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Raoul's
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MICHELIN
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MICHELIN Guide: Good cooking
In a city that changes faster than you can go from uptown to down, Raoul’s (open since the 1970s) is a stalwart—here long before SoHo was a brand name. Once inside, order a cocktail and admire the art-filled walls; it’s a veritable walk down memory lane for the bohemian set. This is a place where diners return for consistently well-prepared French American cooking. The kitchen has a delicate touch as seen in the golden-brown jumbo lump crab beignets with a drizzle of Fresno chili remoulade. Duck cooked to medium-rare accompanied by seared foie gras and duck confit on a bed of lentils is a delight. Few things beat profiteroles filled with vanilla ice cream and served with a tableside pour of hot fudge.
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Features
CUISINES
French
Meal types
Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Visa
Location
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Hours
Open until 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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4.4
441 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
120
Average
37
Poor
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Terrible
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Always On The Go
London110 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
Raoul’s delivers to its reputation and hype. Best steak I’ve had in the city hands down. It really is an all round superb experience. Service is top, food was delicious, and the ambiance / vibe was special. I was particularly impressed with the way they handled my dairy allergy - a lot of restaurants of this caliber and style would’ve stated “comes as is” but in this case, they offered the sauce on the side, and it was still outstanding. Very impressed!
Written January 28, 2025
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san_mvb
Queretaro City705 contributions
Mar 2025 • couples
We had dinner there, although getting a reservation was almost impossible. We had dinner at 10:30pm.
I really found it a great place, it has a very very good atmosphere, noisy but very entertaining.
really nice.
the steak in pepper sauce is the best I've ever tasted!
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Written March 10, 2025
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DTMNyc
Alpine92 contributions
Oct 2022 • couples
Raoul’s has always been our go-to place for special nights or just wanting to have an overall memorable dining experience. It’s cozy atmosphere is complimented by artfully decorated walls. Cocktails are perfectly crafted and there is an extensive wine list. Every dish is a culinary delight and always leaves us scrapping any remaining morsels off of the plates as not wanting to waste a drop. Desserts are few in selection but so delicious that one must not pass up a proper ending to a wonderful meal. And if its a birthday, they present your birthday under a harden spun sugar “shroud” that is, itself, a unique treat to savor.
Although Raoul’s is small in size and seating, thus can be difficult securing a reservation, they don’t rush you at all to turn the table and let you enjoy a relaxing meal. Raoul’s is a truly unique and memorable dining experience that should be at the top of your NYC dining list!
Written October 12, 2022
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vz86
13 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
This used to be a New York institution but it has fallen into the trap of greedy, fee-hungry automation through its use of the Resy app and lack of human discretion, like so many other tourist traps. My husband and I both independently frequent this restaurant with clients and coworkers as we travel to NYC often for work. We were in NYC this weekend with our 3-year-old daughter and had a reservation for Raoul's for Sunday dinner. On Sunday morning very early, my husband pulled his back out. At 7am, I canceled our Sunday evening dinner reservation, nearly 11 hours in advance (their policy is 12 hours cancellation). They charged me the $150 cancellation fee even though I wrote to them explaining what happened, and even though they surely filled the table given the Resy notify lists they had that for that evening. They have no customer loyalty. We will not be returning, and my husband will have them removed from his company's list of recommended restaurants to take clients.
Written December 17, 2024
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Alice P
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • friends
While the food is good at best, I’m not sure the long wait, rude staff, and challenging dining experience is worth it.
We wanted to try something unique for a friend’s birthday and was recommended to come here for the burger. So we lined up early to put our names down. They only serve 20 burgers a night, only at the bar, and the bar only has 8 seats.
We knew there would be a long wait, but we were annoyed to see diners at the bar linger and order another round of drinks, instead of allowing the restaurant to turnover the tables quicker to seat the other people waiting to eat. We were having a conversation and joking about dining etiquette, like “hello, read the room, take your drinks to the upstairs lounge.” Little did we know, staff would be eavesdropping on our conversation and taking it one step further.
As soon as we were seated, management stormed over and scolded us like we were children about cursing. It’s one thing if we were being rude to other diners or at the staff, sure, 100% kick us out, but in a group conversation? Apparently, NO CURSING ALLOWED, even in your group conversations. I thought we walked through the doors of the restaurant and were transported out of New York City.
Does scarcity make something valuable? Well if you have the time and patience, you too can give it a whirl. Hopefully you have a better experience than us.
Written June 23, 2024
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FoggMurphys
281 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
We’ve been going to this restaurant for years on every trip to NY but this time we were very disappointed.
I ordered the seared foie gras at €36. My husband and I were going to share it and thank goodness we didn’t as you practically needed a magnifying glass to see it. A very small portion though it tasted good. My husband was happy with his oysters.
Then I had lobster risotto $56 which was claggy in texture and covered in Parmesan which should never be added to an Italian seafood dish. It was also very salty.
My husband ordered the dover sole at $76 as it is his favourite fish. He expected a whole fish but instead he got a pile of smaller fillets. Again not great.
The bill with 2 beers and one cocktail was $260.
We will not be rushing back although the place was full so presumably most customers are happy.
