Classic SoHo brasserie with standout fried chicken, raw bar, and late-night service; excellent food and energy, premium prices, and occasionally uneven service.
Blue Ribbon Brasserie exemplifies grade A standards through exceptional food quality—legendary fried chicken, pristine raw bar, and confident elevated brasserie cooking—paired with strong service attentiveness and iconic late-night destination appeal. Consistency shows occasional variation and tight quarters limit comfort, preventing a higher grade, but the restaurant ranks among the region's most celebrated dining institutions with decades of loyal patronage.
One caveat: Pricing is high for a brasserie; expect $85-115 per person without heavy drinking