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Raoul's Restaurant

4.1 (791 reviews)
PriceyFrench
Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Hunter S.

I've been following the "New York's best burger" trend on TikTok and instagram. Including the frustrating trend where they only make like 12 a night, so you have to fight to get one (more on that shortly). So I set out to try a few of them myself. First I had sip & guzzle's wagyu burger which was underwhelming. I also had Lord's rarebit cheese burger and was even more underwhelmed. I didn't have high hopes for Raoul's, but they sure showed me! This was my favorite burger. It MIGHT (might, maybe, not sure) beat out Red Hook Tavern's infamous burger. This burger is crusted with peppercorns and served with pickled cornichons and this delightful little salad/slaw, which really takes the burger to the next level. The meat is seasoned and moist, cooked perfectly as I ordered it. The fresh slaw really gives it a crunch and a power punch to keep it from getting boring (like the Lord's burger was for me, boring). It's topped with St. Andre cheese and comes with pommes frites. I will say Lord's had better fries, but a lot of people will like this McDonald's adjacent skinny fry. The au Poivre sauce didn't do anything for me, you can go without it. Their rendition of the blood Mary was terrible and I wouldn't get it again. Watery. But the burger was so good, they are instantly forgiven. Hint: Burgers are unlimited during Saturday and Sunday brunch, so get a reservation then. Another thing I liked better than Lord's, no long line of hopeful walk-ins. Poor schmucks don't know what they are missing by not choosing Raoul's. For those not wanting a burger, they offer an array of salads, fish, oysters, chicken, pork, and appetizers.

Raoul's Burger Au Poivre
Kyle Tweil K.

Raoul's -- Worth Trying, Not Revisiting This small, intimate spot in SoHo was an obvious inclusion on our burger tour checklist--and for good reason. Raoul's burger is only available on weekends. It doesn't even appear on the regular menu, and on weekdays it's limited to just 12 servings. A well-reviewed, quasi-secret-menu burger with strict limits? Everyone in our group agreed this wasn't something to skip. We booked our reservation a full month in advance and waited patiently. Our Sunday reservation was for 11:15 AM. We arrived about 20 minutes early, only to find the restaurant still closed and roughly 15 people already waiting outside. Since it was only 10:55, we joined the queue. By the time the doors opened at 11, a few more people had arrived--but once inside, everyone was seated without issue. The space itself isn't luxurious, but it is classic and cozy, with walls covered in art that give the room a distinct character. We were seated near a small fish tank, though the tables were packed so tightly together that service looked genuinely difficult. At one point, a waiter spilled a plate of fries while serving a nearby table. Honestly, it didn't feel surprising--the aisles are that narrow. You're constantly aware that you should pull your chair in. Coat check is mandatory simply because there's nowhere else to put one. We ordered two burgers, as expected, along with an artichoke appetizer. The artichoke was fine--perfectly ordinary. Something you could easily replicate at home without much difference. Then came the mishap. When ordering, I clearly mentioned a cucumber allergy and asked that one burger be served without pickles. The waitress acknowledged this. Later, the waiter--the same one who had dropped the fries--brought out both burgers. The waitress even pointed at me and said, "This one is without pickles." The waiter nodded, handed me the burger... and yes, mine had pickles. Thankfully, they were cornichons rather than standard cucumber pickles. Oddly enough, cornichons don't trigger much of a reaction for me, and I occasionally enjoy them. So no real harm done--except that my wife, who loves pickles, ended up with the pickle-less burger. That part was disappointing. Even after being explicitly pointed out, the mistake still happened. It earned a small, awkward laugh, but also suggested either weak staff training or someone very new on the job. Now, the burger itself. The meat was juicy and clearly well-cooked, and overall it was undeniably good. But the black pepper presence is intense--lingering well beyond each bite. I found myself wondering if this was intentional, if it's simply part of the concept. And viewed that way, it starts to make sense--but it also stops feeling like a burger. It's undeniably tasty, yet it feels like eating something adjacent to a burger rather than a burger itself. The harmony between the beef and the bun, the richness and satisfaction we look for when we're truly craving a burger--none of that really landed for us. That said, I would still recommend trying it at least once. It's worth the experience. But we likely won't be back--at least not when we're genuinely craving a burger. Whatever this is, it just doesn't hit that particular spot strongly enough.

