The Odeon - another great restaurant that's served Tribeca and the surrounding neighborhoods for years. Keith McNally opened the restaurant in 1980, and I've been going for over 15 years - usually for lunch or brunch. I typically order the Yellowfin Tuna Burger, which is outstanding, or the Odeon Burger, which is an excellent hamburger. Today, my partner and I went to brunch, and shared the French Toast and the Three Egg Omelet. The French Toast, as always, was superb - with a slightly crispy, caramelized exterior, and a rich, fluffy interior. Odeon uses brioche for its French Toast and it's always delicious! It had been awhile since I'd had the omelette. The server, who was very nice, asked if we wanted it cooked medium, medium well or well. For a second, I thought I was ordering a steak! I like my omelette cooked - I wasn't aware omelettes are now offered partially cooked. I cooked omelettes for a restaurant in 1972 while in college - I've cooked A LOT of omelettes. I like them light and fluffy - I only use butter - never oil, to cook them. I told the server that I like my omelette cooked through - not runny or 'creamy'. I ordered a veggie omelette with Gruyère cheese. It came very 'browned', and as a result, a little dry....and there was no cheese. Okay, one bite of the omelette had cheese - my partner and I shared - she had no cheese in her half. The fingerling potatoes were delicious and a nice change from French fries . I was disappointed but understood I probably should have been more specific about the 'well done' when ordering the omelette - and I understand, the cook sometimes misses an ingredient. I mentioned this to the server - she was very gracious, as was the Manager. They removed the charge from the bill. I felt bad mentioning it, but I'm a 'regular' customer and want to be helpful as I'll be returning. Making an omelette isn't 'rocket science' - they probably should cook them all the same - and change the order when the customer requests. I'll be returning and ordering both items again - this time, I'll give some specific input on the omelette! read more

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I came here on a Monday night for dessert and sat at the bar. My friend and I shared the sticky toffee pudding and the lemon tart. Both desserts were delicious, especially the sticky toffee pudding. We also shared a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which was sadly freezer burned. Great ambiance inside. We also chatted a bit with the bartender, who was super friendly. read more

I've been dining at The Odeon intermittently for almost four decades, and few restaurants in New York have maintained their identity as successfully. It's one of those rare places that feels timeless without feeling dated. The dining room remains as charming as ever, with its long wooden bar, red leather banquettes, vintage globe lighting, and unmistakable Parisian brasserie atmosphere. The service has also remained remarkably consistent over the years--professional, attentive, and polished without ever becoming pretentious. The menu leans into classic brasserie fare, and that's exactly where The Odeon shines. The French onion soup is as comforting as ever, the steak frites remains a dependable staple, and their cheeseburger continues to deserve its reputation as one of the neighborhood's best, especially when paired with those impossibly crispy fries. The bar is equally iconic, serving expertly crafted martinis that have made it a destination in its own right. My most recent visit was an early dinner with a friend. We enjoyed French onion soup, crispy calamari, seafood salad, steak tartare, and an aged prime New York strip au poivre, accompanied by glasses of Côtes du Rhône. Every dish was well prepared and exactly what you'd expect from The Odeon: consistently good, if not particularly adventurous. Even legends have their imperfections. The lively bar scene creates an energetic atmosphere, but the noise now spills well into the dining room and can make conversation difficult. Perhaps that's simply something I notice more with age than I did decades ago. My larger criticism is the pricing. Our bill came to $271 before tip for two people, (fortunately my well heeled buddy picked up the tab) - one sparkling water, two soups, calamari, seafood salad, steak tartare, one strip steak, mushrooms, and two glasses of wine. While the quality never disappoints, that's a considerable tab for what is, at its heart, a neighborhood brasserie serving classic comfort food. Still, The Odeon remains one of New York's enduring dining institutions. It's a restaurant woven into the city's cultural fabric--its glowing neon sign famously appeared on the cover of Jay McInerney's Bright Lights, Big City--and after all these years, it continues to deliver the atmosphere, hospitality, and consistency that have kept generations of New Yorkers coming back. I may occasionally wince when the check arrives, but somehow I always find myself planning my next visit. read more

