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Fraunces Tavern

The Porterhouse Brewing Co. at Fraunces Tavern, is located in one of the city's most historic landmarks in the downtown Financial District. The Porterhouse offers a large range of small batch and specialty beers, serving traditional American food with a strong Irish influence. Fraunces Tavern has been a part of our city's history since 1762. Now under new management, you can expect a modern experience in an authentic historical space while enjoying great food, drinks, and atmosphere.
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100 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(100 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 100 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(24)
2 stars
(8)
1 star
(2)
Food 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Service 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(43)
  • great for lunch(40)
  • good for groups(36)
  • vibrant bar scene(27)
  • special occasion(18)
  • great for brunch(17)
Fraunces Tavern Reviews List
Review 1 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

disapointing meal at Fraunces Taver

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A group of us who worked together in the Battery Park area in the 1970's and '80s got together at a restaurant we had dined at many times back then. The memory was severely damaged. The food was uniformly bad across the items our group ordered. A big disapointment."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 2 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Lunch was very good. Rainy day. Liked the location and history!!!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

History, not service

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"You go here to share history with our of town guests and especially to wander upstairs to see the undiscovered world class museum! But don't expect the food to be any better than any other pub, and be prepared for decidedly slow service."
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 4 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was really good. Place was ok, waitress was not too friendly. Didn't say thank you when she gave us the bill."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A well worth trip back in time

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Enjoy a well cooked " American " meal in a non hurried , laid back and historic atmosphere. An early American experience. The pot pie is very good as is the lamb shepherds pie."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"good for a beer in a historical building. Don't order the food."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 7 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not a great experience

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My family (7 people) had dinner here last Friday evening. It was recommended to us by the hotel that was withing walking distance. The night prior we had dinner at Harry's down the street, which was superb. We had high expectations for this tavern as well but were totally disappointed by the lack of service. The restaurant was 50 % occupied and there was a party going on in a private room adjoining the restaurant. We had to constantly remind our waittress to attend to our table but she seemed more pre occupied with talking to other waitresses. Food was mediocre, some dishes were luke warm. The waitress' and hostess' attitude were less than welcoming. All in all, we would not recommend this "museum/restaurant" to anyone. Overrated by far."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 8 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

History abundance!

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love going here not just for the food but for the history of the place. The 'atmosphere' in such a historic building is great and I love the antique looking furniture. The burger was great!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Lunch with the Patriots

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The service was thoughtful and not intrusive. As history buffs, we thoroughly enjoyed dining in a place so significant to Americans. The ambiance of this tavern where George Washington took leave of his officers gives one a sense of living history. My choice, a chicken pot pie, was perfect: a humble dish perfectly prepared with plenty of moist, tender chicken and peas and carrots that were not overcooked, topped with a thin, delicate crust. My friend's burger was pronounced excellent. Our dessert, although the sweets were very tempting, was a trip through the incredible museum upstairs. If you have time for nothing else, go stand in the room where George Washington stood. You will never forget it."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Generally very good---although

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Generally very good---although they were out of the award winning stout that they advertised on the table card, and then also out of the fish and chips. The fish didn't bother us so much because we figured that meant that their stuff is very fresh---but we never got to taste. Shephards Pie was very good--and large enough to take home half. Waiters changed middway through the meal which was also a little odd--but she did let us know she was going off shift. We did not get the brunch special with the two bloody mary's---but we will next time---a great deal. And the Irish Trad music in the bar started halfway through our meal (sunday afternoon at 4pm, I think) which we really enjoyed and it added to the historic ambiance!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 11 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Non-existent service, mediocre

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Non-existent service, mediocre food, good atmosphere. Should have gone to Burger King instead."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2012
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Review 12 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fish and chips were excellent,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fish and chips were excellent, as was the Bailey's cheesecake!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2008
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Review 13 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

The food was okay, as was

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was okay, as was the service. The amazing thing about this place is the history. Just a really cool place to say you've taken in a pint."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 14 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Step Back in Time

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Take a step back into history as you dine where George Washington gave his farewell speech to his troops. Fraunces Tavern is one of those places that if you didn't know what it was; you might pass it by without going inside! The atmosphere is set somewhere in the 18th century with all the modern touches we diners crave. Do take the time to stroll through the entire facility - it seems to go on and on and on! Indulge in a microbrew; taste the finest wine; marvel at the antique bars! Though I would prefer MUZAK of the lighter variety; that is the minor fault of the restaurant ambience! Lunched with two Out of Towners who couldn't get over what a "find" this is!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Unexpectedly wonderful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We're New York natives who were seeing a show in the neighborhood and thought we would check out this latest revision of the historic space. Expecting a cheesy tourist joint, we were delighted to find a varied American menu, fresh but old-timey décor and great service.
Everything we ordered was top notch, with a little something that made it special. The Filet Migon on the cooking stone, with 3 dipping sauces will bring us back.
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Dined on 04/20/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

