Barbes Restaurant - Permanently Closed

Name: Barbes Restaurant - Permanently Closed
Address: 19-21 East 36th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10016
Telephone: (212) 684-0215
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

381 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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Barbes Restaurant is named after the famous Paris neighborhood at the foot of the Sacre-Coeur, also known as the 'little piece of North Africa'. The Northernmost part of Africa, the Maghreb, is comprised of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia with cultures captivating with their cuisine, music and decor. Barbes is a melting pot of Parisian and Maghreb cultures and Barbes Restaurant carries that spirit. 'Our restaurant strives to bring the atmosphere of Barbès here in New York. Through our menu and ambiance we aim to immerse our clientele in the unique colors, tastes and sounds of Barbes.'

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Moroccan, African
Hours of operation
Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 12:00am; Bar: 2:00am
Phone number
(212) 684-0215
Website
http://www.barbesrestaurantnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
19-21 East 36th Street, New York, NY 10016
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeout, Wine

Soupe Du Jour
soup of the day
Hummus
puree of chick peas, tahini, lemon juice & olive oil
Zaâlouk
roasted eggplant with tomato, garlic, arugula & balsamic vinaigrette
Salade Méditerranée
zaalouk, hummus, tomato & arugula
Tomate Montrachet
warm tomato stuffed with goat cheese, pesto & served with shallot tomato vinaigrette
Salade Verte Organic
organic mixed green salad with champagne vinaigrette
Salade D'endive
endive salad with roquefort cheese & champagne vinaigrette
Artichoke A'la Moutarde
whole artichoke with mustard vinaigrette
Salade De Lentilles
lentil salad with red onion, tomato & avocado
Confit De Canard
duck confit with roasted beets, lentils & balsamic vinaigrette
Gâteau De Crabe Marocain
crab cake with moroccan spices
Saumon Fume
smoked salmon with baby arugula served with dill honey mustard
Salade D'arugula
arugula, tomato, red onion, lemon juice & olive oil
Salade De Calamar à La Marocaine
grilled calamari, red pepper, tomato, cucumber & mixed greens with lime ginger vinaigrette
Briouats
moroccan pastry rolls filled with chicken & almonds

Brochettes

Brochette D'agneau
lamb skewers with moroccan spices & salad
Brochette De Poulet
chicken skewers with yogurt cucumber sauce
Brochette De Crevette
shrimp skewers with fresh tomato & cilantro sauce
Brochette De Merguez
spicy lamb sausage skewers with tomato cilantro sauce

Mussels

Moules Marinieres
mussels with shallots, fresh herbs & white wine
Moules a La Marocaine
mussels with garlic, cilantro, crushed pepper & tomato

Entrees

Salade Cobb
diced tomato, chicken breast, avocado, eggs & bleu cheese
Salade Grecque
salad of feta cheese, stuffed grape leaves, romaine lettuce, cucumber & citrus vinaigrette
Salade De Thon Au Coeur De Palmier
seared tuna with heart of palm, avocado, tomato, mixed greens & champagne vinaigrette
Salade De Poulet
grilled chicken breast, romaine, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese & lemon red wine vinaigrette
Hanger à L'echalotte
hanger steak with shallot red wine sauce served with french fries
Crevettes Au Pistou
grilled shrimp with pesto couscous & coriander harissa sauce
Steak Au Poivre
sirloin steak with green pepper corn sauce served with french fries
Magret De Canard
duck breast with honey & seasonal vegetables
Saumon Savage Grillé
wild grilled salmon served with seasonal vegetables & mustard sauce
Bronzini Grillé
grilled bronzini (whole of fillet) in olive oil & lemon sauce with seasonal vegetables

