ADDRESS: 853 Lexington Avenue
(Between 64th and 65th Streets)
New York, NY 10065
WEB SITE: www.seletpoivrenyc.com
TELEPHONE: (212) 517-5780
FAX: (212) 517-4785
HOURS: Lunch: 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM, Mon.-Fri.
Dinner: 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Mon.-Thurs.
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Fri.-Sat.
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sun.
Brunch: 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM, Sat.-Sun.
CUISINE: French Bistro
CREDIT CARDS: All major
DESIGNERS: Christian Schienle
Pamela Schienle
EXECUTIVE CHEF: Christian Schienle
WINE DIRECTOR: Christian Schienle
OWNERS: Christian Schienle
Pamela Schienle
OPENING DATE: June, 1989
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In our quest to review the newest and most trendy restaurant openings, let’s not forget New York’s heritage of charming family-run establishments. Whether they be American, ethnic or a charming French bistro such as Sel et Poivre (Above), they are worth revisiting, remembering and add focus to a constantly changing restaurant scene, where the venue or clientele is often the main feature.
The stylish, sophisticated dining room is enhanced by a 12-foot high ceiling, candlelit wood tables with white linen tablecloths, The: Intimate, romantic ambiance includes leather and fabric-upholstered banquettes, classic wood bistro chairs, antique sconces, pale yellow walls,wood floors, classic mirrors, black-and-white framed family photos of international travels alongside prints from renowned European photographers, and mood lighting to create a classic Parisian bistro setting.
Owner/Chef Christian Schienle, formerly at L’Absinthe, is handsome, charming and prepares classic French bistro dishes with a refined, updated flair.
Favored appetizers include crunchy Celery root remoulade with red beets, an intensely flavored Venison Pate and wonderful, Escargots with garlic butter and herbs. Go for the signature bistro classics in such delectable entrees as Brook trout Almandine, Frog legs a la Provencal, Pork Chop with Braised Onions and Apples in a heady calvados sauce with crispy herb roasted potatoes, tender, juicy Rack of lamb served with tomatoes and zucchini mélange and crispy Duck a l’orange with wild rice 
Inquire about the daily specials such as (Friday) Cassoulet , (Saturday) Cous Cous Royal
and (Sunday) Roasted leg of lamb.
Go easy on the excellent warm baguettes. You want to save room for the terrific desserts. 
I loved the layered Chocolate Mousse, traditional Profiteroles and light and elegant Fresh Fruit Tart. There is cheese and a nice selection of sorbets as well.
The 10-foot long custom-made L-shaped oak bar, located in the front of the Dining Room, features a predominantly French and American wine list with an international flair. It features handsome wood barstools. An impressive variety of wines are available by the glass. In addition, a premier selection of spirits,liquors, digestifs, dessert wines, imported beers,and classic cocktails are also available. The Lunch,Dinner, and Brunch Menus are available at the bar.
We found the cocktails well made and generous. Wine red wine glasses are attractive and large enough to allow wines such as the excellent 2006 CHATEAU LES HAUTES TUILERIES, (52.00 the bottle, $13.50 by the glass) room to breathe. This is a fine red vintage wine from the Lalande de Pomerol region in Bordeaux France
Service and reception at the door and warm and friendly, so take our advice and revisit Sel et Poivre. If this your first time, you’re in for an affordable and eminently pleasant dining experience.
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Sel et Poivre
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PRICE RANGE: Lunch (entrées): $ 7.95 - $28.95
3-Course Prix Fixe Lunch Menu: $17.95
2-Course Prix Fixe Lunch Menu : $13.95
Dinner (entrées): $12.95 - $28.95
3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner Menu: $27.95
3- Course Prix Fixe Dinner Menu
(With a glass of wine):
(4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Mon-Sun.) $19.95
Brunch:
1-Course Prix Fixe Brunch Menu
(With Mimosa or Bloody Mary
and coffee) $14.95 (Sat.-Sun.)
DRESS: Casual Elegant
RESERVATIONS: Recommended
SEATING CAPACITY: Dining Room: 65
NUMBER OF ROOMS: 1
PARTY FACILITIES: Available upon request
(Entire Dining Room or partial Dining Room is
frequently used for customized private parties and
special events.)
