Tavern on the Green
“My boyfriend and I took our parents and family from Japan here for an 11am brunch before seeing Jersey Boys.”
“The new owners of TotG did a great job of preserving the look of the old TotG restaurant!!”
“Tavern on the Green is a true NYC institution and the renovations have really modernized the place.”
Tavern on the Green
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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Due to limited time to enjoy a leisurely lunch, we opted for the Tavern on the Green To-Go window and ate outside on a warm, breezy day in the city. I had that day's special, which was an avocado BLT, and my husband had the chicken caesar wrap. Both sandwiches were very large portion sizes and came with potato chips. We enjoyed our sandwiches, and more so, enjoyed the less expensive prices that come from the to-go window over dining in the restaurant. It was very nice to sit on the patio and people watch in the park. I'm so happy this iconic restaurant has reopened, and I look forward to enjoying another meal there on a future trip.
My review of the new Tavern is good
I had a great server. I think her name was Migalya???
She suggested good drinks and desserts.
I was heavily disappointed in the menu though.
Lobster Risotto should never have those ingredients.
What is that chef thinking.
The short rib was great with the corn polenta. Beautiful.
Carrot cake, beyond beautiful and scrumptious
Thier gift shop was great
Thier fish was fresh, the bathrooms were spotless and the busser and reception desk were very nice.
I watched an erratic nasty man argue and torment an African American woman over something so petty.
She was calm and accommodating
I told them I'd wait just to hear him shut up!
I'll return for brunch with my family soon!k
The interior is beautiful and the service excellent. My cups of water were always full, despite me drinking a gallon worth of water. Each course was attended to right away. The manager came up to ask how our experience was. The staff was friendly. The interior has the fancy, upper-class look.
For appetizer, we had the figs with goat cheese and greens. The dressing was made of honey and was delicious.
I had the whole grilled branzino, which was delicious. My friend had the braised short rib, which was the most tender I have ever tried. We were both very impressed. The kitchen is visible and the other items being prepared looked excellent, as well. I would definitely go here again.
My only comment is that the jumbo asparagus was not jumbo. This is a very mild complaint in light of an otherwise great meal.
I thought it was a great place! I'm surprised the reviews are so low. We were on an 11 mile running tour (self-guided) through Central Park and the area. Stopped into the bar for a couple drinks. The sparkling berry sangria was incredible, and my blueberry mint lemonade was refreshing and tasty. Joseph was our bartender and he was nice and quick. We even visited the gift shop and bought a family member a gift. We didn't try any food, but I liked the spot! Even a doorman opening the door for everyone 🙂
Came here with a group from work to celebrate a team members 5 year anniversary. We arrived on time for our reservation and then waited over 30 minutes to be seated, having to recheck with the host after 30 minutes had passed. We were taken a an outdoor table in an awesome courtyard with strings of lights and a live band.
A colleague was sitting awkwardly close to another due to an outdoor umbrella with a large base not allowing him to sit properly in front of the table. We asked the server to have it moved. She came back a few minutes later and said, politely, that it couldn't be moved. I told her it actually was a problem and we needed it moved or to move to a new table. She brought over her manager who after seeing the situation was able to move the umbrella for us.
Overall, the service was okay. Everyone was polite however they tried multiple times to bring us the wrong food and drink along with having to wave any staff down for assistance or to order.
We started with a pitcher of the blackberry lemonade cocktail. Clever way to serve cocktails to a large table however quite tough to serve a proper drink with all the ice really wanting to stay in the pitcher and no spoon to be able to get it out.
We had the east and west coast oysters with mignonette, yum! The crab meat appetizers was quite nice with large pieces of fresh meat and avocado. The shrimp that came in the shrimp cocktail were large and tasty! We shared a couple of salads, the chopped vegetables were good and something I'd order again even as a main. For the main I had the scallops which were nicely seared and with a light pesto sauce over risotto. I think polenta or mashed potatoes would have been a better pairing. For dessert we all shared the whiskey cake with ice cream and tasty sauce and carrot cake, both which were large and good for sharing with a table.
The ambience is a total 5 star with the lights, live music, and dancing. The food is a 3 star; good but not mind blowing. The service is a 2 star from being seated to having to really advocate to actually have a table that say 5 instead of one person nearly sitting in another's lap.
I was in the 10th grade, when a girl by the name of Jade invited me to her sweet 16. She was different, a teenage girl slightly at odds with herself, who would eventually come to be a die hard punk rocker, worship the safety pin, forever chipped black nail polish and pail skin. She hosted her sweet sixteenth birthday party at Tavern on the Green when Tavern on the Green was decorated like the inside of a cake topper and one fully expected a rabbit to invite one to tea. Every one of my experiences with Tavern on the Green has been memorable, including the first time I walked into the newly designed space with my brother. It was and is a brilliant. In the reservation making process, the Tavern team is reassuring, unshakable, even warm. I know this from having adjusted the same reservation repeatedly on one of the most holy holidays.
Recently, Paco and I visited the patio for a drink on an early summer evening. Tavern continues to blend beauty and magic. It was dreamy. Thank you Tavern on the Green!
This is a one time deal. If you want to do the tourist thing and eat here, it's worth it – ONCE. It's very pricey and the food is not fantastic. It's very good, but not blow-me-away good. But you can't expect a cheap meal in Manhattan, in the middle of central park. But do it at least once – very shi-shi and very New York! The service is good and you can't beat the views and people watching.
RAZZLED, FRAZZELED, DAZZELED STAFF.
Made reservations prior to arriving. Upon arrival we were given the option of dining outdoors or indoors. Seeing how erratic the weather can be for the month of May. We didn't think it would be that nippy outdoors. But little did we know, no heating lamps just in case or mosquito repellent. Hello West Nile Virus in the middle of Central Park in the woods. We asked the waiter if we can be seated indoors. It was difficult task. Ok, we will ask for you. So we ended up being seating indoor by the bar.
Service took awhile once again. Whomp. Whomp. Whomp!
Ordered:
– Chilled Shrimp Cocktail (at least cut the middle lining of the shrimp and take the poo is it aka black thingy down the shrimp's spine.. no?)
– Foie Gras Parfait (D-E-L-I- C- I- O-U-S)
– Caramelized Roasted Lambs (Portion was quite pleasing and good- NO COMPL.AINTS)
– Cioppino Fisherman's Stew (NO COMPLAINTS HERE EITHER)
– Grilled Filet Mignon (I don't understand how you can mess up a medium rare steak gone burnt and dry on the first try. They served the steak as is. Normally, we wasn't going to say anything but as we decided to take a bite. God no. HELLA DRY FILET MIGNON) Server had to re-ordered another one which came out in a jiffy. I was kind of hesitant to eat because of how quick it came out.
& some cocktails.
The only thing I would consider coming back for is the outdoor seating at the bar. Drinks and taking in the view. But make sure you spray yourself with bug repellant prior to seating outside
TOURIST THIRST TRAP- MEDICORE FOOD. SERVICE EHH.