Times Square Diner vs Lindens
A decision guide to help you choose between two of New York's top restaurants.
Best choice overall
Lindens
★ 4.9 · Bar · $$ - $$$ · 2 Renwick St, New York City, NY 10013
Side by side comparison
Category
Times Square Diner
Lindens
Rating
★ 4.4
★ 4.9
Price
$
$$ - $$$
Cuisine
American, Diner
Bar
Neighborhood
807 8th Avenue, New York City, NY 10019-7418
2 Renwick St, New York City, NY 10013
Winner by category
Category
Winner
Reason
Best value
Times Square Diner
Lower price at $
Highest rated
Lindens
Rated ★ 4.9
Best for tourists
Lindens
Higher rated and widely recognised
Best for date night
Lindens
$$ - $$$ price point
Best for casual dining
Times Square Diner
American, Diner at $
Best overall
Lindens
★ 4.9 with Bar cuisine
Choose Times Square Diner if...
- ✓ You want American, Diner cuisine
- ✓ Your budget is $
- ✓ You are visiting 807 8th Avenue, New York City, NY 10019-7418
Choose Lindens if...
- ✓ You want Bar cuisine
- ✓ Your budget is $$ - $$$
- ✓ You want the highest rated option
- ✓ You are visiting 2 Renwick St, New York City, NY 10013
The tradeoffs
Times Square Diner
You gain: American, Diner cuisine at $.
You sacrifice: Bar cuisine and the higher rating of ★ 4.9.
Lindens
You gain: Bar cuisine at $$ - $$$.
You sacrifice: American, Diner cuisine.
Who should go where
Budget-conscious diners
→ Times Square Diner ($)
Experience-focused diners
→ Lindens (★ 4.9)
First-time visitors to New York
→ Lindens (higher rated and well established)
Special occasions
→ Lindens ($$ - $$$ price point)
Final verdict
Lindens is the stronger default choice — rated ★ 4.9, serving Bar at $$ - $$$ in 2 Renwick St, New York City, NY 10013.
Unless you specifically want American, Diner cuisine or are dining near 807 8th Avenue, New York City, NY 10019-7418, Lindens is the recommendation for most visitors.
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