Neil Diamond heartbroken as iconic New York restaurant Rosie O’ Grady’s set to close after 43 years
- The iconic restaurant located at Seventh Avenue and West 52nd Street will officially close on July 1.
- The saloon, known for its welcoming atmosphere and tasty steaks and seafood, has been a New York City staple for more than four decades.
- Owner Mike Carty says the business has been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic and sky-high annual rent of $3 million a year
Legendary singer Neil Diamond is heartbroken that a longtime New York establishment, Rosie O’Grady’s, is about to close after 43 years.
The iconic restaurant located at Seventh Avenue and West 52nd Street known for its welcoming atmosphere and its steak and seafood offerings will officially close on July 1, along with its event space, Manhattan Manor.
The saloon has been frequented by musicians, celebrities, Broadway actors, locals and tourists over the decades.
Owner Mike Carty said people from all over the world would come to Rosie O’Gradys, they would feel right at home. One of those people was a long-time customer, Neil Diamond, who had been a customer for 20 years, said: “Honestly, it broke my heart, Fox 5 New York reported.
carty said deals has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and its exorbitant rent of $3 million a year has made it difficult to maintain operations.
The iconic restaurant located on Seventh Avenue and West 52nd Street known for its welcoming atmosphere and its steak and seafood offerings will officially close on July 1
Legendary singer Neil Diamond, was a patron of Rosie O’ Grady for 20 years, and said “honestly it broke my heart” upon learning of the restaurant’s upcoming closure. Diamond is pictured with his wife, Katie McNeil, at the opening night of Neil Diamond’s new musical, A Beautiful Noise,’ in December 2022
The announcement was made on their website, but notifying customers of more news to come
Carty also said a proposed deal with the landlord to make partial rent payments failed making the situation worse.
Landlord SL Green, of the Rosie O’ Grady location, claimed the restaurant had ‘millions in unpaid rent’ and is currently looking for a new tenant.
“After working with Rosie O’Grady for several years to settle millions in unpaid rent, they have decided to abandon the lease,” a spokesperson for SL Green said.
“We will now seek another tenant to occupy this important space on 7th Avenue,” they said.
The restaurant announced the news on its website advising customers – old and new – to come and have “one last pint at Rosie’s Bar”.
“It is with mixed emotions that we announce the closure of our cherished location at the corner of 52nd Street and 7th Avenue after more than 40 wonderful years.
“Our last day of operation at this site will be Saturday July 1, 2023.
The interior of the iconic restaurant in the heart of downtown is set to close on July 1. The lounge serves a variety of steaks and seafood offerings
“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported Rosie O’Grady’s Steakhouse and our event space, Manhattan Manor, throughout our time here and would love to see you for a final pint at Rosie’s Bar, a delicious meals in the main dining room or a late night drink in our Broadway pub before saying goodbye to this place.
In the memo, they also shared that they also plan to move their restaurant elsewhere. Although it’s unclear as to when that will be.
“Amid the bittersweet farewells, we want to convey our unwavering commitment to moving our restaurant and event space to a nearby location.
“Rest assured, our new venue will capture the essence and spirit you’ve come to love at Rosie O’Grady’s Steakhouse and Manhattan Manor.”
