Really enjoyed my experience at this little restaurant in Harlem. We were a party of 5 and we all enjoyed our meals. First the location is a little hard to find even though it is on the corner. Upon entering the restaurant you enter lively bar setting. The hostess seated us promptly. One of our guest had arrived earlier and was waiting on the patio. I ordered a great dish that I could not pronounce but it contained shrimp, mussels and scallops in a sauce inside of pastry shell. I rated the dish a 10. Each person was equally satisfied with their offer. But the crowning achievement was the dessert. I was only one who ordered but everyone wanted to taste. It was a chocolate lava cake with ice cream on the side. It was an 11 on scale of 10. I hope you enjoy this place as much as I did. read more

I can understand why some people love this place and others can't stand it. Went with a few friends for Sunday brunch. Waited for 30 min despite having a reservation. This doesn't bother me. The bar, ambiance feels like you walked into an old bar / tabac in the south of France, but with really beautiful urban artwork. Light filters through green ivy latticed windows off an open air patio. It has a whole urban rustic chic thing going and seems like a great place to while away for an afternoon brunch. Tables layout is cramped or cozy depending on your perspective. Service is prompt. The cons of the whole situation start with the meal. Three out of four of us had subpar or inedible meals. My partner and I ordered the Nordique ($14) - Egge Benedict with salmon. The salmon was ok. The hollandaise thin, flavorless and watery, the egg wasn't poached long enough so it was quite raw and all of this was showcased on top of an untoasted English muffin. The new potatoes and greens were well seasoned and well dressed. Only problem was both potatoes and salad were the same temperature-tepid. It was gross. I didn't eat most of my meal. My other friends ordered mushroom risotto and some kind of phyllo wrapped goat cheese salad. The risotto was a heaping bowl and looked a little glumpy rather than creamy. My friends salad consisted of a block of goat cheese wrapped in a phyllo package on top of a few sparse, undressed dry spinach leaves. It was a disappointment on a plate. Unlike other places in Harlem there are no brunch specials. Drinks are a la carte. Overall the food is a 1. The decor and vibe is a 4. Service is a 3. Also, it's Odeon in TriBeCa prices for mediocre Harlem fare. I think some people have good meals here some times depending on who is cooking, what day of the week and who is doing service. My advice is lower the price or improve the quality. I won't be back. There are just too many places worth the time, energy and expense. read more

See all

I came here a few weeks ago after a friend found this place. I'm not familiar with Harlem but it was easy to get to. The place looks very nice, fancier than other places in the surrounding area. It had a downtown sorta vibe to it. I liked it. We arrived around 9pm on a weeknight and the place was decently packed. This is more of a restaurant than a bar, although there's a bar by the entrance. As an app, we had the mussels which weren't bad but I've had better. The sauce wasn't as flavorful as some other places I've tried. As my entree, I ordered the "Hanger Steak" for around $25. Perhaps I've been slightly spoiled, but this steak was very disappointing. I always order my steak either medium or medium-rare but it was chewy and overcooked. Ironically, the mashed potatoes were UNDERCOOKED and lacking any type of flavor. Big disappointment. Not worth it. Overall, the place is overpriced and food didn't help. Including our wine and entrees we split the bill 3 ways and still ended up paying nearly $60 each. I will not return for dinner but if I happen to be in the area might visit the bar and check out the specials. read more

See all

I returned to Maison with a friend for dinner a few nights ago and had the burger and fries (yes Maison has a burger and fries on the menu - THANK YOU), and my friend had the grilled salmon. Yummo's all around. The burger was juicy and delicious and the shoestring fries were also very tasty and crispy but not too crispy. I'd like a more significant bun for the burger, but for the dish overall and the vibe of the establishment, the burger and fries were great. It was also wallet pleasing at 13.50. For dessert, I had the pineapple trifle - and it was the dessert I should have had the first time I came. Mind you now, it is similar to the Dole fruit and creme parfait you can get at the grocery store, but Maison's version is taller, sexier, and...FRESHER (or is MORE FRESH). The pineapples are in their own juices and the cream has a splash of coconut milk involved to create a pina-colada sensation. Due to the great food and great experience for my second time around - add a star to make four stars. Now I need to check out their brunch which just opened last week... Keep up the great work Maison Harlem - looking good! read more

The worst experience in my life!! I used delivery order. But it had been never delivered!! They don't get phone! I wasted my one and a half hours!!! read more

