TAVERN ON THE GREEN

Tavern on the Green

The next restaurant I will be covering is Tavern on the Green! Tavern on the Green is a Central Park icon for American fare in an elegant setting with courtyard & garden seating. Tavern on the Green is located in the Central Park, at the cross streets of Central Park West and 66th Street. Tavern on the Green earns a $$ price rating from Zagat.

The Restaurant Atmosphere

A Central Park landmark, this storied American has a delightfully updated rustic interior and a splendid tree-lined courtyard.

Classic American is very much the vibe at Tavern on the Green. As soon as you lay eyes on the restaurant, you get the feeling of old, affluent New York. Among the trees in Central Park West, one of New York's most expensive neighborhoods, sits Tavern on the Green. The red awning, the elegant crest, the cobblestone sidewalks, the old-fashioned light posts all have a common theme to them. 

Step inside and you're met by the beamy, comfortable Bar Room, where you can sip cocktails (named for each of the five boroughs). Look around and you'll find another behemoth dining zone, the South Wing, which is colored in soothing country-club hues of green and woodsy brown. In the main dining room, though, the tavern motif explodes in a whiteout. Everything is bright and off-white: tables, chairs, banquettes, floors. The outdoor seating area is beautifully landscaped, with romantic lights hanging above-head.

                                         

The Food

As the atmosphere suggest, the menu at Tavern on the Green is classic American. However, the restaurant does a great job of giving an interesting / modern twist to each dish. They serve everything you would imagine, but in a way that seems classic and innovative at the same time. Brunch, lunch, and dinner are all a pleasure at Tavern on the Green.

Personal favorites include smoked salmon soft scrambled eggs for brunch, and the diver scallops, lobster risotto, and the dry aged sirlion steak for dinner. The Manhattan cocktail is my tried and true favorite. 

Summary

Tavern on the Green may be a tourist magnet at times, but it’s certainly worth checking out for an experience that is so very NYC. This is the perfect place for a date, cannot mess up here. For the same reason, Tavern on the Green is a trusted location for family and business meals.