L'Orange Bleue Reviews
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- ?I love this place! Great Place"
Read More On Citysearch by Davidaldridge at Citysearch 4/9/2011 - Spectacular surprise
Read More On Citysearch by aroundmound at Citysearch 11/29/2010 - Amazing time!!!
Read More On Citysearch TammySm 10/5/2010 - I heart L'orange Bleue
Read More On Citysearch ShannonnB 9/15/2010 - FOOD FUN FAMILY
Read More On Citysearch wazuli 9/10/2010 - Delicious Cuisine & Fun Atmosphere
Read More On Citysearch MichaelAndrews 9/9/2010 - health risk
Read More On Citysearch nitnoi 6/13/2010 - great middle eastern/frenchwonderful food and service. had our daughter's engagement party here. would recommend them highly. though the parkng in soho is terrible, this place is worth it.
Read More On Citysearch Annabelle1968 2/23/2010 - Rude, slow, mediocre
I had the same experience as ny2nj .
Waited forever just to get a glass of water.
They acted as if we were bothering their leisurely afternoon.
There were only 2 people working the day I went, an apparent manager and a waiter.
There were no more then 5-6 tables, 2 of which were out on the sidewalk where we were. But service was bad.
Worst of all - at the end of the meal the manager took my...
Read More On Citysearch NYCKim 6/8/2009 - Positively EnchantingUnlike today's NYC norm, L'Orange Bleue, quick to become my favorite place to be, distinctly sets itself apart from the too-many rest. Enchanting, because upon entry your troubles are checked at the door and extra special for the people that fill the walls. Food is amazingly tasty and creative...North African flavors dominate the menu, but not exclusively. The service is magical, sparkling and ec...
Read More On Citysearch nikkisschiro 6/5/2009 - Great Ambiance, Eclectic Food, Hospitable ServiceI was out roaming the streets with a friend when we got a little rumble in our tummies. We stumbled on this place and was checking out the outside menu when the owner came out and encouraged us with warm hospitality to come in from the cold to grab a bite to eat (guaranteeing that we'd love it... and we did). The decor was interesting and inviting. The music was ethnic, upbeat and groovey. Servic...
Read More On Citysearch mmanahim 6/5/2009 - It's all in the foodL'Orange Bleue offers exactly what you wouldn't expect from a trendy bistro-style restaurant, full of tapered French-speaking waiters who glance your way as they chat and snicker - excellent food. The duck roll appetizer was well matched with a sweet dipping sauce, shrimp in garlic sauce was savory and tender - but the real treat was seasonal vegetables with couscous. Sounds simple - but there wa...
Read More On Citysearch AndreaEmygride 6/5/2009 - Worst service I've ever received!!!A coworker and I came here for lunch a couple of weeks ago and wanted a table outside. There were two greeters/waiters who totally ignored us until we were about to walk away. That's when one of them finally motioned us toward a table.
We sat down for literally 15 minutes before we had to ASK if someone would take our order. One of the guys said yes and went inside, then came back out and just...
Read More On Citysearch ny2nj 5/4/2009 - Go for the live music
Nice atmosphere and people. Live drums on Monday nights (very entertaining). I had the chicken tangine and I really can't say that I loved it. My boyfriend had the beef dish, which was much better. Price reasonable.
Read More On Citysearch lejam 2/9/2009 - I heart L'orange Bleue...I heart L'orange Bleue...just don't ask me to pronounce it after I've had my Mimosa at brunch. A friend and I were out window-shopping in Soho and after hearing our respective stomachs grumbling for a stretch decided to give this place a try. Best. Decision. Ever.
We couldn't decide between sweet of savory for brunch so we decided on one of each and an appetizer to start. Our meal began with ...
Read More On Citysearch hubriis 2/7/2009 - C'est Magnifique!A+! With quite possibly the finest grilled sardines and shrimp anywhere in NYC, this place is a winner. Great spinach, authentically prepared tangines, music from Franco-Africa and speedy, personal service. Skip the French-america fare (steak frites) and venture into the Moroccan. Its hard to go wrong with any of the tapas, tangines or pastas (strangely) here.
