Estelle Gross Bogdonoff
+5
Wonderful in all aspects. Service was as extraordinary as the food. Loved unpretentiousness but casual sophistication. Squash sage soup was best ever. You have got to try the handmade gnocchi. The pumpkin lava cake is worth the short wait. Can't wait to take my husband there.
The food was excellent and the service was divine. Really tasty lunch followed by three scoops to share of sorbet. Definitely recommend.
At first you feel like you are walking into a wine barrel, but once inside the flowers and light airy colors are welcoming. We enjoyed every single dish ordered which included exquisite oysters, flavorful steak tartare, superb soups with French Onion and Vegan pumpkin, a scrumptious lamb pasta, and yankee burger with side of brussels. Wine and drinks were made well also. Service was good. Will definitely return when going to a show at Lincoln Center.
We came here for the summer Restaurant Week for a birthday lunch, which I suspect is a slightly smaller portion than normal because I did feel a little hungry afterward. Everything was good though:
- Pate was rich (wish I had more!) and complemented nicely by a well-dressed, albeit small, salad
- escargots were good in the rich buttery sauce and came with good, crusty bread
- trout was cooked perfectly
- the Frenchie burger came out medium as asked but there was too much going on (strong cheese, saucy pork belly) and I wish I could taste the beef more; the fries were great though
I liked the restaurant's light and airy atmosphere and it was pretty empty on a weekday. If I'm in the area for a concert I'll definitely stop by again.
We came for dinner during restaurant week and had a fabulous time. Service was nice and food was excellent. I started with the beef tartare and it’s was exceptional. The burger topped with confit pork belly was indulgent and very tasty. They also had a great deal on a bottle of wine for $40 - I was a bit apprehensive as to the quality one would get for that price but it was surprisingly not bad! All in all a nice evening.
Really enjoyed a meal with friends at Bar Boulud. The food was great and the portion size was decent too. Massive fan of French food and it has to be some of the best in the Upper West Side. In addition to the great food the service is excellent and the atmosphere is relaxed and doesn’t feel too fancy. The highlights were the trout, Chocolate Cremeux and almond cake (Geteau Basque). I had the steak tartare for starter but I’ve had much better elsewhere - it was sauce heavy which I didn’t enjoy. Still give Bar Boulud five stars for exceptional mains, dessert and ambience. It’s also in a great location too.
Est. 2007
Layout/atmosphere
*French bistro; one long room with vaulted ceiling; bar towards the middle on left hand side; mostly booths; picture frames with “stains” from different wines of various vintages & years; wine racks downstairs near restrooms; two enclosed outdoor structures on sidewalk with heat lamps
Service
*Attentive
Food/drink
*Kale & Citrus Salad (baby mustard greens, blood orange, onion, blue cheese & pine nuts) - very good; enjoyed the different flavors of each individual ingredient
*Frenchie Burger (angus beef, pork belly, tomato compote, raclette & Dijon on brioche bun with gherkin garnish & served with pomme frites with ketchup) - Good; patty cooked right; pork brought different element to the dish; got better with each bite; frites also Good; crispy, salted
*Complimentary bread & butter - solid
*Last Ride (gin cocktail with maraschino & lime) - solid; strong aftertaste
This was truly fabulous .
The braised chicken was really top top notch .
The fluke tar tar was so fresh .
Desert was rich but extremely tasty .
This was a real delight for the senses .
Can not wait to come back .
You can have a nice quick meal before a show. You can't get out the door under $50. Nice wine list. Good service. I'd return.
The quality of the food served at Bar Boulud has not changed a bit over the years. It is simply exquisite. I highly recommend the escargots and the trout dish. Also, I like the semi-privacy of the outdoor space.
REVIEW FROM 2 YEARS AGO: exquisite food: fresh and flavorful. Excellent service.
Amazing food, well presented and plenty of options at the decent prices. Ample indoor and outdoor seating and they have a good wine collection. Would recommend.
We loved the chicken liver mousse (amazing flavor and it paired really well with the berry jam), the rainbow trout and the passion fruit cheesecake . The Frenchie burger, hazelnut ice cream, raspberry sorbet and winter salad were decent.
So Tasty!!! wow Awesome place across from Lincoln Center. Food was fantastic. I had the steak and it was very good. She had the hamburger and loved it. The fries were hot, firm, thin and very tasty. We had the steak tartare which is every bit as good as the chef's fancier joints. I had the charred Octopus which was beyond amazing. I am not an Octopus eater normally but I had heard it was so good I decided to try it and I am glad I did. Desserts were great too. First class all the way. Great vibe too. Check out all of our reviews. If we do not like it we do no review it so all of the ones you see are places that are fantastic. Follow us if you like. We had over 7 million views in 2021, over 13 million views in the first 6 months of 2022 and we thank you for that. We don't get paid, we just love to eat. Be sure to click on "RobH" at the top of this review to see all of them and to follow us if you like good food and FUN.
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