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Gavroche
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Neighborhood: West Village
212 W. 14th St
(between 7th Ave & 8th Ave)
New York City, NY 10011
(212) 647-8553
212 W. 14th St
(between 7th Ave & 8th Ave)
New York City, NY 10011
(212) 647-8553
- Nearest Transit:
-
14th St-7th Aves (1, 2, 3, F, V, L)
14th St-8th Ave (A, C, E, L)
14th Street (PATH)
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
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"We came here for my 26th birthday brunch on a Saturday. The staff was very accommodating because the number of our party kept changing. …" read more »
17 reviews for Gavroche
This cute little restaurant is best described as a low key Bar 6, if that tells you anything. It was quite empty, on a Summer Saturday, and we were the youngest folks in there, and we arent that young!
They play Sinatra and Bennet, which was nice and pleasant.
The food is very good, very country traditional French. I had pate, cheese and soupe de poisson. My SO had Steak Frites. I caused confusion by ordering 3 apps, so they had to juggle a bit to figure out how to serve us. My SO had to wait while I ate my cheese, he's not a cheese guy, but that was not their fault at all. They dealt with my odd ordering very well.
The wine pours were generous, and we felt well looked after by the staff.
Basically, your nice, quiet, reliable bit stodgy neighborhood place for a good old World French supper. That's a high complement, in my opinion.
This is the kind of place we hope will be here for another 40 years and we can be one of the old couples having dinner
Cute authentic French restaurant. Small, cozy. I think the owner was actually French. The waiter was lovely. Of course he would be, for that kind of money ;)
We went for the $20 prix fixe lunch because it's pet friendly. It was almost empty except for one other table, which was surprising.
Like everyone else says, the French woman hostess / owner is wonderful and really makes you feel at home. She was so nice to our dog, bringing treats and water and even let her sit inside with us.
Honestly, the food was just 3 stars. I got a fish dish, which was good but unmemorable. She got steak frites, which was really good. The steak was well cooked and had a great sauce. The fries were fantastic and extremely memorable, I'd go back just for the fries.
Extra star just because we could take our dog in there. Wouldn't go back for the food alone but will go back because of the dog.
Must tell you that it is difficult, if not impossible, to find a better value 3-course prix fixe, French bistro lunch/dinner in Manhattan. Just $20, mes copines. Le catch: you've gotta pay cash, and you've gotta order between noon and 6:40pm (NOT 6:41pm, & they MEAN it). Also - the wine bottle prices are reasonable, though not inexpensive.
The steak frites here is very nice...especially for $20. Be ready for the generous slather of red wine sauce in which it is served (I hear this is authentic French style).
The hostess, Camelia, is the real deal - a native-born Parisienne. In fact , I'm writing this review today because I just got "her" email reminding me that Gavroche is having a wine & cheese-accompanied Holiday Shopping Fair there this Saturday 12/20 from 3-5PM, followed by the $20 prx-fixe dinner.
I like to eat at the bar, where it's impossible NOT to get the server's attention -- but at the tables, the service is fine, too, if somewhat less reliable. On my last visit (probably my 5th over the past 3-4 years), I was relieved to see Gavroche -- which is named after the little street urchin from Les Miserables -- no longer forces grown male waiters to wear its namesake character's little red neck-scarves and black beret.
In summer, check out their beautiful garden and order one of their refreshing, light cheese or meat "planks" (charcuterie actually served on a rustic wooden board).
A bientot.
Dined here with a friend Saturday night. Was greeted at the door by a lovely French woman who made us feel at home. Seated by the front window, perhaps to make the place look livelier. The tables tend to be all stacked together, making for forced camaradarie.
Was thrilled to find a $20 prix fixe menu that included the tilipia I had planned on ordering off the main menu (at $24). We both ordered from the prix fixe menu (cash only for the prix fixe). Started with a thin but servicable potato leek soup that needed seasoning. My fish was fabulous, in a lush lemon butter sauce served alongside some potatos. My friend had the coq au vin and raved about it. Dessert was an abject failure - we both ordered creme caramel that lacked sufficient sweetness. I left most of mine on the table. The coffee was very strong, even for coffee lovers.
