Sad to see, because I always liked L'Entrecote and was looking forward to returning - at least when I used to show up and there was no line. Did it change, or did we?
Not that anyone is taking votes, and it is obviously controversial, so here we are - love the review but sad to say I'll put my hand up that I am not a fan of the THC content, sorry, call me a fuddy duddy but I find it off-putting. Just mentioning that there is a segment of the reader base who loves the reviews otherwise that might feel this way.
That said, if this is the way forward, maybe use it for a "way off the radar" section or something? (ok, there is actually a fair amount of that around here - thank you) I'd love some entertaining reviews of Casa Di Isacco and Chez Napoleon or unique places that bring joy in their own way that aren't landing in the NYT, you know what I mean.
I went to one of their Paris locations earlier this year, and there was no way that a New York location would deliver the same quality. While I thought the meal was merely decent, it was far cheaper (35-ish Euros, all-in since there's no tipping, and wine was six euros a glass) and I queued for roughly thirty minutes. The salad in Paris was great, with a very spicy mustardy, horseradishy dressing
and i’m going to repeat this grace line plenty of times in the future - “11:01. The guy and the girl next to me, upon receiving their steaks, stop talking and individually ‘gram their red meat in silence. This is how we say grace in 2023.”
fwiw, no problems with the thc 😎 appreciate the transparency and hey if you’re gonna suffer this much on line to bring us magical words...
Excellent! I had considered it when it first opened back in the day but rather don't love restaurants that serve one thing. I NEVER would have queued for it. There is a new one such in New Orleans, Medium Rare, and the couple I met recently said it was quite bad even with no wait.
Great fun, but you give away too much in the hed and dek. Save some of the mystery, as Archie Bunker said, perusing Gloria's miniskirt. I'm astonished that it seems to have returned at a lower price point than when we patronized it during the Bloomberg days. I think this demands a folo at Tad's Steakhouse. Damn, I see it finally shuttered. Next up: The pasta at Isle d'Capri...
Your review was so unrelentingly negative that I have to assume you are a failed steak-restauranteur turned critic. I live smack in the middle of the midtown-east steak district in NYC, and I have eaten at all of them many times--Smith and Wollensky, Sparks, the Palm when it still existed, Ben and Jacks, etc., and the only steak place that has never once disappointed me is Le Relais. Their sirloin is tender enough to cut with a fork, and it is always done exactly to my specifications. Looking for marbling? Well, then go order a traditionally marbled cut of meat like a ribeye somewhere else (also, you're recommending Skirt Steak? Really?). And in any case, the main attraction at Le Relais is their secret sauce, which is out of this world (and no, it contains no liver--the key umami ingredient is anchovies). And as other have pointed out here, you whine about a wait time that only existed when the place first reopened. I can walk in anytime nowadays and get a table, or at worst, wait for five minutes until one opens up. You also glossed over the dessert menu because it afforded you another opportunity for a snarky comment, but their desserts kick ass, especially the towering Le Vacherin du Relais. When someone finds fault with every single aspect of a restaurant except the fries, you know they've got a axe to grind.
clearly someone who hasn't been to France doesn't understand the concept and is too dumb to show up when the place opens so you're not waiting for 2 hours. the line proves she is wrong. Just irritated about the experience. Salad is good, steak sauce and fries good, come back and filll your plate again, for a casual dinner you can't go wrong. For Valentines Day it's a must go just for the people watching.
Sounds like you’re reviewing the restaurant based on one off night. I eat here often. It’s genuinely nothing like your description. You also chose to wait in line for 2.5 hours and eat at a restaurant right as it’s about to close for the night… nobody made you do that 😂
Anywhere you wait 2 hours to be seated is going to be a disappointment. Show up at opening, wait 20 minutes, and have an awesome authentic steak frites and a bottle of Bordeaux for $50 pp. And when I say authentic, this is not meant to be a steakhouse, it’s a casual dish served with table wine. Hits the spot, great deal, definitely go here.
Sad to see, because I always liked L'Entrecote and was looking forward to returning - at least when I used to show up and there was no line. Did it change, or did we?
