Uh oh -- the hype, the falling over one's own ankle to recommend this place ... the write ups and stars given --- why? But based on those, we decided to come here for brunch and started our meal with a pastry basket. Underbaked and tasting as if it were baked in the microwave ... but certainly reheated there ... assuming that we never had good French pastry? Assuming that we'll find it tasty because it's overpriced? Moving on to our orders, the mushroom omelette was ok, the Camembert eggs somewhat overdone ... and the avo toast -- a piece of bread thrown onto the griddle with about a gallon of cheap cooking oil that then soaked into the bread, gently leaking onto the plate once dished, crust burnt to coal consistency -- a poached egg for extra $5. Oh, and don't bother with espresso based drinks either. The wait staff is great and friendly -- too bad the restaurant sucks. Don't do it -- you're welcome. read more

Love this spot. Really beautiful ambiance and everyone is really friendly. Food is excellent. Great spot for a date too. Highly recommend.

Unfortunately, the brunch offerings are not nearly as good as the decor/ambience would leave one to believe. Both my friend and I ordered the Eggs Benedict and found it to be disappointingly average. Service was also mediocre - we had to flag people down to refill our waters. read more

Claudette - Eggs Benedict - French Near Me - New York, New York

This is a neighborhood favorite of mine. The space feels quaint and classy, the service is always on-point, and the food is solid. I generally love this place for dinner, but found the lunch options quite limited, and feel that there could be healthier vegetarian options in the lunch menu. At night, the vegetable tagine is a standout, but in the day this isn't available. The sweet potato falafel, while delicious, is deep fried and very heavy. Served with fries, it certainly doesn't make for a healthy meal, although they do have some healthier sides to supplement, like hte delicious watermelon feta salad or the unique truffle hummus. The artichokes here are also delicious (and decadent), and they have several other great salads on their menu. I would definitely recommend coming here for dinner as a vegetarian, but for lunch it's a bit more disappointing. read more

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Very nice atmosphere, and the food looked good. I just stopped in to sit at the bar and have a cocktail. Bartender was very friendly, drink was made well. A little on the expensive side but a nice experience. read more

Claudette - a martini with a green olive garnish - French Near Me - New York, New York

Claudette's is me and husband's new go to restaurant for lunch! The staff and management is always pleasant and everyone is always ready to help out in any way they can. The food is amazing! Each table is served greek olives in a seashell. The fish sandwich is fantastic and the beer batter on the fish is very flavorful. The side green salad with pickled onions and radish is very good. My husband gets the lamb burger which he says is very authentic and very tasty! read more

Bright, airy and vibrant location with aesthetic interior, outdoor seating and indoor/outdoor seats when the doors are all open, but no seat is bad. Friendly servers with solid service. Every meal is beautifully presented and delicious + there's something for everybody. Great cocktails and wines. Slightly noisy when crowded but not too bad, even the older crowd didnt mind. read more

Claudette - interior - French Near Me - New York, New York

I have been terribly remiss by not reviewing Claudette sooner (pre-Covid visit). I have such fond memories of an establishment that knows how to pull out all the stops and enable you to fall in love with them. Do you enjoy dining in elegant and cozy surroundings that resemble a French countryside? Does the idea of savoring rustic, delicious French and North African cuisine make your mouth water? Are you appreciative of service that is exemplary whereupon staff go above and beyond to make your dining experience a memorable one? If you answered yes to the above questions (you should have answered yes to all 3!), then head on over to Washington Square Park area/5th Avenue where you will be warmly greeted by Claudette. I wish I had more Claudette dining experiences under my belt but as I write this review, I hope it will persuade you to visit. On this glorious summer evening, we dined semi outdoor meaning not exactly on the sidewalk but near the open window and the vibe could not be better: quaint, mature and just gorgeous. Perfect for date night or with friends. We kept it simple. My meal was accompanied by a crisp glass of Rose--delicious! We ordered the Gazpacho soup and their Roasted Organic Chicken. The soup was infused with dill, topped with rustic, homemade croutons and very tasty. The chicken, as the waiter described it, was prepared/brined in advance. When it arrived, it was served with Provencal vegetables on a wooden board. The chicken was tender, simple but with a lot of flavor. Our experience was wonderful and I am so looking forward to returning. They have Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m daily as well as brunch. Unfortunately I do not have any photos to share from this dining experience. Put this restaurant on your priority list of must visit places. read more

