Le Bateau Ivre, a true french wine bar, raw bar and grill, opened on Manhattan's eat side in 1999. Le Bateau ivre offers more than 300 varieties of the finest French wines by the glass and bottle.

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

(35 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 35 reviews

5 stars

(8)

4 stars

(19)

3 stars

(6)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

notable wine list(20)
neighborhood gem(15)
romantic(13)

fit for foodies(8)
great for lunch(6)
great for brunch(5)

Le Bateau Ivre Reviews List

Review 1 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/01/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was very good, and the service was splendid. We found the restaurant to be a vibrant, yet romantic, neighborhood french gem. The Maitre D was also very accomodating. Overall, well done."

Dined on 5/01/2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem

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Review 2 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A favorite spot for years!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4/30/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Yay they are finally on OpenTable. Great for an early dinner, becomes very busy in the later hours, stays open until 4am A must on the menu are the mussels, cooked in cream, shallots -- my favorite in the city. Huge portion, very shareable. Wonderful notable wine list. Did not have our requested chilled bottle of rose, another was suggested in it's place. Even though the newly suggested was a higher price point, same price was given. Very accommodating staff and you are never rushed here."

Dined on 4/30/2013

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Review 3 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Stunning presentations of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/18/2013

2008

Dined on 04/18/2013

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Stunning presentations of some classics, prepared with care. Every bite was delicious, service delightful."

Dined on 04/18/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch

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Review 4 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice neighborhood restaurant.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2013

2012

Dined on 04/14/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice neighborhood restaurant. Good service and very nice presentation."

Dined on 04/14/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Review 5 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We got a cozy, relatively

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2013

2009

Dined on 04/11/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We got a cozy, relatively quiet table in the corner away from the bar.
When my husband did not like a wine that was recommended, the waitress offered to bring him another type.
Our beet salad, our endive salad, and our two selections of pate were all fabulous.

It turns out we had been there before a few years ago.
We would go back, although the space is cramped and noisy."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2009

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 6 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Eating here was a great break

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2013

2009

Dined on 04/08/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Eating here was a great break from the usual business-lunch venues near my office. It was quiet and calm! We did not feel rushed at all,"

Dined on 04/08/2013

2009

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Review 7 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

Special Features: romantic, notable wine list

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Review 8 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Romantic with exceptional service

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2013

2006

Dined on 03/15/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I love this restaurant because it feels like a slice of Paris, is romantic and has incredibly warm service.Ammel(sp?) the guy with the long ponytail was very charming and makes you feel very special. This is a great date night place and cozy.

The food was good except the cod appetizer was a bit salty. They were wonderful about seating us where we had requested and even gave us free champagne while we waited for our table. Highly recommended."

Dined on 03/15/2013

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Review 9 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is primarily a wine bar.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2013

2012

Dined on 03/06/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This is primarily a wine bar. But the food is pretty good considering. If you like grilled meat or grilled fish you would really enjoy eating here. The wine list is excellent. I have also tried their wine-cocktails which are awesome."

Dined on 03/06/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 10 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Authentic french bistro without

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Authentic french bistro without the attitude.. Great neighborhood find... The whole package; food, wine, service, and atmosphere were outstanding. Music, at times, is loud...so much so it made conversation difficult..."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 11 for Le Bateau Ivre

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Transported to Paris

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/13/2013

2012

Dined on 02/13/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Step into Le Bateau Ivre and you feel transported to spending an evening in a charming casual bistro on the Left Bank of Paris. The food is terrific (try the blue point oysters and the duck), the wine list outstanding (especially all of the wines by the glass!) and the service was so good it was almost clairvoyant - when my friend accidentally dropped her knife the waiter immediately ran over with a replacement - never hovered but was right there just as we wanted him. Fast becoming one of my favorite spots for a girls' night out, dinner with friends and even a date."

Dined on 02/13/2013

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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