| ambiance |
98.83999824523926% positive |
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The atmosphere is very nice. ”
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The ambience is perfect. ”
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Excellent food and service complimented the the great atmosphere and set the mood for a special evening. ”
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The food here is great, the atmosphere is nice, but every time I've been here, the service has been unfriendly. ”
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The ambience is exceptionally warm, inviting, and relaxing. ”
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The ambience was elegant if not somehow oddly casual. ”
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The ambiance was outstanding, as was the service. ”
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My first meal was a romantic dinner with my boyfriend, and the second was with my boss and his wife. ”
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The atmosphere in the front is charming enough, but the dining rooms have the ubiquitious over-designed David Rockwell feel. ”
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The atmosphere is warm with lots of class, but it is not so upscale that you feel uncomfortable. ”
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Excellent for any occasion - whether taking your parents out for a special meal - or your lover out for a romantic dinner. ”
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Gramercy Tavern always presents the most amazing meals, with the perfect atmosphere. ”
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The servings were generous, the selection was really good and the food and atmosphere were fantastic. ”
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One of the best places I have been for classic good food, great wine (at reasonable prices) and a great atmosphere. ”
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While the room is great, grand and cozy at the same time and the service is right on, the food was just ok. ”
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My boyfriend and I chose this spot for a date and not only was the food perfect, but so was the service and the atmosphere. ”
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the food is always great, the atmosphere is awesome and the service is always very professional. ”
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The smell of the wood burning stove and warm hues creates a perfect atmosphere for an intimate experience. ”
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The service, food, the ambience all combined to make it our favorite experience of the trip. ”
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Excellent food and the highest of service standards without the stuffy formal atmosphere of other high end restaurants. ”
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but it is suppose to be, the food was average and the ambiance amazing. ”
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loved the fact that they serve top notch food in a comfortable atmosphere. ”
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The menu is sophisticated, but at the same time accessible, the atmosphere is elegant and but at the same time cozy. ”
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finally found the perfect combination of service, ambiance and food. ”
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You shouldn't be if you're just looking for a good night out - it's unpretentious, you are filled up to the gills for the amount you pay and its finger licking good, the service is great and the atmosphere can be loud but you know, I like it that way rath ”
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The place also makes for a very romantic setting or comfortable to hang with friends. ”
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The staff is wonderfully cordial and attentive, the food is delicious and varied (you can get inventive dishes besides just run-of-the-mill chicken), and the atmosphere is at once homey and spectacular. ”
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Even the bathrooms merit praise, they are cozy, elegant, and offer privacy. ”
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However, we really enjoyed the privacy and relaxing ambience of the dining room and would recommend splurging for the 3 course menu. ”
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Staff were wonderful, food even better and ambience from the smell that greets you to the beautiful dim lighting is fantastic. ”
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The waitstaff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the ambience is a wonderful combiniation of luxe and relaxed. ”
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have had many excellent meals around the world but I have yet to see another restaurant that combines excellent food and service in an elegant setting with a low key, comfortable atmosphere the way Gramercy Tavern does. ”
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The food was good (small portions) but the service and the ambiance/vibe/atmosphere was electric. ”
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liked the atmosphere of this place. ”
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The ambience was the best. ”
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There are far too many restaurants in New York city that offer exquisite food, ambience, and friendly service. ”
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The seating is "cozy" to say the least so we were able to overhear other patrons with the same type of comments. ”
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love the Tavern Room with its rustic charming decor. ”
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We wanted to dine in the classy area with a romantic setting in the back but they told us reservations had to be booked 28 days in advance. ”
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The restaurant was lovely, with beautiful Christmas decorations of fresh arrangements and hanging baskets of ribbons and vine and nuts. ”
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Alway good food and atmosphere. ”
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The decor is incredibly beautiful. ”
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I've been to several so-called nice romantic restaurants in NY, but this one was the first ever to either meet or exceed my expectations. ”
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| dessert |
92.8600025177002% positive |
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The desert was good but Mathew was the highlight. ”
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At the Tavern, you can have a fantastic cocktail and a delicious appetizer and entree with wine as well as dessert for under $50, anytime between 12pm and 11pm. ”
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Gosh, even the nicely wrapped chocolate ribbon muffins they gave us with the bill intended for the next morning's breakfast were the best I have ever had (and who does that anayway? ”
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Taking yummy coffee cake home at the end of the meal was a nice treat! ”
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food was really good, esp the deserts. ”
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Also a great desert menu. ”
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the service was outstanding as well; the hostess told the kitchen it was my birthday and they brought out a chocolate brownie sundae with "happy 21st birthday" written across the plate. ”
