Le Crocodile

Food was fire! Although they ran out of salmon and spinach the bartender was a nice hottie dude who took care of us. The scene was lively. I did like their aperrol spritz Will definitely go back

**review is for NYE pre fixe**Le Crocodile has been on my list for what feels like an eternity. I can't say I expected to come here for the first time for a special menu given how much I wanted to sample all that it has to offer on a typical night, but it seems the fates planned it this way. We were at least able to conquer most of the cocktail menu, which was fantastic and an easy five stars on its own. Overall, hotel restaurants/bars/rooftops/empires have been exploding in Williamsburg in the past few years, and I get the sense that Le Crocodile is the gold standard. After all, it was one of the originals along with the William Vale. Though the food was here was solid, I would still like to come back for routine dinner service because our time here was a bit rushed and I felt like we didn't get much chance to reflect on the food. In any case, we had a great time and appreciated the chance to get festive here.We came here at around 9pm as a party of three. The energy was actually pretty mellow here, which was surprising given the occasion. I guess it's not exactly giving pregame, but we decided to be fancy like that. The space itself is beautiful though understated, inviting and refined. It's great for most occasions, as viable for a date as it is for a parents night (if your parents are partial to French food but you want to subtly shift them towards something more modern). As I mentioned, I was very happy to find the entire drink menu at our disposal, which I took full advantage of given it was NYE. As is my way, I started with theMartini (Amalfi Coast Gin, Cucumber Botanical Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Oil), which was crisp and smooth and delightful. Had I not been so excited by the other drink options, I would have ordered this and this alone all night. I then tried the Last Word (California Dry Gin, Finocchietto, Lime, Honey), which subbed Finocchietto for green chartreuse in a fun and funky variation on the classic. I ended with the Midnight in Oaxaca (Mezcal, Amaro, Benedictine, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters) because I have never met a mezcal negroni I haven't liked, and this one was no exception. Complex but impeccably balanced, another one I could order multiple times and not tire of. Food-wise, unfortunately I did not take note of the special menu so I won't be able to recount specifics of some courses. Generally, I will say that it was way more food than we could handle (not necessarily a bad thing and somehow we managed to keep the leftovers in a doggie bag with us all night despite it being a chaotic NYE) and we felt a bit rushed through the meal. Overall, the food was very good, with some standouts and some dishes that were decent but not memorable. Given that we were three people and most courses had a choice of three options, we ended up ordering one of everything in order to try more dishes. Appetizers: we had a beet dish, a tartare (I forget the fish, I think tuna), and a crab and avocado salad. All chilled and a very nice way to start the meal. I would say my favorite was the crab and avocado, though honestly they were all fantastic and probably the highlights of the meal for me.Pastas: I am generally GF so I cannot speak to these, but the consensus was that the mushroom pasta was better than the lobster risotto. Mains: I didn't try the steak, but my partner and my friend gave it a solid review. I stuck with a halibut preparation that was delicious and warming, great for the weather and super satisfying. It was hard to finish given how rich everything else was, but we all did our best stepping up for each other when one person started slowing down. It's called teamwork!I can't say I remember the desserts much, as I was super full by this point and most were glutinous except a sorbet, which was absolutely delicious.

Came here on a Friday night and we were able to get a last min reservation. The ambiance and service of the restaurant was excellent. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about each dish. The service was very good.We started with the Jonah crab which was really really good and the bob lettuce salad. The salad had the best, light, flavorful dressing. I loved it. Next we ordered the onion soup which was good, but also pretty heavy and filling so I only ate half. I would suggest getting the top extra charred. I liked the soup, but it tasted a little bland compared to other onion soups I've had at other restaurants.Next we ordered the halibut and the steak frites. The halibut was very flavorful but the portion size was tiny. I really wish it was a larger portion of fish. The steak was good but there was way too much green sauce on top which drowned the entire steak. They call it butter but it didn't taste of such, it's more of a chimichuri, but portion size in comparison to the steak was a bit much.The deserts are really good. We ordered both the crème brûlée and the sticky banana pudding which came with an amazing caramel sauce. It def would be good with a side of ice cream. Overall it was good, some dishes outshined while the others werent anything to rave about. My expectations were pretty high so I was expecting a lot.

