Christian Janney

We love being able to dine at the Tavern whenever we are in town. The seasonal food and drink menu were fantastic. Room was so cozy on a cold day. Service was attentive and professional without being overbearing. Everything was wonderful.

KATHY English

Thank you for an extraordinary Christmas lunch at our favourite go-to NYC restaurant. Everything was perfect - the food, the ambiance, the service. Special thanks to our server, Nicole, who made the experience so splendid for us. This was a trip to celebrate the end of chemo treatments for my husband and we are so grateful for this wonderful time.

Taylor Greer

Came for my dad’s bday (first time in NYC) and the tasting menu did not disappoint! (Dec 2025) Light was terrible for photos but we had one of each and all the dishes were tasty. Bok choy may have been the only one I’d skip going back through, gnocchi too. The squid ink caramelle was our favorite overall, and the hiramasa and skate were also top tier. Wine was nice (pricey, but enjoyable), and Mary Beth was stellar on the service.

+3

Ming Ng

The Dining Room is perfect for a date as it is less crowded and reservations are easier to come by. The service was impeccable, and they even let us order the famous burger and cookie from the Tarven's menu. If you want to try their famous burger but can't get a reservation for the Tarven, give their Dining Room a try! But just keep in mind that you are unlikely to be able to order anything else besides the burger and desserts from the Tarven's menu, as they try to keep the two restaurants separate. Overall, while we had a great dining experience there, the famous burger didn't live up to its hype. It's nice, but nothing special. The cookie , on the other hand, was a winner! The Hanger Steak was delicious, tender and juicy, a little on the sweeter side. The bread was also very good 😋.

+2

Jordan Gary

Gramercy Tavern has been a New York City institution forever, and based on the service alone, it’s clear they intend to remain one until the end of time. Every interaction felt like a master class in hospitality — the kind that makes you reconsider why you ever tolerate mediocre service anywhere else. We went with the 3-course lunch, which is somehow both a deal and a feast. Pair it with the Fall Wines for maximum seasonal smugness; they matched the food beautifully and made me briefly consider becoming someone who uses the word “terroir” unironically. The butternut squash soup was very good, rich, and maybe just a touch too eager to finish — like a guest who overstays by five minutes, but you don’t mind because they brought a nice bottle of wine. The beef carpaccio was delicious, although I personally could have done without the chopped red peppers. A bold choice — not one I would’ve voted for on the committee. The pork cutlet got rave reviews from our table, but the true star was the hanger steak. Whatever temperature you think you want? Ignore yourself. Go with the chef’s recommendation. It was not only excellent — it was better than the steak we’d had at Jean-Georges the night before. Yes, that Jean-Georges. Consider this our official endorsement. Desserts were equally strong: the hazelnut tart was a standout, and the chocolate cake was also wonderful — assuming you still have the physical capacity for dessert at that point in your personal journey. Noise levels were perfectly acceptable, and the dining room struck that elusive balance of relaxing, elegant, and energetic — like a room full of people who all got a full eight hours of sleep and are proud of it. In short: Gramercy Tavern earns every bit of its reputation. Come for the service, stay for the steak, and leave wondering when you became the kind of person who raves about butternut squash soup.

+5

Michelle Morrison

Expected nothing less - excellent. We added the seafood starter to the seasonal fixed menu, which I highly recommend. I’ll be dreaming about the shrimp for weeks. I’m always an advocate of adding the wine pairing to any pre fixe menu - this was exceptional, they really hit the mark with all the pairings.

+5

Lena Olsson

What a night! Gramercy Tavern totally crushed it. The set menu in the dining room was next-level delicious. Their Halloween game..omg. The staff went all out with amazing costumes, spooky-fun decor, and even a trick-or-treat spread. The mini cupcakes were perfect! A+ vibes, incredible food, and the kind of service that makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend!

+1

Alpay Ozbay

We had dinner at Gramercy Tavern tonight, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere felt warm, cozy, and perfectly balanced between casual and elegant. Their wine list is outstanding—one of the most diverse and carefully curated we’ve seen in a while. We ordered a Barolo, and it completely blew us away with its depth and richness. The food was equally fantastic: I had the meatballs, and my wife had the chicken—both dishes were perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Everything tasted fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully prepared. The service was professional yet friendly, adding to the relaxed, authentic vibe of the place. The interior design felt timeless and intimate, like a hidden gem in the middle of the city. It’s the kind of restaurant where you instantly feel at home but still treated to something special. We’ll definitely be going back soon—Gramercy Tavern truly lives up to its reputation.

yumiko okamoto

We recently celebrated our wedding and reception in the private dinning room at Gramercy Tavern. The room, with its antique furniture, vegetable-themed wall décor, a serene landscape painting, and beamed ceiling, created the most enchanting setting. The in-house florist, Roberta created breathtaking arrangements that made the room feel like a fairytale. Every dish was presented artful but never ostentatious, offering beauty that flows seamlessly into flavor, and the service team was attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. Special thanks to Alison in the team who answered all my questions and requests with sincere smile. We are truly grateful to their event coordinator, Anasua, for her attentive and seamless guidance throughout our planning. Everything exceeded our expectations!! We couldn't have chosen a more perfect place to celebrate such a special day.

