Les Halles
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 679-4111
- Cross Street:
- Between 28th Street and 29th Street
- Directions:
- 6 at 28th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Sun 7:30am-12am
Editorial Review for Les Halles – by Dan McAlvanah
The Scene
Les Halles has always been a popular spot with theatergoers and residents of its well-heeled Murray Hill neighborhood. But in its ninth year, with the publication of chef Anthony Bourdain's tell-all "Kitchen Confidential," Les Halles turned into one of the more festive spots in town. Stroll in at nine on a Tuesday evening and you'll be lucky to grab a seat at the bar, but it's more than worth the effort.
The Food
The reason to come here is for beef, and the butcher case at the restaurant's entrance should tell you that right away. In addition to its great steaks, Les Halles also offers the best steak frites in the city, with long, oddly-shaped and crunchy frites that are simply unmatched. A nice selection of reasonably priced Rhone wines make for ideal accompaniments.
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User Reviews for Les Halles
04/29/2008 Posted by Mmmmmfood84
This is definately my favorite spot in town. Besides being a huge Bourdain junky to begin with, it truely is the best in french food I've found this side of the Atlantic. I must admit the service is not what it used to be, ( I sense Bourdain's presence is surely lacking ) but taking a tip from the chef's own Kitchen Confidential, as long as you don't show up on the rediculously crowded weekends, ( the fish really IS the best tues-thurs ) I have never waited longer than 10 mins to be seated walking in on a weekday, and service is much speedier and attentive. But I don't go here for the service. The food is mind-blowing and right up there with any other kind of blowing you can think of. You can't go wrong with the steak frites, or any steak for that matter here. The cote de boeuf is at least enough for two and if you share it with the right person, like s e x on a plate. The mignon du porc is a must for pork lovers and the Coq au Vin takes me back to France everytime. The Moules Marinieres are a great start if you are looking for a classically simple french dish, or a great confit de canard. Everything is prepared to that belief that great ingredients cooked right is all you need for a great meal. Nothing is froo froo on a plate at Les Halles. Also the wine list. Amazing!!! Best Cote du Rhone. So... hop a flight to Paris? or hop a ride on the 6? For me... same thing.
Pros: Best French food in NY
Cons: service can be iffy on weekends
03/08/2008 Posted by nobodysbusiness
My Wife and I recently visited NY from England and with us both being fans of Anthony Bourdain's TV shows (he's the owner of Les Halles in case you didn't know) we felt we should pay his place a visit. I'm happy to say that I can only say good things about it, the service was excellent and the food out of this world. The Fillet steak (rare) I had was the best I've ever had, it just melted in the mouth and my wife's Moules Marinere was just as good she said. The desserts of Profiteroles and the chocolate Souffle were equally excellent. What I've always liked about Anthony Bordain is the passion he shows for a food, he can enjoy the finest food available as well as a cheap and cheerful Burger or similar, this restaurant offers the finest food in my opinion and I didn't think it was expensive at all for this standard of food. I can't praise it enough, if you're visiting NY then check this Park Ave restaurant out, I think you'll like it.
Pros: Everything was superb
Cons: nothing springs to mind
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