Chateau Royale

Had a quick, early dinner here and loved the foie gras torchon. I ordered the baquette with it and paired with a glass of wine and a delicious creme brulee, it totally hit the spot. By the time I left, the bar area was very lively. Staff was friendly but I found the ambiance a little sterile. I had hoped the bar would also serve the filet au poivre which I had read about and looked delicious on the pics I had seen but that is only available upstairs in the more formal dining room.

The Bar Room at Château Royale is an absolute vibe. It’s lively, warm, and has a more approachable menu compared to the elevated fine-dining room upstairs (which is also fantastic for the right occasion). My friend and I grabbed two seats at the bar on the earlier side of a Saturday night, and by midway through the meal the whole room was buzzing. We ordered the sizzling Escargots Bourguignon, the in-house Wagyu Chien Chaud, the Le Burger with Gruyère (though it’s formally paired with blue cheese), and a side of Pommes Frites. Everything was perfectly shareable, well-executed, and flavorful without feeling too heavy before our night out. For drinks we went with a bottle of mineral water, a crisp glass of Christophe et Fils Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2023, their special ice-cold martini with

Amazing food at Chateau Royale and maybe one of the most underrated brunches in the village at the moment. The steak frites are incredible, the space is good, espresso martinis are fantastic, and there's no reason not to just go all in and enjoy. Also the fries here are out of this world! Come for sure

A bit pricy even for NYC - some $150/person restaurant - main dishes at $50-70 and drinks around $24-25. Quality is great, but 4 stars due to prices. Fillet and artichoke (reasonable $22) were the best things we ordered.

Escargots are, without question, incredibly good. But the Dover sole feels weaker compared to what I have had elsewhere, with the saltiness coming on too strong. The Beggar’s Purse is shockingly small, and it is hard to believe it costs thirty nine dollars. I went back because the brunch menu looked great, but the fish-fillet sandwich feels like beautifully fried Dover sole ruined by the caviar, bun, and sauce. Le Burger leaves a lingering saltiness in your mouth. Overall, the food is on the salty side.