The Odeon

All 339 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Fancier dining option with school aged kids?1 pts
“The food is fantastic, the vibe is chill but sophisticated, adventurous kids can eat some of what's on the menu while they will make a nice little pasta and butter for the picky ones. And their home made ice cream is no shit the best in the city.”
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in:Best Frisee et Lardons Salad in NYC1 pts
“I really loved the one at The Odeon! Lardons were perfectly cooked (crisp exterior, tender interior) and the bacon vinaigrette was punchy and delicious as well”
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in:Steak Frites1 pts
replying to u/MajorWhereas4842: The Odeon in Tribeca
“Maybe it was an off day, but the steak frites I had there last year was probably the worst steak I’ve ever had. Ordered it medium rare, and it somehow was literally so tough that I could not chew through some pieces and legit had to spit some of it out into a napkin”
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in:Where's a forlorn gal taking herself out to dinner + a drink150 pts
“Have a big old martini and French fries at the Odeon. Never fails.”
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in:Best Authentic French food for a native in Manhattan?37 pts
“I’d avoid the big brasseries like the Odeon or Boucherie, as they’re basically American restaurants with Parisian decor.”
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in:Where's a forlorn gal taking herself out to dinner + a drink27 pts
“Odeon is great for this. I have drowned a few breakups in some martinis and fries and bistro-adjacent foods”
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postThe Odeon26 pts
“I actually think the food is better now. The fries still hit!”
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in:Getting married at City Hall on Thursday. Realistic dinner ideas?23 pts
“The Odeon. Walking distance. Chill, old school vibe.”
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in:Your Steak & Frites recs? (With a catch!)21 pts
“I love the Skirt steak w fries at the Odeon, pepper sauce available. Great cut of meat”
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in:Best mint choc chip ice cream?15 pts
“the odeon for sure! they definitely used fresh mint in their ice cream…it was absolutely phenomenal”
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in:Somewhere to take parents after city hall marriage14 pts
“Food- French bistro- is excellent. Refined, chill, old New York vibe, servers take care of you”
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in:One night - Tribeca/Battery Park or nearby...13 pts
“Odeon and Locanda Verde are two classic Tribeca restaurants worth checking out.”
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in:What food/restaurants have you eaten at recently that you’ve loved? 13 pts
replying to u/xlaurenthead: The Odeon. Menu is exciting and the food and service are pitch perfect, not to mention excellent cocktails.
“Our entire lunch was overpriced, mediocre diner food.”
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in:Looking for recommendations for NYC best burger11 pts
“Good places for birthday celebration and burgers....”
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in:What current NYC restaurant captures the old Les Halles vibe?11 pts
“Waverly Inn, Pastis, Balthazar, Minetta Tavern, Odeon, Raoul’s would be picks for vibes and food.”
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in:What are some of the worst meals you've had recently?11 pts
replying to u/Smutaccount89: Super disappointed by The Odeon. The food was mid and the service was some of the worst I’ve ever experienced. I went as a solo diner and I understand that usually means a smaller check but I was literally in and out in 20 minutes. I would have gotten better hospitality and atmosphere at Shake Shack.
“It's a place to get a martini, either to kill an hour before you go to dinner or as a nightcap after dinner, but dinner is always somewhere else.”
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in:Balthazar experiences recently?9 pts
replying to u/geneticswag: Will take Odeon over Balthazar every time
“I think we have reached the same conclusion! Great vibes tho”
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in:What food/restaurants have you eaten at recently that you’ve loved? 9 pts
replying to u/EcstaticAvocado6915: I have to disagree. Our entire lunch was overpriced, mediocre diner food.
“So overrated and overpriced.”
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in:Salad , fries , glass of white wine8 pts
replying to u/vagrantwastrel: Balthazar and Pastis both have great fries, good quality salads, friendly bartenders, and impeccable people watching. No place better to enjoy a solo drink while laughing with the bartender at the pack of rich 12 year olds holding court in the corner
“Ditto these, and would add Odeon, Cafe Cluny, and Lafayette. French bistros that do fries really well.”
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in:Favorite places to buy ice cream pints in Manhattan?7 pts
“The Odeon restaurant sells pints of their homemade, which is outstanding. In particular their Mint Choc Chip is to die for.”
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in:Balthazar experiences recently?6 pts
replying to u/geneticswag: Will take Odeon over Balthazar every time
“Love the Odeon for history and cocktails but I’ve been there twice in the past year and it was very good but not great. Hope I just got unlucky”
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in:The Odeon6 pts
“I always like the Buffalo chicken dumplings and burger.”
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in:The Odeon or Union Square Cafe for birthday dinner?5 pts
“The Odeon is the way to go if you truly want old school NYC. The vibe is always a little something special. The food is excellent at either spot so you really can’t go wrong. Then again I’m a bit biased — recently had my birthday dinner at the Odeon and it was loved by all.”
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in:Trying to spend $150 (as a solo diner without drinks) at this selection of restaurants to get the $75 credit from Infatuation's Link & Dine.5 pts
“Odeon is only if you prefer vibe over food as the food is nothing special.”
