Juicy Cajun chicken & lively brunch scenes. Classic French bistro w/ a sweet pastry option.
Experience a taste of classic French bistro fare with a hint of Cajun spice at this established New York City eatery. While known for its lively atmosphere, particularly its brunch scene, the standout dish appears to be the Poulet Cajun, praised for its juiciness. Some patrons suggest focusing on this specialty to ensure a satisfying meal.
The food at Le Bilboquet leans towards French cuisine with a notable Cajun influence, specifically the highly recommended Poulet Cajun (Cajun chicken). While this dish is frequently praised for its juiciness, other menu items like beef tartare have received mixed reviews, and some suggest the overall quality may not justify the price point. Kouign Amann, a French pastry, has also been mentioned as a good option.
"The Poulet Cajun (Cajun Chicken) is frequently recommended for its juiciness. Additionally, Kouign Amann has been mentioned as a worthwhile pastry option."
While some find the atmosphere lively and a particular chicken dish exceptional, overall sentiment suggests the restaurant may be expensive with mixed opinions on food quality beyond its standout dishes.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that while the Cajun Chicken is excellent, other dishes may not be as consistently good, and the restaurant can be considered expensive.
"This user mentioned that the beef tartare at Le Bilboquet is good, but otherwise found the place to be a party brunch spot that doesn't help its reputation."
Neutral"This commenter agreed that the Cajun Chicken is the only palatable dish on the menu at Le Bilboquet."
Negative"This user noted that the Cajun Chicken at Le Bilboquet is good, but implied it might be the only standout dish."
Positive"This commenter suggested Le Bilboquet, a French bistro."
Neutral"This user listed Le Bilboquet as a place to get Kouign Amann."
Positive"Le Bilboquet on the Upper East Side used to offer a lively brunch with sparklers, according to the commenter who hasn't visited in years."
Positive"Le Bilboquet is listed as a potential French restaurant option."
Neutral"The user highly recommended trying the 'amazing' Cajun Chicken at Bilboquet, providing a link to a WSJ article."
Positive"The user recommended the Poulet Cajun dish, available at either Bilboquet or Le Charlot."
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