Le P'tit Laurent

A newish French bistrot in the Glen Park neighborhood. A small but cozy place with a bar stacked with French goodies. Walked in without a reservation and didn't have to wait too long for a table.

The steak was a hefty piece of NY Strip (max 4 points) which I had cooked medium rare. It came out perfect, but overall it was probably a bit too substantial. So 3 points. The sauce was a delicious herb-based concoction that accorded well with the frites. 5 points. The frites themselves were crispy-yet-tender shoestring fries and lightly salted. 4 points. The BF had a salmon-based dish that was unremarkable and a decent lentil soup, but my crab salad with golden beets was fantastic. They have a bar stocked with French riviera favorites, but the wine selections available by the glass is disappointing. 3 points. Service was fairly prompt and very friendly, and the place is the right size to maintain a lively yet not overcrowded feel. 4 points.

Overall: 19 points

699 Chenery St (at Diamond) in downtown Glen Park

The Rules

There will be 5 categories, with a maximum of 5 points in each category.

1. Steak. The maximum of 5 points can only be achieved if the restaurant uses a hanger steak, flank or skirt steak, or entrecote. Most other cuts of meat can only receive a maximum of 4 points. A filet mignon can only receive a maximum of 3 points.
2. Sauce. This is the sauce that accompanies the steak. Must be served on the steak.
3. Frites. Flavor, freshness, crispiness, etc.
4. Other menu items. Appetizers, other entrees, cocktails, wine, etc.
5. Miscellaneous. Ambience, service, etc.