Cafe Luxembourg - NY 10023

Great date spot to grab a meal. It's probably geared moreso to that because of the intimate nature of this venue. All the tables here is cozy and in close quarters. Food was tasty and good. I have the salmon and it was about a 2.5-3oz portion of salmon. I got it cooked medium rare and the flavor was there with the sauce was good as well. I added sautéed spinach with it and that was tasty as well. Nice light flavor on it. The Luxemburger and fries my date had was good too. The fries are really good here. Nice flaky Exterior with soft interior. Lightly salted and overall good! Burger was medium rare and was good as well. I suggest adding cheese or bacon to give it an extra layer of flavor. The burger could use some salt or something whilst being cooked to add to the experience. Got 4 drinks as well. 2 each. They were good too. Service was attentive and no qualms there. After tip and meal, ended up at a little over $200. This place isn't a value proposition. Per person you'll probably at least spend about 60 bucks so come with your wallet. If you can afford it, it's a nice option. You get what you pay for here.

We were going to a show at Beacon Theatre on a Friday night so decided to stop at Cafe Luxembourg. We arrived at around 5pm without a reservation but they were able to seat us. We timed it well as about 20 minutes after we arrived the place was completely full. We had never visited this restaurant before but the atmosphere was great and it felt like being in a bistro in France. We started with the Oysters, which were lovely and fresh. I then ordered the molues frites and my other half ordered the branzino. Both of us loved our dishes, the sauce with the mussels was so tasty and I highly recommend asking for some bread to mop the leftover sauce up. We decided to share the lemon meringue dessert, which had the perfect balance between lemon tartness and the sweetness of the meringue. Service was prompt without ever feeling rushed and our server was very attentive. Prices are a little high but given the area that is to be expected. There is nothing groundbreaking with this place, it’s just classic food done well. We also shared a bottle of wine and our total bill, including tax and tip, was $260. A little expensive but to be expected for the area. We both agreed that if we had another show at the Beacon we would probably stop here again.

Prototypical French restaurant with super attentive staff. Inside seating looks kinda packed. We enjoyed the weather and air outside dining. Only got to try the burger with fries. It was cooked perfect with some juice running. The fries are more on the airer side. The pair the meal with Mayo, ketchup, and house sauce which was excellent.

Café Luxembourg is love at first sight! Our server was fantastic—attentive and caring. The food was absolutely delicious. It’s a small, classic American restaurant with a rich history. I was happy to find a cozy table for dinner, but I had made a reservation in advance. I highly recommend doing the same if you want a chance to get a table here!

I could not make a reservation during the day before 8pm. When I arrived without reservation at 545 they had a table or seat at the bar. And outside was completely free (might have been quite warm). The burger and french fries were delicious. It felt there were too many waiters walking and looking around for work. Slightly restless feeling

This was my first time here, every- time I passed it was packed- I see why. This is an upper west side staple. Sit inside outside at the bar, service is fantastic. Everyone smiles and greets you like you’re a regular. The manager even came over the see how our meal was - it’s was delish. The eggs cooked to perfection, crispy shoestring fries and a fresh salad. It was my friend’s birthday so they added a custom plate and candle. Cant wait to go back !

This legendary spot has been around for nearly 50 years — a true hidden gem of New York, tucked away on the Upper West Side, far from the city’s usual hustle. If I hadn’t heard about it in advance, I would’ve never thought to walk in — I’m not yet skilled at spotting diamonds in the rough. Despite the place being packed (as it always is), we were greeted warmly and kindly, even though we arrived completely unannounced. They managed to find us a table — not the coziest one (near the door with the exit sign), but we didn’t mind at all. We were just excited to try the famous lobster roll and fries. Word is, the fries here are made from scratch, old-school style — not those sad frozen ones you get everywhere else. The bun is a soft, pillowy potato roll, and the lobster is incredibly fresh, served in generous chunks. At $45, it’s a solid choice for a quick, satisfying lunch. A special thank you to manager Slava, who made us fall in love with this place. Now we can’t wait to come back — and maybe even become regulars.

Really tasty food and a very attentive server, Aby. Manager Slava was in charge of the section where we were seated, and he checked on us many times, making sure that we were enjoying every single bite. The special salads with cherry tomatoes and the other one with lettuce, turmeric, and asparagus were so fresh and tasty; we couldn't ask for more. Very generous measurement for the espresso martini.