A historic NYC tavern w/ a timeless vibe, renowned burgers, classic French dishes & exceptional service.
Sonal Shah reviews Minetta Tavern, a Greenwich Village institution praised for its burgers, classic French fare, and lively atmosphere, highlighting its transformation and enduring appeal.
Minetta Tavern, a classic Greenwich Village establishment, is lauded for its enduring charm and consistently excellent food, particularly its renowned burgers like the Black Label and classic Minetta Burger. The restaurant offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with red banquettes and a lively bar, complemented by exceptional and attentive service. Signature dishes include French onion soup, roasted bone marrow, and the Minetta French Dip, while the Dry Aged Côte De Boeuf is a recommended special occasion dish, and the Grand Marnier Soufflé provides a perfect sweet ending.
Minetta Tavern is celebrated for its classic French-American bistro fare, with particular acclaim for its burgers, especially the Dry-Aged Black Label Burger and the classic Minetta Burger. Other highly recommended dishes include the French onion soup, roasted bone marrow, steak frites, and the French dip sandwich. While most reviews are positive, a few note that some dishes, like the steak frites and burger, can be expensive or not consistently live up to the hype for all diners. The restaurant also offers good vegetarian options.
"The Black Label Burger, French onion soup, roasted bone marrow, and the chocolate soufflé are frequently recommended dishes."
Customers largely have a very positive view of Minetta Tavern, praising its classic atmosphere, attentive service, and standout dishes, though some find it pricey.
Important Note
Some users found the burger to be overpriced or not as good as expected, and the restaurant can be loud.
"This commenter reiterates Minetta Tavern as a suggestion if an early anniversary dinner at Monkey Bar is not preferred."
Neutral"Minetta Tavern is suggested as a potential alternative for the anniversary dinner."
Neutral"Minetta Tavern is listed as a classic New York restaurant."
Neutral"This commenter lists Minetta Tavern's French dip pricing as a comparison point, noting it starts at $33 and is in line with other high-end French dip options in the city."
Neutral"This user mentioned they would happily go to Minetta Tavern for their French dip instead of dealing with the hype and lines of Salt Hanks."
Positive"The author suggested a burger and martini at Minetta Tavern for when the user's stomach is ready for it."
Positive"For Minetta Tavern, the commenter suggests calling directly as there's a chance they can secure a table, especially for a special occasion like an anniversary. They also note that they are not a huge fan of the burger at its price point."
Neutral"The commenter recommends the Steak Frites or the French dip, praising the well-done fries. They also mention the burger is great but perhaps not worth the price, and suggest a booth for a nicer experience, though bartenders are friendly and cocktails are good."
Positive"For a significant red meat indulgence, the commenter suggests ordering the cote de boeuf for two, which can be enjoyed solo and would last for months."
Positive"A single word comment 'This' implies agreement with a previous suggestion about Minetta Tavern."
Neutral"Minetta Tavern is recommended as a perfect solo diner experience, offering complimentary champagne and focusing on red meat as a steakhouse."
Positive"Suggests Minetta Tavern for a romantic atmosphere, noting good food and recommending the boss pay."
Positive"The commenter has not had steak at Minetta Tavern, as they always order the burgers, but they were disappointed in Hawksmoor."
Neutral"This commenter stated that Minetta Tavern serves a better burger than Red Hook Tavern."
Positive"Minetta Tavern is suggested as the answer, known for its dry aged burger, but its cote de boeuf is also considered spectacular."
Positive"Minetta Tavern is suggested for both martinis and food, implying a good overall dining experience."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as a potential option for a birthday dinner."
Positive"The C 4te de Boeuf at Minetta Tavern is described as having a serious funk and being one of the best slabs of meat the commenter has ever had."
Positive"The commenter finds Minetta's strip steak to be very funky, suggesting it is well over 30 days aged, possibly 60. They consider it the most interesting strip steak in the city."
Positive"This commenter misses Prime House and their 65-day aged ribeye. They believe Minetta Tavern's steak is usually aged more than 30 days, though it's not specified on the menu."
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