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Restaurant Reviews List > New York / Tri-State Area Restaurant Reviews > Manhattan Restaurant Reviews > TriBeCa - Downtown Restaurant Reviews > French Restaurant Reviews

Restaurant Reviews for Cercle Rouge

Cercle Rouge reservations Cercle Rouge

241 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013

French brasserie serving Executive Chef Pierre Landet’s menu of classics and modern fare, from raw bar and steak frites to our famous chicken wings. Enjoy housemade pates and pastas, magret duck, free-range pork tenderloin or cote de boeuf for two. For fresh seafood, the Shellfish Plateau features a dozen East & West Coast oysters, Little Neck Clams and Gulf Shrimp. Extensive, well priced international wine list. Cercle Rouge is open continuously every day from 11:30am until midnight, serving dinner from 4pm. Happy hour 4pm - 7pm features $1.50 oysters and clams. A children's menu is also available during lunch and dinner. On weekends, brunch includes a magic show for kids of all ages between 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Parents can also enjoy their brunch while kids watch cartoons in Le Petit Theatre in the private room (when available).

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Street Parking
Cross Street: North Moore St
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 3.9 out of 5 (57 Reviews)
Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (33)
  • fit for foodies (20)
  • notable wine list (13)
  • romantic (13)
  • good for groups (12)
  • special occasion (12)
  • great for brunch (11)
  • great for lunch (10)
  • late-night find (8)
  • kid-friendly (7)
  • great for outdoor dining (6)

Cercle Rouge Reviews List
Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Guess all I can say was the food was very disappointing all around...what else matters when that is below par?"

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/05/2010
(review submitted 03/07/2010)
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Review 2 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Good french restaurant but nothing original.
Brunch is a little expansive: $20 and not worth it compare to the rest of the menu.
"L'assiette de charcuterie" is a good appetizer to share.
Mousse au chocolat was not good and chocolat cake was allright.
Service was very good. They even offered us a fre dessert because they took lots of time to bring them !"

Special Features: kid-friendly

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/28/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 3 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent Valentine's Day experience. Food was tasty, the vibe was great (terrific 3-piece live music). Service friendly and efficient."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/17/2010)
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Review 4 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We went there for Valentine's Day, overall great experiance"

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 5 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Went for a "French" Valentine's dinner.
The five salad offerings were all appealing and they scored with a grilled shrimp salad and a goat cheese salad. Wine list had great variety (it was priced away from the American wines but the French and Italians offered appealing options under $80). Roast chicken was crispy to dry but my wife's bass was excellent.
The hedge here was terrible communication. Nothing on line about valentine's prix-fixe nor when then called to confirm but shoved the news in your hand as they took your coat. Then for dessert the prix fixe includes a mousse that they brought one of, placed it infront of my wife and never said that in addition to thr $75 prix fixe we are serving a to share dessert and not telling that."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 6 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Spent a very solid Valentine's day here and live music set it apart."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 7 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We were looking for a Reh Dinner place in TriBeCa and came across this restaurant by accident. We decided to give it a try before deciding - it is INCREDIBLE! The staff are lovely and more than accommodating, the venue is charming and the food was extraordinary. Especially the monkfish served with baby artichokes and potato and black olive gnocchi. Incredible. VERY MUCH looking forward to our rehearsal dinner and many more to come."

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/30/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 8 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Overall I was very disappointed, apart from the service. Our waiter was excellent and he even assisted us with locating bars in the area to go to after dinner. The food was just ho hum. I love steak tartar and that was average at best. The crab cakes were good. The shepards pie (special) was very good but the duck was below average. The cost of the entrees copled with the average quality of food made this place not worth returning."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 9 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"We were sited as soon as we arrived promptly and were attended by several people. The waiter had some good suggestions and appeared to know the menu adequately.
It's a very typical good French restaurant with great variety. The ambiance was nice and energetic. The food was great. Service was fast. The decor is very Parisian and authentic.
A very nice experience, not particularly intimate unless you can ignore your surroundings, everyone is sitting next to one another in a Parisian style. If you like that it would be a delight as we struck a conversation with neighbors on both end. Very friendly staff from reception to waiter. I would definitely recommend it."

Special Features: special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 10 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"A large, traditional bistro menu. Really no surprises, but everything was excellently prepared. Comfortable and lively room. We loved it!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/17/2010)
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Review 11 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Brilliant! Chef Pierre never dissapoints"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/14/2010
(review submitted 01/16/2010)
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Review 12 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"CONSISTENTLY THE BEST BRASSERIE IN NEW YORK."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/09/2010
(review submitted 01/11/2010)
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Review 13 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"We went New Years day for brunch and it was delightful. Festive, the food was delicious, good cappuccino and very good service. Also a wonderful and funny magician who comes by the table to perform tricks."

Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/01/2010
(review submitted 01/03/2010)
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Review 14 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"waiter was extremely helpful. guest didn't like the wine and he quickly took it back. helpful w/ french words on menu also."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/26/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 15 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was excellent. The ambiance was classic French Bistro, however the serverer was horrible. The server was arrogant and condescending. Rather than telling us about what was in the specials, he took us on a meandering tour of barnyard life. Additionally the restaurant was nearly empty and so the server felt it necessary to spend the entire evening monitoring us. I don't want unattentive service but I do not enjoy having my conversation interrupted every time a take a sip of water or wine to have it refilled immediately."

Special Features: neighborhood gem

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 1.0 out of 5 (Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/26/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 16 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The big disappointment was that the waitress did not understand the French on the menu. We had to say everything in English. The cassoulet was extremely salty. I've had it before, and it is never as salty as this. The restaurant is beautiful."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/23/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 17 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"I have now been to Cercle Rouge three times and the food was outstanding each time. The escargot was excellent and you need an entire baguette to finish the dish, the Cassoulet Toulessoin was outstanding, the warm salads are also terrific starters and the dessert (banafee pie) is very good as well. The wine is terrific and reasonable - and the service is very attentive, coupled with a nice casual french bistro setting you will not be dissappointed. A low key, quieter version of Baltzar."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 18 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Outstanding! Great place - will definately recommend! Great for lunch also!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/15/2009
(review submitted 12/19/2009)
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Review 19 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Food mostly good, service amatuerish. The waiter asked one diner if she wanted french fries with her mussels. The other diners heard her, but apparently the waiter didn't, because they never arrived. When this was pointed out, the waiter, said, "She should communicate better." He did add an extra puff to the profiterole dessert. When complemented on his wine suggestion, he was condescending in his response. The mussels were miniscule, so they shouldn't have been on the menu -- adding more didn't make up for their tininess and rubberiness. Also the desserts came out separately, about 5 minutes apart."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 20 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Cercle Rouge is a great experience. The food is excellent. I will be returning in the near future without a doubt."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 21 for Cercle Rouge

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"My friend and I happened upon Cercle Rouge last year during a summertime walk and did not visit the restaurant until four months later. What a pleasant surprise. We arrived for brunch, but ordered food from the lunch menu. There was a staff member performing tricks for the children. Now, don't get me wrong, i love kids, but I tend not to enjoy the noise they manufacture while i'm trying to have an adult dining experience. We never heard the kids - now, that's what I call magic. I ordered onion soup - quite tasty and chicken paillard, which was lucious. For dessert, a sticky toffee pudding, which was outstanding. All in all, it was a wonderful experience - I will definitely eat there again!"

Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/22/2009
(review submitted 12/04/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cercle Rouge Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.9 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
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