(212) 473-7676
129 E 18th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7365
-73.9867
Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Pete's Tavern
The Editor
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It's hard to have anything but a soft spot for Pete's Tavern. Established in 1864 and thereby in the running for the much-disputed title of New York's oldest bar in continuous operation, the pub holds dark wood booths and lamppost-like lighting fixtures that seem like they've been in place since day one. The menu, however, has shifted with the times, offering up apple martinis and well-dressed salads alongside the more traditional beer and burgers. It's fitting that the bar where O. Henry penned "The Gift of the Magi" should go all out for the holidays. Look up and see a ceiling covered in…
05/10/09
The worst restaurant experience
by Chloe717
Besides getting sick from the food, the wait staff was horrible. We actually thought our waitress was stoned or drunk. My friends and I will never go back there again.
- Pros: none
- Cons: Food, staff, hygiene
12/12/08
After 4 decades, I still love it!
by rt14park
I started eating here in the early 70's, and every trip back to New York includes at least one dinner and one brunch at Pete's. The bar is terrific, and the food has generally been very good. My kids [adults now] really enjoy the pasta ala pete. You can't beat the atmosphere, and the staff is always attentive and efficient. And a walk around Gramercy Park after dinner doesn't hurt either.
- Pros: Location, ambience, food, bar
- Cons: occasionally crowded, staff sometimes less than perfect
07/11/08
THIS PLACE NEEDS SERIOUS MANAGERIAL PRESSENCE AND DIRECTION AS HOW TO SAFELY AND HYGENICALLY PREPARE FOOD! OMG!
by elledriver2008
My friend and I went there after work for drinks outside and some appetizers. Drinks were fine, service was slow and at best unorganized. I ordered fried calamari, very basic. The order came out half cooked the batter was doughy and raw, COMPLETELY tasteless. I sampled a few disgusting bites and waited almost a half an hour before our waiter came back to our table so that I could express my dissatifaction. I showed him how undercooked this order was and he agreed. He took back the calamari and returned about 10 minutes later with the EXACT SAME PLATE OF CALAMARI!!! THEY TOOK THE PLATE OF FOOD THAT WE TOUCHED AND ATE OFF OF AND PLACED IT DIRECTLY BACK INTO THE FRYER. THE WAITER CAME BACK WITH THE EXACT SAME PLATE OF FOOD BUT NOW MORE CRISPY AND COOKED! I was expecting them to actually bring us what we ordered but cooked this time. We assumed they would prepare this appetizer properly the second time around, instead of RECYCLING OUR FOOD! I do know that this is an unsafe way to handle food. If this is a common practice at Pete's Tavern, then contaminated food is a given. I was flabbergasted! I would strongly recommend NOT eating anything out of the fryer, nor the entire menu.
- Pros: OUTDOOR SEATING - BUT GRIMEY AS HELL
- Cons: RUDE SERVICE, UNDERCOOKED FOOD, UNCLEAN, OVERPRICED.
The Details on Pete's Tavern
Save Money:
Show your ticket stub from Imperial Parking for a $2 discount.
When to Go:
Craving Carbs? Pete's Classic Pastas special, which includes an entree, a wine or beer and a house salad, costs $9.95 on Monday nights.
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