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Freemans

East Village · American

2 Freeman Alley, New York, NY, 10002Directions
4.4★★★★★★★★★★2,374 reviews

People say this American restaurant serves delicious artichoke dip, chicken, and salmon. They also highlight the unique, rustic, and cozy atmosphere, and the friendly and attentive service. Other reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

American dining with serious weekend check-in heat.

Freemans is a $$$ American restaurant in East Village, New York. It has logged 7,434 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Monday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
freemansrestaurant.com

The experience

The dining room has actual space between tables—a rarity in this neighborhood. Weekends draw crowds.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Why go

Freemans serves American cuisine in the East Village with a 4.4 Google rating from 2374 reviews. Over 7,434 Blackbird check-ins since May 2025 track steady traffic, particularly Saturdays and Sundays. The tuna tartare and pork chop show promise; the Chilaquiles and French toast perform better. Spacing between tables works in your favor for conversation. Service varies.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Fast facts

  • Freemans has 7,434 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google users rate it 4.4 from 2,402 reviews.
  • One highlighted reviewer specifically praised the tuna tartar.
  • Blackbird check-ins span from May 23, 2025 to Aug. 5, 2026.
editorial/ updated 21d ago

Did you know

Freemans has logged 7,434 Blackbird check-ins, with weekend days driving the biggest on-chain traffic.

editorial/ updated 21d ago

Good to know

  • Saturdays and Sundays are busiest.
  • The entrance sits at the end of a discrete alleyway.
  • Table spacing allows for conversation—notable for the area.
Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 21d ago

No check in signal yet — activity shows up here once people start checking in on Blackbird.

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity345
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Flynet check ins

7,434

Neighborhood

East Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№7

of 34 East Village spots this month

vs neighborhood median

4.3× the East Village median

East Village percentile

Top 25% in East Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 34 East Village spots.

Last 30 days

345 check ins

−31% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually not too busy right now

Wednesdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Inside Freemans

The experience

The dining room has actual space between tables—a rarity in this neighborhood. Weekends draw crowds.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Review signal

4.4

2,374 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Guide

Inside Freemans

The experience

The dining room has actual space between tables—a rarity in this neighborhood. Weekends draw crowds.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Why go

Freemans serves American cuisine in the East Village with a 4.4 Google rating from 2374 reviews. Over 7,434 Blackbird check-ins since May 2025 track steady traffic, particularly Saturdays and Sundays. The tuna tartare and pork chop show promise; the Chilaquiles and French toast perform better. Spacing between tables works in your favor for conversation. Service varies.

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Review signal

4.4

2,374 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 21d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Good to know

  • Saturdays and Sundays are busiest.
  • The entrance sits at the end of a discrete alleyway.
  • Table spacing allows for conversation—notable for the area.
Google Places/ updated 102d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 21d ago

Fast facts

  • Freemans has 7,434 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google users rate it 4.4 from 2,402 reviews.
  • One highlighted reviewer specifically praised the tuna tartar.
  • Blackbird check-ins span from May 23, 2025 to Aug. 5, 2026.
editorial/ updated 21d ago

Did you know

Freemans has logged 7,434 Blackbird check-ins, with weekend days driving the biggest on-chain traffic.

editorial/ updated 21d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Freemans?

Freemans has logged 7,434 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Freemans busiest?

Freemans is busiest on Saturday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Freemans serve?

Freemans serves American cuisine.

How expensive is Freemans?

Freemans is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Freemans?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Freemans in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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