Good times. Service is great. Accommodating and friendly. Was eyeing up a window seat that was about to be vacated but was told some other patrons were already waiting for it. No problem. However, later on during our meal, after our apps but before we ordered entrees as we waited for another person to join, we asked to move to another vacant window table. I was expecting to get shutdown but they moved us over. Loved it. They also didn't mind us creating our own French pacing by lingering with our appetizers and a bottle of wine before even ordering entrees. Again, much appreciated. Ambience is good. Dark, tablecloths, low lighting. Everything I want from a neighborhood French spot. Refined and elegant but not overly stuffy. That said, our table was the youngest by a good 20 years. Noticeable but not a problem, especially if it means I can avoid social media hype. If anything, I should apologize for being maybe a little too loud and maybe disrupting the vibes. The food is solid across the board. Escargot is fine, the foie gras was maybe a touch gamier than I'd like. The mussels were delicious. One of the many dishes that demanded extra bread so soak up all the flavors. The hanger steak and duck were cooked well, though by the time we finally got to our entrees I was buzzing from wine and the company. And here's a good time to note that they had very drinkable bottles (for my admittedly underdeveloped palate) at reasonable prices. Might as well get a bottle instead of cocktails. So all in, I had a great time. Happened to just walk by earlier in the day while shopping in the area and had mentally bookmarked it, and I was happy to actually try it. The food might not blow you away but all things considered, it can set the stage for a good night out and that is worthy of 5 stars. read more

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Enjoyed another good meal at Jean Claude, a very charming room with bistro chairs and white table cloths and friendly wait staff. Started with the Frisée Salad, finished with a fried egg on top, nice contrast in texture with the crisp frisée. Lucky that the daily special was bouillabaisse and it was good with well balanced broth, mild with hints of garlic and saffron and the toasted bread with garlic mayonnaise. The broth was so good that I asked for more of the restaurant's delicious bread to enjoy the broth. read more

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The cutest French restaurant in Sutton Place! The service is so friendly and efficient, while the ambiance is quintessentially French. Have been here many times and recommend the brunch. I love it when they open the large windows at the front when it's warm outside - such a charming place to go! read more

Jean Claude - Eggs Royale - French Near Me - New York, New York

Had a great burger here -- a simple take on the classic, this one had a nice crispy exterior paired with an elevating, nutty slice of gruyère cheese all on a soft brioche bun. Portion was enough to have me feeling satisfied, but not so full that I find myself bursting out my pants -- burger comes with fries at a nice price point ($26 if including cheese). Service was excellent. read more

Jean Claude - Black Angus Burger - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious food, lovely atmosphere. Nice service. I'm enjoying working my way thru the menu. So far, I've totally enjoyed the French Onion Soup, Crabcake, and the Daily Specials Menu. See photos. Most recently, the Saturday Special-Filet Mignon served with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans. Mmmm, loved it! The steak was a lovely meal; very nice size cut of meat. Do consider to show my photos if you want it with pink in the middle. At steak houses it's called "medium", but I always clarify that I want pink in the middle, so we all enjoy our meal, and ideally, get it right the first time. The details matter. Dessert- I ordered the Bread Pudding-see the Dessert Menu. See photos I posted. I shall also try to work my way thru the Dessert Menu. LOL. MY Bread Pudding, to be truthful, was disappointing, because I was expecting it to be soft and fluffy since the Anglaise Sauce was mentioned in the description. It was not a fluffy bread pudding. The "sauce" was more like a watered down egg sauce and was on the plate, rather than having it make the bread pudding light and fluffy. I did not finish it. I ate more than I should have, I think I was hoping I'd find a spoonful of light, fluffy bread pudding, but it was not to be. But, I still love this restaurant, and next visit, I shall select a different dessert. So, in my humble opinion, I feel there is room for improvement in the bread pudding. And, I do look forward to my next visit. IMHO, I love this restaurant. When my very nice server asked me how I liked the bread pudding, I told him honestly, and politely. He was clearly surprised at my response. His look was more of a deer caught in headlights than a professional hospitality person. He did not know what to say, and so he didn't ...did not say anything. And walked away. I guess stunned. I simply chalk this up to the restaurant being in the new stage, and I hope that training is ongoing, because if you are going to take the initiative to ask, then, you must be prepared with how to respond. So, I'd say, perhaps, a work in progress, in this regard. But, I still rate Jean Claude restaurant as 5-Star, because 99.9Percent of the food I've had the pleasure of ordering has been delicious. And, I Love The French Onion Soup here!!! The Crab Cake was delicious. My Filet Mignon was perfectly satisfying. The mashed potatoes and fresh green beans were quite delicious. The warm bread and butter was yummy! I truly do look forward to trying more delicious food from the menu. And watching the restaurant grow. Be sure to see the Daily Specials noted permanently on the menu. One Special per Day is on the menu. It's in the center of the menu. Call and reserve. Make a reservation. I most certainly do recommend Jean Claude restaurant for an enjoyable and delicious meal. In a lovely atmosphere. (Yelp-I'm having some trouble loading all my photos) read more

