Gramercy Tavern

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  • Overall Rating - 4/5; My Michelin Rating - 2*; Would I Recommend - Absolutely! This restaurant is all about putting great ingredients and good flavor combinations on the plate, and they certainly succeed at that!

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  • Hubs and I went here to celebrate our anniversary and it was a great experience. The butternut squash lasagna with brown butter and picked peppers was the standout dish for me (left on pic 2), but all of it was delicious, even the rolls they brought out between courses.

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  • replying to u/LicketySplitz: I didn’t find Gramacy Tavern or Le Bernardin (lunch) to be on a level of service I expected. Clinton 63 and Jean Georges were truly special.

    They brought the wrong wine for 3 of the 5 courses. They would pour it, then a few minutes later come over with an apology and a new glass with the correct pairing. Not complaining since hey free wine, but certainly didn’t expect that many errors.

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  • I had the worst experience at Gramercy Tavern. We were ignored for the first 20 minutes then waiters came flying in and processed us through the whole experience with cold, brutal efficiency.

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  • replying to u/Infinite_Carpenter: It’s elevated American. People go because the service is good and the food tastes good. It’s not super innovative or wild. Just solid food.

    the food is solid, but it’s not some world changing culinary experience

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  • replying to u/Federal_Stay824: Gramercy tavern They have multiple vegetable options for both apps and entrees. Not sure if that’s exactly what you’re looking for but that’s what came to mind

    I was just there and was a bit disappointed. The portion sizes were too small for a $175, 5 course tasting with multiple vegan items.

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  • Love Gramercy Tavern! They have always put a premium on service, and to me, it’s exactly the experience I want in a high-end restaurant; professional, attentive without being hovering, and warm and welcoming.

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  • replying to u/0hmyscience: I really like Gramercy Tavern. They have the tavern which is a walk in, I've typically had to wait 30 or so min. But you can also go to the restaurant in the back. You need a reservation and I'd guess you can still get one at this point. It's a bit nicer in the back, and the menu is different. It's nice, but not stuffy, and most importantly, it's delicious. I'll also second The Modern which someone else mentioned. Also, Manhatta. Similar to Gramercy, with beautiful views. Looking at my recommendations above, I think I've accidentally outed myself as a Danny Meyer fan, it's not even intentional.

    it was an amazing night. It’s a cozy place and the food was really delicious and the service was excellent.

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  • Grammercy Tavern has the best burger. I used to love Au Cheval and thought that their chessburger was the best but then I tried Grammercy and it was everything that I wanted in a burger: juicy, right size and the perfect balance between the patty, cheese and bacon. It is 35$ but so worth it!

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  • replying to u/thansal: That's a wonderfully eclectic list, and I'll be honest, Paris Baguette is actually one of my favorite "I'm out of groceries at home" breakfasts on the way to work, so not a bad choice, just an odd one. Also, bonus points for getting onions in sauce for your hotdog, I still find it so weird that it's a NYC (mainly) condiment. Thoughts? Things that really stood out to you? Favorite bite/drink? Katana Kitten is great, though half of that is stellar staff I think.

    The one bite I can't stop thinking about is a brown butter, sweet potato agnolotti from Gramercy Tavern that I took an ugly picture of and didn't include. The filling seemed impossible light.

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  • I ate at Gramercy Tavern recently and enjoyed it! The main dining room has a five course tasting menu, which is enough to give variety and feel special but doesn’t drag on like some fancy dinners. And the food was elevated yet accessible.

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  • replying to u/bruiserbrody45: I'm confused on the burger - it usually comes with onion aoili as a sauce, but there's also bacon, a flavorful melted cheddar, and sliced hot pepper to add heat. It's definitely the type of burger that is meant to showcase the high quality beef, rather than have it smothered in sauces and toppings or smashed to bits, but I've always found it very flavorful.

    Mine had a white slice of cheese that didn’t have much flavor, I specifically looked for an aioli and didn’t find any trace of it, and definitely no hot pepper.

