Came here for dinner tonight and tried their Winter Restaurant Week menu. They are one for the few restaurants who extended the restaurant week deal for an extra 2 weeks.... 3 courses for $60. The ambiance can be compared to a French cafe feel. We were seated in a corner table near the door but away from the breeze. Even though the table was next to the heater, there was a small space heater on the other side of the table so we were pretty warm. I felt like we were forgotten about as we barely saw our waiter and our plated were handed out by different servers. When we sat down, we were given both the regular menu and the Restaurant Week menu, but we all chose off the Restaurant Week menu. We all different items so that we can share plates. Although we should have asked, our waiter did not tell us what the "soup of the day" was when it was ordered. We shared the kale salad and charcuterie board. For the main course, we shared the pasta and beef bourguignon. One of my friends ordered the steak frites which had a $10 additional charge. The beef bourguignon was a little dry and overcooked. I had to eat it with the mash potatoes and sauce. The steak looked more tender and was cooked to a perfect medium rare/ medium. For dessert, we got the chocolate ganache cake and caramel vanilla pudding. I was so full by this point I barely ate the cake. My friend took her dessert home. From what I had, it was very good and chocolatey. 3 courses was more than enough for me. I probably could have ordered an entree only from the regular menu and been content as well. I would come back here again to try their regular menu items. read more

I came here with my husband and it was one of our first experiences with french food. We've had it before, but not often and we chose this restuarant because it was well reviewed. First I'd like to say the restaurant itself was cozy and I liked the lighting. It does not have a new look, but it's clearly an upscale restaurant with a nice ambience. The servers were very kind and attentive, our waiter was fun even and had good vibes. He gave us several recommendations (our cocktails, and my entree). I started with the French onion soup and it was absolutely delicious. Like a tasty, warm, hug the broth flavor was excellent and the bread soaked up the broth nicely, I'd definitely come back. My duck came medium rare per the chefs recommendations and it was also excellent. A lot more duck than I expected, and the temp and flavor was very good. The potatoes were also good but ended up being my least favorite, which I did not expect. The other dishes I had were just that good. The dessert was ok, it was a pavlova, I only wish it had more sorbet. All in all, I'd come back here for sure, for the soup if nothing else. read more

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Came here for a work dinner because I didn't want to leave the neighborhood. It was actually a fair walk from the office but such is life. Inside of the place is nice and service was good. My hesitancy with a French restaurant is usually that it's overpriced, pretentious, and underwhelming. We got 2/3 here. Appetizers were very hit or miss. I've never had a worse pates at a French restaurant. Even the foie gras one was just ok. Not enough condiments to go with them either. Beet salad was pretty good, as was the steak tartare; pretty decent rendition even if not the best I've had, however some folks really loved it. Deviled eggs were the best appetizer by far, and weren't far off from being some of the best I've had. Tried the Dover sole as this was the real deal fish versus a deliberate mislabeling on a menu (usually the latter, and I'd seen it way too many times on dining menus. The fish itself was good with the citrusy flavor and lack of sea flavor that is promised, however I do not understand why the restaurant cooked the 2 small filets separately versus together. This limited the flavor of the flesh--which is the main attraction--and dried it out. Green beans it came with were great. Lemon caper brown butter had very little flavor so it really was the fish trying to shine against the odds. Lots of people got burgers which in hindsight was not a bad idea. The namesake potato's au gratin, on the other hand, were sublime. They're the chef's mother's recipe and I have nothing but good things to say about them. Desserts were simple (cherry tart and flan) however very good. Very much the definition of a mixed bag, with the highs/lows of a French dining experience. Wouldn't be that big of a deal if the prices weren't as inflated as they are. Probably a combo of the big name chef and the big name hotel, however unless you're huge on French cuisine, shame on you if you can't do better than this for these prices. read more

Great experience of The Beekman, while tasting Le Gratin flavors of the month. Impeccable service, inviting atmosphere and delicious plates created an unforgettable point in time. We enjoyed every moment and will return. read more

