Babouche
(212) 219-8155
92 Prince St
(at Mercer Street)
New York,
NY
10012
40.7245
-73.9986
Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown
Hours:
Daily 11am-12am
Price:
$$$
Parking:
Street
Last updated 4.27.09
What People Are Saying About Babouche
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
In Short
Soho becomes a chic casbah for shoppers and tourists at this transporting eatery tucked behind L'Occitane. Intricately woven carpets cover the floors and mosaic tiles decorate the walls, while wooden Moorish archways section off the lounge and dining areas of the bi-level space. The menu sticks to familiar Moroccan fare: hummus topped with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and olives, kefta tagine (a clay pot of beef meatballs, peas and artichokes) and, for dessert, a goat cheese cake.
User Reviews
grady304
August 25, 2008
This restaurant is closed and has been for quite some time. So has the Casablanca Tea Room.......too bad though since I enjoyed the atmospheres at both restaurants and their food was delicious.
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meldaking
November 20, 2007
The restaurant has its highs and its lows. For starters on a Friday night I expected there to be more of a vibe and crowd....but it was quiet and pretty much empty. When I asked to be seated in a great table the waitress told me it was for four people. Although there were only three other tables filled up at the restaurant she said "you never know when four people will want to come in and eat". To her disappointment that never happened. In fact the table stayed empty the whole night. Anyway after about 20 minutes of being seated in various spots that were either in the VERY HOT upstairs dining room or a table by the elevator....I finally wrangled myself into the little tent area where the ambiance was allot better. However I will say that my guest was over 6 ft tall and had a hard time on the low seats. Anyway, the service was good and so was the food. The drinks were not that great, but were VERY strong. The plus is that they were only $5! Overall it was a lack luster evening that I could do without. Most likely they will not be seeing me again. Not sure if I would reccomend especially for the quality compared to the high prices.
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virginia2
April 24, 2007
didn't eat here but had drinks at the bar late one night..they had a great dj and the bartender was super friendly..good cocktail selection as well. food looked good.
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What to Drink:
Try a glass of the Vidal Fleury ($10), a mellow, red Rhone.
Prix Fixe Menus:
The Babouche Table offers a tasting menu of appetizers, couscous, tagines and dessert for $55 per person.
Fun Fact:
Sister restaurant Barbes is a well-known Murray Hill stop.
Know Before You Go:
Enter through Mercer Street or, when it's open, beauty store L'Occitane, which the restaurant shares space with.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Private Rooms, Hidden Find, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Live Music, Food Delivery, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