If you find yourself getting off the A/B/C/D at 125th street on a Sunday morning, stop in for brunch. This place loads you up with delicious food, while not breaking the bank (entrees run in the $13-$22 range). I can personal attest that Eggs Benedict and the like are always perfectly runny, and come with a salad and delicious breakfast potatoes. There is a small area for outdoor seating - sit there on a nice day. It's fun to people watch since the sidewalks are not as crazy and swarmed like they are further downtown. read more

Maison Harlem - Eggs Benedict! - French Near Me - New York, New York

The restaurant has a wonderful European feel to it, we went on a Saturday for a late brunch (it was nearly 2pm) and didn't have to wait for a table. Service was leisurely, which I've come to expect from a lot of places in Harlem, funny enough it makes it that much more French and authentic. There seemed to be one waiter waiting on half a dozen tables, and he was super chatty which can be endearing as long as you're not waiting for your order to be taken, a refill, or your check. It was not so painfully slow that day as to make either of us feel particularly annoyed or neglected so I'm giving him a pass. The coq au vin was rich and hearty. I could picture myself on a rainy day in a bistro in the French countryside digging into a bowl of this. The burger though is what really sold us on this place. Thick, juicy patty on an airy, toasted bun that could hold up to the burger. The melted cheese, grilled onions, and crispy bacon didn't hurt either. It held it's own among some of the best burgers I've had in NYC. There's no shortage of authentic French restaurants in NYC, but you'll save more coming here than it costs to take that uptown express train to 125th and get the same quality of food you might expect in the trendier neighborhoods downtown (you kids who never venture north of 59th street are missing out!) Caveat emptor -- I've only been here once, but our experience was excellent and look forward to going back! read more

Maison Harlem - This made it to my shortlist of great burgers in NYC. - French Near Me - New York, New York

See all

We reserved a table for 7 at 5:30. It's my sons 15 birthday. We arrive on time and the owner greeted us, "I am so glad you made a reservation." We were seated way in the back where it felt like a private room. The service, food,decor and ambiance made for an enjoyable night. read more

See all

Brought me back to Paris (kinda): French I did not understand and a tasty and expensive burger. The vibe is really cool here. I really appreciated it. The service was pretty good as well. My boyfriend was in love with the mushroom risotto and my burger (with cheese and onions was also good). Beware of the caramelized onions though, they put a lot on and it makes the bread soggy. I didn't mind but I could see that being a problem for some people. I did have a problem with them adding 2.50+ for any add ons though. I rationalized spending it because then it came out to the same price as burgers in Paris. Sigh. Lol Idk how often i would go back but it's a pretty cool spot! read more

I came here on a Thursday night for the first time. There was a jazz singer performing and although they have outdoor seating, everyone was inside due to a random cold evening. It was a little loud because it was busy and the music of course. Let's get straight to business...the food. I had the Wild Mushroom Risotto with grilled seafood and it was delicious! I really enjoyed it and I am excited to go back and have it again. (P.S. It tasted even better the following day for lunch.) My sister had the muscles and French fries, she, too, loved her food. Their serving is quite generous. I'm a sucker for French fries and they were very good. Staff was attentive, music was great, hot French bread w/ butter tres bien ... Why the 4 stars? Dessert! We both ordered the Creme Brûlée and it was not tres bien. It could've been a little sweeter with more flavor but, hey, you can't win them all. Maybe it was a bad dessert day! I'm still going back and you should too! read more

Let me get straight to the point. The place is super cute, plate mat was of an new paper and menu is inside of a vinyl record. Which was super cute to me. However the waiter wasn't very friendly or informative. I had to ask another waiter for plates and napkins. At one point I had to ask the waiter to find my waiter. Whom was in the back instagramming. The bar area was extremely busy, the restaurant part where we were sitting was pretty empty. A couple who sat down after us, received their dish before us, I went looking for my waiter whom was in the back on his phone. I asked him if he could check on our order, being that we ordered over 45mins ago, he came back letting me know it will only be 4 more mins. However it was another 15 mins. I ended up getting the food to go. When we arrived home, let's say the duck had a good flavor to it, the cauliflower was a little on the sweet side. The risotto had a great flavor to it, But the seafood thrown on top were was too big and the risotto was a bit undercooked. I was so disappointed, I convinced my wife to leave home to try this place. And she didn't even eat, this was overall disheartening. read more

