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New York City French Restaurants
French restaurants in New York City/Manhattan, French Cuisine at its finest with reveiws by French Chef Jacques Laurent
You will discover The best French cuisine in NYC with our New York City French Restaurant directory

BEST NEW YORK CITY/MANHATTAN RESTAURANTS GUIDE
With reviews by Jacques Laurent

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FRENCH RESTAURANT REVIEWS

2 West
168 Ave. B
917-790-2525
Located in the oppulent New York City Ritz-Carleton Hotel, this charming, Art Deco style French restaurant is filled with light, serves Certified Angus Beef Prime cuts as well as French and American traditional favorites. Dessert Soufflés change daily. Saturday & Sunday brunch, served until 12:00 PM on Saturday and until 2:00 pm on Sunday. Dress code, upscale casual. No smoking.
American-French Fusion
$$$
Efficient service
Reservations
Monday - Sunday
Breakfast: 6:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM - 10: 30 PM
Website

Alain Ducasse at the Essex House
155 W. 58th St.
Between 6th & 7th Ave.
212-265-7300
This NYC French Restaurant features an Opulent, flower filled room; small portion, taste-sensation French Mediterranean fusion cuisine.
French Mediterranean Fusion
$$$$
Professional service
Reservations
Mon -Thu, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri - Sat, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website Link

Bayard's
1 Hanover Sq.
212-514-9454
Located in the heart of the Financial District, Bayard's Restaurant comfortable atmosphere features vertical seating along the wall, as well as room center seating, fine oil paintings, and an intimate 'Blue Bar'. Their dinner menu offers steaks, roast pheasant, rack of lamb, red wine braised short ribs and seafood.
American-French Fusion
$$$ - $$$$
Efficient service
Mon - Fri 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Sat 5:30 PM - 11;00 PM
Blue Bar opens at 4:00 PM
www.bayards.com

Bienvenue
21 E. 56th St. @ Lexington
212-684-0215
Traditional French home cooking. Casual atmosphere. A great find at a reasonable price.
Friendly service
$ - $$
11:00 AM - midnight
7 days
Sat - Sun 5:00 PM - midnight

Brasserie Les Halles
15 John St.
212-285-8585
Daily 11:30 AM - Midnight, continuous service
Saturday & Sunday brunch
411 Park Ave South
212-679-4111
Reservations please
Daily 8:00 am- Midnight
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner,
continuous service
Saturday & Sunday Brunch
This New york City French restaurant is the home turf for celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain, Les Halles traditional French Brasseries are authentice from the decor to the menu. The staff are friendly and playful. From Cassoulet “Toulousain” to the Demi Canard Rôti à l’Orange, the cuisine is terrific. Great steaks and "Tranche d’agneau grillée aux herbes" (lamb steak marinated with fresh herbs) with Pomme Frites.
French Brasserie
$$$$
Efficient service
Reservations please
Free WIFI
www.leshalles.net

Cafe de Bruxelles
118 Greenwich Ave. @ 13 St.
212-206-1830
Cozy Belgian/French Restaurant. They specialize in mussels w/french fries (the best in NYC) and Belgian beer. French specialites served. Casual atmosphere.
Efficient service
$
Mon -Thu 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Fri-Sat, noon-midnight
Sun, noon-10:30pm

Cafe des Artistes
1 W. 67th St. @ Columbus Ave.
212-877-3500
Classic French cuisine, This French restaurant has a celebrated clientele, romantic atmosphere making this a favorite destination.
Professional service
$$
Mon - Fri 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
5:00 PM - midnight
Sat 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM
5:00 PM - midnight
Sun 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
5:30 PM - 11:30 PM
212-877-3500

Cafe Loup
105 W. 13th @ 6th Ave
212-255-4746
A favorite New York City neighborhood French Bistro in the Village serving reasonably priced, home-style French cuisine. Great for brunch. Comfortable decor.
Fast service
$$
Mon 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
& 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wed - Fri 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
& 5:30 PM - midnight
Sat 5:30 pm - midnight
Sun 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM -5:30 PM -11:00 PM

Cafe Luxembourg Restaurant
200 W, 70th St, @ Amsterdam
212-873-7411
This is an old NYC establishment that has retained its popularity. Classic French cuisine. Celebrity clientele. Gets crowded.
Professional service
$$$
Reservations recommended
7 days
Mon -Fri 8:00 AM - midnight
Sat - Sun 9:00 AM - Midnight212-873-7411

Cafe Un Deux Trois
123 W. 44th St. @ Broadway
212-354-4148
A good stop for lunch or pre-theatre dining. Hearty, French home-style cuisine. Large dining room, gets crazy.
Fast, efficient service
$$ -$$$
Mon - Sat noon - midnight
Sun 11:00 AM -11:00 PM
http://cafeundeuxtrois.biz

Carlyle Restaurant
Carlyle Hotel
35 E. 76th St. @ Madison Ave.
212-744-1600
Refined, classic French cuisine at its best. Elegant, beautifully designed, flower filled interior, .
Continental service $$$$ +
Reservations recommended
Daily 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
& noon - 3:00 PM
& 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
www.rosewoodhotels.com

Chanterelle
2 Harrison St. @ Hudson St.
212-966-6960
Contemporary French cuisine served in a quietly elegant atmosphere. A very popular Tribeca destination. Prix-Fixe dinner menu.
Professional service
$$$$
Reservations recommended
Mon - Wed, 5:30 PM -10:30 PM
Thu - Sat 12:00 PM -2:30 PM & 5:30 PM -10:30 PM
Sun 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
http://chanterellenyc.com