Food was okay, it's a classic restaurant and NY site and that is the primary appeal. The food tasted frozen and the drinks were fine. The managers seemed aggressive with the staff and angry read more

The servers were polite, attentive and knowledgeable of their menu. Our server was helpful in directing me to a lunch course which fancied my taste. I would absolutely come back. read more

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

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Food is good and I like coming here but I witnessed a very distasteful situation here recently. The regular manager yelled at hostess very badly it was weird read more

Classic, quaint, upscale diner that Tribeca residents love. It's really is super cute, though everything on the menu starts at $15. Got the mushroom and fontina cheese quiche which came with a salad with red peppers. It was tasty! I'd come here just for the ambience and a solid brunch. read more

The hostess was so rude - elitist for no reason. We are regulars but because we were dressed casually today we were treated like we were second class. The waitress was great but the hostess was terrible. read more

My favorite kind of Tribeca street-side dining in cold weather; simple, hearty, but romantic.

Loved the old school vibe. Food & service was enjoyable. Three egg omelette was what I expected, yum. Staff was friendly & professional. Looking forward to trying the salmon tartare, it's not available until after 5, so I will have to stop by in the evening. read more

Veni vini vici! Cesar was amazing! We had such a lovely meal and were treated like celebs.

Solid food and service. Sit outside for ppl watching. Brought a baby and didn't have any trouble.

Good service with plenty of tasty food options! My go to for breakfast or brunch when I have people in town.

Happened upon this wonderful spot while in NYC over Thanksgiving weekend. We were delighted with the ambiance, the food and the service. The menu is accessible and the food delicious. It was a lovely spot for a late dinner and not full of tourists . read more

Customer Service was very nice- generous and accommodating when I addressed an issue with my food on Thanksgiving- delivery. This type of service is unusual and especially gracious and considerate This says a lot about The Odeon standing by their product and caring for customers . Thank you to the manager - Aaron Crowley and the other amazing Odeon staff. Have a safe and happy winter ! read more

This is a wonderful restaurant in lower Tribeca, it has a very vintage and classic feel. The food and wine were delicious. It's a bit pricey, but the phone was well worth it. I had the burger with a side salad and it was one of the best burgers I have had in a while, it was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection per my specifications.My friend ordered the sticky purple rice and said it was delicious too. We ordered the wine the waiter suggested for each of us and we both loved the selection! The service was marvelous! For dessert, I tried three different scoops of their homemade ice cream and every flavor was better than the next, I typically dislike pistachio ice cream but theirs is without a doubt the best I've had. We also ordered the lava cake which was beautiful to look at and absolutely scrumptious. I highly recommend this place for a nice dinner or date night. I will be back for sure, the entire experience was very pleasant. read more

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Had brunch with a friend last weekend. Service was great. Very attentive. I had the croque madame (monsieur plus an egg on top) and my friend had an omelet. We both enjoyed our meals. My croque was topped with what the menu describes as Mornay sauce. I would have guessed it was Bechamel sauce -- I didn't taste the cheese. The menu also said the dish was made with gruyere cheese, and I also didn't taste that. The typical croque monsieur/madame in my experience has had a definitive layer of melted cheese on top of the sauce. Not sure whether that is the authentic way to make it or just the typical American preparation. Here, it seemed as if there was just sauce between the top of the bread and the bottom of the fried egg. It was tasty, just not quite as cheesy as I would have liked. Not sure whether I'd order it again. (Might go for the eggs benedict next time. Or even the omelet. That did look good!) read more

I came here to catch up with a friend around 4:30 pm on a Saturday before Christmas. Odeon exuded an air of simple elegance and some 80s New York flair. I ordered the steak tartare, fried calamari, omelette and the profiterole. The steak tartare was an appetizer that came in an entre size. We actually ran out of crostini but the server was generous enough to replenish it for us. The batter for the fried calamari was served as a breaded mixture and came with two dipping sauces. The omelette, which is also served for dinner, was served with a side of perfectly hot fried skinny fries. I was able to select three ingredients to go inside the omelette, which contained vegetable, meat and cheese options. Dinner ended with the profiterole which is like a cream puff but with ice cream, chocolate and slivered almonds (three were served). The ambience was great, I didn't feel rushed while eating and the Christmas decorations were simply yet festive. Overall I would recommend this place if you're in the tribeca area and you're looking for some classic yet well done dishes. read more

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Unfortunately, our service at the Odeon was really rough, and unexpectedly offensive. Very sad such a nice night turned sour and awkward, especially as a friend was in from out of town to celebrate their birthday. I'm following up directly with the restaurant. read more

The Odeon never disappoints! Love taking family here for brunch when they are in town. Must have: -French fries -Doughnuts (AMAZING) -Omlette read more

