Gramercy Tavern was opened in 1994 by a true NYC restaurant icon, Danny Meyer. He is now much more famous for Shake Shack. In the late 90s into the early 2000s, Danny Meyer restaurants dominated the top end of the NYC food scene. His journey toward more casual dining with places like Marta and Blue Smoke would eventally see him enter and help redefine the fast casual space with Shake Shack. Danny is not only a phenomenal chef, he also basically invented the NYC version of french service - all the structure and attention to detail without the stuffiness. It is a testament to him that Gramercy Tavern is highly relevant 30 years later.

@shawnleonard4974

2 ай бұрын

Hello UA, im pretty sure. I think you should remove your hat when seated in some of these fancier restaurants. Its kind of a custom here.

@johnkovalicky3389

2 ай бұрын

Gramercy Tavern is tops ! Shake Shack you can keep . Went once and never looked back .😂

@johnkovalicky3389

2 ай бұрын

​@@shawnleonard4974I couldn't agree more ! I had brought that up once to him but no response. Not a good look in my opinion and upbringing when you are in a restaurant, any for that matter... it was considered rude and disrespectful . Just saying 😮

@aznantboi

2 ай бұрын

@@johnkovalicky3389hes in the casual side of the restaurant

@Nobody-Move

2 ай бұрын

Nobody asked for a history lesson.

Danny Meyer’s restaurants are always a class act. No matter if it’s casual or fine dining. He’s one of NYC’s restaurant goats for a reason!

The customer service seems to be top notch!

@bennikola2971

2 ай бұрын

M mm mm mj Im n M M N no

@animaladam5

2 ай бұрын

It’s even better at night.. every diner has their own food runner.. every plate dropped timed at one to all at table. My wife now went with me on our first date.. they made her feel like a queen. They hooked me up! Lol

@ageoflove1980

2 ай бұрын

No it is not. If you start by having your staff pressuring you ("Its the last 2! You need to decide now!!!") its just bad business practice. Its like literally using the fomo tactic to steer you towards a specific order.

LOL You know it's good when UA's eyes close completely and he starts nodding and then leans backwards. Hahah. Glad you enjoyed your food!

@hailandfire1822

2 ай бұрын

Closes eyes, nods, leans back… EEEEUUUUGHHHHHHH!!!!

@danielschear556

2 ай бұрын

​@@hailandfire1822As well it should be!😋🤗

I'm new to your channel and I must say I love it! You deliver honest and "ordinary man" reviews without any BS so your videos gives me the feeling of a friend sharing tips on where he dined last night. I will keep watching your new an old content, big thanks from Stockholm, Sweden!👍

I used to work there back in the late 90s early 2000s. Boy I'm so happy you made this video,, brought back so many memories, I all of a sudden felt like I had to go and visit my old locker downstairs. Also, so glad you enjoyed, it although the menu and chef changed since I was there. When I worked there it was Tom Colicchio who was chef. There was delicious dishes in the tavern section of the restaurant such as quail, filet mignon that was butterfly cut served with balsamic onions on a bed of mashed potatoes which was absolutely delicious. The restaurant had an amazing cheese menu that was served with delicious breads. I started at Gramercy Tavern as a bus boy, then a server, then barista. I remember at that time it was very hard to get a table In the back dining room area, literally took months. I highly recommend you go back and make a reservation in the back dining room and check out the menu, I remember they used to have a great testing menu when Tom Colicchio was there, but I don't know now.

@ag22969

2 ай бұрын

The slurp and cap on deserve the dining area..

@giffordnakajima616

2 ай бұрын

I remember the balsamic onions and mashed potatoes. It was a fantastic dish!

great video per usual! Glad you got to finally eat there!!!!!!!

Great video UA!!! And yes to parte 2!!!

I don't think i'll be visiting NYC for a long long time but discovered this channel recently and find myself watching a lot of your videos and subscribing

I always enjoy your picks UA! Great taste and it makes sense to eat at higher rated restaurants.

Very good video. Enjoyed your review. I’ve been with you a while and I have criticized some of your reviews. But when they are good I have to say that with pleasure. Your reviews in Vegas and St. Louis were spot on!! They get better each time. Keep it up. I’m enjoying them.

