Felix
SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Felix is a practical SoHo choice for brunch, lunch, or an easy celebration meal when location and social energy matter more than a tightly defined culinary brief. Use it for dates, birthdays, or group plans that need flexibility; compare Soho Diner for a more casual fallback and Bistrot Leo for a more polished downtown meal.
About Felix
Felix is a New York City venue best assessed on practical details: its schedule, city location, and smart casual dress code. It does not highlight a specific cuisine, signature dish, chef, price point, service format, or awards record, so it may not be a research-heavy dining destination based on those details.
The strongest planning case is flexibility across much of the week. Felix is closed on Monday, opens late morning or midday from Tuesday through Sunday, stays open until 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and closes at 10 PM on Sunday. That makes it useful for daytime or evening plans, while still requiring a direct check with the venue for current reservations, menu, and event details.
Choose it for flexible New York City planning, not specific menu details
Felix makes the clearest sense when the decision is based on its logistics. If the group wants a New York City venue with smart casual dress and broad open hours on most days, it can be a practical choice. If the meal itself needs to be defined by a particular cuisine, dish, format, chef, or price point, confirm those details directly before committing.
For cross-shopping, Soho Diner, Bistrot Leo, Papatzul, Bowery Bungalow NYC, and Cipriani Downtown are other New York City options to compare depending on the plan. Keep the comparison focused on your group's needs, as Felix primarily provides details on its hours, dress code, and city-level location.
Timing matters more than menu specifics
The smart move is to use Felix when its opening hours fit the schedule. Tuesday and Saturday begin at 11 AM; Wednesday through Friday begin at 11:30 AM; Sunday begins at 11 AM. Most open days run until 11 PM, with Sunday ending at 10 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so neat, relaxed attire is the safest baseline.
New York City has many options when the brief is highly specific. For a wider planning sweep, use our full New York City restaurants guide, or branch out with our full New York City bars guide and our full New York City hotels guide if the meal is part of a bigger night.
Planning details
- Location
- 340 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- felixnyc.com
- Phone
- +12124310021
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Felix reads like a classic neighborhood French bistro transposed to SoHo: a mid-register room that favors durability over spectacle. The writing emphasizes a repeat local crowd and an approachable European-leaning menu, so the atmosphere feels warm and unpretentious rather than performative. Service and space are calibrated for everyday use — you can walk in without treating the night like an event — and the dining experience privileges shared plates and classical mains. Overall, the room projects a cozy, relaxed charm that rewards regulars and makes it easy for newcomers to settle in.
Best For
This is a bistro built for regulars and steady midweek dining: Tuesday-night tables stay filled, and the menu’s shareable architecture makes it natural for small groups or couples to split plates. It’s well suited to neighborhood dinners, casual date nights and group meals where the point is conviviality rather than ceremony. Because the kitchen favors classical preparations and an unshowy wine list that moves alongside food, Felix works best for people seeking an approachable, reliably good French meal without the fuss of destination tasting menus.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu as a shared experience: start with the starters that function both as independent plates and as the front end of a longer, shared meal. Move to the main courses anchored in classical technique — the signature steak frites, cassoulet and duck confit are natural choices that reflect the kitchen’s bistro grammar. Let the wine list accompany the food rather than dominate it; the selection is described as calibrated to move alongside dishes, which pairs well with the menu’s shareable logic. Reservations are less necessary here, but bringing a flexible party mindset helps.
Venue details
Ambiance
Upbeat and vibrant with worn-in French decor, huge open windows, and lively international crowd.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- steak frites
- cassoulet
- duck confit
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 340 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Felix is not the right fit
Choose Soho Diner if the plan is casual, mixed-age, or likely to change at the last minute. Choose Bistrot Leo if the meal needs to feel more composed without leaving the downtown area.
Restaurant context
How Felix compares in SoHo and downtown New York
Felix is the pick when the group wants a lively West Broadway base and an easy dining plan. Soho Diner is better for casual comfort and lower-pressure group meals, while Bistrot Leo is the stronger call when the occasion needs a more polished bistro feel.
For cuisine-led decisions, Cipriani Downtown is the Italian comparison with a more scene-driven room, and Papatzul gives the group a more specific dining direction. Bowery Bungalow NYC is the better alternate when the brief is casual, social, and less tied to SoHo foot traffic.
In booking terms, Felix reads as the easier, more flexible choice for daytime or early evening plans. Choose it for convenience and atmosphere; choose Bistrot Leo or Cipriani Downtown when the meal needs a clearer special-occasion frame.
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Compare Felix
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Papatzul | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Soho Diner | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Bistrot Leo | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Cipriani Downtown | New York City | Italian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #2322025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #252 |
| Bowery Bungalow NYC | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Felix?
Felix has a smart casual dress code. Keep it neat and relaxed rather than formal. The venue is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday, so check the exact day and time before making plans.
Is daytime or evening better at Felix?
That depends on the schedule you need. Felix opens at 11 AM on Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and at 11:30 AM Wednesday through Friday. It stays open until 11 PM Tuesday through Saturday and until 10 PM on Sunday. It is closed Monday.
Does Felix handle dietary restrictions?
Ask Felix directly before booking or ordering. Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not provided, so groups with specific needs should confirm current options with the venue.
What are alternatives to Felix in New York City?
Papatzul, Soho Diner, Bistrot Leo, Cipriani Downtown, and Bowery Bungalow NYC are relevant New York City alternatives to compare depending on what the group wants. Felix is easiest to evaluate on its logistics: New York City location, smart casual dress code, and its Tuesday-through-Sunday hours.