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The ODEON 14th March 2026 Yes, I was here back in the 1980s, a kid with my friends, we would hang out here after hours with our French restaurant comrades. Oh, we were so chic in our designer garb. Spending summers in the south of France. Speaking French to the waiters. I loved it all. Simpler times yes, I love the Odeon. The Odeon is iconic New York. Propriétér, Keith McNally, whose memoir I am currently reading, brought the French Bistro trend back in the day to lower Manhattan, also at the time, Anthony Bourdain of Les Halles. Which was another hangout of ours, but unfortunately gone now. It's great to see the Odeon still here 40 years later. Going strong. Très Chic. Très French. Très Fun. Only more tourists are arriving by busloads due to the popularity of LOVE STORY (about JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette on FX currently). Thanks, Ryan Murphy. 5 Stars still. read more

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This place is from what I remember back in the 1980's. Located in Tribeca, this restaurant was in the middle of nowhere. Soho was a loft district, becoming an artist enclave and Tribeca was a former industrial area in transition. Not a lot has changed inside, from what I can see. The food, however is better than ever. I had the boeuf bourguignon. The beef was like buddah. Rich gravy, beef broth with carrots, mushrooms, onions. I loved it. Even my wife's salad, I mean, how good can a salad be, was delicious. She had it with a nice salmon. Service was prompt and efficient. The vibes from the decor are where Pastis designers may have drawn inspiration. A New York icon, to be sure. read more

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The Odeon has definitely been around for a while now, but this is actually my first time here. I got seated outdoors, and I enjoyed it given that it's a summer night. I had the Wagyu fries and as part of the Wagyu, I had garlic butter. I found that I really enjoyed the steak, but what stood out to me was the fries! I definitely felt like it was seasoned well read more

The Odeon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Love The Odeon. Wonderful food but even better service. Impeccable service. Attentive but not overbearing. My fo soup wasn't brought when expected. No big deal to me. But it was comped since it was delayed! That shows how much they value customers. I'll be back when in NYC. I'm thinking it is a sister to Café Luxembourg on the UWS. Similarities, but The Odeon is not as crowded. Highly recommend for a relaxing fine dining meal that won't break the bank. read more

The Odeon is one of those classic NYC spots that feels timeless the moment you step inside. Cozy seating? Definitely. A little tight? Absolutely. But honestly, it's part of the charm--exactly what you'd expect from a true New York institution. We kicked things off with the French onion soup, and it was phenomenal: rich, deeply savory broth and a glorious layer of melty cheese that made every spoonful comfort in a bowl. The salmon that followed was a bit on the fishier side for my taste, but the tender, perfectly cooked steak frites completely saved the day. And whatever you do, don't skip dessert. The crème brûlée was absolute perfection: silky custard with that satisfying crack of caramelized sugar on top. Service was friendly and attentive, and despite the lively Tribeca buzz, the space manages to feel family friendly, warm, and welcoming. The Odeon remains a quintessential NYC dining experience! read more

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Ok years later and this time I was in love! French onion soup was perfection. The mussels with fries were plenty..and I liked the broth in the mussels as well. Also keeping it current with NA cocktail beverage menu. I appreciated the phony negroni! Always killer. White table cloths keeps it old school, but menus are current and fresh. On a rainy day, the streets were empty and sad. Inside the restaurant it was packed and lively. The vibes were immaculate. Ok Odeon 5/5 read more

What a great, historic place! The bartenders are attentive. The service is terrific. The wait staff is excellent. It's a classic deco era New York bar with tasty food and a wonderful place to go for a happy hour drink if you are so moved. A very pleasant experience! read more

"The Odeon is an iconic, long-standing French-American brasserie in New York City's TriBeCa neighborhood, known for its classic dishes, Art Deco bar, and lively, "decadent" atmosphere that has made it a city institution since the 1980s, famously featured in Bright Lights, Big City. It's celebrated for its French onion soup, steak frites, and cocktails like the Cosmopolitan, offering a quintessential downtown dining experience with both indoor and outdoor seating. " I can't think of a better place to meet up for breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner than The Odeon. I love the ambience and feel of this place and the downtown vibe is for me. Think about it, it's 9pm and you feel like having an omelet or a steak or a salad Nicoise, where else? Or sipping a cocktail at a long Art Deco bar.. where else? Let's talk food.. love the Veggie and Yellowfin Tuna Burger, building my own omelette, French Onion soup with a Caesar salad. The desserts are classic.. Creme Brulee, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Sugar Doughnuts and their homemade ice cream. The next love.. the dining room. Que puis-je dire ? ( what else can I say). The interior is cozy and sometimes tight, featuring red booths and a high-energy, candlelit ambiance. The booths are spacious and good seating for people watching. The room has a definite European vibe. Rochelle and I met up for lunch today and decided to build our own omelette. One can choose three ingredients from ham, Cheddar, spinach, mushrooms, Gruyere, tomatoes and onions and choose soft, medium or well. The side is salad or fries. I chose the Gruyere, spinach and onion with fries, Rochelle chose tomato, cheddar and cucumber with salad. We enjoyed our omelette very much and shared fries and salad. I ordered bottomless cup of coffee. For dessert, summertime weather in Spring, we ordered ice cream. Vanilla and mint chocolate chip hit the spot. The service is excellent, courteous and very accommodating. Shout out to Angelina for great service. If you are looking to have a long meal with a great dining vibe, The Odeon is THE place. The Odeon 145 West Broadway Take R train to City Hall or 1,2,3 train to Chambers Street. X27 to Church and Thomas street, 5 minute walk read more

