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    Le Gamin

    3.6 (277 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Salmon omelette with spinach and goat cheese.
    Carin R.

    Super cute and very busy French little restaurant. It's the perfect brunch spot on a cold day. We both had omelettes where you choose the ingredients they came with fries and salad. The only down fall is there is not a waiting area. If you sit by the door as we did you constantly have people on top of waiting.

    Gamin Burger with egg, Buckwheat Crepe
    Steven Z.

    Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars, but closer to 3. Le Gamin is a really cutely decorated French cafe/restaurant. They have a simple, traditional menu with brunch and lunch items. We got the galette with mushroom/swiss/chicken and the Gamin burger with sunny side up egg. The galette was unremarkable, somewhat overpriced. The burger was well made (medium rare). The patty was juicy and thick. However, it was near impossible to eat and so messy. The egg on the top and caramelized onions on the bottom resulted in a slippery, drenched burger. We only had 1 napkin per person too. Left slightly hungry, grabbed a slice of pizza afterwards.

    Moule Mariniere
    Jack H.

    I was watching a friend's cat in Greenpoint and it was lovely Sunday evening, so I took the long way back to the train station. By chance I came across Le Gamin and discovered they had a Mussels Night on Sunday, where just $20 will buy you mussels, fries and a glass of wine. Being the seafood fan I am, my dinner plans changed immediately. Le Gamin is an adorable cafe reminiscent of the same kind of cafe you'll find in Paris. The ambience is very French, and when the sun hits the the cafe in the evening it's absolutely lovely. A waiter came by shortly after arrival (a somewhat non-French touch) and provided me with a menu, which I briefly browsed to not look so excited for the mussels special. The menu overall has French classics, and I look forward to returning sometime to try the rest, but Sunday night is Mussels Night and I ordered accordingly. My wine (white) came out first and was perfectly serviceable for the price. But the main event was the mussels, and just look at them. Flavored wonderfully with garlic and white wine, I was (very pleasantly) shocked by the quantity. The fries were fine as well (excellent thickness and crispness), though nothing to write home about. I worked dutifully through my pile of mussels and only found myself disappointed that I was embarrassed to order more. Speaking to the staff while waiting for the bathroom, apparently the special is relatively new (June 2023), and I know I'll certainly back. Highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

    A chew toy
    Elliot A.

    They served me a child's portion of steak. I joked with my friends they served me "burnt tips" at a full price (27$). I'll lucky if this is even 4 oz. I might say this is the size of my dogs chew toy (he's a chihuahua). I wouldn't be as frustrated if it hadn't taken 30 min to make, and maybe at least a third larger. When I discussed with the staff they did offer to take it back but I was starving and decided to let it be. The story would've ended fine just there, a mediocre experience, except the staff decided to inflame the situation by gas lighting our table into thinking it was a normal size and then proceeded to make passive aggressive comments minimizing how our table felt about our experience. We had a distasteful experience due to both the food and the staff, def wouldn't recommend it. I was so hungry when I got home I ordered a full Korean meal for less than the cost of that steak. Cherry on top, the fries were cold, like the waiter who served us.

    Fantastic French Restaurant

    We had a fantastic lunch at Le Gamin yesterday afternoon. The food was delicious, the service was delightful, and the overall ambiance was lovely. I highly recommend this restaurant.

    Salmon Linguini
    Christian V.

    Exceptional in every aspect!! We were greeted very warmly and seated promptly. My mom uses a wheelchair, the staff is truly outstanding, even went outside to help fold and bring inside. Really appreciate!! Madison walked us through the menu and specials. Big fan of their Chocolat Chaud, perfect with Grand Marnier. Escargot is an absolute must, we would have ordered two if we didn't get Foie Gras and Tarte Flambee. For mains we ordered to share Salmon Linguini, Berkshire Pork Chop, Beef Borguignon and Steak Frites. The linguini sauce is a delight, the meats were surprisingly tender/juicy and the lentils were amazing. Every dish was so delicious, we finished every bite. For desserts, we enjoyed Apple Tartin and Chestnut Crepe. Perfect balance of flavors and emphasis on natural sweetness instead of adding too much sugar. Instant favorite and for sure we will be back!!

