The Odeon is far more than your typical French bistro. The ingredients are fresh and locally-sourced, and are very obviously grown with the greatest of care. My friend and I did have to wait a few minutes to be seated, but our wait was less than the amount of time they told us. Still, I would have been willing to wait even 45 minutes for this food. I went with a friend and had the Burrata and the Sweet Corn Ravioli. The Burrata was the best I have ever had. It is a relatively small piece of burrata on a piece of garlic toast, with some kind of a green (I think arugula or spinach) and orange cherry tomatoes on the side. The garlic toast was phenomenal. The butter was of a much higher quality than what you can find at a super market and the ratio of garlic to butter to salt was perfect. The coarse texture was perfect when paired with the smooth burrata, which was just enough to spread on top of the toast: not too much and not too little. I finished every last bite. I thought that nothing could match how good the appetizer was...until I had the Sweet Corn Ravioli. It sat on top of a thin layer of mashed sweet corn, and the dish itself was as visually appealing as it was delicious. The ravioli was arranged in a beautiful shape and was topped with paper thin slices of a salty cheese (pecorino or romano, I think) and equally-as-thin summer truffles (ACTUAL truffles). I let my friend try one bite, and he was tempted to order the ravioli on top of his appetizer and entree. It was so good that I focused on enjoying the symphony of flavors in my mind and totally forgot to think about how it could have been made. The consistency of the ravioli itself was perfect as well: not chewy, not starchy. It just melted in your mouth. FInally, we had the dessert: a blueberry cobbler. Based on the rest of the meal, I already had high expectations, but the desert still managed to exceed them. The blueberries oin the cobbler were cooked but still round and juicy, the biscuit on top had the perfect crunch, and the icecream not only paired well with the cobbler, but also had a sublime flavor on its own. My friend ordered the Sancerre wine, which was also amazing. It had notes of apple, peach, pear, Yuzu, cranberry and strawberry, with a very strong finish, especially considering that it was a white wine. The person who picks the wine there is on point with his/her selections. Our servers were friendly and pleasant as well. They were attentive to my dietary restrictions and were happy to answer all of my questions, even if they involved going back to ask the kitchen. They were also very attentive to detail, giving us unique utensils that were tailored to each dish we ordered. I also appreciated that we got fresh utensils with each course we ordered, rather than having to use the same ones over again. This restaurant was a bit pricey, but it was worth every penny. I loved this restaurant and will definitely be returning. read more

Very rude manager tonight. Rushing diners out the door for the sake of turnover has gotten out of hand. It is understandable as a practice but it can at least be communicated politely and done within reason. read more

Staff was training ... but really good! Mimosa was heavy on the champagne - little to no orange juice - so we made our own - at the table with our orange juice... Food was good. Atmosphere and decor is amazing!!! read more

The Odeon - Mimosa sans orange juice ... or, limited OJ mimosa - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious old school New York French Brasserie. A classic New York haunt and a Tribeca staple, the Odeon is comforting, a neighborhood gem with delicious food and great service. American - French menu with classics like the French Onion soup among many other delicious menu favorites. This relaxed brunch spot is still hustling after decades in the biz. Great for brunch or a late night bite and a drink. The Odeon is a well seasoned favorite that delivers time and time again. This was my after club spot in the 90's and has such wonderful memories of the after hour fine art and club scene. read more

The Odeon is New York. Fabulous patrons, amazing menu, flawless service. We had the pleasure of dining on December 23rd and the experience could not have been better. The omelet was executed perfectly, the martinis were bracingly cold, and the steak tartare was simple in the most perfect way. I can't wait to go back. read more

I've been here a few times for drinks / food the burgers are very good, the dirty martinis are my favorite! I love this place the inside decor brings me back to old New York which I love!! The service is great they are very attentive. read more

Had a lovely lunch yesterday with my parents who I haven't seen in six months. This was a lovely setting for a reunion. Great socially distant seating with plexiglass in between each table. The service was great. I had the kale Caesar with steak. It was a perfect lunch. I do wish they had a shrimp add option. Sorry i don't have more because The Odeon is solid! read more

Worst French onion soup in the world. Not a real French restaurant, please avoid to save yourself money and go elsewhere

Classic French and New American cuisine. The seasonal squash salad was the highlight. Good service. Seating is tight but manageable.

