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    Tocqueville

    4.1 (398 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, French
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Dressy
    Outdoor seating

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    Uni pasta
    Sam B.

    Came for my grandma's 90th and had a private room. It was an appetizer, main course, and cake at the end with some little bites included. I got the uni pasta which I thought was excellent. A really good pairing. And then for my main, I got the wagyu steak and short rib. The wagyu was a tad bit overcooked, but still melted in your mouth. The short rib was delicious. The little bits in between were creative. Lastly, while the cake wasn't my favorite flavor, I thought it was tasty and moist. The service was very attentive, especially given how large our party was. They really knew how to help celebrate a special occasion. would be eager to dine there again in the normal part of the restaurant. 4.5/5

    Freya F.

    I think the food is ordinarily good, not amazing. The waiter was unpleasant, he even filled in the amount of tips before handing me the check. How rude!

    lobster curry
    Sara W.

    i honestly couldn't decide on what to get, the hosts were very patient with me. I ended up getting the lobster curry (recommend), the peasant egg and grits (good but wish i tried something else), and the dessert was sweet! super cool presentation and all around experience. the wine was also a great compliment to the dinner. ty!

    Kairan J.

    I went to Tocqueville for dinner on September 9th. I have to say it was the most terrible dinner experience I ever had. We arrived at 6pm and spent almost 4.5 hours for 7 courses chef tasteing menu. The EACH waiting time between last 4 courses is more than half hour! That was too ridiculous! We spent less than 1 hour to eat, more than 3.5 hours for waiting. I ask the server what happened, and they said nothing. There is no explanation and apologies! I emailed the restaurant about my experience but no one reply! Foods are just ok. No signal at dinner room. I will never come back again and won't recommend to anyone!

    Dinner menu update
    Jenny J.

    Don't get me wrong; I actually liked everything my family and I ordered here (well, my mom didn't find anything special). BUT nothing was filling and we felt a bit cheated with the price, as we were forced to order a lot in order to feel full. I found the food very unique and appealing, and the occasion was my birthday, so it was nice when the waiters brought out a dessert at the end. For a fancy restaurant, the set up was not ideal. My family of four was squished at a small square table near the wall and too close to the table next to us. We could very clearly hear their conversations and people who sat inside had to squeeze past to use the bathroom.

    Stephanie T.

    15East at Tocqueville had an amazing and comfortable outdoor setup that was really pretty. The reason i found this place is that I would walk by and wondered what the gorgeous setup was for! This is two restaurants that combined into one - a Japanese and a French. We had food from both menus and all of it was delicious. Sushi was extremely light and fresh. The more traditional french hot items were also delicious, but extremely decadent. We went all out with ordering and wish we got less, but everything was delicious. Come here if you are looking for a big celebratory meal out! Follow me on instagram @eatenbysteph

    Aged Carnaroli Risotto Acquerello
    Alexa L.

    Made reservations for lunch on a Saturday with my family and upon walking in, we were greeted by the hostess. There is a cute bar to your left and the dining area is a tucked in the back. It is definitely a very intimate setting. When were seated we received complimentary hors d'oeuvre courtesy of the chef. I loved the ambiance and how the dishes were plated. It was definitely upscale and matched its price point. We ordered the sea urchin carbonara which was a little on the heavier side for its portion. The aged carnaroli risotto acquerello was perfect! I loved the mushroom and the entire dish in itself - I wish I had more. The truffled creamy parmesan grits looked interesting - I didn't try it since it isn't my usual cup of tea. The oysters and the mignonette was super fresh and absolutely delicious - definitely a must try! As for our entrée - since I love scallops, I ordered the seared day boat scallops and hudson valley foie gras. AMAZING. I would go back just for this dish. So fresh and so good. Portion was rather small but definitely delicious. There was also the duck sausage, sea trout, filet mignon and duck breast. The duck breast was very good however if you are hungry I would stay away from the sausage since it was also very very small. I have to say the scallops and foie gras, duck breast and the filet mignon were my top 3 choices. As for dessert, the chef sent out complimentary house-made sorbets to apologize for the delay in-between our meals which we gladly enjoyed. Each flavor was very distinct in its own way. My favorite was definitely the lighter ones. We also tried the passion fruit trifle. YUM and refreshing! All in all it was a good experience and definitely a place to take a date or if you are celebrating an occasion.

