Minetta Tavern

Came in for a late lunch excited to try this place. The atmosphere is great - old school tavern, unassuming from the outside, lively bar. The service was excellent from start to finish and the cocktails and drinks were delicious. The food left a little bit to be desired. The apps we tried were great (bone marrow 8/10; steak tartare 7/10). We had a range of entrees at the table... the moules frites were the highlight. The pappardelle was nothing special. The steak frites included a generous portion of steak that paired well with the bearnaise sauce and the fries were outstanding. However, there was no difference between the medium and medium rare that was ordered for the table, the kitchen went a bit overboard on the pepper seasoning, and the steak knives we received were less sharp than the butter knives we already had. Overall, worth checking out at least once. I'd come back if I was in the area to try the burger.

Minetta tavern is a great place… first of all the atmosphere is amazing. Somewhere between an old school New York style steakhouse and a warm Irish pub. Not too fancy but also not too casual somewhere in the middle. Service is spectacular. Waiter was very attentive and answered every question we had. We got the two burgers on the menu. The black label one comes without cheese but the meat taste is much sharper so it was good not to have the cheese which would have overshadowed the unique flavor. The Minetta burger came with cheese and was great as well. Dirty martini is one of the best. The only disappointing part is that they couldn’t make it steakhouse style martini because they don’t have blue cheese olives. Chocolate soufflé was phenomenal.. arguably better than the burger. It’s not a regular soufflé it’s much fluffier and not as heavy and dense. Highly recommended

Order the GRILLED OYSTERS!! They are spectacular. Always a great time at Minetta. We made our reservation for late lunch or early dinner and this was lovely around 3pm on a weekday. Still a great menu. Cocktails are great. Husband got the espresso martini and it was very well made as was my Bloody Mary. I ordered us both prosecco as well that was delicious. The waitstaff was wonderful- Ashlyn was our server and she was very accommodating as was the manager on duty, Clark. From the fresh warm bread to our entrees everything was delicious. The Duck Ragu with Pappardelle pasta was great, al dente, homemade to perfection. The filet mignon was cooked very well, charred nicely on the outside. Sides was lovely and the desert was rich and delicious! Highly recommend for a nice brunch or dinner or even just cocktails and the grilled oysters.

What a NY gem. So glad we planned my Birthday weekend to include Minetta. Was concerned about even while having a reservation that we would have to wait but luckily got seated within 3 minutes! Front room by bar is super crowded due to people waiting on their tables, but was so happy to be in the back room. We had a table facing out and appreciated the epic table! You can see the old school NY vibe in the pics. Our server was super efficient as well as the staff that helped with water and bread. My water glass was filled every few minutes! Husband had the maple Old Fashioned and said it was one of the best he’s ever had (and he’s for sure an OF snob)!! For food we started out with the onion soup which was excellent and the petit salad (not so petit)! For an entree we actually split the black label burger PLUS cheese which was absolutely incredible. Fries were insane too. Passed on dessert as we were just so maxed out!

I was so excited to finally try this classic spot! Service overall: 10/10. The restrooms were clean, which is always a good sign. For food, we tried the Black Aged Burger (medium) and… wow. Honestly, it was orgasmic A burger without cheese? Yes — and it was incredible. You could really taste the flavor of the meat: soft, juicy, buttery, and perfectly cooked. We didn’t have cocktails, but we ordered wine and it was great. Also, they definitely pour more than 4oz, which makes it even better Totally recommend!

We boldly walked in on a Friday night for our anniversary and were seated at the bar after an hour wait - not too bad! You go for the atmosphere and the service, it was lovely. Drinks were delicious and we especially loved the squab and the chocolate soufflé (pictures don’t show how big it is, we couldn’t finish it! Despite our best efforts). I might get hate for this but the burger was just all right for my tastes. I like cheeseburgers and don’t know enough about beef to appreciate the dryagedness we would 100% go back for a special occasion.

A 20 year old woman sat next to us bawling her eyes out while her shiny-headed boyfriend, twice her age, paid absolutely no attention to her. I, too, paid no attention — because I was completely enthralled by the decadent burger, a perfectly crunchy pickle, and an Everest-sized mountain of fries. I only learned about the emotional fiasco after suddenly realizing the couple had left. My wife, as usual, asked for my thoughts on the tea that had just occurred. I was dumbfounded and had absolutely no idea what she was talking about. I asked her to recount the sequence of events because my mind had been fully consumed by a perfectly cooked piece of meat, a soft bun, and beautifully sautéed onions melting into every bite. I literally moaned as I ate it. That’s how good the Black Label burger was. I then took a bite of my wife’s regular burger, don’t bother with it… it did not compare. The French onion soup was flavorful without being too salty. The Balthazar baguette was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside — perfect for dipping into the soup. The staff were very attentive, respectful, and honestly pretty good looking. Our waiter could’ve been a model, or an Elvis stand-in. His hair was widely impressive. 10/10 meal experience. 10/10 people watching (according to my wife).

A place with history. Stunning interior. Still relevant and very beautiful. The Norwegian eggs were a little too salty, perhaps because of the salmon, but the croque monsieur was amazing! The restaurant was packed, but we managed to get a seat at the bar. We would love to return to a place like this.