Came in for restaurant week dinner last week. It's a cute spot and def tavern vibes downstairs where we sat. I liked the laid back nature, but almost too laid back for a nice meal. Since we had the restaurant week menu, we got pretty small portions (or at least the starters were small IMO) We got the tuna tartare, summer salad, chicken, filet fish, and for dessert chocolate cruch and peach pound cake desserts! read more

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We stopped in here for restaurant week and happy hour and we were pleased with the service we got. We sat downstairs which is more of a laidback tavern vibe. A full bar downstairs and featuring a great wide range menu. Plenty of entrees, appetizers, and side to choose from. The food all around was great and made for a great date night out. read more

Came here for restaurant week. We chose to do the 60 dollar dinner but there was also a 45 dollar dinner option. We did have a reservation earlier at 5 pm. Basically had the whole dining room to ourselves. Our waitstaff was very attentive. Even as time went on and the dining room became full. They also let us stay 2.5 hours. The food was delish. I had Krispy rice with truffle mushroom. The short ribs for entree which was so delightful - beef was melt in your mouth and tasty. All sides were good mashed potatoes, broccolini, and carrots. Key lime pie for dessert was average. Overall a great high end experience for an affordable price for restaurant week. read more

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The lunch specials and happy hour alone make it worth the trip. Lunch service was a bit slow during my visit, but the waitstaff was friendly and attentive. It seemed like they may have been a little understaffed that day. I really enjoy the bar area -- it has a fun, vibrant energy and TVs. Delivery is usually quick and reliable, though they do turn it off during especially busy hours, so it's best to plan ahead. The dining room is spacious, clean, and has a traditional feel, making it comfortable whether you're stopping in for a casual meal or meeting friends. They also have a nice wine selection, i will have to taste the cocktails on my next visit. read more

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We had a reservation during restaurant week and selected the special menu (see picture). We were warmly greeted and seated quickly. The servers were knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. We had the tuna tartare and the Caesar salad. The tuna tartare was phenomenal. We also had the scallop, shrimp, and mushroom risotto, which was excellent. It could have been a larger portion, but I figured it was the prix fixe size! The only letdown was the peach melba. The ice cream was delicious, but the cake was dry, and neither of us ate it. Overall, a very pleasant experience. read more

David Burke Tavern - Restaurant week menu - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

I hate doing this. I thought a lot about it before leaving this review but the service and conditions were quite frankly, reprehensible. The service was extraordinarily slow and poorly managed. Server did not begin taking our meal orders until nearly an hour and a half after arrival. The condition of the upstairs restroom was equally troubling. There was no hand soap in the bathroom (health code violation) and an N95 mask had been thrown on the floor next to the toilet bowl. Very concerning someone that sick used the bathroom before me and didn't wash their hands. The temperature in the restaurant was significantly hot and uncomfortable . Guests were asking for fans. It's was unbearably hot. Most alarmingly, there was a broken chair at our table. I sat down on it, the chair gave way, and I fell to the floor. The broken leg hit me in the head. This was a serious safety issue that could have resulted in a significant injury. For reference I only weigh 120lbs, my weight did not break the chair. The chair was missing a leg when they picked it up. The restaurant didn't even apologize. My husband had to tell them that their lack of response was disrespectful. Guests should be weary of their Health code violations and safety conditions . read more

David Burke Tavern - No hand soap in bathroom and a dirty N95 mask on the floor - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Sat Upstairs which is much more spacious then the downstairs bar area. They were still offering their dining week menu so had the tuna tartare and the steak frites. Both were very good and I'd go again, but nothing fantastic. Very pleasant service read more

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Almost a month ago I was in the neighborhood and made a pit stop here for lunch. Service was great and quick. My server was knowledgeable and helped me decide which items to try. Ambiance was the same as I remembered but empty because it was lunch time. I started off with a hot toddy cocktail to stay warm and it was my first alcoholic drink since Lent lol. I enjoyed my drink with the naked oysters and salmon. This pescatarian prix fixe meal for $35 hit the spot. Hopefully I'll return either for happy hour or restaurant week dinner or even take advantage of their dinner prix fixe. read more

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My friend and I ended up here for restaurant week after I misbooked a restaurant. We started off the night at a different restaurant but it turns out that place only did restaurant week for lunch, not dinner. We weren't about to blow a ton of money on that place so we came here. I had eaten here once before - dont' remember what i had - but I remember the food being pretty decent. So for restaurant week, the food was sizable, tasty, and 100% worth the money. For my set, I got the tartare w/ plantain chips, the steak frites, and pie (don't remember if it's key-lime or lemon, i think it's key lime). My friend got the salad, the chicken, and the specialty dessert of cotton candy and lollipops. I think the inspiration was childhood sweets that we all used to love. I loved the food. Ambience was bustling, busy, but service was fast and the server was very friendly. David Burke is actually in the middle of opening a new restaurant in Jersey City. If it's anything like this place, it'll be an instant hit. read more

