Aoc

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314 Bleecker St (at Grove Street)
New York, NY 10014

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(212) 675-9463
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Great location, and generic but ok bistro food but why bother when the staff are rude, sullen, have an attitude, and obviously don't enjoy what they do. Abrupt, ill-mannered, bor...

very romantic 4/24/2007

Great food, great ambience, great service. Except for the one bus boy who looked down my blouse as he was putting down my food. more
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Good Food, Friendly Service 4/10/2007

A.O.C. looked inviting from the outside so we decided to check it out. We had a really friendly waiter. The wine & beer selection was good as was the tasty cuisine. I don't often enjoy popping in to places but A.O.C. was a stroke of lgood uck. Pros: Food, Beer, Service more
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Mediocre food, horrible service 7/18/2006

I went to AOC with two friends on a monday evening. It was not crowded. We ordered a a cheese and meat platter and some fried shrimp to start with, and some salads as entrees. We didn't see our waitress after she took our order at all. And most of the time we had to chase down another waiter. It was difficult to get his attention by just saying ""excuse me"" when he would walk by. Our salads were brought out when we were still having appetizers. The duck salad that I ordered had hardly any duck in it. After we finished dinner, we stayed there for another 45 minutes trying to get our plates cleared and the bill. Very french service. I would not recommend this place. Pros: decor, live piano music Cons: service, food more
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Just eat and drink before you come 6/18/2006

After sitting, we waited 20 min. to get asked if needed a drink. This is also when the waiter told us that half the menu was sold out. After ordering our drinks and food all at once, it took another 35 min. to get our appetizer. more
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RUDE RUDE and RUDE 5/28/2006

some old drunk guy who claims he is an American born in France seems to be a regular at the bar, he sat down next to us, listened to our whole conversation then started aggressing us verbally, and the waiter took the longest time to intervene. we even feared to leave the place. our worst experience in a very long time. more
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I love this place. 4/14/2006

I actually mistaken this place for another restaurant here in LA but stumbled right in. What a great mistake. The service was so incredible. Everybody had a smile on their faces, enjoying themselves and dancing to the music (including the servers). Our server was so nice. He recommended a few things, made certain that I loved it, even told me that I shouldn't be drinking my cappicuno with the soup because it'll throw off the taste and that he'll make me a new one afterwards. The entire night he made sure everything was right, including all the other people there. Not to mention they had a projection of Beat Street in French on the wall, the place just so friendly and welcoming and the food was comforting at a great price. Pros: service, atmosphere, food Cons: nothing! more
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Darn Good 8/26/2005

A must try for all those in the Village, A.O.C. is a great place where I have already returned twice. The food is pretty good, and so is the service, though on my first visit I told the waitress I wanted my tuna black-and-blue and she had no idea what that was. Generally speaking, not overpriced, and not a risky bet for a decent meal. I wish they had live music - it would be a great atmosphere for some nice french jazz. Pros: Service, Food Cons: Small Wine List, No A/C more
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Good food and garden, poor service 8/19/2005

Living across the street from AOC, I used to go here all the time, but the last time I had brunch there, a couple of weeks ago, our waitress started complaining about the 17% tip we gave her, saying it was too small. I was with a bunch of french people so she probably thought we were tourists, but I was REALLY pissed off this girl had the nerve to complain about 17% tip for a brunch (and this after waiting 30 minutes to get seated)! Don't think I'll go back for a while.... Pros: Garden Cons: Rude waitress more
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GREAT HANG OUT 7/6/2005

This bar was overall AWESOME! Great service, band, shots, friendly people all over the place. I went for July 4th weekend in a group of 7 girls and we had a great time. To bad we didn't spend more time there...we had reservations somewhere else..... Pros: BAND/MUSIC, SERVICE, FRIENDLY PEOPLE more
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A nice surprise 6/6/2005

Went in one morning while walking down Bleeker. Good food (the lamb sausage sandwich is tops) and the service is good. (Extremely cute waitress for those interested in that sort of thing) Solid Bistro all around and a good value more
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relaxing atomosphere 10/10/2003

from the front of the restaurant, you see this small not so crowded restaurant, but you have to go to the back. there you will enjoy the most relaxing french restaurant. staff is friendly. goat cheese salad is excellent. my boyfriend and i ordered the cheapest bottle of white wine they have, but it was so good. no need to splurge on expensive wine. more
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mais oui 7/4/2003

I had an old Zagat's so I thought it was still Grove when I called..... however the new team at AOC has done a great job creating a spot for eating and relaxing. There is a gorgeous garden out back (I swear they filmed a recent episode of Sex and the City here...) and the staff really made our experience memorable. Would definitely go back more
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Met the owner 5/14/2003

