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Pete’s Tavern, an iconic NYC restaurant and bar located in the historic neighborhood of Gramercy Park, is less than a 5 -minute walk from Union Square and the Subway. Established in 1864, we have been proudly serving elevated American comfort food for over 160 years. To view our most current menu offerings, please visit our website.
Oldest operating bar & restaurant in NYC since 1864, serving elevated American comfort food.
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Address: 129 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 473-7676
Website: https://www.petestavern.com/?utm_source=google+&utm_medium=gbp&utm_campaign=homepage
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Matthew Porter
Haven’t been here in 15 years. Food was good. Not outstanding, but good. I wouldn’t go back for the food alone. Perhaps we ordered the wrong things. Drinks were good. Staff was very attentive and prompt. Mozzarella en carozza was very good.
… moreSusan Frongillo
My husband and two adult daughters were here right before Xmas 2025. We loved it! The food, their service and atmosphere were great. I love the chicken pot pie, my husband got chicken Parmesan I believe. Really good. I just read a review of a woman that gave the food two stars. I completely disagree. It was one of the best pot pies I ever had. All of our dishes were delicious. I think my girls got pasta dishes that didn’t disappoint. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was cozy and beautifully decorated for the holidays. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend
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Tasfia Bashar
As a native New Yorker, I never grow tired of the special magic that inhabits our city during the holiday season. I’ve been taking the opportunity to partake in different seasonal activities beyond my usual go-to’s, one of which was a reservation at Pete’s after seeing it on Instagram. The restaurant’s historical character and charm is remarkable as is – the holiday decor truly accentuated it and was elaborate while still tasteful. With holiday music playing too, this set the perfect atmosphere for lunch. Upon our waitress Emily’s recommendation (shoutouts and thank you!), I got the Bourbon Maple Apple Cider, which was a soothing sweet drink that made me feel right at home. Afterwards I had the chicken pot pie with the mashed potatoes, a truly delicious comfort meal that had me savoring every bite. I tried the truffle fries off from the order of another member of our party, and was particularly impressed by how prominent the truffle flavor was – almost felt infused, in contrast to places that just put it on top. It was so cool spending the afternoon here and taking in the scenery with great food and company, and kind service that complemented everything else. I totally see why they have stood the test of time and have attracted the clientele they have over the years. I’m going to try to make a visit to Pete’s a new staple of my holiday season moving forward!
… moreFrancine Laura
I had dinner at Pete’s Tavern, the oldest continuously operating restaurant and bar, which opened in 1864 in Gramercy Park.
Pete’s survived Prohibition as a disguised flower shop! It is also where O. Henry wrote “The Gift of the Magi” in 1903.
For dinner, we were able to reserve the actual booth where he wrote the book!
We both started with tuna tartare. I had the Scottish salmon and she had the veal goulash. The food was delicious and our server, Veronica was great!
… morePete’s survived Prohibition as a disguised flower shop! It is also where O. Henry wrote “The Gift of the Magi” in 1903.
For dinner, we were able to reserve the actual booth where he wrote the book!
We both started with tuna tartare. I had the Scottish salmon and she had the veal goulash. The food was delicious and our server, Veronica was great!
Kimberly Cates-Meraz
The drinks were good and the atmosphere great, but the food was terrible and terribly overpriced. We were very hopeful when we stumbled upon this spot that I’d recently read about, the Christmas decorations did not disappoint. However, this spot needs to focus on beverages because the food is tasteless, tough, and expensive. We like to eat out, we love quality food, and we’re willing to pay for it too. We asked our server about two dishes and she recommended both of them, so my partner ordered the steak frites and I ordered the chicken pot pie with a side of roasted brussels sprouts. The steak frites came out in one piece on top of a mound of fries. The steak was so tough my partner could barely cut it. We asked why it was served whole instead of sliced and the server said that’s just the way they serve it. Instead of sending it back, we asked to have it bagged up and my partner ordered a burger. Did you know a burger could be tough and flavorless? No seasoning, no flavor, and chewy, she continued to add salt to try to help it, but left half of it. My pot pie was also beyond bland, I also had to add copious amounts of salt…there was absolutely NO seasoning or herbs in the pot pie. The brussel sprouts were overcooked and kind of soggy instead of crispy. I also left half my food. This spot needs a kitchen overhaul. We actually decided to leave the steak frites we had asked to have bagged because we didn’t think we could salvage it.