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Appetizers - Crispy Calamari - can't go wrong with calamari. Crispy, chewy and paired with the perfect dip. Salmon Tartar - perfectly diced salmon with avocado. Entrees- Moules Frites - a little disappointed with the mussels. It wasn't flavorful enough and almost each of them had shells inside Steak Frites - perfectly juiced steak paired with the BEST fries. Dessert - Crème brûlée - ended dinner with the best dessert! It was perfectly burnt and caramelized. We finished this in five minutes. read more

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Had not been to The Odeon for a long time and returned for dinner on a Friday evening. The restaurant was very, very busy but they were able to seat us within a few minutes of our reservation time. The food was okay - we had the French Onion Soup, Salmon Tartare, Croque Monsieur and Flank Frites and for dessert, the Profiteroles. None really stood out but not bad. Our server Sabrina was friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was very lively but a bit hectic. read more

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An NYC and American Classic. As iconic a restaurant as any other in the city, with a storied history, that nevertheless has seamlessly remained relevant for over 4 decades, an astonishing acheivement for a New York City restaurant. Somehow I nearly made it a full 20 years as an NYC resident before dining here, but I've surely made up for lost time over the past couple of years and now will go here at any chance I am lucky enough to get. While the burger is justifiably beloved, and you in fact really can't go wrong with anything on the classic American Brasserie menu of refined Americana my go-to order here is most often the Steak Frites which features a reliably perfect, impeccably marbled and lusciously charred New York Strip along with the legendary house fries, on most everyone worth taking seriously's shortlist of the best in the city. It's also quite likely my overall personal favorite steak in the city currently. For an uncharge, it's offered sauced with a few of the different classics, namely au poivre, garlic butter, Béarnaise, or Roquefort. Again, you can't go wrong with any preparation or lack thereof , I generally opt for the sauce on a ramekin on the side, the better to appreciate the perfectly prepared steak on it's own, and adding the sauce sparingly as well as leaving some to dip the fries in. On the occasions I'm convinced to stray from my beloved steak it's often times on account of a particularly beguiling special, like a deliciously vibrant pasta special w/asparagus, spring peas. artichoke on a rainy early spring day, beautifully highlighting the farmers markets bounty of the moment. There's also wonderful classic daily specials for each day of the week like a delectable Sunday Chicken Pot Pie. I would highly recommend if possible, if dining alone or with one other friend or partner sitting at the gorgeous, classic bar. Not only will you get to appreciate being in the hands of likely the most professional and charming bar staff in Manhattan, making some of the best cocktails, but you will also be exceedingly likely to have the opportunity to get into a interesting and/or wild conversation with a classic New York character, quite possibly a famous or infamous one at that. While the prices certainly come off as cheap in the eyes of many, other than perhaps the fabulously wealthy and glamorous residents of it's surrounding Tribeca neighborhood, perhaps the most clout-coveted precinct of them all, considering it's location in said hood, it actually does kind of rate as a square deal. read more

The Odeon - Steak Frites w/Garlic Butter - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Food was delicious and nicely presented. Mussels with a saffron cream sauce and fritas was superb. Calamari was very good. Branzino dinner with an arugula fennel salad was good. Enjoyed a cucumber martini. read more

