Menu to Taste

Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi

Afro-Caribbean · New York · Chef Kwame Onwuachi

Ranked No. 39 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants, Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi in New York serves Afro-Caribbean cuisine inside Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall. Chef Kwame Onwuachi draws on West African and Bronx culinary influences, serving signature braised oxtails with rice and peas.

10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Upper West Side, NY 10023, New York

  • Outstanding Chef
  • La Liste 2026
  • #39 North America's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • POG Nutcracker (18) — Rum, passionfruit, orange, guava. NYC beach cocktail remix inspired by street nutcracker culture.
  • Gourmet Jello Shot - Tequila Punch (8) — Tequila punch jello shot with tropical fruit flavors.
  • Panchito (17) — Pisco, sorrel, acid-reduced pineapple. Caribbean-South American fusion.
  • Appleton Estate 17 yr (2005)
  • Seasonal Cocktail (17) — Rotating seasonal creation.
  • Gourmet Jello Shot - Strawberry Daiquiri (8) — Elevated strawberry daiquiri jello shot. Playful nod to street culture.
  • Glenfiddich (12)

Dishes

  • Bodega Special (16) — Brownie with powdered-doughnut ice cream and sorrel. NYC bodega nostalgia elevated to fine dining.
  • Fried Plantains (10) — Sweet fried plantains.
  • Mains / Entrées (42)
  • Typical bill for two (after tip) | ~ (385)
  • Signature Pastrami Suya (120)
  • Egusi Dumplings (20) — Crab and sea bass in brick red egusi sauce. Signature dish blending Nigerian flavors with refined technique.
  • African Pastrami (72) — On-the-bone interpretation of pastrami with African spice blend. Chef's ambitious interpretation of classic deli meets African heritage.
  • Takeout Mushrooms (34) — Highly-rated vegetarian dish with NYC bodega-inspired presentation. Wild mushroom medley with umami-rich preparation.
  • Short Rib Pastrami Suya (120)
  • Small shares / appetizers | ~mid (20)

Tasting Menu

  • Short Rib Pastrami Suya (star dish) (120)

Wines

  • Champagne by the Glass (22) — Rotating selection of Champagne to complement the bold Caribbean flavors.
  • White Wine Selection (16) — Curated white wines selected to pair with spiced Caribbean dishes.
  • Chassagne-Montrachet
  • Rioja
  • Barolo
  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Puligny-Montrachet
  • Chablis
  • Bordeaux

The Experience

Expect a lively atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.

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