EXHIBIT 23

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our report dated May 27, 2005 (except for Note K - 3, as to which
the date is June 15, 2005), accompanying the consolidated financial statements
and schedule included in the Annual Report of Nathan's Famous, Inc. and
subsidiaries on Form 10-K for the year ended March 27, 2005. We hereby consent
to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements
of Nathan's Famous, Inc. on Forms S-8 (Registration Nos. 33-72066, 33-89442,
33-93396, 333-86043, 333-86195, 333-92995, 333-82760 and 333-101355).

GRANT THORNTON LLP

Melville, New York
May 27, 2005 (except for Note K - 3, as to
  which the date is June 15, 2005)