It was a nice meal at a good price. Great no. Good yes.
There is a courtyard for outdoor summer dining.
I went here recently and the service was uber slow. The seating out in the back is nice. The food was pretty good, but once we were seated, it took forever to be serviced. After our meal, we were so afraid to order anything else for fear it'd take another hour just to get something. Maybe that was a one-time incident that service was slow, but that's how it was for us. As much as I love dessert, we didn't want to risk it, so we asked for our check at the nth hour. The old lady/owner, I think, has a lot of character. She'll give you a hard time at first, but she'll warm up to you. One of the dishes I had was the Wild Mushroom Ravioli and it was yummy (but maybe that is bc I'm a mushroom head). We also had the grilled Filet of Salmon which was good too.
The 3 stars are bc of the service. Otherwise, I would have given it a 4 since the food was good.
I just love this place. The back garden is so nice. You can hardly believe you've walked in off of 14th Street and every bit of the circus going on out there.
My friends and I always love getting a meat board and a cheese board. I've never actually ordered a entree, but after seeing some of the food being served on Friday, I think it is high time I do.
The owner is so nice and accomodating. My friend is in a wheelchair and that was no problem at all. The owner just moved a table around a bit and we were ready to be seated. There was also a ramp at the front door which you don't realize how few there are until you need them.
The wait staff was super nice and attentive as well.
The sign outside reads: "No Smoking In The Garden But You Can Bring Your Lovely Dog."
It takes sheer gaul to allow dogsh*t, but not smokers in a vast outdoor space like this one, where it wouldn't bother anyone. If they were truly Parisian, they would allow both.
No thanks. I'll take my patronage somewhere else.
Underrated. We tried to go to Crispo, which was paaaaaaaaacked and came with a 45-minute wait. Although I did convince the hostess to give us one of the front outdoor tables right away (apparently no one else wanted to brave the rain residue), the possibility of delayed culinary gratification and the certainty of one loud, obnoxious man (also, alas, willing to accept wet table, with many complaints), sent us packing.
I'd passed Gavroche and eyed the menu several times, so off we went. The decor is unremarkable, as with many mid-level French venues. Roasted beet and caramelized pear salad with bleu cheese - a delight. Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, quite good. Steak. Au poivre. Au my. A bottle (or two) of Chablis, the Gavroche of the wine world - i.e., underrated. Poor grape.
Service was friendly and excellent, and even included a soothing discussion of how shockingly bad GWB is. A fantastic end to a great meal.
Garden too. Thank you, France. (Still love you, Crispo.)
Knowing my francophilia, my bf brought me here for a surprise dinner and I was definitely pleasantly surprised. Even though from the outside it looks a bit abandoned and underwhelming, the French owner (her accent is out of a movie) led us down the hallway to the garden seating outside which was perfect.
Great atmosphere and great food. We ordered off the special menu- my rack of lamb was soooo tasty. They didn't have the wine we wanted but we were recommended something that was probably even better.
The crowd was pretty random, groups of young girls, some couples, a group of gay francophiles next to us, some old people- I guess it appeals to all ages.
It does feel like a little secret spot and I'd definitely come back for a date or with my mom.
Downside- it made me want to be back in Paris :(
I've been here a few times and it's a lovely place for a quiet dinner out. The hostess is warm and kind and their menu is huge! I've never been there when it's real busy so I always wonder if they can make it! Still, it has such a small town French feel as if the menu is based upon either what's fresh or what they got great prices on for the week. I salivate reading the dishes on the board! It's the type of place you take your time to talk and savor the food. They are never in any rush to get you out the door. Very comforting.
This is my 'secret' place. Best back garden in the city, wonderful place on a rainy day inside. Never never a bad meal. Small menu = great cooking. I always always have the soupe au poisson - because I love it so - with the little pepper remoulade. And then - it depends. You can trust anything on the menu - though I often have the hangar steak - and whenever there's lamb - get it. The early prix fixe is a steal.
The owner is friendly, very accomodating, and always helpful. They let you linger as long as you want, and don't bother use. Also - brunch in the back in nice weather is just wonderful - sit by the fountain, and forget about 14th street and the rest of your worries.
