What: Gramercy Tavern is a rediscovery of the classic American Tavern offering extraordinary New American Cuisine and hospitality in a historic landmark building.
Where: 42 East 20th Street, between Park Avenue South and Broadway
When: Gramercy Tavern Opened July 11, 1994
MAIN DINING ROOM
Lunch Monday through Friday
Noon-2:00 PM
Dinner
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM Monday through Thursday
5:30 PM- 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday
5:30 PM- 10:00 PM Sunday
TAVERN
Monday through Thursday
Noon - 11:00 PM
Friday & Saturday Noon-11:30 PM
Sunday 5:00 PM-11:00 PM
Reservations: (212) 477 0777
Confirmations and Cancellations: (212) 477 0393
Business: (212) 477 1025
Fax: (212) 477-1160
Who: Owners Danny Meyer, Co-Owner and Tom Collicchio, Executive Chef-Partner
Price Range: Lunch - 3 Course Menu $33
A La Carte: First Courses $8-13, Main Courses $15.50-22 Desserts $8
Dinner- 3 Course Menu $56
Tavern - $6-17
Specialities: Seared Tuna with White Beans, Lemon and Arugula
Roasted Rabbit with Black Olives and Sherry Vinegar
Lobster and Artichoke Salad
Foie Gras
Wine List: Award Winning International Selection: 25 available by the glass and 1/2 glass; exceptional value
Cheese: Outstanding Selection of Seasonal Farmstead Cheeses.
Beer: 8 American Microbrewery Beers on Draught; Extensive Selection of Imported Bottled Beers
Restaurant Specs: Tavern with Bar, Grill & Cheese Board. Three Dining Rooms.
Private Dining Room: Seats up to 22 Guests for Lunch or Dinner
Dress: Dining Room: Elegant Tavern: Elegant to Casual
Smoking: Permitted in the Private Dining Room Only
ZAGAT Survey
1996
New York City Restaurants
Gramercy Tavern / s
F-25
D-26
S-24
C-$56
42 E. 20th St. ( bet B'way & Park Ave. S ), 212-477-0777
"Believe the hype" say most of the 2,000 people who rated this year old Gramercy American, "superlative" food by Tom Colicchio ( ex Mondarian ), "unrushed", "attitude-free" service, supervised by Danny Meyer ( Union Square Cafe ) and "cozy", "colonial" tavern decor make it a "hit"; to avoid waiting for a reservation of if the $56 prix fixe dinner seems pricey, try the less expensive casual Tavern Room without reserving; even critics who say its "good, but not great" recognize that it's steadily improving.
Gramercy Tavern Description:
Gramercy Tavern is a stunning American interpretation of a warm, luxurious restaurant often found in the European countryside. Superior cuisine, wines and hospitality are the trademark of this wood-beamed, antique filled restaurant located in the historic heart of Manhattan's vibrant Flatiron district.
Dining Options:
Main Dining Room: Chef Tom Colicchio's contemporary American cooking relies heavily on seasonal ingredients and is presented in simple refinement in three comfortable, elegant dining rooms. Both an a al carte and a 3-course fixed price menu ($33) are available at lunch, and a 3-course fixed price menu for dinner ($56), as well as three special chef's tasting menus. Gramercy Tavern's acclaimed service professionals are highly knowledgeable in food, wine and cheese and welcome our guests with warm, genteel hospitality.
Private Dining Room: Gramercy Tavern's Private Dining Room seats up to 22, offers a specially designed seasonal menu, and is available for lunch and dinner. This flower-filled, wood-beamed room is the ultimate urban escape and is an ideal locale to entertain business or personal occasions. "Once you close the door of Gramercy Tavern's inner sanctuary, you feel as if you were dining in a millionaires Vermont cabin," quotes the New York Times in a recent article about private dining rooms. The room may be reserved up to one year in advance.
The Tavern: For a more casual alternative, the Tavern serves rustic fare from our wood-burning grill continuously from noon until 11:00 PM. It's a user-friendly option for an informal business lunch, a late-afternoon snack, or a light meal either before or after theatre. "It's hard to imagine better inexpensive food in a more congenial place than it the tavern portion of Gramercy Tavern," states Eric Asimov in the New York Times. 20 wines by the glass and half-glass and eight draft microbrewed beers are available.
