Where to dine in New York City when you fancy French cuisine?
New York City is notoriously considered as one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in. Consequently, there are many expensive dining destinations including French Restaurants which are renowned for their “fancy” cuisine. Though French restaurants in New York City will not disappoint you! NYC is now home to many excellent French Chefs and the City restaurant scene is extremely competitive so there is no room for mediocre. So on that note, please find a selection of charming and highly recommended French dining destinations divided into 3 categories catering to various budgets.
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$100 or less per person (depending on your order)
CHEZ OLIVIER in Brooklyn, Park Slope
469 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
www.olivierbistro.com
Classic and authentic French Bistro near 9th/4th ave subway station in Park Slope. We definitely recommend the COTE DE BOEUF medium-rare! Divine!
BUVETTE in Greenwich Village, Manhattan
42 Grove St New York, NY 10016-4644
www.ilovebuvette.com
Open in 2011, Buvette Gastrothèque is a Parisian style restaurant/bar. Perfect to share small dishes for lunch and eat at the bar! They also serve a great continental breakfast. This is a tiny restaurant so expect to be cramped!
We recommend the Tartines or Croque-Monsieur for lunch, otherwise, Cassoulet, Coq au Vin, or Brandade de Morue (Salt CodFish Gratin) as main courses if you go there for dinner.
CAFÉ D’ALSACE in Manhattan
1695 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
www.cafedalsace.com
A taste of Alsace in NYC since 2006. Scenes of Alsace come to the forefront when walking into this upper east side corner jewel.
If you want to try authentic Cuisine Alsacienne, you should taste the famous “Choucroute Garnie”, assorted sausages, artisan smoked bacon, Riesling-braised sauerkraut, juniper berries, steamed potatoes.
$100+ per person (depending on your order)
BALTHAZAR in Manhattan
80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012
www.balthazarny.com
True to the spirit and style of Parisian Brasseries, Balthazar is the ideal destination for lunch or brunch à la française, from Steak Tartare to Bouillabaisse or Coq au Vin!
Our main reason for visiting Balthazar would be to enjoy a special “Plateau de Fruits de Mer” (Seafood Platter) when you find an excuse for a celebration!
$200+ per person (minimum)
LE BERNARDIN in Manhattan
155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
www.le-bernardin.com
The multi-awarded Bernardin restaurant has earned 4 Stars from The New York Times and was open in 1986. Serving only fish, (Filet Mignon only upon request), Le Bernardin offers a Four-Course menu (fixed price: $175 per person) or the Chef’s tasting menu ($245 per person).
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