I've read about this French restaurant awhile back and being a sucka' for anything French, especially French accents, I decided to check it out with some friends this past Saturday eve.
On a Saturday eve, at what's normally considered to be peak dinner time, 7pm, 3 friends and I were able to nab a table in their charming garden/patio dining area. The front of the restaurant was pretty sparse with maybe 4 diners along with some staff. I must forewarn any new comers to this restaurant about the hostess! OMG! She's an older woman with a super strong French accent that was a total NAZI! As she walked us thru a somewhat loooong tunnel to get to the patio dining area, she told us that there wasn't smoking allowed outdoors. She wouldn't seat us until the entire party arrived despite the restaurant being pretty empty! On a side bar, WHY do restaurants do this when it's clearly EMPTY?!
Saturday evening was quite pleasant and the garden area was real nice and romantic. Our server immediately came over to greet us and took our drink orders. I ordered a trout, a friend ordered a Dorado, another the Salmon and the last person ordered the Duck. Of the 4 entree's, it seemed the Duck was the only entree that came out to be good but my Trout was rather bland and tasteless. The Dorado was horribly done and had bones that my friend had to pick throughout dinner which really turned her off. The Salmon was overcooked and so none of the fish entrees were finished.
We had another friend come a bit later to join us for drinks and was somewhat harrassed by the Nazi hostess out front! The woman told her she needed a reservation to be seated initially! My friend told her she was meeting friends and that we were seated outback already at which time the hostess then asked her, "Are you with the Chinese boy?" The woman somewhat begrudgingly allowed my friend to pass after she said, "yes", to her question. As we were wrapping up dinner, the hostess came back and made a point of expressing her displeasure at us unexpectedly adding one more body to our table by asking my friend to scoot over more because she just couldn't seat other patron's!
In a nutshell, I have no intentions of ever going back there despite being a big Francophile fan! The food was really mediocre and althoug the service was prompt and efficient, there was nothing outstanding about it. Sadly enough, the only memorable experience from the entire evening was the odd behavior of the French hostess.....C'est la vie!
I had the last fish of the day. Yay for me. Seating in the back is cute and quaint. At least one waitress could help me pronounce the menu.
A lovely restaurant for a lovely date. Gavroche is small and intimate and for a Saturday night it was quiet which I enjoyed. I ordered the rainbow trout which was phenomenal. The trout was pan seared with skin on both sides which gave it an extra crisp and there was some sort of mushroom puree and white sauce that was scrumptuous. The hostess at the door was very, I mean very friendly and that added to the whole experience. My date's sea bass was overcooked, however, so that was unfortunate. I still recommend this place for a lovely evening in a romantic, quiet setting with decent French food.
Gavroche is the almost perfect neighborhood spot- close your eyes and YOU ARE in Paris. It's a tremendous value, especially the $19 prix fixe meal served before 6:30 pm. The garden is intimate and laid back, and all the servers are very sweet, and actually like to stop and chat. The owner, Camelia, is usually on hand to welcome diners. Definitely underrated, but in this case, I hope it'll stay our little secret.
Excellent French fare, tucked away on a forgotten stretch of 14th St.--if you hike over from Union Square like I did, you walk past the Salvation Army Headquarters, one of the most sinister buildings I've seen in New York. In any event, the digs are small and cozy, with dim lighting and a well stocked bar to get you comfortable. The food is wholly excellent, and unlike many places I've been recently, it keeps getting better with every course. I started with a roasted beet salad with roquefort and spiced pears, which though creative lacked a bit in the way of integration (it was more a plate of separate ingredients than anything). The main course--duck done two ways (seared breast and confit)--was superb: a demi-glace based sauce unified the differing textures in a remarkable way, all the while retaining the individuality of each ingredient (bacon, root vegetables and the duck itself). For dessert, I had a delightfully decadent gateaux (chocolate cake) with pistachio ice cream--highly recommended. All in all, a great place to go on a date, though more casual dining can be enjoyed as well--I walked in in full workout clothes and my yoga mat. PS: the winelist is rather small but has such little markup that it still pleases.
