Lucien
Company Details
Tuesday: 10AM-12AM
Wednesday: 10AM-12AM
Thursday: 10AM-12AM
Friday: 10AM-1AM
Saturday: 10AM-1AM
Sunday: 10AM-12AM
Contact Information
New York, New York, 10009
United States
Lucien Reviews
Submitted by Kristina I on 08/27/2022
Kristina I 5 stars rating.
I had been wanting to try Lucien for a long time, and so when my sister was visiting it felt like a perfect opportunity to try it out!! Seafood was delicious & fresh — the grilled octopus amazing. Be prepared to spend upwards of $20 for a simple salad (arugula, parm cheese and fennel) and $17 for a soup. Pricey, but worth it.
Submitted by Maya Batat on 07/27/2022
Maya Batat 3 stars rating.
Basically as everyone else writes- the place is tiny and half of it is laid out on the sidewalk on a pretty dirty street. We had a reservation for 9pm on a Friday and didn’t get sat until 9:45. The crowd is a mix, but mostly younger artsy. The food was actually amazing. I had the scallops, tuna, steak, and escargot. All delicious. If you have patience and don’t mind eating on a busy, dirty sidewalk, I do recommend.
Submitted by BRoOkLyN on 07/06/2022
BRoOkLyN 5 stars rating.
Not sure where to start. I've been eating here for 10 years. Food is amazing! Atmosphere is authentic NYC and French fusion. Drinks are unique and taste great. Staff is friendly, but do expect the staff members that are French to be very..... French. I have met the Father and son owners. Father passed away, but his son is keeping the vibe and the place going. Seating is tight, but no one is in your personal space. This is New York and Lucien represents that to the the fullest. Now, the con is it's on the pricey side, but not outrageous. You won't mind or care about that because the food, the experience, the history of pictures on the wall, and the staff will make it all worth it. Love this place and if you ever go to NYC make sure you grab some food. Tell him I sent you.
Submitted by Brett East on 04/09/2022
Brett East 5 stars rating.
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.
Submitted by Hart on 03/16/2022
Hart 1 stars rating.
I've heard so many good things about this establishment and was looking forward to a great meal. It was mediocre, and the portion to value was way overpriced. The Escargot and Onion soup were the good.
Just to be clear, I know it's my responsibility to check my bill; however, a Lucien staff member swiped my credit card at the table and added a 28% tip without consulting me. I normally give +20% on average when I dine, and it is not the extra 8%; it's the nerve and audacity to just add a tip in the first place. There is nowhere on their website that states they automatically add a tip.
Though very NY, with its energy. It's more of a scene than quality and value. I don't recommend this establishment.
Submitted by H K on 02/16/2022
H K 4 stars rating.
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.
Submitted by Ken Hom on 01/18/2022
Ken Hom 5 stars rating.
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!"
Submitted by Edmund Fournier on 11/21/2021
Edmund Fournier 5 stars rating.
A fantastic little French café! Just happened upon it on a Saturday night while exploring for a place to have dinner with my partner. We didn’t have a reservation so we couldn’t sit inside but the host sat us at a cozy, little table outside under a heat lamp. The wine selection is excellent and the prices are reasonable. I had the duck for dinner and it was amazing! Will definitely make a reservation next time as the inside of the restaurant looks quite charming. The staff was lovely as well. Can’t wait to come back!
Submitted by Olivier Belval on 09/23/2021
Olivier Belval 1 stars rating.
I was so excited to enjoy a cassoulet, I was told that, of course, since Lucien passed away, quality was not the same. But it is just the worst restaurant I experienced in NYC so far. 40 minutes to be seated with a reservation, half the entrees menu were strikethrough (of course, included the Cassoulet). 3 back and forth to have a wine because the menu was not updated, either the wine was not anymore available, or they brought a 5 year younger wine for the same price! Food was acceptable, but not worth the price at all… Entrees came before the appetizer we had to cancel.!!! Cherry on the cake when we discovered we were charged $4 for a white, dry, disgusting bread… Lucien should roll over in his grave! To avoid if you want to have a sense of French food and welcome…
Submitted by Victor Gonzalez on 09/12/2021
Victor Gonzalez 5 stars rating.
My wife and I enjoyed this little downtown restaurant very much! The food is simple excellent.. we ordered Wild Salmon and Scallops and it was amazing.. one of my tops restaurants right now!!