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Salad: A blob of cheese, an under-ripe tomato slice, a ragged half leaf of lettuce. No wonder the waiter recommended it. It was a real profit earner. Didn't eat but a bite. Soup $1 more than priced on website. Asked to speak with manager. He had left. Was told he would call me the following day. He didn't.: read more

This is a cute french restaurant that I came here for brunch with family. They are known at least for their brunch for their pancakes. I unfortunately was too full to try them. I had a decaf cappuccino and wow it was delicious! The bread and butter we got for the table was also very tasty. That is what made me full even before having my main dish. I got the eggs Benedict with spinach and sauce on the side. It looks like a small dish but the amount of spinach they give you is alot so it filled me up quickly. Everyone else enjoyed their dishes as well. read more

Super delicious good French food. Probably the best escargot I've ever had followed by an amazing salmon dish! Service was a bit weird as they kept making eye gestures to each other to try and rush us out (including at the bar when we first got there) - but if you didn't notice, you'd be totally comfortable. read more

Very nice French bistro, good addition to the neighborhood and worthy competition for Bistro Vendome around the corner. Clientele is on the older side. Calm vibe, with tables are spaced out and sound level low enough to actually have a conversation. We had the Foie Gras Poêlé and Salade de Lettuce (iceberg salad) to start and skate and steak frites for mains. Everything was excellent and food came out quickly, except that the steak was cooked medium instead of requested medium rare. When we pointed this out to the waiter, he acknowledged and tut-tutted but did nothing else. Wine is a good deal at $15/half carafe, but skip the $16 Daniel Pardiac Brut Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine, too sweet. Would probably go back but stay away from the steak and sparkling wine. read more

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This restaurant hit all the marks - ambiance, service, and food. We sat under the painting of the Last Supper (how can you go wrong after that right?). We had French Onion Soup as our appetizers - delicious! I even scrapped all of the melted Gruyere off the sides of the bowl. My sister had mussels which were in a delicious broth which she happily dunked the crusty bread in. It was a very generous portion. She brought half of it home. I had the red snapper. It was truly the best I have ever had. Desserts were good as well. If you like chocolate fudge - go for the chocolate mousse. The creme brulee was done well too. If I lived in New York, I would eat here every week. I have been dining in NYC for decades. This restaurant is probably in my top three best ever. read more

Fun venue with reproduction paintings/murals. Food is typical French. If you're in the area and are seeking French food, stop in. read more

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The food is mostly lovely, the decor charming and the service excellent. A delightful neighborhood restaurant.

This restaurant is old school and wonderful. The service is impeccable. The minute the complimentary bread disappears, there is more. My Son and I visited New Years Day 2026 and were very happy with our experience. We both ordered escargot served in the shell. I ordered sea scallops risotto and my Son ordered hanger steak - both delicious. For dessert, we both had creme brulee and cappuccino - also quite good. I also have to mention the restroom because it is the nicest I have experienced in a long time. It is large, very clean, and has black and white tiles - unusually pleasant for a restroom in a restaurant. Can't wait to return to this place. read more

The service was very professional and friendly, I had a delicious and wonderful breakfast, the coffee was very good, it was very clean and the atmosphere was great. I loved the paintings on the wall. I highly recommend it. read more

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Enjoyed food and attentive service. We had crab special app and French onion soup. Chicken sandwich was excellent but chicken over arugula salad also was good for lunch. read more

This places looks nice from the outside, but very outdated in the inside, the decor makes you feel like you are in a wedding in Ohio. The service was pleasant, unfortunately our food was mediocre, no seasoning and the something is missing sensation, totally soulless culinary experience. Our drinks were weak, the best part was when they brought the check . Thanks but no thanks read more

The service was 5 the mussels were delicious and plentiful, coquilles st. Jacques was less than we expected or have had before. The drinks were delicious. We loved that we could talk and not have to holler. The ambience was perfect. We will be back. read more

Since our favorite restaurant next to Jean Claude closed suddenly, we have been without a go to restaurant in the neighborhood the last few months. Finally got a chance to try Jean Claude. They were very accommodating with me adding one person to our reservation last minute even though they were fully booked. The good...cocktails were very good. Service was good, decor is lovely. The fries steer crispy and delicious. 10/10 The mediocre....duck confit was 'ok". The mussels were pretty bland. Although I enjoyed dipping the bread into the broth. Really can't go wrong there. 6/10 The bad... I thought the beet salad was very, very bland. Seemed like the beets were right out of a can. I must have unloaded a third of the salt shaker on them. Pls take off menu. 1/10 I would come back and try something to eat. read more

Lovely brunch place. Great menu. Amazing service. I had my favorite croque madam. The burger was good too. The bubbly came nice n chilled. I love all the holiday decorations n the vintage artwork. read more

