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Fraunces Tavern, New York, NY

Fraunces Tavern

4.5
4.5
2288 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Fraunces Tavern Restaurant, est. 1762, is a historic landmark in FiDi. Offering small batch craft & specialty beers, handcrafted cocktails, & 1000+ spirits, experience the delectable flavors of thoughtfully prepared American cuisine, featuring our farm-to-table ingredients. The establishment boasts 7 distinct spaces, each providing exceptional options for both public & private experiences alike. Invite friends to sit around the warm fire in the Dingle Whiskey Bar or gather & mingle in The Wine Room. Host a formal event under the crystal chandeliers in the Washington Room for a private dining experience. Whether you prefer the Independence or Hideout Bar, both offer a fun and informal atmosphere to enjoy happy hour with friends. Experience the secluded charm of The Piano Bar Upstairs, to enjoy exquisite food, drinks, and live music in a relaxed atmosphere. If you're a history buff, visit the Bissell room to view the beautiful mural painting depicting downtown NYC in the 1700s.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Tue, Wed 11:30 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (212) 968-1776

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Jesus Guzman

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant: (212) 968-1776

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District

  • Cross street

    Broad St.

  • Parking details

    Limited street parking available on the street outside the Tavern. Local parking Garages can be found at https://www.google.com/maps/search/parking+garage+near+me/@40.7035527,-74.0126043,17z

  • Public transit

    Subway:<br />4,5 train at Bowling Green<br />2,3 train at Wall St. <br />1 train at South Ferry<br />R train at Whitehall

  • Entertainment

    LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKENDSaturday: From 1pm until 4pmGarden Party Trio Jazz Brunchhttp://www.emilyasher.com/p/garden-party.htmlFrom 6pmLIVE Folk Rock in the Tavern BarSunday: From 3pmLIVE Folk Rock in the Tavern BarSean McNally Band

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Click Here for Piano Bar Upstairs Reservation

    Multiple dates available
    Join us in our Piano Bar Upstairs! Live performances Tuesday - Saturday from 6:30 pm until Late. No Cover charge (holidays & special events may be an exception), $30 Per person minimum spend for each guest. Max guest number is 8.

What 2,288 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    In town to go to Hamilton
  2. NYCResidentTourist

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful date night here. The 18th Century ambiance is unbeatable, especially if you love history. The food and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced (for NYC). Our server was friendly and attentive.
  3. ElsieEm

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Noise level at peak lunch time was high; it was much more pleasant when the rush ended. Background music is a bit too loud and not really necessary at all, especially since it doesn't fit the historic dining room.
  4. Balthazar

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Go for a drink...skip the food. It's a cool historic spot to visit and the ambience is great. The appetizers we ordered were below average (mac & cheese, pintxos serrano and fig, bacon wrapped shrimp). The hostesses were very friendly and accommodating.
  5. ValeriaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience5
    Amazing place with a lot of history. The building represents part of the American History.
  6. DavidM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    I won't recommend it. It's ok, but no great shakes. If you're a tourist, I'd say go if you can. But as a Brooklynite of over 40 years, I'd skip it.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was such a great experience! The food was good (we had faves of George Washington and Ben Franklin), our server was the perfect amount of attentive, and the atmosphere was historic and charming. We enjoyed the small museum upstairs as well. It was a perfect pause in the middle of a hectic day exploring downtown Manhattan. Would have loved to work in a 2nd visit during our stay in NYC.
  8. AndrewC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great time at the Independence Bar which had live Irish band playin. Food was great as was the ambiance.
  9. Fraunces

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Historic pub close to Battery Park in Manhattan. Has a wide variety of menu options and drinks.
  10. corby22

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easy to locate, quick service, portion size is perfect, colonial atmosphere is cool
  11. MorrisG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the historic significance of this restaurant and the food was delicious
  12. BillyP

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    This place is God Awful, just a tourist trap. Not worth the $$$$
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Confusing differentiation of brunch and lunch menu.
  19. TheresaM

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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!
  27. 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).
  28. 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.
  29. Idalucia

    Philadelphia

    250 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    250 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!
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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.
  33. 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!
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.

FAQs

Fraunces Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 2288 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 69 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Fraunces Tavern

54 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Broad St.

  • Neighborhood

    Financial District

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Tue, Wed 11:30 am–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Limited street parking available on the street outside the Tavern. Local parking Garages can be found at https://www.google.com/maps/search/parking+garage+near+me/@40.7035527,-74.0126043,17z

  • Public transit

    Subway:4,5 train at Bowling Green2,3 train at Wall St. 1 train at South FerryR train at Whitehall

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jesus Guzman

  • Entertainment

    LIVE MUSIC EVERY WEEKENDSaturday: From 1pm until 4pmGarden Party Trio Jazz Brunchhttp://www.emilyasher.com/p/garden-party.htmlFrom 6pmLIVE Folk Rock in the Tavern BarSunday: From 3pmLIVE Folk Rock in the Tavern BarSean McNally Band

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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