RESTAURANTS: FRENCH RESTAURANTS & BISTROS (224 listings) File Created: 07-Apr-04
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14 Wall Street ...
This stunning 140-seat restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, whether it be a client luncheon, breakfast meeting, or relaxing dinner. - Website
   14 Wall St....................................................................................................................Tel: 212-233-2780
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-233-6522
   Internet:...........................................................................www.14wallstreetrestaurant.citysearch.com/
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Abajour Classic French-American cuisine.
Stylish glamourous two-story dining room . Great late night menu. Click here for a review from Digital Cities.
   1134 First Ave. (Betw 62nd & 63rd Sts)......................................................................Tel: 212-644-9757
Mon-Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm. ; ax, mc, v; Lex Ave (53th:B,Q-JFK); Map
      
A ...barbershop turned four-tabled cafe...
Simple, Jamaican-inspired French dishes... - New York Magazine
   947 Columbus Ave. (nr. 106th St.).............................................................................Tel: 212-531-1643
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Aix ...
Menu includes pistou with sardine tartar, daurade with fennel broth and venison loin with quince-beet sturdel. - TONY Top 100
   2398 Broadway (at 88th St.).......................................................................................Tel: 212-874-7400
Mon-Fri 5-24; Sat 11-16, 17-24; Sun 11-16, 17-23.; 86 St (Brdwy:1,9); Map
      
Alain Ducasse  
Beautifully designed restaurant run by one of Europes most celebrated chefs. Excellent French cuisine, quiet relaxing atmosphere and very attentive staff.
   155 W. 58th St. (Betw 6th & 7th Ave)..........................................................................Tel: 212-265-7300
Mon,Tues,Fri 7-9pm; Wed,Thurs Noon-1:30pm,7-9pm; mcc; 57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK), 57 St (7th Ave N,R); Map
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Alouette Sophisticated French restaurant together with Asian influences.
Large tempting dessert menu and extensive wine list.
   2588 Broadway (Betw 97th & 98th Sts)......................................................................Tel: 212-222-6808
Sun-Thurs 5:30-10:30pm; Sat 5:30-11:30pm; mcc; 96 St (Brdwy:1,2,3,9,4); Map
      
Andre French Restaurant  
   242 W. 56th St.............................................................................................................Tel: 212-307-0700
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-307-6231
Mcc; Map
      
Asiate French-Asian fusion.
   80 Columbus Circle (at 60th St.)................................................................................Tel: 212-805-8881
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Atelier ...
Gabriel Kreuther aspires to be the elite of our town's season-driven chefs. - New York Magazine
   50 Central Park So.....................................................................................................Tel: 212-521-6125
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Au Troquet  
Excellent French country cuisine served in a small popular restaurant. Reservations a must.
   328 W. 12th St.............................................................................................................Tel: 212-924-3413
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Balthazar  
French brasserie with nonstop pleasure ride of early morning pastries, evening oysters, cocktails, and late night feasts. A truely magnificent dining experience. TONY 100 2002
   80 Spring St. (Betw Broadway & Cosby Sts)..............................Recorded Information:212-965-1785
   Reservations ( Dining ):.....................................................................................................212-965-1414
Bakery hours daily from 7:30-21. Reservations required for lunch/dinner; ax, mc, v; Spring St (Lafayette:6,4), Prince St (Brdwy:N,R); Map
      
 
 
 
Excellent, down-to-earth French cuisine that adds a touch of
Gallic charm to heart of the West Village.
243 West 14th St ........................................................... Tel: 212-871-6020
Fax: ........ 631-421-4078; E-mail: ...... comments@bistrocassisnyc.com
Internet: ................................................................ www.bistrocassisnyc.com
 
Blue Ribbon Superb French cuisine. Best raw bar in town.
Extensive wine menu with choice vintages. Popular late night spot. Great service. Truly a wonderful dining experience.
   97 Sullivan St (Betw Prince & Spring Sts)..................................................................Tel: 212-274-0404
Daily 16-4, Tues-Sun 4pm-4am; mcc; LM (Spring & Prince Sts.); Prince St (Brdwy:N,R), Spring St (AveAmer(6th Av):C,E,A); Map
      
