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    4.0 (50 reviews)
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    Chocolate Mousse
    Chris P.

    My friend invited me to dine at one of the hardest neighborhood restaurants to get into. We arrived early with the hopes of an early dinner but we were not seated until after the reservation time. We were escorted to the bar and had drinks. My friend initially ordered the Bleu Cheese Martini but it was too strong and replaced it with the Moscow Mule and I got the hot toddy, which hit the spot. Staff was welcoming and accommodating despite patrons treating us as if we are outsiders. Note to self: dress to fit in. I came straight from work but should have worn all black or neutrals. Place was small, festive and designed for locals in the neighborhood. In the mean time we were seated with a good group of girls, another foodie influencer with her mom and a local who dines at least once a week. Now to the food. We started off with the escargots and it was pretty good. Sauce was great and the snails easily came off the shell. I had to order the Txangurro and it was to die for and one of the best dishes consumed in 2025. I would definitely go back just for the crab. Now to the entrees: we ordered the poulet roti and filet Mignon au poivre. Both dishes were great and definitely worth ordering. The poulet roti was a huge dish meant for sharing for two people. This dish came with garlic roasted potatoes and salad. The chicken was a half chicken, we ate the dark meat and I took the rest home where my other half consumed it for lunch the next day. The filet Mignon au poivre was really good. The filet was cooked medium and the sauce was great. The fries was ok but the filet with sauce is definitely worth going back for. My friend took the steak home. For dessert we shared the chocolate mousse. The mousse was really good, the chocolate shavings adds another layer of flavor. I would definitely come back to treat yourself or two to a three course meal: Txangurro, filet Mignon and chocolate Mousse.

    Raquel A.

    Beautiful cozy restaurant. Food is delicous. Ambiance is also great. I had the tartare and truffled eggs both so flavorful. The service was great.

    Poulet Roti
    Em R.

    I was able to get a reservation at 8:30pm for 2ppl on a Tuesday evening. My friend and I came in a little early and were able to have drinks at the bar upstairs. Small space but still lovely. Bartender was friendly and provided recommendations. I ordered the blue cheese martini, it wasn't what I thought and the bartender was nice to change it to my usual drink which is a Moscow mule. My friend had the hot toddy and enjoyed it. We were seated downstairs in the main dining area. Tables were very close to each other, but luckily we were seated next to these lovely ladies that were so friendly and provided on recommendations to order. The food was insanely spectacular. This place is my new go to spot for escargots. The txangurro was also very tasty. The escargots and crab are definitely a must order for appetizers. My friend and I shared everything, we ordered the filet mignon and frites and the poulet roti that came with potatoes and salad. The portions were generous. The filet mignon was my favorite, it was so juicy and cooked perfectly. The chicken was my least favorite, it was good but it did not wow me, would definitely try other dishes. The chocolate mousse was amazing, I would definitely order this dessert again. Reservations can be challenging but worth the wait. Highly recommend and I'll absolutely be back.

    beet salad
    Jenny Z.

    I'm not huge on french food but every single dish here hit. The ambiance was also amazing, service was efficient, and servers were so nice and friendly! Honestly a 10/10 experience with 10/10 food. Started off with two cocktails - one was the paloma and one was a sour with egg white. the paloma one was a bit stronger. the sour with egg white was my fav!! They also started us off with complimentary fresh and warm baguette and french butter, it was so delicious we got two rounds of it :) For apps, we got: - tuna tartare (5/5): small but mighty. the tuna was so fresh and the caviar was definitely of higher quality. - beet salad (4/5): this was really delicious and refreshing. It just wasn't out of this world and I'm not the hottest fan of blue cheese. - devil crab (5/5): heavier but perfect portion. the bread crisps it came with were a bit too hard but the crab tasted so good with the crab. perfectly savory and the crab was so thin. delicious for the main, we got: - half chicken (4.5/5): we were already feeling full at this point but this chicken was so good!! especially the chicken thigh, wing, and drumstick was so tender and the sauce was savory and complemented perfectly! the potatoes were also perfectly cooked - crisp and not too heavy. Loved the smaller pieces more since they were more crispy and less starchy. and the salad that came with the chicken absolutely perfect - light, simple, and refreshing. I even made chicken wraps out of them. then we got dessert! we were so full at this point, but you CANNOT skip out on the chocolate mousse. it's so light and melts in your mouth, basically tastes like elevated whipped chocolate and whipped cream, and the thin curls of chocolate on the top was the perfect touch. excellent meal. so happy I was able to snag a last minute reservation.

