Lunch only because the noise level (all hard services) must be horrendous during dinner and I'm also no fan of banquette seating.\r
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If you go for lunch, remember that it's cash only (charge cards for dinner OK).\r
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Since I went on Bastille Day, I expected some sort of celebrative atmosphere, but no.\r
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Service was friendly and the kitchen fast (of course, I was one of three diners). My croque monsieur was a bit dry, and pretty tasty (where was that mustard ""textured zest"" mentioned in the review?) but the included mesclun salad flavorful and generous in portion size. Since clafoutis is something you don't always find on the dessert menu in French bistros, I decided to order it and it was ready --and very tasty-- in a flash. BUT!!! $7 for a small desert (baked in a creme bluelee dish gives you an idea of the size) while my croque was $10. C'mon Moustarde, get real. Where are the values (monetary and moral) here?\r
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Anyway, it was an OK experience, but I wouldn't go back, even for lunch.\r
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I'll give Moustarde 2 stars out of 4 (I don't believe in 5 star inflation).\r
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Pros: croque monsier with salad, clafoutis
Cons: dessert prices, potential noise level, banquette seating
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