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in:The Odeon5 pts
replying to u/kingcarlo: Definitely a hot spot of activity, but the food is very forgettable!
“I thought it was better than the last time”
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in:Who has the best Caesar salad in the city?4 pts
replying to u/laurazabs: Oh, thank you for these threads! I do like Chopt, but I was thinking something a little more special. Chopt reminds me too much of an office lunch (not that that's a bad thing, but you know what I mean).
“I love Odeon kale Caesar and Don Angie .”
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in:Best Croque Madame?4 pts
“loved the Croques from The Odeon. Both the food itself and the setting, so well executed, so civilized.”
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in:The Odeon or Union Square Cafe for birthday dinner?4 pts
“I loved the Odeon - I went last week!!! The drinks were so fab”
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in:If you could only pick one restaurant in Manhattan to visit and one to definitely avoid, what would they be?4 pts
replying to u/Appropriate-Tie-6524: I like the odeon as a space, but I have never been crazy about the food.
“Yeah I think the food is generally pretty good for some predictable basics but the space makes it a worthwhile experience.”
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in:Post court house wedding lunch / early dinner4 pts
“Great time and vibe!”
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in:What food/restaurants have you eaten at recently that you’ve loved? 3 pts
“the food and service are pitch perfect, not to mention excellent cocktails.”
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in:Festive chocolate dessert for NYE? 3 pts
“Odeon molten chocolate cake”
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in:birthday dinner restaurant for 4 people that isn't fine dining3 pts
“it’s a fun vibe, not crazy expensive, and good food.”
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in:Help! Brunch spots for after courthouse wedding in Manhattan3 pts
replying to u/New_York_or_nowhere: Odeon?
“We went to the Odeon after our courthouse wedding. Food is great, vibes are great.”
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in:What’s the best restaurant you know in NYC?2 pts
“The Odeon For Steak Frites!”
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in:Best dessert places near Los Tacos Church St?2 pts
“on the dl has the best ice cream in the city, full stop.”
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in:Looking for a great lunch spot with burgers fries and oysters 2 pts
replying to u/billyray13: The Odeon
“Last time I went here, the burger and fries were underwhelming for a 20 something dollar meal”
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in:Oysters and Martinis in an iconic spot?2 pts
replying to u/Dangerous-Regular-56: I’ve been going to the Odeon for 15 years and never had their oysters. Am I truly missing out?
“Yes ! Very good ! And their extra dirty gin martini is also killer”
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in:Anniversary dinner date suggestions2 pts
“My partner and I like the odeon for our special nights out. Unpretentious, no need to worry about reservations, fast service, and good food.”
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in:Recommendations for a Nice Burger Spot in Chelsea/West Village/Greenwich Village/SoHo/East Village for Anniversary Dinner2 pts
replying to u/Bombedpop_: It was a zoo on Wednesday walking by and it was full with a line wait at 5p. Too many shoppers and tourists in the area during holiday season. I’d suggest Odeon instead.
“Odeons burger is terrible, for anyone else reading this for future reference.”
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in:Late night food around Conrad New York Downtown2 pts
“The Odeon is decent food but a good vibe place.”
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in:Your Steak & Frites recs? (With a catch!)2 pts
“Went for dinner with a veg friend the other week - I got steak frites and she got the veggie burger. We both left very happy!”
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in:Favorite places to buy ice cream pints in Manhattan?2 pts
replying to u/jonahbenton: The Odeon restaurant sells pints of their homemade, which is outstanding. In particular their Mint Choc Chip is to die for.
“The Odeon ice cream is a real sleeper”
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in:One night - Tribeca/Battery Park or nearby...1 pts
replying to u/salem913: Thanks, all! Any thoughts about Zutto?
“Odeon too for vibes less for food imo.”
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in:Banana ice cream 1 pts
“It's very good, though not as good as their mint chocolate chip, which is best in the city.”
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in:Looking for a great lunch spot with burgers fries and oysters 1 pts
replying to u/EcstaticAvocado6915: Last time I went here, the burger and fries were underwhelming for a 20 something dollar meal
“My last visit the burger was inedible.”
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in:What food/restaurants have you eaten at recently that you’ve loved? 1 pts
replying to u/xlaurenthead: The Odeon. Menu is exciting and the food and service are pitch perfect, not to mention excellent cocktails.
“It's so unoriginal but I accept it and love it there. The vibe is impeccable.”
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in:Places to take your parents to Dinner in NYC to meet your boyfriend?1 pts
replying to u/Head_Spirit_1723: The Odeon is classic and easy
“I love the place but I’m often overly stimulated there and find it’s hard to focus on my own table’s conversation.”
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in:Taste of Tribeca Food festival this weekend?1 pts
“Odeon's ice cream was top notch”
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in:Taste of Tribeca Food festival this weekend?1 pts
replying to u/pc359: It was a great event! I tried some places that make me want to visit the restaurant. Odeon's ice cream was top notch
“To my taste their mint chocolate chip has no equal.”
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