    Tuna appetizer
    Alper O.

    I absolutely adore French cuisine. So I was very excited to get dinner off of a random walk in reservation on a Tuesday. The restaurant was beautiful, bustling, and full of life. Chatty tables, attentive staff, and an overall high end vibe which is how a place like this should be. The upstairs cocktail bar is a great vibe if you have some time before you reservation. The food was solid. The complementary bread at the beginning was a win as it was served with some amazing French butter. The tuna appetizer was alright, but wouldn't order again. The crab was delectable with a unique flavor different from other crab dishes I have tried. A must try if you can get it. Same with the steak frites, the sauce was incredible and the meat was perfectly cooked. 2nd best dish of the night. The chicken is a skip for me, this place hypes up their use of "golden chickens" which they claimed was the wagyu of poultry. However, I downright thought it was bad, the flavor of the sauce was not for me. The foie gras flavor was too overpowering, but if you love it you might enjoy it. The side salad and potatoes that come with the chicken were both good as well. But nothing major For dessert we got the creme Brûlée. It was my favorite on the menu and is something I actively think and dream about. Great vanilla flavor and the custard had a picture perfect consistency. Overall Chez Fifi, is good, but not the best French restaurant in Manhattan. I would go back and get my favorites while skipping the others. Lastly, just keep in mind the food is expensive here, even a little overpriced on some dishes.

    Crudo was delightful
    Franny A.

    Triple fab Fifi. I went without a res and was sat upstairs. Initially I had Fomo but upstairs is fab too. Downstairs with its speakeasy style is the snazziest. Decor a 10. This is a pricey solo endeavor but worth it. Are: Bread Bluefin tuna crudo Cod & Japanese eggplant putee with zucchini Total: $88 The fresh baguette comes with butter & radish. Delicious & French. Everything was so perfect. The mousse was the star though.

    Steak Frites
    Nathaniel P.

    I absolutely loved my time here. Service was perfect, ambiance was great, and I loved the food. However, I felt like everything was 30% more expensive than I thought it would be. You want to try probably the best steak frites I've had? It's only 70 bucks. Or maybe one of the best tuna tartares I've had. 50 bucks. I'd still go back lolz. Cocktails were great. I would go just for those. Had a couple while I was waiting for my table. I think they could stand up against any of the "top" cocktail bars in the city. I spontaneously went alone after work, but perhaps it's best to go with a partner or on a date. Multiple couples making out and eye ****ing each other while I was just happily eating my chocolate mousse alone and taking photos with my food in the center of it all HAHA

    Crab
    MengYao L.

    Had a great time at Chez Fifi, my husband was able to snag a reservation for a late dinner. We arrived early and was taken to the bar, however it was super crowded so we decided to leave and wait outside. Before we headed outside, we were told that there was a table ready that was upstairs so we took it immediately. The restaurant had beautiful decorations and paintings. For food, we ordered the crab and tuna which both were very good. Since it was a late dinner we decided to share the steak frites which was cooked perfectly and served with a pepper sauce. Then for dessert, we shared a chocolate mousse, which was really good. I would give the food a 10/10. Service was great. Only issue was that it's so hard to get a reservation, I would definitely return if we can come back for an earlier dinner.

    Beef tartare
    Jessica W.

    The service was great, lots of good recommendations from the staff. We settled on blue fin tuna with caviar, the crab dip, beef tartare , the fifi potatoes and large format ribeye steak. The blue fin was exceptional. The quality was great but not surprising considering the parent restaurant. The steak was good but nothing exceptional and was mildly under seasoned. We passed on dessert because we were so full. Two bottles of wine with recommendation from the sommelier. Total was about 800 per couple including tax and tip.

    Filet mignon au poivre, Frites
    Emily L.

