Alligator Pear (Now Tara Mor)

American restaurant · Chelsea

Alligator Pear (Now Tara Mor)

American restaurant · Chelsea

150 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001

Highlights

Alligator Pear is a cozy upscale eatery where New American cuisine shines, offering everything from exquisite beignets to delightful craft cocktails.

150 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001 Get directions

alligatorpearnyc.com

@taramorny

$50–100 · Menu

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@eater

"One of the cuisines hardest to get right in NYC is the Cajun and Creole cooking of New Orleans. Alligator Pear made an attempt when it opened this year, but there were several notable failures, including a fried catfish so thickly crusted with blue cornmeal that it had to be pounded to get at the flesh. But even worse were fresh oysters thickly coated with garlic and cheese, at five bucks a pop. What a horrifying thing to do to an oyster!" - Robert Sietsema

The 10 Worst Dishes of 2023 - Eater NY

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@infatuation

"Taking your team to New Orleans seems like a NSFW no-no, but you can bring a bit of (supervised) Mardi Gras energy to your team dinner at Alligator Pear. Inspired by The Big Easy, this three-story restaurant serves crowd-pleasing Creole food a couple blocks from Midtown. The two main dining rooms have their own bars, decked out with Jazz Fest posters and hanging ferns. In true NOLA spirit, the cocktails are strong, and you’ll need all the fried food you can get to soak them up. Order highly shareable servings of blue crab beignets, fried alligator bites, and family-style platters of shrimp and andouille jambalaya." - Neha Talreja, Bryan Kim, Hannah Albertine

Where To Have Your Next Team Dinner - New York - The Infatuation

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@infatuation

"A NOLA-themed restaurant in Midtown, Alligator Pear is a useful spot for your next team dinner, with three stories of space and crowd-pleasing Creole food. The two main dining rooms have their own bars, decked out with Jazz Fest posters and the same hanging ferns you’ve seen on balconies in the French Quarter. In case you need somewhere discreet to hide your drunk middle managers, there’s also private dining upstairs and in the wine cellar. In true NOLA spirit, the cocktails are strong, and you’ll need all the fried food you can get to soak them up. Order highly shareable servings of blue crab beignets, fried alligator bites, and family-style platters of shrimp and andouille jambalaya. An extra round of powdered sugar beignets will keep your co-workers happy until next quarter." - Neha Talreja

Alligator Pear - Review - Midtown West - New York - The Infatuation

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@eater

"Alligator Pear will open in the Garment District from New Orleans native Dominick Lee." - Emma Orlow

NYC’s Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings: Spring 2023 - Eater NY

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@davidcho

Things I want to eat in New York

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Eui Sun Chung

Google

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Penn District, this restaurant (or bar) offers a unique atmosphere with its spacious layout filled with flowers and greenery. The classic burger exceeded expectations—it was absolutely delicious. The salmon dish was also perfectly balanced, served with asparagus and risotto, adding just the right touch of flavor. Warning – The restaurant has changed its name, so it might be a bit tricky to find.

Claire Bear

Google

Excellent bar in Midtown, close to Penn Station. I love their martinis and their fries — they also have an extensive list of cocktails — with probably the best bistro burger in the city! I’ll definitely need to come back

Mandi Abdalla Hernandez-Jimenez

Google

A dream come true venue, culinary and experience! Food 11/10 Service 10/10 They do make you order everything upfront but it’s great service, loveliest ladies serving & hosting. Drink 10/10 and those beignets 100/10 😋 I had to order another bag of them! (I never do that!) Gorgeous ambiance, high ceilings, wonderful hostess, doorman, 20/10 music and psa system 🎵 and worth every single dollar, weight gain and liver ache! I rarely repeat places especially plates but I wanna go back and eat and pay for everything all over again

Carolina Santiago

Google

To start, we ordered the Cheese & Charcuterie Board—an excellent choice. For the main dishes, we enjoyed the NY Strip Steak and Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo. Every dish was outstanding, truly the best we've had. The ambiance was beautifully designed—both elegant and relaxing—and the service was absolutely superb. Highly recommended!

Google

Solid! I took a gamble on a place I never tried before when family popped into town. The food is pretty appealing but not exceptional. I got the bistro burger which was fine, they cooked it to the right temperature which I appreciated. Overall what I really valued was the service which was excellent. I was also able to make a reservation pretty last minute on a Friday night and we got seated immediately.

Alex Tasiopoulos

Google

I can't rave about this place more. Exceeded expectations. I used a Pulsd voucher and wasn't expecting anything much, but they really went above and beyond. Delicious food, amazing drinks, and what really sold me was the impeccable service. The staff here was incredibly professional, super coordinated, and very friendly. From the host stand, to the bar, to the table- this was a great experience and I hope to come back.

Rose Khan

Google

We had a great experience at Alligator Pear! The ambiance and decor is very nice, and our servers were kind and attentive! We shared the arancini (black truffle and parmesan) as an appetizer, ordered blackened salmon and shrimp alfredo for entrees, and the creme brûlée cheesecake for dessert! Everything was delicious— our only criticism was that the arancini could have used a little more salt. Overall, we had a great dinner experience and would recommend!

JAY BLESSED

Google

One of my favorite places near Penn Station. One of my go-to places in the city for lunch meetings; lunch specials are enticingly priced. Their happy hour is from 5-7pm and is absolutely worth the visit! Food is good. Drinks are amazing! I love their passion fruit margaritas. Ambiance is dimly lit, cozy and buzzing. Their staff hits all the hospitality and service marks. Special shout out to GM, Penelope. She is a hands-on leader and definitely a valuable asset to this team!!