When I am in NYC for more than a day Marseille is a must. While the restaurant is spacious, it is the cozy bar that is perfectly delightful. On my most recent visit Matt was the well groomed old style bar keep that gave me the specials and prepared one of the house libations. The food is amazing and the duck pate is a must. NYC is filled with great dinning and Marseille after 22 years is STILL one of them. read more

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Usually love this place but lately, "some" (1 or 2) staff are rude to customers which is absolutely uncalled for... PLENTY of Options in the Times Square area & you never know whom you're waiting on & whom they know so best be Friendly, Courteous & Professional at all times & be on your best behavior... Business can suffer when these stipulations are not followed...Word gets around... read more

What a night! Incredible festive atmosphere to celebrate New Year's Eve. The restaurant offered an all-inclusive $120 Prix Fixe, which was essentially 4 courses and a sparkling wine send off. Our server (Ryan or Brian?) was amazing and very attentive. As was the entire team on this increasingly busy night. We drank Taittinger Prestige Champagne and Mullan Road Cabernet, but I enjoyed perusing their very French wine list. I enjoyed the sea scallops which were served in a leek fondue with black truffle jus. Very savory and paired well with Champagne. They offered a "mid" course which was the Winter Truffle Risoto. I enjoyed how the pine nuts gave it some extra texture. Atlantic Halibut was my main and it was perfectly tender and delicious with the potatoes and capers. For dessert, the New York Cheesecake basically melted off of my fork, it was so good. Those were my selections, but it was honestly hard to choose! Looking forward to returning on another night. read more

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Great food and service. Excellent go to before the theater. Just a great place in general. The staff is courteous and knowledgeable. Great atmosphere and ambiance. read more

The decor is just lovely! Low lights with red and gold tones, beautiful and relaxing. It is best to have a reservation for dinner! The bar is open seating and that's where we sat at a very small table. The escargot was delicious in the traditional hot dish with oil, garlic, and herbs. They don't serve them in the shells so I was a little disappointed. The octopus was okay with only a little chewiness to it. The wine list has all the options needed to go with dinner including a couple of Chablis. Our waiter was not in his element. We asked for a dry white wine and he brought us glasses of wine but we had to stop him and ask what it was as he walked away. He delivered our plates but never expanded on them, it was more drip off and walk away. The support staff with water was also slow on initial filling and refills as the water glasses got low. read more

Marseille - French Near Me - New York, New York

At first I was a little disappointed because I thought that I was going to miss the happy hour oyster special because I didn't have a reservation and I arrived at 5:00 pm, half an hour before the end of the special. Then a guy, who appeared to be the manager, offered to seat me at a small table outside. The waiter, Jose, then also made me feel very welcome and he brought over the blue point oysters and the dipping sauce which was great and a delicious roll with garlic infused butter. The food and service were great and I will return the next time I'm in the Times Square area. read more

Started with a makers mark manhattan and my lovely bride of 50 years has the lemon drop martini. Both wonderful and perfectly prepared by jJimmy the bartender. We sat at the bar and Jimmy made some great recommendations. He has been at Marseille for 23 years! Go Jimmy! They presented a sour dough roll rosemary /oil Very nice. Onto our escargot app which was terrific. Right combo of butter / garlic. I had the steak frites with fries. Fries fantastic and steak at medium rare was such an awesome experience. MK had short ribs also very good. Ok this place environment is dated but offerings are terrific! May not be pretty but a great place and have to tell you this is a place to go ! Also have extended restaurant week in summer. Crème brûlée and bubbles for desert! Complements of the house! read more

Marseille - Crème brule - French Near Me - New York, New York

I picked this restaurant because I had wanted to bring mom somewhere special for restaurant week and the menu selection just sounded so delicious and high class. I definitely knew that I would be needing to order escargots because when in a French restaurant ~ most definitely did not disappoint!!! Herbaceous and lemony and paired with the baguette. Say no more! The apps to entrée to dessert were dishes I normally wouldn't make at home and the flavors were so intoxicating. Creamy , buttery, luscious, and for the desserts, not too sweet. But what was the sweetest and the cherry on top was our waitress, Sara She was so attentive, sweet and made the whole dinner experience so comforting, comfortable and so relaxing. If you get the opportunity to have her as your waitress, consider yourself BLESSED! Come check out Marseille! The atmosphere is sophisticated, charming and so inviting. You have to come try their food! I will be back even if it's not restaurant week!! read more

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Service was a 10/10 - the gentleman attending us did a fantastic job welcoming us despite my partner and I only being there for the steak frites deal. They served complimentary bread and butter that was delicious and herb-y. The steak was a great temperature. The place was also decorated nicely for a nice date night out read more