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Solid French food in a nice bustling yet classy atmosphere. The restaurant itself shares a space with Laissez Faire next door so it was a little confusing to figure out where the server was asking where we had a reservation for but it's all good. The food itself was amazing. The duck breast was delicious and generous while the mussel frites were light but hearty. The chicken liver salad was an interesting combo but still interesting nonetheless. The lemon mocktail drink was also nice and refreshing. Overall this is a pretty cool spot to go to in the area and I would visit again for some other entrees on the menu. read more

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I liked the service and the food. We got the famous salad, which was delicious, the chicken cordon bleu and the potatoes a gratin. My sweetie only liked it kind of, but for me, the food was very good, with great service and an overall fun meal. read more

When the sun goes down, Fidi in Lower Manhattan becomes a much quieter place. Office workers commute home at the end of the day and the streets become dramatically emptier. Tourists generally will make their way uprown for dinner and theater. This gem of a cafe restaurant reminds me of a classier Pastis or a quieter more intimate Balthazar. Bully, bully for Bouley. We had a nice corner table where we were blessed with a nice view of the dining room. I must admit, with the classy digs, I felt underdressed in my plaid shirt. We preordered the month special veal stew. We were surprised when shortly after the bread was placed on the table, our orders came all at once. As often is the case with French cuisine, the dishes were beautifully plated and presented. The bread came in an abstractly sculpted twisted form in a nicely crafted bag? I appreciated how the basmati rice was served on the side of my stew so as to allow the grains to absorb the flavors without feeling overly saturated and soggy. My wife's branzino, as was everything, prepared perfectly with delicate satisfying flavors. The gratin dauphinois comme marie was served in a dish that kept it warm as I finished my stew. The menu described it as Bouley's mother's recipe. I was wondering how great it would be to have this prepared for you as a child growing up. It was shared between the two of us and is a specialty to be savored. read more

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My wife and I stayed in the Beekman hotel on Nassau street on Friday night and had dinner @ Le GRATIN and we had a fantastic experience. The service was spot on the duck breast main course and the Foie Gras appetizer was some of the best I've had and rivaled any of the top restaurants throughout France. Our meals were so good we decided to give it a shot for lunch the next day on Saturday getting their classic hamburger, has my main meal and French onion soup as my appetizer. Once again food and service did not disappoint. A true gem in New York City. read more

I booked a table at Le Gratin almost immediately after it opened in the spring of 2022, partly because I've usually enjoyed Daniel Boulud's restaurants, but primarily because of its potato-centric menu -- when it comes to comfort food, my wife worships at the altar of the almighty spud, and so I knew she'd be thrilled with a fancy feast of taters in all their finest forms. And our inaugural visit was indeed a memorable meal from top to bottom. For the food, the richness of the Dauphinoise potatoes and moules frites was tamed by big bowls of pristine greens adorned with lump crab and garlic-mustard dressing, with everything washed down by racy, high-acid white wine. And the ambiance blew us away, from the bistro-chic decor to the convivial vibes and spacious booths. It was such an impressive experience that Le Gratin was the first place that sprang to mind when we decided to eschew our Feast of the Seven Fishes tradition and head out on the town to a classy joint for Christmas Eve dinner a couple of weeks ago. And it was as if nothing had changed during the past 18 months -- if anything, the food was even better and the vibes were even livelier. We once again ordered the aforementioned Dauphinoise potatoes and moules frites, as well as a bonkers special of barely cooked scallops with lobster broth, yuzu kosho, sea beans, maitake mushrooms and more. But my favorite dish was a new addition to the menu: artichokes with glazed root veggies. Holy moly, it took some truly brilliant classical cooking technique to make this so extraordinary. If I ate meat, I'd definitely try some of the more adventurous dishes, such as escargot tempura with pig trotter croquettes or the charcuterie (for which Daniel Boulud is rightly renowned). Fortunately, any dietary preferences -- potato-obsessed or otherwise -- will find satisfaction at Le Gratin. read more

Le Gratin - Glorious spread of moules frites, salads, Dauphinoise potatoes and more. - French Near Me - New York, New York

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This is an adorable restaurant! The service was terrific and the food was really good, We had: - Steak Tartar - delicious - Escargot - very good but not my favorite. It was a little too heavy for me - Roasted Duck - very good - Moules Frites - very tasty - Profiteroles - delciious - Peach Melba - very good Overall a lovely meal! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Incredible service and food. The duck entree was amazing.

