One Last Look: Tribeca Grill

Because it’s the end of a distinctly Tribeca era, I couldn’t resist one last round of images from Tribeca Grill, which has been on Greenwich and Franklin for 35 years. Lucky for me I snuck in twice for dinner in the past week — it’s been packed, so if you are trying to do the same tonight or tomorrow, go early. And get the burger.

It really is a classic. The exposed brick and pipes, the penny-tile floors, the loading dock, the corner door — and of course the stained glass lamps. Those were designed by Tribecan and architect David Rockwell for a refresh in 2000, and they are iconic. Then there’s the dozens of movie posters from co-owner Robert De Niro’s career and more, plus probably a hundred newspaper stories and plaques from 30 years of sponsored Downtown Little League teams lining the walls downstairs. And of course a nod to the center bar: I think that is what makes the place so lively. Plus it allows diners to get all the catbird seats at the window. Don’t know what’s coming to that spot next, but I hope they keep the layout.

The last service is Saturday. And the Nieporent brothers and Marty Shapiro are still working the room.

 

 

3 Comments

  1. The last couple of times I have eaten here the experience has been uninspired, but I am still very sad to see it go.

    Thank you for keeping us informed.

  2. Just back from a farewell dinner. It’s been a while since we were last there… probably pre-pandemic. While I remember it being better, it was good and it’s sad to see such a long-time neighborhood stalwart closing.

  3. It probably wasn’t to their advantage to keep the same chef and menu, and yet, and yet… the service was impeccable– never rushed, always pleasant and personable, and the space itself was/is beautiful. We went on the last night. So sad about the closing. I held an fundraiser upstairs for my non profit company and it was glorious.

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