    Slightly smoked Duck Breast
    Jay G.

    Six stars! Yes Six stars! Six for food, six for ambiance and six for the service. Truly outstanding and one of the best the city has to offer. We went for lunch and had the tasting menu which was a wonderful way to experience the beauty of Tocqueville. Started with serval Amuse Bouche tastes and then the Salmon Tartare which was truly one of the best ever had. Then the noted sea urchin and angel hair pasta was truly memorable. Then the duck breast which was perfectly lightly smoked. I did the wine pairing and the selections were spot on. The wine complemented every dish perfectly. Ended with a chocolate soufflé, basil ice cream and fruit sorbet. What an amazing lunch! The price for lunch was so very reasonable for the quality, portions and excellence of fine dining. While this was our first time at Tocqueville, it won't be our last. Don't miss an exceptional experience.

    Daily Special Seafood Appetizer ($20)
    Ameya B.

    Had made reservations for an early dinner at Tocqueville and what an amazing experience I had. The restaurant is really fancy, and has an amazing setup. Yes, food here is expensive, but extremely delicious. The chef kept sending some complimentary hors d oeuvres while working on my order, which included a daily special appetizer which was seafood based ($20) and my entree which was Sriracha Marinated Grilled Filet Mignon ($44). Food quality is just top notch... presentation, flavor and portions is absolute perfection. Service stands out as well, and the staff is extremely welcoming and explains each and every dish to you, when it's served. Highly recommend this place for a special occasion/celebration evening or if you win the New York Lottery!

    Outdoor setup
    Fumi S.

    I returned for the first time in years. I'm not sure if I should recommend to friends.... Staff and ambience were top-notch. But their sushi (collaboration with 15East) was most ungenerous. It's one thing to make edo-Mae size, well, edo mae size, which is smaller than your average takeout sushi . It's another to serve nigiri the size of small lego block . Especially when the neta (fish component) is chu-toro. The chutoro piece (it should be addressed "speck") was basically an akami, lacking fat. Wine by glass ( $19-24) were all unmemorable table wine of sorts. The French dishes linger in the limbo between modern and traditional. For the price, one would expect unexpected twists in dishes (ie Racines). Or ducks from premier purveyors. Their dishes are something you expect at bistros, but lacking the heartiness found at Balthazar and Julien. The plating is slightly swankier than your average bistro. . Pro: Friendly and warm staff Beautiful and well-ventilated outdoor seating Relatively quiet location Prompt seating Con: Overpriced and diminutive sushi Not precise in their cuts of tuna (chu-toro was basically akami here) Mediocre and overpriced wine selection Ok main dishes for high prices

