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Grill 21

Filipino Restaurant$$$$

Gramercy Park, New York

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Grill 21

7.3^/10

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Ranked #3 for authentic places in Gramercy Park
"If you're looking for authentic Filipino cuisine, look no further."(6 Tips)
"chicken adobo lunch special w/ garlic fried rice"(7 Tips)
"REALLY GOOD KARE KARE, SISIG AND GRILLED PORK BELLY"(9 Tips)
"Try the grilled pork belly (via @Foodspotting)"(4 Tips)

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pork belly
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ice cream
big portions
brunch food
casual
adobo
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sisig
crispy pata
halo halo
sinigang
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rice
spinach
bacon
lechon
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GothamistFebruary 22, 2017
For a perfect combo of land and sea, try the split baby milkfish and the tocino (aka sweet Filipino bacon) which are available together on a combo platter. Read more
Allyanna AnglimOctober 7, 2014
Sisig and crispy pork belly are to die for. Love how they describe sisig as chopped pork belly in the menu; news flash it's all the other delicious parts of a pig ('s face)!
AnthonyMay 27, 2015
filling and inexpensive brunch and lunch deals. try the chicken or pork adobo, and the tapsilog too. don't leave without halo halo, the ube ice cream is lovely and indulgent
MrsCorksterAugust 2, 2013
Traditional Filipino food (no twists here, unlike Maharlika and Jeepney), consistently good. Pinakbet, tocino, adobo are winners. Get the halo-halo; easily rivals the one at the Peninsula Manila.
Andrew CerdaNovember 4, 2014
If you're a bacon lover, go for the Tosilog with a fried egg over rice. A little bit of a sweet and savory splurge, you'll be chowing down a pretty awesome meal.
Nikki SyliantengApril 19, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Pork sinigang is really good and sour, and the binagoongan is surprisingly tender. I'm from the Philippines and this is the best Filipino food in NYC.
Lewis PaffileMay 28, 2021
Everything. Lumpiang are amazing, pork belly melts in your mouth, lugaw is gingery goodness. Fantastic spot.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
If you're looking for authentic Filipino cuisine, look no further. Grill 21's Sizzling Sisig and Crispy Pata will clog your arteries (in the best way possible) in no time.
Angelica ChuaOctober 7, 2015
Great place to stop in for lunch. Had the dinuguan and garlic rice lunch special, and it was great.
Minda AJuly 11, 2012
It's all about the halo-halo and bistec. Reminds me of cafes in Ayala Alabang, Manila. Share authentic Filipino (vs fusion) with friends here if you don't have patience for Queens, like me.
Pookie PuffsDecember 28, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Whoever cooks or makes the Lechon kawali now and dinuguan oh my gulay it's amazing.
Wei VaynSeptember 8, 2015
Try the Ginataang Tilapia - Whole deep fried tilapia cooked in coconut milk with spinach (via @Foodspotting)
Pookie PuffsMarch 22, 2014
Been here 50+ times
(headless) sinigang na hipon: is one reason why I never ordered it here after my first try but the good thing about it this time is that the broth has improved 👍 it's sampalok asim good
Celet RoldanJune 12, 2011
Crispy Pata, Kare-Kare, Sisig, Binagoongan, Dinugu-an, Lumpia Shanghai and Lechon Kawali... Hmmm... The best Leche Flan, Cassava Cake, Halo-Halo and Bibingka. Yummy!
LogoTVOctober 9, 2012
Mom-approved Filipino food. Get dinuguan, tocino, sinigang, and pancit palabok. Finish with the halo-halo special. Busog na ako! - Jake Manabat, Hunting Season
Halstead PropertyJuly 12, 2011
A truly hidden gem! Try the Adobo Pork Chunks – the pork is so tender you won’t need to use your knife and can give back to your waiter!
