Iconic French bistro w/ a bustling scene. Known for classic, butter-laden dishes & great ambiance for people-watching.
Bryan Kim reviews Pastis, a classic French bistro in NYC's Meatpacking District, highlighting its lively atmosphere and well-executed bistro fare like escargots and burgers.
Pastis, a French brasserie in NYC's Meatpacking District, offers a vibrant atmosphere and consistently well-executed bistro fare. Since 1999, it has been a go-to for classic dishes like escargots and a highly praised burger, making it a lively spot for people-watching and various dining occasions.
The food at Pastis leans into classic French bistro fare, with standouts including the escargots, chicken paillard, and a highly recommended cheeseburger. While most dishes receive positive remarks for their rich, buttery flavors, some reviews mention occasional dryness in options like the trout amandine. The French onion soup and au gratin mac and cheese are also frequently praised.
"The cheeseburger, French onion soup, steak frites, escargots, au gratin mac and cheese, chicken paillard, and filet mignon are frequently recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, praising the restaurant's lively atmosphere, consistent food quality, and friendly service, making it a reliable choice for various occasions.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that while Pastis has a great vibe and good food, it can be inconsistent or 'hit or miss,' with one mention of the food not being 'great' despite an interesting scene. There's also a comment that the 'wannabe' crowd might be off-putting to some.
"This commenter disagrees with a recommendation for Minetta Tavern's French onion soup, stating that the French onion soup at Pastis is better."
Positive"This user seconded the recommendation for Pastis, calling their burger and onion soup go-to items."
Positive"The French onion soup at Pastis was good, and the reviewer also highlighted having a lovely waitress."
Positive"Pastis is considered 'fire' with great vibes but is Americanized. It's recommended for lunch as it's easy to get into."
Positive"This user suggested Pastis as a place with good fries and mentioned their onion soup and burger as go-to items."
Positive"An old article from 2010 suggests that Pastis was among several high-profile NYC restaurants that served Creekstone Farms beef."
Neutral"Mentioned Pastis's steak sandwich as an ideal dish."
Positive"Pastis is a fun, beautifully lit, comfortable space with dependable and consistent food. It's a good option for a decent steak frites when other places are hard to get into, and is open late."
Positive"Believes Pastis is better than another mentioned restaurant."
Positive"Pastis is considered solid but nothing special, like a watered-down version of another restaurant. It's a dependable and consistent choice with good energy and late hours."
Neutral"Pastis is easy to get into and has never had a bad experience, with great French onion soup. It's a dependable and consistent choice with good energy and late hours, and surprisingly good spaghetti bolognese and tuna crudo."
Positive"Had a mediocre burger at Minetta Tavern and found the crowd pretentious, preferring Pastis for its great people-watching and as a good stop for brunch or dinner."
Positive"Recommended Pastis for brunch as a good option, noting it has a great vibe."
Positive"Suggested for brunch or lunch."
Positive"This commenter seconds the recommendation for Pastis, implying it's a good choice for the martini and fries combo."
Positive"Pastis is listed as a place that serves the martini and fries combination."
Positive"This user mentioned Pastis as a place that gets a lot of attention, though it was their controversial least favorite, in the context of seeking recommendations for French Onion Soup."
Negative"Pastis is mentioned as a potential restaurant choice."
Neutral"The reviewer and their wife enjoyed their meal at Pastis, rating the croque madame (9/10), avocado tartine (8.5/10), and buttermilk pancakes (8.5/10) highly. They noted the pancakes were fluffy but slightly doughy, giving an overall rating of 9/10 and 8.5/10 respectively."
Positive"Pastis is listed as a recommended restaurant."
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