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    3.5 (401 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken entree
    Samira D.

    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.

    Frank A.

    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.

    Cabernet
    Victoria S.

    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!

    Whitney D.

    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.

    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.

    Overcooked prime rib end piece
    Rebecca T.

    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.

    Grilled salmon medallion
    henry h.

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

    Escargot, App Tartare de Thon* Japonais, and a damn good dirty martini
    Rachel S.

    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.

    GREEN GAZPACHO
    Anne F.

    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.

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

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

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    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.

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

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    Chez Josephine

    3.8(719 reviews)
    2.0 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen
    $$$

    Updating my review for one of my favorite restaurants in New York, Chez Josephine! This time, I…read morecame to celebrate my birthday (New Year's baby!) as a solo diner. I had a 7pm reservation, but was running late, and they were flexible and told me to come any time. Upon my arrival, I was seated by the piano. The pianist playing that night, Andrew Abrahamsen, was very talented. He played an eclectic mix of songs, including "I Will Survive," Disney's "When You Wish Upon a Star," and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." As the night went on, he played Happy Birthday for me, and went on a 90s Disney Renaissance spree, playing songs including "Go the Distance" from Hercules, "Out There" from Hunchback of Notre Dame, "Beauty and the Beast," and "You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Story. Ordered black tiger shrimp for my entree. It smelled wonderful, and especially peppery once the waiter added pepper to it. The risotto the shrimp sat on was also very delicious. I ended up taking this to go, and it still tasted great later on! For dessert, I chose the lemon tart brûlée with raspberry sorbet. It came with "Happy Birthday" written on the plate with chocolate, and a candle on the sorbet. As always, the ambiance and decor is very beautiful, with portraits of Josephine Baker to honor the revolutionary badass woman. Thanks for the great birthday dinner, Chez Josephine!

    Welcoming, unpretentious, classic. Just what we were looking for. The bar, led by Isaac, was lively…read moreand full of conversation. The food and wine did not miss. Would love to come back soon.

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    Dining room

    Chez Josephine - Chocolate lava cake! ($19)

    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)

    Chez Josephine - From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.

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    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.

    Steak Frites Bistro - Hunger steak 9 ounces

    Steak Frites Bistro

    4.5(295 reviews)
    2.1 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen
    $$$

    This quaint and cozy French bistro was just around the corner from our hotel. I did not look at any…read morereviews before going, I just went with my gut. And my gut was right. We did the 3 course pre fixe dinner - had the onion soup, hanger steak and cream brûlée. Amazing! Food and service were superb. And let's not forget the Lavender 75 cocktail which elevated the experience. This dinner was my last during my NYC visit and it was a memorable one.

    French Bistro in Midtown West, minutes from Penn Station or Port Authority so the location is quite…read moreconvenient. I made a reservation to be safe, as many restaurants now ask if you did so. This place is quite packed every night so it was the way to go. I came here for dinner post showtime and my son and I over ordered but happily enjoyed everything. I think our eyes are way bigger than our stomachs. Starters: - French onion soup, au gratin, was perfect. Great onion profile and lots of it. Not overly salty so that was good. - Beef tartare, classic French bistro staple, must order this. The portion was quite generous and it was delicious. We couldn't stop eating it. The petite toasts were a nice accompaniment as well as the raddiccio salad - cheese board, IYKYK, I never met a cheese I didn't like. This board was matched with nice pairings. Think grapes, fig jam, and marcona almonds. The cheese were a classic French variety - bleu, comte and brie. For our entrees, my son opted for a sandwich and I got the steak. His croque Madame was really delicious. The bread, the ham, the baked cheese and the fried egg was so savory. Yummy. My steak was a sizeable portion but I purposely ordered the bigger ounces since I know we'd share. Fries are nice and skinny, perfectly seasoned. Our waiter was attentive and I asked for the table next to us given all the food I know we were getting. He was not sure if he could accommodate but I insisted he check with management. They came over and put it together for me. I appreciated that given a table for two, for how much we ordered, it'd never fit. Totally would return. If you like French food, this is a solid spot to try.

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    Steak Frites Bistro - View from our window table

    View from our window table

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    Cute salt and pepper

    Steak Frites Bistro - At the entrance

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    At the entrance

    Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant - Chocolate mousse

    Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

    3.7(415 reviews)
    1.5 miTheater District, Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen
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    Last night my family and I went to the restaurant for my brothers 40th anniversary…read more We were all apprehensive as we never ate here before My brother and his girlfriend shared the French onion soup and loved it. And our dinner entrees blew us away My dad and brother both got the Branzino and ate the whole plate. My brother's girlfriend got the Beef Bourguignon and loved it. I myself got the Saint Jacques Grilles (scallops with risotto and porcini sauce) which to me was cooked to perfection. The scallops were buttery soft, the risotto the right texture and taste. My mother and aunt both had the steak Frites, they liked their steaks but thought the fries were a touch salty. Then came desserts and I had the crème brûlée, my aunt and mom shared the chocolate mousse, and my brother, his girlfriend and my father all had the chocolate lava cake. Out of the three: the chocolate lava cake was #1. Then chocolate mousse then crème brûlée. The restaurant dimmed the lights and had soft music on. The wait time between meals were a bit long in my opinion but it was a small restaurant and they made stellar food and they weren't in a rush to kick us out of the restaurant at all which was very nice. The service was great, they spoke clearly and were ontop of making sure we had tap water and anything else we needed, again they took their time and never made us feel rushed. Highly recommend this place if you're ever in the Hells Kitchen/Times Square area.

    Good food. My burger was rare and 1/4 inedible to me. Lots of fries and the escargot (+$3) was very…read moregood. Bread was served toasted (?) Incredible ambiance and service keeps the 4 stars intact.

