Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte
21 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC, r/Brooklyn24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte is repeatedly recommended for steak frites and value, with diners describing a simple meal rather than a broad steakhouse menu. Two caution about queues. Others are less enthusiastic about the steak, and one returning diner describes a cold, bland meal while remaining willing to try again. The appeal is simplicity and relative value, not unanimous praise for the meat.
Address
Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, 155 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Steak frites
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/digrappa in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025value
Says it is the closest option and reasonable for Manhattan.
- Recommendsu/clarkswallabee in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Names it as a favorite steak frites spot
- Recommendsu/FastChampionship2628 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Lists Le Relais as a place to look at for casual steak.
- Recommendsu/Bewitchingbegonia in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024wait time
Suggests it if willing to arrive early and wait in line.
- Recommendsu/Isernogwattesnacken in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024value
Called excellent value for money; visited recently, no reservations.
- Recommendsu/Negroniguzzler in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Says it is super tasty.
- Recommendsu/MattGorilla in r/Brooklyn · May 2026
Points to the L'Entrecôte on 54th off Lexington as an answer to the steak question.
- Caveatu/Mark-It_Maker in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025wait time
Says Entrecôte is poorly located for Broadway; prefers Marseille.
Show all 24 cited comments
- Recommendsu/ldd- in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025taste
Says Entrecôte serves only steak frites and does it very well.
- Recommendsu/A_Rimbaud in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026value
Calls the steak, fries and salad very serviceable for the price.
- Recommendsu/CabassoG in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Recommends this spot instead of the reviewed bistro.
- Recommendsu/gothampt in r/Brooklyn · May 2026price
Describes a Paris-based steakhouse chain within budget, warning that lines can get out of control so go early.
- Recommendsu/floorpanther in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Finds this a reliably satisfying choice.
- Recommendsu/Adulterated_chimera in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025taste
Agrees it is not bad and used to go there for work lunches.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Suggests it for anyone who just wants meat and does not care about selection.
- Recommendsu/rb10199 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Recommends going there at least once for steak frites.
- Recommendsu/mikebassman in r/FoodNYC · May 2024variety
Notes they serve only steak, salad and fries.
- Recommendsu/Joe80206 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025value
Praises the entrecôte with salad, fries and an extra portion as excellent quality for the price.
- Recommendsu/sushi_sashimi007 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Endorses Le Relais de Venise l'Entrecôte when asked for favorite steak frites.
- Recommendsu/nraf3 in r/Brooklyn · May 2026
Endorses L'Entrecôte when asked for affordable steak in Manhattan.
- Mixedu/DetectiveOk3902 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Agrees they were not blown over by the steak.
- Recommendsu/bigben42 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Notes the restaurant serves only steak frites and says it is very good.
- Recommendsu/Chemical_Avocado9044 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Says L'entrecote might fit the bill.
- Mixedu/Recent_Pressure_3747 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026consistency
Feels quality dropped; last steak cold, bland and rushed, but would try again.
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