Raoul's Burger Au Poivre
Curtis K.

easily one of the best or the best burger i've ever. EVER had. the seasoning was awesome and the au poivre just dominated. lovely cornichons and onions. nice bun. out of this world au poivre dipping sauce. fries were great. frizee salad totally slapped. ambiance killer. all the staff were efficient + genuinely nice. damn...lastly the complimentary potato chips were the best specimen i've ever had

Tuna tartare
Tiffany L.

Star of the show was definitely the steak frites!!! One of the best I've had. Crab beignets are worth getting too. Tuna tartare was just ok. I will say the restaurant is pretty cramped and they didn't seat us till 15+ min past our resy time

Steak Frites
Michael F.

Raul's is a New York institution. Solid everything. We had fresh oysters, champagne, steak frites and fine red wine. All professionally prepared and served. A perfect outing. Good living!

Browned Butter Goat Cheese Ravioli
Sabrianna Z.

The moment my party and I walked into Raoul's, I fell in love with the unique and charming décor. It felt like stepping into a cozy Parisian spot. Our waitress was amazing--so friendly and fun. She joked with us throughout the meal and offered great recommendations. We started with the warm, fluffy bread basket, followed by the crab beignets, which were topped with a spicy creamy sauce that was incredibly tasty. I had the brown butter goat cheese ravioli, and the sauce was so good I ended up dipping bread in it just to enjoy more. My partner ordered the steak au poivre, cooked perfectly, with crispy fries and spinach dressed in a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. Raoul's has a great French vibe, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'm already looking forward to going back and trying more.

Soufflé pancake
Elizabeth X.

The burger was very good as expected and very juicy. The gravy on the side was good, but honestly the burger was good enough on their own. It was definitely pepper-y, which I enjoyed. I also loved the crispy fries. The soufflé pancake was super pretty but a bit bland and dry. The mussels came with a nice sauce. Service was a bit slow, but I liked that it let us take our time and enjoy our brunch.

Matt H.

Very good. I can't speak highly enough about the quality and taste of the dishes that we got at Raouls. The steak frites was truly without complaint and was everything that we wanted it to be. The sauce is divine and the fries were perfect. Our martinis could've been better but they weren't bad by any means. The service was the only thing that kept this from being a five star review. While the attentiveness of the server wasn't bad, his attitude was very offputting. He made a comment to my female friend that was a bit sexist in saying " Are you sure you want a martini - that's a strong drink? What about a Cosmo instead?" This definitely rubbed her the wrong way and left a little bit of a bad taste in our mouth. The ambience at Raouls, however, is great. It's a smaller restaurant, but I love that and it has a very old-school energy, which is perfect. Overall, I will definitely come back to Raouls and recommend it to anyone who wants a great French dinner.

Artichoke!
Benjamin C.

Raoul's has been on our list for years, and we finally made it happen. The place is tight, but always full. Fees like a special place to be! Service was good. We chose to start with the artichoke, mostly for seasonality. It was tasty and fun to share, but we would choose something else next time. Burgers were great! No complaints there. Our batch of fries were a little overdone, but happy to not fill up on fries. Added a cocktail and a beer - wonderful experience! Not sure when we will be back, but very pleased to have crossed that burger off the list.

Fries
Nikita K.

I went to Raoul's on a Tuesday night and it was packed inside. The setting is night inside although there are nude portraits on the wall which was a bit odd. The service is really good here and the food is very expensive. There were almost no vegetarian options which was annoying and the menu is quite small. However, the server recommended I get the white asparagus and it was amazing. Super flavorful and I would go back just to get that dish again. I also got mashed potatoes and fries which were good too. For dessert we got the cream puffs and they were really good too.

Jad F.

