Nice place after Landmark Sunshine cinema on Houston

[hlbones]

To take my folks to, I need a nice white-tablecloth restaurant near the movie, on Houston (the cinema, not necessarily the restaurant). But not Asian (I've been feeding them Asian all week). Thanks

[Jck90]

Supper or Lucien... would have been my vote.

[redbecca]

I'd vote yes for Savoy - especially the upstairs part, and no on Lucien for parents. Too crowded, noisy and sometimes you leave smelling like you just jumped off the grill.

[cricri7]

There are 2 bistros near by that are quite good. Lucien is the better one, but Père Pinard is good also. You get bistro food, steak frites, mussels, steak tartare, salmon tartare, etc.

[MBShapiro]

I vote for inTent after a good meal there last night. Mott btwn prince and spring. Good, interesting menu, great execution, and not that expensive.

[alyssi]

I think Savoy is the best option in the nearby area. I've taken my parents there and they always like it. Peasant is also a nice choice.

[jdmetz]

Agreed. I was going to suggest Savoy. I like Peasant a lot too, but I think Savoy fits your description well.

[jcm]

I second Hearth, but it is a difficult res. I also have to suggest Katzs if your folks have never been. Far from a white tablecloth, but it's right down the block. Also had a good meal down at Alias awhile back. Clinton and Rivington.

[Crepe Suzette]

How about Apizz, right around the corner? It's fairly fancy, cozy and has delicious food. Gets rave reviews on this board.

http://www.menupages.com/restaurantde...

[zak1013]

How about The Orchard? Not too far away, and extremely good food. It's not "white tablecloth" but it is very nice and it's not a super-young or trendy crowd.

[comidaqueen]

Peasant on Elizabeth street.

[eeee]

in that area for "nicer" dining I would go with Hearth. you can definitely take your parents there.

[thievery]

Rialto I believe has the table cloth and standard american brasserie fare. Nothing to write home about but solid post-movie fare.

[skeetereats]

I really like Max on Ave. B btn 3rd & 4th Street.
Great italian homemade pastas. Killer ambiance. But not white-tablecloth.
Doesn't matter though...you don't need it!

[psmalera]

Tenement is nearby. It's solid, not mindblowing, but has a nice vibe. For a bit of a walk consider Falai or Frankie's Spuntino both on Clinton.

EDIT: If by white tablecloth you really mean fancy shmancy, these might not be my recommendations. they are all good, but they all have the feel of repurposed LES spaces-- great service and food, but definitely "downtown" in nature.

[hlbones]

Medium fancy, but not fancy-schmancy. Kinda Duane Park (where we ate last week?) A grown-up restaurant.

[CorgiLover]

I just read a not-so great review of it on this board and haven't been myself, but isn't Prune a little fancier? It is close to the theator and walking by it looks like it has such a nice vibe.

[Nehna]

Prune isnt fancy at all actually, very bistro feel to it, simple wood etc...and very infamously cramped seating.

Suba isnt that far and has never failed me for a nice meal. Public isnt a long haul away either and very good.
Frankie's perhaps as well?

[TipsyMcStagger]

How 'bout Basso Est on Orchard near Houston?

I wouldn't have any problem taking my parent there. Good food and very friendly service.

Tipsy

[eeee]

What exactly do you mean by white tablecloth? There are some good restaurants around there, but the East Village/LES isn't exactly the best neighborhood for formal dining. What's your travel range?