Friendliest and nicest hosts and staff I've encountered recently!! We arrived right at our reservation time and were promptly seated for a rare date night. Although I would've preferred to have been seated away from a family with 3 loud, ill-behaved kids, it was still a nice cozy table. On our table we found a nice Happy Anniversary card, which was very sweet! Our server Selma L. greeted us warmly and with a smile. Selma L. was very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu and remained very available and checked in on us often throughout our meal. I knew I wanted the Escargots en Persillade(my favorites!), and we paired them with Mushroom&Ricotta ravioli, and the Branzino. Every dish was perfectly paired with sauces and flavors blended well together. The Branzino skin was perfectly crispy, the potatoes were a little softer than I'd personally like but were still tasty. We made sure to save room for dessert and I'm so glad we did. We tried the chocolate lava cake and the cheesecake and were gifted two glasses of dessert wine and truffles. Everything is made from scratch, in-house. The New York cheesecake stood out ahead of the lava cake but I would order both again. This restaurant is perfectly situated to accommodate you for a pre-show dinner, and offer discounted meals starting at 8pm-close. We'd definitely return to try other menu items, and enjoy another date night, albeit not surrounded by kids!!! read more

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This place is around the corner from where i live, and the food is consistently good. Been here a dozen times for their oyster happy hour (most evenings) The non alcoholic drinks are great. service was amazing. our waiter Henry was very attentive and made sure we had a pleasant dining experience. read more

Marseille - oysters happy hour - French Near Me - New York, New York

I booked this based on reviews for our first night in NYC before a show. Gave 2 hours before the show so should be fine. First off the decor is awesome. I love the mirrors and the menus written on them. The greeters were GREAT. Very welcoming and pleasant. We were seated quickly at a corner table with a great view of the restaurant. Our waitress was cordial, kinda business like. It took a while to get drinks ordered. They took our orders - I got the Branzino and my wife ordered the price fixe. The French onion soup she got as her first course was delightful! So rich, beautifully done!!! That was the high point. The branzino when they brought it out they spilled a decent bit of the sauce on my wife's foot (she was in sandals). No real apology and no one offered to give her anything to clean up. The branzino was ok. Nothing to write home about. My wife got the chicken - WAAAAAY over-fried. Dry as a bone. Mashed potatoes and hericots verts on her dish were delish! Profiteroles for dessert were good as well. It was an ok meal but not worth the price. Probably would not return. read more

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Came here for Birthday dinner...Nice atmosphere...got a booth....ordered escargot one of the best i have had....Bread and butter complimentart was excellent...ordered the steak frites...the steak and fries were cooked perfectly...comes with complimentary chocolates...Great service as well... read more

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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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This restaurant is outstanding! Every course was beautifully prepared and the quality and flavor was amazing. Great appetizers! Service was also unbeatable! We will definitely be back!!!! 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

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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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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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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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

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

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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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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I wanted to have Boullabeise So I looked around, and of course, I found Marseille, which is where Boullabeise is from We arrived waitress was very friendly. We ordered escargot and their specialty. The waitress said that the kitchen staff was busy with a private party The escargot arrived really late and very cold. They put lemon in them, which I don't understand. Eventually, the Boullabeise arrived about an hour after sitting down. It was very clear to me that I watered down the broth because they were running out. It was tasteless. We added salt and pepper, and asked for some hot sauce and nothing worked. The croutons were saggy, and in general the food was just terrible. read more

The food is always fantastic. I had the Bronzino which I highly recommend!! Service was perfect. We sat outside and enjoyed every minute of it. They even checked to see if we were making a show so we wouldn't miss it. What a great place this is!!! read more

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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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

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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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

Everything was lovely here except for one of the hostesses who was remarkably rude/short/annoyed. Food was what we expected and was very good, service from the wait staff could not have been more friendly or attentive. Nice atmosphere. Would probably rate 9/10 but will round up with the 5 star system. 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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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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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

Great prix fixe before seeing a show. Service and food were top notch. They have a nice outdoor seating area too.

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

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

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

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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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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