger and beer. Good review as usual.
Thank you so much! Indeed, it was a solid lunch!
Informative, creative, honest and professional content. Nice one, James.
Thank you so much!
I enjoy your reviews.
Thank you! That makes me happy to hear!
My belly is rumbling now with this segment. 😂. Putting this place down on my list of nyc bites.
It was really good! It's a must visit!
Love the T shirt! Awesome! And as always thank you for the reviews.
Thank you so much! And thank you always for watching!
Love the little history bits. Looks delicious.
Thank you! It was a delicious lunch!
Another home run. Ever consider doing a breakfast review?
Thank you! Yeah, there are definitely some breakfast spots that I'll be trying soon.
love your art! it. is. AMAZING. Glad to see others also loving your content!!!!!
Thank you so much! Yeah, I'm really happy that others are enjoying it!
Those burgers and tacos looked extremely tasty. I sure could go for one now having had no food or drink since midnight and having had surgery today. I am famished. Oklahoma burgers are the bests!!! Thank you James for bringing us this video.
Thank you for watching! I hope that you can have a good meal soon!
Another Monday, another banger of a video! Have you even had the Tikkun BBQ oklahoma smash burger? Foy my money it's the best smash burger in NYC. They're still a popup for now...dreaming of a brick and mortar!
Thank you! Yeah, I've heard of them, but I've yet to try it. I'll definitely have to keep them in mind. Thank you for the recommendation!
Great video! The burger and onion rings look delicious!
Thank you! Yeah, it was an overall very satisfying lunch!
Oh so happy to see a new video from you!!! LOVE your honesty!! Slightly envious of your metabolism!! 😊
Thank you so much!
What I love about James is that he owns watches
Haha! Thank you! I love collecting them.
Again, another solid video and more importantly great background information to educate us regarding an American Gastronomy Staple
Thank you! Yeah, I always try to utilize a lot of research and information for each video.
Looks great but I’d get it out the jalapeños. I’d like to see those loaded tots. I may go tomorrow for lunch.
Yeah, I get you on that one. They definitely bring a bit of heat to the burger. I saw some other people get the loaded tots and they looked incredible!
Great content, as always!
Thank you so much!
Great review! Thank you so much for taking us and sharing your experience! I hope to one day head there myself to try it.
While I'm super understanding when a restaurant runs out of anything, I have to commend Mr. Puma for going above and beyond after realizing that the restaurant didn't have enough Aperol and attempting to make it right by you by going out himself to try and purchase more. This attention to detail can be easily lost in the hustle and bustle of service.
I hope you take us along for more food journeys!
Thank you so much! Yeah, it's pretty clear that he really cares about his customers. Plus, this was when the restaurant first opened and I bet it runs smoother now.
Another amazing video! Love Gotham Burger 🍔 😊
Thank you so much!
That view from the top of the Ferris wheel is incredible! I'm surprised they let you take your burger and the beer mug up there.
Haha! Yeah, it was epic!
Ranch dressing with strong dill notes. To die for.
It's a great flavor combination!
Good choice with that stout. Goes great with a good burger, which you defenitely enjoyed.
Thank you! Yeah, I love stout beer.
Oklahoma, home ❤ Try something weird. Where could you go that has absolutely weird street food that is AMAZING?!?
I love eating weird and unique food! I'll definitely have to try to incorporate it into one of my videos.
There's a lot to be said for the 'humble' burger, and this particular iteration looks delicious. You'll have to give us a snapshot of your fitness routine one of these days, James. I'm growing moobs just watching!
Haha! Luckily when I'm not eating, my favorite activity is running.
I just watched a short documentary on George Motz, and almost went to his new spot last week. Now, having seen your excellent review here, I'll have to do both! I actually had an apartment on Ludlow many years ago, I'd probably be here all the time if I still did! And, now I'm craving an Aperol Spritz on a Monday afternoon... Thanks😂 Thanks for another fantastic video James!
Nice! Yeah, Motz is an interesting guy! I have walked past his place a number of times, but I've never had the time yet to dine there, but the burgers look great! I definitely enjoyed Gotham Burger though. It's definitely worth checking out!
my Grandmother use to watch me and my brother on Clinton
Great American vibes here. Eating on paper and drinking out of plastic. And tipping for the great service of recycling 😂
Haha! Indeed!
