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Chez Jacqueline
Since its opening 30 years ago, Chez Jacqueline has managed to capture the real and true flavors of the Côte d'Azur. Located on MacDougal Street in the West Village, the charming neighborhood bistro offers simple (direct) sustaining food for which Nice is famed. Whether it's the traditional 'soupe de poissons' served with garlic croutons and rouille or the Daube Nicoise, tender braised beef in a pungent, red wine sauce, Chez Jacqueline's cuisine is as close as one can come to Nice in New York.
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69 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 69 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(36)
- fit for foodies(24)
- romantic(18)
- good for groups(13)
- special occasion(11)
- notable wine list(6)
Chez Jacqueline Reviews List
Review 1 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
French touch in Greenwich village
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The steak frites is amazing - just cook as it should be. The moules and Anchois are very tasty
Had the creme brulee and Tarte tatin (apples were just cook at perfection)
Nice wine list with a variety of choice and a wide range of price/
Had the creme brulee and Tarte tatin (apples were just cook at perfection)
Nice wine list with a variety of choice and a wide range of price/
Service is good - they make themselves available.
Very french bistro like - and I did enjoy it. No rush, nobody pushing you out.
And if you come a little before your reservation you can grab a drink at the bar"
And if you come a little before your reservation you can grab a drink at the bar"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Disappointing since last dining there was so much better."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2013
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Review 3 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perfect for Brunch or a Romantic Di
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quaint neighborhood restaurant with an understated flair.....good wine list, diverse menu and attentive but not overly-pushy waitstaff......combine all together for the perfect meal and dining experience."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I adore this place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been 5 times in the last year, which is saying a lot for a poor college student. I absolutely ADORE their food!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not really French
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is French style but the restaurant isn't at all French--staff are Spanish speaking and don't know the food or even understand when you ask questions; the liver was thinly sliced instead of thick in the French style (so it couldn't be served rare the way we like it) . Loud music was sort of ugly rock and roll, not soft French singers or instrumental music that's good for background for dining atmosphere. Very disappointing to people who love French food and ambiance."
Dined on 5/16/2013
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Review 6 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sensational meal! apps, entrees,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sensational meal! apps, entrees, and desserts all fabulous."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This restaurant frequently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant frequently issues wonderful Groupon/Travelzoo deals - real bargains at $69 that include a bottle of wine, two apps, two entrees and two desserts. You can't beat the price. The food is French and excellent, but the seating is collegial, with diners ditting right next to each other, without any space between tables, as the tables are put together edge to edge. I advise to to late and on a weekday and ask for a table by the window. Then, the negative aspects of seating, noise, etc. should be minimized."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 8 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place to go after the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice place to go after the theater . Food and service was very good. Enjoyed my time at this restaurant."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really enjoyed - all aspectgs
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Really enjoyed - all aspectgs of dinner thru dessert were wonderful"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
While the food was quite decent,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While the food was quite decent, this long-standing restauarant was woefully understaffed (on a Sunday evening) with only one valiant waiter trying to serve all the tables, although the bartender left his station to pitch in from time to time. Therfore, there were long waits for the food and no attention to your table unless you absolutely needed something. I imagine there would be a better experience at an off-time when this small restaurant is not full."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2007
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Review 11 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Worst restaurant ever
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Worst restaurant experience. Bad food (greasy and tasteless) awful service and loud ambience with no music.
It toons an hour and forty five minutes until our entree was served and when it came to the table it wasnt prepared as ordered.
Very disappointing."
It toons an hour and forty five minutes until our entree was served and when it came to the table it wasnt prepared as ordered.
Very disappointing."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 12 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Wanted to experience French
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wanted to experience French cuisine and purchased a groupon. Food was good but the the lamb definitely was not lamb. It looked and tasted like London broil. I had the pork and it was ok just a little overlooked. Didn't really enjoy the tables as they were family style. I would go there again S long as I could get a groupon and try something different. Desert was very good."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dinner was lovely. Everything
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner was lovely. Everything was beautifully prepared, service was just right. We were there quite early as we had to get back to midtown for a play, so the restaurant was still fairly quiet - just starting to fill up as we were leaving. It's possible that service and noise level would change as it filled up. I'll find out when I go back, which I definitely will."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a VERY GOOD restaurant.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a VERY GOOD restaurant. The service is professional and very low key although our server has a subtle sense of humor that
goes over well (both times we've eaten there.) Loin of Lamb and Duck Breast were among the best we've ever had."
goes over well (both times we've eaten there.) Loin of Lamb and Duck Breast were among the best we've ever had."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A nice little Greenwich Village
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A nice little Greenwich Village spot. Nice French food. Service friendly and attentive."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Must try place for food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Must try place for food and atmosphere. Neighborhood nice to walk around after dinner."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Food was totally disappointing.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was totally disappointing. I won't go back."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2012
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Review 18 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious fare - very friendly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious fare - very friendly service - would return in a heartbeat"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
So glad we found this place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"So glad we found this place on groupon. Lovely atmosphere. Great food and service. Would surely come back again."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chez Jacqueline is a gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Chez Jacqueline is a gem. Warm and inviting, the restaurant prepares delectable fare at fair prices. From starters to dessert, everything is great!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A real dissapointment. Can
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A real dissapointment. Can do better by far at home."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
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Review 22 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food great, servers dont smile
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was exceptional as always! Wine was free flowing. We went on a Travelzoo again and it was still awesome. We got the corner table I requested when I made the reservation. My only gripe is the "friendliness" of the staff. Maybe its a language barrier or a cultural thing but they aren't very "warm". The main guy and our server were NOT french so we can't say, OH they were just being French. They are unsmiling and not very personable but service was quick and reliable. I guess that's all that's important. It's not like we're there to have a conversation with them. But it did feel a bit uncomfortable at times when we asked them questions and got a succinct response."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
MY WIFE TOOK ME THERE FOR
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"MY WIFE TOOK ME THERE FOR MY BRITHDAY.IT WAS QUIET AND CLEAN .THE WAITER WAS VERY NICE AND TOLD US SPECIALS .THE FOOD WAS VERY GOOD AND NICE WINE SELECTION WAS NICE . THE DESSERT WAS VERY GOOD. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO FREINDS . INFACT WE WILL BACK TO EAT THERE AGAIN."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed a nice early birthday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed a nice early birthday dinner with my twin daughters, one of which is a NYU student. Her dorm is two blocks from Chez Jacqueline. We will definitely be back! Great escargot, duck, and my favorite dessert was the special of the day, profiteroles. Tres bon!! Pommes frites were amazing, Pinot noir wine by the glass reasonably priced. Overall an enjoyable dining experience."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent - loud - vibrant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent - loud - vibrant - communal - awesome!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Chez Jacqueline
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We would have preferred a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We would have preferred a 1:00 brunch reservation but as we made the reservation on line only 12:30 was available. Upon arriving at 12:30 the restaurant had only two other tables occupied. That being said the service was excellent and the food was also. Because there was no one there we sat and had a very leisurely brunch and thoroughly enjoyed the rare opportunity to sit after a meal and just chat."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Chez Jacqueline
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
5 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic