I've been coming to Pomme Frites for over a decade, and let me tell you -- these fries have…read moresurvived every NYC trend, Covid, every late‑night craving, and every "I just need something salty right now" moment. Through the years the fries and sauces have shifted slightly, but overall it's the exact same iconic experience it's always been. When you're down for pure salty‑crispy fry bliss with a ridiculous lineup of sauces, this is the spot. Whether it's a pre‑funk stop, a post‑drinks craving, or just a "treat yourself" moment, Pomme Frites stays tried‑and‑true. The fries come out hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked every time. The sauces are still the star -- you can't go wrong with any of them. It's one of the few places that's stayed consistent in a city that changes every five minutes. Still my favorite fry spot in NYC... and honestly the only place that even comes close is Reykjavik fries in Iceland. Forever a classic. Forever worth the stop.

There is not much to say about Pommes Frites except for it is so simple yet so ingenious. Nothing…read morebeats fresh cut potatoes that are deep fried and served to you piping hot. Even tepid fries is asking for too much nowadays at many places. Countless dipping sauces to choose from too! It's a must go to for fries lovers. The fries are more like french cut fries (though I'm more of a shoe string kinda gal). These are actual fries too.. as in like 4 inches and none of this 1 inch crumbs a lot of places try to pull off There is a place in near where I live that is also a fry shoppe (nowhere nearly as good as Pomme Frites) that has options for different cuts of fries (but not all types are freshly cut). It would be cool to see an option for this that is all fresh cut, though it may not be feasible.

B. Cafe in New York, NY. Calling all beer lovers! B. Cafe has an extensive and impressive Belgium…read moreBeer selection- all of the drafts are served in their original glass which really makes the experience! Not only is the beer is amazing but the food! I love Belgium food-from the mussels to the steak frites it was all yummy here. Check out the brunch here and happy hour specials! Insta: @thehungrysw BELGIAN CHEESE CROQUETTES- Gruyère cheese, Béchamel, Fresh tomato sauce, Peppercorn sauce TUNA TARTARE-Sushi Grade Tuna, Avocado, Tomatoes, Soy Dressing B. BURGER- Fresh ground beef, Pancetta, Gruyère cheese & Caper mayo STEAK FRITES "BELGIQUE"- Angus Beef Sirloin, Three Peppercorn sauce, served w. Frites MOULES FRITES- Fresh mussels (delivered daily) cooked w. vegetables in a traditional pot, served w. Frites in LOBSTER BISQUE Lobster sauce, White wine. Fresh Oysters on the half shell Belgium waffle

We came here recently for a weekend brunch while in the area. Despite the warm weather, we sat in…read morethe garden out back, which was comfortable. We appreciated the fans set up to keep the air circulating. Service was very attentive while we were there. Everyone with whom we interacted was gracious, friendly and attentive. Really, no complaints about service. The food? We had some hits and some misses. The mussels were a hit and the portion was generous. The fries were great but some crusty French bread would have been a good addition, to help soak up the flavorful broth. The Merguez sandwich was a miss. Despite the menu stating that it was served on a baguette (and picture on Yelp of other diners receiving the sandwich on a baguette), ours was served on ciabatta. Really, not the same thing. We did not say anything at the time but we would not have ordered it had we known. Total disappointment. Also, the person on our party that ordered this sandwich found the fries way too salty. Luckily, the attentive staff kept the water refills flowing. I doubt we would return to this restaurant in the future the next time we're in the area, despite the friendly and attentive service.

BXL is a delight. The staff is friendly, the food is delicious, and the beer is both varied and…read morecold. It is a wonderful cozy spot in crazy midtown

Wow, how have I not reviewed one of my favorite go-to spots in NYC yet!!??…read more I have been going to BXL Cafe since the mid-2000's and make a point of hitting it every single visit to the city. The first time, we stumbled into it during a snowstorm, seeking shelter after visiting Time Square with a group of friends, one of whom was in the city with us for his very last trip on this earth. He was very sadly dying of cancer and dreamed of being able to go to NYC one last time. May he be resting in peace. On my last night in the city, I suggested to clients of mine that we hit BXL Cafe and they were all willing and ready. Like every other visit, the service, drinks and food were all fantastic so I'm surprised by some of the 3-star reviews because this place is fantastic. This was a Thursday night and the place was absolutely mobbed. It was a bit of a squeeze getting to the table I reserved in the back where I joined my clients/friends of many years. Our server was awesome, very attentive, friendly, and put up with us trying to hook up our one single buddy at the table that night. She suggested we start with the croquettes and even though I had been raving about the mussels, some in our party ordered other things. No clue why! The mussels are always amazing. My clients/friends did enjoy what they ordered. The croquettes were very tasty; I believe my favorite was the ham croquettes. I didn't quite care for the shrimp croquettes, I mean, if I had to pick in the future. My go-to has always been the Thailandaise Mussels with coconut milk, lemon grass and curry. This has always been so awesome, I never stray from it. Sooooo good and a massive portion in a big 'ol black pot served with crusty bread and a big portion of fries. I guess my only complaint would be that while the fries are good and crispy, they aren't the traditional double fried in duck fat fries of true Belgian Moules Frites eateries. My favorite in this true Belgian way is the fries served at Wurstkuche in L.A. (of all places). These fries are absolutely heavenly and I'd suggest BXL (and The Back Abbey in Claremont, CA) set up a conference call with Wurstkuche so they can perfect theirs. Still, BXL Cafe is an absolutely wonderful stop and well, the beer on tap and by the bottle is always fantastic and fresh. Long live BXL Cafe! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Do you have a black book filled with eating delights? I do and Cafe D'Anvers was in it. So when…read moreLaura wanted to meet me to celebrate my birthday, I made a reservation. Located in East Harlem, the subway took me to 103rd Street. A steep hill fortified my appetite. Cafe D'Anvers is easy to spot with it's inviting red exterior. Laura was at the table. Jackie greeted us cheerfully. We came here for Moules Frites which we ordered and a glass of Sancerre to wash it down. Two large kettles were put down in front of us with plenty of mussels and a separate bowl of fries. Mayo and ketchup to dip the fries. I prefer mayo. We ate our way enjoying the meal. Dessert was vanilla ice cream with a sour cherry sauce and their signature chocolate mousse with strawberries and puffs of whipped cream. Both desserts satisfied immense. I recognized the mousse cups as I had bought them at Eataly. Jackie told us that they make the mousse and have an account with Eataly to sell it there. Laura and I enjoyed our lunch here. I also spied Jo Malone hand wash of English Pear and Freesia in the gender neutral restroom. Cafe D'Anvers is a cozy restaurant with both seating and a bar area. I am looking forward to another meal here.

