I usually try to avoid old city when eating out as I find that (overall) most restaurants in this neighborhood end up being nothing special and overpriced. In the end I was happy my friends insisted on celebrating at Patou. We opted to do the special 4 course tasting menu. Like most people nowadays, if I'm going out and spending a decent amount of money I don't want ""just OK"". Patou exceeded my expectations. Each course offered something special that made the meal memorable. The oysters were enormous and fresh, the lamb shank was fall off the bone tender. The server recommended a great digestif that paired perfectly with the souffle. I would have liked the main dining room to have been warmer. We decided to sit in the lounge because it wasn't so drafty. For $28 (not including drinks) I left feeling it was money definitely well spent.
Pros: service, original menu, value
Cons: old city,
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