Had one of the best nights with amazing hospitality from the staff. Dinner was very good, and flavors were spot on. Thank you to the team that made the dining experience so nice! read more

First time in Cognac was today. So cute in there. Was super excited to go for the first time. The crazy part is, the service was amazing. Staff was friendly. BUT there was a customer, "a regular" that almost turned off my friend and I from ordering another drink. When we first walked in, he pointed and stared (idk why). And WOULD NOT stop staring at us. And then ending up butting into my friends and I's conversation while we are talking about business. Eeeek. He would be the reason I'd never come back ew. (Apparently he's in there all of the time, so I guess it's okay for him making patrons uncomfortable) Drinks were great though (: read more

Cognac - French Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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Last night our group of six couldn't wait to try the new French restaurant sister to Bacchus. Phillipe and Christoff totally renovated this space into a delightful place. We started with French wine and a madeleine and champagne and whiskey sour. Next up appetizers. I had escargot and they were huge and amazing. Goat cheese salad was also great. Two Trout dinners and a flaming filet were perfect. Lastly we all had dessert - chocolate mouse of course. 3 hour meal and it was perfect. read more

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As others have said, this is truly a great addition to the downtown restaurant scene. Albeit very loud inside (glad to have reserved seating outside), the friendly service, apps, salads, and at least the trout almondine were spectacular. You won't be disappointed with giving this a try. read more

Great food, service and atmosphere. We were there for brunch a few months ago and returned for dinner a few weeks later. I can't wait to go back! read more

We loved our experience here! Dined at the bar. Andrea and Alec were awesome. A+ service. We will be back just to see them! Nice recommendations on wine and generous pours. The happy hour shrimp cocktail were plump with a delicious in house made sauce. We had the grilled scallops and the Crouque Monsier. Spelling? We highly recommend! read more

Rude Karen waitress was offended when she was called out on not doing her job...we waited 35 min for house wine to get poured and wanted to excuse her poor performance by telling me it wasn't her but the bar was backed up and what could she do...typical 20 something. Pass the buck and its never me! Then when I said the drinks should be comped she felt disrespected...poor baby respect is earned and not deserved at 6pm on a Saturday her manager said she was already overwelmed...tell he to go home then...and come back when you grow up ! read more

Sadly, we just won't go back. Why????? - Asked for Pittsburgh Rare....The waiter said they do that best and have another customer who loves his. They brought out a well done steak which tasted like it was boiled vs grilled or broiled. The manager came out to tell me they can't do that style. - Told them of food allergy and they missed an ingredient in the scallop potatoes which then made me sick the rest of the night. - Ordered a Veggie tray and dip app....The veggies were dry and looked more like they dumped out a Publix pre-cut tray on to another plate and up charged it. Ends of celery were brown and obviously had been cut a long time ago. - Had to send back the steak , ordered Fish, came out also overcooked and dry. All and all the food was average at best. They did a good job making the atmosphere look better than the prior restaurants. But the food was about the same as 2nd & 2nd. Just not that great. read more

Went for brunch. Both regular & smoked salmon bennie's were excellent. Great service. Love the truly French salad on the side as well as our Bloody Mary's. read more

Food good, service good, facilities & furnishings Ok, price a bit high, ambiance WAY too noisy for comfort. -- considered walking out, will never return. read more

One of the best restaurants in downtown St. Petersburg! Has noteworthy service Alec and Adriana are both stellar behind the bar! The food is always spot on and consistent. Never has my food not tasted just as wonderful as the time before. It's a home cooked meal in a home like atmosphere. read more

My husband and I decided to try out the new place about 2 weeks after their opening. It has both, indoor and outdoor seating, we decided to stay indoors. It's so lovely inside! Definitely reminds me of brasseries in Paris. While it looks very nice, it is definitely on more of a casual or dressy-casual type of place. I ordered one of their mocktails and my husband had wine. Both were great! We started with salmon tar tar and sardines. They came with delicious toasted bread. Definitely recommend! If you don't like the look of "whole fish", sardines will not be for you. My husband had their chicken and I ordered grouper. Chicken was outstanding! Grouper was delish too. It came on a bed of asparagus and had a few cherry tomatoes. If you're feeling hungry or love starch, I'd recommend ordering a side in addition to the entree. Overall we were very pleased with our dinner and can't wait to come back and check out more dishes. read more