    All the 5 star reviews on here is CAP & straight LIES. If you gave this place a 5-star, you CLEARLY have not had REAL QUALITY FOOD in general then. I don't usually write essays as reviews but this has got to be the WORST and most expensive meal I've experienced. I told my s/o we would've been better off at an $85 omakase in LES than spend $700 here. Came here on Valentine's Day for 6 prix fixe course $255/pp. 9:30pm resy. Debated between omakase tasting & prix fixe - eventually went with prix fixe because I have omakase at least once a week already. (Just putting into perspective & credibility purposes) We got seated. Completely ignored. Yes it's busy, yes it's a holiday so I let it slide. I'll be patient. But then, another table of 2 gets seated about 5-10 minutes after us. Immediately received water & menu. I was a bit thrown off, trying to convince myself they will come to our table next. Nope, ignored again. I eventually call a waiter over and ASKED for the menu. Finally picked our dishes. FOOD ARRIVAL 1st - we both had the oysters. As you can see on the menu which I've attached in the photos, it states 4..4!! PEICES. If you swipe to the next photo after the menu, we were only served 3 oysters. I was thinking maybe they've changed their menu for tonight without telling us; I asked our waiter what 3 instead of 4 oysters meant and she explained she wasn't aware of the menu being four oysters and apologized. Brought out the fourth one separately. I started looking at others, they also received 3 after I brought it to their attention. RED FLAG. Remember $255/pp. i taste oysters, they are FISHY. I am a seafood feen, connoisseur, daughter of a fisherman and supermarket owner. I KNOW what good oysters are. These were most likely dollar oysters. 3/10 2nd - we both got the Sea Urchin Carbonara 5/10 Pasta was cooked to perfection. Chewy bouncy YUM. Sea urchin aka uni was pretty decent. 3 pieces only though. Pasta sauce very heavy on the butter & cream, not a lot of flavor. TINY portion. Remember again, $255/pp. 3rd - truffle grits 6/10 and foie gras pudding 6/10 The grits - texture was good, taste/truffle was hinted, Parmesan overload tho. Foie gras pudding - SALTY. So freaking salty it's like eating the egg pudding you get at omakase and instead of using kombu for umami flavor, they used watered down eel sauce and drowned the pudding in it. Texture was perfect though. Creamy. 4th - sea bass & caviar 6/10 and maine lobster 6/10 Sea bass was fresh, cooked perfectly, light & flaky. Caviar was delish. The sauce KILLED the dish. Murdered it. The sauce had such a thick cream and cheese taste, it drowned out the freshness of the bass. Maine lobster was very delish however it was the portion size of 2 bites (if you're a little person). Reminder, $255/pp. it came with what looked like scallop but nope, it was very salty mushy radish.. I think. 5th - we both got short rib and wagyu 4/10 Short rib BEYOND SALTY Wagyu 2 BITES. Again, $258/pp. At this point, I was crying because the meal is over and it's 12AM and dessert has YET to be served. Who the heck finishes dinner at 12AM at a restaurant? Last - chocolate flourless cake & we received a complimentary raspberry napoleon..which wasn't really napoleon considering it was just a layer of dehydrated raspberry which had NO flavor and fresh raspberry with flavorless cream sandwiched in between layers w/ some type of alcoholic sorbet. 3/10. Service was good, our waiter did listen and accommodate us to the best of her abilities but this just is NOT right. It might sound like I'm just upset about a $700 meal but listen, I DIDNT PAY AT ALL AND IM STILL RANTING. Each in between course was a wait time of about 10-15 minutes which is absurd. It's so dim to the point where your eyes have to bulge open to SEE what you're looking at. Everyone is stuffed next to each other. I had heard the whole argument between a couple seated next to us. Water wouldn't be poured, asked to fill about 3 times since they didn't leave our bottle of still w/ us. Don't. Come. Here. Save your coins. Oh and, my stomach is currently not feeling so well.

    Oysters with yuzu mignonette
    melissa w.

    What a beautiful and elegant restaurant. The bar area is inviting and the dining room is lovely and quiet. The service is excellent and the food exceeded my expectations. I tasted a little bit of everything. The caviar with eggs was great, loved the Wild Bluefin Tuna sashimi flight followed by oysters. Shared the sea bass, lobster duo and steak and of course dessert. Cocktails are enjoyable and the wine selection is great. I will definitely be back again.

    John Z.

    Took my parents here for their $70 lunch 5 course tasting menu and it was real good. Maybe a little heavy handed in the sea-food department but I liked it way better than the tasting menu at Le Bernardin. The last dish we had, the duck, was probably the best duck I've ever had. Really great slice of meat. Bread selection was also delicious, they had 3 types. Meal included 2 or 3 extra dishes/appetizers complimentary of the chef which made the experience even sweeter. Service was very friendly albeit a little bit slow, but overall a great meal if you want to impress somebody.

