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The Odeon

3.9 (877 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Ubiquitous French Onion Soup - 3/14/2026
Cam E.

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.

Salmon with salad
Al H.

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.

Parisa H.

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!

Crispy Calamari
Tracy F.

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.

French Onion Soup
Andrew L.

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.

Steak Frites w/Garlic Butter
Brendan T.

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.

December 2025
Yudelka S.

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.

Johanna B.

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.

Sean B.

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.

Alisa J.

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.

Anisha M.

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.

The Odeon Cosmopolitan
Gabriella T.

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!

Side of french fries

Great food and ambiance. Had the mac & cheese entree and side of fries. Recommend both, though my only note on the fries is they are really skinny and small so when you reach to get one, you really have to grab a few at a time. Maybe it's personal preference but I just wish they weren't so stubby. Service was kind. My table was practically touching the one next to me and I felt I was literally IN my neighbors' conversation. But as always, I will return and I love this place overall.

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Food was unique and tasted great! Service was top notch! Excellent choice in Tribeca area!

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France is a great seafood city. Soup seafood is the best. Thank you, Dr. Jacqueline Sacco MD PhD

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Delicious food , friendly and accommodating service. Can be a scene . Spacious restaurant that was crowded. Recommended.

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Nothing special. Low quality food. Burger nothing to write home about. Much better restaurants to go to in nyc

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Classic NYC spot. Grab a martini and a steak frites or a pot of delicious muscles- it's the perfect night out downtown.

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A go-to restaurant for New Yorkers and visitors alike. Classic vibe, reliably good food

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Great ambiance and staff! The people drinking next to us raved about the food & said it was their fav restaurant in nyc. Fancy vibe

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Great ambiance and friendly service. The good is reliably good. it's been a great NY staple for decades and remains relevant to thus day.

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Non-alc heineken

Are they open Christmas night?

Just asked. Open at 3 or 4 Pm. On Christmas Day.

Do they serve weekday brunch?

No. Only breakfast during the week starting 8am.

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Butternut ravioli

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Monkey Bar

4.3(481 reviews)
3.5 miMidtown East

Amazing vibes and food! We got a lunch reservation and I was surprised at how busy the restaurant…read morestill was. Service was a bit slow but not an issue. The waiter was really nice. I ordered the non-alcoholic ginger drink, spicy rigatoni pasta and the truffles pasta and Monkey Bread. Everything was so light and fluffy. None of the food felt heavy or greasy. Would definitely come here again!

Made a plan to reserve a table 21 days previous to when we would be in the city - and was able to…read morespike one. There is currently construction and scaffolding in front of the place, but you'll see signage where to go at the opening of the scaffolding. We walked in, past the bar and checked in. We were seated within 5 minutes. I ordered a bourbon old-fashioned and we ordered crab rangoon as a starter. There were a lot of them and the sweet chili sauce was great. For my entree, I ordered the vodka rigatoni and a side of buttered broccoli. The vodka rigatoni was really good - liked the flavor and a decent size of pasta. The broccoli was really good for some reason to me. Also tried the truffle mac and cheese which was incredibly rich and tasted great. As a dessert, we had the chocolate pie which was dense, rich, and topped with a huge dollop of whipped topping. I really liked the atmosphere of the place, loud roaring 20s style with jazz playing. Plus I kept finding myself checking out the mural on the wall. Try it for yourself - but worth the fight to get a table.

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Don Angie

Don Angie

4.5(1.1k reviews)
1.5 miWest Village
$$$
Full bar
Gluten-free friendly

I was blown away by the food. Each bite was better than the next. I left feeling stuffed. I…read morerecommend going with a group and sharing like we did. That way you can get variety. My only parameter was to order the pinwheel lasagna since they're known for that and it was my first time. It lived up to the hype. They were so good that I definitely ate one too many... The salad had my ideal cheese to green ratio. The crudo was light with the perfect bite. The bread was almost like a pizza but lighter. Major yum! Would love to return! Would definitely eat here again.

There are few things that are sacrilegious in Italian households like eating lasagna that didn't…read morecome from your own or a family member's kitchen and eating meatballs that you or a family member didn't hand roll themselves. This is the first time in my 36 years of life that I had meatballs and lasagna at a restaurant. Both were excellent. For appetizers we ordered: - Pinwheel lasagna - we felt that we had to try this and we are so glad that we did. It was gooey and delicious. The Robiolina cheese was a wonderful in this dish. The super thin pasta was tender. - Chrysanthemum salad - How have I never known that chrysanthemum salad could be so delicious? Someone else described the dressed as "bright" and I cannot think of a better way to describe the fresh taste. - Stuffed garlic flatbread - Reminiscent of artichoke dip baked in bread; good, but our least favorite item. - BBQ calamari - tender and flavorful For our main courses: - Sorpresine & Smoked Mussels - So much flavor on this "surprise" pasta. The combination of flavors was slightly unexpected, but everything worked beautifully together. The mussels were tender and added the perfect amount of smokiness to this dish. - Garganelli Giganti - The sauce and meatballs were perfection. I am very picky with sauce and this was really tasty. - Chicken Scarpariello - Veal "da Pepi" - This was the star (for me at least). I didn't know what to expect with speck, horseraddish, and banana peppers, but WOW. The veal cutlet was thin and tender. The breading was extremely crisp. Veal is very easy to dry out especially when this thin. - side of Charred Broccolini We all were able to share all of our items amongst the four of us which made it a great way to try so many different items on the menu. I also had a "Two Yoots" to drink. I was initially tickled by the My Cousin Vinny reference, but then felt I needed to try prosciutto washed rum. The rum mixed with min and cantaloupe very just as refreshing as I had hoped it to be. I wanted to try Nonna's nip, but I wanted to make sure I had enough room for all the food. My husband, parents, and I came in for lunch on a Sunday. This restaurant is tiny and it was packed, but service was excellent. I don't love the Open Table reservation situation, but that is about the only negative thing I have to say about our experience with Don Angie. San Sabino (their sister restaurant) is up next on our list!