Read More On Citysearch phoenixstarr 12/18/2008 - Great Food and a Hooka PipeThis appealing restaurant on the corner of Broome and Crosby streets in lower Manhattan has terrific Moroccon food a great energy. Went there several times with friends and had everything from a full meal to small plates. On all ocassions, the food was excellent--fresh, authentic, and not expensive. In the summer, you can sit outside in its painted terrace. In the winter, you can sit cozily insi...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 12/2/2008 - FrenchshipFrench Food in a fun environment of singing waiters, belly dancers and tiramisu with a sparkler that makes for an exciting Birthday party. The escargot was dead on, as were the pasta dishes and yellow fin tuna. Their baguette was great and wine list excellent. Avoid the beef sliders. The only other problem is that the menu may not accommodate the pickiest eaters in your party.
Read More On Citysearch ritzgirl21 9/28/2008 - Yummy watermelon martini!!I did not eat any food at L'Orange Bleue, but I plan to next time I am down there. My husband and I stumbled upon this place this past saturday night, and went in because it seemed lively. We sat at the bar and I asked what the best drink of the house was, and I was told it was the Watermelon Martini, and it was very very good!! It was made with real watermelon juice...none of that yucky water...
Read More On Citysearch watchmesparkle 6/30/2008 - good Moroccan, cramped bar areaL'Orange was bustling the night I popped in without any reservation, my friend and I waited about 15 minutes for a small table. Standing at the narrow aisled bar was not the most enjoyable experience, squeezed in next to drinkers and pushed as people made their way to the dining area. Anyway, that aside, once seated we ordered the Tajine Berbere lamb with fruits and a chicken cous cous. I mus...
Read More On Citysearch sumptiousny 4/4/2008 - Best place to have a boisterous birthday celebrationThis place is amazing! The food is delicious and the music energizing. I was a bit concerned making reservations for my birthday.Reading some review it gave me the impression that we would not be seated quickly, even if we had reservations. To my delight, our table was waiting and readily set up even though we were 20 minutes late!
Vin,one of the owners, is very friendly as well as all the staf...
Read More On Citysearch beautysoul 10/28/2007 - AVOIDI have eaten at numerous restaurants over the 12 years I have lived in NYC ..my experience in August was one of the worst ..I wanted to pick a great fun place for a good friend who moved back to NY..granted it was one of the hottest days of the summmer..BUT there was no working AC or overhead fan working at our table ..when I asked the waiter to do something he laughed and fanned me with a menu ?...
Read More On Citysearch croomabu 10/4/2007 - Positively EnchantingUnlike today's NYC norm, L'Orange Bleue, quick to become my favorite place to be, distinctly sets itself apart from the too-many rest. Enchanting, because upon entry your troubles are checked at the door and extra special for the people that fill the walls. Food is amazingly tasty and creative...North African flavors dominate the menu, but not exclusively. The service is magical, sparkling and ec...
Read More On Citysearch nikkischiro 9/15/2007 - Top Special Occasion Celebration PlaceOB is the BEST place when it comes to accomodating large parties, especially for the celebration of special occasions, the atmosphere is just unbelievable!!! the belly dancers the drums and the drinks are GREAT!!!! My friends and I had a lot of birthdays and bachelor parties celebrated there and we were alsways delighted.! I love this place!
Read More On Citysearch nasribery 6/8/2007 - Too bad....Never again! I made a reservation for 6 for a bday party wks ahead, and called the restaurant the day of to confirm we would have a table. We arrived a few minutes early but then waited 90 more minutes before we were seated!!! What was most infuriating was that there were two 6-person tables availible and we were told they were reserved for another party w/ same reservation time as us - who showe...
Read More On Citysearch nawlinsgirl 6/4/2007 - Best Birthday Experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I decided to host my girl friends' 25th birthday here & I gotta tell you, this was the best I could ever ask for. The food was outstanding , the ambience was great but the most astonishing moment of the night was the way they brought the birthday cake ( turned off the lights, rang the bell twice, cranked up the music which was oh so awesome & just made her feel extremely special!!!!!)
I love t...
Read More On Citysearch kunalsme 5/29/2007 - Great Ambiance, Eclectic Food, Hospitable ServiceI was out roaming the streets with a friend when we got a little rumble in our tummies. We stumbled on this place and was checking out the outside menu when the owner came out and encouraged us with warm hospitality to come in from the cold to grab a bite to eat (guaranteeing that we'd love it... and we did). The decor was interesting and inviting. The music was ethnic, upbeat and groovey. Se...
Read More On Citysearch manahim 12/5/2006 - Best Experience Ever!This is not your average spot ! It is one great hidden summer treasures where all rules are made "a la minute" in a Soho-Boho-Yoho fashion on the best sidewalk cafe terrasse in NYC. On W-E you will squeeze within the mix of youger suits, older quadras and euphoric victims and obviously NY City's cutest waiters . The African/World music flows high-po, and all contributes to this "Wizard of OB". F...