+7

Kamy Chong

Phenomenal meal. Credit to our server, Emmry, who was friendly, helpful, and made our meal that much better. We were celebrating a birthday and received complimentary champagne which was such a nice touch. The food was exquisite, everything tasted fresh and was cooked to perfection. Highlights were the tomato salad, beef carpaccio, and the pork shoulder. The burger was amazing and unfortunately may be worth its price. I do wish they were served with proper fries. This restaurant definitely deserves its flowers and its legendary status.

+3

Corky Luxembourg

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. The service was warm but professional. The food was perfect. The wine pairings were to my very picky specs. The atmosphere was quiet and the tables were spaced far from each other as not to be cramped. I’ve been to most of the Michelin starred restaurants in NYC and this I put up there with Per Se, 11 Madison, Eric Ripert’s place and Masa. Love it.

Ben Blue

Tried and true classic for a reason. Tasting menu during restaurant week was exceptional value. Warm friendly service. Exceptional cuisine. I sat in the “dining room”. Highly recommended. Great for casual upscale lunch or fancy dinner. Tavern side seems to be more walk in friendly vs Dining room which is reservation recommended. The food quality was some of the best, with the tomato salad I had being a season standout at its absolute peak produce window. Simply dressed with nothing missing or needing to be added. Delightful restaurant. Accommodative to vegan menu.

+21

Ben Brooks

One of the better fine dining experiences I've had in NYC (18 years here). Took my mom for a celebration meal and we were blown away by the service and food. The summer seasonal menu was so fresh, unique, visually compelling dishes, and left us satisfied but not too full. We asked about Danny Meyer and we got an incredible backstory on Union Square Hospitality Group and the restaurant. We even walked out with the Playbook -- how amazing!

+3

Delicious dinner and drinks. Great service. Beautiful design. Will be back\nGreat bday options!!!

Delicious dinner and drinks. Great service. Beautiful design. Will be back\nGreat bday options!!!

Delicious dinner and drinks. Great service. Beautiful design. Will be back\nGreat bday options!!!

Everything was just right.\nAbundant choices, delicious food, lovely wine and thoughtful, authentic service all expertly executed.\nThank you, Addie, for your efforts!

Everything was just right.\nAbundant choices, delicious food, lovely wine and thoughtful, authentic service all expertly executed.\nThank you, Addie, for your efforts!

Everything was just right.\nAbundant choices, delicious food, lovely wine and thoughtful, authentic service all expertly executed.\nThank you, Addie, for your efforts!

Gramercy went above and beyond to make an anniversary even more special. The staff was exceptional especially the sommelier who gave such fascinating insight into the wine pairing choices for each …

Fabulous. food was delicious and beautifully presented. \nService was impeccable. \n5 plus stars from start to finish.

We had dinner tonight in the Tavern, and it was a great experience. The grilled flatbread appetizer was very tasty. The highlight for me was the chocolate pudding cake. It was perfect, and I'd be t…

Wow, amazing. We got a spot at the bar, which has a limited menu. We got the roasted oysters, tavern burger and cookie. Every dish was smashing. The burger was a must. Bread service was complimen…

Food is great , excellent service, ambiance is a bit noisy.\noverall great experience for the whole group .\nwill be back soon

Place is very cozy. burger was superb. Service also excellent--had a small issue with one of the dishes but got a replacement without issue. Would happily return.