Love your videos bro. You’ve got a lof lint on your hoodie.

I'd be pretty happy with that flatbread and those three dips.

Glad you had a great time ❤

Great review

Great choice for a vid! Really enjoyed you taking us through a bunch of interestung dishes in such an iconic spot. It was only unfortunate that you didn't go through all the flatbread dips! I really appreciate the little details, when you go through every part of the meal, like reviewing the bread or drinks. I'm guessing maybe it was a technical issue!

I'm so glad you liked! I've met Danny Meyer a few times, and he's a true gentleman! The Modern is one of my favorite places to grab a snack and drink in NYC, I'll suggest you try there! Thanks for another great video!

Love the friday drop

Love your channel!! 😊

Soup looks Devine.. I love Soups ❤❤❤love your content

Nice review

Hi UA keep up the great work 👍🏻

been there many times, we really enjoyed the oil in the dip. nice video

Great video!!

That burger looks slamming!

The bread looks incredible. You don’t want to drain the oil in the hummus, but mix it into the hummus.

@justicedemocrat9357

2 ай бұрын

No, drain the oil or it will be too heavy and fatty.

@xoreign

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like a preference then

@Tritiuminducedfusion

2 ай бұрын

​@@justicedemocrat9357"Too heavy and fatty", lmfao. Do some of these clowns think before typing? As if the rest of that artery clogging meal was cardiologist certified. 🙄🤡 Let me get this straight, it wasn't the fatty bacon, chips, burger, etc.... count dopeula here draws the line at oily hummus. 🤣😂😆

A Tale of Two Restaurants. I look forward to your review of the fancy side of this place.

The potato and leak soup looks so delicious! 😊

Damn you, UA!! Now i can't stop thinking of that burger and one of my favorite soups! That looked so good! Your videos are helping fill my list of must eats the next time I can visit NYC.

@ChickenThug55

2 ай бұрын

That burger is real simple to make and can use higher quality meats that make a 4-6 servings for that price. Anyone can make and enjoy a more superior burger from your own kitchen. And if you fire up that charcoal grill, even better! The soup though, not sure what all the hidden ingredients are used so I can’t say it could be replicated in terms of flavor.

we're quite different people.. but i totally converge with you over your love and appreciation of good food.

Another great video UA noticed the reversed Adidas logo on your hat. There's a setting on your iPhone where you can mirror images on videos. Keep it up I always enjoy watching your work.

I ate there years and years ago (but I didn't have a burger). I do however VIVIDLY remember the "Milk and Cookies" tray for dessert. There was mini macarons, fruit, a really warm chocolate chip cookie (the chocolate was still gooey when broken apart), a fudgey chocolate cookie rolled in powdered sugar, shortbread, a coconut macaroon, a large Linzer cookie, and their version of the Oreo cookie, served with a small jar of milk and a red and white striped paper straw.

Food Looks Great UA!

UA: very good stop! I will put it on my goto list😊

I love a good soup, and that looked delicious!

I love the look on your face when you're enjoying yourself.... classic UA

Great video

And The UA squintameter says: YUM!

@AS-is4dt

2 ай бұрын

squintameter is good lol

Love yah UA. From the UK. Keep it up buddy

We had lunch there and it was the best meal I’ve had. I even ordered their ice cream as dessert as per their recommendation with butterscotch. I don’t like it growing up but this converted me bec they did it homemade..insanely deelish. I miss that place. Will go back in a heartbeat.

@johnkovalicky3389

2 ай бұрын

And I bet you payed the tab bent over backwards at the register. !!! Just a little more please lol !!

I might be an old man shouting at the clouds, but back in my day we didn't wear baseball caps and hoodies in nice restaurants. You're not in the outfield, you're indoors.

@eecajledo8430

2 ай бұрын

Member Tony Soprano and the kid with the baseball hat in the fancy restaurant seen, Tony even make a sly move on the kids GF at the end of the seen. If you watched the HBO series that is, But you can search the term in KZread it should bring up the seen I am speaking of.

