Last night at Orsay, my friends and I watched a MOUSE repeatedly running across the floor in plain view of guests. I even caught it on video. What really bothered me wasn't just the mouse itself (it's NYC, things happen), but the management's reaction. When we flagged it, the managers basically shrugged and said some version of "oh well, at least it's only a mouse and not a rat... we'll go on a mouse hunt later." No apology, no sense of urgency, no visible attempt to address it in the moment. For a restaurant with Orsay's reputation and prices, that's completely unacceptable. At this level, I expect basic standards of cleanliness and food safety, and a management team that takes a situation like this seriously. Instead, it felt like they were used to it. I'm sharing this in the hope that ownership will take this issue seriously and get it under control immediately, because right now I have zero confidence in the hygiene standards here and won't be returning until I'm convinced things have changed. read more

We stopped by Orsay for a birthday gathering on a busy weekend evening and it was certainly a wonderful ambiance. The menu consists of dishes from a typical French brasserie, classic and simple. We order several dishes to share, such as the escargot, raw oysters, artichoke, shrimp salad for apps. And for the main, we ordered the butterflied branzino, duck, steak frites, brussels sprouts and for desserts, the creme brulee, of course! Our group enjoyed many of the apps, the favorite is the escargot! Loved how meaty and flavorful the escargot was. The steak frites and branzino were also delicious! Overall, we had a lovely time at Orsay and will keep this spot in mind for a classic French brasserie. read more

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I dropped in for lunch. It was nice neighborhood. Kind of feel food was decent service was very good about getting canned tuna on a $30 salad just doesn't do it for me so that's my one issue is the tuna quality of my salad was average. read more

We were here last night for a pharmacy dinner. The menu was prefix. The options were: Appetizers - Truffle salad or Tuna tartare Entree - Salmon or Chicken Dessert - Chocolate mousse or sorbet I ordered the tuna for an appetizer and it was amazing. The tuna was extremely fresh and tasty. The salad had a mouthwatering truffle aroma coming off of it. If you're not a big fan of truffle, this may not be for you. I also asked the waitress which entree she recommended and she said she prefers the chicken so I got just that. The skin was crispy while the chicken remained juicy. There was also a sauce which was great to dip the chicken in. It came with mashed potatoes which was creamy. I got the chocolate mousse and it was light and airy. The sorbet people got had a beautiful presentation to it and people were devouring them. Overall, I would definitely come back. read more

Orsay - Chicken entree - French Near Me - New York, New York

The evening manager could benefit from a refresher in hospitality - rude, dismissive and unwelcoming, an odd impression given his position. Food is okay - not amazing and certainly not up to the quality of other French restaurants in the area. I've given it a few chances and overall the experience has been underwhelming. read more

In addition to the consistently great food and excellent service, there are two things that I really love about this place: they have a coat room so you won't see coats all over chairs in the dining room, and they offer delicious bread without obnoxiously charging you for it. Thank you to the management whoever you are. I'll keep coming back again and again. read more

Lovely atmosphere with elevated food. The outdoor seating area was very pleasant and the waitstaff here allows you to sit an enjoy, without feeling rushed in any way. The menu offers something for everyone - we ordered the Orsay Burger, Loup de Mer (butterflied branzino), and the Australian Lamb Shank. All were delicious and well prepared. We finished with the chocolate profiteroles, which were also a highlight. read more

What a pleasure to have Orsay as a neighborhood bistro. Very good food. Very good service. Very reasonably priced. Delicious pris fixe Sunday brunch. Excellent burger and fries other times read more

Had occasion to eat lunch here and just loved it. The food was delicious and Will prepared,, the service friendly, and the wine light and of good quality. Can't wait to go back. read more

As a newly minted UESer, I've been on the hunt for a brasserie of which my family and I could go to that is not all fussy and tiny. I've been to Orsay in my younger years, but coming to it as a father of a one year old now changes my perspective and my review. The staff was extremely accommodating, welcoming and responsive. They took very good care of my son and still made us feel like we were part of the "cool" group that was situated next to us. I really enjoyed our meal, we ordered the green beans, the escargot, the steak au poivre and the roast chicken. Everything was cooked perfectly and not over done with seasoning. I have found as of late, a lot of restaurants are over salting their foods. The martinis were a pleasant surprise, they make a very decent dirty vodka martini and the wine list had good choices beyond the mundane and average. Overall, we had a really great time at Orsay and look forward to the next time we can return to try the french onion soup! read more

Fabulous food, service and interiors! Transports you to Paris. Highly recommend the moules frittes and martini!

