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Name: Pastis
Address: 9 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10014
Telephone: (212) 929-4844
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

Pastis

4.0

662 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Pastis is a French bistro located in Manhattan's meatpacking district opened by Keith McNally. Executive Chef Pascal Le Seac'h prepares a menu that combines hearty Provençal dishes with moderately-priced bistro fare. The bar serves a range of house cocktails, wines by the glass, carafe or bottle, and several varieties of pastis, an anise-flavored aperitif from the south of France.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Continental
Hours of Operation
Pastis will be closed for renovations beginning in February 2014. We plan to reopen as soon as possible. In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy one of our sister restaurants; Balthazar, Morandi, Minetta Tavern, Schiller's Liquor Bar and Lucky Strike.
Phone number
(212) 929-4844
Website
http://www.pastisny.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Pascal le Seac’h

Location
9 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014
Neighbourhood
Meatpacking District
Cross Street
Little West 12th St.
Parking Details
Hudson & Jane Street is closest lot.
Public Transit
A,C,E,L to 14th street-walk two blocks west to Ninth Avenue & two blocks south to Little West 12th. 1,9,2,3 to 14th Street at Seventh Avenue, walk three blocks west to Ninth Avenue & two blocks south to Little West 12th.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 662 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
3.9Service
4Ambience
0.8Value

