Tavern on the Green

The basics

If you’re after a storied dining experience during your visit to New York City, it’s hard to do better than Tavern on the Green. The restaurant was once frequented by the likes of Grace Kelly and John Lennon, was a filming location for movies like Ghostbusters and Edward Scissorhands, and is suffused with New York lore. The best way to experience it is by booking a table: Tavern on the Green is open daily for lunch and dinner, and you can even take a Central Park pedicab or horse-and-carriage ride straight to the door.

Even if you don’t have time for a meal, however, Tavern on the Green is a Central Park architectural highlight that’s worth discovering. You can see it on Central Park walking tours, bike tours, and other guided sightseeing itineraries.

Things to know before you go

• Tavern on the Green has a smart-casual dress code, and athletic gear is not permitted in its main dining room.
• Tavern on the Green is accessible to wheelchair users, and service animals are permitted.
• The restaurant serves a menu with classic options like crab cakes and steak, as well as a selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

How to get there

Tavern on the Green is located at 67th Street and Central Park West. To get there via subway, take the 1 train to 66th Street–Lincoln Center station; the C or B trains to 72nd Street station; or the A, C, B, or D trains to 59th Street–Columbus Circle station—all are less than 10 minutes away on foot. Alternatively, the M10 and M72 buses stop nearby, as do taxi and rideshare services.

When to get there

Tavern on the Green is open daily, generally from mid-morning until late in the evening. It serves brunch on weekends, and its Bar Room is also open all day long, every day of the week. The restaurant is particularly popular during the holiday season; it’s worth making your reservation well in advance of your visit.

Central Park highlights

The historic restaurant is a great stop during a day out in Central Park, and it is located conveniently close to other park highlights. Some of the key attractions to seek out include Strawberry Fields (a memorial to John Lennon), the Central Park Carousel, the Central Park Zoo, and the Wollman Rink (a popular place for seasonal ice skating).