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Thanks to all the wonderful staff for taking care of us and the details they added (including inscribed 'happy anniversary' on our dessert plate was very touching. ”
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The desserts were all great and the atmoshere was wonderful, but I just thought that a person should enjoy anything they order from a place like this and this was not the case with me or my guests. ”
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from my first sip of my horrible (and hard to mess up) dirty martini, to the dry, gravel-like pear cobbler, to the way-too-bitter, instant-pudding-like, chocolate pot-de-creme. ”
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desserts are satisfying but not amazing. ”
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service was the best i'd ever seen - from the hostess to all of the waiters that served us (they even gave us a a couple of deserts to sample on since the chocolate tart was taking longer than expected). ”
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Chocolate cake is the best in town. ”
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had the striped bass which was quite good, my chocolate soufle was also excellent. ”
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Food is layered with flavor and the desserts are exquisite. ”
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And I recommend the Pineapple Upside Down dessert. ”
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The food was fabulous, the wine was exciting, the dessert was a treat for the palate. ”
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Great wine list and desserts too. ”
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Every thing rocks, the appetizers, entrees & exquisite desserts. ”
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The desserts were outrageous, pineapple upside down cake was delicious. ”
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Service was good, and we were happy to see our uneaten desserts were deducted from our bill. ”
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By the way, the former pasty chef, Claudia Fleming, still has a dessert on the menu which is over-the-top good. ”
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My favorite dessert is the coconut tapioca with cilantro syrup and I almost always order it if it is on the menu. ”
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Quail and dessert were a bit disappointing, but they couldn't overshadow the high points. ”
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But the dessert were delicious. ”
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The desserts were fabulous, and the coffee cake reminded us the next morning how much we had enjoyed the evening. ”
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The filet mignon was perfect, and small enough that there was still room for dessert. ”
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took my girlfriend here for her birthday and while we waited over an hour for a table the meal was memorable - we got a lot of food becuase there were a lot of things we wanted to try and it was worth every penny - i liked the pastrami, me lady liked th ”
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| drinks |
88.73000144958496% positive |
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Everything was delicious and the wine list had choices at all price points - we had a very reasonably priced bottle and loved it. ”
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The best food in town and there wine list is out of this world. ”
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Our meal, wine & Dessert dishes were divine. ”
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The summer tasting menu is phenomenal, the wine pairings and suggestions terrific (and when we merely mentioned that a particular pairing wasn't great, we were promptly offered alternative wines and a repeat of the course). ”
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The house cocktails are not to be missed - the peach basil fizz is a delicious original. ”
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would suggest dining in the beautiful and comfy bar in the front instead. ”
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There is also a bar area with a much less expensive menu. ”
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We ordered from the wine list, a very reasonable red blend from Spain and it was very nice. ”
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The bar is beautiful. ”
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colicchio's food is always very satisfying, he never goes for style over substance, & the wine list is decent, another downfall of many area restaurants. ”
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Staff was very friendly, drinks were great. ”
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Pricing is always fair;their wine list extensive with wines in every price category. ”
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The food was fabulous, the wine was exciting, the dessert was a treat for the palate. ”
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We sat in the front room within the buzz of the lively bar scene and enjoyed 4 courses all of which were delicious. ”
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The waitress was a little rude and wasn't very helpful esp with the wine selection and I was surprised that there was no sommelier. ”
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ahd the Our waitress brought me the wine label on a beautiful card from the restaurant (remember, it was only $28!) ”
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The drinks are terrific. ”
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Great wine list and desserts too. ”
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The pecans at the bar are heavenly! ”
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At the Tavern, you can have a fantastic cocktail and a delicious appetizer and entree with wine as well as dessert for under $50, anytime between 12pm and 11pm. ”
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Taking yummy coffee cake home at the end of the meal was a nice treat! ”
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The sommelier has always chosen the perfect wines for every course and we always feel we can put our taste buds in their skilled hands. ”
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like boxed wine), but I drank it because I paid a pretty penny for it. ”
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One of the best places I have been for classic good food, great wine (at reasonable prices) and a great atmosphere. ”
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The food in the bar is great if you just want to check it out without a reservation. ”
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The perfect date place, they provide wonderful service and explain the detailed and complex wine list. ”
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It's interesting but after eating dinner here once the only thing I remember is that the bar was nice, drinks expensive and food was only average. ”
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The food the delicious, the drinks were perfect, and the servers/staff were extremely attentive and polite. ”
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Sure, the house salad is nothing to write home about, but feeling cheated over this is like buying an expensive bottle of wine and wondering why you paid so much. ”
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Our server also suggested the perfect wine. ”
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Get there between 6 and 7:15PM if you can, and be prepared to wait amiably at the beautiful bar. ”