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Dinner menu (Subject To Change) (Prices Subject to Change)
Appetizers
Soup du jour$6.95
Fish soup $7.95 French onion soup $6.95
Mesclun salad with balsamic vinaigrette $7.50
Fresh tomato and basil salad $8.95
Crab cake with mixed green salad and ginger sauce $11.95
Arugula, watercress and endive salad with Roquefort cheese $9.95
Assorted cheese plate $10.50
French green bean salad $9.95
Celery root remoulade with red beets $7.95
Country duck pate $7.95
Escargots with garlic butter and herbs $8.95
Risotto with mushrooms and leeks $13.95
Grilled garlic sausage with lentil salad $7.95
Artichoke vinaigrette $10.95
Mussel’s mariniere or a la Provencal with French fries $15.95
Salads
Salad Nicoise $16.95
Chicken salad in balsamic vinegar, pignoli nuts
on a bed of greens$15.95
The restaurant is available for private parties, special wine dinners, catering or other festivities. For more information please ask for Christian.
Grilled salmon filet with white beans and haricot vertes in a white wine sauce $21.95
Skate fish with lemon, capers and served with basmati rice$17.95
Brook trout Almandine, broccoli and carrots $19.95
Frog legs a la Provencal $19.95
Duck a l’orange with wild rice $26.95
Oven roasted chicken, French fries or mashed potatoes$18.95
Pan seared chicken breast served with wild mushroom sauce
and mixed vegetables $17.95
Rack of lamb served with tomato zucchini mélange $28.95
Pork chop with braised onions, apples in calvados sauce and
herb roasted potatoes $19.95
Calves liver a la Lyonnais with mashed potatoes and broccoli $18.95
Veal kidneys with mustard sauce, boiled potatoes and spinach $18.95
Thin sliced steak frites and salad $17.95
Aged New York sirloin steak with Roquefort or poivre sauce $28.95
Bistro burger served with French fries $14.95
Sautéed mixed vegetable plate $16.95
Omelette of the day $14.95
Side dishes
Red skin mashed potatoes$5.00, Risotto$5.50, French green beans$6.00, Sautéed Spinach$6.00, French Fries$5.00
Mixed vegetables$5.50
Pastas
Fettuccine with chicken in a creamy pepper sauce $15.95
Linguine with fresh tomato and basil $12.95
Linguine with shrimp, mixed vegetables a la Provencal $20.95
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Dessert Menu (Prices Subject to Change)
- Assorted Cheese Plate
- 9.95
- Tarte Aux Pommes
- 6.75
- Crème Brulee
- 6.75
- Profiteroles
- 7.75
- Mousse au Chocolate
- 7.75
- Served with caramelized bananas and crème anglaise
- Terrine of Chocolate
- 6.75
- Served with raspberry coulis
- Fresh Strawberries
- 8.95
- Ice Cream or Sorbet
- 6.75
- Fresh Fruit Plate
- P/A
Beverages
- Coffee or Tea
- 2.75
- Espresso
- 3.00
- Double Espresso or Cappuccino
- 4.50
- Special Coffee Drinks
- 11.00
- Irish Coffee, Kahlua Coffee, Fra Angelico Coffee, Tia Maria Coffee.
Dessert wines by the glass
- 2005 Muscat beaum de venise
- 6.50
- 2003 Chateau les justice “Sauternes”
- Gl. 10.00
- 375 ml Btl. 55.00
Ports by the glass
- Fonseca Bin 27
- $9.00
- Sandeman Reserve
- $10.00
- Royal Porto
- $12.00
Cordials
$10.00
Baileys
Cointreau
Francelico
Amaretto
Sambuca
Tia Maria
Grand Marnier
Anisette
Kahlua
Cognac
- Courvoisier V.S.
- 12.00
- Hennessy V.S.
- 12.00
- Martell V.S.
- 13.00
- Remy Martin V.S.O.P.
- 16.00
- Martell Cordon Bleu
- 35.00
- Remy Martin X.O
- 35.00
Armagnac
- Larresingle X.O.
- 12.00
- Chateau de lau bade Bas
- 16.00
Calvados
- Busnel ReserveV.S.O.P.