I stumble upon this place while walking to Washington park, it was so cute and had such a great happy hour, the bar is small but the service was Great. A hidden gem. The oysters were fresh and $1 each so you could order 6 or 12 , the fries were amazing ! The drinks were also really great specially the margarita !! The pink flamingo was a bit sweet but if you like that totally worth it! A great place for happy hour and date night read more

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Amazing spot - I recommend you check it out :) you'll love it Good vibes, good energy read more

I have been wanting to come to this restaurant for a while. The location is great but overall was dissatisfied with my experience. I had a 2:30 reservation and was told the kitchen was closing at 2:45/3pm. When I had called to make the initial reservation this information was not disclosed. I had no issues with our waiter service. However, I found the portion size to be very small. I ordered the chopped salad and added chicken. For an additional $10, the chicken was small. Also, for a chopped salad, the lettuce was not chopped. My friends ordered the lettuce eggs benedict, I was not impressed. The presentation did not look like the other photos. Would probably come here for just drinks and apps but not return for brunch. read more

Claudette - French Near Me - New York, New York

Claudette is a super cute spot that I almost forgot I wanted to visit until I joined some friends here for brunch the other day! After visiting, though, I'd certainly be willing to come back again soon. I was hungry after not really having eaten dinner the night before, and was very pleased with the brunch portion sizes here! I got the house made granola as well as the salmon & eggs. Of the two dishes, surprisingly the house made granola ended up being my favorite. It was a great mix of salty and sweet, and I'd get this granola on its own if Claudette ever packaged/sold it! The salmon & eggs was also good, although the eggs were more-so a highlight here than the salmon, which seemed a bit on the dry side. But nevertheless, a well balanced dish overall! We got our food very quickly and plenty of water / drinks refills - nothing to complain about when it comes to service. Another solid brunch spot! read more

Claudette - Cured salmon & eggs - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Claudette transported us to Paris. The ambiance was very fitting -- a checkered blue tablecloth with fancy silverware and heat lamps on all sides. We were both going to get French Toast, when a lady next to us on her maybe 4th glass of wine, told us the Special Burger of the day was great. Fun atmosphere. My friend decided to order that, saying it was fantastic. This Special Burger and French Toast was THE BEST burger and french toast we've ever had. The French fries tasted like Lays Masala Magic chips and the sauce was like a paprika aioli. The French Toast made with Brioche bread was *chef's kiss* and was glazed with cinnamon cream cheese and maple syrup. It was topped with walnuts, strawberries, très bon raspberries, bananas, and powdered sugar. The service was amazing, and even though the food took a tad long to arrive, we let it slide because the food was really good. read more

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Everything about this restaurant works. The location, the decor, the bar, the menu, the food. But the service. Unfortunately this is one of those places that has the unfortunate problem of not so good staff in an otherwise lovely setting And it all starts and ends at the door, where the hostess - from the evening of February 9, 2023 - did her best to ensure rudeness was the first and last impression we had of this restaurant Pity. Skip the attitude, and just Uber an order, hopefully the hostess won't be involved and ruin that too. read more

Excellent service. delicious food. Small portions. Drinks were "eh" - just very uninspired.

We went here for lunch with friends a few weeks ago on a very hot day and sat outside in their patio seating. It was unfortunately a very uncomfortable experience due to extremely slow service and the weather - the patio seating turned into a greenhouse and there was no air conditioning or ventilation. We were sweating the entire time and it didn't help that we had to wait an hour for our food. The food itself was quite mediocre and didn't really make the wait worth it. We tried the Omelet and Shakshouka, which were both just fine and nothing to write home about. We honestly just couldn't wait to pay the bill and get out of there. We might return for another meal indoors to give them a second chance but probably not for a while! read more

Claudette - Wild Mushroom Omelette - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Great food, service and ambiance! Try the salads... Off the hook! Eggs Benedict was great too! read more