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went here for my 21st birthday and the food was amazing and the cocktails delicious--the cranberry daiquiri especially. ”
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Had two fantastic bottles of wine for about 80 each, very reasonable prices for the quality. ”
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The desserts were fabulous, and the coffee cake reminded us the next morning how much we had enjoyed the evening. ”
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| food quality |
88.21999549865723% positive |
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Great food but less than friendly service ”
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Great place with great food, and great service. ”
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The casual menu seemed to only have appetizer-like entrees and the classy menu had the good stuff, such as lamb, steak, etc. ”
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The service was superb, the food was amazing, everything was fantastic. ”
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The food was excellent, and we loved the complimentary dishes between courses as well as the yummy muffins sent home with us. ”
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service, in fact, does stand out in the midst of mediocre cuisine and decore, however unfortunate, service is the only facet of our dining experience that does stand out. ”
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There are always fresh flowers. ”
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The filet mignon couldn't have been much more than 1 ounce of meat - truly a ridiculous size portion. ”
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cold food, bad service ”
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The service was superb, food was amazing. ”
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The food was fabulous, the wine was exciting, the dessert was a treat for the palate. ”
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My boyfriend and I chose this spot for a date and not only was the food perfect, but so was the service and the atmosphere. ”
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Service was fantastic, thought the traffic was light, but the food, my God the food was divine! ”
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Sure, the house salad is nothing to write home about, but feeling cheated over this is like buying an expensive bottle of wine and wondering why you paid so much. ”
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Due to our constraint on time (we were off to see a musical after) our waiter recommended the three course meal. ”
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fresh ginger and gin with some soda. ”
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went here for my 21st birthday and the food was amazing and the cocktails delicious--the cranberry daiquiri especially. ”
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The quality of the food was excellent. ”
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Amazing food - every dish is unique and delicious, every bite is wonderful. ”
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good food & service ”
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have been to many high end restaraunts in the city and this was by far and away the best meal I have had in NYC. ”
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The appetizers were nice; my halibut ceviche didn't have much of a bite - but luckily I love sushi, so it tasted great to me. ”
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Excellent service and delicious food ”
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The food excellent and well prepared. ”
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Excellent food and service complimented the the great atmosphere and set the mood for a special evening. ”
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know nothing of the NYC dining scene, but I do know that the great food, wonderful service, and a clientele that (for a girl from Kentucky) could qualify as a spectator sport make Gramercy Tavern a place I would visit during every trip to the city. ”
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great dish for every taste. ”
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The food was tasty and with a touch of flair. ”
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This place trys to hard to invent unique taste, the result was tiny portions of inadequate over spiced food. ”
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You can usually count on this place for great, cordial service and delicious food. ”
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have to say I highly recommend the lobster salad. ”
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great food, great service ”
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Excellent for any occasion - whether taking your parents out for a special meal - or your lover out for a romantic dinner. ”
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He recommended a black pasta with seafood, yummy. ”
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but it is suppose to be, the food was average and the ambiance amazing. ”
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I've been in New York for two months, eating out frequently, and this is the best food I've had. ”
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Best mashed potatoes I've ever tasted. ”
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enjoyed my lamb but my boyfriends was slightly disappointed in his fish. ”
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Food was absolutely amazing, highly recommend ordering the breads, lamb and lemon crepe. ”
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think because I like good food but not stuffy places, this was a perfect match for me. ”
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While I favor the food at Craft, the overall experience at Gramercy was amazing. ”
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Unfortunately, the food was overpriced. ”
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Service has always been outstanding; food sublime. ”
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Kudos to Danny Meyer for creating restaurants with great food without the "snobbery"! ”
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finally found the perfect combination of service, ambiance and food. ”
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The food is always of the highest quality,beautifully prepared whether in the main restaurant ,or in the less expensive foreroom. ”
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We like to do more than just fill our gullets or be "seen", we like to make it an event because we love food and see it as an adventure. ”
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loved the fact that they serve top notch food in a comfortable atmosphere. ”
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delicious meal is worth it. ”
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The service, food, the ambience all combined to make it our favorite experience of the trip. ”
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There are far too many restaurants in New York city that offer exquisite food, ambience, and friendly service. ”
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While the room is great, grand and cozy at the same time and the service is right on, the food was just ok. ”
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When we got to the restaurant, we were seated promptly, and we enjoyed a sumptious meal with excellent service. ”
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wouldn't say it was the most expensive meal I've had in the city but it wasn't exactly cheap. ”