One person out of the four

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"One person out of the four of us had bad food, their hamburger was described as terrible. The beef stew made with beer was among the best that I have ever had."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
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Review 17 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoyed a wonderful family

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We enjoyed a wonderful family brunch there--memorable! Special place of historic significance that can be shared and appreciated by all."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 18 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I loved the atmosphere and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I loved the atmosphere and the food, but the service was very slow. Also, we had an extremely loud party next to us (not only loud - but the language they were using was horrible). I think many other people were disturbed by them, but the staff didn't seem to want to tell them to quiet down a little bit."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Really great place- I would

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Really great place- I would totally go again!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Lunch and Easy

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good place, easy, affordable, and good food. Definately worth it if your looking an affordable but not cheap lunch in the wall street area."
Dined on 04/10/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

great place. Hadn't been there

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"great place. Hadn't been there in a long time."
Dined on 04/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

return to the past

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Our luncheon group was a reunion of three Harvard University architect alumni from over three decades ago and their families. What better venue than this iconic historic landmark to meet and renew old friendships and to make new ones. This special place, with its terrific food, ambiance and service gave us a chance in an unrushed manner to thoroughly enjoy our special day."
Dined on 04/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Incredible historic spot!

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Incredible historic spot! Thrilling to eat there. Wish the food had been up to the atmosphere but it was good enough. I would go back again."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Took quite a bit of time for

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Took quite a bit of time for our appetizers to arrive. Onion soup was warm, not hot. Clam chowder was hot and starchy. It had been some time since it had seen a clam. Long wait for our food. Then, halfway through our appetizers, our entrees arrived. The eggs in the eggs benedict might as well have been hardboiled instead of poached and the little bit of Hollendaise sauce was dry and hard. Potatoes were inedible.The Bison Burger was a better choice and with a reasonable charge for its substitution for fries, the brussel sprouts were very good. The service was indifferent at its best. Our servers clearly wished they were anywhere else, but this remarkably important historical place. We decided not to take a chance on dessert."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2006
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Review 25 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Unfortunately the food was

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Unfortunately the food was cold and the service was sup par. Not what I expected from this restaurant. What a shame."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2011
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Review 26 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Quiet at lunch with a a lot

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Quiet at lunch with a a lot of business professionals dining and possibly having meetings. Food was very good and portions were large. Service was very slow leading us to ask 3 times for our check. Not a quick place to eat, but is worth it if you have the time. Nice old time tavern decor."
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 27 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Set up on an historical place,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Set up on an historical place, the ambiance is great to meet with friends and have a good time"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great brunch spot

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We went for the historic ambience, but the brunch was a deal in itself: two courses and 2 drinks for $25. It was wuiet when we got there at 11:30 on a Sunday morning, but was almost full by the time we left--reservations are definitely advised! The corned beef hash was tasty if a bit greasy, and the onion soup was great. Research "blood sausage" before you order the Irish Breakfast. Perfunctory service from our waitress, but the hostess was very friendly and told us a lot about the damage from Sandy--you can see the waterline on the mirror, but otherwise would never know that the whole place had taken on water."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our table was ready when we

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our table was ready when we arrived. We had a party of seven and I believe everyone was happy with their meal. Unfortunately the waitstaff left a bit to be desired. We asked twice for ketchup and never got it, and the coffee came to the table cold. The waitress never let us know that a new pot was brewing. Since the tip was already included in our bill there really wasn't much incentive to do a good job. Other than that it was a good experience and I will definitely use Open Table for all my reservations from now on."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
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Review 30 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We arrived late (direct from

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We arrived late (direct from Denmark). Fair food and good service.
Henning
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Dined on 03/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find
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Review 31 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It is the ambiance and history