Spécialités Marocaines

Tagine De Poulet
tagine of chicken with preserved lemon & green olives
Tagine De D'agneau
tagine of lamb with sesame seeds & prunes
Tagine De Légumes
vegetable stew with moroccan spices
Tagine De Poisson
tagine of marinated fish with charmoula sauce & seasonal vegetables
Kefta Tagine
lamb meat balls, french green peas & moroccan spices in a light tomato sauce
Couscous Au Poulet
chicken breast with raisin couscous & cinnamon honey sauce
Couscous Marocaine Traditionnelles
traditional moroccan couscous with your choice of chicken or lamb
Couscous Royale
traditional moroccan couscous with lamb, chicken, & merguez
Couscous Au Légumes
traditional moroccan couscous with seasonal vegetables
Pistilla
brick stuffed with chicken, almonds, cinnamon, coriander, & onion

Desserts

Pastilla Au Lait
Crème Brulee
Warm Apple Tarte
Chocolate Souffle
Assorted Ice Creams & Sorbet

What 381 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
4Value

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MichaelW
Tampa
81 reviews
vip
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very convenient to the Morgan Library, but a destination as well. My first experience with Moroccan cuisine and it was delightful. Nice middle-eastern ambience, full with a lunch crowd of middle-eastern men and tourists. I enjoyed the artichoke with mustard vinaigrette, a unique combination to me. Couscous was an excellent base for the vegetable stew But most unique was the Pastilla which was a new experience and quite good.
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Erfp79
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Wonderful Mororrocan/French Med bistro. Delicious tagines (try the lamb with prunes and sesame seeds), couscous, appetizers, etc. lovely atmosphere. Service is friendly and attentive. Reasonably priced.
WC
WhitneyC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service, and ambiance were great! I will be back
CG
CarolynG
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Despite lunch hour very accommodating for a group of 5. We were not rushed out and food was served promptly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2017
overall4food5service3ambience4
Nice small mid-town place. Great Moroccan food. Friendly and helpful staff.
p
panther
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2017
overall3food2service4ambience3
Very average food. Inferior to other nearby Mediterranean resturants. Attentive service and nice ambience.
s
sep33
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and attentive service! A nice mix of traditional Marocan dishes and a few French ones.
D
Dsl41
Exclusive
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent except for noise level at our table near the bar. Better to sit on the other side of the room.
KA
KATYA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food of the restaurant and the staff was awesome. They were very funny and entertained us the whole course of meal with smiles.
FS
FrancescaS
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
My department and my friends all love this restaurant. We go there often for get-togethers, to receive guest speakers from out of town, to welcome the new class, and more. it is always extremely friendly and welcoming, and the food is always excellent. it feels like a second home to us.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious/amazing...fresh food and so tasteful! The staff where very friendly/service minded good service. I can recommend this restaurant for anybody who loves to try real authentic Moroccan food. I have been to many Moroccan restaurants in the USA but Barbes restaurant is the best of the best. Best regards from Younes Bichri from Sweden. :)
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OPTIONALE
Toronto
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
My husband and I had a great dinner here. It was the first time we tried Moroccan food and the hostess was very thoughtful and helpful in describing the food on the menu for us. The dinner was delicious and in large portions. It was a worthwhile experience especially since it was our anniversary.
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Frannie
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
A real neighborhood gem. The service and food are excellent, the choices and specials are always delicious. And that Sangria -- some of the best I've ever had.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
Interesting and flavorful dishes; great vegetarian options. Very friendly and attentive staff. A nicely decorated, ethnic restaurant. Noise level was a bit high, as there was a large party on one side of the small restaurant having a great time.
M
Melajf
Toronto
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
the sangria is great here as usual as well as the food! Good portion of the hummus appetizer for sharing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience4
Menu choices are not a lot. Menu is a mixture of the Morrocan and French. Their breads were just normal and none of those though. There is a nice decor and ambience looks great. Lamb sausage was good and their lamb meat was well cooked but the chicken was dull. Pricewise they will add gratuity automatically to the bill. Also the cost of entree is between 23-30, so it is on the $$$ side.
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billfro
New York Area
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was great. The staff couldn't have been nicer and attentive. What we ordered was perfectly cooked and delicious. We had the price fix menu and it was well worth it. We would go there again.
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Umbach
Vancouver
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is a really special neighbourhood restaurant. The menu features a large selection of French/Moroccan cuisine. I had the chicken tagine that was served in an authentic tagine dish and it was delicious. I was in NY for business on my own and the staff and owner were very welcoming and attentive. I highly recommend this restaurant and will revisit next time I am in NY.
G
Guido
Chicago
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience3
Excellent authentic cuisine. Quant decor with attentive service.
LR
LoreleiR
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
Service, food and ambiance were all good. Delightful neighborhood spot.
LB
LeftBank
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
A terrific find - great food, attentive service. This delightful restaurant is an asset to the neighborhood.
AP
Art4Peg
New York Area
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
A local treasure and a delight to us and all of our friends and family we have brought here.
M
Mimi421
New England
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2017
overall4food4service3ambience4
