Dirty French

Lower East Side

I am a Major Food Group stan, as I have had wonderful meals at multiple of their restaurants in various cities. Before relocating to NYC, I frequented Dirty French steakhouse in Miami three times, but recently I had the pleasure of eating at their Original location this past week. It did not disappoint.

Kicking off the evening with a Cajun Martini—Tequila and Jalapeno shaken in a chilled glass—was a departure from my usual, but it was undeniably delicious. Our selection of Oysters, Tuna tartare, and deviled eggs was decent, but nothing truly extraordinary. However, the entrees and sides, those, were, good, damn good. We decided to split everything, the Duck, Chicken, and Dover soul with a side of Potatoes and mixed greens.

The highlights were unquestionably the Chicken and potatoes. If given another chance, I would undoubtedly go for the steak frites, but the group's vibe dictated otherwise. The place gave “medieval, meets zoo” (quote from me three martinis in). There are lively vibes, it's pretty NYC casual, meaning jeans and booties are the most acceptable attire, and the average age there is around 30. I think people are over the MFG thing, but I really do love their spots, and Dirty French showed up to play.