Came here for lunch on a last minute reservation (usually tough to get). The interior has a distinct charm the paintings on the wall give it a cool artsy vibe and the place is dimly lit making it intimate. We got seated in a booth, which added to the cozy, classic bistro feel. Tried the steak au poivre, which was rich and flavorful especially the sauce. The burger though, was the standout: juicy, perfectly cooked, and easily one of the best burgers I've had in NYC. Also enjoyed the warm goat cheese salad and crab beignets as starters both well-executed and flavorful.

Steak Au Poivre
Judy T.

When searching for the best steak au poivre in NYC, Raoul's pops up everywhere, and for good reason! Reservation is notoriously hard to get, I was lucky enough to get a seat on Sat afternoon thru Resy alerts. - - - - - - - - Steak au Poivre $64 Juicy sirloin with a perfectly seared peppercorn crust, smothered in a rich cognac-cream au poivre sauce. It's cooked medium rare with a beautiful pink inside. The peppery kick is bold & absolutely delicious - I loved every bite!! Even the fries were crispy perfection, I shamelessly licked the sauce clean with them! - - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Yes! I need to try their infamous Burger au Poivre, available only during weekend brunch & limited to 12 at the bar for dinner!

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Courtney L.

When you have one night in NYC... this is an epic spot to go :) Less touristy, and more of a popular locals spot. Our good friends who live in NY managed to snag a reservation so we got in! We did a 9pm dinner (when in Rome...), and most of us ordered the Steak Frites. Umm... to die for. If you love a good sauce like I do... you will not be disappointed! Be warned if you're bringing your (more conservative) parents or grandparents here... there's a painting of a naked woman laying on a couch on a huge wall inside, so just sharing in case that's not your style! Think sexy, French, Mad Men vibes (per Ruggy's review from 2016... it hasn't changed!). They also had great dirty martinis, of course.

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Do they allow walk ins or only rsvp?

You can always try. There have been occasions when I turn up with no reservations and they helped out. They are not an uptight type place. Give it a try

Do they allow dogs outside?

Service animals are always welcome. Unfortunately pets are not allowed.

What is the corkage?

We do not allow outside beverages. We are extremely proud of our extensive wine list. Merci.

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La Bonne Soupe - French onion soup

La Bonne Soupe

4.0(307 reviews)
2.8 miMidtown West

All around delicious. Super cozy, warm atmosphere and solid service…read more Loved the escargots, it was a generous portion and very flavorful full of garlic as it should. The frites were the best I've had - super thin and crunchy and the mussels were fantastic in a delicious white wine sauce and again a LARGE portion. We were left happy and full - the Bordeaux Blanc we ordered was perfect to go with it all.

Came here a mere week after five-star my first visit, and this experience was significantly less…read morepositive. While the French Onion soup was still a stand-out dish, the painfully slow service detracted. There appeared to be a single waitress working. I didn't notice during my first visit if there were multiple servers, but the first time I did hear the waiter advise another table that the kitchen was behind and there would be a wait for food. (This didn't affect me since on my first visit I only ordered soup.) Same thing happened this time, and there was a significant delay between our soup/salad course and entrees. We were told the kitchen was backed up. this is apparently the norm. For appetizers, the French onion soup was a gold star dish. My friend had the goat cheese salad which she said was also very good. The Chicken Cordon Bleu was good, and a hard-to-find dish in NYC. While eating our entrees, the server never checked on how things were or if we needed anything. Once finished, we sat there for a long time waiting for our plates to be cleared, and finally had to "announce" that we were done and request our dessert (as we had ordered the prix fixe menu). For dessert we ordered the Dame Blanche and Profiteroles. I would recommend neither. The ice cream (in both) was poor quality, crystallized and not creamy. A real shame. In all, the meal too 2.5 hours due to the slow service. The soup remains fantastic. I'm downgrading my review to recommend this spot only for soup and salad and not a full, hours-long meal. For that, it's 5 stars, for a full meal a middling 3.

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La Bonne Soupe - Interior

Interior

La Bonne Soupe - Dame blanche

Dame blanche

La Bonne Soupe - Outside dining on second floor rooftop

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Outside dining on second floor rooftop

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