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The food is good, but the prices are ridiculous. ”
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have had many excellent meals around the world but I have yet to see another restaurant that combines excellent food and service in an elegant setting with a low key, comfortable atmosphere the way Gramercy Tavern does. ”
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Everything was delicious and the wine list had choices at all price points - we had a very reasonably priced bottle and loved it. ”
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At the Tavern, you can have a fantastic cocktail and a delicious appetizer and entree with wine as well as dessert for under $50, anytime between 12pm and 11pm. ”
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The staff is wonderfully cordial and attentive, the food is delicious and varied (you can get inventive dishes besides just run-of-the-mill chicken), and the atmosphere is at once homey and spectacular. ”
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Excellent food and the highest of service standards without the stuffy formal atmosphere of other high end restaurants. ”
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Desserts were great - but the rest of the food, while beautifully presented, was just very good. ”
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the other dishes were small but well-presented/flavoured (i dont remember everything we ate but i do remember an excellent white fish in a lemony broth). ”
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The food was overall fantastic: smoked trout tasted like PERFECTION, sweet and buttery and simply melted in your mouth, veal was similarly exquisite. ”
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The lamb was absolutely wonderful and melted in my mouth. ”
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This was the best and most memorable meal we've ever had! ”
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Lastly - to send you over the edge and catapult you into heaven, the food is "divine ”
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Excellent service and delicious food. ”
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Awesome food, ridiculously careful and comfy service, and great martinis. ”
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Alway good food and atmosphere. ”
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The last time I was there I had a mouthwatering pork with this incredible parsley sauce and the duck terrine was amazing and had a nice, rustic texture peppered with pistachios. ”
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But the dessert were delicious. ”
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The food the delicious, the drinks were perfect, and the servers/staff were extremely attentive and polite. ”
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The servings were generous, the selection was really good and the food and atmosphere were fantastic. ”
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First the good: the food is interesting and innovative. ”
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The cold lobster salad was more than I could eat, and my girlfriend's corn chowder was the best starter ever. ”
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The food was out of this world good - especially the special that day - a poached egg sitting in white truffle buerre blanc with seasoned bread crumbs and fresh white truffles. ”
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The entrees were both too salty, but the lamb shank was pretty tasty. ”
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Effortless service, excellent food ”
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food was really good, esp the deserts. ”
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We have gone to the Gramercy Tavern several times now because while we have tried a lot of other nice places, Gramercy is the one place where we are always treated with grace, a welcoming smile, and perfect food and service. ”
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The food was good (small portions) but the service and the ambiance/vibe/atmosphere was electric. ”
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Really nice meal ”
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Staff were wonderful, food even better and ambience from the smell that greets you to the beautiful dim lighting is fantastic. ”
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colicchio's food is always very satisfying, he never goes for style over substance, & the wine list is decent, another downfall of many area restaurants. ”
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Taking yummy coffee cake home at the end of the meal was a nice treat! ”
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Was prepared for small portions and good food. ”
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The house cocktails are not to be missed - the peach basil fizz is a delicious original. ”
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The desserts were outrageous, pineapple upside down cake was delicious. ”
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One of the best places I have been for classic good food, great wine (at reasonable prices) and a great atmosphere. ”
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Words are inadequate to describe a meal here, so all I'll say is save your money (for years, if necessary), and treat yourself to this experience, because it's quintessential New York. ”
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Overall, the food here is not quite great enough to make this the best restaurant in the world, but it is worth a visit, especially because the prices are reasonable. ”
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great meal! ”
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Everything is so amazing, the details, the service, impeccable food combination, the experience is simply unforgettable. ”
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Our meal, wine & Dessert dishes were divine. ”
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The restaurant was lovely, with beautiful Christmas decorations of fresh arrangements and hanging baskets of ribbons and vine and nuts. ”
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...The food was mediocre and a bit on the dry side (we both had fish). ”
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The best food in town and there wine list is out of this world. ”
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Everything here is the best, from the unbelievably attentive and friendly staff, to the food that is so delicious, it tastes like magic. ”
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took my girlfriend here for her birthday and while we waited over an hour for a table the meal was memorable - we got a lot of food becuase there were a lot of things we wanted to try and it was worth every penny - i liked the pastrami, me lady liked th ”
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The food was really good, wonderfully presented and the service was perfect. ”
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The food was amazing i had the foie gras and it melted in my mouth, as a main i chose wild king salmon. ”
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Flawless everytime and we eat here quite regularly and when we need to bring foodie friends for a great meal! ”
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the food is always great, the atmosphere is awesome and the service is always very professional. ”
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Still, the most memorable aspect of the meal here is the service. ”