- 12.00
- Cardinal
- 12.00
Eau-de-vie
- Massenez Poire William
- 12.00
- Massenez Mirabelle
- 14.00
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SPECIALS
Monday
Bouillabaisse
Classic French fish soup
Tuesday
Coq au vin
With red wine sauce, mushrooms and mash potatoes
Wednesday
Medallions of Venison
Thursday
Pot au Feu
Friday
Cassoulet
Saturday
Cous Cous Royal
Sunday
Roasted leg of lamb
With potatoes dauphinoise
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Wine List (Subject To Change)
WINE BY THE GLASS
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING
- N.V. MOET CHANDON
- 14.00
- “BRUT,” FRANCE
- N.V. MARQUISE DE LA TOUR
- 9.50
- “BRUT,” FRANCE
- N.V. PROSECCO
- 8.00
- STELLINA DI NOTTE VINO SPUMANTTE, ITALY
DESSERT AND ROSE WINE
- 2005 CHAPELLE-ST-ARNOUX
- 6.50
- “MUSCAT BEAUMES DE VENISE,” FRANCE
- 2004 MADAME FLEUR
- 7.00
- “SAUTERNES,” BORDEAUX
- 2007 CHAMARRE
- 9.00
- “GRENACHE/SHIRAZ,” “ROSE”
WHITE WINE
- 2008 FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
- 8.00
- “PINOT GRIGIO,” GEYSERVILLE
- 2007 DOMAINE CATON
- 8.00
- “CHARDONNAY,” PAYS D’OC
- 2009 TIERRUC RESERVA
- 9.00
- “SAUVIGNON BLANC,” CHILE
- 2007 TRIMBACH CUVEE “R”
- 10.00
- “RIESLING,” ALSACE
- 2008 KREMSER WEINZIERL
- 10.00
- “GRUNER VELTLINER,” AUSTRIA
- 2007 HELFRICH
- 11.00
- “GEWURTZTRAMINER,” ALSACE
- 2008 SANCERRE SAUTERAU
- 12.00
- “SAUVIGNON BLANC,” LOIRE VALLEY
- 2008 NEWTON
- 13.00
- “CHARDONNAY,” SONOMA
RED WINE
- 2007 CARMEN
- 8.00
- MAIPO VALLEY, “CABERNET SAUVIGNON,” CHILE
- 2007 CENTURY CELLARS
- 9.00
- “PINOT NOIR” VIN DE PAYS D’OC
- 2007 COTES DU RHONE
- 9.00
- “D.VIOLON” RHONE VALLEY
- 2007 ROSENBLUM CELLERS
- 10.00
- VINTNERS CUVEE “SYRAH” SONOMA
- 2005 BROUIILY
- 10.00
- DOMAINE DU MOULIN-FAVRE BEAUJOLAIS
- 2008 CALINA
- 10.00
- VALLE DEL MAULE “MERLOT” CHILE
- 2006 GLEN CARLOU MALBEC
- 11.00
- “BORDEAUX BLEND” SOUTH AFRICA
- 2005 SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNE
- 13.00
- “PINOT NOIR” CAPRON-MANIEUX BURGUNDY
- 2006 CHATEAU LES HAUTES TUILERIES
- 13.00
- LALANDE-DE-POMEROL
FRENCH WHITE WINE
SAUTERNES 750ml
- 1995 CRU D’ARCHE-PUGNEAU
- 255.00
- GRAND VIN DE SAUTERNES
- 1990 CHATEAU D’YQUEM
- 350.00
- Lur-Saluces
LOIRE VALLEY
- 2007 MUSCADET
- 38.00
- MORILLEAU
- 2008 SANCERRE
- 48.00
- SAUTERAU
RHONE VALLEY
- 2006 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
- 75.00
- CHATEAU LA NERTHE
LANGUEDOC
- 2007 CHAMARRE
- 36.00
- “GRENACHE/SHIRAZ” “ROSE”
ALSACE
- 2007 TRIMBACH
- 40.00
- CUVEE “R” “RIESLING”
- 2007 WILLM
- 40.00
- “PINOT BLANC”
- 2007 HELFRICH
- 45.00
- “GEWURTZTRAMINER”
- 2004 LOUIS SIPP