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I've dined here twice and have really enjoyed the food and service both times. Genuine French food, beautifully served. Having cooked under several French chefs during my cooking career, I can recommend this restaurant! read more

We love Paris and minus the language, this place delivers! We had Steak Frites and the Fillet special and the meat was cooked perfectly. The service was amazing. The manager came over and checked in with us which was a nice touch. We love the bistro feel. The restaurant is clean and the energy is up beat. We will be back! read more

My husband and I went for brunch and were pleasantly surprised! The french toast was AMAZING! The ambiance was delightful. They had a mimosa special at a great price! Our server was prompt and courteous! We will be back again to try the dinner menu! read more

The burger and fries were fantastic. The mussels were just alright. The broth needed more garlic and flavor. It is a really cute place right downtown. It is fun to sit outside and watch the world go by. The waiter was very nice. read more

Before posting a public review, I wanted to send a private message to Management. However, it seems you don't think it is necessary to have a contact us link. This was my first time there and it heard very good reviews. Unfortunately I was very, very disappointed. I had a half dozen oysters on the half shell which were reasonably priced. I like small oysters, but I have to say these were really on the small side. I went with the waitresses recommendation for the trout. I cannot remember the last time I was more disappointed in an entrée. It was totally bland. It was cooked fine. Nothing wrong with it. It just had no flavor. The waitress never even checked back to see if everyone was happy with their entrées. When she saw my plate was almost totally uneaten, again she didn't even ask if there was an issue with the meal. Just asked if I wanted a doggy bag. Obviously, I was definitely disappointed with the food, but the customer service as well. read more

Great new spot on 2nd and 2nd downtown St Pete! Shrimp cocktail was amazing as were all the other Apps! Fresh dessert for dine in only! Nice bar - but small - get there early! read more

The ambience was great and waitress was great Lacey I think. We ordered mussels and steak frites we asked for bread for the mussels and was told they have to charge us extra. The steak needed a little more sauce when we asked for more they said they'd have to charge extra. In The end the waitress just brought us some extra sauce. Thé steak unfortunately had a lot of grizzle so my husband didn't enjoy. The mussels was very salty. read more

Just a great new French bistro downtown. Fantastic food and great service. This place will get very busy, and deservedly so! read more

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The food was surprising good for a location that's been thru a few restaurants in the past few years. The decor was fun and the crowd was lively. I'd return! read more

I was very impressed with Cognac from the service to the food. Nick was a great server and made sure we felt right at home. The Salmon Tartar and Escargot were a great start, followed by the impeccably prepared chicken and steak frites entrees, and rounded out with the crème brûlée for dessert. I love that an affordable French restaurant has finally come to St Pete, will definitely be back! read more

Cognac - Salmon Tartar - French Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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If you want a resturant where you can converse with others at your table. DO NOT EAT HERE! We moved to an outside table where it was quite. The salmon was wonderful , the Cod was served cold We think it's still having problems as it's new, but how do you make it quiet? read more

What a Fun New French Restaurant by the Owners of Bacchus! Paul was our Server and is the Manager of Cognac who Definitely Enhanced our Experience! The Food and Atmosphere brings All the French Vibes. A New Go To for the Neighborhood and a Must Try! read more

Great menu, food, service, and ambience. Definitely a restaurant to return to! I had the eggs Benedict with lox and a fresh salad lightly dressed. Yum!! read more

Amazing steak frites, steak cooked to perfection, medium rare, melt in your mouth yumminess! Service was superb, friendly and quick! Smoked old fashioned was on point! Highly recommend! read more

Food was incredible, Escargot and Salmon Tartare was delicious. I got the Grouper with Vanilla Safran.

