Restaurant for dinner - walking distance from 5th Av and E 65th

[Tracyyyy]

Any suggestions for something in very close walking distance for a Friday night dinner? Thank you!

[snowcone]

Not sure if you want really high end which of course would be Daniel, but if you are looking for a more casual neighborhood spot, I would suggest Bistro Chat Noir. They are known for a great burger, but are much more than that. I have had wonderful Filet of Sole there as well as some beef dishes. It is quite casual and a very nice neighborhood choice.
Located on 22 E. 66th Street
www.bistrochatnoir.com

[Tracyyyy]

thank you so much! would they be ok with having kids there (well behaved kids ages 5 and 7)? this place sounds great!

[snowcone]

It's a great casual place and I think kids would be fine. I noticed their Easter Brunch menu had a special price for children, so I assume they welcome kids. Also a few outdoor tables, which would provide another seating option.
I think you will really like it!

[snowcone]

Just another add on. I stayed at the Surrey Hotel this past weekend. Located on 20 E. 76th Street. The concierge had typed up a list of kid friendly places.
"Eating with kids options" - Serafina, Bella Blue, Atlantic Grill, American Girl Place, Shun Lee Cafe for Dim Sum or Chinatown Brasserie.
He also recommended some shows for kids - Wicked, Wonderland, Mary Poppins, Addams Family. Also Madagascar Live at Radio City or Harry Potter at Discovery Times Square. (Sorry to go off topic regarding restaurants)

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Chinatown Brasserie
380 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012

American Girl Cafe
609 5th Ave, New York, NY 10017

Atlantic Grill
49 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023

[MMRuth]

Kids are definitely fine at Bistro Chat Noir.

[RGR]

Daniel, on E. 65th, b/t Madison & Park (one block from 5th)

[ellenost]

Park Avenue Spring on E. 63 St. and Park Ave.

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Park Avenue Cafe
100 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10021

[beaulieu]

Rouge-Tomate.

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Rouge Tomate
10 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022

[City Kid]

I have eaten at Rouge Tomate a couple of times and have found the food quite dull and expensive for what it is...and tiny portions. The service was also a bit stiff for my taste. Pretty surroundings, though. I also like Park Avenue Spring. I've only been once, but found L'Absinthe (on 67th btw. 2nd and 3rd Aves.) a charming bistro.