Came here a few days ago for Valentine's Day and overall had a good time. Really cute place and with great service that was very fitting for the day. Food was good too - It was good to try some French dishes I don't often usually see at other places. I'd be curious to come to try again in the future. read more

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Excellent service from everyone, maitre de (sp?), waiter Valentin was really good, all the other people that helped as well. Not on top of us in that cloying way that we dislike, but in a friendly way and when needed. Attractive restaurant, comfortable seating (not like Massara or Rezdora with their wooden benches without any type of cushioning), soft lighting, and music that is behind the scenes at a nice volume allowing for comfortable conversation. Rest rooms a little bit inconvenient (down stairs in Temple Bar which is next door and there is a doorway connecting it with Le Gratin) but not too bad. And the food was great. We loved it all. After the baguette, Crab Marie Rose salad 10/10 nice size, very tasty, plenty of crab Le Gratin Burger 10/10 loved the multiple flavors and the fries were terrific. Recently been to Au Cheval, Minetta Tavern, Polo Bar and others, tried the burger at each, and this one at Le Gratin is at least the equal of the best of those Half Poulet a la Rotisserie 10/10 terrific flavor, terrific jus just wow Mushrooms 10/10 so good Creme Caramel 10/10 every bite kept getting better Glaces (2 scoops) with chocolate sauce 9/10 the chocolate sauce was great but the texture of the ice cream was not ideal for our preferences We will for sure return to Le Gratin. read more

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We sincerely enjoyed our first experience at Le Gratin! The food was delicious, the ambiance was lovely, and the service was stellar! Dan made our anniversary/birthday celebration exceptional, and we are grateful for his kind hospitality. Highly recommend! read more

Met a fabulous NY'er here for dinner on a recent trip to the City. We started at the bar for a glass of wine, while we waited for our table to be ready. Once seated, we sipped our wine, enjoyed the ambience of the beautiful space, and perused the menu. I chose the Magret de Canard Au Poivre Vert with glazed vegetables and green peppercorn sauce. My friend decided on the baked cod, with a paprika crust , and seasonal bean fricassee. We shared a side of Gratin Dauphinois Comme Marie which according to the menu, is Chef Daniel Boulud's mother's recipe. Everything we ate, was delicious. Unfortunately, neither one of us had room for dessert. Next time for sure! I was only in NYC for the weekend and therefore only had the opportunity for three dinners. I am glad I chose Le Gratin for one of them. Great company + yummy food = a wonderful experience! read more

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Le Gratin is solid choice for dinner with friends. We met another couple here and had a lovely time, sharing deviled eggs, foie gras and steaks. Worth a stop if you're looking for a restaurant in that area. read more

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Brunch was fantastic and our server Tanner was great! Ambiance is beautiful, would definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful dining experience for brunch/lunch, and I have to say it was amazing. The restaurant struck a balance between being upscale and formal yet casual, which made the Sunday brunch vibe perfect, especially as we were celebrating my best friend's birthday! The live music was a great touch. Our server was very pleasant and friendly. We were not rushed to decide on our lunch, which we appreciated. The food was outstanding! Everything we ordered was superb. For our appetizer, we decided to share a beet salad that had a nice crunch from pistachios, along with a selection of cheeses we enjoyed with some bread. My friend also had foie gras and a must-try dish, Chef Daniel's famous Le Gratin potato. The flavors were incredible, and I couldn't stop thinking about them! For our entrees, I had a lobster roll that came with fries, just like my friend, while her husband chose the Le Gratin burger. We made excellent choices for brunch. As pastry chefs, my best friend and I were especially excited for the best part of the meal--dessert! We indulged in profiteroles filled with chocolate hazelnut, gianduja ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce. We also tried crème caramel. The selection was fantastic! Once again, thank you, everyone! I hope this year brings only the best to the Le Gratin team and Chef Daniel Boulud! Best, Srdan Dokovic read more

Beautiful dining room you feel like you visiting one of the Parisian Brasseries Solid food and service. read more

