Minetta Tavern in Greenwich Village
Minetta Tavern is a Greenwich Village institution on the corner of MacDougal Street and Minetta Lane, a 1937 former speakeasy that Keith McNally reimagined in 2009 as a Parisian steakhouse crossed with a classic New York tavern. Red leather booths and decades-old murals set the scene under a ceiling of framed caricatures of famous former regulars.
It’s best known for the Black Label Burger, a dry-aged Pat LaFrieda blend that ranks among the city’s most famous, and the Cote de Boeuf for two. It held a Michelin star from 2010 to 2018 and remains a go-to for a special dinner or a martini at its atmospheric bar.
What to Expect
There’s no happy hour here. Minetta Tavern is a high-end steakhouse, and while the bar seats walk-ins first-come, first-served for a drink before dinner, there are no discounted deals or set specials.
The Room
The dining room leans into its history: red leather banquettes, tile floors, and hand-painted murals from the tavern’s early days, with walls of caricatures of past patrons. The front bar is a destination in its own right — a tight, buzzy perch that’s a fine spot for a cocktail while you wait.
Who Minetta Tavern Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Special-occasion dinner | The dry-aged burgers, Cote de Boeuf, and bistro classics make it a go-to for a night that matters. |
| Date night | Dim lighting, red booths, and a storied room set a classic New York mood. |
| Drinks at the bar | The historic bar takes walk-ins for a martini or a glass of wine before dinner. |
| Out-of-town classic | A quintessential NYC institution for visitors chasing a proper Village steakhouse. |
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Minetta Tavern FAQ
Does Minetta Tavern have a happy hour?
No. The Greenwich Village location has no happy hour or drink specials, though the bar seats walk-ins for a drink before dinner.
What is Minetta Tavern known for?
The Black Label Burger — a dry-aged Pat LaFrieda blend — and the Cote de Boeuf for two, served in a historic 1937 tavern room.
Do I need a reservation at Minetta Tavern?
Reservations are strongly recommended via Resy, though the bar operates first-come, first-served for walk-ins.
Where is Minetta Tavern?
It’s at 113 MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village, at the corner of Minetta Lane, near the W 4 St–Washington Square subway station.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Minetta Tavern before visiting for a specific deal.