Le Veau d’or is a classic French bistro taken over 2 years ago by the folks who do Frenchette but it was established in 1937. It’s a small place with a very cozy feel. The red bench seating is matched with red seats on the chairs and red checkered cloths on the table matched with embroidered napkins. Classic tunes are in the background and the walls are filled with art and mirrors. It’s set below street level so no windows and lowered lighting with a small bar along one wall. This is a tough reservation to get at dinner so we decided to try it at lunch. Service was super, -very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful – and let us know we were welcome to have the table as long as we wanted. The format is a fixed price menu with many choices for each course. We had a hard time making choices and the server suggested adding one as a course to split, a perfect solution. They are known for their martinis with their unique “our way” being the chilled gin in one glass and a side of soda and vermouth with a twist. I found it refreshing and tasty. When in NYC don’t miss this place, the whole experience is fantastic and the food divine.
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Food
Martinis our way with the gin in the fluted glass and the soda and vermouth on ice on the side. A wonderful way to keep it cold but not diluted.
The omlette was French style filled with Comté cheese and made with lovely orange eggs yolks that gave it a fabulous color. It was so moist and tender – what a treat.
The carrot salad was another appetizer option and the server brought one to us because she didn’t want us to miss it. (She could tell we were into food). The two colors of carrots were mixed with cumin and raisins to a tasty effect. It was great and we were so happy to get to try it too.
We split the lobster salad, which was another main course choice. Tons of lobster was dressed with a tarragon mayo. The larger pieces were with the greens on top and the tail was packed with a chopped mix of it all. It was delicious.
Confit de canard was moist duck with tons of mushrooms and frisee in a tasty sauce. Some tender roast potatoes rounded out this good plate.
Calf’s liver was outstanding. A bit of vinegar and raisins in the sauce mixed perfectly with the tender moist pieces of liver. This was really yummy – even if you’re not a die hard liver lover.
Fries were crisp with a tasty potato interior. I added them to round out the liver plate. They came with mayo and were hot and delicious.
Île Flottante is a dessert they are famous for. A thick rich sabayon type sauce surrounded a meringue topped with toasted slivers of almonds. This was rich yet divine and plenty for 2. The creamy sweet essence made a perfect closing for a fine meal.
Very impressive!
Thanks! It was an amazing experience!
This meal looks devine! I love the server brought you the additional dish because she didn’t want you to miss it. That is the kind of place I love. Lots of pride in their products. Thanks for sharing!
You’re so welcome! It’s so magical when you and the restaurant are in sync!