La Goulue New York

"What It Is: The revamp of an old, upscale Upper East Side French spot Perfect For: Dinner With The Parents On our first visit to La Goulue, we saw the following: a very famous 86-year-old writer, a small dog, and a woman someone at our table thought was Barbara Walters (it wasn’t). That should tell you a bit about what you need to know about La Goulue: it’s an older crowd, and it’s about as uptown-y as you can get. The restaurant was closed for about eight years and is now open in a different location on 61st Street, and what’s also worth knowing about this new reboot of a classic French bistro is that the food is very good. The menu includes things like a great steak tartare, fresh salads, and well-executed grilled fish. It’s not going to be for everyone, but it is a nice option for an upscale meal near Central Park. The Verdict: If you were someone who was aware of and enjoyed this restaurant eight years ago, you’ll still like it. Otherwise, it’s a somewhat formal, though not exactly stuffy French restaurant." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren

"The back room of this legendary Upper East Side clubhouse is now available for private dinners of up to 80. Signature dishes like onion soup with two types of melted cheese; roast chicken with balsamic glaze; lobster salad; and steak au poivre are on offer, along with such classic desserts as profiteroles and ile flottante." - Eater Staff, Beth Landman

"If you want to sit outside and eat a whole roast chicken and a tarte tatin, La Goulue is open for outdoor dining. This French restaurant on East 61st Street has sidewalk seating out front, and you can make a reservation online." - hannah albertine, nikko duren

"Expose kids to books, and they’ll do well on their SATs. Give them Rubik’s cubes, and they’ll be reassembling your computer by middle school. And give them butternut squash velouté, or ravioli de homard with Perigord black truffles at Thanksgiving dinner, and they’ll end up - French? We’re not sure about that last bit, but you can find out for yourself at this high-end French spot on the UES, which is offering an $86 prix-fixe for adults that’s half-priced for kids under 12." - team infatuation

"Praise for the return of La Goulue. The battle for best #French #bistro in #New York just got tougher with the revival of #LaGoulue." - Aaron Hutcherson