CamaJe Bistro Reviews
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- Love the food & the location
Read More On Citysearch Huskyy 8/11/2010 - worst EVER!
this place is a SCAM! the dark dining experience is lame, cheesy, the food is HORRIBLE, service subpar and absolutely misadvertised. It's hard to spend $240 for two in NYC and get a terrible meal. You will definitely get that here. Their website is sneaky. They suggest it's $120 for two that's actually the cost per person. And when you get there, you get duped. example: entertainment included a f...
Read More On Citysearch tinisima1 2/14/2010 - Comfortable surroundings with excellent food = a delightful culinary experience!I was busy extolling the virtues of Cafe Wha? to my son as we strolled along MacDougal Street and happened upon Camaje. The exterior is Village-unassuming with a pair of couches providing front-window seating, followed by a warm array of 2-and-4 person tables each fit with linen, covering and a tea-light candle. Camaje's Moulin-Rouge colored walls host the artwork of local artists and change seas...
Read More On Citysearch silveradokid 11/17/2008 - Uninformed StaffI made a reservation for 6 people at 6:30 for a Saturday night. At 2:45 that Saturday they called to inform me that there is a private party at the restaurant from 6-8. Seriously? They didn't know before that? I have no idea bout the food, but any restaurant that is that unorganized is not one I will patronize. Ridiculous.
Read More On Citysearch rachrog12 11/15/2008 - Amazing nightWas walking around the neighborhood around 8 on a Saturday night and stumbled upon Camaje, decided to give it a try. Everything was amazing. The food was delicious, we had crostinis, soup and sandwiches, an espresso...and a great bottle of wine. Total bill was $75 which was great. Finished our wine on their couches in front and just lingered for a while. Our server, Earnest, was helpful and incre...
Read More On Citysearch Emo179 10/19/2008 - Highly Recommended!I like Camaje for the food, atmosphere and overall open, Village atmosphere. I've been there several times with my friends and we always have a good time. The food is delicious and the service is terrific. Highly Recommended!
Read More On Citysearch Willmar6 8/1/2008 - Horrible customer serviceWe made dinner reservations early in the week for 6 o'clock on Sat. night. They called on Saturday - a few hours before our reservation - and said that they made a mistake in the reservation book and they were canceling our reservation! Instead of apologizing profusely and offering another day/time with a free drink/appetizer to compensate for their mistake, the general attitude was basically, "y...
Read More On Citysearch mmharg 7/23/2008 - Great Party ExperienceThree weeks ago, I held my best friend's bridal shower at Camaje, and had a wonderful experience. After spending weeks researching bistros and cafes in the W. Village, I was excited to work with Chef/Owner Abigail Hitchcock. She generously answered my many questions and was a pleasure to work with, engaging me in a planning process that had been intimidating and aggravating with others.
We ...
Read More On Citysearch ireneanne 5/30/2008 - Hidden away, cozy gem,I have been here quite a few times and have never had a bad experience. The food is consistently very good and I have found the wait staff quite helpful. I notice that the menu seems to change quite often, probably seasonally, so don't fall in love with any of the dishes.I once had an awesome Lamb Tagine there but it hasn't graced the menu since.The smoked mac & cheese is a mainstay and there's a...
Read More On Citysearch mjvigil 5/5/2008 - Yummy food at CamajeWe went to Camaje after spotting it on Citysearch and had a wonderful experience. We really liked the cozy atmosphere and I spoke with a very nice woman whom I believe was the owner/chef. Oh yeah, the food was great too. Definitely recommended!
Read More On Citysearch Rhodaft 4/29/2008 - DARK DINING DISASTERI recently attended one of the dark dining events at Camaje. Dark dining is an event where you are blindfolded and served four courses with wine pairings, and listen to some sort of theatrical performance in between courses. At $120/person, I had pretty high expectations.
As the diners don't get to choose what they eat, they must let Camaje know in advance if they have any dietary restrict...
