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Gramercy TavernvsThe Modern

Both The Modern and Gramercy Tavern are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gramercy Tavern ranks marginally higher than The Modern. Gramercy Tavern has a TripExpert Score of 93 with praise from 21 reviewers like Tasting Table, Gayot and Concierge.

Gramercy Tavern
9/10
42 E 20th St, Frnt A, New York City, NY 10003-1300
From $30/night
Concierge Concierge
"Chef Michael Anthony…has taken the helm of this dual-personality establishment…and continues to put out seasonal dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local vegetables and ingredients."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Tops many a New Yorker's list of favorite dining spots. Meyer's restaurants... are renowned for their food and hospitality, and Gramercy Tavern sets the standard." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Beloved for its cozy tavernlike charm (think wooden beams and twiggy flower arrangements), creative cocktails, and the seductive aromas that waft from the open grill." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Danny Meyer's Flatiron "favorite" promises a "wow experience" featuring chef Michael Anthony's "top-of-the-line" New American cuisine, "superlative" pro service." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio prepares outstanding food in a comfortable, always hopping, rustic ambience of a country inn house."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Gramercy Tavern sits in a stately building set steps away from the esteemed Gramercy Park." Full review
Gayot Gayot
16.0
"At the entrance, a display filled with fruit, vegetables and flowers sets the tone: cuisine based on sincerity." Full review
New York Times New York Times
"Is there a restaurant in this city more beloved than Gramercy Tavern? For nearly 13 years it has held a place in the hearts of New Yorkers and visitors to Manhattan that’s arguably unrivaled." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"The neo-colonial decor, exquisite New American cuisine and perfect service make for a memorable meal."
Time Out Time Out
"The restaurant that transformed Meyer from a one-shop restaurateur to a full-blown impresario, made Colicchio a star and launched a citywide proliferation of casual yet upscale American eateries." Full review
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The Modern
9/10
9 W. 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
From $90/night
Concierge Concierge
"The Bar Room's menu of small plates is already the favorite with diners, but both spaces have ravishing Danish modern settings and Meyer's famously perfect service."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Side by side on the ground floor of the New York MoMA are two spots that compete for the title of the country's best museum restaurant."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Created by James Beard Award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther, the menu includes Alsatian-influenced small plates, large plates, and sharable “bites.”" Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.6
""Pure class all the way", this Danny Meyer "triumph" is a "truly special" MoMA showcase for "inspired" French–New American cooking served by a "choreographed" team." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"All über-clean lines, buzzing art hounds and pricey prix fixes. Room is stunning, and the food is so spectacular, inventive, and strong on seafood."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In a clean, modern space at the Museum of Modern Art, overlooking the Sculpture Garden, this restaurant serves an impeccable array of New American and French cuisine."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The refined yet brightly styled space is indeed very special, with a striking glass wall separating the more casual bar area from the chic formal dining room's tall orchids and towering beauty." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Architects Bentel & Bentel created The Modern's cool and subdued space of black and white and glass, leaving room for the food to express itself." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A less formal (and more affordable) counterpart to The Modern." Full review
New York Times New York Times
"Daring and wonderful." Full review
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