Boi  
Elegant layering of flavors and the tingling of tomato or lime perking up everything from grilled eggplant to the sensational Buddihist sweet and sour soup.
   246 E. 44th St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-681-6541
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Bouterin Popular Sutton Place restaurant serving Provencal cuisine.
Charming dining room beautifully decorated with bouquets of seasonal flowers. Friendly staff.
   420 E. 59th St. (1st Ave/Sutton Place)........................................................................Tel: 212-758-0323
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-758-1312
Mo-Sa 17:30-22, Su 15:30-20:30; Fr; ax, v, mc, dc; 59 St (Lex:N-R-4-5-6); Map
      
Brasserie 8 1/2  
Stylish fun Brasserie serving wonderful innovative French cuisine. Fantastic interior design with serpentine stairway descending to a circular bar and lounge.
   9 W. 57th St. (Betw 5th & 6th Aves).............................................................................Tel: 212-829-0812
Mon-Fri 7:30-10am, 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-midnight; Sun 11am-3:30pm, 5:30-10pm; mcc; 57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK), 57 St (7th Ave N,R); Map
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Brasserie Julien  
Earning great reviews this Upper East Side restaurant offers well-prepared French cuisine. Sensibly priced. Great after-dinner bar scene.
   1422 Third Ave. (Betw 80th & 81st Sts)......................................................................Tel: 212-744-6327
Mon-Thurs 6-10:30pm; Fri, Sat 6-11:30pm; Sun Noon-3pm, 6-10:30pm; mc; 77 St (Lex:6x,4); Map
      
Cafe Boulud Sleek, cheerful, popular French restaurant. Friendly staff.
Menu changes frequently making a new and exciting dining experience every time. (NYT * * */$$$$ 2001, ZAGAT 27/$68 2001)
   20 E. 76th St. (Betw 5th & Madison Ave).....................................................................Tel: 212-772-2600
Lunch: Mon-Fri 12-3:30pm, Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4-10:45pm, Fri-Sat 4-11:45pm.; mcc; 77 St (Lex:6x,4); Map
      
Cafe Centro Inventive French cuisine with Moroccan flair.
Located in the lobby of the MetLife Building, perfect for a pre-commute dinner or drink. Wheelchair access is available.
   200 Park Ave. (At 45th St. & Vanderbilt Ave., Inside the MetLife Building)...............Tel: 212-818-1222
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-949-8266
   Internet:.......................................................................................http://www.restaurantassociates.com
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:30 (15-17), Sa 17-22:30, Mon-Fri : Lunch 11:30am-3pm, Dinner 5-11:30pm ; Sat : Dinner 5-11:30pm; mcc; Subway: 4, 5, 6, 7,S to 42nd St. / Grand Central. ; 42 St-GrandCentralShuttle; Map
      
Cafe Crocodile, 30 Set in charming East Side townhouse.
Excellent French-Mediterranean cuisine.
   354 E. 74th St. (1st/2nd Ave.)......................................................................................Tel: 212-249-6619
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-327-0350
Tu-Sa 17:30-22:30; ax, v, mc; (1 & 2 Ave.); 77 St (Lex:6x,4); Map
      
Cafe des Artistes  
French/American cuisine served in one of the most beautiful and romantic restaurants in town.Terrific desserts.
   1 W. 67th St..................................................................................................................Tel: 212-877-3500
   Fax: Fax:................................................................................................................................212-877-6263
Mo-Fr 12-24 (15-17:30), Su, Sa 17:30-24, Mo-Fr 12-24 (15-17:30); Sat 11-24 (15-17:30); Sun 10-23 (15-17:30) Brunch only on weekend afternoons; ax, v, mc; 66 St-Lincoln Ctr (Brdwy:1,9); Map
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Cafe Deville Cafe Deville makes for a restful East Village pit stop.
Time Out New York 2002 Guide
   105 Third Ave. (at 13th St.)..........................................................................................Tel: 212-477-4500
Mcc, dc; 14 St-Union Sq. (Brdwy) (4th Ave -w of Brdwy:4, 5, 6 ); Map
      