This is an Alec Baldwin haunt and can be spotted from time to time. I ate her on a Sunday night and the place was modestly busy. We ate outside and were very comfortable with a private heater and a room to ourselves. The fried artichokes were great, crisp with a citrus sauce. The portion size was great to share. The Claudette burger was well constructed and featured a triple creme cheese , caramelized sherried onions snd was cooked perfectly medium rare served with piping hot fresh cut fries. I'd say the $28 burger was worth the price. Service was great although servers were being sent hone and mid dinner, we would get a new one. read more

Claudette - Fried artichoke hearts. - French Near Me - New York, New York

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One bad server can ruin the whole experience. A nice restaurant with overall good service, except for this one server who was insulting and rude. For the price you pay, you deserve better service. This one older bald white man with small round glasses and a white goatie, is so arrogant that he forgets this is New York, not Paris. He told us we can't order dessert because they have other people waiting for the table. The rudeness in which he told us that, without giving us any indication that we were on a time restrain, made us feel so insulted. Do we deserve this kind of arrogant service in a city where we have so many good restaurants where they make you feel like guests! read more

I love their outdoor setup. You can easily keep the door ajar for ventilation. There's floor level heater per cabin, so you won't be cold. They are now having happy hour oyster specials Thursday-Sunday. Their food from my past visits were satisfying. Nothing memorable, but solid. Some dishes seemed overpriced, as some mentioned read more

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Was brought here for a drink post shenanigans and we tried some of the eats too. The place is quaint and beautifully decorated. Great spot to get together with some friends and good fare. It was really warm on the interior, and though today was chilly, we decided to sit outside because the sun was out and we were initially hot from walking. We got a few looks by mischievous/curious folks passing by. We were lucky enough to enjoy happy hour: I tried the Ricard Spritz which was unique and tasty. Flavors of anise and peach roamed the glass. My friend had the Morrocaine. Both drinks were great! Shortly after ordering the hors d'oeuvres came out and we shared pommes frites (french fries) which came with a smokey orange-colored dip. The fries seemed to have some autumnal flavors attached. Reminded me of pumpkin or a squash. The sweet potato falafel is a small plate but that's because it doesn't need to be larger. The two pieces satisfy. It comes with harissa, greens, and jalapeño slices. It's quite spicy on it's own. If you want to dim it down, I tasted a piece with a small dollop of the truffle hummus on top. Perfect combination of flavors! Definitely go for it! Post noshing and drinks, my friend ordered a glass of wine for added warmth as it began to get chillier. She had something with a G, don't recall the type. She loved that too. Our server Kelsey was amazing! She was wonderful with recommending flavors and foods and explained that the pêche de la crème doesn't have any dairy inside it for my dieting needs. The prices here are a bit on the high end, so expect to spend at least $33pp not including tip if ordering drinks and eats. I have yet to venture into their restrooms, to describe the cleanliness and coolness of them. Perhaps I'll update this review after the next tim I visit. Overall, it's a great spot. Relatively quiet area despite being on 5th Ave. Happy eats! read more

Claudette - Front: Spritz Ricard Rear: Morrocaine - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Would probably give 3.5 stars if I could - the restaurant itself is nice, a little cramped, and the food was decent but not super memorable. The crispy skin salmon was VERY good, everything else was just average. Yellowfin tuna was okay, cocktails were okay, bibb lettuce salad was okay, and I'd skip the whole grilled fish read more

*Food presentation: 4/5 (my steak frites was delicious and cooked to medium perfection; friends ordered lobster eggs benedict on special but it was plated with only 2-3 small pieces of lobster meat) *Food flavor: 5/5 *Service: 4/5 *Menu: 3/5 *Price: 4/5 (most entrees average priced, but $12 for a side of pomme frites seems very steep) *OVERALL: 4/5 A slightly modern take on classic French fare, Claudette delivers in most regards. We were seated quickly, met the server quickly, and food arrived within 20 minutes. Server was attentive yet not disruptingly so. As with sister restaurants Bobo and Rosemary's, at Claudette you can expect a delicious plate of food crafted and servedwith care. read more

