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Tout Va Bien

311 W. 51st St., New York, NY 10019
nr. Eighth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-265-0190 Send to Phone

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    5.5 out of 10

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  • Cuisine: Bistro, French
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Photo by John Saponara

Official Website

autoutvabien.com

Hours

Daily, noon-3pm and 5pm-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at 50th St.

Prices

$14.95-$22

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Classic NY
  • Lunch
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Theater District
  • Online Reservation

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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Profile

Whenever the French fleet is in town, its sailors make a beeline for Tout Va Bien, and it's not just the low prices or the boisterous cadre of regulars who can join in on virtually every drinking song sung from Brittany to Marseille. Because the bistro's jaunty Gallic charm has remained as uncompromised as its dependably classic bouillabaisse (on Fridays), coq au vin, and filet mignon for more than 58 years, this has to be the next best thing to going home. As for you local Yanks, whether or not the fleet's in, eventually you find yourself humming Piaf. — Hal Rubenstein

Recommended Dishes

Bouillabaisse, $27; coq au vin, $16.95

5.5 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
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50% Would you go back?
50% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.0
Service: 5.5
Décor: 6.0
Value: 4.5

enjoyable evenings

zhisfunny from 10001 | Posted on 12/21/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 6
Décor: 8
Value: 7

For the price some of their dishes could be cooked to a slightly more 'high end' standard... but this is french bistro food - they are not trying to be Jean-Georges - and they produce excellent french bistro food. The Coq-au-vin had a great flavor and crispiness, the french fries are great and the steak has a very good flavor as well. Service can be a little laissez-faire, but everyone is super friendly. I think service derives less from indifference and more from the relaxed atmosphere they create, but that's a matter of perspective.... Either way, great bistro atmosphere, solid bistro food, and always a good time. Great for groups. The tables get a little tight when it's crowded, however they will treat your group well and ply you with food/alcohol.

Longevity does not equal edibility

Gabriellemm from 10009 | Posted on 10/29/08

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Food: 2
Service: 5
Décor: 4
Value: 2

This restaurant may be a Theater District relic and an old favorite for some, but it should be noted, as a warning, that the food here is really below par for New York City and is in no way worth the money. For $52 dollars I shared Chateaubriand for two with a friend. It was a struggle to cut through the meat because it was of such poor quality. I tasted another friend's steak a poivre, which was also surprisingly bad and was $27. Further, I think no maintenance, besides the unavoidable patch-up, has been done on the space, perhaps since it opened 57 years ago-- there is an intense moldy smell which I think could be a health violation. Although diners seemed to be enjoying themselves, I am sure it could not be for the food. (There is a sort of Sweeny Todd feeling in the air, as in who knows what is going on behind the scenes.)

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