tán
East Midtown-Turtle Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
tán is a practical Midtown East choice for an easy-to-book dinner, especially when the night may run later than a standard meal. The recommendation is strongest for dates, business-adjacent dinners, and small celebrations that value location and flexibility over a heavily documented chef or menu identity.
About tán
tán is a New York City venue with evening hours throughout the week and weekend late-night service on Friday and Saturday. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 5–10 PM, Friday from 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5 PM–1 AM, and Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Details beyond the schedule and dress code are limited. There is no confirmed cuisine category, chef, price band, awards history, seat count, menu format, signature order, or private-room information in the record. That makes tán easier to describe through practical planning facts than through a food-first identity. For a special occasion, treat it as a New York City option where the known anchors are hours and smart-casual dress.
Use it for a flexible New York City night, not a research-heavy food pilgrimage
The strongest planning point is timing. Weeknight dinner hours run from 5–10 PM, while Friday and Saturday extend until 1 AM. Weekend daytime service is also listed on Saturday and Sunday, with separate evening hours both days.
Where it fits in a New York City plan
Think of tán as a New York City dining option with smart-casual dress and a schedule that includes late Friday and Saturday hours. Readers comparing across the city can use the New York City restaurants guide for broader dining research, or pair dinner planning with the New York City hotels guide and the New York City bars guide if the night needs a stay or another stop before or after.
Bottom line: consider tán when the hours and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion. Skip it if the decision depends on cuisine, chef credentials, awards, published signature dishes, seating format, or detailed group accommodations.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5–10 PM · Tuesday: 5–10 PM
- Location
- 209 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- tannewyork.com
- Phone
- +19173882248
The take
The Take
The Vibe
tán plants a deliberate, high-minded flag in Midtown East, positioning itself within a fine-dining conversation defined by exacting technique and thoughtful sourcing. It is a refined, sophisticated address. Its Midtown location, surrounded by hotel infrastructure and corporate dining traditions, underlines a composed, professional energy: an urban fine-dining room that feels considered and disciplined, where culinary method and ingredient provenance take center stage.
Best For
tán suits diners seeking serious, technique-forward meals in Midtown East: business travelers and corporate dinners who appreciate meticulous execution, as well as celebratory evenings and date nights that reward thoughtful cuisine. The restaurant aligns with top-tier contemporary dining and offers an elevated meal rooted in local sourcing and global technique. Its address amid hotels and corporate blocks also makes it practical for out-of-town guests and hospitality-driven occasions.
Ordering Tips
Look for dishes that showcase the kitchen’s technique and sourcing; the signature Bone Marrow with Octopus is a clear example of the restaurant’s flavor and textural ambitions. Given the framing alongside precision-driven fine dining rooms, opt for items that read as focused, carefully composed plates rather than casual shareables. Ask staff about ingredient provenance and preparation details to better appreciate the intersection of local product and global technique that the menu emphasizes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant Tulum-inspired decor with immersive, hyper-modernist atmosphere and terrace seating.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Agave cocktails
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
Bone Marrow with Octopus
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 209 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5–10 PM
- Friday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–2 PM, 5–10 PM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ess-a-Bagel, Bakery, Bakery
- Wollensky's Grill, Notable alternative
- Barolo East, Notable alternative
- Bukhara Grill, Notable alternative
- Serafina - 777 Third Ave, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown East
Choose tán over Serafina - 777 Third Ave when the night needs a more adult dinner feel and later-evening usefulness rather than a familiar casual Italian fallback. Serafina is easier to understand before booking because the format is clearer; tán is the better bet when ambiance and occasion-fit matter more than knowing the exact cuisine lane in advance.
Wollensky's Grill is the safer pick for a classic Midtown power-dinner mood, especially for diners who want a known steakhouse-adjacent experience. tán is more useful when booking ease and a less formal-feeling night are the priority. Barolo East is the better cross-shop for Italian-focused groups, while tán works better for a date or small celebration where the exact menu category is less important.
Bukhara Grill gives groups a clearer cuisine direction, which can make planning easier when dietary preferences or shared ordering matter. Ess-a-Bagel is not a dinner peer, but it is the better value call for a daytime Midtown food stop. For an evening booking, tán sits in the easy-reservation, occasion-flexible lane rather than the quick-value lane.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| tán | New York City | No published awards | |
| Ess-a-Bagel | Manhattan | Bakery | No published awards |
| Wollensky's Grill | New York City | No published awards | |
| Barolo East | New York City | No published awards | |
| Bukhara Grill | New York City | No published awards | |
| Serafina - 777 Third Ave | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is tán good for solo dining?
It may be, depending on the seating available. The Monday–Thursday hours are 5–10 PM, with later service on Friday and Saturday.
What should a first-timer know about tán?
Plan around the hours first: Monday through Thursday 5–10 PM, Friday 5 PM–1 AM, Saturday 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5 PM–1 AM, and Sunday 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
