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David Burke Tavern

3.8 (326 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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No hand soap in bathroom and a dirty N95 mask on the floor

I hate doing this. I thought a lot about it before leaving this review but the service and conditions were quite frankly, reprehensible. The service was extraordinarily slow and poorly managed. Server did not begin taking our meal orders until nearly an hour and a half after arrival. The condition of the upstairs restroom was equally troubling. There was no hand soap in the bathroom (health code violation) and an N95 mask had been thrown on the floor next to the toilet bowl. Very concerning someone that sick used the bathroom before me and didn't wash their hands. The temperature in the restaurant was significantly hot and uncomfortable . Guests were asking for fans. It's was unbearably hot. Most alarmingly, there was a broken chair at our table. I sat down on it, the chair gave way, and I fell to the floor. The broken leg hit me in the head. This was a serious safety issue that could have resulted in a significant injury. For reference I only weigh 120lbs, my weight did not break the chair. The chair was missing a leg when they picked it up. The restaurant didn't even apologize. My husband had to tell them that their lack of response was disrespectful. Guests should be weary of their Health code violations and safety conditions .

Lobster Dumplings
Ted K.

Sat Upstairs which is much more spacious then the downstairs bar area. They were still offering their dining week menu so had the tuna tartare and the steak frites. Both were very good and I'd go again, but nothing fantastic. Very pleasant service

Fried Brussels Sprouts
Chris P.

Almost a month ago I was in the neighborhood and made a pit stop here for lunch. Service was great and quick. My server was knowledgeable and helped me decide which items to try. Ambiance was the same as I remembered but empty because it was lunch time. I started off with a hot toddy cocktail to stay warm and it was my first alcoholic drink since Lent lol. I enjoyed my drink with the naked oysters and salmon. This pescatarian prix fixe meal for $35 hit the spot. Hopefully I'll return either for happy hour or restaurant week dinner or even take advantage of their dinner prix fixe.

Tartare
Anne F.

My friend and I ended up here for restaurant week after I misbooked a restaurant. We started off the night at a different restaurant but it turns out that place only did restaurant week for lunch, not dinner. We weren't about to blow a ton of money on that place so we came here. I had eaten here once before - dont' remember what i had - but I remember the food being pretty decent. So for restaurant week, the food was sizable, tasty, and 100% worth the money. For my set, I got the tartare w/ plantain chips, the steak frites, and pie (don't remember if it's key-lime or lemon, i think it's key lime). My friend got the salad, the chicken, and the specialty dessert of cotton candy and lollipops. I think the inspiration was childhood sweets that we all used to love. I loved the food. Ambience was bustling, busy, but service was fast and the server was very friendly. David Burke is actually in the middle of opening a new restaurant in Jersey City. If it's anything like this place, it'll be an instant hit.

Lunch Steak Frites
Hector P.

I pass this place all the time, but today I saw a Restaurant Week sign and decided to try it. Small spot. Not crowded for lunch, but enough people that it didn't feel awkward, and it wasn't noisy. I'm not a big drinker, but at any new spot I usually try a cocktail from the menu. The drinks listed on their website weren't on the current menu, and nothing else sounded enticing enough to spend $20 on one drink. For lunch I ordered the Caesar salad and the steak frites. The Caesar was a generous portion but otherwise totally forgettable. The only memorable part was the croutons, and even those were oddly soft, with no crunch at all. The steak was horrible, honestly. It smelled weird, almost fishy, and it was extremely tough. I ordered it medium. It looked medium, but they bring it out on a sizzling plate and the underside was way overcooked. My biggest complaint was the service. I understand there was only one person serving the whole place, but I wasn't checked on even once. My water got refilled, which was the only saving grace. No one asked how the food was, if I wanted anything else, or gave me a chance to ask for steak sauce to help the sad steak go down. After I was clearly finished, the restaurant emptied out and I still had to put my coat on and walk up to the bar just to get my check. I really hoped I'd like this place and find a new lunch spot in the area, but it wasn't worth it, even during Restaurant Week.

Roasted Salmon
Irwan A.

Was looking forward as David Burke is a perfectionist but this particular day it was a little less than perfect. Tuna Tartar- nice cuts and well seasoned, with a slight touch of acid so this was a nice starter and expectations for the main courses was high. Mushroom Ravioli- nice presentation and decent portion size but the cook was not even as some rav's were over done which was unfortunate cause the ones that were al dente was perfect bite and paired well with the brown butter sauce but the slices of uneven cooked garlic made some bites a little aggressive. Roasted Salmon- once again, nicely presented and a very generous portion topped with saute watercress over a beet swoosh. It was requested to be medium but like the rav's the cook was not evenly through so there were parts that were dry but the sections that were medium were delicious. Overall, service was excellent and the lunch option of $35 for starter and entree was a great deal. If the cook was more even on both entrees this would be a definite 4 star rating.

