Down the Alleyway...
In the fall of 2004, we happened upon a perfect cozy space at the end of an unused alley off the Bowery, and Freemans Restaurant was born.
The idea of the restaurant was to make a rugged clandestine colonial American Tavern.
The cuisine was also imagined to early American: Simple, Rustic, and inspired by Old World traditions.
COVID-19 UPDATE
All inside patrons must wear a mask, get a temperature check, and leave at least one name and number per NYC Department of Health Guidelines.
We have installed new air purification systems and are following City health and sanitation guidelines.
Hours
Freemans is temporarily closed for the winter season until NY indoor dining restrictions are lifted.
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Contact
(212) 420-0012
Please note that office hours are curtailed because of the pandemic, so we might not be able to answer the phone. Please email us at: reservations@freemansrestaurant.com
Location
END of Freemans Alley
Freemans Alley is off Rivington Street between Chrystie and the Bowery on the Lower East Side of New York City.
Fall 2020 Menu
Starters
12
Devils on Horseback
12
18
Hot Artichoke Dip
crisp bread
18
17
Kale & Quinoa Salad
baby beets, radishes, & shiitake mushrooms, crispy prosciutto, honey-citrus vinaigrette
17
17
Harvest Salad
Roasted honey-crisp apples, squash, gravlax, toasted pecans, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
17
22
P.E.I. Mussels
Celery root, garlic, shallots, white wine, sourdough toast
22
Entrees
33
Grilled Whole Edenbrook Farm Trout
Grilled broccoli rabe
33
29
Roasted Amish Chicken Breast
Roasted parsnips, flat beans, artichoke butter
29
18
Five-Cheese Macaroni
18
34
Chimichurri Hanger Steak
Grilled asparagus, roasted garlic-smash red bliss potatoes
34
Side Dishes
12
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
12
12
French Fries
12
12
Roasted Baby Carrots
12
12
Tostones with Mint Chimichurri
12
Starters
12
Devils on Horseback
12
18
Hot Artichoke Dip
crisp bread
18
17
Kale & Quinoa Salad
baby beets, radishes, & shiitake mushrooms, crispy prosciutto, honey-citrus vinaigrette
17
17
Harvest Salad
Roasted honey-crisp apples, squash, gravlax, toasted pecans, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
17
Entrees
16
Huevos Rancheros
Refried beans, salsa verde, corn tortilla, queso fresco add avocado +3, chicken +4, bacon +4
16
16
Five-Cheese Macaroni
16
18
Freemans Cheeseburger
sautéed white onions, pickles, secret sauce, french fries
18
16
Freemans Breakfast Toast
avocado, bacon jam, herb cream cheese, fried egg
16
19
Salumeria Honey Ham Hash
Pebble potatoes, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts
19
21
House-cured Wild Alaskan Gravlax Eggs Benedict
English muffin, aji-amarillo chili hollandaise sauce
21
Side Dishes
10
Thick Cut Bacon
10
10
French Fries
10
10
Roasted Baby Carrots
10
10
Tostones with Mint Chimichurri
10
Dessert
12
Bananas Foster
Vanilla ice cream & bourbon butterscotch sauce
12
12
Chocolate Brownie
Vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
12
Freemans Bottled Cocktails To Take Home
Freemans Cocktail
Rye Whiskey, Pomegranate, Lemon, Orange Bitters
Light in the Alley
Bourbon, Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth, Ancho Chili, Cherry, Mole Bitters
Self-Care Sour
Vodka, Pisco, Aperol, Lemon, Strawberry Preserves
20
8 oz Two drinks
20
Fall 2020 Drink Menus
Cocktails
Alley Margarita
Spicy with a touch of fruit - Blanco Tequila, Apricot, Jalapeño, Lime
Autumn Daiquiri
Spiced and Fruity - Aged Rum, Arrack, Cranberry, Cinnamon, Lime
Sunday Morning Cooler
Light, Easy, and Jammy - Vodka, Raspberry, Elderflower, Lemon, Seltzer
Fireside Manhattan
Spirited and herbaceous, Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Amaro, Celery Bitters
Freemans Cocktail
Bracing and Tart - Rye, Pomegranate, Lemon, Orange Bitters
French 75
Even and Crisp - Gin, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
Earl Grey Toddy
