Park Avenue Tavern
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Park Avenue Tavern is a practical Midtown pick for group meals, client dinners, and low-friction celebrations near Grand Central. Choose it for convenience and an adaptable tavern setting, not for a chef-driven tasting menu or award-led dining experience. For a more focused steakhouse meal, Benjamin Steak House is the sharper comparison.
About Park Avenue Tavern
Park Avenue Tavern is a New York City venue with hours that begin at 11 AM daily and run into the evening, with later closing times Wednesday through Saturday.
The dress code is casual, which makes Park Avenue Tavern easier to consider for a direct meal or meet-up than a highly formal special-occasion plan. Treat it as a practical New York City option to research further, not as a venue defined by specifics that are not clearly established.
Use it for groups that need New York City convenience
Park Avenue Tavern may be worth considering when the main requirement is finding a New York City meeting point with casual dress and broad operating hours. Monday and Tuesday hours run from 11 AM to 11 PM; Wednesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 1 AM; and Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM.
If the plan calls for a more clearly defined comparison, Benjamin Steak House is another New York City option to consider. Other alternatives include Beer & Buns, Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC, Dimsum Garden, and Rossini's.
Who should choose something else
Choose another venue if the meal depends on details such as a documented tasting menu, a named chef narrative, a specific cuisine, a published price range, delivery or takeout options, or a awards history. Park Avenue Tavern is best approached as a casual New York City venue with confirmed hours and dress code.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–11 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–11 PM
- Location
- 99 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- parkavenuetavern.com
- Phone
- +12128674484
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Park Avenue Tavern leans into Midtown’s long-running tavern tradition, trading pretension for a reliable, workweek-ready hospitality. It presents itself as a place where business rhythms meet bar culture: approachable enough for client dinners yet anchored for regulars who come back on Thursday nights. The bar figures prominently in the experience, framing drinks as part of the evening’s ritual rather than a hurried prelude. The menu’s classics (Park Burger, Steak Frites, Fish & Chips and hearty comfort dishes) support a familiar, polished tavern sensibility that suits both meetings and after-work decompression.
Best For
This is a practical choice for power lunches, client dinners and after-work drinks in Midtown East. Its address near Grand Central and the surrounding office towers makes it convenient for commuters and downtown professionals. The format also accommodates solo visitors who favor the bar as their primary seat, as well as small groups looking for reliable American tavern cooking. Whether you’re closing a midday deal, meeting colleagues for an early evening drink or settling in for a casual dinner, the venue’s steady, business-oriented personality fits the district’s needs.
Ordering Tips
Treat the bar as more than a waiting area: arrive early when you can and settle in with a cocktail or beer to begin the evening. The menu’s signature items reward simple ordering: Park Burger and Steak Frites are safe choices, and shareable sides like Mac & Cheese or fries work well for group tables. Because the format emphasizes a social bar-first rhythm, plan for a relaxed transition from drinks to plates rather than a formal progression; the meal often unfolds at the guests’ pace rather than on a strict timetable.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and welcoming with classic New York City elegance, enhanced by large windows offering expansive views of Park Avenue; lively bar scene with over-the-top hospitality.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Steak Frites
- Park Burger
- Chicken & Waffles
- Mac & Cheese
- Fish & Chips
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 99 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- Friday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–10 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Benjamin Steak House, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
- Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC, Notable alternative
- Dimsum Garden, Notable alternative
- Rossini's, Notable alternative
- Beer & Buns, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Park Avenue Tavern compares in Midtown
Park Avenue Tavern is the easiest recommendation for a mixed-purpose Midtown meal: business lunch, after-work dinner, or a group that needs a central meeting point. Benjamin Steak House is the better pick when the meal needs a clear steakhouse identity and a more occasion-driven feel, while Park Avenue Tavern works better when the group has different appetites and the booking should feel lower-pressure.
For cuisine-specific plans, the alternatives are more decisive. Bukhara Grill: Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC makes more sense for Indian food and larger catering-style energy. Dimsum Garden is the casual dim sum direction, and Rossini's is the stronger fit for a classic Italian dinner.
If value means a relaxed night rather than a formal dining room, Beer & Buns is the easier cross-shop. If value means a central location, flexible group dynamics, and a room suited to business-adjacent meals, Park Avenue Tavern is the safer call.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Tavern | New York City | No published awards | |
| Benjamin Steak House | New York City | Steakhouse | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4192024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3842023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Bukhara Grill : Indian Spice Rave & Catering NYC | New York City | No published awards | |
| Dimsum Garden | New York City | No published awards | |
| Rossini's | New York City | No published awards | |
| Beer & Buns | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Park Avenue Tavern accommodate groups?
Park Avenue Tavern does have broad listed hours, including Wednesday through Saturday until 1 AM, which may help with planning. For another New York City comparison, Benjamin Steak House may also be worth reviewing.
What should I wear to Park Avenue Tavern?
The dress code is casual. There is no confirmed award, tasting-menu, or formal-dining requirement, so casual attire is the grounded guidance.
What should a first-timer know about Park Avenue Tavern?
First-timers should know the basics: Park Avenue Tavern is in New York City, the dress code is casual, and the hours are Monday and Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM, Wednesday through Saturday 11 AM–1 AM, and Sunday 11 AM–10 PM.