Read More On Citysearch grigri 8/17/2006 - Bad Service, Ok foodI went there for lunch with no reservation and was seated outdoors. We asked 3 times for menus and never got drinks until the food came and we complained. After that one of the servers insulted out loud to some other diners that we were complaining about our customer service. They don't care if you like it there and they don't care if you ever return. They are too arogant about their little r...
Read More On Citysearch smeeks 7/3/2006 - Belly Daners.....Fun vibe, went to check it out on Monday for the Belly Dancers. Sat at the bar and orderd a few appetizers, the humus and cheese plates along with some calamari - all very tasty.
Read More On Citysearch llyonize 5/22/2006 - Yummy!I had the mini-burgers from the Tapas menu. They had great flavor and were cooked perfectly. I also downed a few glasses of their pinot gris. Tasty combo! The service was also cool. We were there for the belly dancing on Monday night. That was fun! I recommend for a date.
Read More On Citysearch digdoug2001 5/18/2006 - The best birthday parties in the city!I just had my 26th birthday party here last weekend. I had originally planned on having it somewhere else, but I am SO GLAD I didn't. It was amazing from the moment I walked in. The whole restaurant was a huge party. Everyone was dancing on their chairs to the great music (yes, it's loud, but I went there expecting that). The service was a little slow, but SO friendly. I would rather not be rushe...
Read More On Citysearch design_girl718 3/23/2006 - Food Fun Fever!!Triple Down"S'il vous plait!" L'orange Bleue has to be THE great hidden spring treasures where all rules are made a la minute in a Soho-Boho-Woho fashion on the flowery sidewalk cafe terrasse in NYC. On W-E you will squeeze within the mix of youger suits, older quadras and euphoric victims and obviously NY City's cutest waiters . The African/World music flows high-po, and all contributes to this...
Read More On Citysearch wazuzu 10/20/2005 - Think Again!I planned my 30th birthday dinner for l'orange bleue and I was not pleased. The time I spent at the bar area was more enjoyable. The bartender was very nice there. We waited almost 30 minutes past our rsvp time for our table. It was given to another group before we were even asked if our party was ready yet. The servers were not helpful and did not describe the menu truthfully. The food (dinne...
Read More On Citysearch ny12maria 10/16/2005 - Service Takes Forever..Festive but LOUDWe did a group dinner here for a friend's birthday on a Saturday night. The chicken tangine was good - nuanced flavors, etc, but the service really does take FOREVER. We were there for almost three hours...you have to wait at least 20 minutes between each event (i.e. 20 minutes before you get to order, 20 minutes before you get your appetizers, 20-30 minutes after you are done with your appetizer...
Read More On Citysearch qiuey 8/7/2005 - Everyone, just don't go there!We were seated 45 min after our reservation time without any apology (they called us on the day ealier asking to be on time...!) and to the table not large enough for the reserved # of people. So we had to ask and wait another 10 min to be seated decently. The waiter was very rude + not attentive, never came back to our table after dishes were brought and no "thank you" when we left. Music was j...
Read More On Citysearch karo 7/11/2005 - Best party i've seenYou will not forget your party at this Soho/boho mediteranean/french/african-moroccan party place . It seem the entire restaurant is having a party and it is loud in here (music and people) . NYork's cutest waiters and lady friendly will help younger suits to older quadra's to have fun and feel comfortable . Comfort-food is also a NYorkers favorite and from Tajines to Pastas and Mezze appetizer p...
Read More On Citysearch lorangebleue 4/1/2005 - User review by justkurtDecent food, but...s-l-o-w service, way too loud, and the owner is snooty. Too tiny for large groups, despite what the profile recommendations says - I knocked kees with other folks at my table all night.
Read More On Citysearch justkurt 3/28/2005 - bad serviceThe waiters are obnoxious and the service is poor. Asked for water 4 times and finally got it. They cater to young women having birthdays. There's lots of standing on chairs and clapping, which is fine (I was there for a birthday) except the food is overpriced and average. Overall a disappoinment.
Read More On Citysearch margigirl 2/5/2005 - Worst Service Ever!I have never experienced this type of rude service before at any restaurant. After an hour of waiting for a table with reservations, we finally decided to leave because we were clearly not getting seated. People without reservations who came in after us were getting seated. The place was crowded and the maitre d is extremely rude and prefers flirting with the pretty customers than doing his jo...