Read More On Citysearch newyork60 4/27/2008 - Hidden GemStumbled upon Camaje by chance, strolling through the Village with friends. The people there are very friendly and the food is delicious. I like the quaint ambiance.....makes me feel like I'm at home hanging with friends & family
Read More On Citysearch nychris6 2/14/2008 - Perfect Place for a Pefrect ShindigThis party was for a dear friend's engagement and we were 12 or so NYC thirtyso's. We arrived en masse to a cozy (couches in the front) Village bistro with candle-lit art on the walls. The waiters were super friendly and the wine-oh the wine!-was flowing from an impressive list -I am an amateur wine enthusiast and I enjoyed the variety for such a small place. The friends we were celebrating ha...
Read More On Citysearch sturgen 5/16/2007 - nice but overpriced
great place but overpriced i thought... you gotta try the chocolate brioche french toast thats served during brunch
Read More On Citysearch ramiw123 1/6/2007 - What a ripoffOverpriced and overhyped by citysearch members. First off, it's the size of my living room. Literally. Picture the eating area in small neighborhood chinese takeout joints. Booked a bday party for 7 and I asked "How is the setup? Will there be enough room for all of us?" I was promised 4 tables bunched together. We arrived and the waiter (very nice guy though) asked for my party to surrend...
Read More On Citysearch yurken 11/6/2006 - Best Birthday EverI went to Camaje recently to celebrate my birthday and found it to be wonderful in every way. The service was lovely, never rushing me or anyone in my party, but still being attentive. The food was some of the best I've had in the city. I'm a big fan of Hanger steak and Camaje's was truly wonderful. I also tried the crabcake and souflee, both of which receive a strong A+ in my book. The rest...
Read More On Citysearch randymurphy 10/2/2006 - Underwhelmed
Shabby rather then cozy. The food was barely ok. Salad was way overdressed. Halibut was dry and rubbery with an overwhelming sauce. Hanger steak was dry and drowning in
sauce. Creme brulee was a failure. The dessert crepe, banana and chocolate was great. I would only go back for crepes. The waiter, Earnest, was very nice.
Read More On Citysearch jdelore 3/21/2006 - Like a dinner party you just can't leaveCamaje is close by to my apartment, and in spite of its rough edges, one of my favorite places to go. The food is reasonably priced, and almost always good. The atmosphere and clientele often evoke the feeling of being at a friend's dinner party, where people linger over wine, and chat over small plates of food. The downside, is that the service is terribly slow, and you can expect to wait a l...
Read More On Citysearch arthurbach 1/23/2006 - Great Fun While Learning Gourmet SkillsRestaurant owner Abby Hitchcock and teaching partner Chris Fisk provide a fun and intimate setting to teach cooking skills. Classes are taught in the restaurant itself and students use the kitchen along side with the restaurant chefs. Culinary Explorers is less expensive than most other cooking schools in the area so it's a great value.
These guys know what they're doing. Fun and informative a...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 9/2/2005 - Great Place to GoI went here not sure what to expect because of mixed reviews. The food was very good, the service was kind but a little slow. To accomodate my table forgetting a glass of wine I ordered, they gave it to me for free along with a free one for my fiancee. I would definitely recommend this place, it can be a little pricey, but not bad for NYC and the food and atmoshpere is worth it.
Read More On Citysearch padres 8/13/2005 - Eat good!I love the food here. They never rush you. The prices are great, too. My wife took a cooking class with the chef and said it was amazing!
Read More On Citysearch dcp123 5/19/2005 - A GREAT VALUE OVERALLGreat food and service. Reasonable prices a GREAT VALUE OVERALL.
I would recomend their FANTASTIC onion soup.
Luis Massieu
Read More On Citysearch luismassieu 5/18/2005 - Delicious for a nice Sunday brunchFood was so good! The salmon was a bit salty, but overall excellent food. Ambience is definitely a cozy, laid back atmosphere (not romantic), fantastic choice for a lazy Sunday meal. Scallops were incredible (I generally do not eat scallops), pumpkin soup delicious, onion soup yummy, banana/chocolate crepes had too much chocolate but everything was good. Service was slow and nice but they can...
Read More On Citysearch de5tin4 5/1/2005 - Excellent Food for the priceSaw the mixed reviews and still decided to try CamaJe out. No regrets. Friendly service, romantic ambience and excellent food(roasted hangar steak, crispy duck, salad with goat cheese, fantastic desserts). Will definitely come back!
