Tribeca Grill | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 1990 |
Owner(s) | Robert De Niro, Drew Nieporent, among others |
Head chef | Stephane Motir |
Food type | New American |
Street address | 375 Greenwich Street (at Franklin Street) |
City | New York City |
County | New York |
State | New York |
Postal/ZIP Code | 10013 |
Tribeca Grill is a New American restaurant at 375 Greenwich Street (at Franklin Street) in Tribeca, Manhattan, New York City, co-owned by Robert De Niro and Drew Nieporent. Celebrity investors include Bill Murray, Sean Penn, Christopher Walken, Ed Harris, and Lou Diamond Phillips, among others.[1][2][3][4] It opened in 1990.[5] The Executive Chef is Stephane Motir. The large mahogany bar in the center of the restaurant is from the former Maxwell's Plum restaurant.
Restaurateur Drew Nieporent had opened a restaurant in Tribeca in 1985 called Montrachet, naming it after the Burgundy wine region. The actor Robert De Niro, who was a regular customer at Montrachet, is quoted as saying "I always thought of having a restaurant — a place where people could meet and talk. Drew had Montrachet a few blocks away, and I said, well, let me ask Drew if he wants to do it."[6]
The restaurant was designed by architect Lo-Yi Chan.[7] It is housed in the building that was once the home of Martinson Coffee, and now houses the Tribeca Film Center. It is a central gathering place during the annual Tribeca Film Festival. Large paintings on the wall are original paintings by Robert De Niro Sr.[8] A 2000 interior renovation included the addition of large lighting fixtures by the architect David Rockwell.
The à la carte menu at Tribeca Grill changes on a seasonal basis, and on the basis of available ingredients. Some menu items have remained on the menu since the restaurant opened in 1990.
Since 2002, Tribeca Grill has been a recipient of the Wine Spectator Grand Award.[9]
In 2013, Zagats gave Tribeca Grill a food rating of 23.[4]
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