Dinner was good we tried a few appetizers and a cous cous meal and a vegetable meal. The meals were plentiful and delicious. We had to wait a bit for our order to be taken and it was not busy at all. The servers seemed to be chatting a lot together. However everyone was very pleasant and once they realized we were a little frustrated they paid us more attention. They offered us mint tea at the end but we were too full to take advantage. Overall we enjoyed our meal and would return.
NY
NYCNative
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2017
overall4food5service3ambience3
Authentic tagines, wonderful flavors, moderately priced.
NY
NYCath
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
1.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience1
Restaurant took our reservation. We arrived to a shut restaurant with gates down and no one around. Unbelievably unprofessional.
RW
RandyW
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food is consistently good!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extremely friendly and attentive wait staff, delicious and fresh food, clean and all around a nice restaurant.
K
Kittynoms
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy Barbes' authentic cuisine and charming atmosphere. The pastilla is just incredible, a nice combination of sweet and savory, and their chicken tagine is also great. The barbes special cocktail is almost like a mojito, minty and refreshing. They have a good selection of wines as well. Service is friendly and helpful and although they are small, it never feels too crowded.
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Foodiegirl
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Barbes for my birthday. The food was incredible! Tried the grilled calamari salad. It was fantastic. We loved the tangines, especially the couscous morocaine traditionelles. Finished with chocolate soufflé that was the best. Will return again soon.
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foodfan
New York Area
237 reviews
vip
4.0
237 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2017
overall4food4service3ambience3
When you're tired of French, Italian, California, tc., & are looking for something different, Moroccan Cuisine might be your answer. Food was interesting, well-prepared & delicious. We loved it!
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Gacie
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2017
overall2food2service4ambience4
I was so disappointed. While the atmosphere of Barbes is as adorable and cozy as it always has been, our food was awful. The chicken tagine was tough and dry with no flavor whatsoever, let alone anything like the spices of a tagine. A huge number of my moules were not open and he sauce was tasteless. The wait staff were a good blend of polite and attentive but we were pushed to buy a wine over $7o barely after we sat down. I hope this was an unusual experience--but I certainly won't risk going again anytime soon.
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Localocalguy4
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience4
Wonderful salads! I used to live in the neighborhood and I moved away. It was a pleasure to be back!
H
Heik
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fabulous... like always. But this time it was very lound and we could barely have a conversation with each other
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stopped in late after a Friday evening at the Morgan Library & Museum around the corner, and it had a chill vibe with great music & lighting. Not too crowded so not too loud; would be great for dates. We shared a delicious series of appetizers (crab cake, tomato with goat cheese, and the chicken skewers) with just enough spices to keep it interesting without overwhelming. Wine was excellent. Would absolutely come again.
VL
VLDG
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience3
A few hiccups but I would eat there again. The decor is lovely, the lighting is good. The ambiance is nice...except for the music which varies from nice background to too loud during the meal. It was hard to converse at times. The food was s bit pricey for what you get for some dishes and I thought it strange that they serve a tagine but you have to pay extra for couscous to eat with it. The food was tasty so that's a huge plus. Service was pretty good. The young lady working was attentive. There were a few other people checking in too. That's better than being ignored but after being asked 3 times if we wanted a drink while perusing the menu, they might want to communicate with each other better. Long wait for the bill in an almost empty restaurant, again a communication problem. So some small things were a distraction but friendly servers, good food and nice ambiance.
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Foodie
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is authentic Moroccan fare and the service is very good. Friendly and attentive staff. We have eaten there multiple times and keep returning! Great food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance and food!
r
rosefox
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
My partner and I celebrated our 15th anniversary at Barbès and had a wonderful time. Our server overheard me saying that I was excited to have the pastilla and ran over to tell me that there was only one left and I should order it right away. I mentioned that it was our anniversary and the manager kindly gave us two free glasses of Champagne at the end of the meal. These thoughtful gestures really helped us feel welcomed and happy to be there. We shared an artichoke appetizer—which was enormous!—and then I had the chicken pastilla and my partner had the couscous royal. All the food was wonderful, and the server recommended an excellent wine pairing for my partner's dinner. The prices were extremely reasonable; dinner for two with a shared starter, a glass of wine, no dessert, and a generous tip for our excellent server came in at about $110, and my partner had half of his couscous left for breakfast. We got there at 7 and the place was almost empty (it started filling up around 7:30), so we could have a quiet, intimate dinner and didn't need to shout. The sound system was playing something like Middle Eastern house music, a touch on the loud side but very pleasant to listen to. We will definitely be back, and recommend Barbès very highly!
m
marcus
New York Area
77 reviews
vip
2.0
77 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall2food2service5ambience3
Barbes is a pleasant neighborhood restaurant, albeit very loud on a crowded Friday evening, with attentive and considerate service, and an interesting, largely Moroccan oriented menu. Unfortunately, the preparation of the dishes is perfunctory, and the results on the table are entirely mediocre. My lamb tagine was entirely overcooked and mushy, my wife's couscous royale was dreadful. None of the dishes had any live flavor. I don't know what else to say other than that the cocktails were not any good either.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice place with good food And great service. Artichoke app is a cold Artichoke-- only surprise.