Read More On Citysearch freeze21 2/24/2005 - pretty gooda nice cozy place with friendly service (even though not the most professional one). went there on a Tuesday night. Were seated immediately. The soups (seafood and vegeterian) were excellent. Salad was really good. and the Panini sandwich was ok. good selection of wines. around $50 not including tip for 2 soups one salad and one sandwich and 2 glasses of wine.
Read More On Citysearch banix 2/9/2005 - Our new favorite!We had dinner at Camaje last night and it was wonderful! Our reservation was for 7:30 and by 8 it was packed. Service was attentive and friendly, we didn't have to wait for anything! The prixe fix was a great deal..any three courses for 25 bucks and the food was outstanding. Portions were perfectly sized and we left feeling full but not stuffed. The menu had so many choices it took us 20 minutes ...
Read More On Citysearch kgv 5/15/2004 - Skip ItToo many other fun, small places in the Village. Food was decent, but not great. Service was awful - mostly because staff were overwhelmed on a Saturday night. Most laughable moment of night was when waiter offered me a free drink to make up for th 50 minute appetizer wait. When I motioned the whole table would partake in the round, he sheepishly replied that he couldn't get a free drink for e...
Read More On Citysearch zstillerman 4/18/2004 - great little placeI found Camaje to be very accomodating and the staff very friendly. The atmosphere is rather cozy and although the place was busy, our service was rather quick. The food wasn't the best I've had, but very tasty nonetheless.
Read More On Citysearch mikemny 3/15/2004 - Great BrunchMy wife & I went for Brunch and were both very happy with our meals. The food was tasty. The service was very good and the ambiance was very cozy. We recommend it!
Read More On Citysearch Joseph10 3/11/2004 - UninspiredA few co-workers and I went to Camaje on a Tuesday night based on the 9.4 rating on CitySearch. The restaurant was empty, except for a handful of people there for a cooking class...we remained the only people there eating our mediocre food amidst the sound of whisks against the side of bowls coming from the class. Did I mention, the class was being held right in the main dining area as we ate? ...
Read More On Citysearch foodgirl78 2/11/2004 - DissapointedI chose CamaJe to go to for Valentine's Day after reading mixed reviews and I called 3 weeks before Valentine's Day to make reservations. I receive a call less than a week before Valentine's Day saying they have to change my seating time and that there is now a $60 pre-fix dinner which they told me they weren't going to do 3 weeks ago. VERY LOUSY management and would never consider going there ag...
Read More On Citysearch rabs 2/9/2004 - Food was not worth the awful service!My friends and I were very disappointed by our dining experience at this restaurant. The food was fine (nothing special), but our waitress was terriblequite possibly the worst Ive ever had. She seemed distracted and bothered to serve us the entire time.
We were excited to try this restaurant, but we left wishing we hadnt. If this restaurant hopes for any return business, I would suggest f...
Read More On Citysearch cwahlers 12/11/2003 - Hidden FavoriteMy fear is that more people will discover this delicious, tiny restaurant. I promise that if you've had or read a negative FOOD experience at CamaJe, it was a once-in-a-million chance! We randomly tried this West Village spot because were impressed with the varied menu and great prices... We've returned 4 times -- different seasons, #s in our party, mealtimes, etc., with wonderful results.
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Read More On Citysearch missemtoo 11/14/2003 - slow serviceService is slow here, only one girl to serve the little restaurant. The food was good, I had the duck special with mashed potatoes and it was tasty and not over cooked. Duck pate, seered tuna and rabbit were good as well, somethings I would order again. Crab cakes weren't as good tho I wouldnt recommend it.
Read More On Citysearch soogah 5/2/2003 - Very comfy place to eat...This place is perfect for an afternoon glass of wine and a light meal. The food is dainty but has a lot of taste.
Read More On Citysearch punky21 4/29/2003 - Unheralded GV GemThis restaurant has become my favorite neighborhood spot. The food is tremendous, the prices are VERY reasonable and the space has tons of character.
