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Fleur de Sel

5 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 460-9100
Fleur de Sel
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Between 5th Avenue and Broadway
Directions:
6 at 23rd St; N, R at 23rd St
Hours:
Mon-Sat 12pm-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-2pm, 5pm-9pm

Editorial Review for Fleur de Sel – by Allison Austin

The Scene
White linens, exposed brick and billowy curtains create a quiet tranquility inside this tidy, perfectly appointed space. Service could not be better--it's expertly unobtrusive, yet just engaging enough. Diners are well-dressed and many enjoy the restaurant with an ease that results from many regular visits.

The Food
Classic haute French that is beautifully presented and simply lovely to eat. Soft goat cheese-filled ravioli arrive placed upon a shockingly crimson beet-mustard sauce, punctuated with ink-black caviar. Halibut, surrounded by a lovely late-spring jumble of peas, ramps, fava beans and radishes, captures the season nicely. The thick square of veal confit couldn't be more tender and rich. The terrine, with foie gras and short ribs, is a nice break from the usual over-the-top richness of a foie terrine, yet a bit too rugged on the palate. Desserts are understated and wonderful.

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Save Money

A three-course prix-fixe menu is served at lunch for just $25.

Know Before You Go

Every month, a different French varietal is chosen--be it Burgundy, Rhone or pinot noir--and every Monday, any bottle from that given varietal is half-price.

User Reviews for Fleur de Sel

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/02/2008 Posted by emmagailrobson

LOVE Fleur de Sel. It has such great food. I love it every time I go and never have had a bad meal or a bad item. Their soups and salads are out of the world. The specials are always great and if you love pate, this is the place to go. They always season their dishes just right. I would recommend to anyone.

3 Star Rating: Average

07/28/2008 Posted by scanmike

I have always wanted to go here and heard mixed reviews. Went today for restaurant week lunch. Not that impressed. Food was good, but could they spare a little more food for the price? As feared, my husband left hungry and was glad they gave you plenty of bread to fill up on. The pate, as the previous poster stated was the size of a domino piece. My salad was decent in size and tasted fine. I had the cod and it was very moist, but again maybe 5 inches by 1 /12 inches and 2 inches thick. Didn't really fill me up, but at least it was cooked well. It was presented with maybe 1/2 of an asparagus spear.The lamb crepe was good according to my daughter, but I caught my husband looking around to see where the bread was! Dessert portions were ample. Too bad the entrees weren't as big as the desserts. I can appreciate the quality of food, but come on...don't let me leave hungry! This was the first time I was in and out in less than an hour. For the money, go down the block to Grammercy Tavern.

Pros: plenty of bread, good dessert,

Cons: way too small portions, rushed service, limited choices

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Editor's Review

Proof that refined French dining in an intimate room doesn't have to mean putting on airs.  See the full editorial review.

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Save Money

A three-course prix-fixe menu is served at lunch for just $25.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Mon-Sat 12pm-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
  • Sun 12pm-2pm, 5pm-9pm

Dress Code

  • Casual to dressy

Payment Types

  • Diners Club
  • Travelers Check
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • French

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Hidden Find
  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Romantic Dining
  • Quiet

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