Cafe Du Pont Gourmet French-continental cuisine. Exstensive wine list. Helpful staff.
   1038 First Ave..............................................................................................................Tel: 212-223-1122
   Fax:................................................212-644-4356;    E-mail:..................georgembodziony@rcn.com
   Internet:...................................................newyork.sidewalk.citysearch.com/E/V/NYCNY/0006/82/34
Mo-Fr 11:30-22, Su, Sa 11-22; mcc, dc; Map
      
Cafe Lebowitz ...
A crowd-pleasing bistro menu of burgers, croques monsieur, and staek-frites, not to mention the spectacular graham-cracker-crusted "Lebowitz cheesecake". - New York Magazine
   14 Spring St.................................................................................................................Tel: 212-219-2399
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Cafe Loup ...lovingly prepared food and obliging attitude-free service.
Time Out New York Guide
   105 W. 13th St. (between Sixth and Seventh Aves.)..................................................Tel: 212-255-4746
Mcc, dc; 14 St (7th Ave:1,2,3,9); Map
      
Cafe Pierre Sophisticated East Side French hotel cafe with quiet elegance.
Great, from a lovely breakfast to a beautiful evening meal.
   2 E. 61st St...................................................................................................................Tel: 212-838-8000
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-940-8109
Breakfast Mo-Su 7-10:30, Lunch Mo-Su 12-14, Dinner 18-22; Eng, Fr; ax, v, mc; 59 St (Lex:N-R-4-5-6); Map
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Central Bar  
Star studded cliental, Vogue-like dining room and wonderful nouvelle French cuisine. Truely a memorable dining experience.
   109 E. 9th St. (Betw Third & Fourth Aves)...................................................................Tel: 212-529-5333
   Internet:...............................................................................................................www.centralbar.8m.com
Astor Place (8th St/4th Ave:6); Map
      
Chanterelle One of the city's top French/American restaurants.
Outstanding seafood, succulent deserts, exceptional wine list. (NYT * * */$$$$ 2001, ZAGAT 28/$51+ 2001, PASSPORT* * * * 2000).
   2 Harrison St (Greenwich/Hudson Sts.)....................................................................Tel: 212-966-6960
   Fax:................................................212-966-6143;    Internet:.......................www.chanterellenyc.com
Daily 12-23; ax, v, mc, dis; Franklin St (Varick:1,9), Chambers St (W. Brdwy:1,2,3,9); Map
      
Chazal  
   41 Madison Ave. (at 26th St.)......................................................................................Tel: 212-545-8555
Mcc, dc; 28 St (Brdwy:N,R); Map
      
Chez Bernard  
   323 West Broadway (between Canal and Grand Sts.).............................................Tel: 212-343-2583
Mcc; Canal St (Ave Amer(6th Av):A-C-E); Map
      
Chez Brigitte Small French restaurant serving traditional French cuisine.
Seating limited to 12 customers. No reservations. Takeout.
   77 Greenwich Ave. (Between Bank Street and 7th Ave.)...........................................Tel: 212-929-6736
Daily 11-22; 14 St (7th Ave:1,2,3,9); Map
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Chez Es Saada Dark, romantic East Village French-Moroccan Casbah.
Great for late night cocktails and tapas.
   42 E. 1st St. (Between 1st & 2nd Aves.).......................................................................Tel: 212-777-5617
Su, Mo, Tu 18-1; We, Th 18-2; Fr, Sa 18-3; ax, v, mc, dc; 2 Ave (Houston:F); Map
      
Chez Michallet Great French food in a charming, romantic atmosphere.
Extensive wine list. Reservations required.
   90 Bedford St. (At Grove St.)......................................................................................Tel: 212-242-8309
   Fax:................................................212-242-0964;    Internet:........................www.chezmichallet.com
Mo-Sa 17:30-22:30, Su 12-22:30; ax, mc, v; Christopher St-Sheridan Sq:1,9); Map
      
Chez Suzette French cuisine
   363 W. 46th St. (Betw. 8th & 9th Aves.)......................................................................Tel: 212-581-9717
Daily 12-24; ax, v, mc, dis; 42 St (Port Authority Bus Term:A,C,E ), 50 St (8th Ave:A#,C*,CX,E); Map
      
