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.

I like big juicy Belgian fries and I can't lie. The Belgian fries from @pommefrites were absolutely…read moredelicious, they're so warm and crispy. I liked the size of the fries and their texture. The portion sizes are good here and the regular size fills you up. The mango sauce that I chose were also really delicious with the fries. The vibes of this place was an European style old world pub. It feels like your transported to the Netherlands or Germany. The fries also came out really quickly and customer service was good. However, this place is very busy and crowded! It can be really hard to find a seat or a place to sit down, and there's a constant stream of people going in and out. Price:$12.47 Rating: 8/10

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.

Ordered the Thai mussels $36 and the goat cheese salad $18…read more 5 stars for the mussels which came with fries. BF thought it was a good portion and tasty. Got the niccoise salad served instead of the goat cheese and didn't bother to send it back since I was hungry. It was ok. Very loud even though the place was not full.

Torn. Team lunch…read more Was very excited to have moules frites. Service is efficient and friendly enough. You get what you need and they stay away. Ambience is dark wood with TVs and mirrors helping sight lines. No complaints beyond the weak air conditioning, but I'll forgive it considering how hot and muggy it was outside. Food was ok. I can only speak for my moules frites marinière. Mussels were on the smaller side but prepped and cooked well. Fries were also very good, crispy on the outside but not overcooked. However, the flavor for the mussels was disappointing I needed to salt the broth to have any kind of flavor for the mussels and for dipping my fries. I like the idea of having moules frites and other bistro dishes near the office but there are a few concerns. I'm willing to come back to try different mussel preparations and other dishes, but likely on a cooler day.

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.

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.

No packets of condiments for your dry little sandwiches. Fail. This is more of a Pain Quotidien…read moreExpress, fast counter with no frills, with subpar food, service, etc. Absolute fail. Never go here.

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.

Pastis is legendary because it helped teach New York what the Meatpacking District could become…read more When it opened in 1999, it was one of the engines of a neighborhood transforming from industrial edge into a place where fashion, nightlife, and all day dining could coexist. If Balthazar is Bergdorf Goodman, Pastis has always felt closer to Dover Street Market: younger, more creative, a little less formal, and completely fluent in downtown style. My first instinct was actually Barneys, which feels even more accurate on a vintage-adjusted basis, but using a departed institution to describe one that famously closed and then rose from the ashes felt almost too neat. Over the years, I've eaten here many times, both at the original location and since its revival with Stephen Starr, and it has never disappointed. The burger is excellent, I'm fairly certain I've had the steak frites and seafood here, and I still remember noticing someone else's lobster frites and immediately making a mental note for another visit. The people-watching is reliably first-rate, but so are the details that make Pastis unmistakably Pastis: the flowers, clocks, white tile, vintage mirrors, and beautifully worn finishes that have since been imitated by countless restaurants. What fascinates me now is the brand's arc. Pastis began as a pioneer in a Meatpacking District that was still gritty, neglected, and changing at extraordinary speed, then closed, returned with Stephen Starr as a partner, and began an entirely new chapter. That evolution feels fitting: McNally's original downtown instinct joined with a Philadelphia hospitality juggernaut, and a restaurant once associated with the frontier of a changing neighborhood has grown into a commercial pillar in vibrant markets well beyond New York. Few restaurants have influenced the visual language of modern brasserie dining as thoroughly while remaining this enjoyable to eat and drink at. Pastis now stretches into Washington, Nashville, and South Florida, with Miami already thriving and Palm Beach on the way, and I genuinely want to experience them all. There is something satisfying about watching a place that once helped make an overlooked neighborhood fashionable become a durable institution capable of anchoring destinations elsewhere. The Meatpacking original will always be the reference point for me.

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 arranged an NYU happy hour event here and it was fairly easy to do so. Although it's pretty tight…read moreinside, especially since they were showing the World Cup matches, we were giving the space in the back, which fit our 12 guests. Keep in mind, parties over 6 have a $65 minimum spend. I tried an orange wine (I forget which one since it was recommended by the bartender). It was nice and dry and hit the spot. I had the Sauvignon blanc from Chile, which was refreshing and crisp. I lastly had the Prosecco from Italy. It was also crisp. I would love to return and try some other wines.