Marseille - STEAK FRITES - French Near Me - New York, New York

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We needed to kill some time while wandering around NYC and the husband wanted oysters- boy was he happy we found Marseille! We are from Texas and we are used to the oyster specials always been gulf oysters- I'm not super into them so don't ask me but the husband was ecstatic to find $1.50 non-gulf oysters and ended up ordering 3 dozen which I only ate a couple of lol. The service was great, attentive and friendly, and while I don't have much to say about the oysters we also got the soup of the day which was a delicious creamy mushroom soup, and I loved the free bread (this always adds a star in my book!), and the passion fruit cocktail! The 'snack' ended with free truffles too- all in all this felt like a fine dining experience with a neighborhood bar price tag (and friendliness). We'd absolutely go back for oyster happy hour if we are ever in the area! read more

Dinner at Marseille's French Restaurant was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We were warmly greeted by a friendly waiter from Louisiana who immediately made us feel welcome. We kicked things off with the happy hour $1.50 oysters--fresh, briny, and utterly sumptuous. Next came the kale, goat cheese and squash salad, which tasted incredibly fresh with a perfectly balanced dressing. Just when we thought it couldn't get better, dessert stole the show: the crème brûlée was rich and silky with real vanilla bean, and the New York-style cheesecake was just as delicious. A truly memorable dining experience all around. read more

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We were in NYC months ago. Just a quick drop in here for the bottomless brunch. Had no intention of writing anything up, didn't take photos. Wouldn't you know this morning, Yelp, sends me the directive to write about my experience. I remember the brunch was pricy but reasonable for the spread. Very impressive. Recommended. The mimosas were first rate and the staff, excellent. Really on top of things. Glasses filled. Wellness checks, etc. We loved the bustling crowd of a true French bistro. I added it to the bucket list and immediately checked it off. 10/25 read more

A Love Letter to Brunch (with a French Accent) Marseille is basically a teleportation device to France... just with more honking and fewer berets. Nestled in the hustle of Hell's Kitchen, this place is a little slice of Paris without the jet lag or the judgmental pigeons. I've popped into Marseille several times for a martini (okay, more than several), but a few Sundays ago, my fiancé and I decided to brunch like the classy adults we pretend to be--and wow, did we level up. Let's start with the service: impeccable. Our waitress was so attentive, I briefly wondered if she could read minds. She helped us make decisions like a brunch therapist. (We're both hopelessly indecisive--choosing between two dishes feels like choosing a favorite child.) We kicked things off with two dirty martinis because brunch without cocktails is just a sad late breakfast. Pro tip: if you like your martinis dirty enough to require a PG-13 rating, this is your spot. Appetizer: Escargots en Persillade -- Yes, I ate snails. And yes, I'd do it again. These little guys were swimming in a garlicky, herby butter situation that made me want to dip everything on the table in it--napkin included. Main Courses: I had the Croissant Florentine -- A buttery, flaky croissant topped with perfectly poached eggs and hollandaise so good it could start a cult. My fiancé had the Roast Turkey Baguette -- He said the bacon was "next level" and the sandwich "hit him right in the soul" (his words, not mine--but I agree). We split a side of fries that were crispy, golden, and seasoned by what I assume is a fry wizard in the back. Seriously, order the fries. You'll want to write them a thank-you note. The vibe? Very French bistro meets NYC buzz. It's always busy, so do yourself a favor and make a reservation unless you enjoy waiting while hangry. All in all, 10/10 would snail again. Can't wait to come back and eat my way through the rest of the menu. Merci, Marseille--brunch was magnifique! read more

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Exactly what we were looking for in a pre-Broadway show dinner spot. Service was quick and attentive, generously-sized portions, very good French cuisine. We enjoyed the quennelle (a lyonnaise specialty that is rarely on menus), NY Striploin steak frites, lamb shanks tagine, and shared a shrimp tempura beignets starter. Chef came out to our table to do the pour over the quenelle and checked in on the quenelle again, which we appreciated. The wine by the glass was served in individually-sized carafes, easily a 10 oz pour. Cosy interior. read more

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This is one of our go to pre-show dinner spots. The warm goat cheese appetizer is delicious. The beets paired with it are so good! I enjoyed my grilled salmon and my sister loves getting the short rib. A visit to this restaurant is not complete without their crème brûlée. Already looking forward to a trip in the future to reorder all these items again! read more

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A lovely restaurant with yummy food. The service was amazing! Our waiter was friendly, funny, and attentive without being overbearing. read more

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Marseille stands high on my Hell's Kitchen go-to list. It faithfully reproduces the feeling of a Paris brasserie in Manhattan. The menu is perfect for a diverse group-meat, fish, shellfish, and vegetarian. I opted for a fantastic vegetable couscous as an entree. Perfect portion, great veggies, and spicy Moroccan tomato sauce rounded it out. My companions all opted for salmon. Again, a big hit with terrific vegetable sides. The Bibb lettuce salad, also perfect. Dessert of profiteroles and chocolate sauce, also great. Server was overwhelmed, water glass remained infilled on a hot night, and the asked- for bread never arrived, o/w 5 stars. A great choice in this part of the city read more

