432088 Thu Aug 16 16:52:49 -0700 2007 7 18 Manhattan 0 2853100 Hick from Missouri needs to know. Is this place a tourist trap or worthy for lunch? Thu Aug 16 16:52:49 -0700 2007 19947 steveb 1 2853210 Fraunces Tavern is fine, but definitely not worth going out of your way for and overpriced for what it is. Thu Aug 16 17:33:58 -0700 2007 2853100 10216 Lucia 2 2853762 It's just a bar that's really old. Nothing special. Thu Aug 16 21:17:00 -0700 2007 2853210 68886 slep 1 2853844 It's interesting historically and the building is great. It's not particularly expensive for lunch and is a good area for sightseeing. Thu Aug 16 22:13:47 -0700 2007 2853100 119881 aha 1 2854357 When I worked downtown, I used to meet business associates here for breakfast - it's quiet, comfortable, and not totally overpriced. A good time to see the place if it's on your list. Fri Aug 17 07:06:28 -0700 2007 2853100 12622 Striver 1 2854364 I haven't been in a while. But when I was there it didn't seem touristy. It seemed more of a business lunch crowd. It seemed a little pricey but wasn't too bad. It's a beautiful space/building. Fri Aug 17 07:10:25 -0700 2007 2853100 104084 LNG212 1 2854668 awesome. for a historic building, the bar portion is terrible. it's like a 1988 bar outside boston. the restaurant has mediocre food for way too much money. it's a shame but definitely a bad idea. Fri Aug 17 08:29:49 -0700 2007 2853100 14393 sam1 1 2854859 I disagree with the negative reviews. I think the food at Frances Tauvern is quite tasty and the historical aspects of the restaurant are very interesting. Especially if you are visiting New York! If you do go, be sure to try the custard dessert they have. It's great! Fri Aug 17 09:14:17 -0700 2007 2853100 75862 newfoodie