The Bottom Line
- Laid-back and affordable
- Sidewalk dining
- Varied menu
- Funky decor
- Service can be slow
Description
- Location --353 Greenwich at Harrison Street.
- Getting There -- Take the 1,9 to Franklin Street or the 2,3,A,C, or E to Chambers.
- Reservations -- 212-274-9403
- Things To Do Nearby -- Take a walking tour of Tribeca, enjoy Washington Market Park.
Guide Review - Yaffa's in Tribeca
At lunch, you have a wide choice of sandwiches, salads and entrees (including several vegetarian options) -- all named after celebrities. Try Charlie Chaplin (black bean soup) and Cher (house salad) for a light lunch, or splurge on Sidney Poitier (pepper-crusted tuna with crispy, jasmine rice cake. At dinner, Yaffa's also offers a tapas menu.
Stop by for Cous Cous Night on Thursdays and sample Yaffa's famous cous cous (five varieties including the Cous Cous Royale with meat, chicken and lamb).
Yaffa's also serves high tea (call 24 hours in advance for reservations), featuring 20 kinds of tea and a full menu of cucumber sandwiches, scones, and the like.
Service can sometimes be slow -- if you're in a rush, try someplace else. And Yaffa's is definitely more laid-back than posh -- don't bring your uptight boss or your trendoid friend. But stop by if you want good food in a casual, funky atmosphere in the heart of Tribeca.
