Klee Brasserie

09/03/2008 23:41

Spare European-American cooking and decor appeals to Chelsea art lovers. The style falls somewhere between Shaker and Scandinavian, with blond woodwork lending a clean, cozy style. A mosaic-tiled wall in the back, busy with green and gold orbs, introduces a modern art bent. The partially open kitchen helps set the scene for the gallery refugees who make the space feel like an after-opening party.

The Food

Dilettante-style eating works best, as small plates hold the European-American menu's strengths. A generous martini glass is filled with lemon-hinted char tartare. Delicious, homemade garlic potato chips encourage addiction, as do treats like the airy Alsatian thin-crust pizza, dressed ever so slightly with caramelized onion, creme fraiche and chives. The juicy, perfectly seasoned pork chop is the masterpiece among the mains, at least compared to a halibut and a hangar steak, which both suffer from overly subdued flavoring. Bold sorbets are colorful on the plate and the palate and make a better ending than the soggy apple strudel.

What to Drink

Elderflower essence gives the margarita a nice Alpine touch for a starting cocktail. End the meal with a winning rare treat, the Stone Pine Liquer of the Alps, which smells and tastes foresty fresh.

Late Night Dining

Small plates and bar bites are on offer until 1am nightly.

Lunch

The lunch menu includes dishes like porcini mushroom chowder and short rib and chard ravioli.

Klee Brasserie

200 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011-4922
Phone: (212) 633-8033

Cross Street: Between 22nd Street and 23rd Street
Directions: C, E at 23rd St

Restaurant Information

Parking

Street

Coat Check

Hours

Mon-Wed 5:30pm-11pm
Thu-Sun 12pm-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm

Dress Code

Casual to dressy

Payment Types

Discover
Diners Club
American Express
MasterCard
Visa

Cuisines

Eclectic & International
French
German
Central European
American (New)
American (Traditional)

Meal Price

$$$$

Amenities

Outdoor Dining
Private Rooms
Date Spot
Notable Chef
Bar Scene
Dine at the Bar
Online Reservations
Local Favorites
People Watching
Fine Dining
Group Dining

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