Cafe Charmant runs the classic French brasserie through a seaside filter, the Riviera by way of Bleecker Street, from the group behind Catch. Chef Jake Tyler Brodsky, formerly of Eleven Madison Park and Palm Heights in Grand Cayman, pairs a raw bar of oysters and crudos with a king crab croque, spicy moules gratin, steak frites and a bone-in ribeye. It is a polished, photogenic West Village dinner that feels new without being fussy.
What to expect
A dinner-only brasserie open Tuesday through Saturday, so this weekend it serves Friday and Saturday evenings. The menu moves from raw oysters, scallop crudo and a tuna belly dish through salads, a razor clam spaghetti and a Niçoise with grilled bluefin to steak frites, whole branzino and a 26-ounce ribeye, with cocktails and a wine list alongside.
Good to know
- Book through the reservations link on the restaurant's site; it is dinner-only.
- It is steps from the rest of Bleecker Street, so it pairs easily with a West Village stroll.
- The 1 train at Christopher Street-Stonewall is the nearest subway stop.
- Seafood lovers should build a meal from the raw section before the mains.
- It is a lively, date-night kind of room from a group known for buzzy dining scenes.
- The restaurant lists a direct phone line on its website for questions before you go.
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Common questions
Who runs Cafe Charmant?
Catch Hospitality Group, with executive chef Jake Tyler Brodsky, an Eleven Madison Park alum.
What kind of food does Cafe Charmant serve?
A coastal take on the French brasserie: raw bar and crudos, moules, steak frites, whole branzino and a bone-in ribeye.
Which days is Cafe Charmant open?
Its posted hours are dinner Tuesday through Saturday.