@son_of_odin3886

2 ай бұрын

Dumbest rule ever

@skrem23

Ай бұрын

@@son_of_odin3886 No, it's called having class and etiquette. You should try it sometime.

Nice vid. I could make a meal with the flatbread and soup.. with a wee bit of the other bread.

Found your channel a few days ago and really love it! Binge watching all the videos now :)

Ua is a certified g. He hasn’t changed and continues to be a og

I'm obsessed with this channel

@justicedemocrat9357

2 ай бұрын

Why?

@PSS521

2 ай бұрын

@@justicedemocrat9357 charismatic and honest

@aznantboi

2 ай бұрын

@@justicedemocrat9357dont we

@daddyteddy85

2 ай бұрын

Me too

@Tritiuminducedfusion

2 ай бұрын

​@@justicedemocrat9357Probably fat. Who else sits around solely watching unhealthy food videos reviewed by an Asian?

$35 for a burger is crazy work, and the fact that they throw in potato chips lol, now thats bold.

Did you mention which burger is your favorite? I had Au Cheval at original Chicago location a few years back and that was fantastic. Have yet to try the others. Thanks 👍

My favorite of the steakhouse burgers is at Wollensky's grill. It's outstanding. The burger here is great.

Great review. You made me want to drive 700 miles just to try it myself.

They have delicious 🦆 meatloaf! 😊 Service was great!

I ate at Gramercy Tavern within a year or so of its opening in 1994, my choice that year for a birthday meal with my family. While the food and space was fantastic, what made it stand out was its service -- attentive but also warm and welcoming, as if you were one of the family; by comparison, many rival restaurants at the time that jockeyed for the top were more formal and stiff. They did something special to accommodate our meal -- I don't recall what as it was 30 years ago -- but I will never forget the kindness.

Great review. Feels like spot-on analysis.

I love your food blog shows

@uaeats

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-td2ht5xw1g

2 ай бұрын

Visit some Filipino Restaurant in East side Manhattan NYC

@user-td2ht5xw1g

2 ай бұрын

God bless Good luck with your Food blog shows

Do you plan a trip to Quebec City, Canada, soon? We have some great gourmet restaurants, here 🍻🍻

Top 5 Burger, Looks Grrrreat!

Great video! To make filming a little easier, take a break to cut that delicious pita into strips. That soup looks great.

I was going to say (and still am) I'd like to see you review the dining room but first I'd like to see you come back to the tavern and try the Duck Meatloaf! Safe Journey! Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

Made me hungry

That looks like a Texas Roadhouse burger. One of the best I have ever tasted. Handpacked daily and ground on site. $13.49 with cheese & 2 sides here in San Diego.

@jamespohl-md2eq

2 ай бұрын

It’s one side and a pickle spear. And looks are deceiving. Roadhouse isn’t using a top notch blend of short ribs and chuck.

@jss1004

2 ай бұрын

At Texas Roadhouse, all of the beef is imported from the US, is USDA certified and grain finished for 120 days. @@jamespohl-md2eq

Great review UA! I've noticed that you usually wear an adidas cap. Are they a sponsor of yours?

I love your channel and this was a great review. I hate to be "that guy", but having been there many times, maybe lose the hoodie next time? It's a pretty formal place, even the tavern part.

@mistergrendel32

2 ай бұрын

I agree. What’s with everybody and their dog wearing hoodies?

16:05 "The Menu" reference right there lol!

Great video thank you.. but please can you finish a plate one day and show us 😄

Gotta take your hat off at the table!

@mistergrendel32

2 ай бұрын

That’s right. No hats at the dinner table and no hoodies.

@faubusmingus5982

2 ай бұрын

You guys gotta have sex more, maybe with each other. Quit say stupid shit.

Long before Gramercy Tavern, way back in 1981, I lived in a micro-tiny apartment at 18th & Irving in Gramercy Park. My then wife & I dined often at fine restaurants, mostly in Soho.

@animaladam5

2 ай бұрын

Went to grammercy for first date with wife.. they set the night for success

You need to go to Matt's bar in Minneapolis to get the original juicy Lucy brother! Alot of great diverse food in my home state of Minnesota

Service seemed really good too! Maybe I'm still scarred from that airport restaurant you went to a while back, lmao.