Terrible food, worst French in the neighborhood. Manager is horrible, doesn't know how to run a restaurant.

Nice UES Brassiere. Basic French fare with good service. Quiet but it is the UES. If you are in the neighborhood you can go and get some good food. read more

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I had an okay experience during early dinner. The staff is exceptional. The hospitality is amazing. 5 stars for professionalism. The food is just not okay. The fries are soggy, the steak was sub par. My Cabernet was a cab -as expected. The atmosphere is interesting. Very dated and has an odd smell. It's not beautiful and the seats are not comfortable. They just need renovations! read more

Orsay - Cabernet - French Near Me - New York, New York

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I pass by here soo much but never went in until this past weekend with a friend. She got the french onion soup and a salad. I got a mimosa and Eggs Benedict with breakfast potatoes. Our meals were great until my last few bites where I consumed some egg shells from eggs Benedict. I know it was a mistake but I was sad about it as the meal was very good beside that. The atmosphere of this place was nice but it gets loud easily even with the doors to the patio open. There is one bathroom on the main floor and than you walk up a few stairs to get to the regular bathrooms. Our waiter was nice but a bit hard to hear him and it felt like he was rushing us a little while ordering. I was telling him all my allergies and I felt a bit rushed. But he was nice. read more

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Make sure you have a big group of people before going to this place. It's one of those places that if you go by yourself for a quick dinner, server will ignore you and/or rush you. I ordered the special salad, 5 minutes later, because I stopped eating just to answer my phone, someone asked me if I was done or still working on my salad, even though there was food on my plate! The restaurant was empty! It was clear that they didn't want me there because just one person "is not enough money to waste time". The waiter asked me if I was ready to order, I ordered something from the "special of the day menu " that was not available today but I didn't know... it was my first time there...and he explained to me as if he was yelling at one of his kids. Very unfriendly and rude. He would be a good bartender in a dive bar maybe. I finally decided to order something else, lamb, one of my favorite dishes ever... unfortunately, It came completely burned and tasting as a burnt cast iron... I don't know how to explain. P.S. they need to fix the bathroom door. It doesn't close properly. read more

Orsay - French Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for the first time to try out their monday night special: Prime rib. Experience was quite disappointing. We arrived at 530pm. We ordered 2 orders of the prime rib, both to be made Rare. They initially brought us two steaks and claimed they were both rare. However, what showed up was one steak about medium and the second one about medium-well to well-done. They were not fooling anyone. The medium-well piece was also the end piece. We confronted the manager that the steak was definitely not rare as ordered. An endpiece can almost never be rare in principle. As per the butcher who cut the steak, they said they must cut the prime rib slab in order from the end piece start, and cut towards the middle regardless what temperature the patron is ordering. They stated we were the first person ordering the prime rib that evening so we get those first two pieces starting from the end. I have NEVER heard of this being a case for a steak serving establishment that we get no choice for the temperature of the steak. I'm not sure if this is the truth or were they just looking for the sucker that didn't know what proper steak is supposed to look like. If they can't honor the steak rare or medium-rare, they should state that right before ordering or upon arrival of the dish. They brought us two overcooked steaks and if we didnt speak up they would just leave it which i find unprincipled. The management did come by to apologize that the whole prime rib slab was more over cooked than usual Mondays. However, the tone of the apology was a bit defensive. At that point they recommended us to order something else. However, we already got settled at the table with an infant so we did not want to leave midist of dinner time for the sake of our infants sleep/feed schedule. The conclusion is we had to succumb to eating overcooked steak. This place is also not stroller infant friendly. They would only seat us outdoors away from the main restaurant or the corner seat near the bar. The prime rib did come out on a cart and the steak is cut in front of you. However we did not get to see it given the outdoor seating we were forced to sit in. BOTTOM LINE: I would not recommend the prime rib if you are particular about how your steak is prepared. read more

Orsay - Overcooked prime rib end piece - French Near Me - New York, New York

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The service is excellent and attentive The appetizer tuna tartare is refreshing good Main course grilled salmon is good Finished with delicious chocolate mousse read more

Orsay - Grilled salmon medallion - French Near Me - New York, New York

Solid old school French fair. My one complaint was that wine by the glass was clearly from the night before and was a bit over the hill.

