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(212) 475-3850
113 MacDougal St
(Bleecker Street and West 3rd Street)
New York,
NY
10012
40.7298
-74.001
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
added by Keith Wagstaff
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Minetta Tavern
The Editor
Josh Ozersky
Citysearch
For decades, Minetta Tavern was a throwback to the old Greenwich Village, an old-time bar and Italian restaurant with caricatures of forgotten celebrities on the walls, and a clientele of local oldsters. Then along came Keith McNally, of Balthazar and Pastis fame, who has turned the place into a major hotspot, packed with celebrities, one that features some of the most accomplished steakhouse cooking in New York. The caricatures are still there, now highlighted by artful lighting, and the small room seems even smaller as it’s swollen with le beau monde.
10/27/09
Infuriated
by tornadocat at Citysearch
Made a res 1 mo. ago. Showed up tonight w/ husband and were told we weren't on the list. I made the hostess look through her list and found my name on the "unconfirmed list." I got a new phone # 3 days ago and therefore did not receive that call. There was NO mention that there would be a conf. when I made the res. I know that for a fact b/c I am anal and write everything down - would've made note of that. Hostess said "no tables, wait 30 min." OK, wait 30 min, still no table. Asked for manager & woman whom I thought was hostess claimed to be the maitre'd and said "physically there are no tables. We will call you as soon as something comes up. maybe 30 min" We left. Guess what? It's 7:40 and I have not received that "call." Furious. Husband and I worked our schedules around for this. Then read this article on ny eater re: owner McNally (July 1, 2009) about how no one is ever turned down. Too bad McNally wasn't there himself.
- Pros: no chance to find out
- Cons: SERVICE
08/26/09
Best Burger's in the city
by mov112 at Citysearch
I love going to this place for the Black label burger. It is absolutely the best burger in the city!! Daniel Boulud is a close second though. The drinks are phenomenal and well crafted!
- Pros: Best Burgers , Great Drinks, Phenominal desserts
- Cons: none
08/06/09
Why bother
by debra2000 at Citysearch
why not just close it to the public and make it a private club for friends and celebrities? if that is all you want in the restaurant, then please stop insulting the public by making people call for reservations that don't even exist. that's right, they don't even take sat. night reservations for those not famous enough to know the code word to get in. Ridiculous. maybe if us common folk just stopped going to any McNally restaurant, they would ge tthe idea.
- Pros: none that i can see
- Cons: can you say get over yourselves
The Details on Minetta Tavern
The Extras:
The restaurant's fresh dessert menu changes daily with each item showcased on an old-fashioned cart.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
