Brasserie 8 1/2
(Now Closed)French Restaurant, Café, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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Paula BuzzoJanuary 1, 2018As appetizer try their grilled octopus, is crispy and balanced. For main,the Duck To Ways is to die for, tender and juicy. As dessert,the Apple Tatin (the star was the cinnamon ice cream, perfect.)
Tasting TableDecember 19, 2014A spiral staircase separates this massive below-street-level space from Fifth Avenue. Duck in for the calm and stay for classic French salads, soups, eggs, and a flute of something sparkling. Read more
Sarah DillonFebruary 15, 2014Get the soufflé. I'm not kidding. Don't even get anything else. Just the soufflé. Also the lamb/duck is very good, the scallops are excellent.
Amy CarothersMarch 17, 2017Brasserie 8 ½ review: Brasserie 8 ½ Serves Sophistication in Midtown Manhattan.
Michael GreenJanuary 11, 2016Beautiful space. I highly recommend the filet mignon , goat cheese fritters, and crab cake! so so so good
Heather PommernelleFebruary 15, 2020Enjoy the glamour of the past while feasting on a scrumptious and varied menu, including a beautiful duck breast in the prix fixe.
Tatjana TesicApril 5, 2014Great place - the bouillabaisse was as good as in France. Meat was well cooked and tender. Try the macaron as desert!
amNewYorkDecember 27, 2012A classic French bistro, this is a great place for an upscale and classy meal - and a cocktail or glass of champagne.
Nathalie AnayaSeptember 4, 2013The dynamic duo, John & Julie, will make sure to keep your glass filled at all times. Great lounge, great times.
Try the Spicy Margharita - My new cocktail du jour! Pineapple tequila , lime, with italian chili peppers, cilantro & cucumber.Made by Yours Truly
Amber SchiffAugust 2, 2015The filet mignon is superb on the restaurant week menu. The appetizers are good too.
Susan J CampbellSeptember 15, 2015The fried chicken Cobb is beautifully presented and delicious enough to obsess about
Aline NobregaFebruary 6, 2011The structure is very good. That is a beautitiful entrance, but the food is very simple. Is not too much people and finished croissant, the seweets plates are very simples and don't have cold chocolat
RonniJanuary 8, 2016The wild Scottish salmon and polenta was enough to fill me up. Salmon wasn't dry and the polenta was a big bowl
Love this place good food laid back come here with the family😊
Rebecca YiAugust 16, 2016Had the Monday lobster night menu & the restaurant week menu. The food was really just ok - Duck breast was ok. Steak was ok. Lobster was ok. Service was A+.
travel downstairs to recline after work with vino. free breadsticks and nuts are an entire meal!
this place is only good for people that work at the Solow Bldg. decent sandwiches, soups, and salads. i got a free cookie when i got a cup of coffee.
Kelsey LMarch 8, 2014Don't get the macaron dessert. It was hard and crunchy, had to be at least a day old
Annie DowJuly 24, 2011Brunch selection leaves much to be desired, but the quality of what they DO have is deceptively decent.
Mark SalongaFebruary 11, 2012The service here last night was embarrassingly bad. I understand he was a new waiter, but even still, there was no excuse for his severe lack of training. I've gotten more helpful service at Wendy's.
Eduardo NobregaFebruary 6, 2011No croissant, no more parmesan, no cold cocoa milk, ok french toast, let's see the bill...
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Brasserie 8 ½ is a stylish French restaurant just steps from Fifth Avenue on 57th Street featuring a menu by Chef Franck Deletrain.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(212) 829-0812
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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