Wayfare Tavern Review

I have been wanting to go here since it opened way back in June, and I finally went last week. Better late than never!

It's chef Tyler Florence's flagship restaurant in the financial district in the space that used to be Rubicon restaurant. Tyler Florence has a show on the Food Network and has previously hosted a bunch of shows before his current one, Tyler's Ultimate. He is also an author of many cooking books. Here's a pic of him:



He wasn't there on the night I went but oh well! It was still a great dining experience. The restaurant itself is really beautiful. It has 2 floors and the inside is decorated like a chic chalet. It has wood panel walls, dark paint and animal trophies on the walls. Some people might not fancy that, but I thought it was cool.

We were sat downstairs in a booth near the bar. They also have a bar upstairs but it is pretty small. It was really crowded with a lot of professional looking people. There were quite a few business dinners going on and a lot of talking. It was a little loud, but I didn't mind because I hate quiet stuffy restaurants. Might not be a great place for a first date ;)

So we ordered wine and appetizers first. The steak tartare was the best I have ever had. We also had a beet salad which was ok, but it was a beet salad so how good could it possibly be. They had a good wine selection, mostly California.

The main courses were a mixture. I had pork shank that was really delicious and perfectly cooked. We also had fried chicken and Hawaiian tuna. They were both good but nothing incredible. We had one dish that was not good, the grilled branzino, that was very dry and bland. I have to say that their mac and cheese is probably the best I have ever had!

For the most part, the food was good but a bit inconsistent. Some good dishes, some ok, some crappy. It's a good place to eat at least once just for the experience. They do change the menu every few months, so maybe I will go back again when they have new dishes.

One last thing, be careful if you're on a diet! They don't have many light choices, and even the veggies are covered in butter and sauces.

Be sure to make a reservation if you want to eat here!

www.wayfaretavern.com