Would love to see the fancier side also. Although I usually enjoy the pubbier side better.

Nice to see you go to a good restaurant instead of a celebrity or airport spot. You should do more iconic nyc places. Like the newly reopened Cafe Boulud.

Danny Meyer is actually from St. Louis so funny this is close to your STL bbq videos.

Duck liver mousse is fantastic. Rich.

That burger delicious.

Try duffys staten island ,,, I think you will love it..

Where is the lettuce, onion, and condiments. The meat looks good, but I like more things on my burger. How was the other dips with the bread appetizer?

There’s a restaurant in NY, and I wish I could remember the name but it only make 100 burgers late evening. You have to call and get a number. The burgers are supposed to be phenomenal. Maybe you can find out the name and try it out.

@stevejones5075

2 ай бұрын

I believe you're thinking of Raoul's and they make only 12 burgers a night?

@animaladam5

2 ай бұрын

@@stevejones5075yeah it’s Raoul’s .. great burger

very good burger there... as far as the most outstanding burgers in the city... most of these more on the fancy side (but they are the best I've had).... here's my recommendations (gramercy is very good tho): Black Label Burger - Minetta Tavern (you tried this) Double Wagyu Cheeseburger - 4 Charles Prime Rib Luger Burger - Peter Luger's (you may have tried this before) Emmy Burger - Emily (you tried this) Double Cheeseburger - Au Cheval (you tried this) Burger au Poivre - Raoul’s (almost forgot - you have to show up early, and im not 100% sure because i ate ast the bar here.. but it may only be on bar menu, it's def on the brunch menu tho on sundays) - i guess ask when you go - it's worth trying for sure tho These are my current favorite burgers... the list has changed over the years.

Did they go over the dips with you?

Thanks for review

“The char adds a char flavor.” - UA

@Tonymanero1960

2 ай бұрын

Another UA classic.

I did not get this special treatment when I went so careful emphasising the benefits you received. They brought me soup on a plate and I got charged for the bread. The burger was great but for some reason it came with two bottom buns.

@animaladam5

2 ай бұрын

Probably didn’t like you…

Could you try da Toscano in NYC? I have heard good things about it

Of course you must go to the Michelin side!

Review Benjamin Steakhouse pls!!😊

If anyone is in midtown east / UES I highly recommend Bistro Vendome’s burger. Very simple, excellent ingredients, perfectly prepared.

Complains about the croutons. Not cabbage in the soup… leaks, Potato & Leak Soup. Chef’s kiss 🤌 😂

Man watches man eat soup. What a time to be alive.

So,how much was the tab plus tip?

When were you there? I don't see the burger on the menu online....

Try the Una Pizza Napoletana, where their pizza was ranked 1 on 50 Top Pizza in 2022 and ranked 2 in 2023. You can also watch Eater's video. There's a menu on their website. I wanted to see you try all of their pizza and their toppings.

The Grill/Flattop has cold spots as the burger is cooked uneven. Also, you had a Chipped plate.

i was like "UA say yes to the Chicago Italian Beef!" the waitress was telling you about lol

How can you pass the special that lady offered.. it sounded sumptuous

Great service!

Excellent review as always , UA. I for one would love you to review the dining . It's been years since I've been there and am curious to hear your opinion . Be well.

Why didn’t you get the other two dips?

👍Well done - I would go back for "The Duck Meat Loaf" & Hi from Michigan. 🚂 Like ✅

I miss the 21 Club.

My Favorite is Red Hook Tavern Burger. Emily is good but the sauce, while good overpowers the burger. I thought Minetta Tavern was way overhyped. Have you had Red Hook's? if not, I'll be on the lookout for the video! Their wedge salad is also phenomenal.

Heading to 50k followers!!!!

Once again ua eats strikes again and more so i found a little while back and i must say its so nice to watch your videos, i know you get some issues with the "music" choice but i find it very charming i never been to america and hopefully will someday but your videos are just very authentic and raw also your asian so its nice to find a another asian person to see much love from a vietnamese british person ❤

@BlowinFree

2 ай бұрын

Vietnamese Brit 🙄my country has truly fallen 😢