Iconic Village tavern w/ timeless charm. Famous for its legendary burgers & classic French fare. Great for dates or solo dining.
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 is a historic Greenwich Village establishment celebrated for its enduring charm and classic French-American fare. It offers a timeless atmosphere with dark wood, red banquettes, and caricature-lined walls, creating a nostalgic dining experience. The menu features beloved dishes like French onion soup, roasted bone marrow, and their famous Black Label Burger, all prepared with a reverence for tradition.
Minetta Tavern is renowned for its classic French-American cuisine, with a particular focus on its highly acclaimed burgers, especially the Dry-Aged Black Label Burger. Other popular dishes include the French onion soup, roasted bone marrow, and steak frites. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few comments mention the steak frites being tough or overpriced, and some find the burger not worth the cost.
"The Black Label Burger and the Minetta Burger are frequently recommended, as are the French onion soup, bone marrow, steak frites, and chocolate soufflé."
Customers generally have a very positive view of Minetta Tavern, praising its classic atmosphere, excellent food, and good service, particularly noting it as a reliable choice for a quintessential New York experience.
Important Note
Some diners find the burgers overpriced, and a few have had negative experiences with steak frites or service at the bar. It is also noted that the restaurant can be loud.
"Recommends Minetta Tavern for lunch, along with The Grill."
Positive"Minetta Tavern is the commenter's consistent answer for a recommendation."
Positive"Minetta Tavern is included in a list of recommendations for splurging on a meal in NYC, with links to articles about fancy dining."
Positive"This user agreed with the previous sentiment that many hyped NYC restaurants are overrated."
Neutral"This user reacted with disbelief to the negative suggestion of Minetta Tavern, saying 'You're on crack'."
Neutral"This user noted that people rave about Minetta Tavern online, expressing surprise at the negative suggestion."
Neutral"This user feels Minetta Tavern has terrible steaks and is generally overrated, comparing it to other hyped NYC dining experiences."
Negative"This commenter suggested Minetta Tavern, implying a negative experience."
Negative"This user agreed with a previous comment, stating their Minetta Tavern steak was tough like rubber, overpriced, and accompanied by unfriendly service, making it a disappointing experience on Valentine's Day."
Negative"This user found the steak frites at Minetta Tavern to be extremely rare, tough, and difficult to eat, leading them to give up halfway through the meal."
Negative"This user believes Minetta Tavern is a meat-centric restaurant with very limited non-meat entree options, suggesting it might not be ideal for a vegetarian."
Negative"This user described their experience with steak frites at Minetta Tavern as the worst and most expensive they've had, finding the meat tough and difficult to cut."
Negative"This commenter simply recommended Minetta."
Positive"This commenter described Minetta Tavern's ambiance as cloaked, candlelit, and old-school NYC, noting it has no windows and tables can be close together, which is part of its charm."
Positive"This commenter is a big fan of Minetta Tavern, finding it romantic in a comfortable, cozy, yet upscale way, describing it as cool and old-school, and has always had a good meal there."
Positive"This commenter described Minetta Tavern as having a cozy, dark ambiance, giving the impression of a secret, long-time regular spot, which could also be suitable for an anniversary. They confirmed that sneakers and jeans are acceptable for the lunch attire."
Positive"This commenter stated that sneakers are fine at Minetta Tavern and expressed that the restaurant is great."
Positive"The black label burger from Minetta Tavern was specifically mentioned as a top-tier burger option for someone to try."
Positive"Minetta Tavern, Torrisi, and Sip & Guzzle were listed as recommendations."
Positive"This user recommended Minetta Tavern as a dining option with a cool and laid-back atmosphere, akin to Au Cheval."
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