Paul's Da Burger Joint

Standing at the corner of Second Avenue and St. Mark's Place, this neighborhood fixture is wrapped in legitimately original design that looks like a theme restaurant but is the real deal. Outside, larger-than-life burger replicas frame the entrance. The service is straightforward, with staff delivering hefty portions quickly and leaving you to eat in a relaxed, low-pressure room. While the crispy, lightly salted fries are a consistent highlight, seasoning on the main plates can occasionally be hit-or-miss.