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I pass this place all the time, but today I saw a Restaurant Week sign and decided to try it. Small spot. Not crowded for lunch, but enough people that it didn't feel awkward, and it wasn't noisy. I'm not a big drinker, but at any new spot I usually try a cocktail from the menu. The drinks listed on their website weren't on the current menu, and nothing else sounded enticing enough to spend $20 on one drink. For lunch I ordered the Caesar salad and the steak frites. The Caesar was a generous portion but otherwise totally forgettable. The only memorable part was the croutons, and even those were oddly soft, with no crunch at all. The steak was horrible, honestly. It smelled weird, almost fishy, and it was extremely tough. I ordered it medium. It looked medium, but they bring it out on a sizzling plate and the underside was way overcooked. My biggest complaint was the service. I understand there was only one person serving the whole place, but I wasn't checked on even once. My water got refilled, which was the only saving grace. No one asked how the food was, if I wanted anything else, or gave me a chance to ask for steak sauce to help the sad steak go down. After I was clearly finished, the restaurant emptied out and I still had to put my coat on and walk up to the bar just to get my check. I really hoped I'd like this place and find a new lunch spot in the area, but it wasn't worth it, even during Restaurant Week. read more

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Was looking forward as David Burke is a perfectionist but this particular day it was a little less than perfect. Tuna Tartar- nice cuts and well seasoned, with a slight touch of acid so this was a nice starter and expectations for the main courses was high. Mushroom Ravioli- nice presentation and decent portion size but the cook was not even as some rav's were over done which was unfortunate cause the ones that were al dente was perfect bite and paired well with the brown butter sauce but the slices of uneven cooked garlic made some bites a little aggressive. Roasted Salmon- once again, nicely presented and a very generous portion topped with saute watercress over a beet swoosh. It was requested to be medium but like the rav's the cook was not evenly through so there were parts that were dry but the sections that were medium were delicious. Overall, service was excellent and the lunch option of $35 for starter and entree was a great deal. If the cook was more even on both entrees this would be a definite 4 star rating. read more

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Worst meal I've had in nyc ever. What slop. The waitress said he was cooking himself. Fat chance as we saw him drinking and smoking at a back table while some inept person cooked our meal. The summer fruit salad was slimy and the stone fruit hard as rocks. The branzino was a laughable dry slab of frozen fish. The pasta was mushy. We complained. They don't argue or charge us. They knew. Avoid. read more

Enjoyed a Restaurant Week 2025 2-course Lunch, with some additional add-ons. I expected the food to be delicious and it was. Why did I expect that? Well, some years ago, I had enjoyed several meals at David Burke's restaurant inside Bloomingdale's on East 59th Street. Sometimes, I would even stop in to buy a "take-out" order of one amazingly delicious POPOVER. Oh, how I loved those warm, cheesy-peppery popovers!! Mmm, so good, a wonderful comfort food. Pair that yummy popover with the very nice staff, and it was a win-win situation. I wish you'd bring back those popovers, please, please, please. Although I did not see those beloved popovers on the menu, the lunch was quite enjoyable. I ordered The Tavern Onion Soup, The Hanger Steak Frites. I like my steak "medium", which means I am going to see the pink in the middle when I slice my steak. My steak arrived sliced and it was nice! See my photos. I liked the David Burke steak knife. I did use it to cut some of the slices. I'd rate the onion soup a 4/5, because the soup itself, in my humble opinion, could have used a bit more flavor or seasoning, and I would have liked a bit more of the melted yummy cheese. It was served very neat, no melted cheese on the outside of the crock bowl. Everything was inside the bowl. Looked nice. My hanger steak was very good. A delightful amount of charred, crispness on the edges of each slice of steak. Very good. And the French fries were great. I added a side vegetable of roasted Brussels sprouts which were yummy. 5/5 For dessert, I enjoyed the Key Lime Pie, and a pot of chamomile tea with honey on the side. 5/5 My friend had , and totally enjoyed: tuna tartare, mushroom ravioli, pumpkin cheesecake, cappuccino. All looked delicious and was delicious. I want to return soon to try that fabulous looking tuna tartare and that mushroom ravioli. Interior-WONDERFUL. The David Burke Tavern is in a lovely townhouse. I love the decor . David Burke's style is whimsical and cozy, comfy, with an aire of elegance. It's everything that I like. LOL There is a lovely, long bar when you enter. And there is comfortable seating on the main floor and the second floor. On the main floor there's even an area for a very cozy private table of about 4 to 6 people. It's tucked away inside its own space which is really lovely to see. A clever design, space, for sure. And the upstairs has beautiful black and white patterned floor tiles, in an array of designs, as you enter the lovely, dark walled dining room. The padded banquet seating is in the orange-ish color that just compliments the decor so beautifully. The staff was very nice and helpful. There is also a Happy Hour, Tuesday -Friday, 3:30pm-6:30pm, with special pricing on drinks and yummy food items. For example, a yummy cheeseburger and fries for $15. (I'll be seeing you soon!!) Beers from $6, cocktails from $12, wines by the glass $9. See my photos. Worth a visit, for sure. Make a reservation so you won't be disappointed. read more

