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Le Rivage

Name: Le Rivage
Address: 340 West 46th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 765-7374
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

6036 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Le Rivage offers you a cozy, romantic French country atmosphere where traditional French cuisine is expertly prepared for your pleasure. Prices are delightfully affordable with incredibly rewarding selections; a true bargain in the heart of the theatre district.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 19, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, American, Burgers
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:45 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 765-7374
Website
http://www.lerivagenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Paul Denamiel
Private party facilities
We can accommodate 20 to 110 guests in a private dining capacity. Please contact the restaurant for your private dining needs.
Private party contact
Paul Denamiel: (877) 312-4814

Location
340 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
Cross street
Between 8th and 9th Avenues
Parking details
There is a private lot located across the street from the restaurant.
Public transit
C & E trains to 50th Street; N, R & W trains to 49th Street; 1 train to 50th Street; and all trains to Times Square/42nd Street.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

$45 Restaurant Week Lunch Prix-Fixe
$45.00 per person
Jul 18 - Aug 21, 2022
Join us for Restaurant Week at Le Rivage! Please visit our website to see our 3-course prix-fixe menu.
$42 Lunch Prix-Fixe
$42.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us for our pre-theater $42 Lunch Prix Fixe menu! We will offer a three course menu from 11:30am-1:30pm for $42 per person. Please see the menu posted on our OpenTable profile or our website. **Taxes, fees and service charges are not included in this price**
$60 Restaurant Week Dinner Prix-Fixe
$60.00 per person
Jul 18 - Aug 21, 2022
Join us for Restaurant Week at Le Rivage! Please visit our website to see our 3-course prix-fixe menu. We will also be offering our standard $60 prix-fixe menu from 4:30-7:30 PM, and our à la carte menu becomes available at 7:30 PM.

Popular dishes

Escargots de Bourgogne$18.00
Snails, Garlic Butter, Herbs, White Wine
Pâté de Campagne$16.00
Rustic Pork & Duck Recipe, Cornichons Duo de Moutarde
Baked Seafood Crêpe$21.00
Scallop, Shrimp, Mushroom Caramelized Onion & Bechamel
Soupe de Legumes$11.00
Vegetable Soup of the Day
French Onion Soup$16.00
Quiche Lorraine$15.00
Mushroom Risotto$14.00
La Bisque$13.00
Rustic Seafood Bisque with Sherry Wine

The Garden

Frisée aux Lardons$22.00
Curly Endive, Bacon, Garlic Aioli Dressing, Poached Egg
Romaine Heart Caesar Style$18.00
Roasted Beet Salad$16.00
Creme Fraiche, Mango Vinaigrette
Vegetable Couscous$18.00
Salade Composee$18.00
Mixed Salad and Vegetables Medley

Mussels

Farcies$16.00
Baked Mussels, Garlic Butter, Herbs & Breadcrumbs
Marinière$26.00
Steam Mussels, Shallots, White Wine, Fries
Armoricaine$26.00
Steam Mussels, Tomato, Saron, Seafood Sauce, Fries

Entrées

Truite Amandine$32.00
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout, Toasted Almonds Grilled Lemon, Brown Butter
Gambas Le Rivage$32.00
Shrimp, Mushroom & Onion Rice Pilaf, Merlot Wine Sauce
Seared North Atlantic Salmon$31.00
Crisped Skin, Mustard Sauce Dijonaise
Cordon Blue$30.00
Breaded Chicken Breast, Jambon de Paris Mushroom, Béchamel
Coq au Vin$30.00
Half Amish Chicken Braised In Red Wine, Mushroom
Boeuf Bourguignon$36.00
Boneless Short Rib Braised in Burgundy Wine
Heritage Hampshire Pork Chop$35.00
Tomato, Onion & Caper Confit Sauce Madère
Canard à L'Orange$42.00
Long Island Roast Duck, Orange Suprême, Sauce Bigarade
Ratatouille$28.00
Yellow Squash, Plum Tomato, Zucchini, Tomato Concassee
Steak Frites$38.00
Skirt Steak 100% Black Angus USDA
Filet Mignon$52.00
Creekstone Farm 100% Black Angus USDA
NY Strip Steak$48.00
Creekstone Farm 100% Black Angus USDA
Porter House Lamb Chops$48.00

