OCabanon — Restaurant in New York

Because I liked the place so much from my birthday dinner here with my best friend just a week or so ago, I decided to introduce the place to my husband for date night last night. It started so promising. Spoke to Cedric on the phone who said they were booked but encouraged us to walk in and he will find us a table. That he did, initially was gonna sit us by the right side/store but in a second he decided to give us a better table at the back, where the wine shelves are. We appreciated that.

Amadeus or Amadieu was our server and at first he actually was nice and attentive. From placing our orders to serving our starters (Brie Truffle), it went okay. The bottle of Merlot was also nice. Then service took progressively longer from there. After waiting for 15-20 mins for the appetizer to be cleared, our almost cold Filet Mignon were served. They also didn't cook it right. Medium went to me (what my husband requested) and he had the Medium Rare (what I requested), so to not make a fuss anymore, we decided to just exchange our steaks. It was also not medium rare, it was bordering rare. Anyhow we didn't want it to affect the rest of our night so we just decided to enjoy our bottle of wine. 35-40 mins after, our server has somehow forgotten us while checking on everyone else and chatting with coworkers so after 45 mins we just decided to call his attention for the check, intentionally skipping dessert that's actually included.

I regret praising this place and introducing it to my husband as my new favorite restaurant. Despite the lackluster and very disappointing experience, we left a 20% tip. Very sad how I thought this would have been a place to bring more family members and friends....

This family-run French kitchen is located on 29th Street in Chelsea, nestled between 8th and 7th avenues. They specialize in serving traditional and beloved French dishes.

The restaurant boasts a spacious and pristine atmosphere. I particularly appreciate their sporty vibe and modern design. Additionally, they have a shop next door that offers an array of French goodies.

Taking advantage of the pleasant June weather, we opted to dine alfresco. To start, we indulged in a bottle of Chardonnay, accompanied by appetizers of Escargots de Bourgogne: French snails from Burgundy baked in blend of parsley, garlic, and butter, and Paté de Campagne Maison: a homemade country paté served with cornichons. Both dishes were complemented by warm, homemade bread. When we requested more bread, our waiter gladly obliged, earning them an extra star in our book.

For our main course, we decided to share the Pâte au crevettes: fettuccine with a savory combination of butter, shrimp, and garlic, as well as the Poulet façon monsieur Georges: chicken breast marinated in thyme and rosemary, served with fingerling potatoes, string beans, and a creamy mushroom sauce. My partner found the chicken dish to be cooked to perfection.

To conclude our meal, we indulged in the Cheesecake Maison: a homemade cheesecake served with a raspberry coulis. While we thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes we ordered, the standout feature of this dining experience was the exceptional customer service. We wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone seeking a memorable...

Classic French dishes served in a chill and relaxing atmosphere. Came here for lunch at their opening time on a weekday. l was the only person at the restaurant for the first 30 minutes and got a nice bar seat up front. For a French restaurant in Midtown, this seemed like a rarity, but I was glad to enjoy my lunch peacefully. Foie gras plate was a nice start to the meal. Along with the classic combination of toast, fig, and foie gras, they also had some salad which nicely refreshened my palate before digging in. On the other hand, the duck breast was unfortunately slightly overcooked. The red wine reduction sauce and the veggies on the side were good, but not worth its price. I’ve had much better duck breasts at a similar price point, so this was surely a disappointment. Thankfully, the crème brûlée was amazing despite its unassuming presentation. It would’ve been better with more strawberries, but i was able to finish the meal on a satisfactory note...