Master Critic Review
Le Crocodile
8.9
Le Crocodile is a French brasserie in the Wythe Hotel where roast chicken, steak frites, and precise bistro cooking are paired with soaring ceilings and candlelit banquettes. Locals treat it as a special-occasion classic for anniversaries and big nights out when they want serious food and polished service in a grand room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Half roast chicken with jus and fries, Steak frites with peppercorn sauce, Escargots with garlic-herb butter
Scores:
Value: 7.3
Service: 9
Consistency: 9
Food Quality: 9.2
Atmosphere: 9.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.9
What makes it special: A grand French brasserie where NYT-praised cooking meets hotel-lobby romance.
Who should go: Couples planning milestone dinners or serious date nights
When to visit: Prime-time weekend dinners for full room energy
What to order: Escargots, roast chicken to share, steak frites
Insider tip: Ask for a banquette along the windows for a quieter, more intimate feel.