It's a beautiful space. The ambiance -both welcoming and elegant. All of that is expected in an iconic NYC restaurant. My husband and I also expected it would be tough to get seated as walk-ins at …

We ate in the dining room. Overall, some of the best service I've had at any restaurant. From the hostess to the sommelier to the waiters and servers, they were all very helpful and charismatic. Th…

Mathew was a marvelous server of a magical meal. Everything was spectacular. The lobster salad, the squash pasta, the lamb, the lemon cake, the bread, OMG! The chef is a master of amplifying flavor…

Still perfect after all these years. The alchemy of a very classy "tavern" with premium prices and very good classics still works.\n\n5 star food: even a burger here is exceptional. These folks hav…

My kind of menu. Fantastic crudo to start paired with a sparking wine from Sonoma with herbal tones. Carmelle pasta with lobster so light, tasty, refreshing, For third course chose the Bok choy that…

My kind of menu. Fantastic crudo to start paired with a sparking wine from Sonoma with herbal tones. Carmelle pasta with lobster so light, tasty, refreshing, For third course chose the Bok choy …

My kind of menu. Fantastic crudo to start paired with a sparking wine from Sonoma with herbal tones. Carmelle pasta with lobster so light, tasty, refreshing, For third course chose the Bok choy th…

Beautiful place. Amazing food. Excellent service. Really enjoyed our lunch there. Very happy with it . Strongly recommend it.

Beautiful place. Amazing food. Excellent service. Really enjoyed our lunch there. Very happy with it . Strongly recommend it.

Beautiful place. Amazing food. Excellent service. Really enjoyed our lunch there. Very happy with it . Strongly recommend it.

Would give 10 stars if I could. We were treated amazingly from start to finish and this was our favourite food stop of our whole trip. We opted for the Tavern side as it looked a bit more laid back…

recently dined at Gramercy Tavern and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with that perfect balance of elegance and comfort that makes you feel instantly …

We sat outside on a Saturday evening. Food and wine all good, in particular the meatballs, sword fish and pork shoulder which was melt in the mouth tender.

We sat outside on a Saturday evening. Food and wine all good, in particular the meatballs, sword fish and pork shoulder which was melt in the mouth tender.

Really good burger. Soft bun, tender meat, juicy with some pickles and chips. Will definitely return, personally this was one of tge best burgers in the city

Went to the ‘Tavern’ in Gramercy Tavern on our last night in New York & the food was superb from the seafood platter starter to the mains of burger & sea bass.It wasn’t the cheapest but the service…

Went to the ‘Tavern’ in Gramercy Tavern on our last night in New York & the food was superb from the seafood platter starter to the mains of burger & sea bass.It wasn’t the cheapest but the service…

I’ve been to Gramercy Tavern many times in the past, and it’s usually a wonderful experience. The dining area is always lovely, though this time I was seated in a less attractive section, which was a bit disappointing. The course menu started strong — the starter was full of flavor and really enjoyable. Unfortunately, the main dishes didn’t quite meet expectations. The pork loin was overcooked and dry, and I ended up switching to the sirloin steak, which also turned out to be quite chewy. It felt like the quality of the meat just wasn’t up to their usual standard. That said, the overall experience was still great. The service was excellent and truly made up for the food missteps. I’ll definitely be back, but hoping for better luck with the mains next time.

Incredible service and vibes, but the food was a letdown. I visited on a Wednesday evening and the place was absolutely buzzing. I’d actually made a mistake with my reservation and accidentally booked the tasting menu, but I really had my heart set on the Tavern Burger. Despite it being packed, the staff was fantastic—they pivoted quickly and found me a spot at the bar so I could order from the Tavern menu. The energy here is truly infectious! Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the atmosphere. I was advised to get the burger medium-rare, but that was definitely not the move—it arrived borderline raw. If you order it, I’d strongly suggest going medium or medium-well. I also found the heavy "smoky" profile of both the aioli and the oysters to be pretty unappetizing. The saving grace was the cookie at the end. It was delicious (though very heavy!), but the malted chocolate milk it came with just tasted like regular milk. Overall, come for the service and the scene, but the kitchen was a miss for me.

We had a good meal at the bar. Excellent stuffed oysters. Good burger. Solid chicken. Incredible chocolate chip cookie. Our servers were wonderful.

LCubair

The butternut squash soup and lamb sandwich was 20/10. Definitely order it if you’re here. You won’t regret it. The lamb was cooked like a smash burger. The char was perfectly matched with the sauce and slaw on a perfectly sized pita. Skip the oysters. The swordfish was good but the sauce was too runny for my liking but still good taste.

+4

Patrick Yiu

In the dining room for 3 course lunch with wine pairing. I found the service was just lacking a bit for such a fine establishment. First course was a pasta which was tasty but was let down by plate not being warmed prior to serving. The tilefish was spot on and nice and hot when served. Dessert was nice but once again let down by condensation on the plate which suggest the plate was left out in the open for a while. The wine pairing was very generic and was not tailored for the food I ordered for example, Fleurie with my fish just brought out a fishy aftertaste from an otherwise fresh piece of fish.