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GREAT place to have a wonderful meal. ”
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Not only was the food bland, all the meals were cold and boring. ”
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Attentive staff, excellent food, etc. ”
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At the end of our meal, we ordered Chocolate Martinis which were warm and the best I've ever had. ”
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The food here is great, the atmosphere is nice, but every time I've been here, the service has been unfriendly. ”
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Every dish was perfection. ”
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Gramercy Tavern is great food for reasonable prices. ”
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The food is fantastic. ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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Every dish has become a favorite of mine. ”
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The only drawback was that the meal was expensive. ”
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Both dishes were very good but I will get the lobster salad next time we go. ”
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My favorite thing to do is to indulge in a delicious meal at a fine restaurant. ”
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yes it is expensive, but if you enjoy fine food and excellent service look no further. ”
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Beautiful place to eat - just not amazing enough food for the price tag. ”
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good food, great service, but not cheap ”
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The elegant dinning room and exception cuisine have made it a favorite of mine for many ye. ”
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for that meal was ridiculous. ”
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The food here is impeccable. ”
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It's interesting but after eating dinner here once the only thing I remember is that the bar was nice, drinks expensive and food was only average. ”
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The food was great. ”
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We sat in the front room within the buzz of the lively bar scene and enjoyed 4 courses all of which were delicious. ”
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The food in the bar is great if you just want to check it out without a reservation. ”
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the service is excellent (like all the danny meyer restaurants) when i told them that i dont eat lamb, they offered me any choice from the menu as a substitution. ”
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The food is consistently great - simple yet flavorful preparations that are not overdone. ”
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The waiter was very kind, the food fantastic, yet still interesting and the service is pretty much the best I've ever experienced. ”
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My first meal was a romantic dinner with my boyfriend, and the second was with my boss and his wife. ”
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Sure it was good, but I know of many places where I could have eaten food just as good or better for literally a fraction of the price. ”
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We have never had a bad meal or dining experience at Gramercy. ”
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| menu variety |
91.94000244140625% positive |
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the service is excellent (like all the danny meyer restaurants) when i told them that i dont eat lamb, they offered me any choice from the menu as a substitution. ”
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However, we really enjoyed the privacy and relaxing ambience of the dining room and would recommend splurging for the 3 course menu. ”
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The winelist is extensive and has a great selection. ”
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This tasting menu was perfect. ”
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After being seated, we enjoyed our surroundings while the waiter inquired if we would like to see the menus or wait. ”
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The casual menu seemed to only have appetizer-like entrees and the classy menu had the good stuff, such as lamb, steak, etc. ”
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The menu is sophisticated, but at the same time accessible, the atmosphere is elegant and but at the same time cozy. ”
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We enjoyed the seven course tasting menus which were beautifully executed. ”
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By the way, the former pasty chef, Claudia Fleming, still has a dessert on the menu which is over-the-top good. ”
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Service was good but we ate in the dining area instead of the more extensive/appropriate formal dining room. ”
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The service excellent and with complete knowledge of the menu. ”
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The servings were generous, the selection was really good and the food and atmosphere were fantastic. ”
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Get reservations in the main dining room, order off the price-fixed menu, and plan to make an entire evening of it. ”
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We had the summer tasting menu, which, while very good, was somewhat bland and over-salty in the savory courses. ”
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Everything was delicious and the wine list had choices at all price points - we had a very reasonably priced bottle and loved it. ”
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Also a great desert menu. ”
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Their tasting menu was superb, service at its finest, we were immersed in true luxury for the shortest 2.5 hours I can remember. ”
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There is also a bar area with a much less expensive menu. ”
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The tasting menu I had shortly after the special was utter perfection. ”
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Fantastic menu filled with outstanding courses! ”
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The tasting menu was incredible and the flavors were diverse but extremely coherent. ”
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great tasting menu ”
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Impeccable service, great menus, great setting, what else can I add? ”
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Excellent dining experience and the menu is always changing. ”
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We had the summer tasting menu which was wonderful. ”
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The cocktail menu was nice, prices at $12 per and I ordered the Gin-ginger something. ”
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My favorite dessert is the coconut tapioca with cilantro syrup and I almost always order it if it is on the menu. ”
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The summer tasting menu is phenomenal, the wine pairings and suggestions terrific (and when we merely mentioned that a particular pairing wasn't great, we were promptly offered alternative wines and a repeat of the course). ”