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4.3(2.4k reviews)
3.5 miMidtown West
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Prior to going to a Saturday afternoon matinee, a group of us were looking for a good brunch spot…read more I had Tanner Smiths bookmarked, so we stopped in. What a cool place! It definitely has the vibe of a speakeasy, especially with the jazz band playing. We went with the brunch special which is $35 for bottomless drinks with the purchase of an entree. It pays off if you're having more than 2 drinks and we made sure we did! Bloody Mary's were excellent! The food here was outstanding. I had the 3 Eggs Any Style and my wife had the Breakfast Flatbread. Those dishes as well as our friends were well made and delicious. If you're headed to a play or just in the area, I'd recommend stopping here to eat, drink or both!

We came here based on a friend's recommendation and had high expectations, but the experience was…read morevery disappointing. We're three young women in the service industry and still felt completely unwelcome--the hostess told us to find our own seating even though the sign said see hostess. The bartender was rude and uninterested, standing 5 min+ at the bar without even being acknowledged. Another staff member was dismissive when closing us out and rolled her eyes when asked to take cash. The overall vibe felt like we weren't wanted, even though it was only around 11 PM. The DJ was underwhelming and the bathroom was vile. The most pleasant part was the below average $20 drinks. For an expensive, well-known spot, this was a very poor experience. Couldn't pay me to return.

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3.9(2.4k reviews)
4.0 miUpper West Side
$$$

The place has indoor and outdoor seating--a room at the back is a bit easier to hear each other…read more We had a great waitress named Tiffany. We had all delicious food and drinks--we recommend the fried calamari, French dip, and strawberry pie!

Came on a Sunday night around 5, but grabbed a seat at the bar first and ordered a few drinks…read morebecause we were still waiting for one more person in our party. Bartenders were cool and drinks were good. Because it was a Sunday and it was pretty busy, we decided to get a table before the restaurant filled up. The waiter was super cool and did not rush us while we waited at our table. I got the braised short rib mafaldine and I gotta say it was one of the better pasta dishes I have eaten in a while. Very thick and flavorful sauce along with the nice texture of the mafaldine pasta and nice and tender meat made this such a great dish. Very generous portion size, too. Even when we were finished and we stayed and talked a bit, we weren't rushed by the waiter and he let us continue to stay and talk. That was pretty cool of him. Also came by several times to drop off water and check if we needed anything else. Some negatives are that the place is pretty dark and kind of cramped. It is also pretty loud, so you will need to speak pretty loudly to be heard at your table. Overall, I loved the braised shot rib mafaldine. My friends also liked their dishes, which included the steak, late night spaghetti, and Mediterranean salad. If I'm back in the area, I will be sure to come back here.

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Zou Zou’s

Zou Zou’s

4.2(581 reviews)
2.5 miChelsea, Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen
$$$
Full bar
Gluten-free friendly

Went to Zou Zou's for a little bday celebration with gfs and had a great time. Not to mention,…read morethere was such a sweet little bday care when we got to the table. So thoughtful, and such a great touch to start the evening for us. We decided to order the family style menu and we enjoyed the whole dinner. All of the dishes on the menu were really good and great price for $74pp. I wish we had a 4th in our party so we couldve had the duck, but we'll definitely be returning to do so. The dips were so good and so fresh! I think all of the dishes were perfectly seasoned. I get sad when dishes are overly seasoned or overly salty. Oh, and im not much of a sweet tooth, but their dessert was marvelous and the sweetness was balanced so nicely.

Mixed feelings towards Zou Zou's. Having dined at most of Quality Group's restaurants, we had high…read morehopes for Zou Zou's and booked a table for dinner on Easter. Walking in, it's a stunning restaurant and on this night, not too crowded which made us wonder why they would seat us next to the servers station away from dozens of much nicer tables. Note that I booked through Open Table where I have Gold status which I thought meant you get a better table. Next fail, we wanted to start with a Mediterranean dip, but they only offer that if you go with a $39 tray with multiple dips. Not something a party of two would be able to east, so we skipped apps altogether. Sucks too, because several tables had it and it liked amazing, just too much for two. For dinner I had the Yemeni Au Police Kebab, Filet Mignon which was absolutely delicious. The peppercorn Hawaii really sweetened the meat's flavor. So high marks for the steak. My wife had two small dishes which she wasn't as thrilled with, Grilled Artichokes which were too dry for her liking and Manti, which she liked. Main takeaways. Very pricey, beautiful atmosphere (if you get a nice table) and maybe a place that's better for a group than a couple.

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The Odeon - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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