    I've been wanting to try this place for a while now! The reservations were always so impossible to get at a reasonable time and I was finally able to snag a prime dinner spot. However I was a bit disappointed with the food. The filet mignon was cooked at the right temperature but when I tried to cut into the meat, there was part do the meat that were overcooked so it was like strings. But the sauce and the fries were good. I enjoyed the scallops and the blue fin tuna! Super light and refreshing for both. The salad was okay, there was really nothing special about it. The crème brûlée was great but also not life changing. Considering the price of the menu items, I didn't think it was worth it. I've gone once and I can check it off the list. The service was good and the staff was sweet! But again weighing the food and prices, I don't know if I would go back. The restaurant itself is in a brownstone which was a fun touch and the ambiance was intimate for sure.

    Riz aux morilles (truffle mushroom rice)
    Deana B.

    Outstanding. Not sure how anyone could have negative things to say about Chez Fifi. Food, drinks, ambiance, and service are all 100. Drinks The Blue Cheese Martini is basically drinking a cup of blue cheese and it is wonderful. If you're a blue cheese lover, order this. I was able to try 3 different wines by the glass and they were all great as well. Wound up going w/ the Chasselas which was perfect w/ our mains. Food Everything we ordered was a hit, absolutely no misses. There were three of us and we ordered the Foie Gras terrine maison, Salmon rillettes, Txangurro (Basque deviled crab), Bluefin tuna, Salad w/ yellow peaches, arugula, and Castelrosso, Riz aux morilles, Red snapper grile, and Filet mignon au poivre. It was truly the best steak Au Poivre I've ever had. Is it tough to get in? Yes. Is it pricey? Sure. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

    Baba rhum and fromage ice cream
    Secil A.

    The food was absolutely spectacular but the service was way too slow. The ambiance is very romantic and like a French bistro. We started with the endive salad and then had filet mignon and the chicken. We ended the meal with ice cream and baba rhum. Everything was amazing and the poivre sauce and the quality of filet was one of the best I've had in the city!

    Tony Y.

    Everyone who knows about this restaurant already knows it's difficult to get reservations. Well, we decided to have ourselves a late night date at 10:45. The deviled crab and steakfrites were my absolute favorites. The omelette last night was with shrimp and not mushroom. But it was still delicious. The mushroom rice was good and the escargot was just ok. I was super excited to finally have escargot in the shell again but ultimately it wasn't very flavorful. I even had one that was empty. We finished off with a classic chocolate mousse. I did not regret staying up late for this reservation. If you have the chance to come, do it.

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    4 days ago

    Beautiful room. Superb service delicious and innovative food. Great deserts. Don't miss the madeleines

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    Amazing ambiance, attentive service and solid dishes. One of my favorite places in the city

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    Marseille

    3.9
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    This place is around the corner from where i live, and the food is consistently good. Been here a…read moredozen times for their oyster happy hour (most evenings) The non alcoholic drinks are great. service was amazing. our waiter Henry was very attentive and made sure we had a pleasant dining experience.

    I booked this based on reviews for our first night in NYC before a show. Gave 2 hours before the…read moreshow so should be fine. First off the decor is awesome. I love the mirrors and the menus written on them. The greeters were GREAT. Very welcoming and pleasant. We were seated quickly at a corner table with a great view of the restaurant. Our waitress was cordial, kinda business like. It took a while to get drinks ordered. They took our orders - I got the Branzino and my wife ordered the price fixe. The French onion soup she got as her first course was delightful! So rich, beautifully done!!! That was the high point. The branzino when they brought it out they spilled a decent bit of the sauce on my wife's foot (she was in sandals). No real apology and no one offered to give her anything to clean up. The branzino was ok. Nothing to write home about. My wife got the chicken - WAAAAAY over-fried. Dry as a bone. Mashed potatoes and hericots verts on her dish were delish! Profiteroles for dessert were good as well. It was an ok meal but not worth the price. Probably would not return.

