Classic French bistro w/ downtown vibe & old NY feel. Trendy spot, formerly a staple, now a 'Dimes Square clubhouse'.
This East Village French bistro offers a classic downtown dinner vibe with an old New York feel, making it a popular spot for a leisurely meal. While it was once a staple, some patrons feel it has become more of a 'Dimes Square clubhouse' catering to a trendy clientele.
Lucien is a French bistro known for its classic dishes. Specific recommendations include steak frites and escargots. However, some diners have expressed strong negative opinions, with one stating that 'anything else would be a better choice' and another describing the food as 'okay' but not worth the overall experience.
"Steak frites and escargots are specifically recommended. It's also generally suggested as a French bistro option for a downtown dinner vibe."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with some recommending it for its classic French bistro experience and downtown vibe, while others express strong negative opinions about the clientele and a perceived decline in quality.
Important Note
The restaurant has become very popular with influencers, making it difficult to get a reservation and potentially attracting a pretentious clientele. Some diners feel the quality has declined.
"This commenter suggests going to Lucien after Le Dive."
Positive"Lucien was recommended as a French dining option in NYC."
Positive"The user lists Lucien as a recommendation."
Positive"This user feels Lucien has declined from its former status as a staple, becoming more of a 'Dimes Square clubhouse' and is now a less desirable dining spot."
Negative"The user notes that Lucien, once a favorite, is now difficult to get into due to its popularity with influencers, and reservations are hard to obtain."
Negative"Luciene was mentioned as a distant second choice after Raoul's for steak au poivre."
Neutral"This user recommended Lucien as a French restaurant option."
Positive"Lucien's in the East Village is recommended for its old New York feel, making it a suitable option for a leisurely dinner."
Positive"Lucien is recommended for a late-night French bistro experience, noting it's open until 1 AM and has a "sceney" vibe that might appeal to a college-aged student."
Positive"The commenter expresses sarcastic anticipation for a review of Lucien, implying it's a type of restaurant that attracts a particular clientele, playing on the original poster's perceived review style."
Neutral"The user describes Lucien as a mess with an overall horrible experience, noting that their "okay food" does not justify catering to an entitled and pretentious clientele."
Negative"The user expresses firm resolve not to return to Lucien again, indicating a very negative past experience."
Negative"The user agrees with a previous comment that Lucien sucks, reinforcing a negative opinion about the restaurant."
Negative"The user strongly advises against going to Lucien, stating that anything else would be a better choice."
Negative"Lucien has a cool downtown dinner vibe."
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