French Riviera vibes meet West Village charm. Seafood focus w/ standout raw bar, inventive dishes, & grilled chicken. Perfect for dates or groups.
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.
Experience a taste of the French Riviera in the heart of the West Village at Crevette, a vibrant seafood-focused eatery from the acclaimed team behind Dame and Lord's. This chic spot dazzles with a summery atmosphere and an ambitious menu that shines with raw bar delights, inventive crudos, and expertly prepared seafood dishes. Don't miss the chance to savor their standout grilled chicken or decadent desserts, making it a perfect destination for everything from intimate dates to lively group dinners.
Crevette offers a seafood-centric menu inspired by French and Spanish coastal cuisines, with a notable raw bar, Sicilian sashimi, and inventive crudos. While many dishes like the grilled chicken, desserts, and specific crudos receive high praise, some diners found certain dishes like the tuna on potato or squid preparations to be less successful. The quality of ingredients is generally well-regarded, but consistency across all dishes is occasionally noted as an area for improvement.
"Standout recommendations include the raw bar selections, the grilled golden chicken, the rhum cake with pineapple for dessert, and specific dishes like the bluefin tuna with crispy potatoes and the butter beans with pistou and grilled squid."
Customers have mixed but generally positive feelings, praising the vibrant atmosphere and many of the seafood dishes and desserts, though some find certain preparations underwhelming or the overall experience overpriced.
Important Note
Some diners found the restaurant to be on the pricier side for the quality, and a few reviews mentioned inconsistent seasoning or less impressive dishes amongst the offerings.
"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'."
Negative"Crevette, opened by the creators of Dame, is highly recommended as a hip and less formal option compared to Le Bernardin."
Positive"This user lists Crevette as a supper option, implying it is a dining choice."
Neutral"Crevette is mentioned as fitting the user's criteria, despite being white tablecloth. It offers fantastic raw and cooked fish and seafood in a bright, modern, and artsy atmosphere with outdoor options."
Positive"Crevette is recommended as a dining option."
Neutral"Crevette is recommended as a place to try."
Positive"eringobrah21 recommends Crevette as a place to go in SoHo/Greenwich Village."
Positive"Recommends Crevette as perfect for the original poster's situation."
Positive"Finds Dame and Crevette challenging for family occasions due to lighter portions and a wine-and-dine atmosphere, but would return to Dame anytime; Crevette feels overpriced."
Negative"Recommends Crevette as the answer but acknowledges it may be difficult to get into."
Positive"Recommends Crevette."
Positive"Recommends Crevette (along with Dame and Lords), all owned by the same people and seafood-based."
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