I really did enjoy the food here. The decor brings you right to Paris, but could use a little love. The only thing that holds me back from a 5 star rating is it being a bit expensive and the less than enthusiastic service. read more

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Another restaurant week pick! This time it was with a different friend (it was the same friend from the Flushing's adventure). We wanted to try a French place and I found this one and booked it. It was close to where I lived so it was convenient to walk there. Once again, as it's restaurant week, there are 3 courses for dinner at either $45 or $60. For my appetizer, I went with the gazpacho. I needed something cool and refreshing as it was very hot and humid outside. This chilled soup did just that. I don't know what it was made of but I can tell you it was super good and refreshing. My friend got the peach salad and she said it was a unique dish as she hadn't had warm peaches before, but she enjoyed it very much. We both got the chicken dish. The chicken was seasoned well, moist, and just every bite felt like the first bite. It's hard to cook chicken and not overcook it and dry it out. This chicken was not dry at all and we just kinda kept eating it without consciously thinking that we were getting full. We used the bread for the ratatouille jus. Save the bread people. It's very high quality bread that you can use to soak up the sauces from your entrees. Lastly, as it was a birthday dinner, we both got the Paris Brest. It's basically choux pastry with cream inside. This one was hazelnut flavored. I didn't think we could finish it but we did. And it was glorious, totally worth it. It was super sweet but again, totally worth the sugar and calories. Service was good. It was not a busy night so we were able to get our bread and drinks in fast and food came out fast as well. Our waiter, I don't remember his name, but he made our drink recommendation (which again, I can't remember now), but his recommendation paid off because the drink we both got were amazing. I think it was some sort of sweet cocktail (maybe the sangria?). But it wasn't on the menu that's what I remember. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be returning, especially for that mystery cocktail. read more

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Ambiance (3/5): We were seated on the main dining floor with tables that were a tad too small and the tight alongside other tables. Luckily, there was no one seated next to us, but it still felt like the tables made us feel like sardines in a room. The decorations are lovely and make the place feel fancy and ready to wine and dine you. It is dimly lit and voice levels moderate. It was a great date spot! Service (5/5): We were seated immediately when we walked in on a random weekday. The waiter was extremely courteous and explained the menu recommendations when asked. He noticed that I was bothered by the wobbly table, he came over and gave us a wedge (which unfortunately still did not do the trick) Food: Escargot (6pc) (4/5): The escargot was pre-scooped from its shell and was dredged in a buttery garlic and parsley sauce that was very rich and flavorful. The escargot was cooked right with a soft bite. The pieces were rather small. The bread that came with it was impossibly crispy! I wish there was enough bounce in the bread to dip into the sauce. Luckily we had a side of brioche from another app to dip instead. Foie Gras (3/5): I know their guests have often enjoyed this dish but it was very very rich and lacked any flavor. The cherry compote and toasted hazelnuts helped to accompany the bite, but did not hit the mark for me. For the price point, we felt we couldn't waste it despite really only eating one of the slices. Aile De Raie Sauvage (3/5): This was my first time having skatewing! There was absolutely no fishy taste it and had a lovely outer crisp to the sections of the fish. The whole presentation looked lovely with the splash emulsion sauce on the side! Overall, I felt like the dish was good but the taste was just meh. The sides of the baby turnips and bok choy felt disjointed with the overall dish. Paillard De Filet De Bœuf Au Cognac (4/5): The tenderloin was indeed very tender. The gravy sauce smothered the filet and provided a nice juicy bite! Portion sizes were appropriate. I enjoyed this dish the most in the evening. Profiteroles (cream puff) (5/5): I loved the dessert drizzled with chocolate and the vanilla ice cream inside was a great way to end the meal. Unfortunately, the food here did not meet expectations of French food I've had other restaurants. While I enjoyed my dining experience, I do not see myself returning. read more

