Lucien
Lucien
Oysters or clams of the day
Marseille-style fish soup with rouille, and gruyére
Onion soup gratinèe
Warm cauliflower soup topped with white truffle oil. seasonal
Grilled shrimp cocktail, Moroccan-style
Two grilled Moroccan lamb sausages served on a bed of polenta
With a coulis of fumé de poisson
Grilled sardines, St. Tropez-style
Steamed mussels in white wine shallot sauce served with frites
With roasted potatoes, olive oil, garlic and rosemary
Pan-seared fresh goose liver with apple and onion compote
Duck liver mousse triangles with cornichons and pink pepper
Snails, Burgundy-style
Roasted beets and goat cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette
Mesclun salad with house vinaigrette
Blanced asparagus with mixed greens with a mustard vinaigrette
Endive salad with blue cheese and walnuts
Frisée salad with diced bacon, blue cheese and a poached egg on top
Arugula salad with shaved fennel and parmesan
With fresh, rare tuna
Fresh artichoke, hearts of palm and asparagus
Endive, arugula, frisée, mesclun, artichoke, tomato, and a hard boiled egg
Traditional Lucien dish
Traditional Lucien dish
Chilean sea bass with julienne vegetables, court-bouillon
Grilled salmon with a Port wine and balsamic reduction over seasonal vegetables
Pan-seared sea scallops with lemon, capers and white wine sauce over mash potato
Marseille-style bouillabaisse with rouille and gruyere
Rabbit in dijon mustard sauce, over pappardelle pasta
Steak tartare with french fries
New York strip with french fries
With Lucien's crushed black pepper sauce and french fries
Hanger steak in a red wine mushroom sauce
Australian free range rack of Lamb with flageolet beans and a roasted tomato
Traditional cassoulet with duck confit, and garlic sausage
Eggplant napoleon over barley, mix vegetables, with a saffron coconut curry sauce
Roasted chicken with string beans, garlic and mashed potatoes
Roasted free range baby chicken with polenta and wild mushrooms
Roasted squab with wild mushroom risotto and a slice of fresh foie gras
Magret and confit of duck on a bed of spinach, figs, and turnips
Grilled quail stuffed with wild mushroom risotto
Octopus-- tiny and crispy.
Paté Maison Mousse de Foie de Canard au Poivre Rose
Sidewalk seats. Exterior
Exterior
Sidewalk seats
Nice Parisian vibes
Escargot
Beef Steak Tartare Traditionnelle
a group of people sitting outside a restaurant
Arugula salad with shaved fennel and parmesan
Exterior
the interior of a restaurant with tables and chairs
a plate of clams in a white sauce
French onion soup
a plate of octopus and potatoes on a wooden cutting board
French Onion Soup à lOignon Classique
drink
Interior
Exterior sidewalk seating
Bouillabaisse Traditionnelle
Whole Lobster Fra Diavolo over a Bed of Linguini
Old Fashion
Amanda M.
Feb 9, 2025
My husband and I came here for my birthday dinner. In our late 30s I definitely felt like we were some of the oldest people there.It's a small restaurant with an outdated, not well maintained bathroom single stall for the whole restaurant. The wine is decent but the portions small. The food is where they shine. The Au poivre sauce is some of the best I have ever had, flavorful and full of black pepper and it came with both steaks which was great. The steaks were great quality and just slightly more cooked than we ordered (my medium was more like medium well). The fries are good and the side salad a nice touch. The service is a bit pushy, with a bit of an attitude when my husband asked for more bread and hovering over the pay machine to I guess push for a higher tip. They weren't that friendly either, just ok. But the food is top notch and very good though not cheap. We came once before years ago and had a similar experience. We had the crème brûlée last time and really enjoyed it.
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Yanina L.
Feb 22, 2025
Traditional French Brasserie offering French classics , nice vibe , great service and delicious food. Looking forward visiting again to try more of their specialties.
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Erin C.
Jul 26, 2024
Finally tried this quaint restaurant, which I've passed by so many times. We were seated in the back at the bigger table end where we shared the table with another party. There was ample space between us so it didn't seem as if we were sharing a table. Ordered the octopus, steak, and duck with fig dishes. We enjoyed all the food, though I wasn't a huge fan of the taste of the steak. The wine and crème brûlée was good. Service was decent - when I asked the taste of some of the dishes, I was told to look at pictures online. That was strange. Was great to try once but I don't think I need to go back.
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Jackie B.
Jul 2, 2024
We have been going to Lucien for 20+ years and it is always a favorite spot in NYC. The food is always amazing, although the prices have doubled in that time. It can be loud, but the servers are always friendly, attentive, and make sure you have a great time. There are a few tables on the sidewalk for small groups. Highly recommend the Lapin á la Moutarde or the Filet Mignon au Poivre
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Jenny W.
Jun 23, 2024
We called ahead of time to make sure that we could be seated if we walked in, and they told us that they could accommodate us. We notified them that we would be arriving in 5 minutes and we put our name down on the waitlist. When we arrived they told us that we had to further wait around 20-30 mins. We didn't mind waiting since we were walk ins, but what was worst than the wait was other parties that were also a couple walk ins were able to be sat before us. We informed our waitress that we won't be taking long and ordering a lot since we had reservations elsewhere after dinner. So our dinner consisted of the tartare and the Lapin. She didn't seem satisfied with the order trying to persuade us into ordering more. After the food was brought out, no further service was provided to us. For the food, the lapin was extremely salty compared to other rabbit dishes I had at other French restaurants. The price is fair compared to other restaurants. The space inside the restaurant is extremely small. We sat along the wall with couches, and there were two other parties next to us, extremely close to the point that we can eavesdrop into their conversation.
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Franny A.
Dec 29, 2023
I want to be a regular here. Fresh off my RAF's lunch I came to Lucien. I haven't dined here in decades but like Balthazar it serves food so reliably good in a magical room.Bread is fresh and plentiful & the most expensive red wine by the glass was $16. I felt immediately unrushed and welcome so I ordered a wine. $16 which was very good.Ate:Mesculin salad $11Qual $28The salad was generous and tasty. And my qual was a home run- wow. Cooked in a cherry sauce if was delectable. Old school is the best school.
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Vanessa V.
Dec 16, 2023
Beautiful beautiful restaurant great ambience, however, very "whatever food" We started with the sardines which were nice, and the escargot that lacked a little bit of flavor. I had the steak frites which was nice, large portion and my partner had the duck confit which he said it's the worst duck confit to ever come out of the kitchen. The skin was soggy, and it was completely under seasoned, and the sauce was underwhelming. Sorry martini were OK espresso martinis were OK service was good.Would come back for drinks and the ambience and maybe a few fries. Or potentially try other items off the menu.
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mark b.
May 16, 2024
I love this place, i've been coming here often on and off for many years. It's always crazy, so you have to deal with it but once she gets sit down, it's big time fun featuring good wine and good food, and great service. It's a very authentic French bistro so get the oysters and get the steak frites and you'll be happy and smart. They have bouillabaisse and other great French dishes too, and they are done quite well.
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Brooke K.
Mar 31, 2024
Very small sceny restaurant in east village. Really good cocktails and a good bar scene. Again, it's tiny with not a lot of room to stand so a bar seat is ideal. The French onion soup is also really good. I suggest coming here to see for yourself!
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Harry W.
May 5, 2024
Wonderful dinner, count on waiting for your table but the food is worth waiting for, attentive service, everyone is very welcoming. Lively crowd! The braised short ribs were perfect for a cool spring evening!
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