Gramercy Tavern
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | July 1994 |
| Founder | Danny Meyer, Tom Colicchio |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | Manhattan, New York City |
Key people | Danny Meyer (owner), Michael Anthony (chef), Karen Demasco (Executive Pastry Chef), William Carroll (General Manager) |
| Products | New American cuisine |
| Website | www |
Gramercy Tavern is a New American dining establishment situated at 42 East 20th Street within Manhattan's Flatiron District, New York City.
Established in July 1994, the restaurant is owned by Danny Meyer, who initially co-founded it alongside Chef Tom Colicchio, and currently partners with Chef Michael Anthony. The Executive Pastry Chef role is held by Karen Demasco, while William Carroll serves as General Manager. The venue has been distinguished with a Michelin star, highlighting its esteemed position in New York's competitive culinary scene.
Menu
The seasonal New American offerings, crafted by Chef Michael Anthony, emphasize the restaurant’s collaboration with regional farms and suppliers.
Restaurant
This venue was designed by New York’s Bentel & Bentel Architects, marking their inaugural project in hospitality design. Its interior showcases rustic neo-Colonial style elements. The seating capacity includes 130 guests, complemented by a bar area for 60 patrons and a private dining space accommodating between 12 and 22 individuals.
Reviews and accolades
Gramercy Tavern has frequently been recognized as one of New York City's favorite dining spots in Zagat surveys during the years 2003, 2005–07, 2010–11, and 2015. The New York Times awarded it a three-star rating in 2007. In 2013, Zagat assigned it a food score of 28, ranking it first for "Dining at the Bar" and second overall citywide.
The establishment received a Michelin One Star and was honored as the "Outstanding Restaurant of 2008" by the James Beard Foundation. Additionally, Wine Spectator bestowed its Best Of Award of Excellence on Gramercy Tavern from 2009 through 2013.
In 2023, critic Pete Wells placed Gramercy Tavern eleventh among the top hundred restaurants in New York City.
Notable people
See also
Further reading
- Claudia Fleming & Melissa Clark, The Last Course: The Desserts of Gramercy Tavern, Random House (2001)
- Danny Meyer, Mix Shake Stir: Recipes from Danny Meyer's Acclaimed New York City Restaurants, Hachette Digital (2009)