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    Corner booths often used for group dining
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    Fresh Berries - yogurt & granola
    Croque Madame - griddled bistro ham & gruyere on brioche topped with mornay and a sunnyside up egg, chips

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    Chez Josephine

    Chez Josephine

    3.8
    (723 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    The service and ambiance is what made this place really nice. We walked in and it's like a whole…read moredifferent world with live piano music as well. The wonderful lady who was singing and playing the piano did a really good job, it's such a romantic place. The food was good and I split a bottle of wine with my partner. We ordered off the pre-fix menu and added oysters on top. The oysters were so good and I really liked the vinegar. For the appetizers, it was a beet salad and pate. The pate was SO good, I get it again to be honest. Then came the entrees, we ordered the medium well steak frites and pan seared stripped bass. The steak came out rare and the fish was okay, it could have been a bit more seasoned for my personal taste. I traded dishes with my partner because I can't eat rare steak but he can. We also got the peach ice cream dessert and the dessert of the day which was a coconut gelatin(?) dish and it was AMAZING. Overall experience was good, the only thing that was kinda a miss was the entrees.

    Went here after a movie the other night and had the price fixe dinner which is such a great deal…read more Terrific and inexpensive wine list. Onion soup and pate starters were prepared just right. Steak and mussel frites came out perfectly. Chocolate lava cake and peach melba were a great way to end our meal. We will return!

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    Dining room
    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)
    Chocolate lava cake! ($19)
    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.

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    From my table, thru the bar, to the front door.
    Steak Frites Bistro

    Steak Frites Bistro

    4.6
    (302 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    Finally. I've been on the search. City after city. 6 different French restaurants in Chicago. Not…read moreto mention Washington DC and other cities. But I finally found authentic steak tartare. Hand cut. Not run through a blender. The closest to the nest that I've had in Paris. Ambiance: 10/10 Steak tartare: 9/10 Pomme fritte: 7/10 Service: 10/10 Don't get me wrong these fries were good. Better than all the others. Not quite good as in Paris. It was a joy to eat here. And I feel like I've finally found a place that compares to Paris. The best of Chicago produced nothing to compare to Paris.

    While in the theater district I decided to satisfy my craving for steak and fries. I looked up a…read moreplace nearby and this one came up. It was a 12 minute walk from my original location. I played myself by getting the pre frixe menu. I did not care for the French onion soup at all. It has a sour taste to it..not savory. I asked for my steak medium well. It came exactly to mh liking. I had not had read meat in a while and I might have been low on iron. It was tasty. I ordered the creme brulee for desert which was yummy. I sat at the bar. I will definitely asked to be seated next time because the bartender hovered over me a lot. I didn't need much service. The steak was good next time I will have the salmon. I want to try other places that specialize in this fare.

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    View from our window table
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    Cute salt and pepper
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    Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

    Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

    3.7
    (419 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I went to be dinner Wednesday by myself to see my friend Stephane who used to be the manager at…read moreVendome and was extremely appreciated. As a new waiter at Le Tout Va Bien, he is very attentive, kind, and courteous to his clients. I had the best hamburger I've ever had in the city! Verrrry rare as I love it, with caramelized onions and very crispy fries! The salad on the side had a great tasty dressing. All perfect. At other visits, I've had the bœuf bourguignon (like in France), the charcuterie, the escargots. The onion soup, perfect in the winter. The food is fantastic, so are the desserts. I have a sweet tooth I live very close to the restaurant so it's very convenient. This weekend, I'm taking my 2 my wonderful neighbors who love good food. Perfect! I highly recommend this restaurant. Vincent, the owner, is very "sympathetico"!!

    Last night my family and I went to the restaurant for my brothers 40th anniversary…read more We were all apprehensive as we never ate here before My brother and his girlfriend shared the French onion soup and loved it. And our dinner entrees blew us away My dad and brother both got the Branzino and ate the whole plate. My brother's girlfriend got the Beef Bourguignon and loved it. I myself got the Saint Jacques Grilles (scallops with risotto and porcini sauce) which to me was cooked to perfection. The scallops were buttery soft, the risotto the right texture and taste. My mother and aunt both had the steak Frites, they liked their steaks but thought the fries were a touch salty. Then came desserts and I had the crème brûlée, my aunt and mom shared the chocolate mousse, and my brother, his girlfriend and my father all had the chocolate lava cake. Out of the three: the chocolate lava cake was #1. Then chocolate mousse then crème brûlée. The restaurant dimmed the lights and had soft music on. The wait time between meals were a bit long in my opinion but it was a small restaurant and they made stellar food and they weren't in a rush to kick us out of the restaurant at all which was very nice. The service was great, they spoke clearly and were ontop of making sure we had tap water and anything else we needed, again they took their time and never made us feel rushed. Highly recommend this place if you're ever in the Hells Kitchen/Times Square area.