Had an amazing lunch with Rosie at Marseille. I had soup (onion) and salad, and garlicky spinach. read more

Marseille - Soup and salad with garlicky spinach - French Near Me - New York, New York

I had a mixed experience at Marseille. It's more like a 3.5 star. FOOD: 4/5 The escargot and the goat cheese appetizers were excellent. The duck was a little dry for me without as much flavor as I'd expected. I've had duck confit many times and felt like this was underwhelming. SERVICE: 3/5 The biggest issue we had is that there was a 25-30 minute delay between when the waitress took our drinks order and when she finally came back to take our food orders. I know this because we had a bar reservation afterwards and I kept checking the time. I tried to make eye contact with the waitress but she seemed to be running around with others getting the place settings for the large party next to us who arrived after we did. She didn't glace at our table even as she went past it. It was a bit frustrating to wait so long and we were definitely hungry. Our reservation was at 6:45 and she finally came to take our food orders around 7:30. I will note that she did apologize for the delay but I still think 25-30 minutes is far too long. On a more positive note, they didn't charge us for 2 mixed drinks that two people in our party got but didn't touch because they tasted too bitter (gin drinks). AMBIANCE: 4.5/5 Very cute spot and I liked that they had round tables for our party of 6. The dimmed the lights twice for some reason which seemed a little odd. All that to say, our service was mixed, the food was overall good, and ambiance delightful. Would I come back? Perhaps, but not for the duck. read more

Marseille - Escargot - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Ryan was our server for brunch and he did such an amazing job at explaining everything and giving recommendations. I booked the reservation on a whim and was very glad to do so as it quickly became packed after opening at 11am. The food was amazing, atmosphere was great ! Marseille is a great place to catch up with friends or to just have a good brunch and dessert at. read more

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A very enjoyable meal. I had the bouillabaisse. My friend had the branzino. I couldn't resist also having onion soup, though I didn't really need to have ordered both. We split the pot de creme for dessert. Ambiance is French bistro style. Service was good. I'd go back. I need to keep this in mind for pre-theater in the neighborhood. read more

Very nice Pre-Fix option, good food, drink on point, solid service, cozy atmosphere. I will definitely becoming back when in the area. read more

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We went here tonight after seeing Gypsy. Arrived a bit early for our reservation and they gave us a great table in the bar area. Everything here is done beautifully. Started with the goat cheese appetizer which was delicious. I mean, fried goat cheese?? Just take my money! Hubby had a gin and tonic and I had one of their spritz drinks. For mains, hubby had the short ribs and I had the lamb. Both were done to perfection. Portions were very good size so there is excellent value for the price. Service was 10 stars. We would definitely come back again! read more

The moment you step inside, the ambiance washes over you. The lighting is perfectly dimmed--bright enough to see your food, yet soft enough to feel intimate. The setting is inviting and modern making it easy to settle in and enjoy your company. read more

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Food and service were 4 stars. Customers were nice too as they move over one seat at the bar so we could sit together. We got the duck confit and half roasted chicken. Good place to hang out for HH but we missed it read more

Marseille - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Food was subpar. Had the steak frites. NY strip steak was tough and chewy. Bronzino was over cooked and dry! Overpriced low quality food.

So we'd been trying to squeeze in a visit here for their Oyster Happy Hour the entire time of our stay. On our final day we finally made it, and it was somewhat a disappointment. While multiple oyster types are available on the menu (six for $21) the happy hour special for $1.50 was only on blue points. I mean I get it, it's $1.50 but the seafood market at Chelsea Market had half price oysters of all of their offerings during their happy hour. But the rolls and butter were delicious. As were the oysters we got. But the rest of the menu didn't appeal to us so we left after the oysters. Lovely interior. Super friendly waiters. read more

Marseille - Oyster Happy Hour - blue point oysters - French Near Me - New York, New York

Terrible. The service was so bad. They captured the stereotype of French service. So rude and unhelpful. Our waiter, Wolfe, was so rude and holier than thou. Yet he failed at the most basic part of his job. He failed to put in my order, so my husband's food showed up and nothing for me. We told him and still 10 minutes later, nothing. I had ordered duck mousse (not time consuming at all). To his credit (not), he was clear repeatedly that any mistake was not his. In fact, even the manager who cave by was clear again that it was not his fault. Astonishing. read more

We came for restaurant week and it was excellent. I had the bistro salad - quite large and delicious- and the trout entree - again, quite large and delicious with potatoes ,spinach and a wonderful beurre blanc sauce. My friend had the soup pistou for an appetizer, which was also delicious. We indulged in the profiteroles for an additional $10. Again large and delicious. We added glasses of the Côtes du Rhône white - perfect pairing. The service and ambiance- delightful. read more

