Afro-Caribbean Brasserie

A true gem in the West Village! Camilla, and I hope I spelled her name correctly, was our server and she was wonderful throughout the evening. The food was absolutely delicious. We started with the oysters and olive oil sautéed shrimp, followed by the mussels and steak frites. We paired the starters with a Chablis, and Camilla recommended the Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes, which paired beautifully with the steak frites. Overall, it was a wonderful night and a genuinely memorable dining experience. Part of me hopes the tourists never discover this place, but it deserves all the love. 😂

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mino Brasserie is a true hidden gem in the West Village. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere instantly transports you to a Parisian bistro. Warm candlelight, intimate seating, French posters on the walls, a stunning floral bar backdrop. The details are truly thoughtful and the space feels effortlessly chic without trying too hard. I started with the Aperol Spritz, honestly one of the best I have had in the city. Well balanced, perfectly garnished, served in a beautiful oversized wine glass. My friend had the champagne and was equally happy. For food we ordered the steak tartare to start, classic, fresh, well seasoned and served with crispy crostini and a light salad. Then came the steak frites with red wine sauce, served on a wooden board with a side of thick cut fries. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and deeply flavored. We finished with the crème brûlée. That caramelized top, that creamy center. The perfect ending to a very Parisian afternoon. The service was attentive and the overall vibe makes it ideal for a special dinner or a long relaxed lunch. If you close your eyes between bites, you could genuinely forget you are in New York. Already planning my next visit.

My friend Olivier took me to a charming French spot in my neighborhood yesterday, and it was a really lovely evening. We went with the escargots, mussels, and beef stew—everything was delicious and well-prepared. The service was seamless and the atmosphere was great, making for a very easy, enjoyable night. I’ll definitely be back soon.

Great food , service was perfect and our server was very polite and friendly. Five star for “Yohan” ( our server )

I come to this restaurant on a beautiful fall day in early November for brunch with two other people. We made the reservation two days prior through Resy. When we arrived at the restaurant, it was less than half full which is not a good sign for a restaurant in the West Village on a nice weekend afternoon. I generally do not like Brunch meals, but sometimes I have to do things I don’t enjoy. Unfortunately, this restaurant highlighted everything I don’t like about brunch. Everything tasted very generic and was not cheap. I had the breakfast sandwich which was fine. My husband had the steak sandwich which came on soggy bread. The staff at the restaurant were nice, but didn’t seem to care at all about what was going on. My husband ordered a drink that never came. The host was his phone most of the time. The server brought us the check without asking if we were finished. Do yourself a favor and go to Pastis down the street instead of here. I would not recommend and I would not go back.