French brasserie with a split personality: adored by some for good food & ambiance, disliked by others as overrated & mediocre.
Nestled on the Upper West Side, Nice Matin presents itself as a French brasserie with a decidedly mixed reputation among diners. While it's been recommended for its convenient location near the Beacon Theater and for offering a pleasant bar experience, critical voices suggest the establishment is largely overrated and overpriced. Some patrons found the food to be merely 'okkkk,' and not a destination worth seeking out. However, there are still those who champion Nice Matin as a reliable spot for brunch and even specific dishes like escargots. The restaurant's atmosphere and crowd have also been points of discussion, with some noting it can lean towards a more casual, senior demographic, which might not suit all occasions.
Nice Matin is a French brasserie that receives mixed reviews regarding its food. Some customers find the food to be good and specifically recommend it for brunch and escargots. Conversely, others describe the overall dining experience as 'very meh,' overrated, and underwhelming, suggesting there might be better options nearby. It's noted as a potential spot for those seeking a French dining experience, but opinions vary significantly.
"Specific dishes like brunch and escargots have been highlighted as positive aspects of the dining experience."
Customer feedback for Nice Matin is quite divided. While some recommend it for its French brasserie style, good food, and nice bar, others find it to be 'very meh,' overrated, overpriced, and underwhelming. There's a suggestion that it might be too casual for special occasions and can have a senior crowd, with one user bluntly stating it 'sux.' However, it's also mentioned as a go-to for brunch and escargots, and a good option before a show at the Beacon.
Important Note
The restaurant may close early, making it unsuitable for late-night visits. Some reviews suggest it has a senior crowd and can be too casual for special occasions.
"Nice Matin is mentioned as a French restaurant option."
Neutral"Nice Matin is described as having a senior crowd and being more casual compared to other mentioned formal French restaurants."
Neutral"The user acknowledges Nice Matin has positive reviews but feels it might be too casual for their birthday dinner."
Neutral"Nice Matin is mentioned as a lovely French restaurant option."
Positive"Nice Matin is recommended as a dinner option."
Neutral"The author, a UWS native passionate about food, elaborates that Nice Matin is 'just okkkk,' overrated, overpriced, and underwhelming, and not a destination for visitors."
Negative"Contrasting other opinions, this author states that Nice Matin is good."
Positive"The original poster (OP) is glad they asked about Nice Matin, noting that while Google reviews were positive, they now feel those reviews can't necessarily be trusted given the feedback received."
Neutral"The author bluntly states that Nice Matin 'sux' (sucks)."
Negative"The original poster (OP) expresses disappointment upon hearing negative feedback about Nice Matin, as its menu had looked appealing."
Neutral"The author, who used to live and work in the area, finds Nice Matin to be 'very meh' and believes there are better restaurants nearby."
Negative"The original poster (OP) mentioned checking out Nice Matin as a potential restaurant to visit near the Beacon Theater for an upcoming trip."
Neutral"Recommends Nice Matin, stating the food is good."
Positive"Suggests Nice Matin as an option, but isn't sure about the reopened location."
Neutral"User Responsible_Push4684 lists Nice Matin as a go-to restaurant, a French brasserie."
Positive"Recommends Nice Matin near the Beacon."
Positive"Nice Matin closes early so might not be suitable for a late night drink."
Negative"Nice Matin's bar is nice."
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