Burgers & Sandwices

Available with "PEAF" a Vegan Patty Option

French Onion Soup Burger$27.00
NYC Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash's ONLY Two~Time Judges Choice Winner
Steak au Poivre Burger$26.00
Two 4oz Pat Lafrieda Blended Patties Fully Cooked Mushroom Fricasse, Pepper Jack Cheese and Green Peppercorn Sauce Over Texan Toast
L'Americain Burger$24.00
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and American Cheese, Hawaiian Bun
Croque Monsieur, or Croque Madame$22.00
Ham & Cheese, Frisée Salad, Sauce Mornay

Brunch

11:30-4:30pm

Omelette Maison$18.00
Frittata Espagnole$18.00
Steak and Eggs$28.00
Eggs Florentine$18.00
Eggs Benedict$18.00

Sides

Sauteed: Spinach, Onions, Mushrooms
String Beans
French Fries
Glazed Carrots
Roasted Potatoes
Mash Potatoes
Rice Pilaf

What 6,036 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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CuteCouple
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent menu. Welcoming staff. Music was a nice touch. A very special little alcove in the middle of the bustling city.
m
malofro
New York Area
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I recently dined at Le Rivage to celebrate his birthday. It was a truly extra special NYC evening at this Restaurant Row French bistro. It is nicely decorated with an "old world" feel that does not feel dated. Seating is comfortable and noise level allows for conversation. Live music was provided by a talented pianist playing standards and jazz. Wine list is broad but not overpriced. Dinners were delicious. Roasted beet salad and French Onion Soup followed by entrees of Cordon Blue chicken and Sea Bass. Sauces lived up to the reputation of a fine French restaurant. The entire staff was friendly and attentive and the manager Gigi went above and beyond to help with arrangements for a special cake and orchestrated a lovely ending to the evening. It is rare that on your first visit to a restaurant they can make you feel truly special and cared for and we will definitely return.
LM
LindaM
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Perfect dinner- food , service and ambience were all superb! Will surely return!
E
Edinbmore
Baltimore
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Go there whenever I'm in NYC. Warm, pleasant decor. Excellent food and drink. Knowledge and helpful wait staff. Perfect pre-matinee and evening place. Lotsvof choices on Restaurant Row. I've tried almost all and continue to return to Le Rivage.
NS
NatalieS
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food1service3ambience1
Absolutely appallingly food. The beetroot salad was the contents of a beetroot jar, the Ratatouille was a few sliced veggies in a pot of bland tomato sauce. The snails were not fresh and the frogs legs were mushy. None of the was fresh. In fact our meal was inedible. The decor and ambience was all very low quality too.
e
eileen
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
best restaurant in NYC serving French cuisine. Servers lovely and Gigi the hostess is a jewel.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service5ambience4
Nous avons dîné dans ce restaurant en famille. La carte reflète bien des plats typiques français et les prix affichés laissent penser que la qualité sera au rendez-vous. Sur les plats choisis la truite amandine était un filet de poisson (pas sûr qu’il s’agisse de truite) insipide et trop cuit. La quiche lorraine était acceptable mais pas au point de justifier un coût de 24$… les enfants ont eu des pâtes au fromage immangeables et un burger composé d’un simple steak haché entre deux tranches de pain dans même une rondelle de tomate, servi avec des frites tellement épicées que je me demande comment un chef peut imaginer servir cela à un enfant … sans compter qu’ils font passer de simples kronembourg blanches pour des METEOR … nous sommes partis sans même prendre le dessert des menus enfants. Seuls points positifs : la baguette servie et le service impeccable. Il est décevant que ce restaurant prétende être la vitrine de la cuisine française … j’ai mal à ma France
Le RivageResponded 3 days agoVotre revue a été reçu et compris, malheureusement le propriétaire venais justement faire un AVC sérieux le jour de votre visite, son fils le chef a du quitter en urgence, ainsi que sa femme et de nombreux employés. Mais bien sûr ceci ne vous concerne pas. Malgré ceci nous vous souhaitons que ceci nous vous arrive jamais, vous paressez dejas très malheureux. Bonne chance a vous.
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gingy
New York Area
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service2ambience4
Good was delicious music was a nice touch. The waiters seem inexperienced I had not finished my appetizer and they were bringing over my main course. I did complain to the manager who rectified the situation. He even gave my friend and I am aperitif on the house.
s
scotts
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding dining experience. Extremely professional wait staff. Fine food. Prices are high (but typical for NYC though); great for pre-theater splurge.
NF
NeighborhoodFoodie
London
136 reviews
vip
5.0
136 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the food. Great complete 3 course dinner. Wonderful service.
ML
MariaL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious matinee pre-fix menu. Lots of choices. Outdoor seating, as well as the cozy ambience of indoor seating. Staff was attentive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were late and they were very accommodating.
LA
LarryA
