Just want to give a shout out to The Bonnefont in Fort Tryon Park. We were there yesterday for a celebration brunch and I've been for dinner a couple of times and always had good food and service. If you haven't been, the ambience is lovely...see photos. They are not busy, however, and I'm afraid they will not be able to stay open unless there's more business - so if you haven't gone yet - please try it. Great place for a celebration, but also for a drink at the bar or a good meal anytime. It's a great neighborhood restaurant for those in Hudson Heights, but also easy to get to on the A train to 190th Street and so charming. read more

We had an amazing time. We started with the bacon wrapped pears and burrata for an appetizer. So yummy. For dinner we both chose the lamb, perfectly cooked with a portion large enough to have leftovers. The dessert was my all time favorite from Chef Nichole. Her upside-down honey cheesecake. No leftovers of that.... What a wonderful evening in the cloisters and Fort Tryon park. The atmosphere in the iconic restaurant was warm and inviting. Secret tip... go on a Wednesday or Thursday night to enjoy a more quiet evening. read more

We ended up here super randomly after visiting the Met Cloisters, we took a city bus from there, got dropped off at some random park, and while walking around, we stumbled upon this cute little restaurant for lunch. There was only one guy running the whole place, seating people, taking orders, bringing out food, and even helping in the kitchen. He was working so hard. The outdoor seating looked nice but was full, so we sat inside near some open doors with a lovely view of the gardens very peaceful and forest-y. Service was understandably slow, but honestly, it wasn't his fault. They're definitely short-staffed and could use more help, it's a lot for one person to handle everything. The food was tasty, I had the burrata with pesto, and it hit the spot. The server was also really kind, my phone was almost dead, and he let me charge it with their charger, which totally saved the day since we still had a lot of sightseeing ahead. It looks like they also have a small café downstairs, which we didn't get to check out but looked cozy. Overall, a pleasant surprise and a nice place to unwind after exploring the Cloisters, just come with a little patience. read more

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I made a reservation for Saturday, May 30 through Resy three days in advance for Bonnefont Restaurant in Fort Tryon Park to celebrate a birthday. On the way there, we were delayed by unexpected traffic caused by a nearby apartment fire. As soon as I realized we would be late, I called the restaurant. After four attempts, someone finally answered with a simple "Hello," rather than identifying the restaurant. I explained that we would be about 15 minutes late and was told that would be "no problem." We arrived at 8:20 p.m., approximately 20 minutes after our reservation time. No one acknowledged our presence when we entered. After we decided to leave, someone came outside and informed us that because we were 20 minutes late versus 15 minutes, the chef had closed the kitchen, although they would "try to convince him" to reopen it. When I pointed out that both Resy and the restaurant's website listed a 9:00 p.m. closing time, I was told those hours had been outdated for more than a year. Despite having a reservation and calling ahead to notify the restaurant of our delay, we were unable to dine there. We ended up making a last-minute reservation at another nearby restaurant that seemed much happier to have our business. Bonnefont may serve excellent food, but hospitality is about more than what's on the plate. We arrived with a reservation, called ahead when circumstances delayed us, and still left feeling unwelcome. Unfortunately, the service fell far short of expectations. read more

This place is really nice. It's far as hell, but nice. I asked the hostess if I was still in NYC she said yes. I went here for a holiday party. They had several passed h'ors devours that were so tasty, except the duck. I just couldn't eat it. But the location had free parking so that was an automatic win for me. I will definitely go back to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Ambiance is five stars but food.... I love both the indoor and outdoor dining. Bonnefont is in the middle of Tryon Park and it has a bucolic feel. The service is okay, unlike previous terrible reviews. But...the food...maybe we needed to order other things. My salmon potato bake was almost inedible. There was a glob of very salty cheese partially melted on top - with the saltiness of the smoked lox, yuck. I picked off the cheese but it was still not very good. My friend's butternut squash gratin was too cheesy. Yes, I never thought I would write those words "cheesy". Maybe it was just a bad day. Still, I would try something without cheese or sauce when I return next fall for foliage watching, read more

Last night we hosted a spectacular surprise party for my Mother in Law's 80th birthday at the Bonnefont in Fort Tryon Park. The room - gorgeous, the food - unbelievable, the service - attentive and on point. Several of our guests are restaurant owners themselves and they raved about the quality of the food and how smoothly the whole event went. Do not sleep on this place! Plan a dinner, plan a brunch. It is such a gem. Note - the food was so good and we were having such fun that I forgot to take pictures. Thank you Chef Nicole and team, for your wonderful hospitality. read more