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

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My lovely bride and I had a fabulous lunch here on the day after Thanksgiving. We didn't think we'd be very hungry after Thanksgiving, but we really liked their menu and of course we over-ordered. I had the daily special strip steak, medium rare, with a side arugula salad, and my bride ordered the pumpkin tortellini. We shared a side of sautéed spinach, a side of mac and cheese, and a bowl of kale and chickpea soup. Of course, we needed dessert after all of that, so my wife enjoyed their classic New-York-style cheesecake with her black coffee and I wolfed down the molten chocolate cake, which was aggressively dark (what we call dog-killer chocolate) topped with a scoop of peanut butter ice cream. Everything that we ordered was top notch and the service was excellent. read more

Been coming here since the mid 80s and the place is still fabulous and the food is great as ever!!

I've been here many times over the years BC (before covid), and it's always had dependable food & service. The menu always has great options for everyone. This was our first time back in pandemic times. The precautions are excellent, with well-distanced dining inside or outside. My daughter was very happy with her impossible burger. My chicken entree was bland & so skimpy on the veggies. The hosts & servers were nice, but the service was very disappointing otherwise. We were seated promptly, but then waited and waited and waited at every step. Our server seemed to be in training, with a sidekick or trainer in tow, and even with two sets of eyes/ears/hands on our table, our order was wrong and took forever :( read more

The amazing Downtown vibe is still there. Great service coupled with signature delicious dishes. It was packed by 7:30pm on a Friday night. The "magic" of this place endures 37 years later. read more

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Felt like 'old' NY. Dined amongst locals, not tourists. Great service and food. Cocktails were great. Good people watching. read more

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I have been coming here for over 20 yrs and it's nice to see that the place is still good and consistent . The service was impeccable and the food was just the right size and quality . Some might find it a bit pricier than most brunch places but I feel that the quality in general is worth the price. read more

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I'm all about "doing the right thing" in regards to covid and dining protocol, but The Odeon is conservative to the point that it earned a negative review today. My first visit back to New York in over a year required a stop at one of my favorite restaurants, The Odeon. Upon arrival I was required to show a vaccine passport in order to sit at the bar - which was still social distanced and with plastic dividers. Since I hadn't carried mine with me, we were sat at a small table in the corner of the bar area. Plastic dividers and large distances still separated each table. No music was playing (bc covid?) which gave this usually energetic and convivial space a rather still and tense feeling. Service reflected that mood. Not sure I'll be back until they decide to relax their dining policies to reflect what the rest of the city seems to have deemed appropriate. read more

It's an amazing restaurant and storied building. I have been coming here since 1995, and have remembered every visit. They are remodeling the kitchen, and still manage to deliver high quality food -on a noticeably limited menu- I love this place and we should support our storefronts. However, their cocktails are passé at best. Cloyingly sweet and out of touch with the cutting edge and even of conventional pallets. Their manhattan 'East Broadway' is a geographically out of touch negroni, which is a good metaphor for their own bar. Either stick to the classics or get a consultant to tell you that 3 tequila cocktails is a joke. I love this place, will support the food forever, but it's drinks blow. Much love. NY strong read more

Food is ok but nothing amazing for the price. I like going on a Sunday for lunch mainly just for the ambiance and the energy this place gets going. read more

Classic. Gelato, drinks, breakfast, lunch, dinner - for any reason it's a good place to go. I miss being downtown for places like this. Uptown doesn't have anything like Odeon. read more

While waiting for a table, the hostess decided to seat people she knew ahead of us, despite my party being ahead of them on the list. Rude, entitled, condescending and obnoxious move by the hostess. The co-hostess was embarrassed. read more

I was a little disappointed in the lobster roll (it was very skimpy). The lesson learned: if you want a spectacular lobster roll, go to Ed's Lobster Bar. Also Odeon is not a place to go for a long leisurely brunch. Our server passed our table so many times, I became uncomfortable and got a clear vibe it was time for us to pay the check and leave (a long line of people waiting). The service and food was fine otherwise. read more

My wife and I just had a delicious meal at The Odeon -- grapefruit and roasted carrot salad, butternut squash tortelini, trout almondine, broccolini, chocolate pudding, tiny doughnuts -- and two hot drinks. Remarkably sweet service by Chandler, who made sure everything was fine and finer . . . but The Odeon's hallmark, to us, is the gentle and satisfying ways they handle ingredients that might be mundane in less subtle kitchens. We want to come back! (And I'm not reading reviews to hear classic Yelp-entitled complaints. This is a GREAT place.) read more

Very busy place, outside seating and good ambiance. The customer service is great and I would say the food is consistent. A French place can't be good if the fries aren't amazing and their steak au poivre and fries are to die for and their Sundays are amazing. I highly recommend this place for the steak and fries. read more

