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Lucien

14 First Ave., New York, NY 10003 40.723401 -73.988322
at 1st St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-260-6481 Send to Phone

  • Cuisine: French
  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    6 out of 10

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Official Website

luciennyc.com

Hours

Daily, noon-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Prices

$18-$30

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Singles Scene

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

The Balthazar/Pastis empire has spawned dozens of budget-priced brasserie imitators. This cramped, very loud First Avenue fave near Houston Street is one of the less egregious copycats, right down to the distressed mirror and the filet mignon au poivre, scarfed down by yakkety office drones in Prada knockoffs. Quirky neighborhood characters populate the small bar, and the enthusiastic proprietress always seems to be giving out free stuff. — Andy Bailey

Recommended Dishes

Bouillabaisse served Marseilles-style, $32; rabbit in a dijon mustard sauce, $26; clams or oysters in season, market price

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