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It is the ambiance and history of Fraunces Tavern that is the main attraction. It is a place that has stood since colonial times and has served the rich and famous. The food is good and the service adequate but the building is the main attraction. Lunch on a Thursday was quite busy as to be expected. Any visitor to New York should take the time to visit the financial district and include Fraunces on their itinerary."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2005
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Review 32 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This place is worth the visit.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This place is worth the visit. They had flights of Whiskey instead of wine! Excellent food. Great old building! Will go back!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, hot spot
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Review 33 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 34 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

our first visit will not be

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"our first visit will not be our last- took us many years to finally check out fraunces tavern and we can't wait to go back. overall visit was great- drinks at the bar followed by a wonderful dinner with friendly service- see you soon!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 35 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Highly Recommended!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Everything about Fraunces was terrific. We arrived around 4:30 for a 6:15 reservation. The bartender was great, as was the selection of craft beers on tap. The 'tender recommended a very good Oyster Stout. The atmosphere speaks for itself.
Dinner, particularly the "George Washington Pot Pie", was worth a return trip!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 36 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Comi peixe com fritas (Fish

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Comi peixe com fritas (Fish and Chips) e estava maravilhoso, perfeito! A carta de cervejas é excelente, assim como o atendimento também é ótimo."
Dined on 03/11/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Place. First one should

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great Place. First one should visit the museum and then have dinner. Enjoyed our visit."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 38 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very nice Spot!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Entire experience was very nice. Staff was friendly, food was good- lots of ambiance."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2012
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Review 39 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

One of the few places in the

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"One of the few places in the Financial District where you can go for a quiet meal, good value and comfortable atmosphere."
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

First time I have been there

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"First time I have been there since the renovation/new restaurant management took over. This was a place I had taken clients to in the past for a casual lunch and will continue to do so."
Dined on 03/01/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 41 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I loved the atmosphere more

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I loved the atmosphere more than the dining experience.....great interesting beers, nice bartender (very attentive) and good solo musician for a great Irish pub atmosphere. Wish we had stayed in the bar to eat rather than the dining room. It was nice but I liked the bar better."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2004
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 42 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The English are back!

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We misread the information about brunch so arrived at 11am on a Friday (brunch only at weekends). Waiter offered to ask kitchen if they could make my favourite Eggs Benedict but alas no, they source fresh ingredients at weekend. Shame the chowder not avilable however, the chicken hot pot pie was very tasty instead and filling enough. My daughter (7) enjoyed sitting on the pony skin bench and her child's portion fish 'n' chips was incredible! We all shared a New York Cheesecake which was delicious. English versions don't live up to the real thing! The waiter was charming and the bar staff very friendly. We arrived prior to the office workers so quiet and got busier. We from London, UK and pleased to eat in a place of history."
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 43 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

what a nice, quaint restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"what a nice, quaint restaurant and bar. really nice atmosphere, amazing drink list, and good food. would love to make this my 'go to' place for a drink/bite to eat."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was really good!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was really good! The restaurant looks very nice,and I liked the music. My one complaint was that our server took forever to come to our table for everything (we were ready for a long time before she came to take our order, to give us our bill, and to take our checks). It wasn't busy at all in the restaurant section, so I didn't really understand this."
Dined on 02/18/2013
 2013
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Review 45 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fraunces Tavern was an experience.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fraunces Tavern was an experience. The fact that the Tavern is 250 years old and George Washingon made a speech to his troops at that sight
was special. The dining room we were in was very neat, wood everywhere and it gave you a feeling of a time long ago. The ambiance was authentic and the food was very good. One person in our party raved about the shepards pie. The service was great and the food was very good and reasonably priced. Outside the building, standing on the street is a little hairy, you are in the canyons and there is very little sunlight.
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Dined on 02/21/2013
 2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 46 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Good food, great museum

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Second time here - brunch on Saturday was perfect for the kids, and the pancakes were great. Pot pie for hubby was good, and all ages in group from 9 to Grandma were happy. Great deal to go to the museum for free after eating, and the museum folks were passionate about the great history of the building and it's famous visitors. Great spot, would highly recommend."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 47 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Loved it! Super charming,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Loved it! Super charming, great service. I will definitely go back."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 48 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This place is awesome, but

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This place is awesome, but we went for the Pre Fix brunch that is on their website and they don't do it anymore. We still had a great meal, but they need to take it off the site, as it was the reason we picked the restaurant.
Food was really good though, and service was fantastic!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 49 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A Classic Place for Lunch

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Just a nice place to eat. Food was very good."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 50 for Fraunces Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Eat Where History Was Made

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"France's Tavern dates back to Revolutionary War times, and is the oldest operating tavern in NYC. Great atmosphere with warm surroundings. Menu features a wide variety of things, not just standard bar food. We had a party of 8 and we all had a great tIme. This is a must see in NYC!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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