Love the steak knife
Reva R.

Enjoyed a Restaurant Week 2025 2-course Lunch, with some additional add-ons. I expected the food to be delicious and it was. Why did I expect that? Well, some years ago, I had enjoyed several meals at David Burke's restaurant inside Bloomingdale's on East 59th Street. Sometimes, I would even stop in to buy a "take-out" order of one amazingly delicious POPOVER. Oh, how I loved those warm, cheesy-peppery popovers!! Mmm, so good, a wonderful comfort food. Pair that yummy popover with the very nice staff, and it was a win-win situation. I wish you'd bring back those popovers, please, please, please. Although I did not see those beloved popovers on the menu, the lunch was quite enjoyable. I ordered The Tavern Onion Soup, The Hanger Steak Frites. I like my steak "medium", which means I am going to see the pink in the middle when I slice my steak. My steak arrived sliced and it was nice! See my photos. I liked the David Burke steak knife. I did use it to cut some of the slices. I'd rate the onion soup a 4/5, because the soup itself, in my humble opinion, could have used a bit more flavor or seasoning, and I would have liked a bit more of the melted yummy cheese. It was served very neat, no melted cheese on the outside of the crock bowl. Everything was inside the bowl. Looked nice. My hanger steak was very good. A delightful amount of charred, crispness on the edges of each slice of steak. Very good. And the French fries were great. I added a side vegetable of roasted Brussels sprouts which were yummy. 5/5 For dessert, I enjoyed the Key Lime Pie, and a pot of chamomile tea with honey on the side. 5/5 My friend had , and totally enjoyed: tuna tartare, mushroom ravioli, pumpkin cheesecake, cappuccino. All looked delicious and was delicious. I want to return soon to try that fabulous looking tuna tartare and that mushroom ravioli. Interior-WONDERFUL. The David Burke Tavern is in a lovely townhouse. I love the decor . David Burke's style is whimsical and cozy, comfy, with an aire of elegance. It's everything that I like. LOL There is a lovely, long bar when you enter. And there is comfortable seating on the main floor and the second floor. On the main floor there's even an area for a very cozy private table of about 4 to 6 people. It's tucked away inside its own space which is really lovely to see. A clever design, space, for sure. And the upstairs has beautiful black and white patterned floor tiles, in an array of designs, as you enter the lovely, dark walled dining room. The padded banquet seating is in the orange-ish color that just compliments the decor so beautifully. The staff was very nice and helpful. There is also a Happy Hour, Tuesday -Friday, 3:30pm-6:30pm, with special pricing on drinks and yummy food items. For example, a yummy cheeseburger and fries for $15. (I'll be seeing you soon!!) Beers from $6, cocktails from $12, wines by the glass $9. See my photos. Worth a visit, for sure. Make a reservation so you won't be disappointed.

Bacon Magic
Beejan L.

Great food. Fun atmosphere superlative service. Victor was a GREAT server Love this place !!

12 oz Sirloin
Barney C.

We were the first to arrive for dinner service and were seated in a lovely corner table. The decor was fantastic. It would be appropriate for any setting and there was a mix of all ages and backgrounds. Some folks were there just for a casual friday night dinner, while others were there to celebrate. Our server struggled with a few things that were disappointing such as not knowing the soup of the day. We actually ordered the French Onion Soup and it never arrived unfortunately. We were never presented with any specials (unsure if there were any beyond the Restaurant Week menu we were presented). The cocktail menu was promising but the execution was hit and miss as the Espresso Martini was very watery. The steak was delectable. The burger was strong. The star of the show was the crab cake pretzel raft. The potatoes and Brussels sports were very good. We're looking forward to going back to give them another try because overall the experience was positive albeit with a few small hiccups.

Gabriela D.

This was the worst restaurant experience I've ever had. We booked reservations for my friends 25th birthday. We were sat upstairs and the ambience was very nice but we were one of two tables in the entire restaurant and our waitress didn't even take our drink order until we had been sitting there for over and hour. It was 1.5 hours before we actually received our drinks. From there even longer for food and the bottomless brunch wasn't even worth it because it took literally half an hour to get each round. The food was fine, not worth the horrific wait, portions were smaller for the price. We complained to management and service got marginally better but we were literally there for 3 hours and it took ages to get the check. Since we were a large party gratuity was automatically included so maybe that was why we experienced terrible service. But I will never ever be back. Save your money and more importantly your time.

