Though its décor is minimal, featuring leather banquettes and French photographs, Steak Frites, a warm Parisian bistro in the heart of Tribeca, is inviting, its air fragrant with the lingering scent of home cooking. Its food is simple and authentic, a subtly sophisticated take on classic bistro fare, served by an unshakably accommodating wait staff.
Start with the romaine and arugula salad. For an entrée, our server recommended the entrecote de Paris, a dry-aged certified Angus rib eye, which is the house specialty. The meat was cooked to tender perfection, satisfying any carnivore’s appetite. On the lighter side, roll up your sleeves and feast on moules frites with classic preparations like vin blanc or Provençale. A meal at Steak Frites isn’t complete without a side of the truffle french fries (so good they’ll haunt you). And with its daily plate specials, this bistro will lure you back again and again. Steak Frites, 225 Varick Street, 212-463-7101.