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I wanted to like it and perhaps it was restaurant week but the fish was extremely fishy and ruined the meal. The short rib was average. Ambiance was nice. read more

Great food. Fun atmosphere superlative service. Victor was a GREAT server Love this place !! read more

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We were the first to arrive for dinner service and were seated in a lovely corner table. The decor was fantastic. It would be appropriate for any setting and there was a mix of all ages and backgrounds. Some folks were there just for a casual friday night dinner, while others were there to celebrate. Our server struggled with a few things that were disappointing such as not knowing the soup of the day. We actually ordered the French Onion Soup and it never arrived unfortunately. We were never presented with any specials (unsure if there were any beyond the Restaurant Week menu we were presented). The cocktail menu was promising but the execution was hit and miss as the Espresso Martini was very watery. The steak was delectable. The burger was strong. The star of the show was the crab cake pretzel raft. The potatoes and Brussels sports were very good. We're looking forward to going back to give them another try because overall the experience was positive albeit with a few small hiccups. read more

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Our experience at David Burke was honestly a bit surreal. My partner and I left asking if we were just a part of a TV show Stumbled in here on a cold miserable day in NY. Was greeted by an energetic young gentleman server who was lovely. (I forgot his name sorry). It's a nice cozy environment. We ordered a few appetizers and a couple dirty vodka martinis (v good). The bacon was funny and quite good and the tartare was also pretty good. The lobster dumplings were not great but was glad to try. From the second we sat down there was just too many little oddities that just added up to make the whole thing seem like a set up. I'm going to try my best to remember everything. Just an FYI, the server was incredible. He's a credit to the restaurant. My review might seem critical but I swear he was amazing - the server would run to and from tables as if he was run off his feet. There was at most three tables seated at one time. - three different customers were in there that looked like celebrities. I couldn't place them but they were so familiar - an odd girl customer came in and said she was waiting on some people. She stood for 20 mins. Another girl came in and walked right by this girl saying she had a meeting here with people and went up the stairs and the first girl clearly was the one she was meeting as she awkwardly walked up the stairs 2 mins later. - there would be random deliveries through the day. Amazon deliveries of odd items and at one point someone handed in a piece of paper that said something about Elizabeth Warren and murders. It had a phone number on it and we said to our server to call it. He got the landline and handed it to my fiance who waited for the line to ring out. No answer - everytime there was a silence, our server would drop something. The thing is, he was just so funny about it that it seemed like it was a comedic sketch. Like it happened 6 times that he would drop a glass or a tray of cutlery. And his reactions were so funny that I couldn't help but laugh but he laughed with us haha - the bacon coming out on a clothes hanger really threw me as it was so random - a couple came in and were seated together and he ordered stuff and then at one point put on his jacket and just left? And didn't come back? The woman he was with looked scarily like an actress in succession. There was absolutely more things that happened but this is all I can write about at this time. what an experience. I really hope to go back soon. read more

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This was the worst restaurant experience I've ever had. We booked reservations for my friends 25th birthday. We were sat upstairs and the ambience was very nice but we were one of two tables in the entire restaurant and our waitress didn't even take our drink order until we had been sitting there for over and hour. It was 1.5 hours before we actually received our drinks. From there even longer for food and the bottomless brunch wasn't even worth it because it took literally half an hour to get each round. The food was fine, not worth the horrific wait, portions were smaller for the price. We complained to management and service got marginally better but we were literally there for 3 hours and it took ages to get the check. Since we were a large party gratuity was automatically included so maybe that was why we experienced terrible service. But I will never ever be back. Save your money and more importantly your time. read more

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We snagged a table in the bar area on a Saturday night prior to 6:30 and we're we able to enjoy the Happy hour menu which is honored till 7pm. $15 burgers and fairly priced apps and drinks were a welcome respite from typical Manhattan prices. The place was kid friendly and the service was attentive. The golden question is always would I go back? Yes I think I would. read more