Very good food but a bit expensive for the portion size. Dined outside and it was a bit cold early March, even with "closed" outdoor and heating. The service was good ok, nothing special. The flavor of the fries was very unique and good. The gnocchi just melts in your mouth and was perfectly cooked without being chewy. Delightful but would have appreciated extra Parmesan and maybe bread for the table (French style). The dinner did come with a complimentary salad from the chef but overall was expecting a bit more either from the waiters or a warmer vibe. Would go back to try other food. I wish they also had more of the wines by the glass. Only a few were offered by the glass. It didn't seem like any of the waiters were French. Would go back to try more dishes, although a bit pricy for sure. read more

Claudette - Claudette burger with fries - both really good. Recommend the fries - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Super cute place, south of France vibes. Love the wait staff's yellow aprons and kind of wish they were overalls that I could wear myself! Nice wine list. Ordered the garden niçoise, was on the salty side but I like that. My friend ordered the steak which came with nothing so she also ordered two vegetable based sides. I had the chicken, which was fine, not remarkable. The sides for the chicken were also very salty and this time a bit too much. Overall, we still had a good time and I would gladly come back when the weather is nice for some oysters and wine outside. read more

Pandemic dining review: Outdoor seating: great ambience given the situation. Adequately wide space that isn't too close to cars, and lovely set up of table clothes and tables. The tables are spaced decently apart. Bathroom available to diners. Safety: feels very safe with questionnaires and temperature checks for guests. Food: menu hasn't changed too much relative to pre-COVID, which is refreshing. Would recommend the eggs Benedict as a staple! Wish there were more gluten free modifications, however. read more

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Good lamb burger, good people watching, and friendly but unobtrusive service made up for the overall lack of elbow room. If I was a local, I'd probably be there with regularity. I always love an unstuffy French place. read more

Claudette - Side table by the door. - French Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for dinner with family and friends after reading some good reviews but sadly, it didn't live up to the hype. The food is good but the portions are small for the price you pay. The overall space is nice, if a little cramped and the hostesses were very nice and welcoming. Unfortunately, the servers we had were not that. They were very pushy and seemed to be in a rush even though to restaurant wasn't busy. Throwing our food down and quickly walking away not asking if everything looked right or who's dish was who's. They put the coffee we ordered down so forcefully that it spilled out and all into the saucer and onto the table. With so many other French places in the city, this place is a one and done for me. read more

A hidden gem in NYC's village! Featuring French cuisine with North African touches, this place has effortless class in a laid back atmosphere. We love the food here, give the braised lamb shank a try! The sous-chef Katie Foster is an amazing chef and manager! Thank you for creating a lovely experience. We'll be back! read more

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Claudette is one of those places that has been on "my list" to check out for forever, but it took me awhile to get here... and now I see why. It's super cute, very French brasserie inspired and has a nice variety of food options (honestly the mediterranean leaning food was better than the standard french-American foods). The food itself was fine, as was the brunch atmosphere, if a bit loud. The service was SUPER slow and not particularly friendly, but tolerable. Overall, I deff didn't mind that it took me so long to try Claudette and not sure I'd rush back... but overall a decent brunch experience read more

Disappointed! I brought a party of 6 to celebrate my birthday on a recent Saturday evening. I have been coming to Claudette for years and was excited to celebrate here. But the entire evening was a mess. First the decibel level was so loud that we could barely speak to each other. Cocktails for 6 took forever and were served 3 at a time, to the wrong people. We ordered wine and it also took forever to come, without wine glasses! It was served in brandy snifters. The food, when it finally came, was good but the ambiance and service were so poor that by that time the food could not make up for it. Really sad overall. Not what it used to be. read more

