La Grande Boucherie
French restaurant · Midtown West
145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Highlights
French brasserie with steak, charcuterie, and heated atrium seating
French brasserie with steak, charcuterie, and heated atrium seating
"At one of the newest French spots to hit D.C., find the cherry blossom crème brûlée and Yozakura. The Japanese term that refers to the sight of cherry blossom trees at night, the drink combines kirch, Crème de Griotte, cherry amaro, yuzu, and sparkling wine." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"Groups can order sizable plates like cote de boeuf or chateaubriand for two, or a butcher’s platter for four including bone-in NY strip, and filet mignon at this French steakhouse in Flatiron, where the celebratory meal will be $165, and $25 additional for large format. Starters include escargots and foie gras mousse, and those feeling less carnivorous can choose roast salmon, coq au vin, or eggplant gateau. The yule log dessert is worth an Instagram post." - Eater Staff
"The dynamic French spot that opened this spring near the White House has an opulent spread planned for its first Christmas Day, which includes French onion soup, a variety of steak cuts, seafood tower, charcuterie bar, and of course, desserts and cocktails to end on a high note." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"We heard the classic French ballad “La vie en rose” three times while eating at La Grande Boucherie. Three versions, including Lady Gaga’s take from A Star Is Born. No soundtrack could be more perfect for eating at this massive yet cramped French restaurant (two floors, 10,000 square feet, a million human bodies), another River North theme park with bad pricey food. Attractions at La Grande Boucherie include trying to not hip-check diners while walking to your table, stuffing yourself into a comically small booth, and guessing how many ingredients were forgotten in each dish. The food here is constantly underwhelming, like the $27 escargot that tastes like pepperoni-flavored gum, and the braised, dry rabbit leg with pasta that gets only a little flavor from sweet prunes. At least the profiteroles are satisfying, so if the cheap 1900s-styled decor is too alluring to resist, order dessert, watch the frenzied staff pour dense dark chocolate sauce on top, and have dinner elsewhere." - Nick Allen
"An airy, Parisian-style brasserie used for a mother-daughter lunch and a tense but ultimately resolving family conversation, its bright, classic bistro atmosphere framing a generational moment." - Madeleine Davies
