Fraunces Tavern

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   corby22

   Atlantic City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Easy to locate, quick service, portion size is perfect, colonial atmosphere is cool
   

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   MorrisG

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We loved the historic significance of this restaurant and the food was delicious
   

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   BillyP

   New York Area

   17 reviews

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   2.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on May 20, 2023

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   This place is God Awful, just a tourist trap. Not worth the $$$$
   

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   HjamilM

   Dallas

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Upgraded to the Piano Bar and had the most incredible time. The ambiance was cozy but warm. The music was great and the food was unbelievable. We will most definitively be back.
   

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   SamD

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 17, 2023

   overall3food3service4ambience5

   The food was fine. Their only vegetarian burger is only available for lunch and not dinner leaving very limited options for vegetarians. The pappardelle pasta was not very flavorful but my friend loved her salmon salad. Drinks were good and there was an overwhelming selection. Overall, the ambiance and history is the best reason to come here.
   

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   RyanE

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 17, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Not sure what the point is of accepting reservations at 9pm when the kitchen closes at 830pm.
   

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   TheCrumb

   Denver

   78 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   78 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2023

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Whenever we are in Battery Park or nearby, we make a point to reserve a table at Fraunces Tavern for lunch. You can't beat the history in this wonderful spot, and we love feeling like we're a part of America's beginnings when we eat here. Plus, the soft pretzels are worth a visit even if you aren't hungry for an entire meal.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Salt Lake City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Love it here! Great food, quiet, great history. Highly recommend.
   

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   TheresaM

   Chicago

   33 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall5food5service3ambience5

   There is much to like about Fraunces Tavern. The food is unfussy, reliable, and well proportioned. I like the crab cakes and the Jefferson Cobb Salad. My husband loves the full Irish breakfast. Sister goes for the fish and chips. The setting, in an important historic building, adds to the pleasure of dining here. There is an adjacent bar that had live music on Mother's Day. Nice vibe. Take the time to visit the museum after dining. It has wonderful revolutionary-era artifacts and meaning.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5

    Confusing differentiation of brunch and lunch menu.
    

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    Larry

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    I am a lifelong New Yorker in my 70's, but this was my first time at Fraunces Tavern. I took my wife here for Mother's Day. The food was of good quality and well prepared, and the service was very accommodating. We enjoyed our meal, and seeing a piece of New York history. My only slight criticism is that the interior is becoming a bit worn. It could use a bit of a facelift. In any case, I would be happy to return.
    

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    KarenJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Beautiful, interesting space, calm atmosphere. Service was slow, but the food was fantastic.
    

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    Marie

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We came for the live jazz music and it was wonderful. I had heard about the excellent food and it did not disappoint! Love the menu - we’ll be back soon!
    

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    StephenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great ambience - really neat spaces, with the dining room and multiple bars. Cheese and charcuterie plate was excellent. Watermelon salad was excellent. Kid’s slider meal and Mac/cheese were excellent.
    

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    Saraaa

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    The service was so bad, we kept asking for condiments and no help. It’s Not the waitresses fault-she was the only one assigned to the entire outdoor area-poor choice on the managements part. The food was so bad. I’ve returned food like twice in my life and this was one of the times. The buffalo chicken tenders (Jefferson Cobb salad) were soaking wet. The table next to us also had to return their plate (they got the wrong protein). Do not come here. It’s cute and outdoor seating is nice but like get a drink max, don’t get food.
    

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    tonib

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    we were seated at a bench table which i found uncomfortable we were five but i am sure there were other tables available place was not crowded yet as it was an 11 30 am seating
    

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    Ella

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I celebrated my naturalization in this historic restaurant. Cannot imagine a better place for the that. Beautiful interior and delicious food! Highly recommend!
    

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    DanS

    Jacksonville

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Excellent welcome, allowed me to be seated early (because had reserv), prompt service once seated, great historic bldg, food was really good (had salad and burger, pleased with both). Drinks were a bit watered down, but typically priced for NYC (Had their gin&tonic and old fashioned), but would say the advertised Happy Hour wasn't much, hardly anything reduced in price and limited. Only one cocktail was on HH, and it was $16 instead of $18. Should not have HH, simply do away with it. Drinks (beer and cocktails were priced comparably for NYC).
    

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience3

    Drink wasnt good, filet had zero flavor. Very disappointing. Very expensive.
    

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    Idalucia

    Philadelphia

    249 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    249 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    The most positive thing I can say is that it was interesting to be dining in a piece of American history! The Blanton’s Old Fashioneds were delicious, but came in at $24.00 each! Yikes! Although the service was excellent, the food, not so much, starting with poorly shucked oysters, truffled spinach mashed potatoes that had a trace of truffles and less than a trace of spinach. Then there was the $54.00 filet mignon served on a lava stone. If you cook the meat to perfect medium rare in the kitchen, why would you want to risk overcooking it on a lava stone? I requested the stone be removed and our server complied happily. Once again, the service was excellent! The food was Not worth a $350.00 cost!
    

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    SteveS

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service was excellent. Touring the museum is highly recommended. Great place for a quiet and excellent meal.
    

