Odeon Restaurant

In Short – A mecca during the hard-partying, decadent '80s, now the familiar burgundy and black banquettes and lazy ceiling fans create a comfortable, stylish neighborhood vibe. The brasserie-style menu remains relatively unchanged, featuring classic bistro choices like frisee salad with bacon, blue cheese and a poached egg, steak tartare, moules and steak frites, and various burgers and sandwiches. A brunch features French toast, eggs Benedict and oatmeal with brown sugar and fruit.

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What to Drink:: Wines by-the-glass range from $8.50 to $13; most bottles hover around $40. Cocktails, like the Majestic made with Junipero gin, pomegranate, orange, lime and mint, are $9.50-$10.50.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The food is tantalizing and the lights are just dim enough to create the perfect date ambiance.” “the food is great, the service is always friendly and attentive, the ambience is classic.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“loved the dessert!”
drinks	66.66999816894531% positive	“To make matters even worse the coffee was stale, the juice was sour.” “The Moroccan Martini is quite possibly one of the best drinks in the entire city.” “Wash it down with their rich coffee and order the Eggs Benny- its to die for.”
food quality	91.99999809265137% positive	“Anything from the beef tartare to the steak is terrific.” “None of the ingredients seemd fresh and none of the dishes had any "love” “Generous portions and their eggs benedict is always excellent.” “the food is consistently good.” “and a raison bread like you would not believe.” “the food is great, the service is always friendly and attentive, the ambience is classic.” “The calamari is excellent, as is the lamb.” “Burger was good fries were so so.” “And the hanger steak is amazing, it comes with a great bernaise sauce.” “Not overly buttery or lemony and they don't over-cook the eggs like some inconsiderate chefs like to maliciously do.” “Too bad, because the Roquefort Burger is delicious.” “Sure, the wait was a bit long for a table, but the service was good and the food was pretty good too.” “It just seems that none of the employees there care about the food or if it makes their customers happy.” “My eggs benedict were subpar in every way--the English muffin was burnt, the bearnaise sauce without any flavor and the potatoes which accompanied my dish were gooey, charred and again, flavorless.” “We realized that the waitstaff probably knew we didn't enjoy our dishes as they didn't ask a single question such as "everything okay here?” “Odeon Restaurant is a cool scene with good food” “GREAT bistro food!” “Food & service was delicious & attentive repectively.” “To start off your meal, the bread basket filled with yummy cranberry scones, pumpkin bread and corn bread that is worth the trip alone even if you don't order another thing.” “The calamari appetizer is fantastic, as is the goat cheese salad.” “Since I'm a great fan of all French food, this place didn't disappoint.” “The service was decent, but the most important component, the food, was lacking in every way.” “Try the spinach salad with goat cheese and pine nuts - well seasoned and the spinach was fresh.” “The food is tantalizing and the lights are just dim enough to create the perfect date ambiance.” “also had a delicious fig tart which was absolutely delicious.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Since I'm a great fan of all French food, this place didn't disappoint.” “It was a Friday nice and the crowd was one of the most ecclectic mix of people I've ever seen in a NYC restaurant.”
service	100.0% positive	“Food & service was delicious & attentive repectively.” “My wife and I could not understand why people seem to like the place so much.” “Ambience was casual yet stylish, and the service was superb.” “It just seems that none of the employees there care about the food or if it makes their customers happy.” “The service was decent, but the most important component, the food, was lacking in every way.” “Staff was great really friendly.” “The wait staff were a sexy group of professional actor types.” “the food is great, the service is always friendly and attentive, the ambience is classic.” “Everyone from the hostess to the bartender was extremely nice.” “The waitstaff was very attentive.” “It was a Friday nice and the crowd was one of the most ecclectic mix of people I've ever seen in a NYC restaurant.” “Sure, the wait was a bit long for a table, but the service was good and the food was pretty good too.” “Lately, the odds of getting good service is” “The manager Aaron was very nice.”
value	100.0% positive	“To start off your meal, the bread basket filled with yummy cranberry scones, pumpkin bread and corn bread that is worth the trip alone even if you don't order another thing.” “Generous portions and their eggs benedict is always excellent.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“Sure, the wait was a bit long for a table, but the service was good and the food was pretty good too.”

07/07/09

on the decline?

by Lindsay98

Dinner here was not so special. Staff did an okay job, but they weren't so friendly. I wasn't blown away by the wine selection. The tartare wasn't great either. Atmosphere is okay, but all in all, this place is probably not worth the fancy prices. I would go back for a drink at the bar, but not for another meal.

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05/31/09

Relaxed! GREAT bistro food!

by uniblab

Went for my birthday-My wife, 2 and a half year old and I. We were seated promptly and brought a high chair.

Started with frisse salad with egg. Possibly one of the best salads I've eaten-ever. Crisp Frisee, bacon and some truffle oil dressing. Steak frite au poivre was tastly and cooked to perfection. The chef does the au poivre sauce sans cream, but thats ok. Washed it down with a nice chimay.

It was a Friday nice and the crowd was one of the most ecclectic mix of people I've ever seen in a NYC restaurant. And lots of babies and young kids.

The bill came out to $250 with tip which was my mini beef with the check.

Pros: Great Steak frite, Attentive WaitStaff, Kid Friendly(yep)
Cons: Pricey, cramped

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04/20/09

Great Place for a first date

by Bridgetann

The Moroccan Martini is quite possibly one of the best drinks in the entire city. The food is tantalizing and the lights are just dim enough to create the perfect date ambiance.

Pros: Great specialty drinks
Cons: A little expenssive

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03/20/09

Good Burger and Chimay Beer

by MrBig

Had a Burger and fries. Burger was good fries were so so. Staff was great really friendly. Had to wait half an hour on a Friday nite to get a table so call before.

Pros: decent food and sevice with a smile
Cons: price/value - Its the lower eastside

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01/25/09

oysters

by gingerfreud

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07/07/09

on the decline?

by Lindsay98

05/31/09

Relaxed! GREAT bistro food!

by uniblab

04/20/09

Great Place for a first date

by Bridgetann

03/20/09

Good Burger and Chimay Beer

by MrBig

01/25/09

oysters

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