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Name: James Beard House
Address: 167 West 12th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (212) 627-2308
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

James Beard House

4.5 (172)

$50 and over

American

167 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

The James Beard House is known as New York’s best-kept gastronomic secret. And everyone is welcome. Located in the former townhouse of celebrated cookbook author & television personality James Beard, the James Beard house is in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village. Over 20 dining events are held monthly to showcase culinary artists from around the world, featuring multi-course dinners with wine pairings prepared by guest chefs. At the historic James Beard House, you will have a truly unique dining experience. You’ll begin the evening with wines & a selection of passed hors d’oeuvre in the Greenhouse or, weather permitting, in the outdoor garden. You will then enjoy a five-course, pre-set menu prepared by the day’s featured chef, all paired with wines chosen to enhance the flavor of your meal. You will even have an opportunity to walk through the kitchen, see the chefs in action, & meet the guest chef personally. Prepaid reservations are required for all events.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Varies by event.
Phone number
(212) 627-2308
Website
http://www.jamesbeard.org/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Private party facilities
The well-appointed Peter Kump Boardroom is available for most events at the Beard House. The private room on the 4th floor seats no more than 12 guests with options for AV equipment, privately held reception hours, and more. Groups reserving this space will enjoy the same menu as the guests in the dining room with views of our garden and a private server.

Location
167 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Cross street
Between 6th and 7th Avenues
Parking details
Chivian Garage has an exclusive partnership with the James Beard Foundation. The garage is located at 101 West 12th Street, at the corner of 6th Avenue, and has a $7 parking fee from 6:30 P.M. with validation from the Beard House maitre’d. For SUVs and cars 181” or longer the fee is $17.
Public transit
The James Beard Foundation is located just steps from the 1-2-3 line and also has easy access to B-D-F-V lines and NJ Transit PATH trains.
Additional
Banquet, Chef's Table, Private Room

Devil DustSpiced Eggs
w/ Tasso Ham & Pickled Mustard
Potato Tots
w/ Crispy Pigs' Ears, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Aged Cheddar, & Sorghum Barbecue Sauce
Greenville Hot Manchester Farms Quail
w/ Biscuits & Dill Pickles
Smoked Catfish Rillettes
w/ Pickled Fennel & Dill
Westbrook Brewing Co. White Thai Witbier
Bathtub Gin Fizz
Gin w/ cranberry shrub & Christmas spice

Dinner

Georgia Cheddar Pimento Cheese
w/ 14-Month-Aged Guinea Hog Ham & Antebellum Benne Seed Crackers
Coast Brewing Company 32/50 Kölsch
Carolina Shrimp
Sea island white flint grits w/ housemade andouille sausage & shrimp head broth
Freehouse Brewery Ashley Farmhouse Organic Saison
Purple Cape Bean
Charleston aged rice hoppin' john w/ housemade smoked bacon cornbread, collard greens, & pot liquor
Coast Brewing Company Hopart IPA
Palmetto Pigeon Plant Pigeon Breast
w/ Farro, Chestnuts, Roasted Pears, & Dried Cranberry Meyer Lemon Dressing
Westbrook Brewing Co. One Claw Rye Pale Ale
Carolina Heritage Farms Pork Shoulder
w/ Sorghum Glaze, Charred Sweet Potatoes, Pecans, & Brussels Sprout Leaves
Quest Brewing Co. Golden Fleece Belgian Pale Ale
Buttermilk Chess Pie
w/ Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream Egg Nog

What 172 people are saying

James Beard House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Energetic

172 Reviews

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GailT VIP
Wisconsin31 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional on every level! The JBH is a hidden secret amongst the NYC food scene. The reality is that it is available to all by visiting their website. The Burlock Coast group from Ft. Lauderdale and Chef Gavin, were amazing! Each course was creative and perfectly balanced. The wine pairings were superb. The service staff at the JBH was helpful, attentive and extremely professional. I recommend the opportunity to attend an event at the JBH to anyone looking for an exquisite culinary experience!
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GMAC VIP
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the pleasure of dining when the visiting chef was Gavin Pera and his staff. Each course from the appetizers to each of the dinner courses built upon each other and were truly phenomenal. The rum based cocktails were outstanding and the dessert was amazing. To top off the outstanding food we had the priviledge of being seated with a wonderful couple from the Washington DC area who was retired from the US Air Force after serving 28 years and continues to serve our country after his retirement. Truly spectacular evening.
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Sandi
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on October 14, 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The seating was too tight for the room size, our server passed plates over the head of my fellow dining guest for me to serve myself. Leaving the table to use the restroom during dinner was uncomfortable . The room was so loud that we could not converse during dinner. The food was disappointing. The outdoor reception prior to dinner was lovely, the appetizers were very nice. The wine was presented well with an engaging explanation by a well informed representative of the winery. The dining room staff was cordial. This dinner was to be the highlight of a trip with friends and was very disappointing.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 14, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The event I attended was one held by Chef Marcello Verzino of Scottsdale, Arizona. From the canapes to the dessert, the cuisine was simply outstanding. It was authentic, savory, delicious and unique. I had dined at Amarone, his restaurant in New York. It was the best hand-made past I had ever had and this current dining experience did not disappoint. The ambience of the James Beard House is perfect for this kind of event. The patio is beautiful, intimate and festive. The outdoor bar is the perfect centerpiece of this well-designed space. The patrons that this event attracted were interesting, cordial, diversified and endlessly enjoyable. I haven't enjoyed a dining experience this much in decades.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 13, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Guest Chef Matthew Dolan plated superb meal. Great company with the other guest at Table 1. We will be there again. Hats off to a great evening
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on September 8, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday gift
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Kwdiner VIP
California Central Coast84 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 22, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It's an unusual experience to dine here although dinners are offered 300 nights a year with changing chefs Service was iffy, much like a large catered affair that has a formula , which it indeed is
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Beck VIP
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Anyone who is a foodie must experience the James Beard House in NYC. To appreciate even more watch a documentary about James Beard before coming to appreciate the historic location in the world of food.
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ellenost VIP
New York City102 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 24, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food from the guest Chefs is excellent. However the cocktail hour is a mess with the guests dive bombing the servers for the hors D'Oeuvres--it's as if the guests have been starving all day. Many guests don't get any since some guests take all the food. The seating is very cramped and the guests have to pass dirty dishes to each other to get to the servers. They should have fewer guests so it would be a more pleasant event. They need to restock the rest room with toilet paper. Won't return.
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SeanoNYC VIP
New York City116 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The James Beard House is always awesome. The Summertime Soiree did not disappoint. Excellent food from a variety of chefs paired with inventive cocktails. Festive vibe. Can't wait to return...
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167 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

Cross street
Between 6th and 7th Avenues
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Hours of operation
Varies by event.
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Global, International
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Chivian Garage has an exclusive partnership with the James Beard Foundation. The garage is located at 101 West 12th Street, at the corner of 6th Avenue, and has a $7 parking fee from 6:30 P.M. with validation from the Beard House maitre’d. For SUVs and cars 181” or longer the fee is $17.
Public transit
The James Beard Foundation is located just steps from the 1-2-3 line and also has easy access to B-D-F-V lines and NJ Transit PATH trains.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Chef's Table, Private Room

Website
http://www.jamesbeard.org/
Phone number
(212) 627-2308
Private party facilities
The well-appointed Peter Kump Boardroom is available for most events at the Beard House. The private room on the 4th floor seats no more than 12 guests with options for AV equipment, privately held reception hours, and more. Groups reserving this space will enjoy the same menu as the guests in the dining room with views of our garden and a private server.

James Beard House

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Hors D'oeuvre

Devil DustSpiced Eggs

Potato Tots

Greenville Hot Manchester Farms Quail

Smoked Catfish Rillettes

Westbrook Brewing Co. White Thai Witbier

Bathtub Gin Fizz

Gin w/ cranberry shrub & Christmas spice

Dinner

Georgia Cheddar Pimento Cheese

Coast Brewing Company 32/50 Kölsch

Carolina Shrimp

Freehouse Brewery Ashley Farmhouse Organic Saison

Purple Cape Bean

Coast Brewing Company Hopart IPA

Palmetto Pigeon Plant Pigeon Breast

Westbrook Brewing Co. One Claw Rye Pale Ale

Carolina Heritage Farms Pork Shoulder

Quest Brewing Co. Golden Fleece Belgian Pale Ale

Buttermilk Chess Pie

Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream Egg Nog

What 172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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