- 46.00
- “GEWURTZTRAMINER”
BURGUNDY
- 2008 MACON-VILLAGES
- 40.00
- GEORGES DUBOEUF
- 2007 RULLY
- 48.00
- VIEILLES VIGNES VINCENT GIRARDIN
- 2007 CHABLIS 1ER CRU
- 60.00
- BEAUROT
- 2004 MEURSAULT
- 60.00
- LOUIS LATOUR
- 2006 CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET
- 70.00
- LOUIS LATOUR
- 2005 PULIGNY-MONTRACHET
- 80.00
- CHAVY-MARTIN
- 2005 CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU
- 195.00
- LOUIS LATOUR
FRENCH RED WINE
LOIRE VALLEY
- 2007 CHINON REMY PANNIER
- 40.00
- CABERNET FRANC”
RHONE VALLEY
- 2008 COTES DU RHONE
- 36.00
- D.VIOLON
- 2005 VACQUEYRAS
- 40.00
- CRU DES COTES DU RHONE CHAPELLE-ST-ARNOUX
- 2007 GIGONDAS
- 45.00
- “TRADITION” DOMAINE FONT-SANE
- 2008 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
- 65.00
- PROMENADE DES PAPES
- 2003 COTE-ROTIE “LE CHAMPON”
- 125.00
- DOMAINE STEPHANE PICHAT
BURGUNDY
- 2006 JULIENAS
- 40.00
- CHATEAU DES CAPITAL G.DEBOEUF BEAUJOLAIS
- 2005 BROUIILY
- 45.00
- DOMAINE DU MOULIN-FAVRE BEAUJOLAIS
- 2005 SAVIGNY-LES-BEAUNE
- 45.00
- CAPRON-MANIEUX
- 2007 COTE DE NUITS-VILLAGES LA BELLE MASURE
- 55.00
- LABOURE-ROI
- 2005 GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN ANTONINI RODET
- 85.00
- 2005 VOLNAY 1er cru
- 105.00
- “LES SANTENOTS” DOMAINE DU PAVILLON
- 2002 POMMARD-RUGIENS BAS 1er cru
- 120.00
- BILLARD-GONNET
BORDEAUX
- 2008 CHATEAU TOUR PUY-BLANQUET
- 40.00
- SAINT EMILION
- 2006 CHATEAU DE MIGNOT
- 45.00
- SAINT-ESTEPHE
- 2005 CHATEAU LA ROSE-TRIMOULET GRAND CRU
- 50.00
- SAINT-EMILION
- 2006 CHATEAU LES HAUTES TUILERIES
- 52.00
- LALANDE-DE-POMEROL
- 2005 CHATEAU LAROSE-TRINTAUDON
- 55.00
- HAUT-MEDOC
- 2006 MARGAUX
- 60.00
- HENRI LURTON MARGAUX
- 2005 LACOSTE BORIE
- 65.00
- PAUILLAC
- 2000 CHATEAU ARTIQUES
- 70.00
- PAUILLAC
- 2005 CROIX DE BEAUCAILLOU
- 105.00
- SAINT JULIAN
- 2003 CHATEAU PRIEURE-LECHINE GRAND CRU
- 125.00
- MARGAUX
INTERNATIONAL REDS
AMERICAN
NEW YORK NORTH FORK LONG ISLAND
- 2005 BRIDGE LANE LIE FAMILY CELLARS
- 40.00
- “MERLOT”
SONOMA
- 2005 KENDALL-JACKSON RESERVE
- 60.00
- “CABERNET SAUVIGNON”
- 2002 ARROWOOD
- 75.00
- “CABERNET SAUVIGNON”
- 2006 COSENTINO WINERY
- 80.00
- “PINOT NOIR”
NAPA
- 2005 CHARLES KRUG ROBERT MONDAVI
- 40.00
- “MERLOT”
- 2006 FRANCIS COPPOLA BLACK LABLE
- 45.00
- “CABERNET SAUVIGNON”
- 2007 ACACIA CARNEROS
- 60.00
- “PINOT NOIR”
- 2004 COSENTINO WINERY
- 80.00
- “CABERNET/MERLOT/CAB-FRANC”
- 2004 HEWITT RUTHERFORD
- 140.00
- “CABERNET SAUVIGNON”
- 2004 BV GEORG DE LATOUR
- 210.00
- “CABERNET SAUVIGNON”
MONTEREY COUNTY / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
- 2006 XYZI N 1O