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    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Friendliest and nicest hosts and staff I've encountered recently!! We arrived right at our…read morereservation time and were promptly seated for a rare date night. Although I would've preferred to have been seated away from a family with 3 loud, ill-behaved kids, it was still a nice cozy table. On our table we found a nice Happy Anniversary card, which was very sweet! Our server Selma L. greeted us warmly and with a smile. Selma L. was very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu and remained very available and checked in on us often throughout our meal. I knew I wanted the Escargots en Persillade(my favorites!), and we paired them with Mushroom&Ricotta ravioli, and the Branzino. Every dish was perfectly paired with sauces and flavors blended well together. The Branzino skin was perfectly crispy, the potatoes were a little softer than I'd personally like but were still tasty. We made sure to save room for dessert and I'm so glad we did. We tried the chocolate lava cake and the cheesecake and were gifted two glasses of dessert wine and truffles. Everything is made from scratch, in-house. The New York cheesecake stood out ahead of the lava cake but I would order both again. This restaurant is perfectly situated to accommodate you for a pre-show dinner, and offer discounted meals starting at 8pm-close. We'd definitely return to try other menu items, and enjoy another date night, albeit not surrounded by kids!!!

    This place is around the corner from where i live, and the food is consistently good. Been here a…read moredozen times for their oyster happy hour (most evenings) The non alcoholic drinks are great. service was amazing. our waiter Henry was very attentive and made sure we had a pleasant dining experience.

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    Corner booths often used for group dining
    Corner booths often used for group dining
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    Fresh Berries - yogurt & granola
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    Chez Josephine

    3.8
    (723 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    The service and ambiance is what made this place really nice. We walked in and it's like a whole…read moredifferent world with live piano music as well. The wonderful lady who was singing and playing the piano did a really good job, it's such a romantic place. The food was good and I split a bottle of wine with my partner. We ordered off the pre-fix menu and added oysters on top. The oysters were so good and I really liked the vinegar. For the appetizers, it was a beet salad and pate. The pate was SO good, I get it again to be honest. Then came the entrees, we ordered the medium well steak frites and pan seared stripped bass. The steak came out rare and the fish was okay, it could have been a bit more seasoned for my personal taste. I traded dishes with my partner because I can't eat rare steak but he can. We also got the peach ice cream dessert and the dessert of the day which was a coconut gelatin(?) dish and it was AMAZING. Overall experience was good, the only thing that was kinda a miss was the entrees.

    Went here after a movie the other night and had the price fixe dinner which is such a great deal…read more Terrific and inexpensive wine list. Onion soup and pate starters were prepared just right. Steak and mussel frites came out perfectly. Chocolate lava cake and peach melba were a great way to end our meal. We will return!

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    Dining room
    Dining room
    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)
    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)
    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.

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    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.
    Steak Frites Bistro

    Steak Frites Bistro

    4.6
    (303 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Finally. I've been on the search. City after city. 6 different French restaurants in Chicago. Not…read moreto mention Washington DC and other cities. But I finally found authentic steak tartare. Hand cut. Not run through a blender. The closest to the nest that I've had in Paris. Ambiance: 10/10 Steak tartare: 9/10 Pomme fritte: 7/10 Service: 10/10 Don't get me wrong these fries were good. Better than all the others. Not quite good as in Paris. It was a joy to eat here. And I feel like I've finally found a place that compares to Paris. The best of Chicago produced nothing to compare to Paris.

    While in the theater district I decided to satisfy my craving for steak and fries. I looked up a…read moreplace nearby and this one came up. It was a 12 minute walk from my original location. I played myself by getting the pre frixe menu. I did not care for the French onion soup at all. It has a sour taste to it..not savory. I asked for my steak medium well. It came exactly to mh liking. I had not had read meat in a while and I might have been low on iron. It was tasty. I ordered the creme brulee for desert which was yummy. I sat at the bar. I will definitely asked to be seated next time because the bartender hovered over me a lot. I didn't need much service. The steak was good next time I will have the salmon. I want to try other places that specialize in this fare.

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    View from our window table
    View from our window table
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    Cute salt and pepper
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    Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

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    3.7
    (420 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I went to be dinner Wednesday by myself to see my friend Stephane who used to be the manager at…read moreVendome and was extremely appreciated. As a new waiter at Le Tout Va Bien, he is very attentive, kind, and courteous to his clients. I had the best hamburger I've ever had in the city! Verrrry rare as I love it, with caramelized onions and very crispy fries! The salad on the side had a great tasty dressing. All perfect. At other visits, I've had the bœuf bourguignon (like in France), the charcuterie, the escargots. The onion soup, perfect in the winter. The food is fantastic, so are the desserts. I have a sweet tooth I live very close to the restaurant so it's very convenient. This weekend, I'm taking my 2 my wonderful neighbors who love good food. Perfect! I highly recommend this restaurant. Vincent, the owner, is very "sympathetico"!!