Read More On Citysearch seadog10 4/10/2003 - Fabulous!!I haven't found anything on the menu I don't like. I have been to Camaje several times and it is my favorite place to have a meal. The atmosphere is low key and comfortable with great mood lighting. The food is fabulous. You should definitely have the crepes which make me smile just thinking of them. The service is friendly and helpful. As someone who's had brunch, lunch and dinner there, ...
Read More On Citysearch NikkiNette 3/23/2003 - Excellent!ZWhat a pleasant surprise. I gave it a shot after not being able to get valentine reservations, only to find out why its given a 23 food rating in zagats...awesome and creative spin on french. I'll definitely be back to try the 25 prix fixe dinner.
Read More On Citysearch ccotton7 3/19/2003 - SpottyThe food ranges from very good to ok. There is a general lack of attention to detail. (Hanger steak comes without shallots, duck is very greasy)
Stay away from sides and appetizers. The entrees are generally pretty good, and are a value. As warned by others on citysearch, there were some shady antics when the bill arrived. We were charged for an extra dinner, and there seemed to be about 40 do...
Read More On Citysearch pcaiozzo 12/31/2002 - oblivious waitressesThere was a large birthday party going on so that's why the service might have been "distracted", but the table next to us went on fire and my friend put it out - waitresses didn't even know (figure we would get at least a thanks). They dropped a fork on her shoulder - wouldn't admit it. Took 1/2 an hour to get the check - they were fighting over the tip from the bday party. We had to go over ...
Read More On Citysearch bdubois01 12/16/2002 - could make a habit of thiswe ordered the filet mignon and a bottle of cab. We received a delicious, extremely tender steak, with tastey squash and 'pommes anna', and an excellent wine to wash it all down. This place is a great little(literally) package - food, service, & setting. They made the most of a tiny space. I'm definitely looking forward to returning, exploring more of their menu. Merci CamaJe!
Read More On Citysearch afreese 11/21/2002 - Great findEven though we live in Greenwich with all the hundreds of restaurants to try, we keep coming back to Camaje, and bring out-of-towners there. The place is just perfect for any occasion, and never too crowded. The food is great. I particularly like the side dishes -- the eggplant dip, for example -- and the appetizers. The soups are just delicious, and the menu is always evolving to reflect eac...
Read More On Citysearch sondra 11/19/2002 - Halloween HorrorWhen we got our check, it seemed high. I audited it and discovered that service charges had been included. The waiter then explained that a service charge of 17% had been added to the AFTERTAX amount (or 20% of the pretax amount). She then said this was "standard". We were not amused, especially since we were only a party of four and hadnt been warned in advance. She then explained that it was Ha...
Read More On Citysearch free2fly 11/1/2002 - Good food, but won't be back!Mixed emotions about this place. Good food, but bad service. Avoid appetizers/sides/souffle as they are way overpriced. $6.50 for a 3 oz. serving of "grocery store" Kielbasa? PLEASE! Entres delicious and well priced. $8 for a 3 oz. chocolate souffle! Every other souffle I've had was larger and cost less, even at "expensive" restaurants. $7.50 for a 4 oz. glass of Chilean wine? A bit much. At the ...
Read More On Citysearch peixe_gato 10/31/2002 - french infused? mmmm....!Make reservations - the place is small, and cozy, but that also means there aren't enough tables to make it a good bet thatyou can walk in and be seated! Still, it's worth it, as the meals and the waitstaff are simply wonderful. The food is precisely what it promises to be, while the price is right. Definite recomendation for a cozy, non-glitzy night in the Village.
Read More On Citysearch a2d_music 10/28/2002 - love this placegreat place to have very good food and wine
with a zero stress athmosphere..
you can hang out ojn the couches...should be more camaje's
Read More On Citysearch diggins 7/31/2002 - CharmingI could not have been happier with the decision to host a birthday dinner at Camaje. The staff is wonderful, accomodating and laid back.
The ambiance is so charming, the food was excellent and we had the best chocolate birthday cake which was prepared for us.
They really make you feel like each plate was made specifically for you.
Read More On Citysearch Lisekimble 7/23/2002
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