Gramercy Tavern
Danny Meyer's warm, flower-filled American tavern, a New York fine-dining mainstay for three decades.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Gracious, unstuffy service and seasonal market cooking in a room that feels like a refined country inn.
Our read - 02
Electric for a celebratory yet relaxed dinner; wrong for anyone wanting trendy or fast.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Gramercy Tavern earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Gramercy Tavern works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, Gramercy Tavern works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, Gramercy Tavern delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Gramercy Tavern isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You are planning for two
For romance, Gramercy Tavern is hit or miss.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, Gramercy Tavern is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Whatever's at the peak of the season — the menu turns over constantly; trust the market-driven specials
- The dining-room tasting menu for an occasion — a polished, generous progression
- Defaulting to the dining room when you want it casual — the Tavern room delivers the same kitchen for less fuss
Plan it well
- Cost
- Tavern à la carte ~$30–45 a plate; dining-room prix fixe higher
- Timing
- Tavern room for walk-ins; book the dining room ahead
- Booking
- Reservations for the dining room; Tavern is first-come
- Allow
- 1.5–2.5 hours
- Accessibility
- Two formats — casual front, formal back
Sources and method (2)
- Opened by Danny Meyer in 1994 in a landmark building north of Union Square; executive chef Michael Anthony has led the kitchen since 2006. en.wikipedia.org ↗
- Has earned numerous James Beard Awards including Outstanding Restaurant (2008) and holds one Michelin star; offers a casual walk-in Tavern room and a prix-fixe dining room. gramercytavern.com ↗