David Burke Tavern

4.4

976 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Neighborhood 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 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
Neighborhood
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

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What 976 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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David Burke Tavern offers a charming dining experience with "outstanding food and service" and a "delightful atmosphere." The prix-fixe menu is a highlight, providing great value during restaurant week. Guests praise the staff's attentiveness and the cozy ambiance, though some noted occasional service delays. A neighborhood gem for special occasions.

976 Reviews

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Sabrina
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and great lunch special price. The French onion soup could use a little more soup, but tasted great otherwise. We loved the tuna tartare, mushroom ravioli, and the burger. While it was quiet the afternoon we went and we could have flagged the server at anytime, I do wish they would check in once during each course.
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fariz
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service always fabulous and I love the rock of Lamb add the tuna turtle
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David
VIP
New York City
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
David Burke Tavern is situated in a beautiful old town house on the east side. The food and selection are good, not great. Wait staff and support staff do an excellent job. I will say that the reception on the ground floor felt unwelcoming and off putting and impacted our perception from the moment we walked in.
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Harold
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Went for Valentine's Dinner. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess who had amazing energy and was very welcoming. We were escorted to our table (we got to pick) and we're able to order a round of drinks. It was a fixed priced menu and overall the menu options looked pretty good. Our server was not very friendly or attentive, the food runners and bussers were helpful. The amuse was different than what was advertised but it was a tasty cauliflower dish, the lobster canneloni was good, the Caesar Salad had a so much grated parmesan that you choked with every bite (not very well done for something so simple). The amuse also had a lot of grated parmesan. The entree were good, but the foie gras on the wellington was undercooked so I just pushed it aside. Desserts were good, but underwhelming considering David Burke's flair for desserts. Overall, I wouldn't recommend for Valentine's Day. Given the price and David Burke's reputation, I expected a better overall experience.
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Krishna
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the perfect valentine's day, was an amazing set menu, the hot toddy was hot and perfect, the wine was delish with generous pours and they let us take our time and enjoy the evening. All the service people were warm and welcoming. We'll come back for sure!
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Joseph
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not sure what the secret ingredient was in the lentil soup (tarragon maybe?) but it was delicious. My date and I very much enjoyed the food and service. Wonderful lunch menu that I highly recommend!
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Donnel
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had simple dishes (steak frites, tuna tartar), and they were very good. Service was courteous and efficient. It is possible to converse in the upstairs dining room, a criterion we use more and more often to select a restaurant.
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doreen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good drinks and a great restaurant week menu!
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Robert
VIP
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is one of our favorite restaurants. A neighborhood gem and we always have an excellent meal with excellent service
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Jeanne
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Indifferent service lowered overall rating. Food was fabulous. Shouldn’t have to follow up twice for side order that wasn’t delivered until 10 minutes after main courses.
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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 4.4 stars by 976 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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135 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
62nd and Lexington Ave.
Neighborhood
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

David Burke Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Pastrami Salmon

Lobster Dumplings

Pork Chop

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What 976 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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How is David Burke Tavern restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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