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    Crepe Suzette

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    Beef tartare

    Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant - Outside

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    Chez Napoleon

    Chez Napoleon

    3.9(344 reviews)
    1.6 miTheater District, Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
    $$$

    I grew up nearby and been wanting to come here for over 30 years- since I was young- but was a…read morelittle intimidated. Im sad about that. Putting the food aside (which was VERY good), the place is beyond charming... like walking into your nonna's living room- and the staff was welcoming. As for the food: everything is "perfect" in a simple, old school, traditional way. No trendy twists. This is a GOOD thing in my book. It has been years since Ive had escorgot that I loved, but this brought me back. I had almost sworn off of it. My steak au-poivre was cooked to perfection and green peppercorn sauce was sublime. The fries were basic but in a good, I dare say perfect, way. My gf had the sole and, altho she says it wasnt earth shattering, liked it as well. The soufle was a bit of a novelty for me but worth a try. This place is Old School New York at its finest. P.S. I cant stand liver or pate but my gf ordered the foie gras (which ive never had) and tho i resisted trying it, I finally did and loved it. I think that says something about the place. She said it was perfect.

    Thursday night dinner for 3. Very charming, quaint restaurant with vintage artwork and a small bar…read more There is a front room with a small bar and another room around a wall on the other side. We ordered a traditional gran marnier soufflé with our dinner order as it takes that amount of time to make it. I came for the duck confit. It was tasty with the right amount of crispy skin. My sister ordered the Moules Marinieres which I think was the winner. It came with fries and a few small dishes of green beans. The Buf Bourguignon was rich and hearty. I've been craving a soufflé, and I'm not an expert but I wish I hadn't poured all the sauce in as the mariner was fairly strong and almost overpowered the soufflé in flavor. Overall, happy to support a small mom and pop business. You have to call for reservations. No resy or open table.

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    Chez Napoleon - Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.

    Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.

    Chez Napoleon - The Restuarant is filled with jigsaw puzzles. You can buy a box off of the Puzzle Menu.

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    The Restuarant is filled with jigsaw puzzles. You can buy a box off of the Puzzle Menu.

    S'Aimer - The decor of S'Aimers exudes the best of french Caribbean elegance.

    S'Aimer

    4.6(81 reviews)
    1.7 miMidtown West, Theater District, Hell's Kitchen

    We were able to get a last-minute reservation at 7p on the Sunday before Memorial Day and entered…read morewhat was a pretty empty establishment. There were only 2 other parties seated and we were seated immediately upon arrival. It's fairly dark inside and the decor reminds me a bit of New Orleans. I enjoyed the ambiance. The drinks were great! I had the cocobella while he had margaritas. The table bread was hot and fresh, so make sure they bring it to the table for you. We had the mussels for an appetizer, lamb chops and bass. EVERYTHING was excellent! The flavor of the broth for the mussels was Devine, so much so my husband used his bread to sop up all he could. The bass had great flavor and came with sautéed spinach that was well cooked. It initially looked like a small portion but turned out to be plenty. The lamb chops were cooked to the requested temp and seasoned well. We left no crumbs. This one is definitely worth a try!

    If you're going to see a Broadway show, plan on stopping here to enjoy some delicious food. This…read moreplace has such a smooth, sexy vibe. Staff are lovely. Decide is classy cool. The food is perfection. The pulled oxtails are delicious. Gave me goosebumps. The fish was cooked to perfection. The sweet plantains were perfect. The drinks were done very well too. It's a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for! YUMMY

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    S'Aimer - Greenery in The Garden at S'Aimer NYC

    Greenery in The Garden at S'Aimer NYC

    S'Aimer - The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.

    The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.

    S'Aimer - Set up for private event at S'Aimer NYC.

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    Set up for private event at S'Aimer NYC.

    La Bonne Soupe - French onion soup

    La Bonne Soupe

    4.0(308 reviews)
    1.1 miMidtown West

    All around delicious. Super cozy, warm atmosphere and solid service…read more Loved the escargots, it was a generous portion and very flavorful full of garlic as it should. The frites were the best I've had - super thin and crunchy and the mussels were fantastic in a delicious white wine sauce and again a LARGE portion. We were left happy and full - the Bordeaux Blanc we ordered was perfect to go with it all.

    Came here a mere week after five-star my first visit, and this experience was significantly less…read morepositive. While the French Onion soup was still a stand-out dish, the painfully slow service detracted. There appeared to be a single waitress working. I didn't notice during my first visit if there were multiple servers, but the first time I did hear the waiter advise another table that the kitchen was behind and there would be a wait for food. (This didn't affect me since on my first visit I only ordered soup.) Same thing happened this time, and there was a significant delay between our soup/salad course and entrees. We were told the kitchen was backed up. this is apparently the norm. For appetizers, the French onion soup was a gold star dish. My friend had the goat cheese salad which she said was also very good. The Chicken Cordon Bleu was good, and a hard-to-find dish in NYC. While eating our entrees, the server never checked on how things were or if we needed anything. Once finished, we sat there for a long time waiting for our plates to be cleared, and finally had to "announce" that we were done and request our dessert (as we had ordered the prix fixe menu). For dessert we ordered the Dame Blanche and Profiteroles. I would recommend neither. The ice cream (in both) was poor quality, crystallized and not creamy. A real shame. In all, the meal too 2.5 hours due to the slow service. The soup remains fantastic. I'm downgrading my review to recommend this spot only for soup and salad and not a full, hours-long meal. For that, it's 5 stars, for a full meal a middling 3.

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    La Bonne Soupe - Interior

    Interior

    La Bonne Soupe - Dame blanche

    Dame blanche

    La Bonne Soupe - Outside dining on second floor rooftop

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    Outside dining on second floor rooftop

    Orsay - french - Updated May 2026

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