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Food, ambiance, and service were all great! I enjoyed lunch at the bar. I recommend to anyone looking for casual and delicious.

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Ask the Community - David Burke Tavern

Is your Thanksgiving pre-fix menu ready yet?

Hello Katy! We actually just did today =) Please check the menu out at https://davidburketavern.com/event/david-burke-tavern-thanksgiving-menu-2019/… 

Are there any duck dishes still on the menu?

Yes

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4.2
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Came in here with high expectations and they were met! I highly encourage a reservation to be made,…read moreas they had a waitlist for walk-ins and the restaurant seemed super busy. Once we were sat, they gave us an overview of the menu, the highlights, and specials that weren't on the menu including Tomahawk steak, rock shrimp appetizer, side of corn and more. We opted for the 1/2 dozen oysters, Porterhouse for 2, and a side of spinach and roasted corn. Everything was exceptional and a good portion for 2 people. For dessert, we ordered their special, Tiramisu, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Since we were celebrating a special occasion, they gave us a lava cake on the house which made our night even more special. I would definitely come back here to try a new cut of steak and reorder some of their sides.

Came here for lunch yesterday with a last minute reservation made on the website. We were seated…read morepromptly and given menus right away. The place is beautiful, I love the ambiance and I love being able to see the cuts of meat from the window outside. I opted for the filet mignon from the lunch special menu, medium, while my fiancé got a NY sirloin, medium rare. However, we got a very bloody red filet mignon and a pinkish sirloin. Iykyk. The food was good and other than that mistake, I have nothing to say about it, delicious drinks, too. One of the best dirty martinis found in the city. HOWEVER. We sat down at 2:15, and got our food at 3:20. It took a long time both to order and to receive our dishes. I understand being busy but we left the restaurant at 4:35

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Prime Catch

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I really liked the ambiance. The music was good and not too loud. I didn't even need to wear…read moreearplugs, as I often do these days to protect me from getting much worse migraines. I sat at the bar, since it was only me, but tho the bar wasn't busy and service was friendly, it was very slow. The food was wonderful! I'm glad I made the choices I did, tho of course nothing I wanted was included in the happy hour specials. The fried calamari was some of the best I've had tho it was observed with a little bit of cocktail sauce and a huge thing of tartar sauce. I'm sure I could have gotten more cocktail sauce, since I don't like tartar sauce, but it wasn't necessary. The calamari was so good. The lobster bisque was delicious and the picture can't show you that it was full of lobster. There was a LOT more lobster than a lobster bisque normally contains and the price was about normal for a lobster bisque with one tiny piece of lobster. The iced tea was a bit out of control. If I'm going to be charged $5 per glass of iced tea, that glass should be larger than the ones they use AND not 90% ice. That much for a glass of ice with a splash of iced tea is extreme. I'd still return, since the food was wonderful and hopefully I just got unlucky with the service.

My group and me order meatballs, the classic burger, and the fillet. Everything was deliciously…read morebuttery but never too over powering with its flavors. Everything came out in a couple minutes or less. The size of the restaurant created a cozy and comfortable environment along with that the light created a soothing atmosphere.

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Steak Frites Bistro

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Finally. I've been on the search. City after city. 6 different French restaurants in Chicago. Not…read moreto mention Washington DC and other cities. But I finally found authentic steak tartare. Hand cut. Not run through a blender. The closest to the nest that I've had in Paris. Ambiance: 10/10 Steak tartare: 9/10 Pomme fritte: 7/10 Service: 10/10 Don't get me wrong these fries were good. Better than all the others. Not quite good as in Paris. It was a joy to eat here. And I feel like I've finally found a place that compares to Paris. The best of Chicago produced nothing to compare to Paris.

While in the theater district I decided to satisfy my craving for steak and fries. I looked up a…read moreplace nearby and this one came up. It was a 12 minute walk from my original location. I played myself by getting the pre frixe menu. I did not care for the French onion soup at all. It has a sour taste to it..not savory. I asked for my steak medium well. It came exactly to mh liking. I had not had read meat in a while and I might have been low on iron. It was tasty. I ordered the creme brulee for desert which was yummy. I sat at the bar. I will definitely asked to be seated next time because the bartender hovered over me a lot. I didn't need much service. The steak was good next time I will have the salmon. I want to try other places that specialize in this fare.

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