The eggs benedict (4/5) was good. Crispy bacon and flavorful hollandaise. The sauce was a bit heavy and the eggs were a little over cooked for my liking. The fries were cut nicely, seasoned well, and crispy. The cocktails (5/5) were very nice, we got a strawberry daiquiri and the mezcal cocktail, both were fantastic. I would come back here and try other things. Solid bunch. read more

The Odeon - Benedict on share plates - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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buffalo chicken dumplings? listen... let me find the owner so i can marry them i love y'all thanks for the great food read more

Food was unique and tasted great! Service was top notch! Excellent choice in Tribeca area!

Awful service. The waiter only came to pour drinks and take our orders. He never checked in to ask if everything was alright but people from all the other tables were asked. If I'm paying $200 dollars to dine there why is my waiter MIA? We were the only people of color in the restaurant and received the worst service. The food was mediocre. We were only asked if everything was okay when the receptionist saw the tip, the waiter wasn't even there to give and collect the check. read more

Went for lunch with a group. Busy time of day. Price list is definitely two to three $ for lunch. The fish was good. Desset apple pie was tart and the crust not tasty. Atmospher was okay a noisy lunch service.. read more

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Good place but outrageously expensive for what they offer. Standard French menu, well prepared Service is so-so Odeon used to be very fashionable in the late 80s early 90s, but has slipped, I don't see the same kind of downtown cool types anymore read more

France is a great seafood city. Soup seafood is the best. Thank you, Dr. Jacqueline Sacco MD PhD

It's an institution. If you are in Tribeca it's a must . Everything on the menu is wonderful. Professional staff . It can get very loud and busy . Tables are small so you are on top of other diners . read more

The Odeon is a cafeteria. It says so on the sign. It is a great spot for breakfast or lunch or brunch or afternoon tea or drinks after work or dinner or a late night snack. Unlike some places that try to do everything and then do nothing well, The Odeon does everything well. Once a hot spot (in the '80s), now it is simply a Lower Manhattan classic. The Odeon has survived many things, most of all 9/11. We can only hope it will be there for many generations to come. read more

The Odeon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Think about it, there are not alot of places IN THE WORLD, where you can have a stylish and competent breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Well folks, since the beginning of time (around 85- present) the Odeon has been one of those places. Basically the first restaurant of note in TriBeCa, this legendary boite is just one of the great rooms in New York, and subsequently, the world. The decor, save for the bar stools hasn't changed, and the mirror over the bar and their lighting is pretty special. The sign outside makes me smile (Side note, it's the cover of BRIGHT LIGHTS BIG CITY, by Paul Auster. Go read that book! ) It used to be much cooler but it has stood the test of time. Every now and then you will get a great server, but for the most part everything is above average. Omelette Croque Monsieur Burger Steak Frites French Onion Soup Tuna Burger Great place to meet for a drink. I am trying to be more critical but it's tough. It's a famous joint, period. read more

The Odeon - The best corner of any bar there is. - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Good olde Odeon. Love the ambience, the New York energy in the restaurant, the waitress/waiters and the food! We loved it so much that we went there for lunch two days in row when we were visiting NYC. The Steak and Fries with garlic butter is a must! read more

The waitstaff was very nice. Bathrooms exceptionally clean. The tables were way to close meaning it was hard for the server to pour water,you could hear next tables conversation, every time they needed to get up, we had to move so they can get by. Going to the bathroom was annoying as tables again were to close. The food was good but not memorable. Was a grilled cheese and bacon worth 26$??? Not really. In fact mine was delivered long after the other 5 had already begun eating. We ate, as a group 12/27 and sat at the round table to the left by the window. Oh, and the table???The leaf was so bent down on two sides that the plate simply slid down hill. Id have expected far better in a place assumed to be the 'beacon of culinary experience'. read more