Everything looked ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS especially the Dark Beer. I LOVE Dark Beer but unfortunately age and health has taken that pleasure away from me.
Safe Journey!
Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!
Thank you! Yes, it was a wonderful spread of food that paired very nicely with the beer.
Great stop! Love those onion rings as well!
Yeah, those onion rings were great!
I have become addicted to smash burgers. There are a few places in Toronto's west end that do them well. One of them has housemade brownies and another excellent banana pudding (and decent poutine).
Nice! Yeah, they're so satisfying! And I really enjoy banana pudding too!
your videos are awesome! Went here a few weeks ago and the burger was so good :)
Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed it too!
Great video as always. Personally, I'd prefer to patronize one of the older haunts in the city if I am going to be kicking back with a beer. But I can see that being a good place for the after work crowd or lunch.
Thank you! Yeah, some of those older places have a great vibe that's hard to replicate.
❤good day🎉
Thank you for watching!
Burger looks really good! I love anything with that much cheese on it haha
Oh yeah, a good amount of cheese definitely makes for a good burger!
Great content , per usual
Thank you so much!
You have truly mastered the art of gazing off into the distance.
I did have a window seat and I enjoyed the view.
That’s a lot of onion for one meal! Too much for me 😂😂 Love your vids, keep up the great work
Thank you! Yeah, with the onions in the burger and the onion rings, that was a lot!
@@JamesnuI ended up eating here after watching your video. I even sat in the same seat as you 😂😂. The burger and fries were excellent and paired well with a beer. Cheers my friend 🍻
@@PeteFstuff Nice! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! Cheers!
James, I'm glad you tipped but you tipped 6.66 = 666... they're going to run out of more food now!
Haha! Yeah, that was a strange one! The way tipping works there is you just press the percentage you want to give on the check out screen. I guess what I chose ended up as $6.66.
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Dope warriors shirt. Also, great review!
Thank you! I just got that shirt.
Wow I just passed by this place yesterday during a walking tour. I was tempted to try the burger but I was full on pizza lol. I agree about the toppings, I don't even put ketchup on my burgers. BTW, I'm digging that T-shirt.
Thank you! Yeah, this place is definitely worth a try. Indeed, some toppings can work, others are just distractions. That was still a great burger, but next time, I'm leaving some of those toppings to the side.
Hey James, thanks again for a great video! Down to earth commentary and a positive attitude makes me wants to go to these places anymore. Got a quick question for you - I am taking a friend who's never been to New York before and has essentially never eaten anything except basic pasta/chicken and rice/salad . I want to blow their minds on what good food actually is. Our budget is 200 dollars each meal per person, where would you suggest we go to?
Thank you so much! You definitely have a lot of great options when it comes to that sort of budget. There's some pretty impressive tasting menu places like 63 Clinton. I think Le Bernardin's Prix Fixe lunch menu for $127 would probably be a good choice, although I feel like the portions might be pretty small for that one. Torrisi is a good option if you can get a reservation. Also, some of NYC's steakhouses might do as well like Delmonico's or Keens.
Good review I have the same warriors shirt great movie
Thank you! It's definitely a classic film!
Those rings were fire.🔥
They were incredible!
You might see that burger in Five Guys or Shake Shack soon. Easy to replicate.
Yeah, it's not complicated at all, but it's pretty good!
You need to hit up Hamburger America, double onion burger, fries and the lemonade (incl tip) is like £26. And its hands down one of the best burgers I have ever had. Just make sure you roll up early to get a seat at the counter - as those are the ones that a) get to see George make their burger, and b) get the burger George made to eat.
I definitely plan to go there in the future. It looks amazing and I'll for sure make a video about the experience.
If the beer was cheaper, it would be nice if they changed the receipt so as not to charge you for the aperol spritz, since it was their mistake to begin with. However, the food looked great overall!
It was definitely great food! Luckily the beer I had was actually the same price as the aperol spritz so it didn't bother me.
Great review James. Many of your viewers would be very interested in how you rank your burger places. Please let us know and Thanks
Thank you! My favorite burger of all-time is Minetta Tavern's Black Label burger, but I also really enjoyed Au Cheval's burger with everything on it, Emily's burger (the original location in Brooklyn) and Raoul's au poivre burger. Those are my favorites right now, but I've got more burgers to try.