This place has changed so much since I've been coming here for over 10 years living in this neighborhood. Me and a friend had drinks here the other day and the bartender was extremely rude, we asked a question about the bill and he went in a rant on adding up the bill and giving us a math lesson when we asked one question. I was shocked not surprised as I've noticed over the past couple of years this restaurant has changed four times has had new management about every six months new staff every year or two. Nothing is consistent. This is my goodbye to this restaurant. I wish you all the best because I will no longer be providing a cent to you guys. read more

We had a decent lunch at David Burke Tavern. Went in around 3 so way past lunch time and very few people dining in the restaurant. Ordered two sandwiches, tuna burger and chicken BLT. The bread was a little stale but overall good meal and plentiful. Our server was accommodating and courteous. read more

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I recently had an absolutely awful and unprecedented experience at David Burke Tavern in NYC with the catering manager Tatiana Thompson. As someone who is in a highly social field (working in medical device with plastic surgery, for two decades) I had a catering event there in July with multiple vendors and guests. This is the first time in my career where a catering manager refused to assist in providing any type of adequate receipt for the event for reimbursement purposes, causing me to have to absorb the full cost out of pocket. I strongly advise anyone who is in this business to avoid this restaurant for catering at any cost. This woman is incredibly unprofessional, inflexible, and frankly should really be fired for how she behaved and her lack of effort to even try to make this situation salvageable. She is a disgrace to David Burkes name. read more

We were looking for a place to have some drinks and kill some time . Came across this place . We were welcomed by the bartender Robbie ( who was a sweetheart) l . We sat at the bar and asked for a few drinks . They didn't have the alcohol to make a Moscow mule . Then we asked for Jack and club and they didn't have Jack Daniel's ... ( which bar in this planet doesn't have Jack Daniel's ?? I mean it's a BAR !!! We had the Quinoa Bowl with chicken and the steak and eggs on the brunch menu . The steak was very well seasoned and Robbie was a great bartender / server . But that is the best in this place . It's absolutely too small , full of steps even indoors and that's a bit iffy.. people can miss a step and get hurt . Not really that impressed .. they should create a bigger space where servers and patrons don't walk over each other and also buy some alcohol for that bar . read more

I have to steer people off of the holiday menus of this restaurant because I think they are a total ripoff. My Son and I thought the Christmas menu looked interesting; so we visited on Christmas day and were sorely disappointed. We ordered a bottle of Cabernet which was okay. We both ordered lobster bisque which tasted like it was from Panera. I ordered prime rib, which looked more like a steak and was tough, and my Son ordered filet mignon, which was disappointing. The potatoes served with it were sparce. The apple pie for desert was a small tart, not pie. After dinner, we ordered an Irish coffee ($17 each). Total bill with tip $403. Ripoff heaven. Everything seemed to be brought in from somewhere else, and their drink prices are ridiculous. Never returning. This is a real buyer beware situation. Also, the layout is a bit strange. You have to go through a narrow bar to either take the stairs or an elevator to the dining room which is a bit old school and pleasant, but atmosphere doesn't excuse the awful food. read more

Food, ambiance, and service were all great! I enjoyed lunch at the bar. I recommend to anyone looking for casual and delicious.

Okay, this place is still great. But they need more than one person working lunch. The guy looked like he was gonna cry. So when we got our Diet Cokes and they looked like water slightly tinted brown (and tasted like that), we didn't complain. We did not realize that was a five dollar sip of brown water. I'm having a hard time getting over wasting five dollars on that for each of us. We probably should've said something but numerous parts of our meal had already been messed up.... We didn't want to have to keep speaking up. The food is incredible. The service needs some work. read more

DB is a two story restaurant with a casual, bar area and a more 'classic' restaurant above. We were seated upstairs for RW. There was a great RW wine menu, with bottles ranging from 30 to 60$. There are also two prix fixe 3 course options, 45/60$. The offerings were tasty, the service good. We enjoyed the meal, ambience. Recommend. read more

The food taste was delicious but portions were very small. The wine was very good. We ate happy hour dishes. Dumpligs portion: only two dumplings. The lamb portion was very smalll but very good. The burger was decent. Service was great. The restaurant has a bar, about 10 tables, music and two TVs. The point of a happy hour should be a portion for a lower price, not a proportionally smaller portion for a proportionally lower price. read more

This is simply Ana amazing neighborhood restaurant. A real jewel. Charming ambiance - very cordial and friendly staff - and amazing food and drinks. read more

