Bar Bête
$$$ • French, Cocktail Bar Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Bar Bête
Customers' Favorites
Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting and Sea Salt
Crispy Duck Fat Potatoes
Duck Fat Fried Potatoes
Black Bass En Croute
Leek Vinaigrette
Strawberry Sundae
Lobster Sausage
Patatas Bravas
Chocolate Cake
French Omelette
Bar Bête Reviews
189 ratings
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Fantastic. Cake slice and garlic aioli to die for. Every dish was so impressive. Super attentive service, rich and salty flavor across the board, and each dish did something different than what I’m used to. Comparable to Gramercy Tavern.
Had a wonderful birthday dinner here—the staff are boundlessly kind and thoughtful, while the dishes themselves are fresh, creative, and absolutely magnificent.
Can’t wait for our next visit.
Can’t wait for our next visit.
One of the best restaurants in nyc - my new favorite with exceptional food and service
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Bar Bête is a small restaurant that offers a variety of dishes, including tuna toast, duck fat potatoes, scallop crudo, and ricotta gnudi. The tuna toast is especially praised for its lightness and flavor, and the chicken liver parfait and steak are considered must-try items. The duck and the wine are also highly recommended, especially the Provençal red that many guests enjoyed. Some dishes, like the ricotta and wagyu steak, were found to be flat or over salted by a few guests, and the leeks and chittara dishes were particularly noted for being too salty. The scallops were delicious, but the portion size was small. The restaurant has a cozy, European wine bar feel, with friendly staff who provide excellent service and help guests choose wines, often natural varieties. The ambiance is nice and suitable for dates or gatherings with friends, although some guests noted that the noise level can be loud, making conversation difficult. The chocolate cake with chocolate frosting remains a favorite and is considered one of the best baked goods. Overall, Bar Bête offers refined yet casual dining with shareable dishes and simple desserts, making it a neighborhood gem worth multiple visits.