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Pricing is always fair;their wine list extensive with wines in every price category. ”
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The waitress was a little rude and wasn't very helpful esp with the wine selection and I was surprised that there was no sommelier. ”
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The vegetable tasting menu is, in my opinion, the best option on the menu, I order it every time - Michael Anthony knows his veggies. ”
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| overall |
98.03999900817871% positive |
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for service alone, an area where many restaurants fall ridiculously short these days, it's still the best place in town. ”
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My favorite restaurant in 2001 and it still is my favorite resturant. ”
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Overall, the food here is not quite great enough to make this the best restaurant in the world, but it is worth a visit, especially because the prices are reasonable. ”
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My favorite thing to do is to indulge in a delicious meal at a fine restaurant. ”
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The desserts were all great and the atmoshere was wonderful, but I just thought that a person should enjoy anything they order from a place like this and this was not the case with me or my guests. ”
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Gramercy Tavern is by far my favorite restaurant in New York. ”
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and it is a great place. ”
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Our favorite restaurant in NYC ”
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We have gone to the Gramercy Tavern several times now because while we have tried a lot of other nice places, Gramercy is the one place where we are always treated with grace, a welcoming smile, and perfect food and service. ”
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have heard this place referred to as the best restaurant in New York. ”
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great place to get ripped ”
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This review is long overdue~ Gramercy Tavern is my favorite restaurant in NYC. ”
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know nothing of the NYC dining scene, but I do know that the great food, wonderful service, and a clientele that (for a girl from Kentucky) could qualify as a spectator sport make Gramercy Tavern a place I would visit during every trip to the city. ”
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Though the main dining room can be tricky to get rteservations, the Tavern is the best place to wander late afternoon. ”
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Agree with the other reviewer - good place for to take a parent or a date. ”
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Prices are a little higher than I would have liked, but is a nice place to treat yourself or someone special. ”
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My favorite restaurant for special occasions. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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In a town with so many great places to dine, Gramacy Tavern amazes every time you go back. ”
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| service |
92.77999877929688% positive |
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Our waiters were polite, friendly, and eager to help. ”
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Further confused about there reputation for excellent service. ”
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The service was outstanding. ”
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The staff was very friendly and helpfull. ”
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great service ”
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The service excellent and with complete knowledge of the menu. ”
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Thanks to all the wonderful staff for taking care of us and the details they added (including inscribed 'happy anniversary' on our dessert plate was very touching. ”
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Why do I keep seeing reviews about their "great" service? ”
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have had many excellent meals around the world but I have yet to see another restaurant that combines excellent food and service in an elegant setting with a low key, comfortable atmosphere the way Gramercy Tavern does. ”
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We both agree that the service was perfect. ”
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Everything here is the best, from the unbelievably attentive and friendly staff, to the food that is so delicious, it tastes like magic. ”
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The service was nearly perfect. ”
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The waitstaff was attentive, but not vulture-like. ”
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Our server also suggested the perfect wine. ”
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great food, great service ”
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The service was attentive. ”
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Down to earth friendly staff ”
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yes it is expensive, but if you enjoy fine food and excellent service look no further. ”
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best service in the city with danny meyer restaurants. ”
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The service was superb, the food was amazing, everything was fantastic. ”
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You can usually count on this place for great, cordial service and delicious food. ”
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Their tasting menu was superb, service at its finest, we were immersed in true luxury for the shortest 2.5 hours I can remember. ”
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Im shocked that people think it is outrageous to have to make reservations! ”
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Attentive staff, excellent food, etc. ”
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The service was impeccable. ”
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cold food, bad service ”
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good food, great service, but not cheap ”
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The ambiance was outstanding, as was the service. ”
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My boyfriend and I chose this spot for a date and not only was the food perfect, but so was the service and the atmosphere. ”
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Our service was incredible. ”
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Excellent service and delicious food. ”
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the service was good, and the bathrooms are nice! ”
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hated the service--no warmth, again too corporate. ”
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Excellent food and the highest of service standards without the stuffy formal atmosphere of other high end restaurants. ”
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The service was wonderful. ”
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My boyfriend and I went for our anniversary and WOW talk about attention to detail our server Mathew was awesome. ”
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Due to our constraint on time (we were off to see a musical after) our waiter recommended the three course meal. ”