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I love David Burke Tavern but starting to think I love it for its nostalgia. Went for my birthday (I was in town for a holiday and haven't visited DBT in years) so I was very excited for this meal and unfortunately the food was sub. (Subpar) it wasn't good. I was looking forward to the famous hanging bacon however, it also lacked flavor. It was very fatty. There was no real meat on my bacon sticks.... Our breakfast was flavorless and just didn't taste good. My steak was over cooked. read more

I took my grandmother here for mother's day and it was packed. I figured it would be busy but I was surprised to say the least. While we did have to wait a bit to be seated the staff was wonderful. They checked in on us to make sure we were taken care of and apogized for the wait. A young woman who was the general manger made sure to stop by as well and informed us the table was ready. The food was fantastic and worth the wait. The staff really went above and beyond in a tough situation. read more

Turned out to be a pretty good brunch albeit this wasn't my 1st choice & we ended up going on a whim. The pastrami salmon Benedict was huge to say the least & had a nice kick to it. My daughter's tug boat French toast was also a pleaser. They accompanied my family of 3, myself & two kids one of which was stroller bound, quite well for us to be walk ins. Please be aware that you'll need to descend down some stairs to get to the restaurant though read more

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Super disappointed given this place has 4 stars. Went for happy hour and was looking forward to their lobster dumplings as they were recommended by a friend. Would up getting an order of those, hipster fries, oysters, and the happy hour cheeseburger. My wife and I split most of it. I should have read some of the reviews beforehand because the lobster dumplings were a huge letdown. Two pieces came in the order for $12. I didn't realize that there was a leg shell sticking out of the top of the dumpling so when I cut a piece and took a bite I had a mouthful of shell. There was absolutely no lobster flavor at all. The oysters were great, but pricey we than other happy hours at $3 each. Small but tasty. I've had $1 oysters elsewhere that were just as good but larger. The burger was fine, nothing to brag about. The hipster fries were great, they had shishito peppers and bacon. A very nice touch was that the bacon was thick cut and sliced to be the same size as the fries so it was a nice bite to get one and one as a bite. Service was great, no complaints there. The place is tight so when it got a little busy my stool at the high top across from the bar was getting hit a lot and some "local " looking guy sat obnoxiously at the bar behind me and made it unpleasant. People who think they can do no wrong by being a local to an establishment make me not want to go back. TLDR; would not go back. read more

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Service is good but our waiter asks us the same thing if we want salt. I guess he knew because when a second dish came - we did need some salt. Food was very good especially their famed thick bacon served with tiny laundry clips on a string like clothes. The bacon has a maple coat seasoned with different peppers and a pickle. I have always seen this and last night was the first time I had them. It makes me want to go back. The cooked bacon is torched at your table before serving. Impressive! I do not recommend the lobster dumplings because I could not taste the lobster. I recommend the scallops with a nice touch of sauce. I chose the raspberry sorbet which I was told had a lot of fruits but really did not. Maybe he meant when the sorbet was made. read more

David Burke Tavern - Scallops - Steakhouses Near Me - New York, New York

Was greeted by a friendly bartender (ask Mr. Red Bowtie about the "bartender's choice" beverage - cool way to discover a new, expertly crafted cocktail!), who offered me a seat in the comfortable banquette in the bar area. Nicole, Server Extraordinaire, was fun and helpful, adding a great vibe to my dining experience. If the steak sandwich special is on the menu, don't hesitate! I have also enjoyed dining in the cozy, beautiful upstairs dining room, where I've had many a great meal. read more

The ambiance was fantastic, we just sat at the bar, but the drinks were spot on, and the service was lovely. Will come again and stay for the food! read more

the maitre d' was snotty, the waitress frankly RUDE and probably annoyed because a) I asked for the 10% discount we got as a patron of 59e59 st theatre and b) we did NOT order the $52 rack of lamb, but salads. The food was okay, but the service means I will never ever go back there. Life is too short. read more

Came here for a work lunch and the food and service were really good. The hipster fries were my favorite I think. The flavors were really good. The lobster dumplings were only ok. They were very dense I think it would have been better if they were a bit fluffier. I got a Cesar with chicken which was pretty good. The clothesline bacon was delicious. Dessert was also good. read more

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The staff was friendly and attentive. It was quiet on a cold Saturday but that was nice to have the space upstairs to ourselves! Food was delicious read more

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Proper quality lunch David Burke Tavern. Had the pre fixe lunch deal. Mixed green salad, Atlantic salmon on a bed of cauliflower purée with onions, fava beans, asparagus and pesto . Dessert was key lime pie with berry compote from David Burke's Dixie Lee Bakery. A++ read more

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