Wainwright’s Tavern
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Wainwright’s is awesome. The menu, food, cocktails, service, and decor were all 10/10. If you’ve been to Hoexter’s, everything I just mentioned rivaled what they do.
The vibes were oddly lacking through, despite it being 7:30 pm on a Saturday. The crowd was primarily 50+ and the music was so low we could barely tell what song was playing, despite the place being almost pin-drop quiet. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but if they crank up the tunes, I think there...read full review
The vibes were oddly lacking through, despite it being 7:30 pm on a Saturday. The crowd was primarily 50+ and the music was so low we could barely tell what song was playing, despite the place being almost pin-drop quiet. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but if they crank up the tunes, I think there...read full review
Such a neighborhood gem! The vibe is always great - good music, delicious food, great cocktails. Don’t miss the Blue Martini, burger, half roast chicken, duck liver terrine, gem salad… Also open for lunch now!
The service was very good and the cocktails were good but the food itself was boring and overpriced. I thought the menu was limited but at the same time the other reviews made the dishes sound delicious. We found it all to be underwhelming.
Hours
| Monday | 12 - 4PM 5 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9PM 12 - 4PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM 12 - 4PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM 12 - 4PM |
| Friday | 12 - 4PM 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM 11AM - 4PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 4PM |
Wainwright’s Tavern is a neighborhood gem on the Upper East Side that offers a great dining and drinking experience. The menu features delicious dishes such as the Blue Martini, burger, half roast chicken, duck liver terrine, gem salad, oyster Rockefeller, and house classics like Oysters Rockefeller and Waldorf Salad. The food is generally praised for being tasty, though some find it a bit overpriced and limited, with a few feeling it can be underwhelming. Cocktails, including the blue martini, are well-made and enjoyable, and the service is consistently good, attentive, and friendly. The decor has a classic, understated style with red leather booths, white tablecloths, and a cozy, low-lit atmosphere that provides a downtown vibe with uptown sensibilities. The ambiance is complemented by good music, though reviews mention that sometimes the vibe can be lacking, especially if the music is too quiet. The tavern is family-friendly, though it lacks high chairs, so parents need to bring their own setup. Overall, Wainwright’s offers a great place for a great night out, with good vibes, delicious food, and excellent cocktails.