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The aromas divine, the service excellent and precise (thank you, Alan!) ”
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The waitress was a little rude and wasn't very helpful esp with the wine selection and I was surprised that there was no sommelier. ”
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After being seated, we enjoyed our surroundings while the waiter inquired if we would like to see the menus or wait. ”
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The service, food, the ambience all combined to make it our favorite experience of the trip. ”
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Effortless service, excellent food ”
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Anything negative that is said about this God-send of a dining experience is an insult to people who love fine dining. ”
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Excellent food and service complimented the the great atmosphere and set the mood for a special evening. ”
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There are far too many restaurants in New York city that offer exquisite food, ambience, and friendly service. ”
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service was the best i'd ever seen - from the hostess to all of the waiters that served us (they even gave us a a couple of deserts to sample on since the chocolate tart was taking longer than expected). ”
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You shouldn't be if you're just looking for a good night out - it's unpretentious, you are filled up to the gills for the amount you pay and its finger licking good, the service is great and the atmosphere can be loud but you know, I like it that way rath ”
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love customer service at its best! ”
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Impeccable service, great menus, great setting, what else can I add? ”
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Awesome food, ridiculously careful and comfy service, and great martinis. ”
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While the room is great, grand and cozy at the same time and the service is right on, the food was just ok. ”
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Finally, The service was impeccable. ”
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When we got to the restaurant, we were seated promptly, and we enjoyed a sumptious meal with excellent service. ”
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for service alone, an area where many restaurants fall ridiculously short these days, it's still the best place in town. ”
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know nothing of the NYC dining scene, but I do know that the great food, wonderful service, and a clientele that (for a girl from Kentucky) could qualify as a spectator sport make Gramercy Tavern a place I would visit during every trip to the city. ”
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We were seated promptly, the waiter acted truly interested and eager to give the best service he could. ”
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The service is excellent. ”
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Our waitress, Faith, was very friendly and extremely knowledgable (her run through of the cheese tray was a thing of beauty). ”
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We have gone to the Gramercy Tavern several times now because while we have tried a lot of other nice places, Gramercy is the one place where we are always treated with grace, a welcoming smile, and perfect food and service. ”
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the service was outstanding as well; the hostess told the kitchen it was my birthday and they brought out a chocolate brownie sundae with "happy 21st birthday" written across the plate. ”
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good food & service ”
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Absolutely excellent service, almost too attentive. ”
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The food here is great, the atmosphere is nice, but every time I've been here, the service has been unfriendly. ”
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The food was good (small portions) but the service and the ambiance/vibe/atmosphere was electric. ”
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The waitstaff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, and the ambience is a wonderful combiniation of luxe and relaxed. ”
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good restaurant can be ruined by an incompetent staff. ”
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Still, the most memorable aspect of the meal here is the service. ”
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was highly frustrated that they could not accommodate our needs, had such poor service, and were horrible in the manner in giving us correct information. ”
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Great place with great food, and great service. ”
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service, in fact, does stand out in the midst of mediocre cuisine and decore, however unfortunate, service is the only facet of our dining experience that does stand out. ”
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The hostess was extremely nice and we were seated within five minutes. ”
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The waiter was very kind, the food fantastic, yet still interesting and the service is pretty much the best I've ever experienced. ”
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The food was really good, wonderfully presented and the service was perfect. ”
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the food is always great, the atmosphere is awesome and the service is always very professional. ”
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Great food but less than friendly service ”
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the service is excellent (like all the danny meyer restaurants) when i told them that i dont eat lamb, they offered me any choice from the menu as a substitution. ”
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wonderful dining experience, everything was perfect and the staff was not obtrusive nor full of themselves. ”
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took my girlfriend here for her birthday and while we waited over an hour for a table the meal was memorable - we got a lot of food becuase there were a lot of things we wanted to try and it was worth every penny - i liked the pastrami, me lady liked th ”
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The owners obviously understand what good service truly is and how acheive it consistently. ”
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The staff is wonderfully cordial and attentive, the food is delicious and varied (you can get inventive dishes besides just run-of-the-mill chicken), and the atmosphere is at once homey and spectacular. ”
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Beautiful restaurant and great service! ”
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The service was outstanding and the entrees were excellent. ”
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Everything is so amazing, the details, the service, impeccable food combination, the experience is simply unforgettable. ”
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Possibily the best service out there; professional, friendly, knowledgable, unintrusive yet attentive and available when we needed it. ”
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the waiter helpfully recommended 6 different cheeses ranging from mild to strong. ”
