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Gramercy Tavern

42 E 20th St, Frnt A, New York City, NY 10003-1300
212-477-0777
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Ranked #5 of 8,500 restaurants in New York City
Price range: RM91 - RM243
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Park Avenue & Broadway
Transit: 4, 5, 6, N, R or L to 14th Street Union Square or 6 to 23rd Street at Park Avenue
Description: One of America’s most beloved restaurants, Gramercy Tavern has welcomed guests for close to two decades to enjoy seasonal American cuisine, warm hospitality and unparalleled service. The restaurant is perennially ranked at the top of Zagat Survey’s ‘Most Popular’ list, and has garnered eight James Beard Awards including ‘Outstanding Restaurant’ and ‘Best Chef: NYC’. Chef Michael Anthony’s highly seasonal menu consists of elegant dishes with a rustic influence that showcase the restaurant’s relationships with local farms and purveyors. The Main Dining Room serves prix-fixe menus starting at $88 for dinner and an a la carte menu for lunch, and accepts reservations 28 days in advance. The more casual Tavern serves an a la carte menu centered around the wood burning grill, and welcomes guests on a walk-in basis. The restaurant also features an acclaimed wine list, and thoughtfully selected beer and cocktail offerings.
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5 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The service was absolutely amazing! All waiters were highly attentive and responsive to all customers needs. Their drinks recommendations were spot on. We had the seven course tasting menu. The food was visually appealing but lacked in intensity of flavors. Most plates were of one-note flavor. Would probably recommend sitting in the tavern over the dining room section for better... More

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17 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

We booked lunch here for the day of our informal elopement to get married in NYC. It did not disappoint in any way at all. We were given a great table and a glass of sparkling wine on the house for our special occasion. The manageress came over to congratulate us too. The food was delicious - lobster salad was... More

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Manila
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

We celebrated my daughter's graduation. We started with champagne on the house! Te resto's gift to our daughter. The five of us has the 3 course meal. all our choices were excellent . To me.....the highlight was the dessert....the peanut butter Semifredo mousse was just to die for. Chef Nancy Olson's creation was nothing I have had before, a combination... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The Wife and I were in NYC for a birthday-treat long weekend, and we took the opportunity to look-up an old college chum we hadn't seen for over 25 years. We agreed to meet at Gramercy Tavern, and are so pleased we did. The Old Friend and I ordered the Celebrating Craft Beer menu - a delicious series of well-matched... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

We went there for an early evening dinner and dined in the tavern at the front. Front table staff were welcoming, waiting staff were wonderfully attentive, friendly, but never intrusive. Whilst it was only 5.30 in the evening, the restaurant / bar oozed an atmosphere that would have kept you there for hours. The food was delightfully, simple, tasty, very... More

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Toronto
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We travel to NYC once or twice a year, research and try the latest and greatest dining spots. Gramercy Tavern has been on our list for years, but have never made it. Well we finally did on this visit! I have to say it was one of the best places we have ever eaten at. There were 6 of us... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

After my last review, Gramercy Tavern gave me a call and spent some time with me on the phone talking about what happened during my last experience. This, in and of itself, was impressive and would have ensured a return. On my next visit to NYC we took another client (a New Yorker who had never been) and, start to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The staff at the gramercy tavern were wonderful, making our evening really special with a complementary glass of champagne and congratulations message on our dessert plate! Food was wonderful, totally recommend!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This was a gat restaurant to visit, we loved. The welcome was excellent very friendly and the staff were super confident which I just love. The wine list was something to write home about, a good thick stock of excellent wines from around the world, my other half was in his element. We ordered champagne to get the afternoon started... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

We went to the Gramercy Tavern for lunch on our last day in the city. We have wanted to check this place out for a very long time as we had heard nothing but great things about it. We arrived for lunch at 2 pm on a Saturday and did not have to wait at all. From the second we... More

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