As a New York City native, saying this is my favor...

As a New York City native, saying this is my favorite restaurant means a lot. My family has been coming here since my parents moved to America, and it's still as welcoming as ever (even though the prices have raised over the years). The service is prompt and respectful, and the place is clean. As the bar is separate from the dining room, it's possible to have a meal without worrying about any "usual pub shenanigans" even tho the bar is usually orderly anyway. There's an additional back room for reservations, or when the place is nearing capacity. My only complaint would be the inaccessibility of the bathroom for people with disabilities, as it's down a set of tiny stairs. The bathrooms themselves are also small, only two stalls and in a small room in general. Nonetheless, Pete's is great for celebrations, and for giving a tourist a digestible experience of the New York life.