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Restaurant Reviews for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Croton Reservoir Tavern reservations Croton Reservoir Tavern

108 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018

The Croton Reservoir Tavern is an American restaurant and bar with a palpable turn of the century feel that recalls the days of cobblestone streets and horse drawn carriages. The Tavern was named in honor of the Croton Reservoir, one of Manhattan's forgotten landmarks. Once the city's main water source, the basin was filled in to lay the foundation for the New York Public Library and Bryant Park. The Cosmopolitan American cuisine is perfect for lunch or dinner. New York's best service staff will make you feel at home while the skilled bartenders pour you only the best drink you desire.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: No
Cross Street: Broadway and 6th Avenue
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.4 out of 5 3.4 out of 5 (73 Reviews)
Food 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.2 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.5 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • great for lunch (26)
  • neighborhood gem (22)
  • fit for foodies (14)
  • good for groups (14)
  • vibrant bar scene (13)
  • special occasion (6)
  • romantic (5)
  • hot spot (4)
  • late-night find (4)
  • great for brunch (2)
  • kid-friendly (1)

Croton Reservoir Tavern Reviews List
Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"This was the first time that my friend (an older woman) and I (a middle-aged woman) ever ate at this establishment. The noise level was a bit high for us, but that could just be our age. The food was good, portions were perfect. My first drink needed "something" -- however,I know not what. The second drink was definitely good."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/18/2010
(review submitted 03/20/2010)
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Review 2 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Skirt steak sandwich is among the tops in the city."

Special Features: great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/15/2010
(review submitted 03/17/2010)
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Review 3 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"OpenTable had it listed as a steak place; however, there were only a few to chose from. I should have looked at the on-line menu. With a few glasses of house wine and an after dinner drink, four adults and one 12yr old ran up a $215 bill."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/14/2010)
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Review 4 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was very good and came quickly. The wait staff was friendly and very helpful, even with a special order."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/10/2010
(review submitted 03/12/2010)
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Review 5 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Food always good. Service quick and attentive. Never disappointed."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/09/2010
(review submitted 03/11/2010)
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Review 6 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We enoyed our time at Croton's. People were nice, food was good... I will keep it in mind for next time we visit the city!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 7 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Liked the old/versus new look. Very warm and friendly. Food was outstanding."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 8 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Has the feel of a private traditional bar with a heavy red velvet drape soon after the front door. Cozy yet not too small, big enough to sit clumps of 6-8. As a Brit I was curious to try the "American Shepherds Pie" particularly as I haven't seen a single shepher since ariving in Manhattan. Wherever those guys hang out they can sure make a decent shepherds pie, elegantly presented in what I can only describe as an oversized ceramic wine goblet (?). The perfect standard shepherds pie made with decent quality ground beef, and with their own twist: sprinkled blue cheese on top of the potato crust.

I would certainly eat there again though their range of prices is a little broad. For a business traveler table for 1, it was surprisingly good."

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/23/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 9 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was very good. Service was quick and helpful."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 10 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"drink sizes were subpar. food was more pricey than indicated by OpenTable."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/21/2010
(review submitted 01/23/2010)
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Review 11 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Experience was disapointing - food was mediocre at best and WAY overpriced for what it was($100 for two entrees, one app and one beer)."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/19/2010)
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Review 12 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Went on a Thursday night and the bar was packed! The food was good but it was a little pricey for eating at a bar. We shared an appetizer, both has seasame seared tuna and 2 glasses of wine each and the bill with tip was $120."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/14/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 13 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food is always good and always consistent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/12/2010
(review submitted 01/14/2010)
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Review 14 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Too crowded, too loud, forgot dressing on salad, ordered sweet potato fries and got regular. When we asked the waiter to bring us some of the fries we ordered, he said ok and never brought them. Not a good experience and the food was not even good."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/16/2009
(review submitted 12/18/2009)
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Review 15 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I would have like to have been able to dine at the lower level of the restaurant which would have been quieter."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/08/2009
(review submitted 12/10/2009)
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Review 16 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I love this restaurant and return again and again, as well as recommend to my friends. The food is always delicious!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 17 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Good quick restaurant for pre theater. Food was typical but tasty, our waiter was quite friendly. The place was very loud, though, I don't know if that was merely where our seats were in the front or if the acoustics were the same all over."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/01/2009
(review submitted 12/07/2009)
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Review 18 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"chicken was hard and dried out, too noisy, couldn't hear across the table- don't go for food--active bar"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 19 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
"Way overpriced for less-than-average food."

Food 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Ambiance 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/26/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 20 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Croton Reservoir Tavern is a spot I return to again and again. Service is always terrific and so is the food!!!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/05/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 21 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Chose this for my first Thanksgiving away in a very long time. The Prix Fix menu was perfect. Even though there were other options, I had to choose the turkey and it was delicious! Everything else was great, as well. There was no choice on dessert, and I am not a pumpkin pie fan, however, everyone else devoured theirs. Waiter was charming, just slow with the bill."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/26/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Review 22 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"we were seated immediately. Service was swift and efficient. Food was wonderful. We would definitely return."

Special Features: hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/24/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Review 23 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Foodwas average for NYC although waiter was attentive but not a bother. We were there at an "off hour" so maybe that had an effect on things. Would try again, but not in the near future-too many other places to explore in NYC!"

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/28/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Review 24 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Wonderful food. We have had the hummus appetizer-big enough to share & arugula salad-also large This is our second time eating here! Generous portions. For main courses, my husband said the rib-eye was the best he's had.EXCELLENT service & very friendly staff.They actually remembered us! Great location."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/30/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Review 25 for Croton Reservoir Tavern

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"It was a nice find away from the Times Square/Show area. Location was perfect near Penn Station, Bryant Park and the Marriott on 40th. I noticed it was mostly locals out for a Sat night dinner in the place. That was a good sign. Food portions were very good, good choices on menu and homemade desserts. We will return!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/21/2009
(review submitted 11/23/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Croton Reservoir Tavern Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Food 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.2 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.4 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.3 out of 3 (Moderate)
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