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At the recommendation of the elevator girl at Tiffany & Co, we hit up this neighborhood spot for a dozen Oysters and fries as is our custom when seeing nearby art. I had a mocktail that was delicious, service was great! Atmosphere was breezy and quiet mid afternoon on a sunny Saturday. Definitely would return read more

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. Food was terrible, even for French food. Salads were skimpy and the entree portions were extremely small, could barely feed a bird. They gave each one of us one small slice of French bread instead of a basket for the table. Side orders of mash potatoes was $12.00 and same for the asparagus, yikes! Also, menu choices were limited. Knew it was over priced by checking it online first and the only reason we agreed to go there was because my Aunt likes French food and she was curious about the place. Can't think of why anyone would go back there! Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

Food is ok Not amazing Service is ok but waiters are kind of rude And the manager super rude when I noticed that the restaurant is infested with mice. The manager acknowledged that they had a mice infestation but did not seem to care. Avoid this dirty restaurant. April 19. 2025. read more

Great food, excellent service. The patio is nice. Very French (merci Michael). A keeper.

A little bit of Paris on the Upper East Side. Everything is well executed and food and service consistent. Favorite place for an escape at lunchtime. read more

Walked into Orsay with some friends for drinks and ended up staying for lunch as well. The interior of the restaurant is opulent and feels like you've been sent back to a Parisian cafe. The staff is courteous and were able to accommodate us even though we did not have a reservation. Their cocktail menu contained a varied selection, and the drinks were good. Among the drinks we ordered were the Jalapeno Margarita, Pink Negroni, and the Rosé Spritz. For food, we started with the Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée and Salade Niçoise - the Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée was a flavorful and decadent French onion soup, perfect to soak up with the bread served for the table. The Salade Niçoise was decent, albeit a little bland. For main courses, we ordered the Grass Fed Orsay Burger, Poulet Fermier Rôti aux Herbes, and Lunch Steak Frites. The Grass Fed Orsay Burger was a very satisfying burger. The Poulet Fermier Rôti aux Herbes was an incredibly flavorful herb-roasted farm chicken. The steak in the Lunch Steak Frites was so juicy and paired well with the rich Béarnaise sauce. Even though we were all full at the end of this meal, we ordered the Crème Brûlée, which was the icing on the cake - I implore you to order this even if you think you have no space left. All in all, a decent place to go to on a Saturday or Sunday brunch! read more

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Orsay did everything right. The atmosphere is festive but not loud (we sat outside). Our waiter was terrific, making very helpful suggestions. And my meal was terrific. Tuna tartare was a treat and the Brussels sprouts cooked just right - crispy on the outside while not dry. My partner had halibut which was a little overcooked and a bit dry. But the profiterole more than made up for it. Definitely plan to return. made up for it read more

Food was so good but i do recommend this restaurant service was horrible u got sat left and forgotten about when i ask the waiter remy for something i felt like i was bothering him.. unfortunately never will be returning again , Thank you but no thank you read more

Orsay - Oyster - French Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend and I came to Orsay for restaurant week and overall had a good experience. I would say the only thing is this restaurant's deals weren't amazing and the food overall is overpriced for what it is. I wasn't blown away by anything in particular; the chicken and pasta were good, but the ricotta truffle toast was a little too sweet. The desserts were good. I think there are better restaurant week deals out there for $65, but I don't regret going and trying it out! read more

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Orsay is a great spot. I've only ever been for brunch, but had a solid meal each time. My favorite dishes are the French onion soup, tuna tartar, and steak tartar. The tuna tartare in particular is one of the best I've had in the city. I would recommend getting the entree portion (even if you're getting it as an appetizer). Beautiful restaurant on the inside, with some excellent outdoor dining as well. While it's a bit pricey, I would absolutely recommend giving it a shot. read more