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A colleague of mine took me out to Le Gratin for dinner after work and everything was spectacular. We started out with some lychee Martinis and deviled eggs for appetizers. Moving on to mains, we shared the Poulet Fermier (half rouge chicken with garlic jus). Okay this was good but the true highlight was DB's Mother's Potato Gratin. Super creamy deliciousness with a cheesy crunchy crust. Muah I could have some everyday. Ending the night with a mouthwatering array of desserts, my favorite was the chocolate profiterole. read more

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Lovely French restaurant located near the Financial District made by Daniel Boulud. The vibe of the restaurant is kind of a dimly lit French bistro. The menu has your French bistro classics but the highlights are the Lyonaise inspired items. Of the various dishes we had I particularly enjoyed the tempura escargot and the duck, which was cooked perfectly. The gratin was also incredibly rich and delicious. I think this may be one of the more interesting French restaurants in the city and it's definitely one of the best restaurants in its neighborhood. read more

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Wonderful place for a date or special occasion. We ordered the duck and half chicken dishes and they were phenomenal. I would highly recommend trying the duck medium rare. Will be back! read more

Le Gratin - Duck and Chicken dishes - French Near Me - New York, New York

Although not in a neighborhood that most would find themselves in on a Saturday afternoon, the brunch at this location is delicious. Starting out with warm bread and butter is like speaking directly to my heart and set the tone for the rest of the meal. The pain perdu is a scene stealer with the perfect texture and bursts of banana flavor read more

Everything was chef's kiss. Our waiter Frank was so knowledgeable and helpful. We came for a retirement lunch for a colleague and i instantly felt like I was back in Paris. The decor was beautiful and the food was simply amazing. The best by far was the dessert. I will def have to bring friends and family here. read more

Le Gratin - French Near Me - New York, New York

Some things about this restaurant were wonderful - the ambiance, which feels exactly like an upscale Parisian bistro, and some of the dishes we had, like the beet salad, the chicken liver pate, and the sole. However, it felt like there were still some glitches to be ironed out - they didn't seat us until 40 minutes past our reservation time (I think they sat walk-in favored patrons before us), my husband's liver came out almost raw, and there wasn't enough broth to flavor the mussels, which made them taste quite fishy and feel grainy in texture. Service was indifferent at best, but I do give them credit for recognizing their mistakes - like our delayed seating, and the raw calf's liver - and trying to make up for it by comping us our first round of cocktails (which were stellar) and also the calf's liver. I want this restaurant to succeed, so am hoping that it irons out the kinks in the future. read more

Delicious food and wine, as well as great service in a beautiful atmosphere. The sommelier gave us a wonderful and affordable burgundy recommendation. I would come back in a heart beat! read more

Had a celebratory dinner with my old colleagues. The service was great and really enjoyed what we ordered along with the drinks. Ordered the July special which was highly recommended by the waitress. We finished it off with a few desserts to share and they were all good. The vibe of this restaurant was very fitting of what chef Daniel Boulud envisioned of the bouchons in his hometown in Lyon, France. read more

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Eh, not too hot about this restaurant and there's really nothing special here that'd make me want to come back. French onion soup was pretty solid and drinks were tasty in the moment, but so standard that it wouldn't be worth coming here. We were a big party and I was pretty unimpressed with how rushed and frustrating the service was, especially the confusion from management leading up to the reservation. They have space available for bigger reservations (10+) so I guess it works if you are in a pinch, but you can do better with some planning next time I think read more

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We were lucky to stop in at opening on a Friday afternoon for brunch. We had the place to ourselves and had incredible service and food. The waitress was lovely and happy to share her suggestions. Cocktails were perfect, and they even whipped up an egg white cocktail for me, off the menu. The steak tartare, escargot, and mushroom quenelle were the standouts for us! It was a perfectly romantic afternoon! read more

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Solid French food! We ordered the deviled eggs (dbl for $17), gratin, 10 oz New York Strip steak frites, and duck breast. The deviled eggs filling was great with the caviar, nice balance. The steak and duck were cooked well and had good flavor. The gratin was a little too heavy for us, too much cheese/butter, couldn't finish it. Service was amazing and the interior was nice!! I would recommend as a date spot. read more

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Le Gratin is Daniel Boulud's new restaurant in the Beekman Hotel. In the space that previously housed Keith McNally's Augustine, Boulud focuses on food from Lyon where he was born and raised. While not the intestine heavy dishes that one associates with Lyonnaise cuisine, Boulud has served up some outstanding food with a food to his childhood. As with all of his restaurants, the food and service are excellent. read more