- 42.00
- “ZINFANDEL”
- 2007 IRONY
- 45.00
- “PINOT NOIR”
- 2005 ROSENBLUM ABBA VINEYARD LODI
- 58.00
- “SYRAH”
WASHINGTON
- 2005 CANOE RIDGE
- 48.00
- HORSE HAVEN HILLS COLUMBIA VALLEY “MERLOT”
SPAIN
- 2007 TERMES NUMANTHIA TORO
- 58.00
- “TINTA DE TORO”
AUSTRIA
- 2006 KELLERMEISTER PRIVAT
- 43.00
- KREMSER “ZWEIGELT”
AUSTRALIA
- 2007 ARCHETYPE VINEYARDS
- 45.00
- BAROSSA “SHIRAZ”
- 2005 GREEN POINT VICTORIA
- 50.00
- “SHIRAZ”
SOUTH AFRICA
- 2005 DURBANVILLE HILLS
- 40.00
- “SHIRAZ”
- 2006 GLEN CARLOU MALBEC
- 48.00
- “CABERNET,MERLOT,MALPEC,CAB-FRANK” PAARL
CHILE
- 2007 CARMEN MAIPO VALLEY
- 32.00
- “CABERNET SAUVIGNON”
- 2008 CALINA VALLE DEL MAULE
- 40.00
- “MERLOT”
ITALY
- 2006 TRENTINO
- 45.00
- PINOT NOIR “BOTTEGA VINALA”
INTERNATIONAL WHITES
AMERICAN
- 2008 FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA
- 35.00
- “PINOT GRIGIO” GEYSERVILLE
- 2008 KENDALL-JACKSON RESERVE
- 38.00
- “CHARDONNAY” SANTA BARBARA
- 2008 FERRARI-CARANO
- 40.00
- FUME BLANC “SAUVIGNON BLANC SONOMA
- 2006 STERLING VINEYARD
- 40.00
- “SAUVIGNON BLANC” NAPA
- 2007 BV COASTAL ESTATES
- 40.00
- “CHARDONNAY” SONOMA
- 2007 GNARLEY HEAD
- 40.00
- “CHARDONNAY” MANTECA
- 2007 NEWTON
- 50.00
- “CHARDONNAY” SONOMA
- 2006 JORDAN
- 55.00
- “CHARDONNAY” SONOMA
- 2006 GRGICH HILLS ESTATE
- 105.00
- “CHARDONNAY” NAPA
NEW YORK NORTH FORK LONG ISLAND
- 2007 BRIDGE LANE LIE FAMILY CELLERS
- 40.00
- “CHARDONNAY”
WASHINGTON
- 2007 CHATEAU ST. MICHELLE
- 50.00
- EROICA “RIESLING” COLOMBIA VALLEY
AUSTRIA
- 2008 SEPP MOSER
- 45.00
- WOLFSGRABEN “GRUNER VELTLINER”
AUSTRALIA
- 2007 JACOB’S CREEK
- 40.00
- “PINOT GRIGIO” BAROSSA VALLEY
CHILE
- 2009 TIERRUCA ALTO RESERVA
- 38.00
- “SAUVIGNON BLANC” LONTUE VALLEY
- 2008 VERAMONTE RESERVA
- 38.00
- “SAUVIGNON BLANC”
ITALY
- 2006 PINOT GRIGIO
- 50.00
- SANTA MARGARITA ALTO ADIGE
CHAMPAGNE AND SPARKLING
- 375 BTL MOET CHANDON
- 38.00
- “BRUT”
- N.V. YELLOW TAIL
- 40.00
- “SPARKLING WINE”
- N.V. CHANDON
- 40.00
- “ROSE”
- N.V. MARQUIS DE LA TOUR
- 45.00
- “BRUT”
- N.V. G.H.MUMM
- 95.00
- GORDON ROUGE “BRUT”
- N.V. VEUVE CLICQUOT
- 95.00
- “BRUT”
- 1999 DOM PERIGNON
- 255.00
- “BRUT”
½ BOTTLES WHITE AND RED
- 2007 BV COASTAL ESTATE
- 19.00
- “CHARDONNAY” NAPA
- 2006 TRIMBACH
- 22.00
- “RIESLING” ALSACE
- 2006 RULLY
- 30.00
- VIEILLES VIGNES “CHARDONNAY” BURGUNDY
- 2004 CHATEAU HAUTE- SERRE
- 20.00
- “CAHORS” FRANCE
- 2007 TERRAZAS RESERVA
- 20.00
- “MALBEC” ARGENTINA
- 2005 CLARENDELLE
- 23.00
- BORDEAUX
- 2006 AU BON CLIMAT
- 30.00
- “PINOT NOIR” SANTA MARIA VALLEY
Subject to change.
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