Food is amazing. Great vibes and great people. Went for the brunch and it didn't disappoint.

We finally got around to trying out Cognac and are glad we did. We popped in Midday and were pleased to see that they serve both brunch and lunch seven days a week - definitely needed in DTSP! I got a breakfast egg dish what was very nicely done. My husband got a sandwich that was also delicious. Their baked goods are top-notch too. Great atmosphere, service and location - what's not to like? We'll definitely be back. read more

We were there for Sunday Happy Hour Brunch. Extremely welcoming atmosphere, great food and great service. Highly recommended.

We had a great server at Cognac, and that is about the best I can say. The food was just not up to par. The croque monsieur topping was pretty tasteless and "gloppy," a thick mass, so rich that I couldn't finish it. The "triple" which sounded fascinating, was two scallops, one not-so-large shrimp, and one not-so-meaty sardine, disappointing. One member of our party had the steak frites and found it tough and chewy. The noise level is almost deafening, hard to hold a conversation. Not terrible, but clearly not a first-class meal. One visit is enough. read more

Food very good but if you sit inside you can't hear yourself talk. Outside on a lovely night was an exceptional experience. Looking forward to going back! read more

Nothing special but nothing terrible we came here for a friend's birthday. The dirty martinis were good. I had a fish dish which was OK not dying to go back but would go back! Great service read more

Ate here on a chilly Thursday evening--be forewarned that as of this writing they have no heaters outdoors. After resolving that issue, everything was delightful. One of us started with an espresso martini which EVERYONE enjoyed. We ordered croque monsieur, steak frites, moules (subbing bread for frites), and grouper. All were delicious. Nick was our server and did an amazing job of keeping us happy and amused. Will definitely be back! read more

Great French Bistro with amazing food, service and vibes. Will definitely go back and try more of those delicious dishes

Cognac had just opened a week ago but it was already on its way to a successful start. We had stopped in for an early dinner and were sat by the hostess. We were served by Christina, which happened to be her first day. She was very attentive and made sure we were enjoying our visit. The escargot in shells brought back great memories for me, the Steak Frites and Escalope de Poulet Grille were delicious. The fries were freshly cut and the mashed potatoes were creamy. We had the owner, Christophe, stop by as well to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Definitely worth stopping in when you are in the area. read more

I'll start with the service-very good. We sat outside and due to the walls being the way they were-it made the music loud. Asked them to turn it down a bit and they complied. Patio dining neighbors were loud (and one was drunk so a bit off-putting). Certainly not the restaurant's fault. Started with HH starters and drinks. Wine was good. Very good price on beer. $6 bar bites wasn't quite a deal but good. We ordered the trout almondine(2) and the grouper with vanilla sauce. None of us at the table really liked our entrees although I will say the potatoes augratin was delicious. The vanilla sauce for the grouper made the dish super sweet and not at all what the table enjoyed. Would not get again. The fish was dry. The trout almondine-same story. Dry. The warm goat cheese salad was delicious and would be what I would get if I go back. Maybe try the steak? The dessert of the citrus tart was very good and beautifully presented. I would go back for salad and dessert for sure. May try the steak frites and then update my review. read more

I don't normally leave reviews but the food was not good so I feel compelled give my opinion. I was super excited to try a new French restaurant as one of my favorite meals is a steak frites with a peppercorn sauce. I have had this dish at numerous restaurants in the US as well as numerous times in Paris and other cities in Europe. Sadly, this was one of the worst. Low quality steak, which you can get away with if the sauce if good, unfortunately not at Cognac. One of the worst sauces I've ever tasted. Also galling was the fact that I soldiered through maybe a quarter of the steak when I decided I couldn't stand it any more. When the waiter returned and asked if I wanted to take the rest home my response was no. No questions asked such as "did you not enjoy etc". the plate was just whisked away. Probably thought I was some tourist I live in downtown St Pete and want local businesses to thrive but this was really poor. Again, just my opinion. read more