Charles GuerreroMay 17, 2015
Honest Filipino food in a no frills space. The tapa and garlic rice was delicious.
Paul Martin KovicFebruary 26, 2016
Totally authentic Filipino food. Great place for brunch and lunch!
Craig AustinAugust 26, 2014
Excellent, low stress Filipino food. Asked for recommendations and they were great.
Chris EspirituJanuary 21, 2010
I'm always looking for some good filipino places in NYC and this one is one of the few left in the Manhattan area. If you can't make it out to Queens or Jersey City, definitely check this place out. Read more
Wei VaynSeptember 8, 2015
Try the Crispy Pata - Pork knuckle fried to crispy (via @Foodspotting)
Jenny ParkNovember 17, 2010
Have the fried milk fish with garlic fried rice!!! Finish up with the hallo hallo with taro ice-cream. Grilled pork is good but you have to share it or you will die of super grease overload.
R.G. LoganOctober 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best Filipino Brunch in Manhattan. Get the tosilog with garlic fried rice and wash it down with Buko Juice
Dino OJune 5, 2012
Ask them to double fry the crispy pata and mix in a stick of butter in your rice
Nikka MamaidFebruary 18, 2012
Try the pork belly and sinigang na bangus! Everything's good specially the service! :)
Philip PaulSeptember 7, 2018
The Lechon is world class!
Amanda SJanuary 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best sinigang na baboy, ever. Get it if you like tangy, soupy things.
Kimmie OhhNovember 17, 2019
Order the lumpia sariwa & the lechon :)
Carmen FelicianoJanuary 13, 2018
Probably the most authentic Filipino menu in Manhattan
KeiKa AJanuary 2, 2012
Got the chicken adobo and it was pretty good... The people are nice and the regular are even nicer!
Richard ChenJuly 18, 2014
Their Pinaputok was neither as described (neither steamed nor in leaves) & so unfresh that I was severely ill for 2 days. Be warned.
VernaSeptember 12, 2012
Great authentic food but service can be very inconsistent - slow, wrong orders, forgotten orders, etc. Try to go at odd times when there aren't too many people.
Pat HuSeptember 1, 2021
Sisig all day
LangMay 19, 2011
Been here 50+ times
if you're feeling daring, get the Sisig <3 and make sure you leave room for Dessert!
Jessica CorvetteNovember 29, 2014
Crispy Pata, you so crispy!
Elizabeth Jill TamayoOctober 28, 2015
Safe Pinoy food in the city and always accommodating!
Kevin DoloricoApril 15, 2012
Nice lunch/brunch specials. Brunch options are very fun.
Tish VallesApril 2, 2012
The pancit and leche flan take me back home. "lutong bahay" - home style Filipino cooking!
Wei VaynSeptember 8, 2015
Try the grilled pork belly (via @Foodspotting)
Yon LamFebruary 3, 2013
Tilapia with spinach. You won't regret it
Gabriel ChungMarch 8, 2011
Delicious authentic filipano food. the chicken adobo, flan, cassava cake are wow!
Chelle 🗽June 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
A wonderful and generous portion of deliciousness in a bowl...
Jingjing YangJanuary 12, 2017
I like ice cream here～and pork is okay
Stephanie RosadoJuly 22, 2014
so this was my first & last time here. got the chicken adobo. sure it was good. BUT bad service. over priced. Go to Cafe 81. best filipino in the city. [have been to Maharlika, Jeepney, Ugly Kitchen]
Deej RatnaniAugust 28, 2015
Bistec and garlic rice is amazinggg
Mizz SamanthaAugust 24, 2010
Been here 50+ times
RED HORSE AND SAN MIGUEL! REALLY GOOD KARE KARE, SISIG AND GRILLED PORK BELLY
Wei VaynJuly 18, 2015
Try the Chicken Adobo (via @Foodspotting)
Ray ASeptember 24, 2013
Great Filipino food and down to earth Nanay's kitchen feel.
DariaAugust 9, 2010
Get the chicken adobo lunch special w/ garlic fried rice and follow it up with a 'special' halo halo.
Amy 🍦August 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Save room for dessert - the Halo Halo special with purple ube ice cream!

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