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This compact neighborhood bistro serves French food & wine in trendy, relaxed surroundings.
Hours
| Thursday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 188 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 777-1366
Website: https://www.facebook.com/lefrenchdiner
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Reviews
Tom Hiel
Came in and was told to put my number down. Had a drink across the street. They called! I came back and had the seared cabbage which was wonderful! Then I had the Hanger steak in a red wine sauce with gratin dauphinois: Outstanding!!! The marriage of the steak, the sauce, and the cheesy buttery potatoes was exquisite! Couldn’t get enough! To finish I got the Cherries in cream: salted cherries in a beautiful creamy base! All with a lovely Bordeaux by the glass! Forget Balthazar and come here!
… moreAshton Crawley
Amazing wine selection! Everything we ate was so simple yet gourmet. Get the soft boiled egg and the steak tartare for sure.
… moreThanjira Vimon
By far one of the best place I had. This assumption comes from me staying here for a year and exploring. The music in the resto is also amazing. Attentive chef and crews. Worth all the wait times!
… moreMatthew
Do not let the exterior fool you. Yes they could clean and wash their sign and make the entry more inviting-but this is part of their appeal.
Very small restaurant-bar seating plus 4 tables. I choose to sit at the bar. The barkeep was friendly and knowledgeable of all menus. Started with the cheese board. Very very delicious. The chickpea crepe was delicious as was the octopus. I had ordered the steak and it was very good (loved the mushrooms) but the star of the night for me was the pork chop. The pork chop was cooked to perfection and the side of spicy mustard was the best I have had and worked well with the chop. Seriously-do yourself a favor and order the pork chop.
… moreVery small restaurant-bar seating plus 4 tables. I choose to sit at the bar. The barkeep was friendly and knowledgeable of all menus. Started with the cheese board. Very very delicious. The chickpea crepe was delicious as was the octopus. I had ordered the steak and it was very good (loved the mushrooms) but the star of the night for me was the pork chop. The pork chop was cooked to perfection and the side of spicy mustard was the best I have had and worked well with the chop. Seriously-do yourself a favor and order the pork chop.
Abs Trada
I’ve been wanting to try a french restaurant for a long time. I just loved the vibe. It’s like experiencing a little piece of Paris in Manhattan New York. It’s not a big space at all, but I didn’t mind, it’s part of the experience. I had the grilled Octopus and my husband had the steak. It’s was all very delicious. Next time I will definitely be trying a new dish. I totally recommend coming to this little cozy french restaurant. It was a great experience.
… moreHelen Kogan
KICKED OUT FOR NOT ORDERING ENOUGH. My boyfriend and I (both graduate students who earn less than minimum wage) have been coming here for 3 years for our anniversary. Today we came 10 minutes before opening and put our names down, and waited 2 hours to be seated. The food has always been worth it. When we arrive we ordered the octopus ($29) and hangar steak ($45) for our dinner. This is a lot of us to spend on dinner and that’s why we save it for special occasions. The manager/owner came up to us and said that wasn’t okay and that he couldn’t afford for us to spend that little on a Saturday night. We said we couldn’t spend more. They said if we couldn’t order more then we would have to leave. We were heartbroken. I have ordered that exact combination for 2 people maybe 5 times before at this resultant with no problems. If you have a minimum for me to order tell me that at the door when you take our names down! And definitely don’t make us feel like shit for being poor. How are we supposed to enjoy our dinner when we’ve been told that if we don’t order more we’re not allowed to stay? Disappointed and heartbroken to be treated this way.
… moreKhoi Pham
Tiny and intimate space for delicious French cuisine. The hanger steak was absolutely delicious and the grilled octopus was memorable too. Friendly staff. If you wanna secure a spot for the first seating of the evening, I’d recommend arriving 20-30 minutes before opening.
… moreNatalie Marrero
One thing I love is a great environment and delicious food
This place was both of those and then more! I went to celebrate a new beginning and treated two friends.
Between three of us we had about 5/6 items and we felt great.
I loved this place. I look forward to going again
… moreThis place was both of those and then more! I went to celebrate a new beginning and treated two friends.
Between three of us we had about 5/6 items and we felt great.
I loved this place. I look forward to going again
Hsueh Yu
This is a tiny restaurant with a tiny kitchen that serves amazing food. The menu is selective and everything is well executed and tastes great. The service is friendly and attentive. Once you get in, you’re not rushed, just a great cozy dining experience. We had a few glasses of wine. And the staff always pour a little first for us to try and make sure we like it before he did the full pour. For food, we ordered octopus, buckwheat crepes, scallops, skirt steak. Everything was delicious. We especially love our steak. It was very flavorful and perfectly cooked and came with potato au gratin. Over all a very fun and pleasant dinner.
… moregina quad
Very interesting vibe. Get online at least 1 hour before they open or you won’t get in. Maybe 18 seats. But well worth the wait and the very cramped atmosphere. The food was phenomenal. Delicious takes on French standards.
Casual dress, be foodie. Surprisingly well organized for such a tiny location. And very charming staff.
It’s like going to your Friend’s studio apartment for dinner with a small bunch of people you meet while waiting for him to get home, but your friend is an absolutely excellent chef so you are all excited with anticipation
… moreCasual dress, be foodie. Surprisingly well organized for such a tiny location. And very charming staff.
It’s like going to your Friend’s studio apartment for dinner with a small bunch of people you meet while waiting for him to get home, but your friend is an absolutely excellent chef so you are all excited with anticipation