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    Steak Frites Bistro

    4.6 (312 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    The bar
    Dionne H.

    While in the theater district I decided to satisfy my craving for steak and fries. I looked up a place nearby and this one came up. It was a 12 minute walk from my original location. I played myself by getting the pre frixe menu. I did not care for the French onion soup at all. It has a sour taste to it..not savory. I asked for my steak medium well. It came exactly to mh liking. I had not had read meat in a while and I might have been low on iron. It was tasty. I ordered the creme brulee for desert which was yummy. I sat at the bar. I will definitely asked to be seated next time because the bartender hovered over me a lot. I didn't need much service. The steak was good next time I will have the salmon. I want to try other places that specialize in this fare.

    Burger and subbed salad for fries.
    Jessica B.

    Came for a quick lunch break while I was at the convention center and sat at the bar. I love the ambiance. I had the burger. It was HUGE and tasty.

    Steak frites
    Megan S.

    It was pretty inside and the ambiance was good. The French onion soup and escargot were great! I had never had escargot prepared that way. Unfortunately my steak was so tough that I couldn't eat it. I ate 3 bites total and gave up. The manager offered to remake it but I didn't have time to wait. He offered me a dessert or coffee but the point of going there was for the steak. It was disappointing. My server took my order but I didn't really see him again.

    Beef tartare and a glass of Kir Royale
    Jeannie T.

    French Bistro in Midtown West, minutes from Penn Station or Port Authority so the location is quite convenient. I made a reservation to be safe, as many restaurants now ask if you did so. This place is quite packed every night so it was the way to go. I came here for dinner post showtime and my son and I over ordered but happily enjoyed everything. I think our eyes are way bigger than our stomachs. Starters: - French onion soup, au gratin, was perfect. Great onion profile and lots of it. Not overly salty so that was good. - Beef tartare, classic French bistro staple, must order this. The portion was quite generous and it was delicious. We couldn't stop eating it. The petite toasts were a nice accompaniment as well as the raddiccio salad - cheese board, IYKYK, I never met a cheese I didn't like. This board was matched with nice pairings. Think grapes, fig jam, and marcona almonds. The cheese were a classic French variety - bleu, comte and brie. For our entrees, my son opted for a sandwich and I got the steak. His croque Madame was really delicious. The bread, the ham, the baked cheese and the fried egg was so savory. Yummy. My steak was a sizeable portion but I purposely ordered the bigger ounces since I know we'd share. Fries are nice and skinny, perfectly seasoned. Our waiter was attentive and I asked for the table next to us given all the food I know we were getting. He was not sure if he could accommodate but I insisted he check with management. They came over and put it together for me. I appreciated that given a table for two, for how much we ordered, it'd never fit. Totally would return. If you like French food, this is a solid spot to try.

    Steak tartare- small
    Danielle J.

    Wow all around. Cozy & comfortable setting, tremendous service, and excellent food. Just hit the basics here with appetizers and have been craving them since! The steak tartare is perfection! The onion soup is a hearty portion with perfectly blended flavors. Service was impeccable! will absolutely be back!

    Shucked Oysters
    Derrick A.

    The Host was very hospitable. The waitress was knowledgeable about the menu. We had the Oysters and Lamb/Beef Sandwich. The Frites were remarkable. Coming from Chicago it was a real French treat Yum... will always stop in wherever we're back in the Big Apple

    Bread and butter
    Jude K.

    Recently visited steak frites in NY and was immediately struck by the authentic French vibe, lead by the owner who clearly stays true to traditional French roots. From the warm welcome at the door to the final sip of dessert wine, it was a memorable dining experience. The Highlights: * Starters: We kicked things off with the Bread & Butter--the butter was incredibly smooth and rich. The French Onion Soup was exactly how it should be: traditional, not overly sweet, and deeply savory (absolutely delicious!). The Pâté was another standout; it's been a while since I've had pâté this good, and spreading it over the crusty bread was pure bliss. * Mussels: Often a hit-or-miss at many places but here every single mussel was fresh and high-quality. The sauce was so flavorful I wanted to dip everything in it. * The Main (Steak Frites): The steak was lean and packed with intense beefy flavor "great umami' I preferred cutting it into smaller bites to fully savor the texture and the classic French preparation. * Wine List: I was pleasantly surprised by the pricing. We enjoyed a bottle of Château Moya, which paired beautifully with the meal. It's rare to find such a well-priced, quality wine list in the city. * The Sweet Finish: Don't skip dessert! The Crème Brûlée is easily in my top 3 of all time. We also had the Chocolate Cake, which was rich and intense without being cloyingly sweet--exactly my preference. To top it off, our server recommended a dessert wine that wasn't too sugary, providing a perfectly balanced end to the night. Verdict: If you appreciate a restaurant that stays true to its heritage without any gimmicks, this is the place. Excellent service, a fantastic wine selection, and top-tier French comfort food.

    Sausage and bean appetizer
    Steven F.