Went for Restaurant week, Had lunch in the Dinning Room. The service was acceptable and the food very good. Unfortunately, the service is not one star Michelin.quality. Started with the broccolini sa…

Went for Restaurant week, Had lunch in the Dinning Room. The service was acceptable and the food very good. Unfortunately, the service is not one star Michelin.quality. Started with the broccolin…

Went for Restaurant week, Had lunch in the Dinning Room. The service was acceptable and the food very good. Unfortunately, the service is not one star Michelin.quality. Started with the broccolini …

One of the best value Michelin star restaurants in NYC. Went here for restaurant week and would say that the quality is excellent. I usually don't enjoy restaurant week menus but this one was quite f…

seems trendy I do not know why. famous burger not special. service could have been better.

Unfortunately the food was very mid and not worth the price point. \n\nWe don't eat out at high end restaurants except for my wife's birthday, so we don't have a lot of experience at this level of …

Incredible service & food! Highly recommend trying the basil olive oil cake and the blueberry sundae; both were sweet & delicious!

The restaurant had a warm and welcoming vibe, with attentive staff that made the experience pleasant. The menu had a fair variety, and while the food was tasty, it wasn’t especially memorable. Port…

Had the dining room tasting menu. Overall the food was solid, service was decent, but oh my...the room needs a SERIOUS renovation. It is looking like an Olive Garden. It seems not a penny had b…

Everything is great, the taste is great, the price policy is a bit too much.. See you on the next trip...

This is a solid spot, a little on the pricier side, but tomato tomato. People hyped the burger as THE best in NY and I will say it was solid but not the best I've ever had. Great energy, solid staf…

Karl Kwon

We had lunch at Gramercy Tavern on Sunday with a group of four, seated in the Tavern area rather than the formal dining room. The cocktails were a fantastic start—absolutely 5 out of 5. The staff was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The flatbread was excellent, one of the highlights of the meal. But overall, I was hoping for a bit more from the rest of the food. We tried the burger, pork shoulder, swordfish, tomato salad, and liver mousse. While some dishes were fine, the burger and pork shoulder in particular were disappointing and just didn’t hit the mark. The salad and mousse also felt a little ordinary. For a place with such a strong reputation—and at this price point—I expected the dishes to shine more. Still, the service and vibe were wonderful, which made the experience enjoyable overall. If I had to rate it: 5 stars for service and ambiance, but about 3 stars for the food, so overall a solid 3 stars.

+3

We expected more. The salad was tasty but tiny for the price. It was salad, not caviar. The fish was very good but not exceptional. The pasta portion was enormous but devoid of delicacy. It lay hea…

Came solo for lunch on a Sunday. Customer service was excellent. Their three-course lunch option was fantastic with a fair price point. Tried their carolina gold rice that is similar to risotto. Not …

Came solo for lunch on a Sunday. Customer service was excellent. Their three-course lunch option was fantastic with a fair price point. Tried their carolina gold rice that is similar to risotto. No…

Came solo for lunch on a Sunday. Customer service was excellent. Their three-course lunch option was fantastic with a fair price point. Tried their carolina gold rice that is similar to risotto. No…

We were excited to experience Gramercy’s 5 course seasonal dinner with the wine pairings. The staff was great - exceptionally attentive and thoughtful. Out of the five courses, the gnocchi was g…

We had a lovely time. Truly. We sat in the dining room and enjoyed the tasting menu. However, this spot fell well below our standards for a 1-Michelin Star restaurant. Little details were missing, …

Neha

The inside of the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. They did a wonderful job with the ambiance, and I loved all the floral displays. I was very excited to come here to try the restaurant week menu. I came for a celebration, which everyone in the staff wished me well so I appreciated that. I really liked the host, but I felt like my waitress wasn’t as attentive in the beginning of my meal. There were several times I needed something but she wasn’t around. Towards the end she was better at checking up. I also read other reviews and realized they did not give me things like the crudité or the red pepper dipping sauce for the bread. I got the restaurant week three course menu. I loved the beef carpaccio. The pork cutlet wasn’t really that memorable so I wouldn’t go for it. And I asked the waitress for her recommendation for dessert and got the apricot tart which I definitely regret because I did not care for how tart/sour it was. So basically only one of the three courses I really enjoyed. I’m not sure I would go back, especially knowing they didn’t even give me the full experience by not offering me the same things they offered others in these reviews.

+46

Our bill was over $700, two price fixed dinners and two wine pairings. The first dish, marinated scallops was downright gross. Please bring a chef from California who understands how to marinate se…

Our bill was over $700, two price fixed dinners and two wine pairings. The first dish, marinated scallops was downright gross. Please bring a chef from California who understands how to marinate s…