Eat · Lower Manhattan (9/11 Memorial to City Hall)
Fraunces Tavern
A pub in an 18th-century building where George Washington bade farewell to his officers in 1783: a seated lunch or a drink near Wall Street, with a small museum upstairs; check hours and book for groups.
- Washington's farewell in 1783
- Museum upstairs
- A pub near Wall Street
- Order: A pub lunch
- Table seating
- Walk-in window: 14:00–17:00
- Queue risk: 11:30–14:00
- Book ahead
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Rules in force · 9Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…Subway stations have few lifts and many stairs
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
- New York ↗Subway stations have few lifts and many stairs: with large suitcases, take a taxi or ride-hail car instead.
- New York ↗Popular sights (the 9/11 Museum, the observation decks, some Broadway shows) sell timed tickets: book before you fix your day.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, when you can walk in, what to order
Go now?
Open?
Lunch to late evening; check the day
Busy this hour
Estimate by hour below
Easiest walk-in
14:00–17:00
Reservations
Reserve ahead
Paying
Cards taken
Per person
US$25–552026 estimate · check
Walk-in windows
Tip
Format
A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking
How to order
- Ask for a table on the ground floor or the bar.
- Order from the menu and specials.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 18–22%, close to US habits.
Allergies and diets
- AskVegetarian · A few dishes. · say: “I do not eat meat.”
- AskVegan · Ask.
- AskHalal · Ask. · say: “No pork, please.”
- AskGluten-free · Ask. · say: “I need gluten-free.”
- AskNut allergy · Ask.
Paying
Cards taken
- Ask the price of specials.
- Cards accepted; tip 18–22%.
- Tip 18–22% at sit-down restaurants; menu prices exclude tax and tip.
Booking
- Booking
- Reserve ahead
- Reservations
- Taken
- Note
- Book ahead for groups and busy evenings.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where this place is, how to get there, and what is around it
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How to order here
The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.
- 1Ask for a table on the ground floor or the bar.
- 2Order from the menu and specials.
No shared language? Point at the dish or a photo of it. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.
What to say
| In English | Say or show | Sounds like |
|---|---|---|
| How much is it? | How much is this? | prices are usually shown |
| The check, please | Can I get the check? | US usage |
| To go | For here or to go? | a common question at counters |
| Hello | Hi / Hey | casual and universal |
| Thank you | Thanks | said constantly |
Portions and sharing
- Check whether a tip is already included for a large group.
Extras, condiments and what costs extra
- Service charge: May be added for groups — Check the bill.
Paying and tipping
Sit-down restaurants: about 18–22%, close to US habits.
- Ask the price of specials.
- Cards accepted; tip 18–22%.
- Tipping: 18–22% at restaurants; $1–2 a drink; round up taxis.
- Tip 18–22% at sit-down restaurants; menu prices exclude tax and tip.
- Check that a service charge is not already included for groups.
- Many delis and bodegas take cash only; carry small bills.
At the table
- Lunch specials are cheaper than dinner at the same restaurant.
Price and paying
- Typical spend
- US$25–55 per person (2026 estimate)
Paying, diet and allergies
Paying
Accepted.
Major cards.
Phone payments.
Diet and allergies
Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.
- Vegetarianask
A few dishes.
Show: I do not eat meat.
- Veganask
Ask.
- Halalask
Ask.
Show: No pork, please.
- Gluten-freeask
Ask.
Show: I need gluten-free.
- Nut allergyask
Ask.
What is in the dishes
- Fish and chipsfish
Read from the menu names and notes; recipes vary and cross-contact is not tested. Check with the kitchen.
Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Who it suits, booking, closures
- How to book
- Phone or online.
- How far ahead
- 1 to 2 days for groups
- No-show / cancel fee
- Check the policy
- Dress code
- Casual.
| When | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Public holidays | check before you go | Hours vary. |
| Some days | check before you go | Confirm. |
Show the kitchen
Tap a need to get a large screen you can hold up to staff. The wording is the guide’s; a helper who reads the language should confirm it if your allergy is serious.
Hour by hour, with queue times
Quietest listed hour: 11:00 (light).
- 11:00lightlittle or no wait
- 12:00heavyexpect a line
- 13:00packedexpect a long line
- 14:00busya short wait is possible
- 17:00heavyexpect a line
- 18:00packedexpect a long line
- 19:00heavyexpect a line
- 21:00busya short wait is possible
Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.
Comfort, facts and cons
Hygiene and comfort
- Restrooms
- Restroom on site · accessible restroom: check
- Seating
- Chairs at tables
- Kids
- kids' menu: ask · stroller: caution · Fine outside the rush
- Access
- step-free: partial · A historic building; confirm steps
Hygiene
- A standard restaurant kitchen.
Facts
- Reservations
- Taken — Book ahead for groups and busy evenings.
- Capabilities
- food · toilet · seated_rest
- Getting there
- Pearl Street, Lower Manhattan · ~5 min walk
Cons
- Busy at lunch and after work near Wall Street.
- Mid-range prices.
- Hours change; confirm.
Dish glossary
| On the menu | What it is | Order it how |
|---|---|---|
| Prix fixe | A set-price menu. | Ask if one is offered. |
| Pint | A large glass of beer. | Order a pint or a half. |
| Happy hour | Discounted drinks in the early evening. | Ask the hours. |
| Special | A dish of the day. | Ask the price. |
Price check
- locals pay
- Mains are US$18–34; the price is the same for everyone.
- tourist price
- Wall Street locations add a business-lunch premium.
- rule
- Ask the price of specials.
| Extra on the table | Typical charge | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Service charge | May be added for groups | Check the bill. |
Deep dive
Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it worth a visit?
For the history and a seated lunch, yes.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is it busy at lunch?
Yes near Wall Street; go before 12:00 or after 14:00.Yes near Wall Street; go before 12:00 PM or after 2:00 PM.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is the museum upstairs open?
Check the museum's own hours and ticket; it is separate from the restaurant.
Is it the actual building?
The building dates from the 18th century and has been restored; check the museum for the history.
If it is closed or full
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Used as a seated rest node in New York in 4 days.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — New York City (eat)
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Source: Opening hours
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Source: Best time
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The easiest walk-in window or the quietest hour in this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.