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ahd the Our waitress brought me the wine label on a beautiful card from the restaurant (remember, it was only $28!) ”
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The food the delicious, the drinks were perfect, and the servers/staff were extremely attentive and polite. ”
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Staff was very friendly, drinks were great. ”
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The service was also among the best I've encountered - extremely polite, attentive, and respectful. ”
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felt as if everyone on staff was tuned to providing a wonderful dining experience--just for me! ”
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The service was superb, food was amazing. ”
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had one primary waiter, Stafford, who was great. ”
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Excellent service and delicious food ”
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The Danny Meyer service reputation is certainly well deserved; I think "Good evening" and "welcome" were said to us by five different people on the 10 second walk from the hostess to our table. ”
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Secondly, the service is the best i've ever had - outstanding. ”
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The perfect date place, they provide wonderful service and explain the detailed and complex wine list. ”
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finally found the perfect combination of service, ambiance and food. ”
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64.0399980545044% positive |
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wouldn't say it was the most expensive meal I've had in the city but it wasn't exactly cheap. ”
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One of the best places I have been for classic good food, great wine (at reasonable prices) and a great atmosphere. ”
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For an expensive restaurant like this there is no excuse to have customers sweating during dinner. ”
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Sure it was good, but I know of many places where I could have eaten food just as good or better for literally a fraction of the price. ”
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My husband and I ate at Gramercy Tavern to celebrate his birthday, and we had a wonderful dining experience (we were nervous the restaurant would be overrated, as many of the more expensive restaurants are.) ”
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Expensive but worth every penny! ”
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Had two fantastic bottles of wine for about 80 each, very reasonable prices for the quality. ”
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Was prepared for small portions and good food. ”
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The appetizers were very good, but the entrees (we tried six) were very average, and at the prices this is a BIG disappointment. ”
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Get reservations in the main dining room, order off the price-fixed menu, and plan to make an entire evening of it. ”
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Pricing is always fair;their wine list extensive with wines in every price category. ”
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Beautiful place to eat - just not amazing enough food for the price tag. ”
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hate large portions, or small portions that are too rich that by the time you get to the third course you're feeling too full. ”
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delicious meal is worth it. ”
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There is also a bar area with a much less expensive menu. ”
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The servings were generous, the selection was really good and the food and atmosphere were fantastic. ”
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Food was served cold, small portions, bad/awful/ inattentive waitstaff, waste of money, waste of an anniversary dinner. ”
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Unfortunately, the food was overpriced. ”
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It was a mediocre experience and not worth the hype or the price. ”
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The only drawback was that the meal was expensive. ”
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This place trys to hard to invent unique taste, the result was tiny portions of inadequate over spiced food. ”
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The front dining room is nice and worth it if you can get a table. ”
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The food was good (small portions) but the service and the ambiance/vibe/atmosphere was electric. ”
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The food is good, but the prices are ridiculous. ”
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Overall, the food here is not quite great enough to make this the best restaurant in the world, but it is worth a visit, especially because the prices are reasonable. ”
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good food, great service, but not cheap ”
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yes it is expensive, but if you enjoy fine food and excellent service look no further. ”
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took my girlfriend here for her birthday and while we waited over an hour for a table the meal was memorable - we got a lot of food becuase there were a lot of things we wanted to try and it was worth every penny - i liked the pastrami, me lady liked th ”
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This place is awesome and awesome places in the city cost you a lot of money. ”
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It is expensive but worth every cent. ”
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The food is always of the highest quality,beautifully prepared whether in the main restaurant ,or in the less expensive foreroom. ”
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It's interesting but after eating dinner here once the only thing I remember is that the bar was nice, drinks expensive and food was only average. ”
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Words are inadequate to describe a meal here, so all I'll say is save your money (for years, if necessary), and treat yourself to this experience, because it's quintessential New York. ”
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The cocktail menu was nice, prices at $12 per and I ordered the Gin-ginger something. ”
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It is definately pricey (this was a big splurge for us) but I tell you now that it was worth it. ”
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Sure, the house salad is nothing to write home about, but feeling cheated over this is like buying an expensive bottle of wine and wondering why you paid so much. ”
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Gramercy Tavern is great food for reasonable prices. ”
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Everything was delicious and the wine list had choices at all price points - we had a very reasonably priced bottle and loved it. ”
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100.0% positive |
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This review is long overdue~ Gramercy Tavern is my favorite restaurant in NYC. ”
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The hostess was extremely nice and we were seated within five minutes. ”
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