Vibe is on point. Know what to order ahead a time. I recommend the Tuna Burger (a ny secret gem, Perry street has the best). Eat fries, Drinks a martini and people watch. Good for late night eating. read more

Outstanding Everything delicious My server Elora was perfect. Great table I have to stop and go back to work. I work in the area and this has always been our go to place especially during COVID read more

Great place for brunch in Tribeca! Service was spectacular from start to finish - the hosts, hostesses, and servers were all very friendly and considerate. The food was phenomenal. I had the three egg omelette with a side of French fries and an aperol spritz. The fries were thin and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The omelette was perfectly cooked with the right balance of toppings (I got mushrooms, cheese, herbs, and gruyere). The drink was good, although I felt there was a tad too much aperol and the olives were unnecessary/unwieldy for the glass that the drink was served in. Overall, I would definitely return here for brunch! read more

The Odeon - Three Egg Omelette* - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious food , friendly and accommodating service. Can be a scene . Spacious restaurant that was crowded. Recommended.

Calamari was lightly fried, soft, and delicious! Enjoyed the Odeon burger and fries. The croque monsieur was just alright. The Molten Chocolate cake with a scoop of their homemade ice cream was a perfect cap to the meal. Missed taking a picture of dessert. Servers were excellent, attentive and constantly changing silverware and cleaning the crumbs off the table linen. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience! read more

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Our family enjoyed brunch here on Sunday. Service was great, and the food was solid. It is a bit expensive, but it was a fun treat for someone visiting NYC and seeking a famous dining experience. It is near the WTC, which we walked to after brunch. read more

Yeah, it's THAT good! For starters it's a GREAT room! So many other bôites spoil the chance to create ambience, they could learn a lesson here. Intimacy is Odeon's currency i.e. it never feels crowded or lonely. Then there's the friendly, knowledgeable servers who know how to read a table and deliver professional, authentic service. Plus a smart/eclectic menu with reasonable prices (?!?). Here's a joint NOT resting on its laurels. FORTY years on and it still ROCKS! Everything we ordered was delish: Crispy calamari with two delectable dips; the best steak tartare in years; formidable frisée salad; moules frites to die for; a PROPER croque madame; wicked mac 'n' cheese; and dessert choices sooo good we ordered [an embarassing] THREE! (Why I let my guests talk me out of the onion soup we'll never know, but...there's always next time -- which I hope is SOON!) If I lived closer I'd be bankrupt and...heavier. Thank you, Odeon, for the best TriBeCa lunch in YEARS! read more

The food was average.. the ambiance was cool! Service was good and cocktails were spot on!

Cute, buzzy, and dimly lit French-American spot in TriBeCa. Came in for dinner with a 7pm res for 3 gals. The bar area and overall restaurant were packed so we were glad we made a reservation a few weeks in advance! Slightly older and after work crowd since it's close to the financial district and battery park. Even though it was packed, we were immediately seated. The menu had a nice variety of options and a few specials. Wines by the glass were reasonably priced as well. We split the beef tartar appetizer which was very fresh and tender! I got the duck breast with butternut squash gnocchi - amazing! Perfectly cooked duck and the gnocchi was fluffy and not too heavy. I had two glasses of Bordeaux. One friend got the French onion soup with two glasses of white wine. Another friend got a cheeseburger with fries and a side of bacon with two glasses of Pinot noir. The fries were crisp shoestrings so who doesn't love those! Would suggest trying if you are in the Tribeca area for a casual dinner! Great to bring parents or clients. read more

Sat in their outdoor seating section for a late brunch, and ordered the eggs Benedict. Literally was the best Benedict I've had in a while. The eggs were cooked just over easy and the potatoes were delicious as well! Would definitely love to try their other egg dishes! The service was quick and helpful in answering our questions about the menu. Despite the kind of pricey aspect of this place, I'd for sure return here again. read more

The Odeon - Eggs Benedict, Smoked Salmon Benedict or Eggs Florentine - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Just fun! I love how they do the steak tartare to look like you, or something, and there is free poetry readings as well. It's a fun place to hang out no matter if you're gay, Catholic, Jewish or the likes! read more

