Upscale French-Mediterranean fare in a stylish West Village space; known for standout duck, steak tartare, and pancakes.
Time Out critic Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews The Golden Swan, a West Village French-Mediterranean restaurant located in the former Spotted Pig space, awarding it 4 out of 5 stars for its excellent food and lovely atmosphere.
This West Village establishment, nestled in the former Spotted Pig space, boasts a French-Mediterranean-influenced menu by Chef Doug Brixton. Reviewers praise its lovely and comfortable atmosphere, split between a stylish bar area and a mid-century dining room. Standout dishes include the steak tartare, Crescent duck with crispy skin, and impeccably poached halibut, all contributing to a highly positive dining experience.
The French-Mediterranean-influenced cuisine is highly praised, with standouts including steak tartare (tenderloin with garlic aioli and Parmesan), Crescent duck (crispy skin and tender meat), and impeccably poached halibut. Side dishes like tri-color cauliflower are also recommended. The burger is noted as a good value, especially during happy hour.
"Standout dishes include the steak tartare, Crescent duck, and poached halibut. The dry-aged burger is also highly praised, especially for its value during Happy Hour. Pancakes are frequently mentioned as a recommended item."
Customers express very positive sentiment, highlighting excellent food and a lovely atmosphere, with specific praise for dishes like steak tartare and duck.
Important Note
The entrance is described as somewhat alienating and dated, with a host guarding the door, creating a faux exclusivity. The cocktail menu is considered lengthy and inconsistent.
"The Golden Swan is suggested as a 'moody adult restaurant' that matches the user's preferences."
Positive"Golden swan is mentioned as a good option for pancakes."
Positive"Golden Swan is recommended, especially if one can catch their 'Golden Hour'."
Positive"The Golden Swan was included in a list of NYC restaurants that provide matchbooks."
Positive"Golden Swan was listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Neutral"This commenter listed Golden Swan as a potential alternative restaurant, noting it has a formal upstairs and a casual bar downstairs serving much of the same food."
Neutral"Golden Swan is suggested as an upscale brunch option."
Positive"Golden Swan's burger is highlighted as taking the cake for dry-aged burgers, with the user noting it's rarely seen on lists."
Positive"Golden Swan is mentioned as a dining option. No specific dish or sentiment is provided."
Neutral"Golden Swan is listed as a place for pancakes."
Neutral"The user suggests Golden Swan as an option for brunch."
Neutral"The user lists Golden Swan as a 'preferred option' for pancakes, indicating a positive opinion."
Positive"The original poster lists Golden Swan as one of their personal favorite burger spots."
Positive"This restaurant is suggested as a more expensive option for a casual night out."
Positive"The author highlights Golden Swan as one of their personal top picks for burgers in NYC, noting that reservations are not overly difficult to obtain."
Positive"The author lists Golden Swan as a recommended option for burgers in NYC."
Positive"Recently had the burger at Golden Swan and found it 'damn good for the price', especially recommending going during Happy Hour when it's $10 less."
Positive"Golden Swan has duck fat fries. It's a high-end place but good."
Positive"The user lists The Golden Swan among several restaurants that live up to their hype."
Positive"The user specifically mentions the pancakes at Golden Swan as living up to the hype."
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