Timeless Tribeca brasserie, known for its celeb past & enduring vibe. A classic NYC go-to w/ great drinks & crowd-pleasing dishes.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews The Odeon, a Tribeca establishment that has gracefully aged since 1980, offering classic French-American dishes and a timeless atmosphere.
This Tribeca institution, a classic French-American brasserie since 1980, effortlessly blends timeless elegance with a vibrant atmosphere. It's a go-to for chic professionals and families alike, offering crowd-pleasing classics and a lively bar scene. The consistently good food, excellent cocktails, and enduring appeal make it a perpetually popular choice for a quintessential New York dining experience.
The Odeon offers a menu of French-American classics that generally receive positive feedback. Standout dishes include the French onion soup, crispy calamari, and the mint chocolate chip ice cream. While many enjoy the reliable staples like burgers and steak, one review mentioned a disappointing, chewy steak frites. The restaurant is also noted for inventing the Cosmopolitan cocktail.
"Customers rave about the mint chocolate chip ice cream, with multiple mentions of it being the best in the city. Other highly praised items include the French onion soup, crispy calamari, and moules frites."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the restaurant's classic NYC vibe, excellent drinks, and overall atmosphere. While most reviews are favorable, a few note that the food, though good, can be hit or miss.
Important Note
One commenter noted that The Odeon is not suitable for breakfast. Another stated that while they recommend the restaurant, they personally do not like it.
"The commenter suggests going to Harry's, Keens, or Odeon instead of Wolfgang's."
Negative"The commenter lists Odeon as a recommendation but states they personally do not like the restaurant."
Negative"Odeon was recommended, along with Harry's."
Positive"The Odeon was listed as a restaurant recommendation for a family-friendly meal near City Hall."
Neutral"The user disagrees with the positive description of Odeon, calling it pretentious with mediocre food and suggesting it was better in the past. They recommended French Louie as a quasi-French bistro and Bacchus for a scruffier option."
Negative"The user mentioned Hamilton's as a sister restaurant to Alchemy and found it to be similar, suggesting Alchemy might be the best option in Park Slope. However, they noted potential drawbacks like sugary cocktails and the presence of a kids menu."
Neutral"The Odeon is suggested if the user prefers a vibrant atmosphere over food quality, as the food itself is described as 'nothing special'."
Neutral"The Odeon was mentioned as having a similar vibe to other spots along Canal Street, suggesting it could fit the user's criteria for a desirable dining atmosphere."
Positive"The Odeon was recommended as a French dining option in NYC."
Positive"The Odeon is listed as an option in the Tribeca area."
Neutral"The Odeon is listed as an option in the Tribeca area."
Neutral"This user simply recommended Odeon for beef tartare."
Positive"Odeon is mentioned as a place with good beef tartare."
Positive"This user added Odeon to a list of recommended restaurants for beef tartare."
Positive"Odeon was added to a list of recommended restaurants for beef tartare."
Positive"Odeon was added to a list of recommended restaurants for beef tartare."
Positive"Odeon was added to a list of recommended restaurants for beef tartare."
Positive"Odeon was added to a list of recommended restaurants for beef tartare."
Positive"The user loves Odeon and is considering it for brunch."
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