Well, I've been going there for a few weeks for lunch every now and then. I normally sit at a table near the window and work from my laptop. I decided to sit at the bar one day and thats when I met the owner! Apparently he comes in quite often around lunch time to check up on the place. He is a very courteous person and was asking me for suggestions on how to improve the restaurant. Its nice to know hes not another absentee owner that will let the place go to garbage. The food is great and I always get good service. And on sunny days, the garden is PERFECT for relaxing. Being allowed to smoke outside is always a plus. Everyone is very nice and I always see smiles on their faces. Pros: Smoking, Garden, Service more
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New Management 5/13/2003

Recently I had the most fabulous experience, twice . . . at AOC that left me wanting to tell everyone about my new find! Whether you sit in the beautiful outside garden in the back or the front restaurant itself - both experiences were perfect! The relaxed atmosphere lends itself to the perfect romantic date, buisness meeting (as you are never rushed, however the staff was always attentive without being overwhelming) or just getting together with friends. The food was outstanding, both brunch and dinner, and I understand that the restaurant is now under new management . . . I was greeted immediately each time and upon leaving the restaurant, the Manager waved good-bye with a huge smile, as she did with every customer! Bravo to them as they have created a new dining gem in the West Village! Pros: Delicous food, friendly staff, beautiful garden more
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Disgruntled Employees? 3/16/2003

Went to AOC for Sunday brunch. We were able to order right away -- but over half an hour later no food or server to be found. When a member of our party got up to see what was going on, she was ignored by every employee she could find. In the meantime, the host came to take her chair away and make her sit where there was no leg room. When her boyfriend told the host that she would like to keep her seat as it was, he grabbed a chair and slammed it down very hard on the floor. That was our cue to leave and go to a new place around the corner (Havana something?) which was great -- and even gave us free drinks after hearing about our AOC ordeal! Pros: no crowd Cons: never got food, inattentive service, host slammed chair! more
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Windows, Wine and Wait staff 12/29/2002

Forget the garden and get the corner window seat for a people watching view of Bleecker Street. Very friendly and accomodating service, especially after realizing I had left a bag in the taxi that dropped us off there. The staff was kind enough to offer phone and phonebook to call the TLC and even bought me a drink over my tough luck. Food was good, though nothing spectacular - good for a neighborhood bistro. Prices are moderate, perhaps higher than average in lieu of location. NOTE: BYOB for a $10 corkage fee per bottle and drink like a fish for significantly less. more
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still a winner 12/6/2002

I have dined here occasionally for many years and recently went on a Saturday night for a late dinner. The service was delightful and specials menu was all we needed. Conveniently located and always a good meal. Prices reasonable and semi-circle booths are the best in winter although the garden is also a plus. Pros: intimate, menu, locale more
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waitress feom hell 11/3/2002

I have not been there in a year and things have certainly changed. We had a birthday party there and everybody was rude, from the hostess who asked ""why would we expect the table to be ready just because we made a reservation"" to the waitress who when asked what choices of beer they had said ""you expect me to list them all,"" never mentioned they had specials. We waited twenty minutes for her to bring us dessert menus, and then after waiting another 30 mins we had to find her and ask her to bring the birthday cake we had pre-arranged. Also, the garden is not that special. more
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Romantic 10/28/2002

Garden is my favorite in the city - I found the service to be warm and friendly. Brunches and dinner are a gauranteed good meal. Pros: Garden, Romantic, Brunch Cons: Small Bar more
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Tasty Treat 8/14/2002

A great place with an incredible garden. The food is excellent, wine list good and atmosphere awesome. Pros: Garden, Reasonable, Atmospheric more
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French bistro fare in a casual retro setting.

Owner Message

  • Located in the heart of New York City's West Village, A.O.C. opened its doors in early 2003 and has become a part of the historic and beautiful neighborhood. A.O.C. is an authentic French Bistro serving classic French food along with delicious and fresh seafood daily.

    Our extensive menu is a collection of family recipes of classic French fare handed down to chef/owner, Romain Bonnans. Savor everything from Omelets to Feuille de Brique for brunch. For dinner you might try our Moules Marinieres (a favorite among our customers), a classic Salad Nicoise or a Lobster Risotto, all while enjoying the casual atmosphere. In the summer months, relax in our outdoor garden and experience a little bit of France.

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  • The Scene
    Postcards of French starlets and vintage posters decorate the dining room, where locals engage in laid-back bistro activities: They read papers, nosh and talk, and watch old...

  • 11/1/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-12am, Fri-Sat 8am-2am
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Master Card, Cash, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, West Village
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