Cite  
An extravagant French steakhouse, serving mouth-watering steaks and other French delicacies.
   120 W. 51st St. (In the Time-Life Building, between 6th and 7th Ave).......................Tel: 212-956-7100
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-956-7157
Cite: Mo-Fr 11:30-15, 17-23:30, Sa/Su 17-11:30; Grill: Mo-Sa 11:30-23:30, Su 11:30-17.; Span; ax, dis, mc, v; 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (6th Ave:B), 50 St (8th Ave:A#,C*,CX,E); Map
      
Cooke's Corner  
Warm lighting, excellent wine list and a serene ambitious make this French-American restaurant practically headline material on the Upper West Side. Well worth a visit.
   618 Amsterdam Ave. (at 90th St)..............................................................................Tel: 212-712-2872
86 St (Brdwy:1,9), 86 St (CntrlPk W:B,Cx,A); Map
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Cosette ...
Like being lost in the French countryside and stumbling upon a warm and welcoming sleepy-village bistro. - New York Magazine Buget Gourment 2002
   163 E. 33rd St..............................................................................................................Tel: 212-889-5489
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Country Cafe France you don't experience your first time there.
It's not the coarse and robust country pate or the steamed bass in beet reduction. It's the ratatouille breakfast omelette the staff won't rush you
   69 Thompson St.........................................................................................................Tel: 212-966-5417
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D' Artagnan- The Rotisserie  
Narrow, high ceilinged restaurant serving traditional French cuisine.
   152 E. 46th St. (between Lexington and Third Aves)..................................................Tel: 212-687-0300
42 St-Times Sq (7th Ave:7x-1,9,2,3-N,R-Sh+A,C,E); Map
      
Daniel Serving French haute cuisine par excellence.
Dining room built to resemble a Venetian palazzo. Reservations a must. (NYT * * */$$$$ 2001, TONY Top 100 2002, ZAGAT 28/$82 2001)
   60 E. 65th St.................................................................................................................Tel: 212-288-0033
   E-mail:....................rbuxbaum@danielnyc.com;    Internet:................................www.danielnyc.com
Fr, Sa 17:45-23:30; Eng, Fr, Span; ax, dc, mc, v; (5 & Madison Ave.), ; 68 St-Hunter Coll. (Lex:6x,4); Map
      
Demarchelier Downtown Upper-East Side bistro serving traditional French cuisine.
   100 Houston St...........................................................................................................Tel: 212-254-7000
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Destinee  
   131 E. 61st St. (between Park and Lexington Aves)...................................................Tel: 212-888-1220
Mcc; Map
      
Deux Amis Modern French menu.
   356 E. 51st St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-230-1117
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Django French classics with live music and outdoor cafe.
   480 Lexington Ave. at 46th St.............................................................................................................Map
      
Ducasse Ultraplush dining room. Fantastic French food.
Extremely expensive and extremely popular. Make your reservations well in advance.
   155 W. 58th St. (btw 6th& 7th Aves)...........................................................................Tel: 212-265-7300
57 St (6th Ave:B**-Q,JFK), 57 St (7th Ave N,R); Map
      
Epicerie Cafe Charbon ...
This elaborately concealed restaurant and bar poses convincingly as a contiguous cremerie, tabac, and epicerie (grocery store)... - New York Magazine
   168 Orchard St...........................................................................................................Tel: 212-420-7520
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Epices du Traiteur Authentic Tunisian food.
   103 W. 70th St. (Betw. Broadway & Columbus Ave.)..................................................Tel: 212-579-5904
72 St (Brdwy:1,2,3,9); Map
      
Eugene Owner Gene DiNino tries to evoke true Paris.
   27 W. 24th St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-462-0999
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Fleur de Sel  
Expertly executed French cuisine, accented by the occasional odd twist. Tastful dining room. TONY Top 100 2002
   5 E. 20th St. (Betw 5th Ave & Broadway)......................................................................Tel: 212-460-9100
23 St (Brdwy:N,R); Map
      
Gaby Brasserie Francaise  
   44 W. 45th St...............................................................................................................Tel: 212-782-3040
   Fax:................................................212-782-3035;    E-mail:...........heuman-ron@accor-hotels.com
Ax, mc, v; Map
      
