Tameka W.
Yelp
Nestled in beautiful downtown NYC, this Tavern offers a modern, clean, and elegant atmosphere that makes for a truly enjoyable dining experience. The lighting and decor are tasteful, and the staff is both friendly and courteous, which sets the stage for a pleasant evening.
Starting off, we ordered the smoked fish appetizer. It had great texture and the quality and quantity were just right, but it lacked that extra punch of seasoning to really elevate the boldness of the smoked fish. The crackers, while fine, felt a bit overpowering for the delicate nature of the fish - a toasted baguette would have been a much better pairing in my opinion.
On to the cocktails - they were fantastic! Bold, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, without being too strong. A great complement to the meal.
Now, I won't dive too deeply into my husband's burger, though he did say it was delicious! But me, I like to order with a bit more adventure, and this is where the Tavern truly surprised me. Being a Tavern, they focus on a friendly bar atmosphere and pub-style menu, but their execution on more refined dishes really stands out.
I ordered the salmon with fresh green beans and mashed potatoes, and let me tell you - White Oak Chef, don't play! That salmon was perfection. Lightly dusted with sea salt and garlic butter, with maybe just a dash of cooking wine, the flavors were fresh, authentic, and vibrant. The green beans, tossed in the same skillet with what I'm sure was a squeeze of lemon, were packed with flavor. The mashed potatoes were just there as a hint - a gentle reminder that the real star was what was sitting on top.
This meal easily deserves 10 stars, but since the rating only goes up to 5, consider this review my full endorsement. Absolutely worth a visit!