there’s at least one place better than Les Halles for steak frites (and probably a lot more). IMHO Les Halles in DC has deteriorated to little more than a cigar bar. for steak frites, try Bistrot du Coin. (3 replies, last updated by ANCyM July 7, 2003)

there’s a les halles by my apartment (downtown) and i’m curious to see if it’s any good. i’m an anthony bourdain fan, have read kitchen confidential and got a big kick out of it. is his restaurant any... (11 replies, last updated by hihihi September 29, 2005)

Wondering if anyone has tried Les Halles on John St in lower manhattan? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! (17 replies, last updated by MinhLikesFood April 30, 2007)

In a message in the “dinner downtown” chain, someone asked about the DC Les Halles. My husband and I have been there several times, but swore it off three or four years ago. The problem was not the food, which was... (1 reply, last updated by John September 7, 2000)

For my birthday today I treated myself to an expensive lunch, at Les Halles on Park Ave. The mussels were excellent, and I enjoyed the pate (which I have never eaten before, so I can’t really rate it.) The service I could... (4 replies, last updated by Tom Steele May 25, 1998)

Is the food about the same quality downtown as at the original Les Halles??????? (8 replies, last updated by Tbear August 2, 2003)

I’ve been to Les Halles many times over the years, and it’s become incredibly popular—with good reason: It’s as good a bistro as any in Manhattan, and it’s reasonably priced. If you like blood... (8 replies, last updated by Tom Steele January 7, 2001)

Who has read “Kitchen Confidential” and eaten and Les Halles, and what did you think? (I enjoyed the book a lot, and, having moved to the Midwest years ago, haven’t had the chance to try out the restaurant.) (6 replies, last updated by Jim Leff November 2, 2001)

Hi, Does anyone know when Anthony Bourdain is actually at Les Halles? I haven’t been there before, but would like to maybe go soon. Also, when is the least busy time to go and what are the best dishes to order? I would love... (17 replies, last updated by Argg August 29, 2003)

Went to breakfast [uptown branch] a few days ago and had one of the worst dining experiences ever. Dining is actually too dignified a word for the experience. In a less than half full restaurant the service was lost in action.... (1 reply, last updated by coleyas March 1, 2009)

haven’t been to bistro francais, but les halles food is solid. the atmosphere is loud. Link: http://dcfullest.livejournal.com (1 reply, last updated by jenn February 17, 2006)

My initial reaction was sort of similar to yours. And then I realized that I didn’t really know what the OP meant by godforsaken... because it is a huge and confusing transit center to those unfamiliar with it, because the... (4 replies, last updated by souvenir January 16, 2009)

I haven’t been able to find too many opinions of Les Halles through the search process but my sense is that it is not a Chowhound favorite. While deciding on options for a New York City visit I considered Les Halles a must-stop... (1 reply, last updated by kcijones001 July 23, 2008)

FYI from the post: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/goingoutgurus/2008/11/au_revoir_les_halles.html (23 replies, last updated by BrianChido December 28, 2008)

Has anyone been to Les Halles recently? How much involvement does AB have with Les Halles since No Reservations not to mention his frequent guest spots on radio etc? Has anyone noticed a drop off (or, rise for that matter) in... (6 replies, last updated by financialdistrictresident October 4, 2007)