Had a reservation for 4:45pm dinner on a Thursday night and the place was already packed but we were welcomed warmly and promptly seated. Server Maddie C. was friendly and helpful with our menu questions. We read prior reviews and decided on the mussels, steak frites and dessert. The mussels arrived inedible, undercooked. I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt since the place was already packed this early and we're only human. They were very apologetic and quickly asked what else they could bring us. We chose the buffalo chicken dumplings, tasty but tough dough 7/10. The steak frites and fries were 10/10, the garlic butter was stellar. Dipped everything in it!!!! We settled on the molten chocolate cake, which had an ice cream scoop(homemade), and a cookie crumble. AMAZING 10/10. Even with a full house you could have a conversation and not have to shout across a 2 ft. table. Overall 4.5. Close transit proximity is a plus, near several different subway and bus options. If you haven't been, definitely check it out. read more

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I enjoyed the food. I had the salmon it was perfect. The salad was delicious. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the drinks. It's a very busy area which provided great people watching. I definitely recommend this place for the food and the vibes. Service was a 7 out of 10. Not perfect but decent considering it was busy. read more

Did not disappoint. We popped in a little early to sit at the bar before our reservation and the service and general vibe was so fun and laid back we ended up just letting the table go and enjoying our meal with the best bartender duo. Aaron and Jake honestly made our entire experience exceptional. The restaurant is a true NY spot with a buzzy bar area and great outdoor spots as well. The restaurant took me right back to the 80s and I loved it! The drinks are 10/10. I'f I had any criticism it would be that they don't have big rock ice. I think they are a more martini forward spot so I just stuck with those and I wasn't disappointed. We ordered a Caesar to share and also the steak frites with fries. Both were solid choices and we had enough room to get the cookies with homemade ice cream. Perfect ending to a wonderful night. The level of service here is incredible and we will come back just so we can visit our new favorite mixologists! read more

I came here with my book club (five of us) the other night, and overall it was a good experience. We had just finished reading Keith McNally's memoir, so this felt like a very fitting spot for our meeting. We originally had a reservation for four and were able to change it to five online the day before, but then received a call asking to push our reservation back by about an hour. That was definitely inconvenient, though we did end up with a great table, so it was probably worth the wait. This place gets very busy, and when it does, it can feel quite tight. Luckily, we were seated off to the side toward the back, which gave us plenty of space and made it much more comfortable. Food-wise, I ordered the French onion soup, which was delicious. We also shared a burger. I've had burgers at other Keith McNally restaurants and they're usually some of my favorites, but this one unfortunately missed the mark and isn't something I'd recommend. Service was good, and the vibe is definitely fun and sceney. It is on the pricier side for what you get, but the atmosphere delivers. Also worth noting -- the dirty martini was excellent. read more

A classic. I miss brunches at The Odeon. And happy hours are a thing to behold. I was there when The Odeon first opened and star-gazing was not uncommon there. read more

Iconic retro brasserie celebrating its 40+ year legacy in Tribeca. The Odeon continues to be a favorite among restaurant goers sitting on the corner of West Broadway proudly displaying its exterior presence in bold, neon lights. My friend and I visited The Odeon for a Saturday brunch on a Springlike day. The entire dining room was cozy and quaint as well as very busy and loud. We kicked things off with an Aperol Spritz. Theirs was okay. Certainly not the best and I've had my share. They topped it off with 3 olives--totally not signature of this cocktail. We discarded the olives. As far as main, we selected the 3 Egg Omelet with home potatoes. For fillings, I selected fine herbs, mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes. This dish isn't served with toast or any kind of bread. While my friend chose different fillings, we both enjoyed the omelet accompanied by delicious potatoes (fries or salad were other side choices). It was excellent. Looking forward to returning. The Odeon has the New York vibe right where it belongs. Solid dining experience. read more

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Odeon offers fantastic French food albeit in a jam packed dining room. It's one of those restaurants that needs no introduction. It's simply a mainstay of modern French restaurants in the big apple. The French onion soup was pure cheesy bliss, just the right amount of hot and oniony bite. The Chopped Romain Salad was remarkably flavorful - and not many salads fit that description. This one did, however. I loved the garlic finish to this one alongside the parmesan croutons. Pan Roasted Hiddenfjord Salmon was cooked expertly with just the right amount of seasoning. While it wasn't the star of my dining experience, it fit right in. I was satisfied. Finally, the Creme Brûlée was simply perfection. I loved cracking open the top with my spoon and savoring the vanilla bean goodness. Great, efficient, friendly service. Okay, that's it, you can pick this restaurant now. read more

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I took my childhood friend to the Odean as a celebration of her visit and new beginnings for the next steps in my life. We're boomers--LOL and booked a 5.15 pm table. You know quiet, not crowded. Not the case. The restaurant was hopping. People of all ages were there. The food as I remembered was amazing, coffee fabulous, drinks yummy and the service attentive but not overbearing. Lovely atmosphere from hosts who greet you and at the end bid you goodbye. Wonderful, upbeat vibe. Highly high recommend. Love the Art Deco. Thank you to everyone for a lovely evening especially our lovely server. read more

