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David Burke Tavern, New York, NY

David Burke Tavern

4.5
4.5
945 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
David Burke Tavern is a modern American restaurant by award-winning Celebrity Chef David Burke. Situated on the first two stories of a stately townhouse on New York City’s Upper East Side, the restaurant showcases Burke’s creative and contemporary approach to classic fare – often with showstopping presentations. Signature dishes highlight seafood, steakhouse staples and beyond, including Lobster Dumplings with spicy tomato, Crab Cake Pretzel Raft, Tavern Cheeseburger, and Burke’s famous “Clothesline” Maple & Black Pepper Candied Bacon, plus a full SUSHI MENU. David Burke Tavern offers dinner, bar and lounge menus, as well as multiple private dining spaces including the intimate Himalayan Salt Room lined with pink sea salt bricks. Private dining spaces can accommodate anywhere from 10-100 guests, with options to reserve floors and the full restaurant.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 988-9021
  • Website
    http://www.davidburketavern.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Burke
  • Catering
    David Burke Tavern offers off-premise catering. Please contact Director of Catering & Private Events, Tatiana Thompson, tatiana@parkavekitchenbydb.com
  • Private party facilities
    David Burke Tavern offers private and semi-private dining options designed for versatile seating combinations that can accommodate parties from 10 to 100 or up to 250 for a standing reception with a full buyout of the restaurant. Please contact Director of Catering & Private Events, Tatiana Thompson, tatiana@parkavekitchenbydb.com
  • Private party contact
    Paula Bernstein: (855) 856-4552
  • Location
    135 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    62nd and Lexington Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    F/Q train to 63rd and Lexington . 4,5,6,N,R,W train to Lexington Av/59th
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Day Brunch a la carte

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Brunch a la carte Reservations from 11AM – 2:30PM Celebrate New Year's Day at David Burke Tavern

  • New Year's Eve 3-Course Dinner

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Prix Fixe Menu $125 Person Reservations from 5:30PM – 10:30PM Champagne Toast & Midnight Countdown Celebrate New Year's Eve at David Burke Tavern with a luxurious 3-Course Dinner Menu by Chef David Burke featuring elevated holiday fare from air, land, sea & and DB "salt aged" beef* Steakhouse cuts! The entertainment is on your plate; dine in a relaxed atmosphere focused on food and your enjoyment of the evening!

Menu

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What 945 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
David Burke Tavern offers a delightful dining experience with its "excellent and friendly service" and "amazing food," making it a favorite for many. Guests rave about the "lobster dumplings" and "fantastic wine selection." Despite occasional service delays and AC issues, the vibrant atmosphere and creative dishes ensure a memorable visit.

945 Reviews

  1. Stewart

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    My order was to have been the cheeseburger. That wasn’t what was served. It was some meat with onions cooked into the middle. No cheese. My guest’s salad entree was delivered and eaten before I was served. By that time I just ate it even tho it’s not what I ordered and I still don’t know what it was. Service was very slow with no apology. A very regrettable experience.

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  2. Aaron

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice meal and experience in a relaxed but classy setting. Friendly staff and delicious food. Great location too!

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  3. Kristy

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 4 enjoyed everything we ordered. Service was great.

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  4. Tina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most wonderful Christmas dinner at David Burke Tavern! I thank them all for the wonderful hospitality and delicious food.

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  5. Timothy

    New York City

    187 reviews

    4.0

    187 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Festive atmosphere for Christmas late lunch, but oddly disorganized and lackluster menu. Not sure what happened. This is a favorite spot, but this time it felt like no one had prepared. The food was poorly portioned and clumsily presented—kind of like a local place in the middle of nowhere. And the service was rankly amateur. I felt like a tourist in my own city—you know the feeling when the waiter clearly doesn’t care about your table. Almost humorous.

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  6. Sally

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, wonderful staff. Special shout out to the lovely hostess who took good care of us. She was friendly and helpful. We will be back.

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  7. Carol

    VIP

    New York City

    227 reviews

    4.0

    227 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wanted special Restaurant to celebrate daughter's birthday. $59.00 Prix fixe dinner had variety of choices and all were tasty but not outstanding. Service for Christmas Eve was a little slow but to be expected. What made the evening a stand out was Michael, who took great care of us and eventually moved us to the quieter and more private alcove originally designated.

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  8. Roanne

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love dining at David Burke, we always have our Christmas dinner here and they never fail to deliver. Food, service and ambiance is great.

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  9. Allen

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat upstairs and thoroughly enjoyed our rack of lamb dinners. Despite many tables being vacant, a group of eight people on the other side of the room were discourteously noisy. Our service was less attentive than it should have been, especially given the absence of other tables for her to wait on. Nonetheless, the food was excellent and we enjoyed ourselves.

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I love their burgers! Go during happy hour for great deals! Aplurge on the Brussels sprouts!

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FAQs

David Burke Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 988-9021.

David Burke Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 945 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for David Burke Tavern

135 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    62nd and Lexington Ave.
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    F/Q train to 63rd and Lexington . 4,5,6,N,R,W train to Lexington Av/59th
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Burke
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.davidburketavern.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 988-9021
  • Catering
    David Burke Tavern offers off-premise catering. Please contact Director of Catering & Private Events, Tatiana Thompson, tatiana@parkavekitchenbydb.com
  • Private party facilities
    David Burke Tavern offers private and semi-private dining options designed for versatile seating combinations that can accommodate parties from 10 to 100 or up to 250 for a standing reception with a full buyout of the restaurant. Please contact Director of Catering & Private Events, Tatiana Thompson, tatiana@parkavekitchenbydb.com
  • Private party contact
    Paula Bernstein: (855) 856-4552
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