The Odeon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Nothing special. Low quality food. Burger nothing to write home about. Much better restaurants to go to in nyc

The Odeon has been on my list for years, but never made it. Recently I was shopping for the holidays in lower Manhattan and decided to pull the trigger. I'm so glad I did. I ordered the Croque-monsieur and fries - why order a burger in a French bistro? The food was very good, especially the perfect French fries. I'm not an expert on Croque-monsieur so factor that in, but I thoroughly enjoyed their take on this classic dish. Despite the lunch time crush, the service was outstanding and professional. These folks are, obviously, well trained and managed. The atmosphere in the room was bustling with a lot of energy. That results in a loud experience. Probably not your best pick for a first date. I'm not a midday drinker so I had cokes ... I didn't check the prices and was surprised at the tab. I hesitate to give a 5 star review based on one meal (I was alone) but it's a fine eatery and it seems to deserve its accolades. I'll return with my honey to give their brunch a shot. If it's as good as the lunch, this will be updated to max stars. Recommended as one of the must-try restaurants in the Big Apple. read more

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Best mac n cheese I've ever had...not great service. I've worked in fine dining and the number one thing drilled into my server brain was "make sure your guests drink never runs dry." It took 15 minutes for my friend to get a Diet Coke...then he'd always have to flag down someone to get another. We were done eating for 20 minutes before our server came back to give us the check. And it wasn't very busy. There's weren't very many tables full. Slightly disappointed in the service when paying so much for the food. read more

It's been quite a few years since I visited the Odeon and went last night for a birthday dinner. The restaurant was busy and reservations had to be made over a month in advance... Was it worth he hype.. quite honestly, NO. First, the drink menu.. My friend ordered a martini and it was sans any olives. Who ever heard of that? Thats not a real Martini for $18? I ordered a glass of cabernet which also, was $18 and tasted like a $10 bottle of wine. And of course, you go to a restaurant like this and they dont put bread on the table anymore? How crazy is that. And then I asked if they could substitute some extra veggies for mashed potatoes on the $30 half chicken and they said, Oh we don't do substitutes. The food was good but not worth the price tag. The service, quite mediocre for the menu prices. Have all restaurants in NYC just raising prices, altering service and giving you less? I used to love going out to eat but lately I just fell totally ripped off... Is it just me? There are better restaurants than this and although its a "Old" NY restaurant, it no longer has the Old NY restaurant sensibility. read more

Nice service, they provide us champagne when they know we are celebrating fridends wedding. Normal food, dessert was better than entries and app. Background noise was a bit loud. read more

Came here with my boyfriend's family for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. The outside made it look more like some average diner, so we definitely were not expecting what we had. First walking in we waiting about 20mins for a table. We were sat near the back area with a direct view into the kitchen. I ordered the steak w/fries and it was delicious. Their béarnaise sauce was on point. My boyfriend loved their tuna burger and everyone else at the table also enjoyed their entrees. For dessert I ordered their sundae which was perfect. On another note: the bathrooms were downstairs and a little on the dirtier end, with toilet paper and water all over the floor. -- but other than that, all was good. read more

They were so nice. I had an issue with the tuna burger being over cooked. Really fare to make fuss especially as restsurants are having such a hard time. They agreed took it back and cooked it to perfection Classy and really nice Tried and true thus- like it's sister restaurants are really first quality with staff equally as wonderful. Highly recommend and can't wait to return read more

Me and my wife went here for dinner while we were on our road trip and were visiting a friend that lived in New York City. She picked out the spot because we would have been overwhelmed with all the choices in the city. I am totally glad she did because this place was great. Since we were coming into the city we knew we wanted a nice place but this place still had a casual vibe, not that many people in suits. We got a bottle of wine to share between the three of us and it was great. The staff was very friendly and helped our friend with her food allergy picks. I got the Croque Monsieur and it was amazing. I can't pronounce that so if anyone asked me what I ordered in the city I told them the "the fanciest grilled cheese and ham sandwich ever". My wife got the Moules Frites and she loved them. These meals were the perfect complements to our big lunch in Philadelphia. I would definitely recommend coming here if you are in NYC. read more

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