The Odeon - Mary and Cathy at the Odean. Great time! Thank you all. 5-29-26 - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Great ambience. Delicious food. The fries are great. I saw someone famous there. Great experience

French onion soup was good. The one at pastis is better though. There could have been a thicker and richer broth and more crusty cheese on the side. The creme brulee was yummy but it didn't have the crust in the center of the dessert. Overall liked the food and service. Beautiful ambiance. read more

The Odeon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I finally tried this place that's been on my list from TikTok and it was underwhelming. The prices are too steep and the quality of food leaves something to be desired. I may have made a mistake in what I ordered, but I believe everything on the menu should taste good and I just was not impressed with my dining experience here. I ordered the Odeon burger and it was so bland, I had to add some sauce and it still didn't taste good. The fries were too thin as well in my opinion. For drink, I ordered the spicy Mezcal because they didn't have a spicy margarita on the menu and while it had an interesting, smoky flavor, it wasn't my favorite and I wouldn't order it again. read more

The Odeon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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This was my first time at the Odeon. I went with a few friends & they were great. We had an extra friend come and they were great with accommodating us last minute. The vibes in this place are great. It's a very pretty restaurant & was a great spot to grab dinner and drinks with friends. We ordered a decent amount. We started with the buffalo chicken dumplings that were ok..I probably wouldn't order them again. We also ordered the mussels and they were great. For the main dish, my friend and I split the Odeon burger & the steak frites. We ordered both medium rare & they were cooked to perfection. The steak was great and the sauced they served with it was so good. The Odeon burger was also fantastic. Our mains were definitely the stars. Overall, a great experience and I'm looking forward to going back! read more

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Made a reservation here for 11am on a Monday for three people. There was no one there when we arrived and they required all the party to be present despite that fact. The waitress was very attentive and nice, and the decor was a cool classy diner vibe. You are limited to 1.5 hours and they do unceremoniously kick you out at that point. The food was all pretty excellent. Had to try the onion soup of course, and I had the burger. My bf had the omelette though and that was weak. I would come back here for sure. read more

The Odeon - French Onion Soup Gratinée - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Visited my co-worker for work and she recommended this local gem. We got a reservation for 2 on Tuesday at 12:00pm and every table was full when we were seated. The food really spoke for itself. Food: I ordered the Lobster Roll and it was wonderful. The portion was perfect for one person. If you decide to share it with another person, I recommend ordering an appetizer with it. I got a side of fries and a dessert that I can't think of the name.. oh well, guess I just got to go back! haha. Service: No complaints, server was nice and accommodating. We received our check in a timely manner. Atmosphere/Location: The seats are fairly close, so I appreciated how mindful others were of their surroundings. Great place to catch-up with someone. I'm not sure I would conduct a business meeting here, but if it's informal, I guess that'd be OK. Overall, I loved the food here. When I'm in the Tribeca area, I'm definitely going to try more of their food on the menu. read more

The Odeon - Lobster Roll w/ a side salad - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Quintessential New York. We scored a reservation just a week before arriving in NYC, and The Odeon absolutely delivered. It's the kind of classic American bistro every neighborhood wishes it had. Sported an art deco vibe, white tablecloths, highly trained servers, yet not stuffy. The food wasn't overly complicated, just simple, high-quality bistro fare executed well. Go! read more

Amazing restaurant near Tribeca. Best chicken pot pie. Our server was thoughtful and efficient. We loved the ambiance. Recommend this place quite highly! And fun decor! read more

The Odeon - Pot pie - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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... Absolutely Atrocious "Service" by the "Bartendress" & "Manager" by treating a LONG Time Guest of the Restaurant, over 30 years... having been there with John Kennedy & Carolyn Bessette several times (amongst others) & Them charging me TWICE, once with the $100.00 Bill I gave them, then AGAIN charging my Credit Card for the same amount.. Even the Lovely Young couple next to me said: "Why are they treating you so rudely?.."I said: "Yes thanks, I'm glad you saw this..sorry you had to witness this NEVER again will I be back here"... ..& An Update... ..since I'm now in #LosAngeles, at the #AcademyAwards tomorrow, 3/15/26 I will tell All My LA/NY Friends about the Horrendous Experience here... SO Sad ...it "used to" be Classic #NewYork Staple... Now just a #Memory of Times Past in #Tribeca b4 they "Sold Out".... read more