We just had our Wedding day lunch at The Odeon on Wed. Everyone loved the food and the service was impeccable. Im so glad we live nearby. My first time to The Odeon was in 1987. Always getting better! Thank you again read more

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

Have you ever yelped a place and seen pictures of the food and it looked so good you go and try the resturant and find the food was not as good as it looked? That's what I experienced with my Croque Madame. Its tasted frozen and so salty and very unimpressive. I think I ordered the wrong thing because this place seem to have great options... However I walked away feeling like I had diner food as opposed to true french food. I also order donut holes. I was so excited when they placed the donutshole infront of my face until I got through eating five to realize the had padded the cup holder with tissue and let the donuts sit ontop...making it look like I had tons of donuts to go through...whomp whomp. I also ordered a Ogden punch. The bartender had to ask the other bartender how to make their house drink. When I got it...it was sour and gross. Instead of remaking it. He tried to doctor it up. I told him to take it back. BS. I won't come again. This place is unimpressive. The owner should try eating here more often. read more

The Odeon - Looks better than it taste - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I'm not here to make arguments against what The Odeon clearly is. It is, without a doubt, a true New York City classic. It's cemented its place in Gael Greene's list of the most important restaurants in the past 40 years [1], is emblazoned on the cover of McInerney's "Bright Lights, Big City", and has seen its fair share of celebrity brawls and late night binges. The restaurant was initially built in 1980 by Keith McNally, Brian McNally (Keith's brother), and Lynn Wagenknecht, and although ownership has since transferred solely to the last of the trio, it continues to carry the weight of the McNally name. At first glance, the restaurant has the appearance of a retro diner; enter, though, and you'll be greeted by décor that merges that concept with a French brasserie. Our evening got off to a rocky start as, despite the existence of a reservation for our party of 4, we weren't seated until nearly half an hour later. Thankfully, the hostess was gracious enough to offer each of a complimentary drink from their bar as an apology. which helped wile away the remainder of the time. Once we were led to our four top and seated, menus were quickly brought out and we set out to the difficult task of choosing what to order. The Odeon's menu is very broad, spanning a variety of dishes typical of a diner (burgers, sandwiches, omelettes, and the like) as well as more complicated dishes, including a tempting Duck Confit and Steak Frites. There's a dish that will suit almost any palate, although the prices definitely skew towards the higher end. First to arrive were the starters for the table. The Salt Cod Croquettes were satisfactory at best, four crisp fritters that were filled with a warm mixture of cod and potato. A stronger order was was the Country Frisée Salad, which took the foolproof combination of crispy lardons, a poached egg, and Fourme d'ambert cheese over a bed of frisée drizzled with bacon vinaigrette. While it may be deemed a salad, it's a misleading category as few salads have the richness and depth of flavor as this plate. Perhaps unsurprisingly, I went with the simple Burger as my main. The patty is a Pat LaFrieda blend of chuck and short rib which is rubbed with chopped garlic and grilled over charcoal; an additional $2 will add on a slice of melted cheese. Sandwiched between two halves of a lightly charred challah bun sprinkled with sesame seeds, it makes for a well-rounded bite. I will note that it was cooked closer to well done instead of my requested medium rare and that the meat was surprisingly loosely packed. The flavor, especially given the abundance of garlic, is certainly present however. A side of shoestring fries round out the carbohydrates, and I had no complaints about their crispness or temperature. For those with more substantial appetites, however, the Leg of Lamb is quite the impressive plate, especially when served with Acini di pepe in a tomato sauce, carrots, and olives. We couldn't leave without opting for dessert, and the Apple Pecan Crumble Tart was a satisfying finish, served with a generous scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream on the side. The tart portion was a little too crumbly for my liking, but it wasn't too sweet, and the crushed pecans made for a unique texture. Also worth mentioning is their Crème Brûlée, although from the spoonful I tried, the crust could have been a little thicker and crisper for a more satisfying contrast against the custard. As a whole, I think The Odeon is "A-OK". The food has its hits and misses, but more than anything, this venue has a deep and often overlooked mark in the history of this city. Despite the fact that a recent fire in the overhead residences have forced the restaurant to close for a few days [2], I'm sure it'll remain an institution in the years to come. -- [1] http://nymag.com/anniversary/40th/50684 [2] http://tribecacitizen.com/2015/02/07/in-the-news-fire-above-the-odeon read more

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Came in and sat at the bar late on a Thursday evening. Started with the French onion soup - a little on the sweeter side which surprised me. Good flavor but still a little bit overwhelming. Steak tartare was very good. The bartender offered me a side of mustard with it. It was very potent. The croutons were a little oily. The tartare itself had okay texture, some salt pieces in every bite. read more