    Last night my family and I went to the restaurant for my brothers 40th anniversary…read more We were all apprehensive as we never ate here before My brother and his girlfriend shared the French onion soup and loved it. And our dinner entrees blew us away My dad and brother both got the Branzino and ate the whole plate. My brother's girlfriend got the Beef Bourguignon and loved it. I myself got the Saint Jacques Grilles (scallops with risotto and porcini sauce) which to me was cooked to perfection. The scallops were buttery soft, the risotto the right texture and taste. My mother and aunt both had the steak Frites, they liked their steaks but thought the fries were a touch salty. Then came desserts and I had the crème brûlée, my aunt and mom shared the chocolate mousse, and my brother, his girlfriend and my father all had the chocolate lava cake. Out of the three: the chocolate lava cake was #1. Then chocolate mousse then crème brûlée. The restaurant dimmed the lights and had soft music on. The wait time between meals were a bit long in my opinion but it was a small restaurant and they made stellar food and they weren't in a rush to kick us out of the restaurant at all which was very nice. The service was great, they spoke clearly and were ontop of making sure we had tap water and anything else we needed, again they took their time and never made us feel rushed. Highly recommend this place if you're ever in the Hells Kitchen/Times Square area.

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    Crepe Suzette
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    Beef tartare
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    Chez Napoleon

    Chez Napoleon

    3.9
    (344 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I grew up nearby and been wanting to come here for over 30 years- since I was young- but was a…read morelittle intimidated. Im sad about that. Putting the food aside (which was VERY good), the place is beyond charming... like walking into your nonna's living room- and the staff was welcoming. As for the food: everything is "perfect" in a simple, old school, traditional way. No trendy twists. This is a GOOD thing in my book. It has been years since Ive had escorgot that I loved, but this brought me back. I had almost sworn off of it. My steak au-poivre was cooked to perfection and green peppercorn sauce was sublime. The fries were basic but in a good, I dare say perfect, way. My gf had the sole and, altho she says it wasnt earth shattering, liked it as well. The soufle was a bit of a novelty for me but worth a try. This place is Old School New York at its finest. P.S. I cant stand liver or pate but my gf ordered the foie gras (which ive never had) and tho i resisted trying it, I finally did and loved it. I think that says something about the place. She said it was perfect.

    Thursday night dinner for 3. Very charming, quaint restaurant with vintage artwork and a small bar…read more There is a front room with a small bar and another room around a wall on the other side. We ordered a traditional gran marnier soufflé with our dinner order as it takes that amount of time to make it. I came for the duck confit. It was tasty with the right amount of crispy skin. My sister ordered the Moules Marinieres which I think was the winner. It came with fries and a few small dishes of green beans. The Buf Bourguignon was rich and hearty. I've been craving a soufflé, and I'm not an expert but I wish I hadn't poured all the sauce in as the mariner was fairly strong and almost overpowered the soufflé in flavor. Overall, happy to support a small mom and pop business. You have to call for reservations. No resy or open table.

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    Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.
    Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.
    The Restuarant is filled with jigsaw puzzles. You can buy a box off of the Puzzle Menu.

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    S'Aimer

    S'Aimer

    4.6
    (81 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    We were able to get a last-minute reservation at 7p on the Sunday before Memorial Day and entered…read morewhat was a pretty empty establishment. There were only 2 other parties seated and we were seated immediately upon arrival. It's fairly dark inside and the decor reminds me a bit of New Orleans. I enjoyed the ambiance. The drinks were great! I had the cocobella while he had margaritas. The table bread was hot and fresh, so make sure they bring it to the table for you. We had the mussels for an appetizer, lamb chops and bass. EVERYTHING was excellent! The flavor of the broth for the mussels was Devine, so much so my husband used his bread to sop up all he could. The bass had great flavor and came with sautéed spinach that was well cooked. It initially looked like a small portion but turned out to be plenty. The lamb chops were cooked to the requested temp and seasoned well. We left no crumbs. This one is definitely worth a try!