I love everything French and this bistro was nothing less of what I expected it to be delicious great ambience, and good service I will be revisiting again for sure read more

Marseille - French Near Me - New York, New York

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We had a delicious pre-show dinner last night. We got to the theatre district a little early so we stopped by to see if we could get an earlier dinner. Fortunately they have an oyster happy hour to vide our time. We ordered 18 oysters as they were $1.50 per piece (minimum order of 6), which is a great deal. They were fresh and were tasty. For dinner, I got my usual onion soup. Not too bad. For dinner I got the duck confit, which was very filling. My hubby got the fish special--it was melt in your mouth as our waiter described. We finished our meal with the apple tart. So good! Overall, the meal was excellent. Marseilles is a great pre-theatre place for a meal! Service was great and attentive, and the place has a true French bistro atmosphere read more

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One of our all time favorites .... Went for brunch in Valentine's day and food and service did not disappoint. Was happy their normal menu was offered versus the fixed menu that was being served for V Day. Got my usually steak with bernaise sauce ( Steak Frites) and it did not disappoint. Great place for a date night or lovely leisurely brunch. read more

Marseille - Steak Frites - French Near Me - New York, New York

My wife had just went with two old friends and everyone loved not only what they had but felt totally at home. In fact one person asked if it was ok to lick the plate because it was so delicious. They are from down south!!! After they went I requested that we should go. And we did and I had the best steak frites in my life perfectly done and the escargot was to die for. My wife and daughter had the fish and were very happy. I cannot wait to return. This place sets the bar very high for all the other bistros in town. Great place for a date or family. Enjoy read more

Sat up at the bar for recent brunch. I have never had a better omelet in my life. I ordered the bread/pastry basket too and had plenty so I took some home. This meal and the service from the bartender was so good I went back again the next day. The omelet is served with a small side of arugula salad lightly dressed. It is very lively for brunch and there can be a wait so prepare for that. I got in quickly because I just sat up at the bar. The decor is really bright with lots of white marble and no walls keeping the whole dining area open. Great for groups or individuals. read more

Visited Marseille last evening. The style of the restaurant is "traditional French." I would say that I was transported to a bistro in Paris, but that would underselling. Frankly, most Parisian bistros are just OK. This was so much better. We dined on fresh oysters and light and crispy shrimp beignets to start. An expert (and amiable) sommelier is on hand for any wine pairing suggestions. I had the salmon and my husband had the chicken. Both were cooked perfectly. That's where Marseilles pulls away from its Parisian competitors -- food prepared with care for each ingredient. Medium-rare salmon (not well done, not medium) on a bed of perfectly cooked French lentils. I should add that the portions were very sizable. For dessert we enjoyed a crème brûlée and a chocolate pot de crème. Both clearly were made with traditional French recipes and both were perfect endings. Service was attentive, but not overpowering. In a sea of restaurants, if you are looking for a French "go to" -- this is your place. read more

Great choice for NYC Restaurant Week! Great price and portions. Beautiful open and bright space, helpful and attentive staff, delicious food. Came for dinner before a Broadway show. Everything was ready quickly and we made it to the show in time. Hadn't been here in a long time, glad to be back! read more

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Was recently brought here for my birthday. We enjoyed a nice drink at the bar and then had wonderful service once we were seated at a table. The grilled octopus appetizer was absolutely delicious as was the escargot. The French onion soup was wonderful as well. For my main dish, I had the braised lamb shank and it did not disappoint. For dessert I got the sticky pudding and since it was my birthday, they added a candle, but no one came and sang, which I was grateful for. Overall, a beautiful place with top-notch service and lovely ambience. Truly a great destination for authentic French cuisine.. read more

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Just really bad service. Nice food! Took about 30 minutes after being seated to receive service

We had a lovely early dinner at Marseille. We were able to take advantage of the Happy Hour oysters (only $18 for a dozen between 3:30-5:30) and enjoyed the $59 Prix Fixe menu. Escargot, Steak Frites and Profiteroles for dessert. Our server Melanie was so attentive and friendly. The French bistro decor was lovely and the restaurant was decorated tastefully for the holidays. read more

Came here during restaurant week and they did an exceptional job! The prefix had a few options for apps , mains , desserts , everything i had was delicious. And i think it was around $30-40 per person. Would definitely come here, not restaurant week and have a sitdown dinner. One of the best parts is the outside seating, great for people watching while you are with friends or solo, since the area is soo busy. And extra + was that they asked us if we were seeing a broadway show, which we were. it felt like they really made it an effort to get our drinks and dishes out fast, and our check so we wouldn't miss it. read more