A taste of the French Riviera w/ vibrant seafood, raw bar faves & killer desserts. Perfect for dates or group hangs.
Will Hartman reviews Crevette, a new West Village restaurant evoking the French Riviera with its seafood-centric menu and vibrant atmosphere. The review highlights standout dishes like raw bar selections, tuna belly on rosti, and grilled chicken, suggesting it's a destination for both intimate dates and group dinners.
This West Village seafood restaurant, from the team behind Dame and Lord's, evokes the French Riviera with its vibrant atmosphere and visually appealing dishes. The menu offers a range of creative seafood preparations, from raw bar selections to innovative pasta and fish dishes, with desserts also receiving high praise. It's a place suitable for various occasions, from intimate dates to group dinners, and is particularly noted for its summery vibe and potential for outdoor dining.
The cuisine is seafood-focused with influences from Spain and France, featuring dishes like Sicilian sashimi, crudo, oysters, and various grilled seafood. While some diners found dishes like the tuna on potato and red shrimp & uni tartare disappointing, others raved about the Sicilian crudo, raw bar items, and especially the desserts like Fior di Latte ice cream and rhum cake. The grilled chicken and Dover sole have also been highlighted as excellent.
"Highly recommended dishes include the raw bar selections (especially oysters and mussels), Sicilian crudo, grilled chicken, Dover sole, and desserts like Fior di Latte ice cream and rhum cake. The tuna potato bite and mushrooms also received specific praise."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some finding the food to be underwhelming or overpriced for the portion sizes, while others praise specific dishes and the overall ambiance. The restaurant is generally seen as a fun spot with a good vibe, particularly for raw bar selections and desserts.
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Some diners found the restaurant to be overpriced for the portion sizes and noted inconsistencies in seasoning or food quality, with one reviewer describing the dining room as smelling 'fishy'.
"In contrast to a negative review, this user stated they have dined at Crevette four times and have never had a bad meal."
Positive"This user stated they had a negative experience at Crevette and would not recommend it."
Negative"This user recommends Crevette, highlighting its excellent acidity balance and generous use of lemon."
Positive"This commenter agreed with others that Crevette was good but not great, offering a fun dinner but not justifying the price. Some dishes were bland, but they still had a good time due to the chill service."
Neutral"This commenter found Crevette to be just okay and not particularly special, especially considering the price and the quality of the restaurant's other establishments. The tuna potato bite was a standout, but overall, they were not wowed."
Neutral"While the staff at Crevette were nice, this commenter experienced significant service issues, including incorrect dishes and missed orders, which negatively impacted their overall experience."
Negative"The commenter enjoys Crevette, describing the food as very good and well-executed, though pricey for the portion sizes. They also appreciate the ease of getting a reservation or walking in."
Positive"This commenter finds Crevette to be a good option with accessible reservations. They specifically praise the mushrooms and raw bar items, noting that while good, it's not their top choice for impressing visitors."
Positive"This commenter's opinion on Crevette was simply 'It's fine'."
Neutral"This user rated Crevette as 7/10, finding the food to be 'fine' but the prices to be high. They did note that the drinks were good."
Neutral"The original poster thoroughly enjoyed their experience at Crevette, highlighting various shared family-style dishes, solid drinks, and a fun ambiance during a birthday party."
Positive"This West Village spot is recommended for team dinners and has good vegetarian options."
Neutral"Crevette in the West Village was recommended as a French dining option."
Positive"This restaurant was mentioned as a potential dining option."
Positive"This restaurant was suggested as an outdoor dining option for weekends."
Positive"Crevette was strongly recommended as a top choice for outdoor seating and people-watching."
Positive"This commenter reiterates their negative opinion of Crevette, stating 'Crevette though.. horrible (minus their sorbet)'."
Negative"This user firmly states that Crevette 'absolutely sucks' and that no discerning foodie or chef would find it good."
Negative"In response to criticism, this user defends Crevette, stating that many foodies and chefs find it good, and lists other restaurants they consider good."
Positive"This commenter strongly dislikes Crevette, calling it 'horrible'."
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