Café d’Anvers
Belgian restaurant · East Harlem
1567 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10029
Highlights
Belgian bistro with steak frites, moules frites, & mousse
Belgian bistro with steak frites, moules frites, & mousse
"At this tomato-red Belgian restaurant in East Harlem, you can get a nice little steak with tangy au poivre on the side for $39. With thick-cut, tallow-fried Belgian frites, the plate looks more potato than meat, but the 8-oz. sirloin is surprisingly hearty, and checks all the right shades of pink and brown. A glass of wine or a Trappist beer won’t set you back more than $12-16, and a scoop of their whipped mousse is a good choice for dessert." - bryan kim, willa moore, sonal shah
"When you can’t get a table at Rao’s, this just-as-tomato-red Belgian restaurant offers some consolation. From the folks behind the mousse bar Mojo, it’s a good East Harlem spot for some Trappist beers at the bar, or a glass of wine and some beef stew with thick-cut, tallow-fried frites. If you’re not really trying to eat at Rao’s but just want to go there for a drink, we’d suggest starting with dinner at d'Anvers. It’s downhill to Rao’s, but uphill if you do it the other way. Distance from Rao’s: 24-minute walk, about the same via bus" - sonal shah, willa moore
"The folks behind mousse brand Mojo converted their dessert shop in East Harlem to a full Belgian restaurant, and it’s a great casual option for a giant bowl of moules or steak frites with tangy au poivre. There’s a bar where you can sit and ask the owners about the Trappist beers on offer, and a row of tables where friends catch up over beef stew and wine. All the red accents make it feel pretty cozy inside—make sure to check out the red light district-themed bathroom. But if you’re on the move, you can grab a $12 burger and fries from the frietkot (a window that opens to the sidewalk), or pick up some creamy whipped mousse to go. photo credit: Evi Abeler photo credit: Sonal Shah photo credit: Evi Abeler photo credit: Evi Abeler Pause Unmute Food Rundown Croquettes Des Crevettes These shrimp croquettes are quite funky thanks to the cheesy orange sauce, and they go well with beer. photo credit: Sonal Shah Moules Frites Available in three different styles, this is a massive amount of mussels, served in the pot they were steamed in. We like the vegetable-filled Provencale-style ones, which are full of carrots, tomato, and celery. photo credit: Willa Moore Steak Frites A small sirloin steak with tangy au poivre on the side for $39. The Belgian-style frites are thick-cut and tallow-fried—if that’s a style you enjoy, they’re a great example. The plate is more potato than meat, but the 8-oz. steak is nicely cooked. photo credit: Sonal Shah Mousse The mousse is a must, and we like the chocolate and passion fruit flavors best. But if you’re not a mousse person, a bowl of warm sour cherries with vanilla ice cream also hit the spot. photo credit: Sonal Shah" - Sonal Shah
"We reported on Cafe D’Anvers in February—a Belgian bistro in East Harlem with $37 steak frites and chicken vol au vent—but they haven’t been able to open fully because of gas-permit related issues. Finally, about 10 months later, they’re cleared for takeoff. The chef also owns the chocolate mousse shop called MOJO across the street, as well as Bar Goyana nearby. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"I discovered Café D’Anvers on the Upper East Side serving a taste of Antwerp with dishes like Belgian beef stew made with Belgian beer, rib eye with wild mushrooms, and crab cakes." - Emma Orlow
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