See all

I went here to celebrate my sons graduation with my wife, son, and my brother and his wife. We started with a plate of oysters which were great. I don't remember what each person ordered but there was enough variety on the menu that everyone found something they liked. There was even live music for part of the night. During the dinner one of us spilled red wine on a dress. The owner appeared with a small glass of white wine to help get the stain out. I couldn't have been happier with our experience at Maison Harlem. read more

What a great first time dining experience! We didn't have any reservations but we still tried. Lucky for us, we got seated quickly on a Saturday evening. The vibe was really chill. Great for a dinner date and drinks or with a group of friends. The truffle mac and cheese whetted our appetite. It smelled really good. It was sublime. I ordered the Demi Poulet because I saw the other table being served and the scent just wafted to our table and I just had to have it. Great choice! It was very tender, juicy, and seasoned well. My bf's New York shell steak was cooked Medium Rare. He complimented how the crust outside was perfect for him. The serving portions were just right for the price and quality. You won't feel short-changed. Service was pleasant and quick! Our server was very affable. Worth trying their brunch menu next time! read more

See all

Party of 6 great dinner professional and friendly, prompt service and equally great food will be back for sure thank you

Very good food, good location. Service is not very good - waiters spend more time talking to each other than attending customers. Very expensive prices! read more

Amazing tuna tartar with crispy chips, the carbonara is authentic and delish, the salmon might me my favorite with extra capers. Sundays are a total vibe with amazing live music and always a super cool crowd with awesome vibes. One of Harlem's best. read more

I came alone on a whim I had the Dourade Vierge-seasoned WELL & fresh! Cheese Platter accompanied really good viogner to finish. The attentive bar service & PHENOMENAL guests that were friendly & personable MADE this place Home! read more

Oh mon dieu the mushroom risotto is one of the best dishes I've ever had at any restaurant, ever. It's super rich and savory and I took the leftovers home and put it into an omelette the next morning for breakfast and almost cried of happiness. Very cool vibes here as well, authentically French. I felt relaxed and taken care of the whole time. Merci, Maison Harlem, je reviendrai. read more

Best bartender in Harlem (Cami). All the appetizers are really good. Best one: pork buns :) The risotto is amazing; also the seafood pasta :)))) For desert: lava cake. You won't regret going there. But in special occasions try to make a reservation to guarantee your seat - but there's always the bar in case you're there for drinks and nice music read more

Truly disgraceful. Because they overbooked reservations and allowed people who seemed to be friends of the manager in without a reservation, we were not seated until more than 20 minutes after our reservation time. Our drinks and a cold cheese platter appetizer took more than half an hour to arrive and people who arrived later were served first, apparently because our server forgot to enter our order into the system properly. So we ended up sitting with just tap water and a small amount of poorly-cut bread until 8:30 for a 7:45 reservation. When our mains arrived, the bass was soggy and had bones and scales not properly removed, together with a boring plain baked potato. The rest of the food was OK, but not close to what one would expect at this price point. We wanted dessert, but ended up giving up rather than risking losing the rest of our night to the inevitable delays. We'd have had a better night setting $110 on fire rather than dealing with the stress and bad food here. read more

Absolutely delicious food, impeccable service, in a sunny space with fun album-record menus. Our server Raul was a delight: thoughtful, attentive, friendly, charming and effective. They adjusted the music volume for us, accommodated our group of 8, and nobody was ever waiting for drinks. Such a great restaurant. Still thinking about my French toast breakfast. Highly recommend. read more

Maison Harlem - French toast and more...so delicious - French Near Me - New York, New York

