poor they threw nothing out, not even the salt." Well, thank god they made the trip across the Atlantic because this little fairy tale is the beginning of what is far and away my favorite restaurant in New York City. Raoul's is a French bistro in SoHo that not only serves up delicious food but also serves a delicious slice of NYC culture.The furthest thing from a chain style joint, this cozy place i
s long and narrow with one small bar and the rest dinner seating. The seating in the front near the bar is a bit on the noisy side so you will prefer to walk past the fish tank and sit in the main dining area. This area has nicer tables for larger parties and is a much more intimate dining experience. What you will notice in Raoul's is the massive amounts of art on display. The management is clearly proud of their gallery as they even display it on the restaurant website.Reservations are definitely recommended as this place gets packed and is usually difficult to get drinks at the bar. When making a reservation be sure to make the veteran move and request a table in the "Garden Room". T
his back section of the restaurant is accessed through the kitchen as the hostess walks you straight through all the chaos as the cooks are hammering away. The garden is as cool as it gets for NYC dining with a much more quiet and supremely intimate environment.Once finally seated, do not bother looking at the chalk board menu for 2 reasons: A) it's in French B) the only thing you should order is their famous Steak Au Poivre with shoestring
fries. This meal is so delicious, I promise you will intentionally eat it slowly because you don't want it to be gone so fast. Some red wine, couple Moretti's & the Chocolate Trio for desert and as they say on Strong Island "fuggettaboutit".
fries. This meal is so delicious, I promise you will intentionally eat it slowly because you don't want it to be gone so fast. Some red wine, couple Moretti's & the Chocolate Trio for desert and as they say on Strong Island "fuggettaboutit".Last side note is that the bathroom is a cool experience too as you have to walk up a tight route iron spiral staircase where you find a tarot card reader waiting to tell your fortune if you are so inclined. All this character adds to the dynamic of this incredible SoHo bistro. Make it a stop on your restaurant tour ASAP.
Raoul's
Raoul's
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