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David Burke Tavern

3.8 (325 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Lobster Dumplings
Ted K.

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

Lunch Steak Frites
Hector P.

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.

Fried Brussels Sprouts
Chris P.

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.

Tartare
Anne F.

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.

Roasted Salmon
Irwan A.

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.

Love the steak knife
Reva R.

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.

Bacon Magic
Beejan L.

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

12 oz Sirloin
Barney C.

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.

Gabriela D.

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.

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

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Ask the Community - David Burke Tavern

Is your Thanksgiving pre-fix menu ready yet?

Hello Katy! We actually just did today =) Please check the menu out at https://davidburketavern.com/event/david-burke-tavern-thanksgiving-menu-2019/… Read more

Are there any duck dishes still on the menu?

Yes

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Monkey Bar - Smoked Whitefish Caesar (~$28)

Monkey Bar

4.3(478 reviews)
0.4 mi•Midtown East

Getting a reservation here is very hard. One just popped up in my Resy app for lunch though, so I…read morewent for it. It was my first time here although, it has been around for ages. The front part where you first walk in is the bar area with some tables. This restaurant is on the darker side and brings you back in time. Once you walk in further that is where the main dinning room is. This is also on the darker side as you can maybe tell by my photos. The wall paper and art around the restaurant is cool and there are some monkey statues around the restaurant. I was seated in a corner table in a booth area that seemed to be for at least 2-3 people. I thought for sure they would seat me at the bar area. I had a wonderful waitress whose name I think was Taylor but I could be wrong. I ordered the Monkey bread to start off with. It's a very buttery bread with truffle and parm cheese on top. I have alot of allergies and I was searching online if I could even have truffles as I have a nut allergy. So, I asked the waitress and she said she had never heard this. But, she came back to me and told me that White truffle grows near or like over where Almonds grow from but that, they don't use white truffle so I was all good. Well, this was super nice of her to check for me. I had no idea she was going to do this. She said the restaurant has strict protocols when it comes to food allergies. I then got for my main dish the double cheese burger with onions and pickles. To drink I had the cucumber martini. WOW everything was pretty darn good!! I passed on dessert. If you get a chance or a reservation pops up in your resy to go, even if it is for lunch..I highly say go for it.

From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone for the entire experience. Our server was…read moreincredibly warm, upbeat, and full of energy--one of those people who genuinely elevates a meal. I only wish I could remember her name because she deserves the recognition. We started with drinks, and mine ended up being a surprise standout. I ordered the coconut margarita, slightly hesitant since I'm not usually a margarita fan--but it completely won me over. It struck a perfect balance and leaned just enough into the coconut to make it feel unique without being overpowering. My sister-in-law, who's pregnant, had a non-alcoholic Ritual margarita and loved it, noting how convincingly it mimicked the real thing. Since we were sharing, we got to try a good mix of the menu. The monkey bread came first--definitely a splurge at $34, but it's one of those fun, indulgent starters that's worth ordering at least once. While I wouldn't call it the best bread I've ever had, I also wouldn't change anything about it. The crab rangoon was another highlight. Having it made with real crab made a noticeable difference, and the dipping sauces complemented it really well. It felt like a more elevated take on something familiar. For mains, the French dip was a hit. The meat was incredibly tender, the bread had that ideal crusty exterior, and the au jus was packed with flavor--I was very glad I ordered extra. It pulled the whole dish together. We also tried the smoked whitefish Caesar, which was the only dish that didn't quite land for me. It was a well-made, fresh salad, but the smoked fish flavor was a bit overpowering and took over the balance of the dish. Even though we were too full for dessert, the restaurant surprised us with a scoop of strawberry ice cream with chocolate sauce to celebrate my sister-in-law's babymoon. It ended up being one of the most memorable bites of the meal--we're still talking about how good that ice cream was. We arrived right at 11:45, and by the time we left, the place was absolutely buzzing. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. Between the lively atmosphere, strong service, and well-executed food, I'd highly recommend making a reservation if you can.

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Monkey Bar - Spicy Shrimp scampi

Spicy Shrimp scampi

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Truffle Monkey Bread

Monkey Bar - Truffle Monkey Bread (~$35)

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Bryant Park Grill - Lemon Chicken

Bryant Park Grill

3.4(1.3k reviews)
1.1 mi•Midtown West
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Our group of 5 met here for Saturday lunch and were seated in the large covered dining room. I…read moreenjoyed the atmosphere, which reminded me of a garden atrium and felt serene. Waitstaff were excellent and all service was top notch. The food was prepared well and fresh. I enjoyed Cobb salad and other diners selected a Thai duck salad with papaya and mango, Caesar salad, crab cake, watercress soup, and crispy Canadian salmon with spring vegetables. Everyone enjoyed their selections.

Didn't check the reviews beforehand because we only intended to have drinks, but should've known…read morethat places like this are only for the atmosphere. We asked if we were able to just sit at a table for drinks, she said yes. The wine selection was minimal and not good, but we ordered 2 glasses anyway. We asked the server if we could order bread for our son. He said "I'll bring bread after you order food." We told him we were only there for drinks but were happy to pay for a bread order. He begrudgingly said okay. After being there 10 minutes, we decided we wanted an appetizer so went for the tuna crudo. Not did it taste awful, it didn't even look appealing. It also oddly came out with a massive piece of grilled bread?! Bizarre combo. Do yourself a favor and just sit in Bryant Park, don't waste your money here.

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Bryant Park Grill - Inside very comfortable setting

Inside very comfortable setting

Bryant Park Grill - Filet mignon Cheddar Cheeseburger

Filet mignon Cheddar Cheeseburger

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La Pecora Bianca - Garganelli

La Pecora Bianca

4.2(597 reviews)
1.2 mi•Midtown West
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My friend and I were visiting from LA and our hotel the Archer recommended this place for dinner…read more It's right across from Bryant Park. We loved it so much we went back and second time for dinner. The first night we sat at the bar (it was crowded and we didn't have reservations) and made some friends who recommended Ivan's (the bartender) espresso martinis. Although we were drinking some white wine we decided after finishing those we would try them. Ivan makes them special with a little Bailey's! They were incredible! Like a dessert but not too sweet. Ivan shared his recommendations with us and we had some good conversation. We ordered a pasta dish with shrimp and Brussels salad as well. All very tasty. A couple of nights later we went back and had the rigatoni with red sauce which was phenomenal and our favorite and the Toscana salad, also great. The pastas taste homemade and everything is so fresh, including the bread. We of course ordered espresso martinis again and Ivan thought it might be us again and came by to say hi. He makes the restaurant feel like family! I will definitely be returning to this restaurant in my next visit. It is now my favorite restaurant in New York! Thank you so much Ivan!

I travel to the city for work and often need a place to dine solo. From the outside, the vibe…read morelooked warm and inviting. That's exactly what it was. I sat at the bar and ordered a simple pasta with red sauce, some meatballs, and broccolini. The pasta was perfectly al dente and absorbed the red sauce nicely. I appreciate that I was not offered grated cheese or fresh ground pepper. It was served as the chef intended, showing off the tomatoes, accented only by the herbs and spices. It was not too oily either, if anything it could have had a touch more, but again this let the tomatoes come through. The pork and beef. meatballs are dense and served in a thickened tomato sauce. The bread that comes with it is nice for finishing that gorgeous sauce which does have a sprinkling of parm. The broccolini had a a touch of garlic and served with a lemon. You can judge a restaurant by its guests. The other solo diners beside me were locals, there for the food. Next time I'll try the vodka sauce with burrata.

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La Pecora Bianca - Dining area

Dining area

La Pecora Bianca - Vodka pasta

Vodka pasta

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