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French Restaurant$$$$
Lincoln Square, New York
The experts at Eater and The New York Times recommend this place
"Superb, good place to have dinner when you visit Lincoln center."(6 Tips)
"Super wine list & a variety of pates"(11 Tips)
"I enjoyed my prix fixe with the croque madame!"(8 Tips)
"typically opulent palette of chef Daniel Boulud"(3 Tips)
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Lynette D.November 17, 2014The Charcuterie. The Bread. The Burger! Dessert. I forget what others had I was so focused on my own plate. Of course the wine and staff are amazing. Maya was great.
Upvoted Oct 12
This a well known Mediterranean style outpost of chef Daniel Boulud's named uptown spot. It's really nice to have a brunch seating outdoor in summer and this egg florentine is stylish and delicious.
Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014Home to some of the most authentic charcuterie outside of France developed with Parisian charcutier Gilles Vérot. In the spring and summer I like to sit out on the terrace and drink a glass of wine.
Rob PanosSeptember 21, 2014I went for a lighter fare, allowed the professional and elegant staff to decide what would pair well with my Greek white wine. I had the Salade De Crabe À LA PÊCHE & the Cauliflower Gratin. MUST GO!
Andrew CSeptember 23, 2016Very busy area, with construction/traffic/show attendees!!!! For brunch, we waited 10+ minutes and even with all the chaos its well worth it - the pre-meal bread and fries were the best part!!
Andrea BarrezuetaApril 14, 2015I mean its Bouloud so brunch was good was great. Not amazing but that's what lunch and dinner are for. Super nice staff and very kid-friendly. We were there for a good 2.5 hours and were never rushed
Ernesto GutierrezFebruary 24, 2018Loved the pistachio french toast and the madame croquet. I do strongly advise to skip the burger. The pork and marinara sauce do not blend well with the rest of the burger.
Kiwi WangSeptember 24, 2018Food is always reliable, especially anything meat related (DB’s specialty). Charcuterie never disappoints. Service however is less dependable... always nice, just sometimes forgetful and inefficient.
Nelly MagooFebruary 17, 2019Comfortable space. I had a burger-the brioche bun was hard from sitting under the heat lamp, server said it happens! My husband the french toast which was delicious. Disappointing experience.
- Fodor's TravelJuly 5, 2018Acclaimed French chef Daniel Boulud, known for upscale New York City eateries Daniel and Café Boulud, shows diners his more casual side with this lively contemporary bistro and wine bar. Read more
Duke PerkinsMarch 30, 2015OMG....That lunch special is beyond delicious. We were stuffed and the bill wasn't crazy either. The price for the pre-fixe was only $4 bucks more than what foursquare said online. Great environment!
Sarah T.January 18, 2016Visited for Restaurant Week 2016 lunch. Not impressed by my choices. Cauliflower soup (ok), Atlantic Cod (pretty boring/bland) and Gateau Chocolate Passionfruit cake (way too much pf). Duck was great!
Nikhita MahtaniFebruary 2, 2016Yummy food and lively, bistro like atmosphere. Huge variety of pate and charcuterie (get the foie gras!) and the fish and fries are amazing.
Victoria HooperMarch 31, 2018Best Madeleines I’ve ever tasted! Great little cheese scones and scallops in white sauce were also divine.
Marcos AlvesJune 2, 2015Delicious food, but a bit snob. Went with my wife after a day of walking around NY and felt like they didn't want us there. Recomend the King Crab as entree and Musles with fries.
Rozanne ElsAugust 3, 2018We came here for NYC restaurant week and will definitely return. The food is absolutely delicious. Order anything because it all looked good.
Best fries in NYC. Boudin blanc and duck hash are my favorite dishes here. Escargot is great too. Prix Fixe dinners are a steal
Marc SOctober 26, 2015Looking for desert? The "île flottante", meringue with crême anglaise, is very nicely made here. Very light.
On a summer day sit outside and have the Nicoise Salad. Great food and great people watching.
Marie DugoMay 16, 2013True French culinary experience, but be prepared to pay for it. Great service that lets you savor. Sitting outside on a lovely spring night, one could be convinced they were in Paris instead of NYC.- The duck confit and the boudin blanc are great (although you can buy the boudin for 1/5 the dish price) Don't bother with the Frenchie Burger.
Croque Monsieurs are a killer here, and so are the bloody marys. Good solid brunch. Sit outside on the patio if the weather allows you to for people watching / lincoln center
Cara MocciaNovember 8, 2013The Squash soup with roasted pumpkin seeds may possibly be one of the most flavorful, aromatic & utterly divine things I've ever eaten. #Foodie
Peter ZarandJanuary 29, 2017What used to be good, is the Cubano. not anymore. I have been coming here for 2 years. Quality has been declining since. Portions shrank, the filling is missing and the food is cold in the inside.
- Jordan MFebruary 1, 2017Have the roast chicken and a glass or two of red wine here before the opera. I dare you not to fall asleep.
Diana FitzgeraldAugust 5, 2013Restaurant week! Try the Skate, the sausage, the corn soup and leave room for dessert. Heaven on a plate.
Kathleen CorlessApril 1, 2015Love the communal table in the back, great design. The burger and eggs dishes at brunch are delicious.
Armand AlikajMarch 23, 2013scandinavian style designed space-sit at the bar or community table and go for the pre-fixe menu.....my soup,merlu and dessert were all packed in flavours...the service was sub par with no personality
Paige CJuly 29, 2017The food & service are good, however Michael Lawrence, who is the manager and director of operations happens to be the rudest person I have ever encountered at any fine dining establishment.
MK TimmeOctober 15, 2011Sit at the community table and try to ignore the calorie count. The space is fantastic - a must see for that alone!
Paula FreireOctober 18, 2015Best brunch I've ever had in NYC! The place is amazing and service is cery good!
DaveApril 7, 2015I haven't seen it on the menu in a while, but the flatiron steak was superb. Either way, get yourself some pâté.
Great brunch spot - 4 courses for $32; the squash soup, quiche and croque monsieur are delicious
MarcMarch 5, 2014Tasting Table Top10 Steak Frites: "Steak Frites" Big cup of near-perfect fries, excellent char--it ain't cheap
Denise WMay 8, 2013Every night they open a $100 + bottle of wine and sell it by the glass. Worth every penny. Lovely food - even lovelier service!- StylesightSeptember 4, 2012Across from the Lincoln Center is Bar Boulud celebrating the typically opulent palette of chef Daniel Boulud with deliciously casual French fare.
Alastair TseFebruary 18, 2013The downstairs wine "cellar" on the the way to the restrooms is worth checking out. Love the cavern like upstairs ceiling.
Nick TurbideMay 7, 2017Charcuterie. Wines by the bottle, glass pours are dumbed down. Large format pour is good stuff usually.
The New York TimesAugust 27, 2010Lyonnaise bar food in an elegant setting, good for lunch or dinner before (or after) Lincoln Center. Terrific wines and amazing cured meats.
Sara YMay 5, 2015My standard pre-Lincoln Center dinner. Always well-prepared, always interesting menu.
Nathan KamMay 30, 2012The steak frites here is incredible. Tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked steak. I'd eat this again and again!
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