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  • The chicken liver mousse was great and desserts were amazing but all the entrees were bland, overcooked, or dry.

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  • The starters (seafood, oysters) and finishers (flan) were excellent, however the middle of the pack entrees were not especially inspiring at their price point.

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  • it was probably the most disgusting meal I've ever had in my life. The chicken was cooked sous vide style and was just essentially a boiled piece of chicken that wasn't browned in any sense.

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  • Loved it!!! Only 1 star and probably as good or even better then Bernardin in my opinion. Easy to get a table, great service, but also relaxed. You can eat calmly, have a glass of wine and try great food - balanced, rich in flavor and warm

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  • It’s a really good burger, not sure it’s worth a dinner when I’ve only got three nights, but it’s a good time.

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  • I couldn’t be happier with my decision to eat at the Gramercy Tavern. I wanted to order the cheddar biscuits but something deep within me told me to get the salad for an app and it did not disappoint. It was beautiful and delicious.

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  • The best bread and butter i’ve had was at gramercy tavern. It was goat cheese butter with the most perfect dinner roll ever.

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  • Remarkably excellent and consistent food and dining experience, especially in the tavern (though the main dining room is also great). They're still extremely popular but they've been around long enough that they're not mega trendy or influencer-y. Probably my all around favorite restaurant in NYC. It's honestly amazing how good they still are after all these years.

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  • I enjoyed the food (burger and dessert) very much - probably one of the top burgers I had so far in the city. However, it puzzles me as to how little people factor in the price of the items in their reviews and recommendations.

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  • I've been going for 10 years and never had less than a perfect experience. It's my top choice for birthdays/celebrations because I know they won't mess it up!

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  • Fantastic vibe in the Tavern Room. Outstanding food. Seabass was excellent. Xtra side of broccoli was truly crazy good for brocc. Broiled oysters very tasty. Two desserts - both OUTSTANDS.

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  • replying to u/114631: * **Per Se** - was gifted a $1000 certificate from my old boss as an engagement gift. It was a great experience. Friendly service and we were invited to tour the kitchen. This was 2015. * **Jean-Georges** - been here several times, love it. Classic. Staff a bit stuffy, but food was great every time. I will say, the first time I went I was like 11 (family wanted a special Christmas Eve dinner) and the staff overheard that I really enjoyed the caramelized pineapple on one of the dishes. They ended up bringing out a few pieces for me on a plate. * **Eleven Madison Park** - pre-menu overhaul. Went in like 2011. I enjoyed my meal then, but I think it’s just so different now that it’s difficult to compare. The staff was super friendly. * **Gramercy Tavern** - it was not worth it. It was incredibly meh. Like, the dishes were okay, but I wasn’t wowed over anything. Service was stuffy and kind of elistist.

    I found the Gramercy Tavern staff to be some of the friendliest staff I’ve ever had at a top tier restaurant. Great burger too.

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  • The closest I've found to this type of burger in NYC so far is Gramercy Tavern - it's a solid, clean burger that's made with high quality ingredients and not overly greasy

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  • replying to u/AdministrativeAd3062: It sounds like you haven’t been to any of the restaurants. If you’ve been to Gramercy Tavern or Union Square Cafe I’m sure you wouldn’t classify them as mediocre. Also not a direct criticism on your comment of “indifferent service” but it got me thinking… sometimes service in America generally needs to be more indifferent… less “how is everything tasting” as I’m eating my first bite. They try too hard and over compensate. It comes off as phony and annoying IMO. Michelin hunters / “I need a photo of every dish” types of customers are so demanding. Great food that’s timed well. Kindness and knowledge when asked questions about the food, etc. Not feeling rushed or annoyed. That’s really all it takes.

    Have been going to GT for several decades and it's still one of my favorites. It's reliable with impeccable service and a creative menu, and I've never had a lackluster experience there.

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  • gramercy tavern burger is very good, the duck fat chips are a real star

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