Le Refuge

Average User Rating

Exceptional

About Le Refuge

Le Refuge is a French (Bistro) restaurant located in the Upper East Side neighborhood at 166 E. 82nd St. (bet. Lexington & 3rd Aves.) in New York, NY 10021. Le Refuge has been described as an Exceptional French (Bistro) restaurant and has received an average rating of 7 by our members.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: French (Bistro)
Accepts Credit Card: N/A
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: N/A
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Le Refuge

food		“...The Scene In the mid-1990s, chef Pierre Saint-Denis purchased a 19th-century Victorian manor on historic City Island. This mile-and-a-half of land is b... “... Really lovely. food and Service were great... “...The food is ok and the ambiance is nice, but there are better French/ French like restaurants around at a much better price (think Camaje, La Sirene, 26 seats)...
ambiance		“...What a surprize in this boring neighborhood. Love the design of the place - feels like Soho or the West side...
service		“... However, we are unlikely to go back because while the service was good in terms of responsiveness to our needs, it was standoffish and we did not get a welcoming feeling from the staff -- we got a "look" despite tipping 22% in cash on a $100 bill, and not so much as a goodbye when we left, despite it being quite a small space...
value		“...I liked the restaurant and the food, the service was SLOW, to slow !!! Good prices ....
restaurant		“... Once home to a sea captain, the mansion has been turned into the kind o. Saint-Denis named it Le Refuge after his Upper East Side Manhattan restaurant... “... Place was pretty quiet but when we left at 8:30pm the place was PACKED! So I guess it isn't a secret how neat this restaurant is - particularly in the boring section of the Upper east side where it is located... “...The food is ok and the ambiance is nice, but there are better French/ French like restaurants . The restaurant is quiet and the servers are attentive...
long		“...The Scene In the mid-1990s, chef Pierre Saint-Denis purc. This mile-and-a-half of land is buttressed by lighthouses and surrounded by long Island Sound... “... we got our appetizers pretty quickly but then the entrees took a long time. it was a nice place for a date though so we will probably try it again at ... “... It took some time to flag down the head of the house to get menus,. Our food took forever to arrive and empty plates sat on our table for way too long...
duck		“... The D. The bottom floor is a French restaurant that offers a three-course prix-fixe menu including such classics as bouillabaisse and duck l'orange... “...We have been to this new neighborhood restaurant four or five times and were encouraged that we had a new spot to call our own. However, on our last vi... “...The duck a l'orange was excellent, and the wild salmon very good, and the decor very cozy. However, we are unlikely to go back because while the servic...

All Reviews for Le Refuge

Abigail
November 16, 2009

Food

8

Decor

6

Service

6

My boyfriend took me to LeRefuge for our anniversary and we had an enjoyable evening ever. We enjoyed every part of our meal. First, we started with crab cakes and goat cheese salad that my boyfriend and I shared. The duck is awesome! We tried their Striped bass and Lamb chops which was the house special this evening. They were great and the bread was also delicious, soft as can be and perfect for dipping in your sauce. We will definitely be back and hopefully not only during our anniversaries. Love to spend time with my boyfriend at this very nice restaurant.

I Ate:
Overall Rating

7

"Exceptional"