Decided to try this spot out for lunch that was near me. It was empty, but didn't deter me from…read moretrying. A homeless did stumble in trying to convenience the staff to give him something for free, which they were able to get rid of the person politely after many pleas. I ordered their Spaghetti Bolognese ($20), which was alright. It felt like something I could have made at home and it would come out the same quality. Never-the-less, service was great, given that I was the only person they had to take care of.

Had an amazing breakfast there. The place is super cute and cozy. Located in the middle of Central…read morePark. Service is fast. Food's really good. Had birds joining me for a bite . Will come back 100%

Absolutely love the location of this LPQ, but the quality is not there. Once sat it took over 30…read moreminutes to get water for the table. I got the grilled cheese with tomato soup and both were cold by the time it came out. We also got the croissant cookie and it was pretty dry. I usually love LPQ, but this locations service and food was really lacking in comparison.

Especially for visitors...worth the wait. Food aside, yes could be quite cramped but theres…read moresomething very lovely, charming, and "New York" about the inside. Best way put, there's a ton of personality on the inside. As for the food...everything was very very good. We got the waffle sandwich, Belgian waffle, caviar & steamed eggs, and a few croissants...Top to bottom everything was very good. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience of it all. Side note...add the croissant to your order...

Buvette was able to accommodate me for an early dinner shortly after my arrival in New York,…read morespecifically the West Village. Buvette is one of five W. Village eateries helmed by power-chef duo Jody Williams and Rita Sodi; four are within a block of each other. I passed the other three (Bar Pisellino, Via Carota, I Sodi) on my way and all had lines out the door. Carota and Sodi are Italian, Buvette is French. There are 2 other Buvettes in Asia and one coming soon in London. Buvette does not do reservations. Buvette is a charming but tiny/cramped space, made more tiny within the last year by NYC's removal of pandemic-era street patios which greatly helped dining capacity. Buvette may sometimes have a few front sidewalk tables, and there's a tiny outdoor patio in the back. The tables and dishware are also tiny. There's a kitchen in the back, but some food is also prepared below the bar in front, where there seem to be some ovens. The food seems reliably consistent here. The menu is short but there are daily specials. I ordered a non-alcoholic ginger soda, crab tartine (a special), lobster a l'Americaine (lobster pot pie) and frites. The soda is always on the menu and is refreshing, with a nice snap of ginger. The crab tartine was fab, a fresh crab salad with avocado atop toast. The lobster pot pie was made in the under-bar oven, a small serving of lobster and veggies with a golden puff pastry topper. Delish. The frites were nicely crisp, served with an aioli. Service was okay, but my hot food took about 45 minutes to come out, apparently because my ticket was lost. Overall a pleasant meal, my first during this visit.

Ambiance & food was amazing , best I've had ! I want to go back today if I could but very soon for…read moresure

A "kid friendly" restaurant was not something I spent a lot of time thinking about in my past life…read more But now it's so important to find great restaurants that have high chairs and are accommodating to toddlers. Pastis definitely checks that box! This was my second time at Pastis and it was just as delicious as the first time. We got shrimp cocktail, oysters, tartar, leeks, calamari... the bread is so excellent I would have been happy eating that all night. We all split burgers 4 ways. The fries are a better version of McDonalds (the highest compliment). We also got the bar steak, trout, confit, and half chicken, Of course, the profiteroles for dessert. Do not skip these! Great martinis, great service - an awesome restaurant to visit in Meatpacking!

Incredible cozy and vibey French spot, would be great for a date, a girls night, or go solo and…read moretreat yourself! 5/5 Truffle Fries 5/5 French Onion Soup 5/5 Orange Wine

I came here with my friend for drinks and a late night bite around 8:30pm on a Monday. I had a…read moreglass of Chardonnay and the chicken liver pâte, which was served with a variety of pickles and a basket of bread. It was delicious! My friend got the truffle fries, which were also very good. The ambiance is very intimate and romantic (think dim red lighting). Many of the servers are French, too.