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

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It has been a while since I have been to the Odeon until last night. The Odeon was a 1980's hot spot that has endured for decades. We got there late and it was still packed. I am always surprised how busy this place is after all the years it has been open with a fairly generic French bistro format. The place does still have a buzz about it. We ordered a bunch of stuff, the moules frites and I got the steak frites with béarnaise. The food was very good and I really liked my steak. The fries were good, but not great. The service was very good. We never had to grab a waiter or get something refilled. It was also a birthday and they brought out a dessert with a candle. My only complaint is that Odeon is a bit expensive. The burger is $19 and my steak with the béarnaise was $42. Yikes. read more

One of my favorite spots in the City. I haven't been here for a while, but this place never fails me. Andrew, our server, aced it! Pleasant, attentive, and gave a great recommendation for a drink. Appetizer: steak tartar. Yumm!! We had the skirt steak, special of the day. Lucky for me :) it was made to perfection. And since I don't like any sauces on my steak I asked it will be all on the side. It came on a separate plate with the Chimichuri sauce, shallots, carrots and roasted/fried hot peppers. It was delicious on its own. Ginger martini was delicious. I had two, thank you The drink special was Cognac sangria. It was interesting. You could smell the Cognac but the flavor was dominated by the red wine. Than Andrew recommended a local dark beer. It was a perfect match for the steak. For dessert we had Creme' brûlée which was perfectly crispy on top and rich, silky inside. I love this place. Don't know why I didn't review it before and don't know why I haven't been here for so long. My bad. Hopefully... will be back soon! read more

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Recent visit 1 theme: "They Get It." It was a long while since the visit to Odeon prior to the visit I'm referencing in the write-up and a return was long overdue. A meeting with a friend from abroad that was staying in Hoboken, NJ provided the prerequisite excuse for me to return. We ordered a couple of fresh OJs, some coffee, two eggs benedict and I had the gruyere cheese burger medium rare with their delish fries. Everything was great and my burger was cooked to perfection and then cooked some more. Right before leaving I mentioned to the waiter that the kitchen wasn't paying enough attention. They said I could have sent it back and while this was an option I was more interested in dining and dashing than lingering around. My friends and I had things to do. The gorgeous manager insisted we order dessert on them. Biscotti please... Recent visit 2 theme: "They Execute." The GF and I decided to swing by for Sunday brunch. She ordered a salad with shallot dressing and I ordered the chicken sandwich. Both were excellent. Before I ordered the chicken sandwich I asked my very courteous waiter whether they had scallions? I like scallion in my omelette. The waiter answered no so I instead ordered the chicken sandwich. I also ordered a side of mushrooms. Our meals arrived quickly and all of the items were fantastic. I especially enjoyed the mushrooms with scallions. Flagging the waiter down, I brought to his attention that the elusive scallions found their way to my mushrooms. Apologetically he admitted that he hadn't known that they had scallions. We all make mistakes and I thanked him for his otherwise exemplary service. Check please... In record time a manager--a different than the manager from the prior visit--stopped by. I understand sir that your burger wasn't cooked to your liking on your last visit and today there was an issue with the scallions. Seriously! I couldn't believe what I was hearing. One of my many professional duties is to entrench into my people a superior customer service culture. Thus when I'm out and about I am sensitive to how different businesses execute customer service. Odeon gets it and more importantly they execute. They took two mishaps and turned them into customer wowing opportunities. On the first visit I made rezzies but I on the second visit I walked-in. Different managers working on both days and yet they recognized me and tried to bribe me with free dessert. A bribe that ordinarily would have worked if I weren't bursting out of even my fat clothes. I explained to the manager that while I appreciated the gesture, neither event would prevent me from returning or for that matter recommending Odeon as I have done so many times before. He thanked me for my business and went to help other guests. When the check arrived there was a noticeable discount. I've always found the food and service deservant of four stars on the Yelp site. But this "wow" service experience necessitated that I bestow the earned and very deservant fifth star on the veteran to the scene Odeon. read more

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

Overpriced for the quality of the food. You expect to pay more at Manhattan "classic" restaurants, but I'd expect the food to live up to the hype somewhat. The food was decent, but there's no way the greasy, bland french onion soup can be worth $17. Pleasant waitstaff though. Could be worse, but I won't be back. read more

Dear Odeon, Thanks for being reliable - I always know I can count on you to have a good dinner! Love, -Kim- So my mom and I were walking around trying to find a new restaurant and found one get this - the menu had sushi at the bar and gnocchi as an entree with no name on the outside. That spells disaster. Across the street we see Odeon and its neon glowing lights. Yes we will have dinner inside. I started with French onion soup - so good, could use a bit more cheese but I think that's because I am a cheese lover. I tried the home made rigatoni it was great. Also, the frisee salad with blue cheese and bacon and fish special. Overall it is a place that you can count on every time. I literally haven't been here in 8 years and it was very good. read more