Been here twice for a weekday lunch. The menu is extensive and the food was delicious (steak tartare and flank steak are to die for), but the restaurant packed all the tables next to each other, so dining there is never a relaxing experience. read more

The Odeon - Steak - New American Near Me - New York, New York

The ambiance is nice at this spot but it seems like it's very loud all the time. At first the waitress wanted to sit us in a small space at a table near other people - crunched in and we had to ask for another table in private. The food is ok. I had the burger. It wasn't over the top and the cheese selection wasn't too vast. I prob wouldn't come back here because of how loud it is -- almost like a high school cafeteria! read more

The Odeon - Odeon Burger* - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Deafeningly noisy, with, tables packed together like sardines. The woman at the next table knocked our bread over every time she got up from her seat. Middling food. Tasty but minuscule mussels. I practically needed a magnifying glass to find them in their shells. However, our server Brynn was excellent. read more

I was really disappointed that the roast chicken dish no longer has whipped potatoes but boring small potatoes

This is a fast paced restaurant that does not make you feel rushed even with the hustle and bustle of an extremely welcoming wait staff. The decor I assume has been the same for 40 years reminding me of the same simple yet elegant ambiance as Balthazar, and speaking of Balthazar where I can't have a meal without French onion soup, I had the same here. The soup was delicious not too salty plenty of caramelized onions and gooey cheese. Our table also had the croque monsieur which came with a choice of very thin cut fries or house salad. The dish itself was prepared perfectly and any Frenchman would have said tres magnifique. The rest of what we had was just average, a burger, vegetarian burger and jumbo shrimp cocktail, not bad but average. This was my first time here and hope to be back so that I can change the review from three to four stars. If I was rating on service alone our server Maya would get five stars. read more

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Lovely date night spot! Service was great and we loved the dishes we got. Only thing missing to make it a 5 star was a little more finesse with the food. The sauce for the steak was a little flat. other than that, we will definitely come back! read more

If you are too lazy to read the Odeon's history from the excellent Vanity Fair article ("Live From Tribeca", Frank Digiacomo, Sep 1 2008), I paraphrase: As seen in vintage SNL reruns or the cover of Jay McInerney's "Bright Lights, Big City" (whose editor assumed the Odeon was fictional), the 29-inch, Art Deco reddish-orange neon letters represent the death of Studio 54, with a cool warmth that contradicted the cocaine, casual sex, and cash-fueled 80s to follow. Filmmaker Amos Poe said if the Odeon was a Beatle, she's be the Quiet one. The Bakelite skyline from an old Woolworth's and curvaceous, mirrored 1930s Deco bar were the highlights of the dark, postmodern movie-set-cum-dining room, with food from nouvelle cuisine pioneer Michel Guérard, all set in what authors Tom Wolfe described as "SoHo's Cotton Club" or what McInerney described as a "no-man's-land...where subcultures thrive." "It is old. It is new", McInerney would say. It was self-conscious without being pretentious, and it was retro without being kitcshy, or in the words of Lorne Michaels, "It had sophistication and it had French fries." Warhol, Basquiat, De Niro, Cher, Aykroyd and Belushi, who had his first creme brulee here, might agree. In the words of James Signorelli, king of SNL commercial parodies, it quickly became "the end of café society and the beginning of Short-Attention-Span Theater". Rediscovered in the highly profitable 1990s, Amos Poe reports, "It started out white-hot and transitioned into a classic. It's as if Pamela Anderson became Greta Garbo." My experience at the dark attractive bar was excellent, eating an ice cream sundae, not realizing all ice creams are house made and all-natural. Be warned: the mint ice cream tastes like actual mint, like straight out of a garden. Based on the article "Live From Tribeca", I would say The Odeon used to be Bill Murray from the 70s and now it is "Bill Murray in his 70s" read more

The Odeon - house-made, all-natural ice cream- wha!? - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Went in on a Wednesday afternoon, and the place was already packed. There's plenty of seating, but I recommend getting a reservation to make sure there's limited wait time. When I got there, I ordered the NY strip steak with garlic butter. The steak was cooked perfectly, the fries were crispy, and the garlic butter sauce just added so much flavor. The servers were really attentive and friendly. read more

The Odeon - Aged Prime NY Strip Steak with Garlic Butter - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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