Paradou, New York, New York, French Restaurant Details

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Something rather "charming" in the "yuppie theme park" that is the Meatpacking District, this "informal" bistro bats out "solid" French grub for "reasonable" dough; it's best known for its "great" all-seasons garden and "energetic" brunches fueled by "unlimited champagne cocktails."

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I was there for my birthday party on Sunday afternoon. We waited for more than two hours and still didn't get what we order. Don't waste your time at this stupid place.

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Lauren recc for good boozy brunch. For what you eat, you drink more. Prob cheap drinks that give you hangovers.

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Spent my friend's birthday here. We had a large party of 12 outside in the back. The restaurant had an ambiance environment with food to match its style.

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RUDE, RUDE , RUDE ZERO STARS
I was visiting NYC this past weekend for a friends birthday. We wanted to find a fun party brunch that would seat 6 of us. After reading up I thought this place seemed perfect. We had reservations at 11 and we're running a few minutes late. We called and told them and their response was that we had a 15 minute grace period and we would be fine. Upon arriving by 11:15 I walk in and see that they set up our table right in the front of the door... No one else in the room, no fun music , no party atmosphere whatsoever. I tried to get the hostess' attention for what seemed like 10 minutes and she did not acknowledge me at all (even though she could 100% hear me). There was a guy filling up our water and I stopped and asked him if there was anyway we could sit in the other room where the fun brunch was. He completely ignored me three times. I felt invisible and I have never seen grown adults blatantly ignore someone like they did. Finally I raised my voice and said "this is unbelievable I am speaking to you and you refuse to acknowledge me." And the water boy shook his hand in my face and walked away. My group then decided there is no way we would stay and give our business to a place with people like this. I've never experienced anything like it. I will never recommend this place and I will never go back again. I work in the restaurant industry myself and this behavior was appalling and unlike anything I've ever experienced. Rudest people I have ever met by far. HATE THIS PLACE.

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Recently went to Paradou for a friend's birthday party this past weekend and my experience was absolutely horrible. Reservations were made and they were ready for us upon arrival. We sat in the back area which was very, very cramped. The waiter had to slide past us just to get to the other tables. Other customers also had to slide back and forth between us, knocking us around on our tables. We were seated at 12 PM. We did not receive so much as a glass of water before 12:30. Those at the table who got the "bottomless brunch mimosa" saw the bottom after only two glasses. Why? Apparently we were over our two hour time limit at the table. However, mimosas were not brought to the table until close to 1 o'clock. The first batch was flat and had to be sent back. From there on, only one refill was given. The sangria was listed to have lemons and limes in it but was nothing but red wine, ice and a straw. Bread for the table was brought out at 1:30 - an hour and a half after we had been there. When the food was brought out we had been there for over 1.5 hours. The waiter could not remember who had what dish. The food was sub-par and also misleading. "Tater tots" are soft crouton-esque potato bread squares. These were also sent back. The wait staff was sassy and inefficient. The bus boys rudely reached in front of us snatching plates and glasses without so much as an "excuse me." The manager was not only rude to us when we asked for accommodations but proceeded to argue with us in front of other customers. No one was pleased. Customer satisfaction is certainly not important at this restaurant. I have never I will never eat here again and will tell everyone I know to take their earned money elsewhere.