Orsay - Tuna Main Course Tartare de Thon Japonais - French Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was outstanding, service was impeccable and the table and restaurant were beautiful! Couldn't have had a better experience! The Tuna Tartar Japonaise might be the best I've ever had! The French fries are amazing. Next time I want to try the profiteroles! What a lovely Saturday brunch! read more

Very classy place. Loved everything besides the bathroom situation. You have to climb Mount Everest to get to these "vintage," not so clean stalls. The French onion soup is a must order. I personally am not a huge fan of having soup but this was too gooood. Steaming hot and overflowing with gooey cheese. I also ordered the special, grilled octopus with white bean purée. It's was just slightly rubbery but very flavorful. A+ for taste. Our waiter was professional, patient and fast. Everything you could want from restaurant service. I should also mention how comfortable their outdoor dining is. Besides people walking by, it felt like main dining room vibes. read more

Orsay - Upstairs additional dining area space - French Near Me - New York, New York

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We've been to a ton of French places in our area and had high expectations for this one, but it sadly did not make it to the top of our list. The vibe at the restaurant is lively but also calm at the same time. Definitely a great atmosphere for a date. The service was just okay. We were seated right away, but it took awhile to be served water and bread. After the waiter took our orders for drinks, he walked away and it took another 10 minutes for the waiter to come back and order our food (which happened to be a different waiter than the previous for some reason.) For appetizers we started off with the escargot which was super herbal and not enough butter for me. We also ordered a lyonnaise salad which had way too much bacon and barely any salad. The egg was also overcooked. For entrees, my boyfriend got the duck. It was supposed to come with ratatouille, but it looked just like a mix of random beans and carrots. The duck was also rather dry. I ordered the Friday special, dover sole, which had too little of brown butter sauce and was very strong on the lemon juices. It also came with fingerling potatoes which was plated funny and looked out of place. However, the fish itself was cooked perfectly. For dessert, we ordered their mousse which was just average. After having a mind-blowing mousse a week earlier, we felt that it could not compare in taste nor texture. Overall, I was a bit disappointed in this spot... read more

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We made a hassle-free, last-minute dinner reservation for a party of 8 on a Saturday night during COVID. In addition to a lovely covered patio space, there are also tables set up on the sidewalks and on the street. The tables were not cramped together, but I don't think they were all 6' apart. That said, we were far enough from our neighboring guests to feel comfortable. The restaurant was pretty full when we arrived, and the waitstaff worked very quickly and efficiently. They have an impressive wine list, featuring many French wines. The food menu during COVID is a bit more limited, but there were still a decent number of options to satisfy different tastes. I had the steak tartare, which was so flavorful and delicious. For dessert, we shared the ile flottante, which was and light, airy, and sweet end to a delicious French meal. read more

Orsay - Steak tartare - French Near Me - New York, New York

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Delicious lunch in a sophisticated French atmosphere. The service was impeccable. We ate off of the winter 2022 restaurant week menu. My husband and I both had the Crispy Scottish Salmon Cakes. One of mine was a little too crispy for me, stealing the attention from the taste of the salmon, but the other one was perfect, and my husband said his was fine. For the main meal, I had Sautéed Wild Skate. It was my first time having skate and it was absolutely delicious! One of those meals that you think about for days (weeks) afterwards! The side dishes of spinach and potatoes were also good. My husband had coq au vin which was quite delicious, although the sauce was a little heavy. read more

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This restaurant feels like you've been transported to France! We were seated right away with no reservation. There was a coat check at the door which was nice. I went on a Saturday night which was very busy...as I can tell from our waiter because there were big gaps of time waiting to order drinks or food. My favorite dish was the escargot!! Wow! The bread they give out was phenomenal! We kept asking for more! I would defiantly like to come back when the crowd is smaller, but overall it was a pleasant experience. read more

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Today went here for lunch. Nice atmosphere, tasty food, very good service, attentive managing staff, overall a positive experience. read more

Orsay - Tarte Tatin - French Near Me - New York, New York

Great service, great drinks, great food. Reminds me of many restaurants I've been to in Europe. read more

Orsay - Croque Madame, Steak Tartare - French Near Me - New York, New York