Petite Abeille

(212) 727-1505

401 E 20TH St
New York, NY 10010 40.7409 -74.0055

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Neighborhoods: Downtown, Meatpacking District

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The Scene – Petite Abeille is ideal for a lazy lunch, a restorative brunch or light dinner. The charming space is small and homey--blue-and-white checkerboard tablecloths cover the tables, a chalkboard serves as a wine list and the walls carry more Tintin memorabilia than a French nursery school. – – The Food – The French-Belgian menu is small, but everything on it is satisfyingly savory, from a simple pot of mussels in a choice of sauces (beer and bacon, creamy mushroom, or white wine and garlic broth), to beef stewed with beer and prunes; from a juicy croque monsieur…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/21/09

Mussel Madness

by Goldie223

You can't go wrong with all-you-can-eat mussels, especially when there are 5 different sauces to choose from and your meal comes with a Stella as well as a never ending bowl of frites.

Surprisingly enough on my last visit (last Wednesday) I noticed 2 changes to the menu. The price for this deal is now up to $23.95 and 2 of their sauces have been replaced with new creations. They have added a lobster sauce (otherwise known as "snob") - and no there where no actual pieces of lobster... and a ratatouille-like sauce, which I must say is quite delicious and filled with fresh veggies (i.e. onions, zucchini, tomatos, etc.)

Con: Our waiter was a bit rude and quiet stand-offish, espcially after I asked him why they changed the menu out of curiousity.

Suggested Plan of Attack:

- Order the flavor you wish to have the most of first ( you get a bigger bowl to start and a half of each after that)

-Make sure you dont fill up on bread between orders

- Don't forget to order one last bowl, eat a few mussels, and get the rest to go for lunch tomorrow hee hee (I tell you there is nothing like being the one with the gourmet mussel lunch to catch everyone's attention at the microwave ;)

  • Pros: All You Can Eat Mussels (Wednesday)
  • Cons: Waiter
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/03/09

Never Again

by estafish

I live behind Petite Abeille. I have been there many times. I have never written a review, but I've had enough. Since it is located so close to where I live, everytime I go in there I hope for a good experience and I am always disappointed. Without exception the service is very poor. The wait staff is either slow or has an attitude. On Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. they ran out of the daily special. I ordered salmon. It tasted like someone poured a salt shaker on the fish. It was inedible. As much as I hate doing this, and only sent food back once before in my life, I had to send it back. It was inedible. It took one-half hour for me to get a new dish. I finally had to confront the waitress and she forgot. Now my fish was cold. I ate the salad around it. Unbelieveable. Never again.

  • Pros: Nothing
  • Cons: Food and Service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/18/08

Excellent Brunch

by tulip45

My favorite place to go to for weekend brunch. Their belgian waffles with fruit and whipped cream are amazing. Their omlettes are also really good and I love the special potatoes that come with them. They are very reasonably priced and a great place to bring visitors.

  • Pros: Waffles, Omlettes, Prices
  • Cons: None

The Details on Petite Abeille

Save Money:

Every Wednesday, get all-you-can-eat mussels and one Stella beer for just $15. Thursday is lobster night--prices vary, but it's never more than $20.

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