Not that anyone is taking votes, and it is obviously controversial, so here we are - love the review but sad to say I'll put my hand up that I am not a fan of the THC content, sorry, call me a fuddy duddy but I find it off-putting. Just mentioning that there is a segment of the reader base who loves the reviews otherwise that might feel this way.
That said, if this is the way forward, maybe use it for a "way off the radar" section or something? (ok, there is actually a fair amount of that around here - thank you) I'd love some entertaining reviews of Casa Di Isacco and Chez Napoleon or unique places that bring joy in their own way that aren't landing in the NYT, you know what I mean.
This sounds truly awful. Thank you for doing this so I don't have to.
I went to one of their Paris locations earlier this year, and there was no way that a New York location would deliver the same quality. While I thought the meal was merely decent, it was far cheaper (35-ish Euros, all-in since there's no tipping, and wine was six euros a glass) and I queued for roughly thirty minutes. The salad in Paris was great, with a very spicy mustardy, horseradishy dressing
your posts are amazing but this one... 👨🏾🍳😘👌🏾
and i’m going to repeat this grace line plenty of times in the future - “11:01. The guy and the girl next to me, upon receiving their steaks, stop talking and individually ‘gram their red meat in silence. This is how we say grace in 2023.”
fwiw, no problems with the thc 😎 appreciate the transparency and hey if you’re gonna suffer this much on line to bring us magical words...
Excellent! I had considered it when it first opened back in the day but rather don't love restaurants that serve one thing. I NEVER would have queued for it. There is a new one such in New Orleans, Medium Rare, and the couple I met recently said it was quite bad even with no wait.
Great fun, but you give away too much in the hed and dek. Save some of the mystery, as Archie Bunker said, perusing Gloria's miniskirt. I'm astonished that it seems to have returned at a lower price point than when we patronized it during the Bloomberg days. I think this demands a folo at Tad's Steakhouse. Damn, I see it finally shuttered. Next up: The pasta at Isle d'Capri...
Are people comfusing this chain with the more famous LE RELAIS DE L’ENTRECÔTE in Paris.
It is another location of that same restaurant.
Your review was so unrelentingly negative that I have to assume you are a failed steak-restauranteur turned critic. I live smack in the middle of the midtown-east steak district in NYC, and I have eaten at all of them many times--Smith and Wollensky, Sparks, the Palm when it still existed, Ben and Jacks, etc., and the only steak place that has never once disappointed me is Le Relais. Their sirloin is tender enough to cut with a fork, and it is always done exactly to my specifications. Looking for marbling? Well, then go order a traditionally marbled cut of meat like a ribeye somewhere else (also, you're recommending Skirt Steak? Really?). And in any case, the main attraction at Le Relais is their secret sauce, which is out of this world (and no, it contains no liver--the key umami ingredient is anchovies). And as other have pointed out here, you whine about a wait time that only existed when the place first reopened. I can walk in anytime nowadays and get a table, or at worst, wait for five minutes until one opens up. You also glossed over the dessert menu because it afforded you another opportunity for a snarky comment, but their desserts kick ass, especially the towering Le Vacherin du Relais. When someone finds fault with every single aspect of a restaurant except the fries, you know they've got a axe to grind.
clearly someone who hasn't been to France doesn't understand the concept and is too dumb to show up when the place opens so you're not waiting for 2 hours. the line proves she is wrong. Just irritated about the experience. Salad is good, steak sauce and fries good, come back and filll your plate again, for a casual dinner you can't go wrong. For Valentines Day it's a must go just for the people watching.
Raoul’s for the people steak!😃
The THC ruined your dinner that is all i see in this article and know that what you ate was real bread
Sounds like you’re reviewing the restaurant based on one off night. I eat here often. It’s genuinely nothing like your description. You also chose to wait in line for 2.5 hours and eat at a restaurant right as it’s about to close for the night… nobody made you do that 😂
Anywhere you wait 2 hours to be seated is going to be a disappointment. Show up at opening, wait 20 minutes, and have an awesome authentic steak frites and a bottle of Bordeaux for $50 pp. And when I say authentic, this is not meant to be a steakhouse, it’s a casual dish served with table wine. Hits the spot, great deal, definitely go here.