Raoul's
29 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 21 threads.
What people say, in short
Raoul's is repeatedly recommended for steak au poivre and steak frites, with several diners placing it among their favorites. Two also praise the convivial atmosphere. One received steak that was overcooked and tough, while another enjoyed the steak but questioned its value. The favorable recommendations coexist with specific complaints about cooking and cost.
Address
Raoul's, 180 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Steak au poivre, Steak frites
- 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/enfrenc in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Suggests Raouls as a favorite for steak frites
- Caveatu/VeryPuffin in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024consistency
Signature steak au poivre came well done and tough at medium.
- Recommendsu/Bobby_Brooklyn5 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Lists Raoul's among spots that are good and easy to reach.
- Recommendsu/Shoddy_Bridge_2672 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Recommends Raoul's by name.
- Recommendsu/SeriesSenior3327 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Mentions Raoul's as recommended for steak au poivre.
- Recommendsu/daemonw9 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026taste
Recommends Raoul's for steak au poivre.
- Recommendsu/Eastern_Ad_7683 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Names Raoul's as answer to the steak au poivre question.
- Recommendsu/WelcomeToBrooklandia in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Calls the steak au poivre amazing and the best in New York.
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- Recommendsu/tukie in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
Calls their steak au poivre amazing, best in NYC in their opinion.
- Recommendsu/Ale_Pacino in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste
Describes Raoul's as French-focused with great steak frites.
- Recommendsu/offalshade in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Likes the restaurant but agrees a steak should arrive at the requested doneness.
- Recommendsu/bpp4l in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Names Raoul's Steak au Poivre as their favorite strip steak in the city.
- Mixedu/shantm79 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025price
A diner enjoyed the steak and the visit but questioned the value and amount of sauce.
- Recommendsu/JayMoots in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Picks Raoul's without question for steak au poivre.
- Recommendsu/Awkward_Reputation_6 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Says Raoul's without question, Lucien a distant second.
- Recommendsu/rs98762001 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Calls the steak au poivre legendary and a fun time.
- Recommendsu/kevin3322 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Says Raoul's without question for steak au poivre.
- Recommendsu/chitowninthebay in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Calls Raoul's iconic with top-tier steak frites and urges a visit.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Names Raoul's as a pick for steak au poivre.
- Recommendsu/GoalComprehensive246 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Claims its steak frites beat every brasserie meal they have had in France.
- Recommendsu/lexbarks in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2026
Recommends Raoul's for steak frites, though they haven't dined there solo.
- Recommendsu/No_Box515 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Lists Raoul's third among steak au poivre picks.
- Recommendsu/niiro117 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024
Endorses Raoul's as the answer when asked for the best steak au poivre and frites.
- Recommendsu/KingTutKickFlip in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2026
Agrees Raoul's is great.
- Recommendsu/etd0011 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Says the steak at Raoul's is amazing and recommends walking in to put your name down.
- Recommendsu/captainralphie in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025ambience
Says the place can be very convivial if you like steak au poivre frites.
- Recommendsu/xx_Winter_xx in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Loves their steak frites.
- Recommendsu/Tits_Toes_Tacos in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Suggests Raoul's as an alternative to Cote.
- Recommendsu/nyc-dad in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024taste
Praises the au poivre at Raoul's.
- Recommendsu/bruiserbrody45 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste
Suggests Raoul's alongside Minetta and Peter Luger's.
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