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    Chez Napoleon

    Chez Napoleon

    3.9
    (344 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    I grew up nearby and been wanting to come here for over 30 years- since I was young- but was a…read morelittle intimidated. Im sad about that. Putting the food aside (which was VERY good), the place is beyond charming... like walking into your nonna's living room- and the staff was welcoming. As for the food: everything is "perfect" in a simple, old school, traditional way. No trendy twists. This is a GOOD thing in my book. It has been years since Ive had escorgot that I loved, but this brought me back. I had almost sworn off of it. My steak au-poivre was cooked to perfection and green peppercorn sauce was sublime. The fries were basic but in a good, I dare say perfect, way. My gf had the sole and, altho she says it wasnt earth shattering, liked it as well. The soufle was a bit of a novelty for me but worth a try. This place is Old School New York at its finest. P.S. I cant stand liver or pate but my gf ordered the foie gras (which ive never had) and tho i resisted trying it, I finally did and loved it. I think that says something about the place. She said it was perfect.

    Thursday night dinner for 3. Very charming, quaint restaurant with vintage artwork and a small bar…read more There is a front room with a small bar and another room around a wall on the other side. We ordered a traditional gran marnier soufflé with our dinner order as it takes that amount of time to make it. I came for the duck confit. It was tasty with the right amount of crispy skin. My sister ordered the Moules Marinieres which I think was the winner. It came with fries and a few small dishes of green beans. The Buf Bourguignon was rich and hearty. I've been craving a soufflé, and I'm not an expert but I wish I hadn't poured all the sauce in as the mariner was fairly strong and almost overpowered the soufflé in flavor. Overall, happy to support a small mom and pop business. You have to call for reservations. No resy or open table.

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    Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.
    Salty crispy half duck with orange sauce and super wild rice.
    The Restuarant is filled with jigsaw puzzles. You can buy a box off of the Puzzle Menu.

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    The Restuarant is filled with jigsaw puzzles. You can buy a box off of the Puzzle Menu.
    S'Aimer

    S'Aimer

    4.6
    (81 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    We were able to get a last-minute reservation at 7p on the Sunday before Memorial Day and entered…read morewhat was a pretty empty establishment. There were only 2 other parties seated and we were seated immediately upon arrival. It's fairly dark inside and the decor reminds me a bit of New Orleans. I enjoyed the ambiance. The drinks were great! I had the cocobella while he had margaritas. The table bread was hot and fresh, so make sure they bring it to the table for you. We had the mussels for an appetizer, lamb chops and bass. EVERYTHING was excellent! The flavor of the broth for the mussels was Devine, so much so my husband used his bread to sop up all he could. The bass had great flavor and came with sautéed spinach that was well cooked. It initially looked like a small portion but turned out to be plenty. The lamb chops were cooked to the requested temp and seasoned well. We left no crumbs. This one is definitely worth a try!

    If you're going to see a Broadway show, plan on stopping here to enjoy some delicious food. This…read moreplace has such a smooth, sexy vibe. Staff are lovely. Decide is classy cool. The food is perfection. The pulled oxtails are delicious. Gave me goosebumps. The fish was cooked to perfection. The sweet plantains were perfect. The drinks were done very well too. It's a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for! YUMMY

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    Greenery in The Garden at S'Aimer NYC
    The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.
    The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.
    Set up for private event at S'Aimer NYC.

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    Set up for private event at S'Aimer NYC.
    maman

    maman

    4.1
    (262 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Maman remains my favorite brunch spot whenever I'm in NYC, and this visit to a new location was…read morejust as lovely as ever. This space felt larger than the other locations I've been to, while still keeping the same cozy, charming, and beautiful vibe that defines their brand. We were a party of three, and each of us ordered different sandwiches and pastries. I got the Katie's Chicken Sandwich, which is one of my absolute favorites and something I order almost every time I'm visiting the city. For pastry, I tried the Cherry Croissant Cube for the first time, and I was honestly speechless. It was incredibly flavorful, delicious, and truly made my day. I 100% recommend trying it. For drinks, I ordered the seasonal Cherry Elderflower Spritz. It was just okay compared to everything else, but not bad. Overall, Maman continues to be my go-to brunch place in NYC, and this visit reminded me exactly why.