    Thanks yelpers! What a lovely experience. Started with their flavorful take on a cosmopolitan. Did the fixed price menu: lamb and beef sausages, steak frites, and chocolate torte. The absolute star of the evening was the steak. Unreal. Charming french cafe vibe. Perfect staff. Great evening before the theater.

    The bar offers the essentials, some good Bourbon and of course 1664 on tap
    Amitaabh M.

    There are the big known steak houses all over NYC, and ever so often you run into this small neighborhood style restaurant that happens to delight. Steak Frites is just that kind of place. Walking in reminded me of the places I used to visit in Paris - away from the regular tourist traps, on a side alley, that had the nicest staff and amazing food. This is a small place - with a very intimate atmosphere. It was just me that night, so I grabbed the bar seat for my meal. The maître d' was pretty good and made me feel comfortable in the place immediately. Older gentleman, who seemed to be of French decent. The bartender knew what he was doing and fixed me a good boulevardier. They also had 1664 on tap - so I had to have it. Ordered the signature steak and frite dish done medium rare - a dry aged NY strip - and oh boy did they deliver. Seasoned perfectly with almost a nice crust. The center was still bloody and warm. The garlic herb butter on top just made the entire thing taste so much better. It's been a few days and I am still thinking about it - with my mouth watering. This is being added to the highlights recommend list for NYC. I will be back !!!

    French Onion Soup
    Patrick Z.

    They had an awesome prefixe that was a pretty good deal. For the app I chose the French Onion Soup which was massive and I couldnt finish it all because I knew those Steak Frites were coming. Sooooo good the seasoning on this steak was flames. Fries extra thin too and when you cut the steak and the juice and spices flooded the fries, that was too damn good. Creme Brulee for dessert which was really nice and light.

    Cindy W.

    Fantastic value for the prix fixe lunch menu where you get a 3-course meal for $40 (though there are some up charges for the steak frites, though reasonable at $8 more). We sat by the bar and chatted with our bartender/server Lacy. She made some kick-@$$ cocktails, and I was blown away by the Raspberry Beret!!!! The steak came out perfectly executed at medium rare. And my partner's smoked salmon crepes were equally delicious. Oh and the Onion Soup, it was so filling that I could barely dig into my steak after finishing the soup. Highly recommended if you are looking for a great weekend brunch spot!

    Emil C.

    My friends and I came here for lunch after attending the NYC Marathon race expo over at the nearby Jacob Javits Convention Center. From the outside, it looked to be a fairly small restaurant. However, once inside, it was actually quite spacious. The decor was artsy. After looking over their menu, I went with their prix fixe lunch. Here were my choices: Hors d'oeuvre: Pâté de campagne Plat principaux: Steak frites (the steak option was $8 extra) Dessert: Chocolat ganache tarte Our server accidentally entered the salade verte instead of the pâté for me, but that was quickly rectified. This was a higher end French restaurant and the food presentation was great. Everything from the food to the service was fantastic.

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    Ricardo T.

    Break For Eats @ Steak Frites If you're in Midtown and craving a solid steak and frites experience, this place hits the mark. The vibe is chill yet polished, with cool decor that sets the tone for an easygoing but elevated meal. The drink menu is lovely--lots of tempting options to pair with your steak--and the staff adds to the welcoming atmosphere. Two of us went for the pre-fixe steak and frites menu. My steak came out perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful. My friend's was slightly overdone compared to his request, but still tasty. We all agreed that the frites were spot on--crispy, golden, and seasoned just right. Between the relaxing ambiance, good drinks, and delicious food, I'd definitely consider coming back next time I'm in the city and in the mood for steak.

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    Call me the wicked witch of the west bc I am blown away how delicious everything was! From what I…read moresaw on socials and Yelp, I knew Opto was gonna be good but idk, wasn't expecting it to be THAT good! Everything was so crisp, flavorful, clean and delicious!! We had a rez for 4 on Tuesday at 630p and we left around 1030p - we were there for almost 4 freakin hours bc the vibes, food and service was impeccable. We felt bad being one of the last to leave but it's a testament to how great this restaurant was. I'm sure we were only able to do that bc it was a Tuesday but even then, it was boppin in there - every seat was filled! It wasn't hard to get a rez for the week but idk about the weekend. Note: We had someone that was allergic to dairy and they were so accommodating with putting some things on the side and being clear about which dishes to avoid!! Here's what we got Feta butter: 10/10 mild yet deep and flavorful Gem salad: 10/10 crunchy, crispy, tangy, umami Melon: 10/10 the sweetest crunchiest melons I've ever had with the milky goodness of stracciatella Calamari: 10/10 when the dish came out I was hoping for a more tempura-y fry but this was somehow light and tempura-y yet had that that rustic Italianness and squid was perfectly cooked Branzino: 10/10 the crispiest saltiest skin with the perfectly cooked flaky meat YOM Ribeye: 100/10 PERFECT NO NOTES Limone: 10/10 so buttery and salty and cheesy with the parm Tomato Pasta: 9/10 They brought this out complimentary for us!! And made sure it was dairy free!!! We were blown!! The pasta was slightly too thick/al dente for me but the rest of the table loved it!! Herbed Carrots: 10/10 maple (?) glazed and so sweet and soft!! Almost tasted like a mix between a carrot and a yam Harry's Strawberry Shortcake: 100/10 DO NOT SKIP!! I wished I wasn't so full at the end bc this was AMAZING! It was deconstructed with a nice serving of whipped cream and poppy seeds on top - wowowowow perfectly slightly sweet and the shortbread in it was indescribable!!! The restaurant itself was bigger than you'd think walking in and from what I saw, was a great spot to accommodate 6-9 people! Can get a bit loud but vibes are bright all around it was giving amalfi coast ~ Can't wait to bring more of my friends here!!!

