Menu - Augustine

Curiously enough, even though we have stayed at the Beekman Thompson hotel twice (the restaurant is located in the hotel 's ground floor , we have never dined a... read more Curiously enough, even though we have stayed at the Beekman Thompson hotel twice (the restaurant is located in the hotel 's ground floor , we have never dined at Augustine before. Upon learning that Markus Glocker, the illustrious Michelin star Chef of Bâtard Tribeca took the reins of Augustine, we felt we couldn 't procrastinate any longer. And a right decision it was! Great delicious food, expertly prepared and appetizingly plated. Such a great balance of the traditional French fare, bistro style, served in a typical Belle Epoque brasserie interior, and a modern twist, newer and surprising ingredients, with the addition of the Chef 's native Austrian staple dishes (Beef Goulash with buttermilk spätzle, chicken dumplings, veal schnitzel, or the Viennese wedding soup all of the above combined to create an entirely positive dining experience. What a delight! The lovable service provided by Katya, the affordable prices (a true epitome of rapport qualité prix , and a nice wine list all were an added perk. We already booked our second dinner there, in less than a month. Highly recommended.

This restaurant is a slice of Paris. Elegant, classic decor, efficient and crisp service, and excellent cuisine. Prices are expectedly high but fair given the q... read more This restaurant is a slice of Paris. Elegant, classic decor, efficient and crisp service, and excellent cuisine. Prices are expectedly high but fair given the quality of the cuisine and preparation. My wife and I came for a special dinner. I had the yellowtail crudo appetizer (shared with my wife), beef goulash and my wife had the poitrine of duck. Soooo delicious! Portions didn't look huge, but we were so full we didn't have room for dessert. Furthermore, the restaurant gave us two financiers when the check came. Nice touch! The Beekman hotel next door has a stunning lounge that you pass through to go to the restrooms. It's busy all the time. Why not treat yourself once in a while and make the trip? P.S. I recommend this more highly than the more famous and extremely busy Baltazar in SoHo.