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Gramercy Tavern
A rediscovery of the classic American Tavern offering extraordinary New American Cuisine and hospitality in a
historic landmark building between Broadway & Park Ave. S., New York, NY


 
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.

Two hundred years ago and turn of the next millennium, that's the hybrid sense of time and neighborhood evident at Gramercy Tavern. A little history and a little mystery amplify the design, which draws from the rustic aspects of
 

early American architecture, as well as the existing Beaux-Arts details and grid layout of the department store that formerly occupied the space. The design team took advantage of the 20 foot by 20 foot bays to establish three dining areas, each with its own character, in addition to a cozy private dining room. An intimate space that recalls Early American taverns, something the designers achieved by relying on interpretation rather than imitation.

Throughout the interior, a horizontal zone of unifying elements ties the space together, although ceiling and materials are different in each room. Contributing to the tavern character of the bar area are the subtly curving bar constructed of brushed copper and black stained oak, beamed ceiling, a vibrant mural, and a brick rotisserie. There's a distinct library of liquor bottles look to the black stained wine cabinets that outline the entranceway to one of the dining rooms. The 10,000 square feet of space is divided between the first floor restaurant and the basement where a prep kitchen, wine room, staff offices, and mechanical equipment are housed.

 
The Critics Say:

"Believe the hype" say most of the 2,000 people who rated this years old Gramercy American, "superlative" food by Tom Colicchio, "unrushed", "attitude-free" service, supervised by Danny Meyer 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.

Within its first three months, Gramercy Tavern was touted as "the next great restaurant" and singled out as "the warmest and most charming of all the new city restaurants in New York     New York Magazine

Danny Meyer has turned the tables on four stars, combining friendly waiters, rustic dining rooms, and a menu that hops from foie gras to sautéed cod     Travel & Leisure

Gramercy Tavern, selected as one of the best new restaurants in 1994     Esquire

"eating at Gramercy Tavern is a bit like drinking great wine out of the barrel, you can almost taste the future and it appears extremely promising."     The New York Times, Ruth Reichl


Menu Highlights

Dinner Menu
• Marinated Hamachi •
 with Lemon-Olive Oil, Roasted Beets and Fresh Herbs
• Sautéed Soft Shell Crab •
with Pancetta, Roasted Tomato, Fennel and Wild Leeks
• Crispy Sweetbread •
Bacon, Honey-Glazed Onions, Pickled Jerusalem Artichokes &
Sherry Vinegar
• Tuna Tartare •
with Sea Urchin and Cucumber Vinaigrette
• Lobster and Artichoke Salad •
with Fresh Herbs and Basil Oil
• Green Market Salad of Young Lettuce •
with Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
• Sautéed Foie Gras •
with Sour Cherries, Amaranth and Sweet Leeks
• Fondue of Maine Crab •
with Fava Bean Purée and Pea Shoots
• White Bean Ravioli •
with Braised Rabbit, Cabbage, Rosemary and White Truffle Oil

Fish
• Salt-Baked Salmon •
with Spring Garlic, Pea Shoots and Rhubarb
• Roasted Monkfish •
with Pancetta, Fava Beans, Spring Onions and Parsley Purée
• Seared Pepper-Crusted Tuna •
with Roasted Beets, Spiced Red Wine and Arugula
• Sautéed Sea Bass •
with Celery, Manilla Clams and Garlic-Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Cod •
with Wild Leeks and Potatoes Boulangére

Meat & Fowl
• Saddle of Rabbit •
with Olives, Roasted Garlic, Shallots and Rosemary
• Roasted Beef Rib Steak •
with Braised Short Ribs, Foie Gras and Potato Gratin
• Loin of Lamb •
with Lemon Confit, Spring Garlic and Swiss Chard
• Roasted Farm Chicken •
with Asparagus and Morels

• Selection of Gramercy Tavern's Farmstead Cheeses •

Lunch Menu
• White Bean Ravioli in Asparagus Broth with Parmesan Tuile •
• Early Summer Vegetable Salad of Sweet Peas, Fava Beans, White and Green Asparagus, Pickled •
• Ramps and Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette •

• Roasted Atlantic Cod with Clam and Sorrel Chowder •
• Baby Lamb Shank with Roasted Tomato Risotto & Bitter Greens •

• Chilled Red Papaya Soup with Lime Sorbet and Strawberries •
• Baked Chocolate Mousse Cake with Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Napoleon and Chocolate Sorbet •
  
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 theater."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.
 
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