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High quality food and boogie mood it was good overall!!! Recommend for date night;) but the seating was too tight read more

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Had a great dinner at Le Gratin earlier this week. Food and service were both excellent. We started with the mushroom tartelette and the tuna crudo. The mushroom tartelette had many different types of mushrooms and had an incredible umami flavor. We then had the baked cod and roasted duck. Both were perfectly cooked and well executed. On the side we shared the gratin dauphinois potatoes. I love gratin potatoes and these were a really great version - just the right texture with melty cheese. For dessert we shared the tarte aux pommes with calvados ice cream. The pastry was buttery and flaky like a croissant, and the calvados ice cream was well balanced. The service was great. It was a busy night but our waiter was attentive and observant. Another table was sort of blocking us, but our waiter made sure he still checked on us, poured our wine, etc. read more

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You like French food and you like Daniel Boulud? If you do, run don't walk...this place is great. The food is amazing....i wouldn't order the escargot again but everything else soared. The roasted chicken, steak tartar, mussels and frisée salad with chicken livers...best in class. I actually ordered the homemade bread with homemade butter for desert is was so good! Do not go there without ordering the Au Gratin...just amazing. Service on point and the restaurant has that French bistro vibe. Do yourself a favor and go! read more

Absolutely perfect! I've raised my children in some of the finest restaurants in the world (of course with the understanding you must leave if a child dare acts overwhelmed or frustrated with a situation) Now I get the pleasure of teaching my Goddaughter the experiences of life and enjoy phenomenal service and delectable meal. Can not say thank you enough to the staff for trusting us to bring in a three year old at 7pm on a Saturday evening! Being single Mom's we don't always want a babysitter but to share our lives with our children. The food did come out very quickly and the staff was very accommodating to all of our request. Pleasant Evening! read more

Le Gratin - Normal entertainment for a three year old! Lol - French Near Me - New York, New York

Had a fantastic time at dinner here. I immediately felt very welcomed by the numerous greetings various waitstaff bestowed while entering the restaurant. The space is of course beautiful, with soft dim golden lights throughout. The food was a little on the rich side but overall spectacular so long as you're expecting it. I would love to eat salad every day if it was like the Salad Lyonnaise with the rich liver and lardons adding warmth to the crisp veggies. The Duck Au Poivre had a fantastic sauce, and the Gateaux was really well balanced with sweet and bitter chocolate. Can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu! read more

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You MUST do the potatoes, duck, half chicken and spaghetti. The desserts are the perfect ending. YUM. It was a walk to the bathroom, but worth the excursion. It's like opening a door and walking into a cross between a speak-easy and library. We will definitely be back! read more

Le Gratin - This is some a pic staff that made the dinner special. They took a pic of themselves before they took a pic of us. - French Near Me - New York, New York

Hey everyone Susan here! This restaurant was spectacular in every way! I love the French vibes it gives off and the cuisine. The decor was outstanding, lighting was perfect, the tone of the music was perfect, and the service was outstanding. The food came out in 10 minutes including 3 meals. Oui oui to all the food we ordered. No complaints about anything here in this warm french environment. 100% recommend. Enjoy a feeling in France in New York City! Au revior! read more

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We had an amazing experience this past weekend at Le Gratin. The service was exceptional and attentive. We had the litchi martini and genepy spritz for drinks, which were both refreshing and delicious. The complimentary bread was so warm and tasty. We had the tuna crudo to start (amazing, highly recommend) and steak frites and duck for our mains. Duck was incredible, super tender and came with a perfect pepper sauce to accompany it. My fiancé said his steak was great. Also, they were accommodating with food allergies and made adjustments to my finance's main course without an issue. I loved our experience and we will definitely be back! read more

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Came here for a work lunch, because we heard they had a top notch burger in lower NYC. All three of us has burgers, and all were content. Wouldn't go as far as saying it's the best, but decent. (better burgers for $30) The service was good, but it was not busy when we went so a lot of attention was on us - we had 3/4 different waiters asking if we were OK etc, which was kind of annoying. read more