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David Burke Tavern, New York, NY

David Burke Tavern

4.4 (1023)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
135 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
David Burke Tavern is a modern American restaurant by award-winning Celebrity Chef David Burke. Situated on the first two stories of a stately townhouse on New York City’s Upper East Side, the restaurant showcases Burke’s creative and contemporary approach to classic fare – often with showstopping presentations. Signature dishes highlight seafood, steakhouse staples and beyond, including Lobster Dumplings with spicy tomato, Crab Cake Pretzel Raft, Tavern Cheeseburger, and Burke’s famous “Clothesline” Maple & Black Pepper Candied Bacon, plus a full SUSHI MENU. David Burke Tavern offers dinner, bar and lounge menus, as well as multiple private dining spaces including the intimate Himalayan Salt Room lined with pink sea salt bricks. Private dining spaces can accommodate anywhere from 10-100 guests, with options to reserve floors and the full restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 988-9021
  • Website
    http://www.davidburketavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Burke
  • Catering
    David Burke Tavern offers off-premise catering. Please contact Director of Catering & Private Events, Tatiana Thompson, tatiana@parkavekitchenbydb.com
  • Private party facilities
    David Burke Tavern offers private and semi-private dining options designed for versatile seating combinations that can accommodate parties from 10 to 100 or up to 250 for a standing reception with a full buyout of the restaurant. Please contact Director of Catering & Private Events, Tatiana Thompson, tatiana@parkavekitchenbydb.com
  • Private party contact
    Paula Bernstein: (855) 856-4552
  • Location
    135 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    62nd and Lexington Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    F/Q train to 63rd and Lexington . 4,5,6,N,R,W train to Lexington Av/59th
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

David Burke Tavern's menu was last updated on 4/23/2024.

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What 1,023 people are saying

David Burke Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David Burke Tavern offers a "beautiful townhouse" setting with "delicious" gourmet food and attentive service. Known for its "great happy hour," signature dishes like lobster dumplings and clothesline bacon shine. While some service inconsistencies are noted, the "inviting atmosphere" and "fabulous martinis" make it a "neighborhood gem."
1,023 Reviews

  1. robert VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very friendly and attentive. Nice cocktails and wine options. All dishes were very well prepared, presented and flavorful. Would definitely return.

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  2. Arthur VIP

    New York City68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Gourmet food served in a beautiful townhouse with very attentive service

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  3. Steve

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David Burke Tavern has been our favorite place to eat in NYC the last few years when we are in the city. We've eaten there at least 5 times and every meal has been delicious and the service excellent. The clothesline bacon is always a huge hit with everyone as a starter. We've especially enjoyed the steaks, short ribs, scallops and salads, and they serve the tastiest Brussel sprouts I've had. The drinks have always been great as well (I'm particularly fond of the Watermelon Mist).

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  4. Jacqueline VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can't be beat for value, food, and ambience during Happy Hour. Perfect for pre-movie or preheater in the downstairs bar seating. Christina is a great hostess, and all the staff was helpful and timely. Great Happy Hour menu and value.

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  5. Kelly

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christina and iggy (forgive me if I don’t get the name’s just right) were the perfect pair for the evening. I celebrated my birthday in old New York, hoping to recreate treasured memories. Score. Thank you for making it a great evening. Lihe seeing old friends. But delicious. Ps the lollipop cake tree is a classic!!

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  6. Erin

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, attentive staff, and overall ambience: We love coming for The Happy Hour specials. The hipster fries and lobster dumplings are a must!

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  7. Bethany VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat to eat at a David Burke restaurant. A bit of the unexpected on every menu. The restaurant is beautiful with a variety of rooms and ambiance to choose from. Wonderful wine list. Fabulous martinis. Loved the music. Butter squash soup, bread, Ribeye, duck and key lime pie. Excellent staff. It was a wonderful Fathers Day celebration.

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  8. Chuck

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great. The food was well prepared and the service from Trey was excellent.

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  9. Kyle

    Virginia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Really disappointing experience. Subpar food and poor service. Would not return.

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  10. Kathy VIP

    New York City126 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food. Service was very good. At times we felt rushed but the servers back off when requested. Too noisy.

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FAQs

David Burke Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 988-9021.

David Burke Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 1023 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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135 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    62nd and Lexington Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    F/Q train to 63rd and Lexington . 4,5,6,N,R,W train to Lexington Av/59th
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Burke
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.davidburketavern.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 988-9021
  • Catering
    David Burke Tavern offers off-premise catering. Please contact Director of Catering & Private Events, Tatiana Thompson, tatiana@parkavekitchenbydb.com
  • Private party facilities
    David Burke Tavern offers private and semi-private dining options designed for versatile seating combinations that can accommodate parties from 10 to 100 or up to 250 for a standing reception with a full buyout of the restaurant. Please contact Director of Catering & Private Events, Tatiana Thompson, tatiana@parkavekitchenbydb.com
  • Private party contact
    Paula Bernstein: (855) 856-4552
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