Minetta Tavern
(212) 475-3850
113 MacDougal St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7298
-74.001
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Downtown
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.
User Reviews
koko02
June 07, 2009
I have had dinner at Minetta several times at the bar and it was always a great experience. I especially praise the bartenders. However my last visit was quite Kafka-esque and dated - as in back to the civil rights era. We were two "women of a certain age" having a few drinks and dinner at the bar early in the evening. After the third drink, we ordered another and waited ...a very long time. Then the bartender informed us that we were "cut off". Apparently, the source was the two managers. My companion questioned both and was not given a reason. She then asked to speak to Keith McNally. He came out of the restaurant, already fuming and shouted that it was his restaurant and he could decide if 3 drinks is enough. I can only assume that had we been young model type females or men of our age or black, this would not have happened. It's shameful in this age.
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loveNY
April 21, 2009
What has become of neighborhood joints these days? Bouncers are now deciding who may come through the door and speak to the host at Minetta Tavern... Even at Waverly they treat walk-ins better..
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moose2647
March 15, 2009
My wife and a friend went to Minettas on Saturday night and had a great time. I entertained our daughter and her boyfriend on Sunday, 15th, at Morandi. We left and my wife suggested that we mosie over to Minettas. We arrived at 4:30 and saw someone being let out the door and the door being locked behind him.. We went over to the crepe place across the street and waited. At 5:10 we, and several other people tried to gain access only to find the door still locked. Posted on the menu were the hours......Brunch 12:00 to 4:00 and open at 5:00PM. What gives? This is supposed to be another of the McNally's list of hot spots. I work in the restaurant biz and find that in these hard times you can't off or discourage potential biz.
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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, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