    Pear Tart
    Simran K.

    Stopped by for dinner after watch the beautiful sunset. For starters, our servers here was super friendly to chat with and checked up on us throughout to make sure we were having a good time! Ordered the Chablis to pair with our dinner: Duck Confit and Pear Tart. It's quite rare to find Chablis on many wine menus so I was super happy to get that here! I had the Pear Tarte for dinner and was expecting more pear in the pear tart. Besides that, the tart was perfectly buttery, sweetened and the cream on top was one of the better ones I've had. Absolutely enjoyed this off-menu daily specials order. Would've liked more pear or fruitiness for max balance, but again, enjoyed this still. Would've definitely want to revisit for the quality of food, the Chablis, quite interiors and the great service.

    Tarte Tatin
    Esther C.

    Dined here on a weekend with a friend. Duck confit (3/10): potatoes were almost dripping in oil but very flavorful, however the duck was way over cooked, almost scorched and lacked any flavor other than its natural taste. It was just extremely dry and I was not impressed. Tarte Tatin (8/10): pretty solid dessert! A little on the sweeter side, crust was delicious but much too thin for my liking... almost like a sweet flatbread Not going to rate the brie + miel platter, though I will say the baguette was excellent.

    Oeuf gamin
    Cece L.

    Pretty cute restaurant! We came at 12 pm on a Sunday and were able to take the last table inside. I rarely eat French food, so I was in the mood to try something new. My friend got the chicken sandwich, while I got the oeuf gamin, which was a ratatouille topped with a goat cheese/potato hash and a poached egg. I didn't know what to expect, but the hash was really good! It was a little gamey, but perfectly crispy on the outside and actually just fun to eat. The ratatouille itself tasted standard--it was my first time trying ratatouille and it was fine but didn't wow me. Overall, not a bad spot!

    Ryna D.

    Charming little spot in Greenpoint! We met friends for dinner and they suggested this restaurant for a quiet, low key dinner. Definitely very quiet for a weekday though it seems it's rather popular with local residents. Decent French bistro fare though I certainly wouldn't go out of my way to dine here.

    Avocado Toast; steak sandwich; Noiccie salad; Sangria Pitcher
    Tamrina M.

    Our food and the pitcher of fall sangria was good. It was a pretty strong pitcher, but expensive compared to other spots I've been to. Kind staff and good service.

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    4.3(390 reviews)
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    Stopped into Le Crocodile for drinks after an event and absolutely loved the vibe. I had the Peach…read moreCosmo -- refreshing, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet at all Exactly what I wanted.. Even though we didn't stay for dinner, every dish coming out of the kitchen looked incredible and the atmosphere felt effortlessly chic and welcoming. Definitely one of those places that makes you immediately want to come back and experience the full menu. Can't wait to return for dinner next time

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    Friendliest staff in NYC ive ever encountered. It's a cozy romantic kind of classy place... But…read morehappy to seat a few tourists touring elementary ages kids. The host had even set a table aside for us with coloring pages (based on the mural on the opposite wall, which they loved realizing). Everything was absolutely perfect. The Gougère (a cheese puff pastry) was airy, light and I loved it, more than anyone else at the table. The fried artichokes were more broiled (tasted healthier) and came in a slightly acidic tahini sauce. The sauce was a light layer on the dish instead of on top to keep the brussel sprouts from getting soggy. I got the moules frites, fantastic, no notes. My son got the kids steak and fries which came with a salad he ate first. The price ($22) for a "kids" meal seemed steep, but the steak alone was probably worth the price, and actually seasoned. This is the type of kids meal that builds kids who actually like food. We got some zero cocktails (not enough sleep to drink and travel the next day) and they were great. If I'm at the NU hotel again, this is going to be a must stop place. Total bull was 222 (before tip) for 3 adults and 2 kids. So expensive, but well worth it, and honestly not terrible for NYC standards.

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