White Rum, Jamaican Rum, Amaro, Earl Grey Tea, Honey, Lemon, Whiskey Barrel Bitters - Served Hot
Bloody Mary
Freemans award winning original - Brunch only
All Cocktails 16
Sparkling Wine
18
Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé, Parigot, France
18
Wine White
16
Chardonnay
Ophelia, Gothic Wines, Willamette Valley, OR 2018
16
13
Gavi DOCG
Tenuta, San Pierto Piedmont, Italy 2018
13
15
Viognier
‘The Alpine Selection’, Fausse Piste, Columbia Valley 2015
15
20
Sauvignon-Blanc
Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, CA 2016
20
Red Wine
15
Morgon
Morgon, Anthony Thevenet, Beaujolais 2017
15
14
Blaufränkisch
Nittnaus, 'Kalk und Schiefer' 2016
14
18
Syrah
Beckmen Vineyards, Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Ballard Canyon, California 2017
18
20
Pinot Noir
'Maelstrom,' Gothic, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2014
20
24
Zinfandel
‘Three Valleys,’ Ridge, Sonoma 2017
24
Rosé Wine
14
‘TellTale’
Gothic, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
14
Champagne
139
Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Pierre Moncuit, Champagne, Les Mesnil-sur-Oger NV
Baked apple, pastry and spice are infused in a layered, voluptuous finish.
139
160 750ml
/
360 1.5L
Brut Reserve, Billecart-Salmon, Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ NV
Pinot Meunier-dominant with flavors of toasted brioche, lemon curd, & evaporating soft bubbles.
160 750ml
/
360 1.5L
213
Brut Champagne,Vilmart & Cie, ‘Grand Cellier’, Reims NV
A luxury Champagne fermented in antique barrels with aromas of orange blossom, mint, herbs & spice.
213
Old World Whites
107
Pouilly-Fuissé, ‘Tête De Cru,’ Château-Fuissé 2017
Ripeness with meyer lemon and honey, creamy mouthfeel with floral and spice notes.
107
134
Meursault, Domaine Hubert Bouzereau-Gruère & Filles 2016
Complex, aromatic notes of almond, honey, and freshly baked bread. Rich on the palate with notes of apricot and a long finish.
134
175
Meursault, ‘Clos du Cromin’, Domaine Genot-Boulanger 2015
Aromas of light citrus with crisp acidity and a lingering toasted oak finish.
175
184
Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Hubert Bouzereau-Gruère & Filles 2012
Expressions of acacia, hazelnut, vanilla and white pepper with great finesse and freshness.
184
79
Vouvray Sec, ‘Domaine du Clos Naudin’, Philippe Foreau 2014
Dried pineapple, brown sugar, crisp minerality with vibrant acidity; mouth-watering.
79
45
Picpoul de Pinet, Single Vineyard Collection, Domaine Paul Mas, Languedoc, France 2018
A bright, crisp wine bursting with tropical fruit and white peach notes.
45
50
Gavi DOCG, Tenuta San Pietro, Piedmont, Italy 2018
A bright, piedmont white with a floral, stony nose, fresh acidity and a lingering finish.
50
58
Grüner Veltliner, ‘Am Berg’ Weingut Bernhard Ott, Wagram, Austria 2018
Flowers and citrus peel on the nose, straightforward and lovely, pear and white pepper on the palate.
58
72
Riesling, ‘Cuvée Albert’, Albert Mann, Alsace, France 2016
Bouquet of white flowers with juicy peaches and melon; snappy and dry.
72
79
Riesling, ‘Wolfer Goldgrube Kabinett’, Vollenweider, Mosel, Germany
Luxurious, tropical, and slightly sweet, with a lingering and intense mineral finish. A world-class
79
New World Whites
47
Chardonnay, Fox Run, Finger Lakes 2017
Unoaked upstate New York Chardonnay with notes of apple & nectarine, balanced with citrus.
47
75
Sauvignon Blanc, ‘Equitem,’ Galerie, Knights Valley, California 2014
Aromas of juicy melon with flavors of orange blossom and passion fruit paired with a complex mouthfeel.
75
86
Chardonnay, ‘Lindaflor’, Bodega Monteviejo, Valle de Uco, Argentina 2013
Tropical fruits, apple and buttered toast are balanced with great acidity and a long finish
86
108
Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards, Russian River Valley, California 2016
Smooth and succulent melon, pear and white peach sing with the richness of french barrel age.
