Nathan’s Famous
Good for: food, Budget Travellers, Groups, Solo Travellers, Families
Not good for: vegetarians, service
Nathan’s Famous
- Address
- 1310 Surf Ave cnr Stillwell Ave Coney Island
- Transport
- Price
- hot dog $4
- Hours
- breakfast, lunch & dinner till late
Lonely Planet review for Nathan’s Famous
The hot dog was invented in Coney Island in 1867 - which means that eating a frankfurter is practically obligatory here. The top choice: Nathan’s Famous, which has been around since 1916. The hot dogs are the real deal and their clam bar is tops in summer. The restaurant’s annual 4th of July hot dog eating contest is the stuff of legends.
The restaurant’s annual 4th of July hot-dog eating contest is the stuff of legends.