    Opto has all the elements of a restaurant with staying power. Very good food that's well-executed…read moreacross the board, drink and food menus with tons of good options, and particularly great service. The prices are definitely a little inflated but for some reason I feel like the prices at most Flatiron places of this caliber are set similarly so I suppose it is ~locally~ normative. In any case, it fits the vibe of the area well and it is suitable for pretty much any occasion so it's versatile too. We came here at 8:15 as a party of four on a Saturday night. Though it wasn't too hard to get a reservation, the place was completely full. That said, it's a relatively big space so they have plenty of tables to accommodate parties of many different sizes. The decor is fresh and refined, lots of greenery which is the move these days. Though it's a white tablecloth situation the vibe is not pretentious or buttoned up, it's lively and fun just in a sophisticated way. Cocktails and wine options aplenty here, with quite a few cocktail options featuring Greek/Mediterranean ingredients (mastiha, I'm looking at you) which I very much appreciated. A few folks started with the "I Speak For The Trees" (Spring 44 Vodka, Cucumber, Mastiha) cocktail and in doing so tried mastiha for the first time. I, not surprisingly, had to try the martini, which is the Fantasy Is A Necessary Ingredient (Dill Vodka, Sardinian Vermouth, Olive Oil). Despite not being a vodka person, vodka in dirty martinis is the one exception I will make from time to time, especially when there is a fun infusion that elevates the drink. I was extremely happy that, after ordering it, our server asked if I wanted it with a regular olive or feta-stuffed olive, as if there is really any deliberation that needs to happen there (read: feta-stuffed olives are a no-brainer). For the rest of the night I just got dirty martinis or espresso martinis which are both particularly excellent here. My partner tried the La Osa Albarino (Val do Salnes, Rias Biaxas, Spain) with our entrees which I also enjoyed. Food-wise, we got to sample a decent portion of the menu being a party of four, though we didn't order any of the bigger entrees (mostly because we could not justify the price). Everything was great and the only reason this isn't five stars is just because I reserve that for experiences where things are mind-blowing/super memorable and as they say, it is called the Hall of Fame not the Hall of the Very Good. In any case, it's hard to pick out a favorite dish because we really enjoyed everything, but that is a good sign for the rest of the menu should you want to order something we didn't try. Everything was an A or A+ in this meal so I'll skip the letter grades for this review. Eats, below: Norwegian Yellowtail Tartare w/ Ezme, Borage, Sumac Light, delicate, relatively straightforward as far as tartares go but the ezme adds a nice touch that's a nod to the Mediterranean. Gem Lettuce Salad w/ Dill, Scallion, Cucumber, Sesame-Anchovy Vinaigrette Super fresh and delicious, perhaps a little Caesar-esque but with far more intrigue. Sugar Kiss Melon w/ Stracciatella Di Buffala, Spicy Coppa, 25 Year Balsamic We actually decided to nix this at the last second when we realized we may have ordered a bit too much food but our lovely server brought it anyway (she really made the night for us). This could even be a dessert-type dish if you'd like, but certainly works among the savory courses too. Charred Spanish Octopus w/ Potato, Mint, Aged Sherry The octopus was beautifully cooked and presented, seasoned well, no notes on that. The potatoes were decent but less exciting than the rest of the dish imo. Roasted Dorade w/ Tamarind Glaze, Pomegranate, Jalapeño, Herb Salad Absolutely loved this dish. According to our server, it's on the opposite end of the spectrum from the branzino, which is a cleaner, simpler preparation (and the whole fish), while this is a total flavor bomb. While I do love branzino, I'm glad we opted for this at less than half of the price. And I'm pretty sure the last time the four us went out for dinner we ordered a full fish and I'm pretty sure it was branzino so here's to shaking things up. Rocky Mountain Lamb Chops w/ Black Garlic, Ras El Hanout, Mint Chermoula Despite not usually being a red meat person I really loved these. Incredibly juicy and flavorful, making a strong case for being priced as high as they are. Honey Spiced Carrots Don't sleep on sides! Often an afterthought but they deserve a seat at the table, and these were good evidence of this.

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