108
161
Chardonnay, Kistler ‘Les Noisetiers’, Sonoma Coast, California 2016
Full and unctuous with notes of orchard fruit, cream, and vanilla.
161
Burgundy Reds
62
Morgon, Anthony Thevenet, Beaujolais 2017
A whiff of earth on the nose leads to vivacious fresh red fruits, and terrific acidity.
62
81
Chorey-les-Beaune, ‘Les Bons Ores,’ Domaine Edmond Cornu et Fils 2014
Bright berries and earth linger on a silky texture and great tannic structure.
81
85
Hautes Côtes de Nuits, ‘Les Dames de Vergy,’ Domaine Antonin Guyon 2014
Aromas of blackberries and spice with a creamy texture and long finish.
85
91
Mercurey, Château de Chamirey 2017
Raspberry, licorice, and tobacco with a dark cocoa and spice backbone.
91
108
Blagny 1er Cru, ‘La Piéce Sous le Bois,’ Joseph Faiveley 2013
Fresh and expressive. Bright cranberry and raspberry with Provencal herbs and an earthy backbone.
108
114
Ladoix 1er Cru, ‘Bois Roussot,’ Domaine Edmond Cornu et Fils 2014
Fresh blackberry and currant on the nose belie the elegance and complexity of this star wine.
114
127
Marsannay, ‘Les Boivins’ Domaine Coillot Père et Fils 2015
Aromas of espresso and earth, primary plum and red cherry notes, and satiny tannins.
127
173
Beaune 1er Cru, Domaine Jacques Prieur 2013
Concentrated aromas of black raspberry, lilac, violet and whisper of warm earth.
173
209
Volnay 1er Cru, ‘Clos Des Chenes,’ Domaine Bernard & Thierry Glantenay 2011
Plump, pure red fruits and fresh mint with firm yet ripe tannins.
209
283
Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru, ‘Clos De L’Arlot,’ Domaine De L’Arlot 2016
Feminine, floral, and seductive with sensual earth tones and red fruit.
283
Bordeaux Reds
72
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, “Les Cadrans de Lassègue” Chateau Lassègue 2015
Merlot-rich mouthful of chocolate cherry, intertwined with velvety well-integrated tannin.
72
80
Médoc, Château Rollan de By 2011
A Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend; earthy with mocha and spice followed by dark blackberry and plum.
80
105
Margaux, ‘Confidences de Prieuré-Lichine’ Château Prieuré-Lichine, 2015
Alluring and luxurious, with fig jam, blackberry, and cassis over a silky, persistent structure.
105
165
Pomerol, Château la Cabanne 2004
Stewed blackberry, black currants, cocoa, and fresh spices on the palate with medium tannins.
165
180
Pauillac Grand Cru, Château Croizet-Bages 2005
Beautiful & savory tones, silky tannins with notes of rose hips, leather, & dried fruits
180
182
Pomerol, Château Vray Croix de Gay 2012
Complex and bountiful, deep, enchanting black fruits, spices, and juicy acidity.
182
248
Saint Julien Grand Cru, Château Lagrange 2008
Crisp red fruits with hints of tobacco, pepper, and cedar.
248
296
Margaux Grand Cru, Château d'Issan 2009
Dark red and cocoa-bathed black fruits complement a light touch of earth, and a lavish finish.
296
324
Saint-Estéphe Grand Cru, Chateau Montrose 2002
A Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend; earthy with mocha and spice followed by dark blackberry and plum.
324
Rhône Reds
58
Vacqueyras, 'Arabesque' Domaine de Montvac 2017
Mocha and tobacco gracefully match full-bodied dark fruits with silky tannins.
58
62
Vin de France, ‘Babiole’ Andréa Calek 2018
Wild and refreshing. Quintessential minimal-intervention winemaking from an iconic grower.
62
79
Gigondas, ‘Cuvée Tradition,’ Domaine du Gour de Chaulé 2016
Bold purple hues; a highly perfumed bouquet evokes red and dark berry preserves, and stone fruits.
79
84
Châteaneuf-du-Pape, Tradition, Domaine la Boutinière 2017
Mature red fruit and cassis with vanilla and balsamic tones leading to a velvety finish.