Nice watching a man enjoy a good burger and a beer or is it the other way around ? Onion rings looked delicious too
Yeah, it's a classic pairing. Indeed, those onion rings were amazing!
THIS GUY IS AN EATING MACHINE! WHAT A MOUTH!!!
Haha! I love eating!
love The Warriors shirt
Thank you! The film is a classic!
Looks so good, love onion rings!! ☺
It was so good! Yeah, those onion rings were fantastic!
The burger looked epic!!
Have you done a food review or burger review I should say for George Motz Hamburger America yet?
The smash burgers at George Motz's Hamburger America are insane and George Motz makes them infront of you.
Definitely Top 5 Burger Restaurants in New York!
After seeing your burger food reviews my list has gone up to Top 10 Burger restaurants you need to try! haha
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It was a good burger for sure! No, I haven't been there yet, but I definitely plan to check it out in the future.
The warriors shirt 🤟🏼🔥
Thank you!
I thought (from another video) that your watch was a Pepsi-bezel Rolex GMT, but I see it’s a sharp-looking Seiko. I’ve seen an Orient in another video. You have great taste in watches!
Thank you! A Rolex is a bit out of my price range, but I do love my Seiko.
Fantastic review as usual! Next stop..... Bison Burger Bison Steak at Ted's Montana Grill! 🎉
Thank you! Yeah, I'll get there eventually.
Did you find the bison a little too lean?
@@NoahEats The Bison strip steak was absolutely perfect!
Now that I've seen this, I question why every burger place wouldn't want to add a bunch of onions to their patties. Sounds delicious!
It definitely adds something to the meat!
I like my burger buns toasted for the texture and it helps to avoid a soggy construction. Was the stout at room temp? Room temperature helps to bring out the flavors.
Yeah, toasted is the way to go. No, it was a bit colder than room temperature, but still very tasty.
This reminds me of Hamburger America in the West Village.
They definitely share some things in common.
a place that respects the good ole ketchup and mustard for once. thats how you know its good
While those aren't my favorite condiments, they're classics none the less.
Nice to get a closer look at what people have been going nuts for. Seems like a solid burger but still hard to see what earned it so much acclaim. It seems like a pretty standard rendition of something that takes about $3 in ingredients and 15 minutes to produce. The only explanation i can think of is that it's in a city where very few cook at home. That said, considering it's NYC, the price is surprisingly decent.
It's definitely a simple dish, but one that is done very well. Plus, you're right, that's a pretty good price for NYC.
Another place I need to try.
It's definitely worth a try!
Always choose onion rings over French fries. It was great to see what one gets for $6.50 .
I never understand why people don't order a smash burger plain (w/cheese & onion). How else will you know if their meat is any good? Thanks for giving us the history of how they came to be and for great filming and editing. This IS how restaurant Vlogs should be made.
Thank you so much! I definitely put a good amount of effort into my videos so it means a lot to me to hear that it's appreciated.
Bruce waynes fav burger joint
Haha! Indeed!
I walked by this place 4 days ago thinking it was some chain location and I just found out I probably missed one of my favorite meals 😢
It happens. Hopefully you'll have an opportunity to eat there soon.
James, do you plan to do a video on George Motz’s place American Burger?
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I definitely will make a video there in the future.
@@Jamesnu Oops, that would be Hamburger America.
In my state of Kentucky it's against the law to eat a hot dog or burger without loading it with catsup. I mean, we're talking up to 6 months at hard labor.
Haha!
Very good presentation. I love when you enjoy your food! Wish I wasn't at the vet with my cat all day. Would love to have run into you on the lower east side wailing away on smashburgers.
Thank you so much!
I have to be a masochist, watching this while being on a diet.
Haha! I appreciate the view!
My review as I was there this past Saturday:
-Arrived at around 2-ish. 15-ish people in front of me outside. Line moved. I was inside in 15 minutes.
- The wait inside was around 10 minutes.
-I ordered what you had....the double Gotham and onion rings with ranch. No beer as I headed to the Essex St Mkt after for some Top Hops brews.
-The wait for my food was not long at all. The place was crowded and it is basically grab seats when you can. I ended up standing at one of the tables.
-Both burger and onion rings looked nicely done. They only cook it one way. I believe, but I didn't ask and was not asked.
