Cafe Luxembourg
New York, NY 10023-4398
Phone: (212) 873-7411
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Amsterdam Avenue
- Directions:
- 1, 2, 3 at 72nd St.
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8am-12am, Sat-Sun 9am-12am
Editorial Review for Cafe Luxembourg – by Kathleen Squires
The Scene
Two decades have made the yellowed walls with that tobacco-stained feel, red banquettes, art deco lighting, tiled and mirrored columns, and bamboo chairs feel even more authentic. A sophisticated 30-50 year-old set of celebs, homesick Euros, politicians and loyal locals bask in the blend of Manhattan glamour and Parisian bistro food.
The Food
Dishes that might seem passé on paper become brand-new once on the palate. Just when you thought you were tartar-ed out, fresh salmon chunks sitting on hot-chili marinated cucumbers bring a kimchee-like zing to the clean flavor of the fish. A terrific saffron aioli doesn't dare mask the freshness of crunchy, cornmeal-crusted oysters and though everyone touts the steak frites, the rosy, tender hangar steak deserves equal accolades for its unforgettably robust red wine sauce. Desserts, like the creamy mango pudding paired with fresh raspberries, affirm just why everybody loves Lux.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyDaily prix-fixe menus include $30 for a three-course lunch and $44 for a three course dinner.
Know Before You GoSpecialties like duck hash with eggs any style and smoked salmon benedict make this a popular brunch and breakfast spot, too.
User Reviews for Cafe Luxembourg
04/25/2007 Posted by luvfrenchfood
The ambiance is horrific and the food is even worse! Maybe it's because there aren't that many restaurant is the UWS but the food is pathetic to be even considered premier european food! How did this restaurant not go out of business beats me!
02/16/2007 Posted by kelsiecsurams89
Stopped by for lunch today for the first time in about 5 years. The atmosphere has not changed much - a good thing since it's a nice, relaxed vibe. The food, however, could be a little better. If I'm going to spend $15 for an omelette I would like chunks of black forest ham in it and not chopped up deli meat like you would find at a corner deli. The service was very good and attentive.
Pros: Nice ambiance, nice classic zinc bar
Cons: Too little food for the money