    If you're going to see a Broadway show, plan on stopping here to enjoy some delicious food. This…read moreplace has such a smooth, sexy vibe. Staff are lovely. Decide is classy cool. The food is perfection. The pulled oxtails are delicious. Gave me goosebumps. The fish was cooked to perfection. The sweet plantains were perfect. The drinks were done very well too. It's a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for! YUMMY

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    Greenery in The Garden at S'Aimer NYC
    Greenery in The Garden at S'Aimer NYC
    The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.
    The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.
    Set up for private event at S'Aimer NYC.

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    Set up for private event at S'Aimer NYC.
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    maman

    4.1
    (262 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Maman remains my favorite brunch spot whenever I'm in NYC, and this visit to a new location was…read morejust as lovely as ever. This space felt larger than the other locations I've been to, while still keeping the same cozy, charming, and beautiful vibe that defines their brand. We were a party of three, and each of us ordered different sandwiches and pastries. I got the Katie's Chicken Sandwich, which is one of my absolute favorites and something I order almost every time I'm visiting the city. For pastry, I tried the Cherry Croissant Cube for the first time, and I was honestly speechless. It was incredibly flavorful, delicious, and truly made my day. I 100% recommend trying it. For drinks, I ordered the seasonal Cherry Elderflower Spritz. It was just okay compared to everything else, but not bad. Overall, Maman continues to be my go-to brunch place in NYC, and this visit reminded me exactly why.

    Unnecessary confrontation over a 5-minute early pickup…read more I'm a regular Too Good To Go customer and have picked up bags from Maman before without issue. This visit was a frustrating exception. The app activated the swipe button shortly after 5PM -- which Maman and several other stores have recently started allowing as an early pickup signal. I went to the store accordingly. The young male Hispanic employee at the register refused to hand over my bag, insisting the pickup window didn't start until 5:15. All the bags were already packed and ready. There were no other customers in line. I tried to explain how the app works and that early pickup had been allowed here before, but he repeatedly cut me off. At one point I said "if you want to play by the book, so be it" -- meaning it as a neutral acknowledgment. He took offense, raised his voice, and kept repeating "I don't play, you play" in an increasingly hostile tone. I asked if he understood the expression. He just kept repeating "I don't play." When I asked to speak with a manager, he said there wasn't one. When I asked what a customer is supposed to do when there's a problem with an employee, he told me to come back tomorrow and talk to him. This was completely avoidable. The bags were ready. It was a 5-10 minute window, allowed by the app. The confrontation served no purpose. I noticed the review posted the day before mine mentions "poor customer service at the register" -- I suspect we encountered the same person. Maman has a good reputation worth protecting. I'd encourage management to review this interaction and make sure this particular staff is trained properly.

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    Menu. Had trouble deciding as so many great options
    Menu. Had trouble deciding as so many great options
    Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
    Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
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    La Bonne Soupe

    La Bonne Soupe

    4.0
    (308 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    If you're looking to escape the tourist crowds on the UES, La Bonne Soupe is the move. I was back…read morevisiting my old stomping grounds and wanted somewhere outside with a real neighborhood feel and this spot nailed it. I snagged a seat on their upstairs patio, surrounded by the kind of older, well-heeled UES regulars that give the place such a quintessential NYC vibe. I went with the $35 lunch special, which gets you an appetizer and an entrée. For my app, the Escargots de Bourgogne- absolutely the star of the meal, I could've eaten a second order. The Crêpe Forestière for my entrée was lovely too, and I washed it all down with a lemonade. Everything was genuinely delicious. My one small gripe: I got charged for two lemonades, which stung a little given that (a) it's lemonade, and (b) the glass was on the petite side to begin with. Minor quibble, though. Other than that, it was a perfect NYC lunch, exactly what I was hoping for.

    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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    Interior
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    Dame blanche
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    Tocqueville - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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