Came here for lunch on a weekday and we were seated and taken care of very quickly. The inside offers a bright atmosphere and it's quiet enough for good conversation. The interior was also nicely decorated for the holidays in early December. We ordered le pain tunisien which came with hummmus and the hummus was so good! I usually don't like hummus (I'll eat it but won't really go out of my way to get it), but from some recommendations, I decided to get this dish and was very pleased. We also got the sweet potato falafel but unfortunately it was too spicy for my liking. From some side conversation, I heard that they do have private party seating space downstairs so this is a good option to look into for any special events you might be having. For my main dish I got the grilled branzino and while the fish and sauce were delicious and complimented each other very well, I was disappointed that a grain didn't come with the dish. After eating the fish and the tomatoes and sauce, I was still very hungry and wish there was something to pair with the fish like rice or bread or even potatoes. Someone from my table got the crispy hake sandwich and that came with a bun and fries. I wish there was just something more with the branzino. Overall it was a positive experience but I'd have to give it a 3.5-4. It quite pricey for the dishes and probably overpriced for that matter. I'm not sure if I'd return for lunch again but perhaps I'll give brunch or just dessert a shot if I'm out and looking for something fancier. read more

Claudette - French Near Me - New York, New York

amazing! any one star reviews are from antisemites. six stars for the actual food and service!

My friend picked this place for my birthday. I had bronzino and my gosh, it came with shiny scales. So fishy that I just couldn't eat. Might be good for people who love fishiest fish but not me. Service was good. The waiter was quick to pay attention and very friendly. Ambiance is pretentious and not for my liking. If you are 27 years working at architecture studio, yeah this is the place for you. read more

I came here for brunch with my friend before going out to lunch with another friend. That being the case, I thought I could order something that I could save for later. Space : Restaurant wasn't very big inside but they did have outdoor seating, so at least it could accommodate more people if needed. Tables inside were a little too close together for my liking. Felt like I had to speak very softly or the table next to me would be all in my conversation. Otherwise, very nicely decorated and clean. Staff : Very nice and accommodating. Don't have anything negative to say about them. Food : Now here, no so nice things to say. As mentioned above, I was doing lunch right after brunch with another friend, so therefore, I wanted to pick something that would be very light, at the same time, pack it and save it for later. I went for the Pastry Basket ($18). For that price, I was expecting six full-size pastries, as I've seen on other pics from Yelp. That's not what I got. The pastries were so tiny, they were the size of my finger. I even ask the waiter if I was brought the correct order, and he said yes. I asked for $18, that's what given? He again said yes, and he apologized as he does not control the portion sizes. I didn't want to complain in front of my friend, so I let it go. If I'd known, I would have just ordered something else. But that not that end of it, my friend got the Steak Frites ($38), medium well. That thing was mostly raw. Of course, my friend didn't want to complain (which is why I didn't), and just ate around what was not raw, which was a third of the steak. Money wasted -_- So in the end, would I recommend this place? Absolutely not. Way over hyped. Don't waste your money for IG pics. Seems to me that the only thing this place would be good for. read more

We got food poisoning from the lamb burger. The host was very disorganized and couldn't find our reservation even we made one beforehand. DO NOT COME. read more

Excellent brunch spot.l, especially if you like French inspired cuisine. Brunch items were delicious and well presented, but portions were on the smaller side. Also, I wish they had some turkey bacon or non pork options. Service was great! Space was cute. Come for brunch and take a stroll in Washington Sq Park. read more

Been coming to this restaurant for years, the food and service is amazing. Sadly when I came back this week my boyfriend and I saw a mouse running around the dining room. We won't be returning for sanitation reasons. read more

One of my favorite French/Mediterranean restaurants! The Lamb Kefta is one of the most delicious things I've ever tried, so I definitely recommend ordering it as an appetizer! Get the French Toast if you're a fan of sweeter dishes! It is made so perfectly.. super fluffy with the right amount of fruit! My go-to dish is always the Shakshouka because I love eggs! I'm not a big fan of tomato-based dishes but Shakshouka feels like comfort food! read more

Claudette - Shakshouka - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped by here after reading the happy hour dollar oyster 5-6pm sign. Very affordable Ouster price but they're not the freshest nor are they the worst (kinda mediocre but for the price it's ok) and you may find some broken ones too. The lamb skewers were bomb with great flavors on a bed of salad with yogurt sauce read more

Claudette - Happy hour $1 Oyster - French Near Me - New York, New York

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