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PicNic Market & Cafe
PicNic Market & Cafe is an Upper Westside neighborhood Alsatian Bistro serving what Chef Proprietaire Jean Luc Kieffer calls “nostalgically French cuisine with a twist.” Alsatian Classics like Choucroute, Tarte Flambe & Spaetzle reflect Kieffer's roots as well as French Classics - Cassoulet, Duck Confit, Beef Bourguignon, Coq au Vin and Cheese Souffle. Chef Kieffer presents these dishes with a modern elegance. He is very selective in the ingredients he uses and works closely with many of the farmers from the Greenmarket. The menu encompasses seasonal ingredients with weekly deliveries from Bradley Farms (organic) in New Paltz New York. The wine list is composed of small boutique vineyards with some organic offerings and a large selection of by the glass.
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20 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 20 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(12)
- fit for foodies(7)
- great for brunch(4)
- great for outdoor dining(4)
- great for lunch(2)
- kid-friendly(2)
PicNic Market & Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for PicNic Market & Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not bad
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was actually quite good, but they couldn't manage to get 3 entrees out at the same time, 2 came then a wait for the third, then side dishes even later..at the prices they charge they should be able to manage food delivery better.."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 2 for PicNic Market & Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Absolutely delightful -
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just disappointed that usual Tuesday/Thursday guitarist was not performing - we specially went for the music! Hope guitarist will be performing next time."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for PicNic Market & Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful music on weekends evenings"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for PicNic Market & Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A plain good deal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"good food well served in a casual setting. Nothing to write home about among all the choices in NYC, but a good value, conveniently located and pleasant atmosphere."
Dined on 5/02/2013
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Review 5 for PicNic Market & Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had steak au poivre, but had ordered hanger steak with shallot sauce. Meat was good and well cooked--MR. Initially ordered Languedoc red wine, but it was a pinot noir, so sent it back. SA cab sauv wasn't good, so 2nd glass was cab sauv from CA, which was only OK. Must get decent French red wine by the glass & bottle. Ratatouille unacceptable--canned tomatoes and sliced zucchini, maybe something else, but couldn't see it; only taste was tomato. Kale very undercooked & poorly prepared--inedible. Wife's paella too spicy. Waitress fair, but unfriendly; ignored us completely when we left. Not to say good night and thank us for coming is rude. Just nothing at all. Servers a bit clumsy. Seems like staff is new and not trained at all."
Dined on 5/01/2013
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Review 6 for PicNic Market & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
French Local
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A very good french restaurant without being too stuffy. Great food and good service makes this a relaxing place to enjoy company."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for PicNic Market & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The best French restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The best French restaurant above 86th street on the west side."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for PicNic Market & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My favorite neighborhood spot.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My favorite neighborhood spot. The food is always a notch better than the other French or pseudo-French places in the area, and it's quiet enough for a proper conversation. A nice wine list, and a very nice place for morning coffee and a brioche. Dinner is always a bit more expensive than I remember, but worth it."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for PicNic Market & Cafe
Based on the average of (12) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate