This brasserie-style SoHo go-to is a popular spot for shoppers to refuel after a day browsing the boutiques. So popular in fact, that tables are hard to come by pretty much from noon to midnight on the weekend. The cuisine isn’t fancy, but that’s not the point—hearty French fare with American flavors come together in the bright, light-flooded space (thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows). Whether you’re just in for a quick beer or here to dine, the people watching alone is worth a visit.