I wanted to write about my experience dining here. My partner and I had dinner with our very good friends to celebrate his marriage and meet his wife for the first time. They often spend time out of the country for work, so we were really looking forward to our dinner reservation to have plenty of time to catch up. I noticed almost immediately that we were being rushed. Our waiter was kind and charismatic, but he was trying to get us through our meal very quickly. He came over many times to take our order, before our drinks were even at the table. The food was very good and we all enjoyed our meals. At the end, we were asked if we would like to see a dessert menu. We ordered a few teas, and my partner ordered a second cocktail, and we all shared a chocolate mousse. At the exact moment that we finished dessert, someone (perhaps a manager) came over and told us that there was a party of 10 waiting to be seated and they needed our table. He asked if we would consider having a round of drinks on him at the bar. We were obviously a little upset, my partner still hadn't even had a sip of her drink, and the rest of us were still drinking our tea. We confirmed with the man that there was space in the bar area, and he said, that when the party of 10 was seated, it would open up space in the bar and there would be "plenty of room and stools for us". We agreed, although we were sad to not have just 10 more minutes to enjoy our tea, drinks and conversation. At the bar, there was absolutely ZERO room. We tried our best to flatten ourselves against the wine racks, but every 30 seconds someone bumped into us. It was not comfortable, there was no space or stools for us and it felt disingenuous. We were lied to to get us out of our table. The man brought over 4 glasses of Lillet. It was a nice gesture, but this is a very sweet drink that none of us enjoyed or wanted. Had he looked at our tab he would have seen I drank red wine throughout the meal, my partner was drinking whiskey, and our two friends didn't drink any alcohol... They would have much preferred sparkling water or iced tea. The fact is, this was a restaurant highly recommended by the friend we came with. We spent a decent amount for a party for 4, and while the food was great, the service was disappointing. What a shame to have great French food in Harlem that you can't recommend to anyone out of fear that their experience would mirror mine. read more

I had dinner there tonight and as soon as I finished eating a roach crawled across the table. I hollered "Oh God" and quickly cover it with the silver QR card holder then called the waitress over. Once she got to the table I uncovered the roach, she jumped back in horror, I got up and told her "I know you will comp this meal", and went to the restroom. There I googled the situation, while she, it appeared upon my return to the dining room, informed the manager. The manager mildly, commonly said "Well, I can give you a 20% discount". I read to him the response from google, which I checked while in the restroom, that it is custom to comp the meal unless they, the restaurant is accustomed to roaches. If they are horrified it's a one off, if not they are accustomed to it and call the health department as you leave. As I refused the discount he said ," You just don't want to pay the bill" . I said I will tip the waitress she does not need to lose her tip because you have roaches. He then said "We don't need your money, why don't you just say you don't want to pay for the meal." I did say, "I am not paying for the meal I will tip the waitress. Why don't you apologize?" I did tip the waitress. I did not pay for the meal, comp! I will never ever eat there again! I do not recommend eating there, unless you don't mind dinning with roaches. read more

Good portions of delicious French food served in a trendy, bohemian atmosphere. Coq au Vin, truffled Mac n cheese, and mushroom risotto are all awesome. Tuna tartar was good. Creme brûlée is good, nothing extraordinary. This place gets crowded so definitely make a reservation. read more

Maison Harlem - Mushroom truffle risotto - French Near Me - New York, New York

Was reading all the reviews about this place and they were spot on. I've only been here for happy hour (5-7pm on wkdays) that consists of $1 oysters $4 fries and $4 wine. The above mentioned was great and very fresh. My only thing was is that I sat at the bar with nobody saying anything to me for about 5 minutes. I literally had timed them on my phone. After I got impatient I loudly said to one of the bar staff if I could see a menu. Someone lady tried to defend the staff saying it was in between shifts...which was not the case. I replied well I don't like being ignored! All in all I would come back but to the staff...Please be more attentive to your patrons! read more

Maison Harlem - $1 oysters from 5-7pm on weekdays - French Near Me - New York, New York

Omg truly good food . The service staff was slow..... ( short staffed) but hey it is a pandemic. I really enjoyed it. Will return for sure .... read more

One of the best french restaurant in Harlem. Best music ambiance and clientele. You can t miss it. Out of the A train exit 127 and st nicholas. Love this place read more

When we arrived, we saw a waiter setting up tables. We waited patiently (7 minutes or so) before I had to interrupt him. The waiter finally addressed us. I informed him of the reservation. He flicked his hand and said "sit wherever." We washed our hands and returned to the table. We waited 20 minutes while the same waiter and another waiter dressed tables and argued about something. Finally, I asked for a menu. The second waiter, provided menus. After another 15 mins, we left. It appeared as if the first waiter avoided looking at us to not serve us. I don't even it take it personally but I feel that something something about us triggered him. Either way, I wouldn't know if the food was good or not. Other patrons were siting with drinks an they seemed to be having a lovely time read more

Fun, good vibes, food is p good. Service can be spotty when they're busy but overall still worth checking out. read more

Maison Harlem - Eggs Benedict - French Near Me - New York, New York

See all

We came here around 8pm for dinner. Plenty of people there but not crowded. There were seats available right away for both of us. We ordered a foie gras for appetizer. The foie gras was tasty & smooth. For dinner, we ordered the duck leg confit and the truffle mac & cheese. The cauliflower gratin that came with the duck leg confit were perfect! Perfectly paired with the duck leg. The meat was a bit hard to chew, not so tender & soft but they were still pretty delicious. The truffle mac & cheese were great! Cheesy! Nice ambiance. Good place to go on a romantic date. Friendly staff. The food came pretty quickly. Decent portion. read more

