Fraunces Tavern is fine, but definitely not worth going out of your way for and overpriced for what it is. (7 replies, last updated by newfoodie August 17, 2007)

Anyone know how the food is there? I’ve heard the pub like atmosphere is very historic, but I’m wondering more about the food. Thank you! (4 replies, last updated by wingman March 5, 2007)

Fraunces Tavern seems like a nice idea for dinner for the holidays ambiance-wise and convenient for meeting a friend who comes in from Staten Island (or Elba as he calls it). But I’ve never heard anything about the their... (2 replies, last updated by bigskulls December 4, 2003)

I haven’t eaten there in a while, but even allowing for Zagat’s failings, lookin there suggests that Fraunces' overwhelming mediocrity hasn’t improved. Unless one spouse is a very big Revolutionary War buff, I... (3 replies, last updated by NancyH May 26, 2004)

it was aaron burr’s and annisa is the only place on that block worth your money. fraunces tavern is like eating at a bad museum. the bar next door is a total suburban sports bar with hot bartender to boot. avoid it... (10 replies, last updated by wingman January 16, 2007)

I’ve never been during RW but the service at Delmonicos is always what you would expect from a NY steakhouse (gruff but cordial old men) except for the gorgeous bartender. Fraunces service is always nice, I can’t see... (2 replies, last updated by Matt G. November 18, 2005)

For the history of it, Fraunces Tavern, although they refurbished the bar some time back and it is horribly blah now. (15 replies, last updated by foodwhisperer July 22, 2009)

It seems like there are a lot of complaints that service and food is not as good during restaurant weeks. I have reservations this weekend for Fraunces Tavern and Delmonico’s, but I don’t want to waste a good evening... (0 replies, last updated by talli November 17, 2005)

Looking for restaurant recommendations for the financial district. I am taking some colleagues out to lunch. I was thinking Cassis on Stone, Papoo’s or Fraunces Tavern. The only one I’ve been to is Fraunces. Any other... (1 reply, last updated by WaterIsGood September 7, 2005)

wonder down stone street and take your pick..or fraunces tavern (spelling??). (6 replies, last updated by LeahBaila February 15, 2008)

I have to meet a friend for lunch this week who works in Lower Manhattan. Last time we had a burger at Ulysses on Stone Street. Can any suggest a good, casual sit down place for lunch in that area? Is the Fraunces Tavern any... (7 replies, last updated by Billy Downtown September 28, 2004)

Incredible lamb spot is Keen’s. Old place is probably Fraunces Tavern. German place could be Rolf’s but that is on 3rd and 21st. No idea about the seafood restaurant. (12 replies, last updated by exileonmainstreet May 8, 2009)

fraunces tavern - GW said a farewell to his officer’s corps there (23 replies, last updated by Striver November 17, 2006)

Thanks for suggestions on Thanksgiving dinners. I’m checking into Fraunces Tavern and Lady Mendl to see what they will be offering up for that evening. What does anyone know about Giorgio’s on Gramercy? I’ve... (1 reply, last updated by RR October 4, 2002)

A completely different possibility might be to choose a restaurant that has been around for a long time, like a century or so of American history. Fraunces Tavern or Walker’s might not be cheap, but I wonder if they might... (5 replies, last updated by RGR August 12, 2007)