(212) 475-9232
137 Sullivan St
New York,
NY
10012
40.7268
-74.0019
Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown
| ambiance | 87.5% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 94.6399974822998% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 88.45999717712402% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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| wait time | 50.0% positive |
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Wonderful little bistro
Contributor
I love this place.the food is always great,the owner and the staff are very nice and friendly.and the prices are very fare.it's really wonderfull
simply the best!!
by dineh
Jean-Claude was highly recommended to us, and we went this past Saturday night. We were initially a bit uncertain b/c the menu did not really describe the offerings, but we trusted the person who referred us, and boy were we HAPPY!!! The ambiance is rustic French bistro--sexy in an unpretentious way--and the servers, host were fantastic and accommodating. We started with a generous carafe of Sancerre wine--fantastic bargain at $21, and ordered a squid appetizer. This was unreal--generous portion of squid in a "lick your plate clean" sauce reminiscent of India with a hint of curry. This came with lightly dressed mesclun greens and we sopped up every last bit with the delicious crusty bread. By the way, the bread is served with decadent butter--the real stuff! Then we ordered the hanger steak and moules frites. Words cannot do these entrees justice--this was food that dreams are made of--it is Wednesday, and I am still licking my lips thinking of this meal. Just go, order what you want, and let the chef do the magic! Bring cash--but we spent under $100 including tip for the best meal we have had in a long time. Reminds me of Basso Est on Orchard (now Basso 56 uptown)--also fantastic with Italian food and the ever wonderful owner, Alex.
- Pros: Ambiance, service, food, location
- Cons: cash only
Special Birthday Dinner
by ravennarose
My husband just happened to spot Jean Claude while searching for a place to celebrate my birthday. It was during a major thunderstorm but we could not have been more pleased if we had planned on it. We had just returned from a two week trip to France so we kept our expectations low but we pleasantly surprised at the flavor and quality of the food.
This is a quaint restaurant with a friendly attentive staff (Solange from Marseilles- the manager? was great) and the menu prices are a bargain.
My husband had the sweetbreads and said they were the best he has ever had - he also had the duck breast - a huge, tender portion over bok choy. I had the lamb loin with couscous and it too was flavorful and tender. The tart tartin was a perfect way to end a very lovely meal.
We live in Jersey City and will visit Jean Claude again and again!
- Pros: Great staff - good food - NYC bargain
It's a no-brainer!
by sherlock3
Romantic dinner, b-day party, catching up w/ friends, or parents in town... whatever the occasion may be, you can't go wrong with this place. As far as French restaurants in NYC go, this is the real deal. The food is simple, yet exquisite; the wine list may be small, but selective; and the exceptional apple tarte tatin will send you home very happy.
- Pros: food, wine, service, price
- Cons: can't think of any
nice find
by splashkpl
7 of us came here saturday night when we were turned away from that stinky italian place around the corner. It was around 8pm and luckily we were seated right away. The food smelled so good i couldnt wait to eat. Everything came out looking so pretty. The seared scallop appetizer was perfect with the little salad on top. I had the special which was short ribs and this was so yummy, it was so tender and falling off the bone. I didnt even need my knife. Friends had the Duck breast which was OK but a little bland to me, the leg of lamb was good with a sauce that was a little sweet, Octopus appetizer was missing something (salt maybe?). Overall a Good experience. I left extremely full and satisfied. I'll proabably be back one day to try other stuff. Would be nice for a date. The place is a little dark and it had a good (moderately loud) noise level.
- Pros: food, smells, service
- Cons: small space, doesnt accpet credit card
The Details on Jean Claude Restaurant
Place Categories:
- good french food
- friendly service
- friendly wait staff
- great wine
- romantic atmosphere
- great dishes
- very nice owner
- fabulous skate
- good hanger steak
- great little place
- favorite restaurants
- favorite scallops
- great mesculin salad
- perfect intimate setting
- very attentive waiter
- clean plate
- huge cheesecake
- wonderful little bistro
- romantic bday party
- perfect seared scallop appetizer
- excellent pignot noir
- very tasty red snapper
- never bad delicious meal
- good leg
- friendly attentive staff