… moreSachi Tejani
You want classic nyc you come here. We celebrated my best friend after the nyc marathon in a cozy spot outside. We were kept warm and really enjoyed the perfectly comforting comfort food. Yummy salads, burgers, chicken pot pie, shepherds pie, and fries. The service was a little slow but expected for how packed they were and really friendly. They also comped a birthday dessert which was a pleasant and totally unnecessary surprise. I’d come here all the time if it wasn’t so hard to get in!!!
… moreElizabeth Angel
I completely understand why people recommend Pete’s Tavern during Christmas. The history, the decorations, and the overall holiday ambiance are beautiful, and I really appreciated that they do not charge an entry fee like some other heavily decorated NYC spots. You can make a reservation, but they also keep a few tables open for walk ins. We came a little before the dinner rush and were able to get a table with a time limit, which was totally fine since we mainly wanted to eat, take a few photos, and move on.
Unfortunately, the service and food were a letdown. We never had a single point of contact as a server. Every interaction was with a different person, from water to drinks to food to the bill, which made everything feel disorganized and slow. It took about fifteen minutes just to be acknowledged, and while I understand it was the Christmas rush, not having one server made the experience frustrating. My pasta dish was honestly inedible. The pasta was extremely overcooked and mushy, and the chicken was very gristly. I barely touched it. My mom’s steak appetizer was good, so maybe my dish was just a miss, but for the price, it was disappointing.
Drinks were fine, but pricing felt off. My alcoholic drink and my mom’s plain hot chocolate were both $21, which felt excessive, especially when the hot chocolate was very small. For comparison, you can get a massive frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity for less. I would recommend Pete’s Tavern for the Christmas ambiance only. Go to the bar, grab a drink, take some photos, and enjoy the decorations. I would skip dinner entirely and eat somewhere else where the food and service match the prices.
… moreUnfortunately, the service and food were a letdown. We never had a single point of contact as a server. Every interaction was with a different person, from water to drinks to food to the bill, which made everything feel disorganized and slow. It took about fifteen minutes just to be acknowledged, and while I understand it was the Christmas rush, not having one server made the experience frustrating. My pasta dish was honestly inedible. The pasta was extremely overcooked and mushy, and the chicken was very gristly. I barely touched it. My mom’s steak appetizer was good, so maybe my dish was just a miss, but for the price, it was disappointing.
Drinks were fine, but pricing felt off. My alcoholic drink and my mom’s plain hot chocolate were both $21, which felt excessive, especially when the hot chocolate was very small. For comparison, you can get a massive frozen hot chocolate at Serendipity for less. I would recommend Pete’s Tavern for the Christmas ambiance only. Go to the bar, grab a drink, take some photos, and enjoy the decorations. I would skip dinner entirely and eat somewhere else where the food and service match the prices.
Roam & Relish
Pete’s Tavern was in my must to visit place during my December 2025 NYC visit.
This is one of the few tavern which has very elegant Christmasy vibe. The whole tavern was decorated with unique Christmas artifacts.
Drinks were amazing & bar Tender was very friendly.
… moreThis is one of the few tavern which has very elegant Christmasy vibe. The whole tavern was decorated with unique Christmas artifacts.
Drinks were amazing & bar Tender was very friendly.
Magdalena K OMahony
Visited over the weekend since I read about their Christmas decorations. We dropped in for desert and coffee. The place was a bit chaotic. Service was great, our waitress was very friendly. The desert was ok, nothing special, and they did forget the ice cream. The decorations were nice but not worth going the distance. I would like to go back to try their food as they place was really busy.
… morePeter
We went about 7:30pm on a Friday and the place was packed! Luckily they had a table available since we wanted to eat. The Rum Egg Nog, Mulled Wine, Gramercy Burger, and Chicken Pot Pie were all amazing!
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