Trailer Park Lounge & Grill
American · Breakfast · New York, NY
About
You might expect a Chelsea restaurant to be polished and upscale, but Trailer Park Lounge & Grill leans hard in the opposite direction. This campy dive bar serves cheap comfort food like tater tots with everything, with paper towels for napkins and plastic knickknacks covering every surface. The front features Astroturf and lounge chairs, and there's a genuine trailer inside that may offer private seating. It's a mixed-gaystraight crowd that can get rowdy, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays when specials are on.
The vibe is casual and lively, with daily hours from noon to 3 am (unconfirmed). Service is good, and the food is decent for the price. You won't come here for a quiet meal; you'll come for the kitschy experience that earned a spot on Food Network's list of the kitschiest venues. If you're nearby, Katz's Delicatessen offers a different take on classic New York eats.
Located in Chelsea between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, this spot is a short walk from the High Line and Chelsea Market.
Features
- ✓Eat inside a genuine trailer
- ✓Tater tots with every meal
- ✓Astroturf lounge chairs out front
- ✓Food Network's kitschiest venue
- ✓Monday and Tuesday specials
Cuisine
Good for
Practical
What people say
22 community ratings.
From the community
The margaritas are strong and tasty, not too sour and they don't cause heartburn.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Had lunch there the other day and it was amazing!
A guest · Over a year ago
“Cheap and Fun - AWESOME Margaritas”
I went here once last year with a friend. The food was inexpensive and comforting, with tater tots served on everything. There's a screen door at the entrance and an actual trailer inside (maybe for private seating, but I'm not certain). The front area has fake grass and lounge chairs. Paper towels serve as napkins, and the decor includes just about any plastic knickknack you can imagine.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Is anyone gay here??”
Honestly, this place doesn't feel gay at all. I felt completely out of place. It was full of young, straight, nerdy guys from the area with their girlfriends. The food was good, fast, and cheap. But it's not a spot to go for attractive people.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“Burger & Beer for $8? Can't beat it!”
That's their Monday and Tuesday special. It's very kitschy, even named one of Food Network's kitschiest. Service is good, the crowd can get rowdy, but that's expected. The food is always decent. See you next Monday!
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trailer Park Lounge & Grill LGBTQ-friendly? +
The crowd is mixed gay and straight, so it's not exclusively gay but generally welcoming. Some reviewers have noted it's not overtly gay-oriented, so if you're looking for a gay-centric scene, you might feel out of place.
What type of food do they serve? +
They serve American comfort food, including breakfast items, and are known for putting tater tots on everything. The menu is cheap and quick.
What are the hours? +
The venue is open daily from noon to 3 am, but these hours are unconfirmed.
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