2024: Manhattan Voted Gramercy Tavern Best Upscale/Fine Dining!
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St
(212) 477-0777 – gramercytavern.com
Gramercy Tavern, a cornerstone of fine dining in New York City’s Flatiron District, is known for its extraordinary seasonal American cuisine and warm, inviting ambiance. Offering two unique experiences, The Tavern provides a casual setting with an à la carte menu, while The Dining Room delights with its refined prix fixe tasting menus. The menu showcases the finest locally sourced ingredients, with dishes that evolve alongside the seasons. Signature creations like the duck liver mousse, duck confit and the highly praised burger highlight the restaurant’s dedication to culinary craftsmanship. Desserts, such as an elevated cookie plate, reimagine familiar flavors with a sophisticated touch. Beyond the remarkable cuisine, Gramercy Tavern is lauded for its attentive service and décor that combines rustic charm with modern elegance. Gramercy Tavern remains a standout in New York’s upscale dining scene.
2023: Manhattan Voted Aquavit Best Upscale/Fine Dining!
Aquavit
65 East 55th Street
(212) 307-7311 – aquavit.org
Aquavit’s founder Håkan Swahn opened the restaurant in 1987 with the goal of perfecting Nordic cuisine and bringing it to the international spotlight, with a home base in New York. The two Michelin-starred, modern Scandinavian menu has earned a world-class reputation that has extended over nearly three decades. The restaurant’s exquisite dining experience goes beyond its minimalist dish concepts to its carefully designed facilities. The building features two distinct dining spaces, split into a more casual dining room with rustic modern fair in the front and a more formal dining room in the back. It has received numerous fine dining award including a AAA five-star rating, an Ivy Award and a top chef award from the James Beard Foundation.
2022: Manhattan Voted Gramercy Tavern Best Upscale/Fine Dining!
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St
(212) 477-0777 – gramercytavern.com
It is no surprise that diners continue to point to Gramercy Tavern as their favorite upscale/fine dining restaurant in New York City. And perhaps the best way to experience the most upscale/fine dining possible while visiting the restaurant is to select the five-course tasting menu option exclusively offered in The Dining Room. Chef Mike Anthony makes sure that the dishes continually evolve based on seasonality and what local farmers and purveyors have available. As of this writing, the five courses included marinated scallops, grilled asparagus, poached halibut, sumac-crusted duck breast and, for dessert, strawberries and cream, providing a perfect ending to an impeccable dining experience.
2021: Manhattan Voted Gramercy Tavern Best Upscale/Fine Dining!
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St
(212) 477-0777 – www.gramercytavern.com
It is no surprise that diners continue to point to Gramercy Tavern as their favorite upscale/fine dining restaurant in New York City. And perhaps the best way to experience the most upscale/fine dining possible while visiting the restaurant is to select the five-course tasting menu option exclusively offered in The Dining Room. Chef Mike Anthony makes sure that the dishes continually evolve based on seasonality and what local farmers and purveyors have available. As of this writing, the five courses included marinated scallops, grilled asparagus, poached halibut, sumac-crusted duck breast and, for dessert, strawberries and cream, providing a perfect ending to an impeccable dining experience.
2020: Manhattan Voted The Modern Best Upscale/Fine Dining!
The Modern
9 W 53rd St
(212) 333-1220 – www.themodernnyc.com
Founded by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, The Modern is a two Michelin-starred, contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant’s dishes highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in three distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in the dining room overlooking MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, an a la carte menu in the Lively Bar Room, and a bespoke tasting menu in the heart of the kitchen at the Kitchen Table. There is also an extensive selection of wines showcasing diversity and value in both classic and emerging regions. Since its debut in 2005, The Modern has earned various awards, including Best New Restaurant, Outstanding Wine Service, and Outstanding Restaurant Design.
