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“Writers, poets & pugilists ate here”
Minetta Tavern was opened in Greenwich Village in 1937. The Tavern was named after the Minetta Brook, which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River. Over the course of its long history, the Tavern was frequented by various layabouts and hangers-on including Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould, as well as by various writers, poets, and pugilists. Minetta Tavern was opened in Greenwich Village in 1937. The Tavern was named after the Minetta Brook, which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River. Over the course of its long history, the Tavern was frequented by various layabouts and hangers-on including Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould, as well as by various writers, poets, and pugilists. Keith McNally, Lee Hanson, and Riad Nasr have worked together since 1997 on three restaurants: Balthazar, Pastis and Schiller's. In March 2008 they became partners in Minetta Tavern. Since its renovation, Minetta Tavern has best been described as "Parisian steakhouse meets classic New York City tavern." We hope and believe, that's a somewhat accurate description of the place. Featured on Burger Land and in an episode of Mad Men!
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. The food, atmosphere, and service were exceptional. We started with the octopus (a daily special) and the roasted bone marrow, both of which... Read more
I've walked by Minetta Tavern so many times over the course of my city dining adventures but wondered why I didn't stop here sooner. MT is a very classy establishment dating back to the 1930s,... Read more
I really love the service here, the staff really take care of you and make you feel welcome. However I want to settle the burger debate for once and for all- IMO the burger is not the best thing... Read more
Minetta Tavern
Hours
- Sun: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
- Mon, Tue: 5:30 pm - 12:00 am
- Wed: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Thu, Fri: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Sat: 11:00 am - 1:00 am
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Outdoor Seating
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