Tavern on the Green
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Tavern on the Green is an American restaurant in Central Park, New York City’s Upper West Side. It occupies a former sheepfold near Sheep Meadow.
Menu & prices
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What's on here
Central Park Social Walk (50s & Over)
Sunday, 12:0022.79 USD
Central Park Singles Sunset Stroll
Saturday, 16:0022.79 USD
Why go
- The Vaux Tower: oysters, clams, shrimp, crabmeat cocktail and Maine lobster.
- A setting featured or mentioned in Ghostbusters and Wall Street.
- Its location beside the New York City Marathon finish line.
- John Lennon and Sean celebrated several birthdays here in the late 1970s.
- New York beers include a seasonal Bronx Brewery brew and Torch & Crown Tenement Pilsner.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 21:45Show all
Monday11:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 21:45
Tuesday11:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 21:45
Wednesday11:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 21:45
Thursday11:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 21:45
Friday11:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 22:45
Saturday09:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 22:45
Sunday09:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 21:45
Good to know
LunchDinnerBrunchLate NightDrinksFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableJazz BarLive MusicOutdoor SeatingPrivate DiningReservations
Dishes to try
- Deviled Eggs, served classic, with bacon or with smoked salmon.
- French Onion Soup with Gruyere and Parmesan.
- East and West Coast oysters and littleneck clams with Asian pear mignonette.
- Tavern French Toast with strawberries and candied almonds.
- Braised Beef Sandwich with pickled red onion and horseradish.
- 28-day dry-aged sirloin with roasted broccoli and potato puffs.
- Cocktails named for the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan.
- Virgin apple Moscow mule and a cherry mocktail with mixed berries.
- Garden Cucumber Martini with Hendrick's Gin, cucumber, elderflower, basil syrup and lemon.
- Seasonal draft beer from The Bronx Brewery and Torch & Crown Tenement Pilsner.
Booking a table
- Reservations are available by phone at +1 212-877-8684.
- Private dining is also available.
Atmosphere
- Outdoor seating is available.
- The restaurant has a jazz bar and live music.
- The 2014 redesign conceived it as a casual venue reflecting its sheepfold origins.
- Its reopened interior featured dark wood paneling and an open, pastoral feel.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
- Special occasions A popular venue for New Yorkers’ celebrations.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Three-cheese ravioli with smoked tomato sauce and basil pesto.
- Vegan Baked Eggplant & Tofu with plum tomato sauce and vegan Parmesan.
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History
The sheepfold became a restaurant in 1934. Warner LeRoy’s renovation introduced the Crystal Room, which was removed in 2010. After the restaurant’s 2009 closure, the city began stabilization and renovation work in 2011.
- 1880sBuilt as a Gothic Revival sheepfold for 200 Southdown sheep, the building was designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould.
- 1934Parks commissioner Robert Moses converted the sheepfold into a restaurant after the sheep left the building.
- 1940sOperators enlarged the dance floor, added nightly music and built the Elm Tree Room around a classic American elm.
- 1962Restaurant Associates bought the Schleifer-Berman interest in the operation.
- 1974–1976Warner LeRoy took over the lease in 1974. His renovation added a glass-enclosed Crystal Room with brass, Tiffany stained glass and Baccarat chandeliers; it brought seating to 800.
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- 2009The restaurant closed after its final seating on December 31, when its operating license was not renewed.
- 2010–2012The Crystal Room was removed in 2010. The building served as a visitor center and gift shop from 2010 to 2012.
- 2011After food-truck operators left, the city began stabilization and renovation work on the building.
- 2014Owners Jim Caiola and David Salama reopened the restaurant for dinner on April 24. A grand opening followed on May 13, and brunch and lunch later joined dinner.
How to get there
- On footIn Central Park, near Central Park West and West 66th Street; the address is W 67th Street and Central Park West.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Sources: Tavern on the Green - Wikipedia · Manhattan/Central Park - Wikivoyage (eat) · Menus | Tavern On The Green in New York, NY · History | Tavern On The Green in New York, NY · checked 29 Sep 2026
Where
W 67th Street & Central Park West, NY, New York City
- Website
- tavernonthegreen.com/menu
- Phone
- 2128778684
Questions and answers
Which credit cards are accepted at Tavern on the Green?
American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa.
When is Tavern on the Green open?
Monday–Thursday: 11:00–16:30 and 17:00–21:45; Friday: 11:00–16:30 and 17:00–22:45; Saturday: 09:00–16:30 and 17:00–22:45; Sunday: 09:00–16:30 and 17:00–21:45.
Is Wi-Fi available at Tavern on the Green?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
Is table service available at Tavern on the Green?
Yes.
Are there lighter breakfast choices at Tavern on the Green?
A Greek yogurt parfait comes with berries, granola and honey.
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