84
101
Châteaneuf-du-Pape, ‘Telegramme,’ Domaine de Vieux Telegraphe, 2017
Crushed flowers and tobacco lead into subtle minerality, fresh earth, and decadent black fruit.
101
112
Cornas, ‘Les Chailles,’ Domaine Alain Voge 2016
100% Syrah. Full-bodied yet fresh, with a mineral iron character, and a dab of black fruit.
112
255
Côte-Rôtie, ‘La Vialliere,’ Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin 2012
Black olives and slightly spicy red fruit along with firm tannins display the finesse of Syrah.
255
Loire Reds
48
Saumur-Champigny, ‘Tuffe’ Château du Hureau 2017
A Cabernet Franc with superb length and an elegant structure, notes of fresh tobacco, cherry, and mushroom.
48
53
Touraine Rouge, Valèrie Forgues 2017
A well-structured Gamay with a bouquet of cassis and blackberries and a mouthful of ripe tannins.
53
80
Chinon, ‘Les Picasses’, Olga Raffault 2014
100% Cabernet Franc; lovely floral aromas, earth driven palate with an expressive finish
80
Spanish Reds
43
Rioja Cepas Antiguas, Bodegas Martínez Corta 2017
Black fruit aromas of plum and blueberry with a rich palate and a lingering, refreshing finish.
43
109
Rioja Reserva, Vina Tondoñia, Lopez de Heredia 2007
From the family owned winery that set the standard for elegance in Rioja. Aged 6 years in barrel, 4 in bottle.
109
152
Priorat, Clos Martinet 2010
A blend of Grenache and Carignan, this is a rich, dark, brooding wine of profound depth and complexity.
152
168 750ml
Rioja Gran Reserva, ‘904’, Alta 2009
Cask-aged with bright aromas of dried berries, cherry, vanilla and potpourri with complex spices.
168 750ml
300 1.5L Magnum 2010
300 1.5L Magnum 2010
Italian Reds
43
Primitivo, ‘Piluna,’ Castello Monaci, Salento 2017
Ripe black fruit and spice aromas, with notes of pepper, and toasty vanilla.
43
55
Barbera d’Alba, Renato Fenocchio, Piedmont 2018
Bursting with aromas of flowers, lively and subtle red fruit on the palate, dry with a velvety finish.
55
60
Etna Rosso, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Sicily 2018
Expressive, earthy, and volcanic, dried strawberry and dark cherry palate.
60
63
Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso, La Ragose, Veneto 2015
Dark fruits with violet and licorice notes lead to a silky, lasting finish.
63
80
Aglianico, ‘Jungano’ San Salvatore, Campania 2016
Youthful and vibrant, plum jam, baking spices, and a whiff of smoke.
80
85
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Poliziano, Tuscany 2016
A Sangiovese with ample cherry, raspberry, black pepper and earth flavors.
85
105
Barolo, ‘Sernie,’ Cascina Boschetti, Piedmont 2013
Rose & licorice on the nose, Full bodied with spicy minerality.
105
128
Barbaresco Tradizone, Marchesi di Barolo, Piedmont 2013
Intense perfume with clean scents of ripe fruit, roses, tobacco, and spices.
128
145
Brunello, Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona, Tuscany 2014
Aromas of cherry, leather, mineral and dried red florals. Soft tannins and a full finish.
145
155
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Lornano, Tuscany 2011
Blackberry, wild cherry and sweet spices with a warm, persistent finish.
155
189
Barolo, Elio Altare, Piedmont 2014
Rich but never heavy. Exuberant black cherry and blackberry balanced with earth and spice.
189
New World Reds
48
Carignan/Syrah/Grenache, ‘Parts and Labor’, Folk Machine, Mendocino, California 2018
Old Californian vines contribute juicy red fruit, cigar smoke, and a counterbalance of acidity in this quintessential bistro wine.
48
60
Pinot Noir, ‘Nevermore,’ Gothic, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2018
High tones of raspberry, cranberry, and bing cherry complemented by delicate spices.
60
67
Malbec/Bonarda, ‘Patriota’ Tikal, Mendoza, Argentina 2016
Supple and full-bodied dark red fruit and cedar box on the palate, light, silky tannin.
67
76
Syrah, Beckmen Vineyards, Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Ballard Canyon, California 2017
Big and powerful; dark chocolate, plum, blackberry, vanilla and black pepper.
