Cercle Rouge

I came here with a large group so we got a brunch special deal that was pretty sweet. The special consisted of choice of brunch entree, drink and shared dessert for $30 (including tax and tip).

I had the omelette with ham and goat cheese, which tasted quite good. It came with sausage, bacon and home fries. Really enjoyed the home fries- it was made out of regular potatoes and blue potatoes. They were just the right amount of crispiness with tons of flavor.

The dessert was Profiteroles and they were so delicious! Small cream puff like pastry with vanilla ice cream in the middle and lots of chocolate sauce coating the top.

Highlights:
Terrine De Foie Gras was the best!!! Very fresh and had a strong umami taste. It melted right in your mouth!
Salmon Quiche! Nicely cooked
Aioli Provenale nicely seared cod with herby grilled vegetables. Very brightening taste.
Love the French bread too

This review only pertains to the brunch menu.

I went here as part of a group of 7 for brunch on a Sunday. We were just about the only table inside on a pretty nice spring day in May. I would have preferred to sit outside but their outdoor seating area didn't have enough room for all of us. That said, I wish they had turned on the AC. It was rather muggy inside.

The brunch pre-fixe menu ($21.50) is not particularly unique. You can pretty much expect the basics here. I went with the eggs Benedict and added smoked salmon, which I think they charged an extra $6.00 for. Oh well. At least it was good.

Each of the brunch entrées comes with a choice of fresh orange juice, mimosa, bellini, or bloody Mary. I went with the bellini, and then another. The menu states all drink refills are $6. I get why for the alcohol, but $6 for an extra OJ? Really?

The hostess who seated us was very pleasant, and very authentic. She was Parisian, as noted by her accent.

As for the service, however, it started off kind of weak, and finished even weaker. Once our order was finally taken, it didn't take long for the food to come out of the kitchen, but once we were served, our waiter disappeared and literally never returned. It's as if he got fired between taking our order and us finishing our meals. Or maybe he just took a long cigarette and espresso break? In this regard, I really did feel like I was back in France from my days studying abroad, so if this place is aiming for an authentic French dining experience, they hit the nail on the head with our group.

Considering I had to ask for the check when we were the only table in the place, I'd say their staff ought to Cercle around the dining room more often before they land themselves in the Rouge.

Found this little gem of a French restaurant on West Broadway. It was a nice day and the outside seatings were packed. Luckily the indoor seatings were pretty empty, so we were able to get seated right away for a quick 30-minute lunch. After looking at the menu full of scrumptious French dishes, we both had our eyes on the pricey lobster club, and so glad we did. It was fantastic! Every bite was extraordinarily delicious and a transforming experience. When we stepped out of this little gem of a French restaurant, it was like stepping out of a portal from France back to Tribeca. Excellent!

Recently, my gastronomic experiences have been a repertoire of authentic French cooking. French food has never captured my attention much...until now. Sometimes, love takes time to develop.

Nice, classic decor with tiled floors, and vintage Centre Pompidou posters. I especially liked the Folies Bergere poster. I found myself gazing at it throughout dinner and fantasizing of near nude women and elaborate costumes. But I digress.

I had a Colomba wheat beer on tap. It hails originally from Corsica. I enjoyed every drop of it.

For dinner, I ordered the Onglet A Lechalotte. This is Hangar steak with bone marrow. The steak was tender and beautifully seasoned. But what won my heart was the bone marrow. The bone marrow comes inside a bone and you have to scoop it out. It has a jelly-like consistency with a very rich and fatty flavor. The marrow melts in your mouth immediately. Not something to eat everyday but a delicacy to savor every now and again.

For dessert, we shared the molten chocolate lava cake. One word to describe it: ECSTASY.

Food and service impeccable. I highly recommend this place.

Wanted to review Cercle Rouge for quite some time...

Like it here, the food is great, and they present their food very nicely. I also liked the decor of this restaurant, and the ambiance here. the food is decently priced, but it can get quite expensive if you order drinks and few appetizers to go with your food.

The Hanger Steak with veggies is very juicy and delicious. And the foie gras is simply amazing. Perhaps the best French food I have ever had.

I would say the customer service was great too, polite, fast, and helpful.

Go and try, you will adore it!

J ended up wanting to come here for some live music, K and I didn't have anything to drink here, but J and E had an old fashion and we shared a creme brulee and K and J had some fries.

I tried one and I thought the fries weren't really good to be eating and adding more calories.

The creme brulee was good though and service was good.

Fun times!

This place is super expensive - but hey, what can I say?

I stopped by with a group of friends and decided to dine at the bar. We're not fancy. We ordered a bottle of Sancerre and each ordered food. One of my friends ordered the wings, the other , some sort of soup, and my other friend ordered a chicken dish (with an overeasy egg draped on top of it and french fries). His food was wonderful (as I kept sneaking pieces off of his plate. I ordered a delicious steal sandwich that was to die for. It was a perfect medium rare and the bread was fairly toasted, which added more convenience in eating this sandwich. It was just great. Everyone seemed to enjoy the meals.

I am excited about their new burlesque shows starting soon! count me in!

Haven't been here in over a year! I miss this place ! The food is simple and extremely delicious! Our favorite brunch spot! My eggs Benedict with sausage, bacon and smoked salmon were to die for! We know the brunch menu pretty well, it's still as delicious as it was last year, probably even more delicious now! Can't wait for another time !

Very nice lunch. Place was half full on a Wednesday; busier than I expected. Decor is excellent. Background music was a mix of French songs and jazz. Just loud enough to cover conversations at other tables. They seem to try very hard at service. Unfortunately our waiter had a heavy Spanish accent so communication was a little awkward.

We split an order of the lamb meatballs as a starter - nice - served in a good sauce - I would order it again. For my entree, I had the petit cassoulet which was was good but mostly beans and bread - could have had a bit more pork or sausage - no duck was evident. My guest went with another starter - the terrine de foie gras - seemed like a generous portion and was well received.

Wines by the glass are a little expensive but a generous pour. List was extensive.

They have a three course prix fixe at lunch for $19.50 which would be a good choice.

I noticed several conversations in French at other tables. A manager was checking with each table; always a good sign. I was pleased overall and expect to be back.