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    Lancelot

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The cobb salad with salmon was perfectly done and the bloody mary was great. The ambiance in the old bar area was very cool. The bartender wasn't helpful in assisting us with selecting a draught beer, directing us to the bar code menu (hate those things) on the table instead of offering his expertise. But our waitress helped with the beer selection and it was spot on. She was great in general. Highly recommend this place if you're down in the financial district or going to Governor's, Ellis or Staten Island. And the museum upstairs from the restaurant is delightfully and authentically historical.
    

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    photog77

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    Great staff, service, ambiance. We will go back again but order a different entree. The appetizers were wonderful,the drinks were terrific, but the beer battered cod and french fries were too greasy and the batter was too thick. The cod was fresh and tasty but we all shed the coating. Next time we will try the pork chops.
    

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    Murray

    Atlanta Metro

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was the best food we’ve had in NYC and it was the third restaurant we’ve been to. The fish and chips were delicious and so was the tavern burger!
    

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    DanielS

    Madrid

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    Service was fine / okay … nothing special. Location is wonderful and great to visit. Food though was very poor - with poor presentation and lacking in flavor. Inky exception to that was the chowder. If you’re looking for good food - loom elsewhere.
    

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    GermanGirl

    Deactivated - Niederrhein / Sauerland / OWL / Münsterland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    I was pleasantly surprised by the non-touristy atmosphere and the excellent quality of the food. My mobile phone had died and the server kindly recharged it for me. All in all, a memorable experience that I strongly recommend.
    

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    AmyM

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    We love the Irish band, listened to the music while we ate. Great atmosphere and drinks.
    

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    Havingfun

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4

    Waiter was rude. I asked for a different type of cheese and instead of explaining, he pointed to “no substitutions “ on the menu. I could not see because it was so dark in my corner. Offered nothing else and never came back. Food was mediocre. They are existing on the name and history. Much better places to eat at in NYC
    

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    LisaR

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Loved the ambiance and food. Will definitely be back.
    

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anna was amazing. We were seated quickly and food was delicious and quick. Anna was a pleasure to deal with. Prices were also reasonable for NY standards.
    

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    IreneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Ristorante molto accogliente e personale gentile. Vale davvero la pena andarci per visionare il locale, cibo ottimo.
    

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    StevenS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The Jefferson Cobb salad was very good. I appreciate that a historic site like this hasn’t gone full-blown Hamilton. If you want colonial history, it’s upstairs in the museum. Otherwise it’s a normal dining venue and a decent one at that. My server could barely be bothered to take my order, and when he spoke to me, it was almost unintelligible. I might go back again to try the cocktails. I would have no objection to having lunch there again, if I happen to be in the area.
    

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    LauraW

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Leo was new. So attentive and prompt. Food came out unworldly fast. Loved the truffle fries. We had a reservation but moseyed over earlier and we were accommodated. Such an amazing place. Would love to come back and sit at each bar for a bit and have a drink. So unique and historic. We truly appreciate places like this.
    

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4

    Fraunces Tavern has been the go-to lunch restaurant for my company for years (we’re on the next block), but I’m re-thinking bringing clients and colleagues in the future. Had a reservation for a business lunch with an important customer yesterday. The hosts couldn’t have been ruder if they’d tried. First, they acted as if I was inconveniencing them for giving my reservation name. Then: “another table is in front of you; you’re going to just have to wait.” (No, I wasn’t pressuring them) Then: “stand over there” (in the bathroom door?) — like we were in their way. Then the other host came over and barked “what’s your reservation name” and then scowled and walked away. It wasn’t a bad wait - like 5 minutes, so not sure what the issue was. Downtown is back - business looks to be really good at the Tavern. Seems like a lot of customers would make the team happy and not put out that they have to seat people. My client from London said “I’ve heard New Yorkers are rude but this really takes the cake — We’re not in some corner dive bar!” Anyway: was going to book a little happy hour for my team of 15 at FT one afternoon next week but think we’ll do stone street instead -really poor showing.
    

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    DCSNYC

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    The atmosphere is wonderful for history buffs, and the food was good, but not great.
    

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    jerryw

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a very enjoyable experience. Excellent chicken pot pie. Very helpful waitress.
    

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    StaceyJ

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Our server Owen was great and attentive to our needs. Provided outstanding service! On another note the person at the front counter seating us was very disappointing in his manners. It was our 30th anniversary and we asked for a table for 4 so we could sit next ton one another for our special occasion, he walked and came saying no the tables were all booked for larger guest parties of 4. We ate appetizers and our dinner and the 4 larger tables remained empty throughout our entire meal! We were leaving and one of those tables was finally filled, yet there were no other people waiting to get seated. He could have obliged for our occasion but didn’t. We will not be coming here again!!! Not a way to treat customers especially when they ask nicely for a request! Too bad :(
    

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    bradleyW

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food, service and atmosphere was fantastic, museum was really cool, too.
    

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    NYCmom

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Disappointing. Piano bar wasn’t as good as anticipated, too much singing, more instrumental would’ve been nicer. The $50+ filet mignon was bland, only yummy entree we had was the chicken potpie.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience5

    There almost zero chicken contained in the Chicken Pot Pie
    

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