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Supper disappointed with this French Bistro. The Duck was just not good and the greens that accompanied it also did not live up to expectations. I had a salad with shrimp as a starter. It was adequate. The chocolate mousse that finished our meal was delicious. The service and ambience were fine. read more

I must say I was very pleased with the whole meal. The calamari was great, disappointed in the escargot-small and tasteless, the steak was outstanding, the Pom frites were very good,. The service is outstanding. The place is very welcoming like being in a friends home. All in all, I would go back again in fact I am Mike C read more

We stopped here on a whim and whew were we glad! We both ordered mussels w pomme frites and they were delicious! A great table, along the sidewalk, in the warm afternoon sun, it was great! read more

Jean Claude - Mussels and pomme frites!! Really good! - French Near Me - New York, New York

Went for dinner with a friend and had a very disappointing experience. Her wine tasted off like an old open bottle, though the waiter did bring a fresh one. Then she ordered a burger that didn't taste right and later found a short black hair on her plate. The manager took it back but by then she had lost her appetite. I finished my salad and we asked for the check. Honestly, it would have been nice if they had comped the glass of wine or something off the bill, considering the issues with the food and the hair on the plate. Instead, we paid in full and left, very unhappy with both the food and the overall experience. read more

Oh my! Definitely recommend, several times over! Food, service, ambiance...everything was 5 stars! There are a lot of restaurants in Midtown that serve great food, but if you're looking for an unpretentious, small, but not crowded, where the locals go...this is it! From the apps to the entrees to the dessert, and the drinks in between, we had the best time. I'm already thinking when we can go back to try something else off the menu! read more

Interior feels slightly outdated, but the food will warm your soul. Everything I've tasted here has been very good.

Take a VR trip to Paris . Sutton Place's Jean Claude on 1st Avenue is an amazing spot for French food. It has a cute atmosphere with a few outdoor tables. The service is polite. The restaurant offers French bistro fare. There is a Soupe de Jour and Plates de Le Jour. The steak : filet mignon, duck miel, and fish dishes are good. They have a hamburger w Gruyère cheese and there's a large tomato. It comes with pomme frites. The French bread and butter are always a start. The decor: fine replicas of French Impressionist paintings, cool mirrors, comfortable tables, a bar and overall The cuisine is bistrot/ brasserie, but everything is good. From fish entrees, moules, soupe de l' oignon, and escargot, bon appetit. read more

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Classic bistro feel that we love . Friendly server . We came for brunch and both the croque madame and the omelet were delicious . Good coffee & attentive . We look forward to trying dinner here next . read more

Jean Claude - Croque madame - French Near Me - New York, New York

A lovely dining experience; where to begin? Warmly greeted at door. Service was perfect without being intrusive, friendly yet professional at the same time. So many great selections on the menu - chose duck breast and scallops. Perfectly prepared and delicious, especially the red sauce on the duck. The pate was a great choice for an appetizer. read more

Skate was dry and salty, foie gras and escargots had an aftertaste (old oil or butter?) Nice service and nice room--food disappointing. read more

My favorite restaurant in this neighborhood. Their food and service is excellent. A few weeks ago I had a mushroom soup for lunch that was soooo good. I take all my friends here and none has complained yet. They all want to go back. read more

Had a really amazing dinner here the other night. Steak frites and mussels were first rate. Great selection of wine as well. Terrific neighborhood spot. Will make this place a regular spot in our rotation. read more

Beautiful interior, friendly service and delicious food. We ordered the duck confit and branzino. Both were amazing. It was so wonderful that I returned the next day for lunch and ordered a Croque monsieur, which was also delicious. I think that I have a new favorite restaurant. read more

Jean Claude - Croque monsieur - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Lovely spot for a leisurely brunch. Service was excellent and the food was authentically French.

The meal here hit the spot perfectly. Good menu pricing for the quality delivered. All team members showed sincere friendliness from the start. This place is a delightful surprise!!! Jean Claude gives me something to look forward to. read more

Great addition to the Sutton Place area dining scene! Small, intimate, charming room. Pleasant service. And the food is very good. Great neighborhood French. We go often and love to meet friends there or take out-of-towners. A real treat. read more

Delicious food, very good atmosphere. The food quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time. I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service. Highly recommend! read more

Every meal I've had here stands out in my memory. The entire party enjoyed what they ordered. Their employees showed true hospitality. I enjoyed both eating and spending time here. Stop in and decide if it's worth returning. read more

Food, service, menu and attitude is First Rate Do yourself a favor... C'est fantastique! Jean Claude's is da place! read more

Came here on a busy fall Sunday afternoon -- was busy but easy to get a table. Service and food were excellent. read more

Jean Claude - Eggs Benedict Norwegian - French Near Me - New York, New York

Food was tasty ... Enjoyed Appy / desserts great addition to neighborhood ... Great crowd .. staff and owner very friendly nice bar to seat and enjoy drink read more