Discover the new speakeasy-style destination in the Meatpacking District: Le Club New York, a reimagined dining bar and lounge located at 85 10th Ave. The venue, formerly home to Le Grill de Joël Robuchon, has been transformed into a sophisticated nightlife and event space offering refined food, drinks, and ambiance.
Though newly conceived as a club, Le Club maintains the upscale culinary pedigree of its predecessor. Culinary director Christophe Bellanca, a longtime protégé of Joël Robuchon, leads the kitchen. The menu reflects the same attention to technique and quality, while the atmosphere shifts toward a warmer, more inviting downtown-meets-uptown vibe that encourages sharing and socializing.
Le Club. Photo: Liz Clayman
Le Club’s menu is crafted for sharing, featuring French-inspired small plates priced roughly between $10 and $30, with select items positioned as splurge-worthy highlights. The menu is organized into four sections—Garden, Sea, Land, and Sweet & Cheese—making it easy to mix and match flavors and textures across courses.
From the Garden section, standout dishes include Eggplant Nasu glazed with tamari and curry vegetables; Hass Avocado, charred and finished with sesame and pickled red pepper; and a playful Popcorn Trio seasoned with chaat masala, green mango Kashmiri chili, and fennel orange.
Le Club. Photo: Liz Clayman
The Sea offerings highlight delicate preparations and bright flavors: Hamachi served atop crispy coconut rice with avocado and a citrus glaze; a Maine Lobster Roll accented with turmeric, vanilla, and pomegranate; and Kusshi Oysters presented raw with tapioca pearls and yuzu for a textural, citrus-forward bite.
Land plates showcase richer, comforting choices, such as a Tarte Flambée with fresh fromage blanc and house-made crispy veal bacon; Crescent Farms Duck glazed in sweet orange marmalade with a Marco Polo tea infusion; and Beef Sliders on sesame brioche with Vermont cheddar and onion confit.
For dessert, the Sweet & Cheese section offers indulgent finishes like Warm Beignets served with sticky caramel and chocolate sauces, and a whimsical Cotton Candy Cloud topped with chocolate drops. Cheese selections complement desserts or stand alone as a final savory note.
Le Club. Photo: Liz Clayman
Le Club New York blends refined culinary technique with an approachable, convivial setting—an appealing option for dinner, late-night drinks, and private events in the heart of the Meatpacking District.