Written September 21, 2023
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Dalecorp
Paradise Valley2042 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
On a first visit to Raoul’s on the recommendation of many, we certainly don’t know what all of the fuss is about?!?
The establishment is highly energetic on the level of a rock concert unable to hear oneself think coupled by overly cramped bustling surroundings and accompanied by solid, capable and attentive servicing. Unfortunately, the cuisine was at best very good and amidst a sampling, only the “watermelon salad” was exceptional, while the renowned “steak poivre” was at best middling. Worthy of special note, the crème brûlée desert was extraordinary, but given the surrounds not worthy of a return engagement.
Written August 24, 2024
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Tom L
Ottawa467 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
We had a great night at Raoul's ! We showed up without reservations. The place was absolutely slammed. We ordered drinks at the bar and bided our time on the second floor up the winding staircase. There is comfy seats up there where you can have your tarot cards read.
Once our seats were ready at the bar we made our way down. We were served throughout the night by the charming Angus. There was a crush all around us having a good time ordering bottles of champagne.
We tucked into frisée salad, roast chicken, mussels with frites & a very delicious bottle of Bouvier Marsanny white. All the dishes were simply prepared and spot on.
The staff were friendly. Everyone around us at the bar were very approachable in striking up conversation. I think you'll enjoy yourself here.
Written November 23, 2023
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Travelers J&E
New York City535 contributions
Oct 2024 • friends
Met some friends for Sunday Lunch at Raoul's. The fact that their famous burger was now added to the regular menu was enough incentive.
Their wine menu is extensive and offers good variety, unfortunately it's almost impossible to find reasonably priced wine in NYC restaurants.
We were really hungry and knew exactly what we wanted to order. We had been recommended to get the Frisee Salad, the Artichoke, of course the Burger and the Steak au Poivre. We added the Schnitzel, which looked good on the menu.
It was a lot of food but it was worth it.
The salad contained a poached egg and lardons, excellent balance of ingredients. Definitely recommend it. Do note that the Schnitzel comes with a very similar salad as a side.
The artichoke was very simple but well made. The dressing though... a bit too eggy for my taste.
The Schnitzel was probably the star of the meal. Perfectly cooked, well garnished and very flavorful.
The Burger... hmmm.... i'm sorry to say it was just ok. Definitely nothing to write home about. So either the chef was having a bad day or it is not what it used to be but the bottom line is... if you pick Raoul's just for the burger, think twice!
The Steak Au Poivre was properly cooked, very tasty, the sauce was delicious and the french fries were perfect. That one is also definitely worth it.
For dessert we got the Profiteroles... they were very normal. Not good, not bad.
Overall i would definitely go back but maybe drink house wine and take the artichoke and burger out of my order. And maybe pick a different dessert.
Written October 7, 2024
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Michael D
13 contributions
Mar 2022 • couples
Small, intimate, dripping with atmosphere, simply wonderful food and service. We were looking for an olde New York type of place, none over the run with tourists normal lineials. Raoul’s s checks all the boxes. It’s simply a fun casual, non-pretentious place. Everything prepared very carefully, with great attention, never simply slapped on the plate.
If you want to be hip in the village, have a truly great meal and a wonderful atmosphere, this is for you.
Written March 24, 2022
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Conny Wylie
Ottawa1016 contributions
Dec 2023 • solo
Raouls in the Soho Building is a classic French restaurant. The wait to score a seat here is ludicrous. It has been around since the 70's and survived all things disastrous
in NYC and just seems to get better with time although there is no Michelin Star on the
horizon. Raouls offers fine steak, fish and Alsation cuisine in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. The dinner menu sports classics like: Maine Lobster Tortellini, the signature Steak au Poivre, Pasta Al Ceppo with braised Lamb and the much sought after, French-styled house Cheeseburger. I devoured my Cod with Scallops & Shrimp, with gusto. The food here is well executed and solid.
Written December 23, 2023
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michelinbreizh
Valmorel34 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Very good evening at Raoul's! We are well received and the service is flawless. The dishes are very good, particularly the famous pepper steak which we choose instantly…. Small downside on the wine list which very quickly becomes excessive…..
Written June 16, 2024
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Michael W
66 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
The vibe is great. The service is good. The bartender was amazing. But for me, the food was just ok. Maybe I didn't get it. The famous burger was a pepper infested piece of meat. Not for me at all. The fries were underdone. My breakfast sandwich was not very good either and my wife's pancakes were too thick for us. I wanted to badly to love it but left saying ok, I'm glad I went but this will be my last visit.
Written April 4, 2024
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Michel1971
38 contributions
Nov 2022 • friends
The restaurant, which is touted a Soho culinary institute, has a very snobbish vibe. They treat their clients differently depending on wether or not your a celebrity. As for the food, it is good, but there are plenty of restaurants out there serving better French cuisine at a better price.
Written November 13, 2022
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Gary T
Austin1053 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
The food and service here are both 5 star. My daughter and each I had a steak and it was delicious. My wife had COD and she loved it as well. Service is 5 star, attentive without being intrusive.
On the night we were there the place was jammed full of people. The tables are much to close together and you feel like you are eating with the people at tables around you.
It is quite expensive but it's NYC.
Written December 14, 2024
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