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is always my favorite place to have dinner and treat myself. Fantastic food, service and drinks. Easily located to theaters. Go spoil yourself with a phenomenal menu. There is not a bad thing on it. Run.. don't walk!!
AT
AlisonT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal cuisine. Highly recommend. Lovely ambiance.
K
Kpbg
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely wonderful. Don’t miss the seafood crepes!
j
janetb
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful prix fixe luch before TINA. Fab menu and delicious meal!
M
Mike
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat the pre theater lunch at Le Rivage often before going to a matinee. The food, service, and ambiance are wonderful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely experience from beginning to end. Food was fabulous and the service was sublime. We all made a mental note of this gem for future reference. Would highly recommend!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing, the filet mignon and the canard a’la orange were incredible! The service was fantastic too - not a lot of gluten free options but the server was very conscious of what had wheat in it and what could be prepared without it. Really appreciated the attention to ask us when our show was and make sure we had time to get to it on time, too!
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john
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great service, food and attentive. Good for family and friends.
M
Michael
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was terrific and the service was outstanding. We were lucky enough to be there for restaurant week and the value was excellent.
LL
LynneL
New England
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good classic dishes, friendly staff, reasonable prices and live music, can be for any occasion - overall great choice for a quiet evening out or before a show
MD
MichaelD
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Paris in Manhattan! From the friendly Hostess, to the seafood bisque, fantastic mussels, live music and the recognition of my wife's birthday, we (from Toronto) enjoyed every minute of our time at Le Rivage! Sure to visit again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect pre-theatre dinner
SK
SuzanneK
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic food and convenient to the theater district!
BG
BelindaG
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Great food, nice charming atmosphere
PE
PhyllisE
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Classic French fare with wonderful service and great value.
SA
StephenA
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's always good. The owners are very attentive. And they're great at getting you out in time to make your show.
LE
LauriE
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place, great good, excellent service and not too loud!
JB
JanB
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect for brunch before a matinee! We all enjoyed our meals and our cocktails!
HC
HollandC
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Le Rivage was able to host my party of 12 in only a days notice. They did an absolutely amazing job! We had excellent food, wine, and even the jazz band was there. I completely recommend Le Rivage to anyone out there looking for a great French restaurant next to Times Square!
BW
BernadetteW
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My "go to" restaurant when in the city. Food is always yummy and service top notch.
DD
DeliciousDish
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Terrific old school French restaurant in the theatre district. I would happily return!
J
Jackieboy
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always reliable. Traditional and consistent. Pleasant staff.
E
Elise
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food was outstanding! This is one of our favorite pre-theater restaurants.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great cocktails, good value, amazing service
C
Carl
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
This was our second time at Le Rivage. This time we were there before a show and ordered off their Restaurant week menu. Our waiter was very attentive. He asked if we had a show to go too, and we said yes. He made sure we were served promptly when our food was ready, and we made our show in plenty of time. What was also nice here was that the entire menu was available to order from for Restaurant Week. It is common for most restaurants to limit to just a few selections for each of the 3 courses. There were 3 of us and we all had the French Onion soup, and it was excellent. I had the Cordon Bleu, my wife the Ratatouille, and my daughter the Bourguignon. We all enjoyed our meal. My Cordon Bleu in particular was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant.
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Pappy
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
Cozy spot with live music. No a la carter option, full 3course for everybody. Food was average, music was great!
a
alwaysthere1
New York Area
97 reviews
vip
3.0
97 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food much better during Bastille week. Trout was almost tasteless and overcooked.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Les cocktails fantastic service sublime pas chère

FAQs

Le Rivage does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Le Rivage also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 765-7374.

Le Rivage is rated 4.5 stars by 6036 OpenTable diners.

Le Rivage does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.