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Raoul's

180 Prince St., New York, NY 10012
nr. Sullivan St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-966-3518 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.2 out of 10

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    6 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: French
Photo by Mike Rogers

Official Website

raouls.com

Hours

Daily, 5pm-1am

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at Spring St.

Prices

$18-$39

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Celeb-Spotting
  • Classic NY
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Fireplace
  • Good for Groups
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

This Soho bistro was a pioneer when it opened in the mid-seventies, a time when area artists were still starving and a smoking ban was a mere glint in Mayor Bloomberg's eye. Still run by the Alsatian Raoul brothers and their families, the well-kept bohemian atmosphere remains, even with a better-fed, tobacco-free clientele. An eclectic bunch of wine-weathered locals, stylish European tourists and young, model types make up the late-night bar crowd, while the three dining rooms suit all moods, from the bright, covered garden behind the kitchen, to the clandestine loft where a fortune teller holds court, to the buzzy main dining room. Decorated with nudes, jazz portraits, and tin ceiling and walls, this is where Europeans, kitten-like models, and longtime locals linger over thick steak au poivre with crispy frites, and fleshy steamed artichokes with thick dipping vinaigrette. They order these classics seemingly for old-times sake, but the insiders know it's because the kitchen is less successful when it experiments, like with a bland tuna tartare, avocado, and plum mixture. No matter what's on the table, however, it's the unwavering laid-back, Left Bank attitude that will always be the draw.

Recommended Dishes

Steak au poivre, $37; artichoke with Raoul's vinaigrette, $10

7.2 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10
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83% Would you go back?
83% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
66% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.3
Service: 7.3
Décor: 6.5
Value: 6.3

never coming back

tsaur1987 from 10011 | Posted on 8/9/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

some one would think that a resuarant that has been open for more than 30 years would know how to run a respect business.my boyfriend & i dine out very often at good places & have been here before;the manager is a complete idiot he disrespected my boyfriend and basically called me a liar. we mistakenly ordered the wrong thing were charged for it even though we did not even touch the dish. didnt eat any of the food paid and left. never coming back

I heart Raouls

Mushy32 from 10011 | Posted on 7/26/07

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

Hands down, one of my favorite spots in NYC. Frisee salad, Scallops entree and Steak Frites are all wonderful. Love dining in the back, atrium room. Everyone is calm and pleasant and doesn't rush you out. I will be back time and time again.

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