    Unnecessary confrontation over a 5-minute early pickup…read more I'm a regular Too Good To Go customer and have picked up bags from Maman before without issue. This visit was a frustrating exception. The app activated the swipe button shortly after 5PM -- which Maman and several other stores have recently started allowing as an early pickup signal. I went to the store accordingly. The young male Hispanic employee at the register refused to hand over my bag, insisting the pickup window didn't start until 5:15. All the bags were already packed and ready. There were no other customers in line. I tried to explain how the app works and that early pickup had been allowed here before, but he repeatedly cut me off. At one point I said "if you want to play by the book, so be it" -- meaning it as a neutral acknowledgment. He took offense, raised his voice, and kept repeating "I don't play, you play" in an increasingly hostile tone. I asked if he understood the expression. He just kept repeating "I don't play." When I asked to speak with a manager, he said there wasn't one. When I asked what a customer is supposed to do when there's a problem with an employee, he told me to come back tomorrow and talk to him. This was completely avoidable. The bags were ready. It was a 5-10 minute window, allowed by the app. The confrontation served no purpose. I noticed the review posted the day before mine mentions "poor customer service at the register" -- I suspect we encountered the same person. Maman has a good reputation worth protecting. I'd encourage management to review this interaction and make sure this particular staff is trained properly.

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    Menu. Had trouble deciding as so many great options
    Menu. Had trouble deciding as so many great options
    Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
    Maman's Breakfast Sandwich
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    La Bonne Soupe

    La Bonne Soupe

    4.0
    (308 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    If you're looking to escape the tourist crowds on the UES, La Bonne Soupe is the move. I was back…read morevisiting my old stomping grounds and wanted somewhere outside with a real neighborhood feel and this spot nailed it. I snagged a seat on their upstairs patio, surrounded by the kind of older, well-heeled UES regulars that give the place such a quintessential NYC vibe. I went with the $35 lunch special, which gets you an appetizer and an entrée. For my app, the Escargots de Bourgogne- absolutely the star of the meal, I could've eaten a second order. The Crêpe Forestière for my entrée was lovely too, and I washed it all down with a lemonade. Everything was genuinely delicious. My one small gripe: I got charged for two lemonades, which stung a little given that (a) it's lemonade, and (b) the glass was on the petite side to begin with. Minor quibble, though. Other than that, it was a perfect NYC lunch, exactly what I was hoping for.

    Came here a mere week after five-star my first visit, and this experience was significantly less…read morepositive. While the French Onion soup was still a stand-out dish, the painfully slow service detracted. There appeared to be a single waitress working. I didn't notice during my first visit if there were multiple servers, but the first time I did hear the waiter advise another table that the kitchen was behind and there would be a wait for food. (This didn't affect me since on my first visit I only ordered soup.) Same thing happened this time, and there was a significant delay between our soup/salad course and entrees. We were told the kitchen was backed up. this is apparently the norm. For appetizers, the French onion soup was a gold star dish. My friend had the goat cheese salad which she said was also very good. The Chicken Cordon Bleu was good, and a hard-to-find dish in NYC. While eating our entrees, the server never checked on how things were or if we needed anything. Once finished, we sat there for a long time waiting for our plates to be cleared, and finally had to "announce" that we were done and request our dessert (as we had ordered the prix fixe menu). For dessert we ordered the Dame Blanche and Profiteroles. I would recommend neither. The ice cream (in both) was poor quality, crystallized and not creamy. A real shame. In all, the meal too 2.5 hours due to the slow service. The soup remains fantastic. I'm downgrading my review to recommend this spot only for soup and salad and not a full, hours-long meal. For that, it's 5 stars, for a full meal a middling 3.

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    Dame blanche
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    Chez Fifi - french - Updated June 2026

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