Noise • Energetic

662 Reviews

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Brooke
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great meal at one of my favorite spots in the city. Service was excellent despite the fact they were closing just a day later for over a year hiatus! You would've had no idea based on the great attitudes. Food was outstanding as usual. Can't wait for the re opening already!
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foodfate
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2014
overall3food3service3ambience4
Managed to make it to Pastis before it closed for work to be done on the building. Ambience and atmosphere was great - what you expect from a big, busy brunch venue on a sunny winter Sunday. I had heard about Pastis for years and when finally living in NYC, couldn't wait to go. Everything was definitely good but I must be honest that it probably didn't live up to the hype. A very good place for brunch though and I look forward to seeing what they do when they eventually reopen.
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Maria
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2014
overall3food3service3ambience2
The food was alright. I had high expectations going in because I have been to France and fell in love with the food and pastis did not meet was not as fabulous as I had hoped. It is also very loud and expensive.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place in a cozi ambient. It. was a great night with a very good food.
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Gemkris
Liverpool
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2014
overall5food5service4ambience5
We were recommended this place by a friend who said we couldn't have our first trip to New York without experiencing this place! My god she was so right! This place is heavenly! Everything about it is fabulous, I could of sat for hours drinking coffee and soaking up the amazing atmosphere! Food is glorious and service outstanding, our order came slightly late but the staff were onto it straight away and even gave us 2 free coffees which i thought was lovely! I will be coming back to New York and this will be my first stop!!
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Carol
Berkshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2014
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great brunch menu. Total buzz even at 11am and very welcoming!! Eggs Benedict awesome
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Maxcat
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2014
overall2food3service1ambience3
As soon as we sat down for brunch our table had an issue in that it was not level and rocking. The service was not very attentive in that we had to wait for long periods without service. It took ages for us to order our food. There were plenty of staff but eye contact was not being made with customers.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami - Dade
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and cute place. No complaints!
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HoneyBrownFoodie2dine
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2014
overall5food5service4ambience4
I have always loved Pastis. The food is excellent and the atmosphere has always been so very chic. I am going to miss it when it closes in a few months... Always a great dining experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2014
overall4food4service3ambience4
I've eaten here a dozen times, yet this is the first time everything was not perfect. We had an early reservation and we were on time and had no problem getting our table. But, the wait time to order the amount of time it took to get the food and the quality of the food was all slightly below what I'm accustomed to at this amazing restaurant. It seems everybody knows that it's closing at the end of the month and there is an overall sadness in the air.
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HawksFan
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
my most favorite restaurant in my most favorite city for my birthday! Flew in for the Super Bowl, called and got the last reservation for Friday 1-31-14. Couldn't be better...sat at the same table, in the same chair as Richard Sherman had just vacated! BEST Food, Bonnie was an AWESOME server, a little bobble at the bar with an Old Fashion that wasn't quite what my dinner partner liked, but quickly was made up with a terrific substitution cocktail. steak tartare, scallops and steak bearnaise for the table! Everyone LOVED it! Topped it off with a delicious cup of coffee before heading out to the Upper East Side to Celebrate my birthday! (The ONLY thing better would have been a birthday confectionery to share for the table!) Wonderful Time!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2014
overall3food4service4ambience2
My husband and I enjoyed our night out.!the only thing is, we were surprised just how loud it was. We will go back when they reopen.
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CharlotteA
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place had have for years. My family goes there to celebrate, contemplate, mediate and just have good food and great fun!
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Negroni39
Toronto
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2014
overall2food3service2ambience4
Had another great dinner at Pastis. Always consistent. Service left a bit to be desired this time. Waiter was rushed, too busy and spoke way too fast! But had a great cod dish and steak. Very good. Would recommend you just get wine by the carafe. We were encouraged to go for a bottle but everyone around us was doing the carafe thing and it's a lot cheaper.
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Ronaldo
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2014
overall4food3service1ambience2
Very noisy,table very closer,wine served in cup ,not glass wine,warm,maybe will be good for brunch ,not for dinner.
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EvilMitch
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2014
overall3food3service1ambience2
The food is fine. Service however ... Not so much. The hostess tried to stick us at a table behind the wait station where one would always feel crowded and cramped. The room is perhaps the noisiest in NYC. Renovations should help.
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RogerB
Atlanta Metro
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, as well as service. Prices were extremely reasonable compared to other restaurants in the same neighborhood.
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SarahBelgium
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
A little piece of France in the Meatpacking!
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Madison
Toronto
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2014
overall3food3service4ambience4
I enjoyed the coffee, excellent service and the very nice Parisian Bistro style décor. I didn't like the Eggs Benedict. The eggs came undercooked with runny whites although I asked for medium and there wasn't any finesse to the sauce of the dish generally. I wouldn't order it here again. On the other hand my dining partner ordered a straightforward breakfast of fried eggs, home fried potatoes and a side of bacon and a side of sausage with toast. All delicious! Sides of meat were $6.00 each, a bit steep but very tasty. I will for sure go back to Pastis but order something else for breakfast next time.
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BZ24
San Francisco
122 reviews
vip
4.0
122 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience5
Love this place, its casual, its comfortable, and yyou can alwasy count on a great experience. I travel to NYC for business and always make this a "must" - recommend the onion soup, just because its the best ever! But, really you can't go wrong with anything on menu. This last visit we had 5 at our table and there was a very large group in the same area, no problem! We felt like we were eating at someone's home, they take care of you like its home. Nice.
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Ronnie
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a lovely gem in the Meat Packing District of New York. It reminded me very much of French restaurants. We enjoyed a basket of pastries and 1 croque monsieur. It was more than enough for 2 diners. The place is bustling for breakfast. Make reservations early if you know you will be in NYC within a week.
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Bar14
New York Area
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2014
overall5food4service4ambience4
I had a nice time at Pastis. I received my order in a timely manner and I really enjoyed the macaroni and cheese. My waiter was friendly and attentive.
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MargaretfromHouston
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience5
