Le Bateau Ivre

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Le Bateau Ivre

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Wed Feb 24 2010

Forget the city’s ubiquitous faux bistros—here’s the real thing. Mirrored walls allow for people-watching, and friendly diners swap recommendations over close-set tables. There’s a lot to recommend: Oysters with a glass of champagne (or a tasting tray of five wines for $20) make for a romantic late-night snack. Charred lamb chops, compact burgers and fish (like seared sea bass with leeks and tomato confit) are more substantial and deliciously hearty. Crowds usually thin out by 3am; stop by any earlier and you’ll need a reservation.

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Address:
Le Bateau Ivre 230 E 51st St
Midtown East
New York
10022-65

Cross Street:
between Second and Third Aves
Phone:
212-583-0579
Website:
lebateauivrenyc.com
Opening hours:
Daily 10:30am–4am
Transport:
Subway: E, V to Lexington Ave–53rd St; 6 to 51st St
Price:
Average main course: $25. AmEx, DC, Disc, MC, V
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1. Le Bateau Ivre
  - 230 E 51st St
    Midtown East
    New York
    10022-65
  - 212-583-0579
  - lebateauivrenyc.com
  - 40.755806,-73.969015

Categories:
Food & Drink
Facilities:
Eating & drinking facilities. Bar. Restaurant & bar facilities. Wine and beer only. Full bar. Notable wine list. Prix-fixe menu. Take out. Brunch. Vegetarian-friendly. Accessible facilities. Wheelchair access. Outdoor facilities. Outdoor dining
Good for:
Dating. Date night. Drinks. Bar scene. Going solo. Late night. Eating out. Dessert places. Romantic

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Visiting New York with my friend for a fortnight and enjoying it! We were in East Midtown and decided to have something simple for lunch and a glass of wine in the neighborhood. We found «Le Bateau Ivre» in Not For Tourists guide and decided to try it. We had three glasses of white wine and two tartines (open sandwiches) and as soon as we finished, the waiter rushed to bring the check. We paid a total cost of 61.5 dollars and decided to leave 4 dollars as tip. It was a quick simple lunch and the service was basic. Five minutes later and as we were walking along Third Avenue we were suddenly accosted by an irrate, foul-mouthed French server, threatening that he will call the police because we did not tip him enough and that this was illegal. When I said that I did not think so, he used an adoring set of f-off words as we stood stunned in the middle of the pavement, harassed and watched by the passersby. We decided to go back and complain to the (French) manager who was almost as arrogant. I am amazed that places like this are recommended in otherwise great city guides. Even if we were silly tourists who do not understand the tipping etiquette of New York, shouldn’ t they find another way to convince people to tip them more than chasing, threatening, insulting and swearing at them? If you are visiting New York, as they say in the local dialect: fuhgeddaboudit!

Yiannis Efthymiou Thu Aug 9 2012
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