Pastis

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9 9th Ave (at Little West 12th)
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 929-4844
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Best

I've been going to Pastis since it opened ... always a great meal and vibe here. The fries are the best in the city. The only thing that's not great about this place is that t...

Worst

Went to dinner with friends, food was good, but the waitress was snippy, gave several exasperated sighs, kept pushing us to order more wine - on a sunday night - and now I realize...

Snobby Service 9/23/2002

The food is OK. Service is poor and the place is so damn crowded. DO NOT sit in table by the bar, it is unavoidable that you will accidentally be bumped and spill food on yourself or worst yet your date. more
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wonderfulworld 8/26/2002

There may be no better new york dining experience than sitting in the sidewalk cafe and watching the world pass by.The perfect place to eat before or after apt(my new favorite new york drinking hole). Pros: setting, location, eclectic crowd Cons: bland food, harried service, b&t more
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As good as being in Paris 8/24/2002

The bar is hopping and full of great looking downtowners. Seated indoors and out, mostly at small tables are satisfied diners enjoying things like roast lobster with garlic, monkfish stew (absolutely delicious), a buttery halibut that was sensational, a stew, steak/frites, a caesar salad with bacon to make it just a little more special and, of course the side of frites with mayonnaise. The place looks convincingly French brasserie and Keith Mc Nally knows how to please his customers. When he saw I was cold, a bottle of wine was delivered. On another occasion a free dessert was offered. They aim to please. Start with a kir. Even the glass of wine was great (the sancerre). Pros: upbeat, wonderful food, outdoor seating Cons: noisy more
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the little brasserie that could 8/11/2002

Pastis is a more casual and relaxed version of its soho cousin balthazar. Located in the meatpacking district you can always find hip trendy folks, some euros, and New Yorkers who know a good thing when they find it. Whether going for drinks or steak frites, which is excellent, you can always rely on Pastis to be an entertaining time. It works for both a date spot, as well as a place to hang with a group or friends. The staff is nice, and the setting authentic - you can forget it's the meatpacking district and pretend you're in paris. Pros: good atmosphere, nice staff, good value Cons: location more
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over rated 8/7/2002

The food at the best is mediocre,the house wines are bad,cappuccino awful. Other than the food and the wine,the place is good.Great location,nice outdoor cafe and friendly staff. Pros: location, outdoor, friendly staff Cons: poor food, bad house wine more
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Gallic Footprint in New York 8/2/2002

I loved it. I have been a long-time fan of Balthazar, and Pastis has one underlying commonality... the French authenticity that is exacted with precision from the decor to the food. From the opaque windows to the aged look of the white tiles that were probably painstakingly placed on the walls, it's a wonderfully transporting dining experience. The food was very simple, yet very tasty, too. Traditional bistro fare that hurts your wallet less than its more-refined sister restaurant. The waitress was not as friendly as I would have liked, and the kitchen was a bit slow, but the service itself was impeccable. I would recommend it. Pros: authentic decor, good service Cons: slow kitchen more
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Baby Balthazar 7/31/2002

In addition to having the best fries in the city, Keith McNally's Pastis is one of the most pleasant environments to have a meal. Luring an attractive crowd with the occasional celebrity, this casual version of McNally's Balthazar restaurant has a feel good decor and a wonderful sidewalk cafe that's prefect for summer. Hits on the menu include the steak frites, braised beef, salmon salad and croque monsieur, with liver pate and oysters as terrifc appetizers. Also, on Saturdays and Sundays McNally imports a wonderful Panier basket filled with cakes and sweet breads from dowtown Balthazar and which are available until 4:00 PM. This is a truly wonderful and fun place, although you do have to speak a little loudly as the decibels, as in all McNally restaurants, can reach epic proportions. Pros: Inexpensive, Outdoor Seating, Best Fries Cons: Noisy, Hard to get to more
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MUCH Improved!!! 7/31/2002

Went the other night and couldn't believe how much better this place has gotten! The food was uneven for the first years but they have gotten it down now. Can't miss steak frites and truly wonderful, fresh salads. A peach bellini to die for! more
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Great food great service 7/31/2002

I took my best friend there for her birthday and besides an unusually enjoyable 15 minute wait (we were so engaged in coversation with other patrons it was almost sad to sit) the place was perfect. It was a little crowded but from the hostess to the waitress the service was great. The food was delicious. I plan on going there as often as I can. Pros: service, comfortable clientele Cons: crowded more
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Great food and fun 7/31/2002

Atmosphere and the food are great. Can get crowded sometimes, but no different than other popular places in NY. more
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Fantastic! 6/23/2002

The food at Pastis is prepared absolutely flawless, simple and perfect. Everything from the tasty peasant bread, the refreshing Gazpacho, the Steak Frite, Halibut and amazing Beefsteak Tartatare(which had no anchovies....yummy!)...If you can manage to get a reservation....EAT HERE!!! more
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A scene 6/21/2002

Good people-watching. Very friendly personnel. Not a good menu, but hey, can't have everything. Good place to just hang out. Pros: friendly staff, a scene Cons: expensive more
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Pastis is what it is.. 6/17/2002

Pastis is what it's suppose to be. That is a working man's Bistro with traditional dishes well prepared and inexpensive. In addition it has a great bar scene with great house cocktails. It also has two outdoor dining areas. If you have a bad time at Pastis it probably because your not having a great day. Pros: friendly, welcoming, not pretentious Cons: noisy at times more
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Fun place but ??? food 6/15/2002

Went here with some new friends and out-of-towners - the food was good but wasn't cooked properly. Fun bathrooms and good bar area - have to try it again before I write off the food... more
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Always great 6/12/2002

Pastis is a perfect, charming neighborhood French bistro with affordable bistro fare. The steak frites are great, as are some of the seafood specials. But it's the ambience that is the draw for me---sipping red wine and sitting under the red awning on a warm night...there's nothing better. more
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Nice Surprise! 6/5/2002

First time I have ever been. I was a expecting a nightmare hotspot with poor food and crappy service. I was pleasantly surprised to find the food excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. the omelet and onion soup very delicious. i would recommend that you go mid-week to avoid overcrowding. more
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Trendy hot spot still going strong 5/14/2002

Still a scene even after all these years, you can still count on Pastis to draw in models, fashionistas and media types. Pastis is sort of like a Disneyland version of a French bistro, right down to the distressed mirrors and other iconographic touches. Pastis is a fun place if you want a scene and bistro food that is fairly decent. You have all your regular suspects on the menu: croque monsieur, snails, blanquette de veau, etc. Tiny complaint: they need to use gruyere in the French Onion soup. Pros: classic bistro fare Cons: crowded every time more
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  • The space, fit with imported giant urinals, zinc-topped bar, large antique mirrors, mosaic floor tiles and mahogany trim, looks like it's been around forever. And like all McNally hot spots, it...

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  • Hours: Mon-Wed 8am-1am Thu 8am-2am Fri 8am-2:30am Sat 10am-2:30am Sun 10am-1am
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown
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