I was told that this place is very scene-y, so I was skeptical of the food. And while it is definitely scene-y - I've never seen so many pairs go in and out of a single stall bathroom on a Thursday at 7pm - the food is really good and worth the visit on its own.
Usually I avoid fillet mignon in favour of meatier cuts, but the steak au poivre is delicious and reminded me of how good a lean, tender steak could be - highly recommend.
I'd suggest making a res, the day we tried to walk-in, they were booked for the evening, there is bar seating you can hang out for, but we got really lucky and snagged a table from a no-show reservation.
In all, if you're looking for a French bistro style meal, Lucien is a great option, if you're looking to be seen, then it's great for that too.
Great drinks and dishes. Very crowded and can’t even hear myself talking but you might bump into famous people which is why people seem to squeeze themselves having drinks. (V casual)
Wine selection is reasonably priced.
This is a quaint little French restaurant on the border of the Lower East Side and Chinatown. The food here was incredible and so was the waitstaff! Attentive and "Johnny On the Spot!"
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