Such a sweet spot. I feel like it's forgotten because it's in a hotel but if you want the most perfect brunch- this is it. We ordered the Norwegian smoke salmon Benedict, pancakes and avocado toast. Each item was super good. No notes. The service was fast and the waiter was attentive and kind. Beautifully displayed and aesthetics made it that more special.

First, we went to the bar on the 6th floor. The views are spectacular. We had the mushroom pate. I had a martini and my friend had a dirty martini. Both fabulous. Then we went downstairs for dinner. Our waitress was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the menu. We had the Jonah Crab with Avocado and Yuzu Kosho. If you like crab this is a must try. We had Leeks with Vinaigrette and Hazelnuts which were very good and we had Maltagliati a la Bolognaise which was amazing. Everything g about this restaurant is a 10+. Highly recommend.

I loved our dinner experience and am already planning to go back for brunch. The service team was very friendly and professional. The host helped us move our reservation from earlier in the evening to prime dinner time due to some delays on our part. The menu consists of delicious traditional French dishes with just the right touch of creativity/modifications. Our favorite was the duck breast and the profiteroles, but really every single dish was great. The restaurant is set in a beautiful space as well, and I appreciate the decently sized two-top tables!

Le Crocodile was a good French restaurant. Located in the lobby of the Wythe Hotel. Ordered the following: - Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ($26)- Jonah Crab with Avocado and Yuzu Kosho ($34)- Leeks with Vinaigrette and Hazelnuts ($14)- Duck Breast with Burgundy Sauce, Chestnuts and Quince ($43)- NY Strip Steak au Poivre ($68)Unfortunately, they were out of the scallops. Requested the steak to be medium rare and was cooked more Medium. For it being a new Michelin star restaurant, service was not so great, I was disappointed, maybe it was just the server we had - wasn't very attentive, forgot several things, didn't tell us the kitchen was closing. We needed to order more food. Good thing the kitchen was able to accept our late order. Overall vibe of the restaurant was nice, I'd still go back. But hope for better service next time around.

Well deserved 5/5 stars and I can see why Le Crocodile has a 2024 Michelin designation.My partner is from France, and I've been to France twice. I can safely say this is the best French restaurant in all of NYC.We were lucky to snag a table by walking in the day after Thanksgiving.The ambiance is calm, quieter than most NYC establishments, and resembles a chalet (wooden house).The French onion soup (perfectly cheesy and seasoned) , country pate (accompanied by the cornichons, perfectly textured crispy baguette, and raisins with pickled red onions) , steak frites (one of the most tender cuts I've ever had with a generous portion of perfectly crispy fries) , croque madame (with authentic French jambon/ham), and the profiteroles (perfectly textured choux with a delicious chocolate and coffee sauce) were all perfectly executed with great portions.Superb service with a clam, quieter atmosphere, I'd definitely come back for French food.

Very nice, classy establishment with good service for french dining.Frisee salad: the egg mixes very well and had a excellent taste profileFrench onion soup: definitely one of the better ones I've had in NYCDuck: could have been a larger portion but the skin was very crispy and addictingSteak and fries: very good but not the most memorable dish in the world

Came here at 245 pm on a Friday. No wait and got helped immediately. The ambiance was very low music so no worry about not hearing your friendsIt's a Michelin star restaurant inside of a hotel. The express menu was a big helper cause the menu did look pretty diverse. The Waldorf salad i didn't expect it to look covered in cheese but i couldn't really taste it. Tasty overall with the walnuts which makes it stand out. A lot of celery maybe even dominating the saladCrunchy and crispy skin on the salmon, butter lettuce very crunch radishes seem fresh and light and glad they made a substitution on the prix fix for my vegetarian friends mealThe service was great and the portions were huge for my roasted chicken and fries. Really can't complain about a thing