My friend and I from Texas, looked forward to lunch at Pastis after our Saturday in Chelsea, looking at art. We were not disappointed! We'd seen our art in Chelsea, then we took in the High Line, another fun thing, then we found our way to Pastis. We were seated promptly, right at the time of our 3:00 PM reservation, and (though being very chronologically-gifted ladies) were treated very nicely by all the staff. It was so much fun to look around to see what was going on, who our fellow diners were, and how pleasant the atmosphere was. We ordered drinks and lunch, each enjoying steak-frites - much more than humans should consume, and concluded that we would love to come back to Pastis.
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judy
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2014
overall5food5service4ambience3
Great bread, caesar salad, ravioli, and floating island desert. This place is a real favorite, go off hours to avoid noise.
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NativeNYer
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience4
Pastis is the classic MPD scene, day or night and the food is always spot on. This time we met friends for lunch, have been for dinner, have been for drinks, have been for brunch. Inside or out this is after all these years (was the first "PLACE" in MPD) it's still a place to see, be seen and enjoy.
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cesl
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2014
overall5food5service4ambience4
Absolutely perfect soupe a l'oignon and I know my onion soup.
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John
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2014
overall1food3service2ambience2
OK restaurant, but nothing special. Nice atmoshpere in general, but far too crowded and in my opinion, this place is too overrated. Prices were far too high for what you got. There are many more comfortable places with better food, at better prices.
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BeachLover
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2014
overall4food4service4ambience4
If you want to experience the feel of a french cafe in the US this is the spot. Great food and ambiance. Don't forget to take home a wheel of the homemade bread!!
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Dallas
Dallas
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great dependable food and extremely competent staff. Never misses.
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pjinpjs
Calgary
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2014
overall4food4service5ambience5
A great New York find - cool, intimate and upbeat, well appointed interior and perfectly, flattering lighting. Servers were accommodating, food divinely, delectably French, wine list all you could desire & ba artender who demonstrated he knew his way around a martini*. Have already highly recommended Pastis to my pals. *Suggest sending this year's Bond, Daniel Craig, a special invitation to try the orgasmic Onion Soup Gratinee, Steak Frites and Vesper martini - Absolutely Brilliant!
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Tacla
San Francisco
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2014
overall2food2service2ambience4
Maybe i was expecting too much, but i've found the place too noisy, we almost had to shout to each other. The menu was a tough one to choose from. I guess i was expecting more of a bistro, and most of the choices were regular fish and pasta, so i went for the special of the day which was a Samon ( a tastless one). My companion chose a Steak Tartare that was ok. The dessert again was a deception! Although the decor was nice, i will not recommend it to a friend. A curious fact, though, we had a hard time trying to make the reservation for the same day, which the restaurant won't take, but it was half empty.
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aguaderocio
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2014
overall1food1service2ambience4
A lot of people recommended us this famous place so we decided to have an excelent breakfast in Pastis. It definitely didnt live up to our expectations. There's no difiiculty in doing fried eggs and french fries! They were oily and made in a careless way. We come from Spain were we can boast of having a wonderdul gastronomy and have travelled the world, so we firmly believe that our breakfast was a rip off. We paid 52dollars for: two fried eggs and a few oily french fries and a litlle bit of bacon. We have had this breakfast in all countries in Europe and we have paid no more than 30dollars, and of course it was delicious! The only good thing in Pastis was the capuccino which was quite nice and the atmosphere.
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Jashim
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my girlfriend out for our anniversary a couple of years back and she really liked it, so we went back. Out first experience was amazing, so they did have an expectation to keep up with. They exceeded that. Their food is always fresh and has a multitude of flavors, never bland. Service was top notch and the atmosphere is very cozy. Around 730p or later you can get a nice candle lit dinner. Super romantic! Highly recommend anyone to try this fine fench cuisine restaurant.
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Wittyncharmeddiner
New York Area
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2014
overall3food3service3ambience4
Pastis is a go-to spot, so get a reservation. My Open-Table reservation was handled in a timely, friendly, and professional manner by the charming host staff. Our server greeted us quickly and offered us beverages. It was New Year's Day afternoon so we decided on Mimosas. They were quite tasty, but took a while to be delivered to the table because the bartenders were soooo busy. Call our meal a very late lunch or an early supper. For the two of us, we shared an order of Mussels in Pernod sauce (sublime!), a most-delicious arugula salad that was very simply dressed, and then a fantastic Croque Madame. Of course we had an order of frites as well -- you have to have them because they are just simply THAT GOOD! Wines by the glass are good too!
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Emh1
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2013
overall5food4service5ambience5
Perfect location for our Girks day out brunch ! Service was great - and the hit chocolates, pancakes,oatmeal, eggs and baguettes perfect for our meal! Located right by the High Line and next to great shoppes.
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Marina
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2013
overall4food3service5ambience4
We went on December 26th and the Christmas decoration was wonderful and gave the restaurant an incredible atmosphere. Food is really good and the special of the day (lobster ravioli) was amazing! Definetely will come back soon!
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BrennanF
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2013
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful location. The restaurant is Parisian bistro that has signs and tables literally transported from Paris! I have never had a bad meal here, I highly recommend the succulent braised beef with carrots and deserts, and of course the Pastis!
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OzVisitor
Central Coast
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2013
overall4food4service3ambience4
A piece of Paris in New York doing quality food
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lass77
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2013
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very cosy and great atmosphere. Good food and good service!
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didi
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2013
overall3food3service3ambience2
seating was inconvenient and crowded expected brunch with more variety on the menu portions were not generous wrote to have gluten sensitivity but no attention or solution was offered
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FAQs

Pastis is rated 4 stars by 662 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

9 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

Cross Street
Little West 12th St.
Neighbourhood
Meatpacking District
Hours of Operation
Pastis will be closed for renovations beginning in February 2014. We plan to reopen as soon as possible. In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy one of our sister restaurants; Balthazar, Morandi, Minetta Tavern, Schiller's Liquor Bar and Lucky Strike.
Cuisines
French, Continental
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Hudson & Jane Street is closest lot.
Public Transit
A,C,E,L to 14th street-walk two blocks west to Ninth Avenue & two blocks south to Little West 12th. 1,9,2,3 to 14th Street at Seventh Avenue, walk three blocks west to Ninth Avenue & two blocks south to Little West 12th.
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Pascal le Seac’h
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.pastisny.com/
Phone number
(212) 929-4844