Read More On Citysearch bacry 1/3/2005 - crowdedwent here for a birthday the other night. i guess they lost our reservation because we waited about a half hour for a cramped table that didn't fit our party. the food was okay. the sangria was a little too sour. it seemed like everybody in the place was having a birthday. so i would warn anyone that is planning a birthday dinner - your friend probably won't feel special. though - they do make a ...
Read More On Citysearch meb4215 6/15/2004 - Not that GoodI have wanted to go to this restaurant for years and last night was sadly disappointed by the BAD service, mediocre food and uncomfortable seating. The decor is lovely but its really not worth it. I would not go back!
Read More On Citysearch lalamooki 5/20/2004 - good fun, good foodI was a little weary after reading the recent reviews, but we really enjoyed our experience. We had an early reservation, so our service was precise and quick, maybe too quick. It would be a great place for groups. We had the fish tangine and the duck which were both wonderful. Maybe a little pricey, but a good time overall
Read More On Citysearch agentnyc 3/29/2004 - C'est Magnifique!A+! With quite possibly the finest grilled sardines and shrimp anywhere in NYC, this place is a winner. Great spinach, authentically prepared tangines, music from Franco-Africa and speedy, personal service. Skip the French-america fare (steak frites) and venture into the Moroccan. Its hard to go wrong with any of the tapas, tangines or pastas (strangely) here.
Read More On Citysearch phoenixstar 11/6/2003 - very nicei went there for birthday party and i really like
the place and the atmosphere specially the owner
was pleasent and very accomodating and trying
to make it a good experince . food is good and
the waiters are nice and helpfull.
Read More On Citysearch chazuru 10/11/2003 - Yummy alloverL'Orange Bleue is one of my favorite restaurants in lower Manhattan. It's perfect for a group, especially for special occasions. The food is amazing, and it is so much fun there also. Oh, and the waitors in tight pants...
Read More On Citysearch ruowen 4/19/2003 - Very FUN PlaceGreat for a birthday or any group outing. Definately go with a number of people. Good music, entertainment from the staff, cool place.
The food is pretty good too.
Read More On Citysearch WolphGang 2/5/2003 - It's all in the food.L'Orange Bleue offers exactly what you wouldn't expect from a trendy bistro-style restaurant, full of tapered French-speaking waiters who glance your way as they chat and snicker - excellent food. The duck roll appetizer was well matched with a sweet dipping sauce, shrimp in garlic sauce was savory and tender - but the real treat was seasonal vegetables with couscous. Sounds simple - but there wa...
Read More On Citysearch AndreaEmigre 1/12/2003 - A true french restauGreat place with a REAL french staff. Food was great and the staff very eager to please. Great place to get a drink at the bar first. Excellent birthday place 'cos they do some nice surprises.
Read More On Citysearch jhalliley 11/1/2002 - Fun place for groupsI came here on Friday night with a few of my friends visiting from out of town. We had a blast. The food is great, esp. if you like sharing a bunch of appetizers. The atmosphere is even better. Fun music, belly dancers, and they like it when the crowd gets involved. If you are not careful, you will find yourself dancing on a chair. Drinks are good too, esp. if you like mojitos. Definitely...
Read More On Citysearch diane02 9/3/2002 - Good brunchThey serve a great brunch here. We had the poached eggs on Maryland crabcakes and the brioche french toast. both were delicious. The service was pleasant and fast. The only negative here was that the OJ wasn't freshed squeezed, and no half/half for the coffee...just milk. Other than that, it was great. We've been here for dinner, as well, and the atmosphere is definitely lively and the food just ...
Read More On Citysearch NYD 8/18/2002 - Fun fun FUN!!My all time favorite restaurant for dinner and Sunday brunches. All around fun. The waiters have a lot of energy. Birthdays are super fun here too. Monday nights are especially interesting with the Middle Eastern theme and a belly dancer...I highly recommend this place.
Read More On Citysearch mak7 7/30/2002 - Best place for birthdaysReally good food, great location and good service, I don't understand how anyone could complain about this place. It's true they don't accept VISA or MC but there are plenty of ATM's in SOHO.. Especially good place for birthdays, just don't expect yours to be the only one celebrated there that night..
Read More On Citysearch aliispahani 7/25/2002 - Fun PlaceFor a good time call L'Orange Bleue... it was worht the trip downtown and I would revisit. The atmosphere alone makes it worth the trip and the food adds even more. Fun restaurants usually lack on the food end but this place keeps you coming back for more.
Read More On Citysearch JenniferKlein 6/27/2002
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