Baby-friendly fine food?

[shawn02139]

Hi,
We'd like to take a friend out to as good as a meal as possible, in a place that would comfortably accommodate our 8-month child.

I searched google and this board, to no avail (perhaps such a place doesn't exist).

In the summer we've eaten outside, which works well, but that is a less attractive option.

Looking for 3 adults at less than $100/person including drinks for lunch, in Manhattan...

Any suggestions would be most welcome...
SHawn

[smokeandapancake]

Accomodate as far as food is converned or accomnodate as far as atmosphere?

[shawn02139]

Atmosphere, as in, minimal hostility from other guests that we would even imagine bringing a baby in. Places that are a bit boisterous/racous/noisy i guess might make sense, since any little fusses wouldn't be heard...

[smokeandapancake]

bar boulud
lupa
pastis

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Artisanal would work too

[clembeauchamp]

Gradisca. Food is quite good, restaurant is loud (but not too loud), and the staff is wild about babies. Gusto and Cookshop were always good to us too.