See all

This is one cool spot.The vibe is extremely pleasant and the service excellent.Friday and Saturdays nights are my favorite nights to come.The pork buns on the mini menu are incredibly delicious.Give them a try. read more

Maison Harlem - one of my favorite late night harlem spots - French Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite places to eat in the city. Be sure to make a reservation! The food is simply wonderful.

Went with my husband for what was to be our anniversary dinner. We were seated outside but not in the brightly lit heated tent but in what was obviously a garbage well area on the side of the building. No heat no light and worst of all NO SERVICE. We waited half an hour but the waiter who was serving all the tables outdoors himself failed to show up. We left and went elsewhere. read more

They are just reopening from a fire so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. So far very understaffed and food is a little too expensive for what it is. We felt a little forgotten as the waitress was definitely over extended with tables. After she did take our order the food came quickly which is good, but maybe a little too quickly since my omelette was under cooked and runny. My husband ordered Eggs Benedict which was served with regular bacon rather than Canadian bacon because they were out and while good didn't quite make it with regular bacon. Sides of salad and Home fries were bland. We've been told by a lot of people that this place was amazing and I'm hoping this was a fluke as they are getting up and running after reopening. We are going to try again, but this visit definitely didn't wow us. read more

Maison Harlem - French Near Me - New York, New York

We have been here twice now and thoroughly enjoyed both visits. Dinner was good, but the brunch was fantastic. We had the friendliest and best service we have ever had in NYC. This little place is a Harlem gem and is sure to be around for a long time. Loved the morning playlist so much. From Tina Turner to some smooth R&B classics. read more

Maison Harlem - French Near Me - New York, New York

The seafood pasta's sauce appeared to be a bit thick at the start, but it was of a good consistency and great flavour, with splashes of all sorts of seafood which you'd expect in such a pasta, however the ambience of the restaurant was pretty loud, not great for one on one conversation and the pasta itself was hard to grip onto. The bar was also stacked upon arrival so it was a bit of a squeeze to get through to the restaurant itself. Having said that, the portions had a good size, and service was pretty good. read more

Maison Harlem - Seafood Pasta - French Near Me - New York, New York

Just visited Maison Harlem for the fifth time, and it didn't disappoint. As always, the carbonara was deliciously rich (but I bet the calorie count is ungodly high). I've had a bad experience service wise only once: the host yelled at a friend for prematurely sitting down--before the table had been properly prepared (I'm just going to assume the server was having a bad day). Otherwise, the service has been just fine. PSA: If your looking to earn credit card rewards in the restaurant category, look elsewhere. Maison Harlem uses the merchant category, "MISC FOOD STORES- Speciality, Convenience, Markets, Vending machines," which means you won't get bonus points for dining out. read more

Maison Harlem - The always rich Tagliatelle Carbonara - French Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Come and ask for Dan - he is a really cute server who goes out of his way to make sure that you are comfortable. There's nothing better than a delicious French brunch with ladies and an adorable server to match read more

Maison Harlem - French Near Me - New York, New York

New to the area and this was one of the first places on my list to try. The menu is great, service was decent, and I'm a big fan of the space and atmosphere, especially the patio seating. We split some appetizers, including the fried calamari and the mussels, and for our entree the duck. Everything was good, but the verdict is still out for me. I have a feeling that I will enjoy it more as a place to come and drink wine, and grab a burger or some meats and cheese. I'd also really like to try their brunch. That being said, I will definitely be back because it definitely seems to be a gem in the area. I'm looking forward to sampling the menu and spending some more time here. read more

A friend recommended we go here and I was floored that this gem is hidden in the heart of Harlem. I normally don't eat beef but decided to treat myself and I ordered the swiss cheese burger with cooked onions which had a small salad and french fries to accompany the meal.....sweet becky!!! every single bite melted in my mouth. My plate was removed and it could have been placed back on the shelf......I ate every single thing on my plate :) The Lemon tart for dessert had me mesmerized. Jade was our waitress and she was PHENOMENAL, FRIENDLY and ONE OF THE BEST SERVERS I HAVE HAD. I can't wait for my next visit. read more