A classic French brasserie, sadly closed after 26 yrs. Fondly remembered for its oysters, fries, and brunch.
Rue 57 was a French brasserie that served patrons for 26 years in Midtown Manhattan. While many recall fond memories and specific dishes like fries with au poivre sauce or crispy rice, recent reviews suggest a decline in food quality and value. Despite its closure, it remains a place of nostalgic significance for many New Yorkers.
Rue 57, a French brasserie, was known for dishes like oysters and fries with au poivre sauce. While some patrons had excellent meals recently, others felt the food quality had declined, becoming mediocre and overpriced in its later years. It was also noted for its brunch and crispy rice.
"Fries with au poivre sauce and crispy rice were specifically mentioned as dishes that patrons enjoyed."
Customer sentiment is largely nostalgic and sad about the closure, with some users remembering it fondly and others noting a decline in quality in recent years.
Important Note
The restaurant has closed.
"This user recommended Rue57 for brunch, mentioning its amazing old booths for parties."
Positive"States that Rue57, a previously recommended French Brasserie, is now closed."
Neutral"Recommends Rue57, a French Brasserie at 57th St and Sixth Ave, for its great menu and location, noting it would fit the price range. However, a subsequent comment indicates it is closed."
Positive"User states Rue 57 was one of their go-to spots and expresses sadness about its closure."
Positive"User feels Rue 57, like Redeye Grill, used to be a good spot after Carnegie Hall shows, but its time has passed."
Neutral"User agrees the early 2010s were the last good years at Rue 57 and specifically notes they loved the crispy rice."
Positive"User visited recently (weekend) and found it to be a nice place with very friendly staff."
Positive"User is sad about the closure but feels the food and drinks were a total ripoff and hopes something better takes its place."
Negative"User fondly recalls going regularly in the early '00s while working nearby and will miss the delicious fries with au poivre sauce."
Positive"User notes the food was decent and considers its closure, along with Bice Cucina's, a big loss for the area."
Neutral"User feels Rue 57 hasn't been the same for a while, finding the food mediocre and overpriced, though still sad about the closure due to its longevity."
Negative"User has fond memories of the restaurant but admits they haven't visited in years."
Neutral"User visited recently (March) after first visiting in 2010 and enjoyed the quiet weekend brunch atmosphere. They are sad about another spot from their past closing."
Positive"User recalls having a very good meal there with their mother last year."
Positive"User had their first legal drink at Rue 57 while interning nearby and expresses sadness about its closure."
Positive"User expresses sadness about the closure, having visited many times as their office was nearby."
Neutral"User comments that the restaurant's quality had been declining and they are not surprised by the closure."
Negative"User expresses sadness about the closure, having frequented it in the late '90s/early '00s when friends worked there. They note its similarities to Redeye Grill."
Positive"Rue 57 has oysters on the menu."
Neutral"Decent with a varied menu and not too expensive."
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