Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > United States
Reload this Page >

NYC Dining: Gramercy Tavern Clone or Alternative

NYC Dining: Gramercy Tavern Clone or Alternative

Old Nov 6th, 2003, 11:58 AM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
NYC Dining: Gramercy Tavern Clone or Alternative

Our favorite restaurant in NYC is Gramercy Tavern. We like the atmosphere, which is interesting, warm, nice but not stuffy. And we love the food and service, of course.

We'll be in Manhattan soon and didn't have a enough notice to make reservations at GT, now it's booked solid.

Anyone have a favorite which has many of the positive qualities of Gramercy Tavern? Cost isn't an issue, nor is location. French tends not to be our favorite cuisine, either.
Thanks for any opinions.
gplimpton is offline  
Old Nov 6th, 2003, 12:17 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 15,749
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I think right up there is Gotham Bar and Grill.
Patrick is offline  
Old Nov 6th, 2003, 12:22 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
As you know there are many many to choose from that are excellent, so I'll only offer up one that I like.

L'Impero is located in Tudor City near the U.N. It's Italian and wonderful! Also, the editorial winner of best new restaurant for 2003 by Citysearch (if that means anything).

Mangia!!
tskobo is offline  
Old Nov 6th, 2003, 02:39 PM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 16,715
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Eleven Madison Park or Park Ave Cafe
mclaurie is offline  
Old Nov 6th, 2003, 05:32 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Why don't you try the River Cafe? It will give you a view of the City you've never dreamed of - it is located in Brooklyn-- tremendous service- delicious food-- you'll get it all.
travlnut is offline  
Old Nov 6th, 2003, 08:39 PM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,285
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Union Square - just west off Union Square at 16th St. I think.

Cafe or Cirque 2000 - beautiful atmosphere, excellent service and I have heard rave reviews of the food.
Located at the Palace Hotel on Madison Ave and 50th St.
wantsomesun is offline  
Old Nov 7th, 2003, 12:16 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 700
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Craft with the same chief that GT and
in the same borough can be a very good
idea. It's restaurant of Tom Collicino.
Erik.
monpetit is offline  
Old Nov 7th, 2003, 02:03 AM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Craft or Gotham

Craft might be just as booked however as it is a flavor of the month.
LMF
LilMsFoodie is offline  
Old Nov 7th, 2003, 04:19 AM
  #9  
GoTravel
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I had a stunning dinner recently at March on East 58th. Stunning.
 
Old Nov 7th, 2003, 09:46 AM
  #10  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 389
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for the opinions.
I was able to get tables at Union Sq Cafe and Parke Ave Cafe.

March looks very enticing. I wasn't familiar with it.
Gotham takes reservations 6 weeks in advance, so not a chance there (except the lunch deal, of course).
I like the menu at L'Impero, too.
So many choices, so little time.
I'd be 450 pounds and oozing cholesterol if I lived in Manhattan.
Good thing the Peninsula has a great fitness center.
gplimpton is offline  
Old Nov 7th, 2003, 10:20 AM
  #11  
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 15,749
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Wow, didn't know that Gotham Bar was that hard to book. But don't pass on the lunch deal. We booked only a couple days ahead and were surprised that there were quite a few empty tables. It was superb!!
Patrick is offline  
Old Nov 7th, 2003, 09:21 PM
  #12  
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 943
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Why not just eat in the Tavern (no reservations). Also check with the chowhounders at www.chowhound.com
welch is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ljk1982
United States
12
Oct 20th, 2005 02:17 PM
hdm
United States
9
Sep 28th, 2005 12:17 PM
lhs624
United States
18
Mar 27th, 2005 04:25 PM
Lindsey
United States
8
May 15th, 2004 02:05 AM
Oliver
United States
9
Oct 21st, 2002 01:58 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -