Minetta Tavern Menu & Prices: The $38 Black Label Burger and What to Order in Greenwich Village

Last updated: October 25, 2026

If you’re searching for the Minetta Tavern menu, you’re probably weighing one big question against a handful of smaller ones: is the famous $38 Black Label Burger worth it, what do the steaks actually cost, and can you just walk in? This Keith McNally French-American steakhouse at 113 MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village is one of New York’s hardest tables to book — and one of the few where the burger is the headline act.

This guide brings the current listed menu and prices together in one place — the burgers, the grillades, the entrées, the celebrated soufflé — along with the official hours, reservation reality, and what to order depending on why you’re going.

Menu note: Prices and dishes in this guide are based on the restaurant’s current listed menus (a recent menu snapshot corroborated against delivery listings) plus the official site’s hours and location pages. Minetta Tavern’s prices can and do drift between sources, so where listings disagree the guide shows a range. Always confirm the latest menu and prices before visiting.

At a Glance

Minetta Tavern Menu at a Glance

Minetta Tavern Menu Prices

Burgers

The burgers are the reason most people find this page. Two are on the menu, and they are not interchangeable.

The Black Label Burger is a thick patty of prime dry-aged beef cuts — essentially the restaurant’s steak program ground into burger form — topped with caramelized onions and served with pommes frites. The Minetta Burger pairs cheddar with the same caramelized onions and frites at a slightly lower price ($31 on the menu snapshot, $33 on delivery listings). If you’re choosing between the two, the Black Label is the signature; the Minetta is the cheeseburger version of the same idea.

Grillades (Steaks)

Minetta Tavern’s grill section is where the bill climbs. These are the steaks to budget around:

Steak Frites — a seared steak with maître d’ butter or béarnaise plus frites — is the practical steakhouse choice under $50. The Côte de Boeuf is a different proposition entirely: a dry-aged bone-in ribeye built for two, arriving with roasted marrow bones and a gem lettuce salad. At $189 for two, it works out to roughly $95 per person before sides, drinks, tax, and tip — worth knowing before you order.

Entrées

Beyond the grill, the French-American side of the menu covers poultry, fish, and pasta:

The Smoked Duck Breast — glazed turnips, orange, oloroso sherry gastrique — and the Squab en Croûte with foie gras, spinach, and wild mushrooms are the most distinctly French dishes on the main menu. The Truffled Roasted Half Chicken, served with pommes frites and shallot-garlic confit, is the sleeper value among the entrées at $41.

Hors d’Oeuvres & Sides

The Roasted Bone Marrow is the signature starter and the one most diners pair with a steak. Extra au poivre or bordelaise sauces run $5 each on delivery listings.

Desserts

Desserts run $15–$26, and the soufflé is the headline:

The Coconut Cake — coconut cake with coconut ice cream — and the Chocolate Caramel Tart are the most-ordered desserts on delivery, but the Soufflé for Two is the one people remember. Order it early in the meal; it takes time to prepare.

Lunch & Brunch

Minetta Tavern runs four services, and the lunch and weekend brunch menus carry items that don’t appear at dinner. These prices come from current delivery listings:

Lunch runs Wednesday–Friday 12:00–3:30pm; brunch runs Saturday–Sunday 11am–3:30pm. The Lobster Roll has some of the strongest reviews of any dish on delivery — worth considering if you’re visiting at lunch.

The Black Label Burger — $38

The Black Label Burger at $38 is why this restaurant is famous. It’s made from a blend of prime dry-aged beef cuts — the same dry-aged program that produces the Côte de Boeuf, ground down — which gives it a funkier, deeper beef flavor than a standard burger. It comes with caramelized onions and a side of pommes frites, and it holds the #1 most-ordered spot on delivery.

A few honest notes: it arrives without cheese (add cheese if you want it, TikTok’s food crowd does), and it is a thick, serious patty — this is not a smash burger. Compared with the Minetta Burger at $31–$33, you’re paying roughly $5–$7 more for the dry-aged blend. For most first-time visitors, the Black Label is the right call; the Minetta Burger is the move if you want cheddar in the picture or a slightly lighter check.

The Dry-Aged Côte de Boeuf — $189 for Two

The Dry-Aged Côte de Boeuf at $189 is Minetta Tavern’s showpiece steak: a dry-aged bone-in ribeye cooked for two, served with roasted marrow bones and a gem lettuce salad. It’s the dish to order for an anniversary, a deal-closing dinner, or any occasion where the meal is the point. Plan on supplementing it with a side or two — frites ($15) and mushrooms ($18) are the natural partners — and note that the $189 covers the meat course for two, not the full meal.

The Soufflé for Two — $26

The Soufflé for Two at $26 — available in Grand Marnier or chocolate — is one of the most celebrated desserts in New York. It’s made to order, so flag it with your server early in the meal. At $26 for two people, it’s also one of the best-value desserts on the menu relative to the occasion it creates.

What Should You Order at Minetta Tavern?

For the signature experience: the Black Label Burger ($38), frites, and the Soufflé for Two ($26) to finish. This is the meal the restaurant is famous for.

For a steakhouse dinner: Steak Frites ($47–$49) with bone marrow ($34) to start and Crêpes Suzette ($22) for dessert.

For a splurge: the Dry-Aged Côte de Boeuf ($189 for two) with aligot ($15) and mushrooms ($18), finishing with the soufflé.

For the French bistro side: Soupe à l’Oignon ($23), Moules Frites ($36–$37), and Crème Caramel ($15–$16). If the French side of the menu is what draws you, you may also like our L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon menu guide for a full French fine-dining evening in the city.

For lunch: the Lobster Roll ($35) or Minetta French Dip ($34) — the delivery reviews for the lobster roll are exceptional.

For brunch: Eggs Benedict ($29) or Steak and Eggs ($41), available Saturday–Sunday 11am–3:30pm.

Location, Hours & Reservations

Address: 113 MacDougal Street (at the corner of Minetta Lane), New York, NY 10012, Greenwich Village.
Phone: (212) 475-3850.

Official hours (from the restaurant’s own hours page):

Reservations: strongly recommended — this is one of the hardest tables in the Village, especially on weekends. Book through the restaurant’s official site. Walk-ins are occasionally possible at the bar, particularly early in dinner service or at supper (11pm–midnight).

Dress code: Minetta Tavern doesn’t publish a formal dress code. The room is upscale-tavern — smart casual is safe, and most diners dress up a notch for dinner.

Before You Go

• Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends — tables go fast; bar walk-ins are sometimes possible early in dinner service or at supper hour.
• Minetta Tavern doesn’t publish a formal dress code — the room is upscale-tavern, smart casual is safe, and most diners dress up a notch for dinner.
• Order the Soufflé for Two early in the meal — it’s made to order and takes time to prepare.
• The Black Label Burger arrives without cheese — ask if you want cheese added.
• Prices can drift between sources, so the guide shows ranges where listings disagree — confirm the latest menu and prices before visiting.

Quick Summary

FAQs

How much is the Black Label Burger at Minetta Tavern?

The Black Label Burger is listed at $38. It’s made from a blend of prime dry-aged beef cuts, served with caramelized onions and pommes frites. It is consistently the restaurant’s most-ordered dish.

What are Minetta Tavern’s hours?

Per the restaurant’s official site: lunch Wednesday–Friday 12:00–3:30pm; dinner daily 5:00pm–11:00pm; a late-night supper service daily 11:00pm–12:00am; and brunch Saturday–Sunday 11am–3:30pm.

Do I need a reservation at Minetta Tavern?

Reservations are strongly recommended. Minetta Tavern is one of Greenwich Village’s most in-demand restaurants, and weekend tables go fast. Book through the restaurant’s official website; bar walk-ins are sometimes possible at supper hour.

What is the famous dish at Minetta Tavern?

The Black Label Burger ($38) — a thick dry-aged beef burger with caramelized onions and pommes frites — is the signature dish. The Soufflé for Two ($26) is the signature dessert, and the Dry-Aged Côte de Boeuf ($189 for two) is the signature steak.

Is Minetta Tavern expensive?

It’s firmly upscale. Burgers run $31–$38, entrées $35–$45, steaks $47–$189, sides $14–$18, and desserts $15–$26. A dinner for two with a starter, two mains, a side, and dessert typically lands in the $150–$250 range before drinks, tax, and tip — more if the Côte de Boeuf is involved.

How much is the soufflé at Minetta Tavern?

The Soufflé for Two is $26, available in Grand Marnier or chocolate. It’s made to order, so tell your server early in the meal.

Does Minetta Tavern serve lunch?

Yes — lunch is served Wednesday–Friday from 12:00–3:30pm, with items like the Lobster Roll ($35) and Minetta French Dip ($34). Weekend brunch runs Saturday–Sunday 11am–3:30pm.

Where is Minetta Tavern located?

113 MacDougal Street (at the corner of Minetta Lane), New York, NY 10012, in Greenwich Village. The phone number is (212) 475-3850.

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