Is Barney Greengrass Still Open? Update (New York, NY)
Current status
As of September 2026, Barney Greengrass is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: A live site check on 2026-09-08 found barneygreengrass.com posting a real-time holiday closure notice for Rosh Hashanah (9/12-9/13) with 2026 copyright, and Wikipedia (revised 2026-08-19) describes the shop as an active restaurant and appetizing store on Amsterdam Avenue.
- Season / episode Season 4, Episode 4
- Address 541 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
The deli episode spotlighted Barney Greengrass's smoked fish counter, in particular its sturgeon, alongside Nova Scotia salmon, whitefish, and other appetizing staples the shop has served since it opened in 1908, according to Wikipedia. Barney Greengrass is a combined restaurant, delicatessen, and appetizing store on Manhattan's Upper West Side, popular for weekend brunch and known for a chopped liver that chef Anthony Bourdain praised in his book, per Wikipedia. A site check on 2026-09-08 found barneygreengrass.com actively posting a real-time notice that the shop would close 9/12 and 9/13 for Rosh Hashanah, alongside a 2026-dated online shop, dine-in menu, and catering pages. Wikipedia, revised 2026-08-19, reports the restaurant won the 2006 James Beard Foundation Award for Excellence and was ranked among the Financial Times' 50 greatest food stores in the world in 2021, underscoring its continued standing as a New York institution.
Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- At a Deli
- What was featured
- Smoked sturgeon and Nova Scotia salmon at a century-old appetizing store
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Barney Greengrass
Frequently asked questions
Is Barney Greengrass still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Barney Greengrass is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
What happened to Barney Greengrass after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
The deli episode spotlighted Barney Greengrass's smoked fish counter, in particular its sturgeon, alongside Nova Scotia salmon, whitefish, and other appetizing staples the shop has served since it opened in 1908, according to Wikipedia. As of September 2026, Barney Greengrass is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.
Where is Barney Greengrass located?
541 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Barney Greengrass?
Season 4, Episode 4 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “At a Deli”.
Is Barney Greengrass still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?
A site check on 2026-09-08 found barneygreengrass.com actively posting a real-time notice that the shop would close 9/12 and 9/13 for Rosh Hashanah, alongside a 2026-dated online shop, dine-in menu, and catering pages. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 541 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024
- Venue type
- deli
- Official website
- barneygreengrass.com
- State hub
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Sources
- barneygreengrass.com — https://www.barneygreengrass.com/
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_Greengrass
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