76
78
Zinfandel, ‘Three Valleys,’ Ridge Vineyards, Sonoma County 2017
Well balanced and highly drinkable, with notes of exotic spices.
78
105
Pinot Noir, ‘Eldritch’, Maresh Vineyard, Gothic Wine, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2012
Dark fruit, savory hints of thyme and vanilla bean.
105
95
Pinot Noir, ‘Maelstrom,’ Gothic, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2014
Whole cluster fermentation yields firm, elegant texture with red fruits, anise and sweet birch.
95
97
Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Lamonica Vineyard’ Little Giant, Napa 2015
Violet aromas, rich, ripe blackberries, Belgian chocolate, and wood smoke lead into a sensational finish.
97
104
Zinfandel, ‘Blocks 7 & 22,’ Hendry, Napa 2014
Beautiful ruby color. Soft, spicy aromas of cherry, bay leaf, sweet tobacco and spice.
104
112
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, ‘POV,’ Robert Sinskey, Los Carneros 2014
Right Bank Bordeaux blend; dark purple, iron, fresh dark berries.
112
120
Cabernet Sauvignon, ‘Old Hill Ranch,’ Bucklin, Sonoma 2016
Organic traditional wine from the oldest vineyard in Sonoma; big currant nose, with blackberries on the palate.
120
153
Cabernet Sauvignon, Heitz Cellar, Napa 2013
A silky, rich palate of fresh-picked black fruits, at once both charming and complex.
153
195
Cabernet Sauvignon, La Jota Vineyard Co., Howell Mountain, Napa 2014
Anise and blackberry aromas that explode with blueberry and mocha on a lush palate with rocky minerality.
195
218
Cabernet Sauvignon, Corison Wines, Napa 2016
Dark plum and black raspberry stand out against a backbone of smoke, cedar, and rosemary.
218
298
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Sinskey, Stags Leap District, Napa 2011
Blackberry, cassis, and violet offset elegantly with dried thyme, pepper and leathery tea.
298
319
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, ‘Camaspelo,’ Cayuse Vineyards, Walla Walla, Washington 2014
Rich chocolate-covered black currants, black cherry, and black olive blossom into layers of tobacco and leafy herbs.
319
362
Cabernet Sauvignon, Continuum, Napa 2015
Black cherry and bitter chocolate with a rich, lingering finish.
362
420
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Rudd Oakville Estate Red, Napa 2012
Concentrated blackberry and cherry with delicate violet and rich cooking spice.
420
Rosé Wine
47
Tavel Rosé, Château de Trinquevedel 2018
Deep pink color with ample watermelon and strawberry on the palate.
47
69
Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé, Parigot, France NV
100% pinot noir – fresh pink berries with a refreshing finish.
69
72
Matthiasson, Napa Valley, California 2018
Bright and crisp with citrusy aromas. Light to Medium bodied with soft red fruit and lively acidity.
72
Beer
8
Warsteiner Pilsner, Germany
8
9
Two Hearted Ale IPA, Michigan
9
11
Oxbow Farmhouse Pale Ale, Maine
11
12
Murphy's Stout, Ireland 14oz
12
12
Aval Cider Brittany, France
12
Bottled Cocktails To Take Home
Freemans Cocktail
Rye Whiskey, Pomegranate, Lemon, Orange Bitters
Alley Margarita
Savory and spiced - Blanco Tequila, Kummel, Anise, Lime, Celery Bitters
Autumn Daiquiri
Spiced and Fruity - Aged Rum, Arrack, Cranberry, Cinnamon, Lime
Italian Highball
Bitter, Bright, and Refreshing -Gin, Campari, Rhubarb, Lemon
20
8 oz Two drinks
20
38
16oz Four Drinks
38
70
32oz Eight Drinks
70
Reservation Policy
Freemans accepts reservations for parties of all sizes from weeks in advance to the numerical date.
For parties of 2 to 6 for outside seating, Inside reservations for parties of 2-10. Please email us for options for private parties.
Walk-ins for small parties are encouraged at any time.
A portion of seating is held for walk-in guests. We seat only completed parties on a first come, first served basis.
Reservations
Due to Covid-19 we are not in the office regular hours. Please email us at: reservations@freemansrestaurant.com