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Barbes Restaurant - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 684-0215.

Barbes Restaurant - Permanently Closed is rated 4.2 stars by 381 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

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(212) 684-0215

Additional information

Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 12:00am; Bar: 2:00am
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Moroccan, African
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.barbesrestaurantnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 684-0215

Barbes Restaurant - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Soupe Du Jour

Hummus

Zaâlouk

Salade Méditerranée

Tomate Montrachet

Salade Verte Organic

Salade D'endive

Artichoke A'la Moutarde

Salade De Lentilles

Confit De Canard

Gâteau De Crabe Marocain

Saumon Fume

Salade D'arugula

Salade De Calamar à La Marocaine

Briouats

Brochettes

Brochette D'agneau

Brochette De Poulet

Brochette De Crevette

Brochette De Merguez

Mussels

Moules Marinieres

Moules a La Marocaine

Entrees

Salade Cobb

Salade Grecque

Salade De Thon Au Coeur De Palmier

Salade De Poulet

Hanger à L'echalotte

Crevettes Au Pistou

Steak Au Poivre

Magret De Canard

Saumon Savage Grillé

Bronzini Grillé

Spécialités Marocaines

Tagine De Poulet

Tagine De D'agneau

Tagine De Légumes

Tagine De Poisson

Kefta Tagine

Couscous Au Poulet

Couscous Marocaine Traditionnelles

Couscous Royale

Couscous Au Légumes

Pistilla

Desserts

Pastilla Au Lait

Crème Brulee

Warm Apple Tarte

Chocolate Souffle

Assorted Ice Creams & Sorbet

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