Goupil & DeCario Patisserie ...
The most decadent possible take on the form - French lamb sausage enfolded in a warm, crisp baguette. - TONY Top 100
   75 Ninth Ave. (between 15th and 16th Sts.)................................................................Tel: 212-807-1908
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Hampton Chutney  
Fantastic crepes featuring a vast array of delicious fillings. Casual, relaxed atmosphere. Helpful staff.
   68 Prince St (at Crosby St)........................................................................................Tel: 212-226-9996
Prince St (Brdwy:N,R); Map
      
Jarnac Easily one of the best small restaurants in New York...
-TONY 2002 Restaurant Guide
   328 W. 12th St. (between 17th and 18th Sts.)............................................................Tel: 212-675-6564
Mcc; Map
      
Jean Georges Artistically presented leading-edge French cuisine.
Elegant dining room. Friendly staff. TONY Top 100 2002
   1 Central Park W........................................................................................................Tel: 212-299-3900
   Internet:...............................................................................................................www.jean-georges.com
Daily 6:30-22:30; Eng, Fr; mc, ax, v; 59 St-Columbus Circle (Brdwy:A,C-B,D); Map
      
Kitchen 22 ...
A choice of five appetizers, five entrees, and five desserts, available only as a $25 three-course prix fixe. - New York Magazine
   34 E. 22nd St. ((Between Broadway and Park Aves.)).................................................Tel: 212-228-4399
23 St (Brdwy:N,R); Map
      
L 'Ecole L'Ecole, the restaurant of the French Culinary Institute.
Enjoy a four course tasting menu from 6 to 8 pm. A fixed five course tasting menu prepared by student chefs is available from 8 to 9:30 pm.. Call for reservations.
   462 Broad St. (Grand St.)............................................................................................Tel: 212-219-3300
Mo-Th 12-21:30, FrSa 12-22; Eng, Fr, Ger, Span, Chin; ax, v, mc, dc; Canal St (Brdwy:N,R); Map
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L'Acajou  
Nothing in this casual Alsatian bistro calls attention to itself, and it doesn't have to... - TONY Restaurant Guide 2002
   53 W. 19th St. (between Fifth and Sixth Aves.)..........................................................Tel: 212-645-1706
Mcc, dc, dis; Map
      
L'Entrecote Casual French Restaurant serving taditional French cuisine.
Relaxed atmosphere.
   1057 First Ave. (Betw. 57th & 58th Sts).......................................................................Tel: 212-755-0080
Su-Th 18-22, FrSa 18-23; Fr; ax, v, mc; 59 St (Lex:N-R-4-5-6); Map
      
L'Impero ...
A sophisticated Vicente Wolf design and Conant signature dishes like duck-and-foie gras agnolotti and roast baby goat, as well as some new creations... - New York Magazine
   45 Tudor City Pl. ((at 43rd St.))...................................................................................Tel: 212-599-5045
Mon-Thu 12-14:30 & 17:30-22:30; Fri 12-14:30, 17-23:30; Sat 17-23:30.; 42 St-GrandCentralShuttle; Map
      
L'Ivre 1020 Lex ...
A wine bar with a small but solid menu designed to help you through as many glasses as possible - TimeOut New York Restaurant Guide 2002
   1020 Lexington Ave. (at 73rd St.)..............................................................................Tel: 212-717-3902
Mcc, dc; Map
      
La Belle Vie ...
Low on attitude, and the buzzing Chelsea-boys crowd gives it a pleasant bustle. -TONY 2002 Restaurant Guide
   184 Eighth Ave. (between 19th & 20th Sts.)................................................................Tel: 212-929-4320
Mcc; Map
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La Bicyclette  
   519 Columbus Ave.....................................................................................................Tel: 212-579-1145
   Fax:........................................................................................................................................212-579-6147
Mo-Tu & Su 17-23; We & Th 17-24; Fr & Sa 17-2; Eng; ax; 86 St (Brdwy:1,9); Map
      
La Boite en Bois Excellent French cuisine served in a friendly atmosphere.
   75 W. 68th St. (Columbus Ave/Central Park West.)..................................................Tel: 212-874-2705
Mo-Sa 11:30-23 (14-17:30), Su 11:30-14, Lunch: Mo-Su 11:30-14; Dinner Mo-Sa 17:30-23; Fr; No Credit Cards; 66 St-Lincoln Ctr (Brdwy:1,9); Map
      
La Chandelle A popular neighbourhood r