-Burger: WAAAAYYY to many topings to enjoy. I am not into smash burgers and thought Hamburger America was also basically so-so. I ate there about a month or so ago. I could not taste much of the beef at Gotham. Plus...I never get smashing a burger and losing all of the juices.
-Onion rings were good...not great. The side sauce was a nice touch.
-Not expensive at all. Decor was nice and the staff that I interacted with were cool.
-Great location in the LES. Steps from the Essex Mkt, Katz, shopping, etc.
Overall....I would give it a 2.5/5.! Just way too many things added to the actual burger to even taste what was in front of me. As with Hamburger American, I won't be rushing back to Gotham!
Thanks for sharing your review. I know what you mean about the toppings. Like I said, some of them were a distraction and for my next order I won't be getting the burger with everything on it.
@@Jamesnu Just an FYI...your reviews are TOP NOTCH!
@@ter1413 Thank you! I appreciate it!
I wonder which u like best - Au Chavel or that burger
Au Cheval for sure, but that burger is far more expensive than Gotham's offering.
Curious to know which burger you enjoyed more between this and nowon's legendary cheeseburger that you shared recently?
Definitely Nowon's cheeseburger. It's flavor combinations were on point and it was a bit more refined, but that burger was also twice the price. Gotham's offering was still great and is a solid deal for the cost.
Awesome! Thanks for the response I was debating on which option I should visit first I'll be sure however to tryout Gotham Social Club at some point this year@@Jamesnu
@@hbkratedrguy217 I hope you enjoy it!
I'm surprised all these burger spots are opening in NYC. I've been more partial to Los Angeles as having the best burgers in America.
How often do people eat out? It seems very common in ny.
I feel like it's pretty often. There's just so many amazing restaurants in NYC to try.
James' reviews always wants me to eat out!
I think I cooked twice in the 3 years I lived there.
U must be from Michigan or Chicago..? your accent is funny
Yep, I'm original from Chicago, but honestly, I was so cold speaking outside that my speech just started to decline.
How does this compare to 7th Street?
I like 7th Street's burger just a bit more, but I like the fact that Gotham has all of those sides and other dishes that you can't get at 7th Street.
$11 for a double is hard to beat in NYC, unless going to a chain joint.
Absolutely and it's great quality!
@@Jamesnu Google confirmed my suspicion: " This double is a short rib, brisket blend from Pat Lafrieda and has great beef flavor ", posted on IG by the store. LaFrieda seems everywhere. It must have given the new place a very special deal to price the double at $11. Elsewhere it'd be twice as much.
@@bourbakis That's interesting! Thank you for looking that up and sharing!
Smash burgers oh yeah 👍🏻 ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻❣️
They're great!
I don't get why this is Oklahoma style? Hasn't White Manna in New Jersey been doing the smashed onion thing it for like 100 years? I guess we gotta let Oklahoma have something... not much going on there (yes, I've been to Oklahoma. Actually spent the most boring New Years Eve of my life there). Also, Gotham is NYC... why are they calling something country themed Gotham? All that being said, I will probably try this at some point.
Yeah, I don't know the full history of the Oklahoma style fried onion burger. I haven't been to that state yet. I think the name Gotham came far before the whole country themed style.
THE WARRIORS!!!!!!!
A classic film indeed!
I’m waiting for the day when James has a meal that he finds disgusting.
Haha! Well, I try to go to restaurants that I figure that I would like, but there are at least some specific courses that really disappointed me, which I will feature in future videos.
Darlingg, I live up in Carnegie Hill.
I do not go "down there" to that slum.
The vibe comes off a bit western noir
I like that description! I wish I would've thought of that one.
You should have ordered the egg cream
Next time. I saw a few people order them and they looked really good!
I don’t like ketchup either. Haven’t owned a bottle since 2010. I never put on my burgers.
I know what you mean.
Also you can't go Wrong with a Stout Beer and a Cheeseburger...
Absolutely!
Why the 666 tip?
That was because when I paid , there's a screen that just shows the percentage tip you want to give and whatever percentage I gave ended up being $6.66.
Fun fact....it's illegal in NYC for a restaurant to sell alcohol they buy from another retailer.
I didn't know that. I guess it's lucky for the restaurant that it was closed that day.
I wonder if DC Comics might have an issue with the name?
Haha!
Where's the fukin BATMAN 🦇
Haha!