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Oh so delicious. We went for a date night & I was a little worried the fare wouldn't justify the prices....wow, everything was so yummy. Random shout out to the baguette with butter-weirdly delicious. Another shout out to the upside down cheesecake - light as a cloud. Cute & rustic vibe. Good wine selection. Delicious food. The servers were trying their hardest to make the night great. All were sweet. We will be back. read more

We spent a day at ft tryon park and visiting the Cloisters. Wanted to refuel energy and the Bonnefont was a great place to do just that. Atmosphere is nice and relaxed. We sat on the patio which was pretty and warm thanks to heat lamps Eggs Benedict was a solid choice. Salmon gratine was outstanding though - creamy cheese and salmon sauce with beautifully baked and seasoned potatoes. Also got a French press coffee - $10 is steep for coffee but this was easy 3 cups so can be shared Overall a solid spot in the area read more

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A wonderful escape in fort tryon park Beautiful setting Had a wonderful meal this evening. Shared beet salad w goat cheese Stuffed dates Coq a vin Recommend!! Near the A train Also free parking. read more

I have been to this restaurant 3x and each time it has had the same problem. The confused service wrecks the charming ambiance. The first visit was in the winter and we were the only guests but it took the server 25 minutes to take our order, the second visit was in the spring and the server messed up our simple order for a two top (also not crowded then) and the last visit was truly the last. The server messed up the drink order 2x and the server was easily confused but didn't write anything down or use a tablet. It is a shame because I am a pretty happy customer that loves supporting unique restaurants like this one. I hope they take this feedback to train the staff better. last note: the bathroom trash was in a tiny can and overflowing. It would be easily solved with a bigger trash can. read more

Ambiance: 8/10 impression is this is a charming restaurant in Fort Tryon Park and a cute little rest stop. Staff is friendly. Even though we made reservations, we still had to wait for our table to be prepared. Indoors is also very dark. Service: 4/10 Service is slow. I don't suggest going here if you have a major appointment to go to afterward. We were seated outdoors, and we're put on the "special table" that had a mosquito net. If you like to take your time and enjoy listening to birds chirping, then you might enjoy this spot. We put an order for our drinks but then had to wait a few more minutes to put our food order in. We basically waited one hour for our food to come (not exaggerating). I had to wave my arms multiple times to get attention from the staff. You will not be checked on frequently. Food: 8/10 Food was just enough, and delicious. But nothing outstanding. We went for weekend brunch. The Butternut Squash Gratin (not pictured), was our favorite dish. Eggs Benedict was as good as expected, but the potatoes could've been cooked a little longer and seasoned more. My mom ordered a pressed coffee that was large enough to share for 2 people. If I were to come back, I would only come for drinks and someone who enjoys long talks. It seems like a better watering hole than food joint. In any case, I'm happy they opened the restaurant up again. read more

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A magical fairytale stone restaurant in the forest ....but we are still in Manhattan! This place was visually stunning and the food was delicious as well. We sat outside and enjoyed their cheeses, meats, and finished with the short ribs. read more

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I can't imagine a more special place to have a celebratory meal or a romantic date. Stepping inside you feel like you've been transported to a French bistro tucked away in the woods. The decor, service, and food were all fantastic this past Sunday for brunch. We were treated like special guests by Rene and our server. Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon were perfect, French toast served with berries delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

Went for lunch. Absolutely gorgeous and transformative setting. Think French countryside. Had a delicious sandwich - BIG herby chicken salad on French bread. Hibiscus tea. My friend had a baked squash Au gratin. Terrific!!! Enough for leftovers to enjoy today. Service was attentive and accommodating. I will be back again. read more

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Went with friends past Saturday great neighborhood experience!! In the Cloisters parking available no charge ! 5 minutes walking from 191 street A train. Tranquility service is great ! My new go to ! Have also gone Friday nights after work . Great atmosphere for older people dog friendly. Menu needs a bit more variety tho . Highly recommend. Drinks are great!! read more

Thought you might have gotten your act together by now. Hours of operation never match what is on the website or the sign by the park entrance. Tried to have drinks and snacks at the bar today, only to be told there would be no bar seating. The bar should be a cash cow but they would rather use it as a service station. Clear that bar of all the junk that is stored on it. read more

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. Ambiance, food, and drink on point! Perfect spot for a birthday dinner-- large groups and small. I felt like I was in a cottage in the woods-- but still in Manhattan. The coq au vin was delicious and the crème brûlée for the dessert is a must. read more

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I think it's just during weekends but they've now opened the downstairs area for ice cream, gelato, and cold drinks. It's right off the road and the parking lot so it's not the most picturesque space but today was really hot and the shade and breeze made this a nice spot to hang out and have a treat. $5 for a scoop of ice cream in a cup, $6 for a scoop in a cone. I tried the dark chocolate and cherry and was yummy. read more

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Lovely meal in a lovely locale (especially walking to/from in the falling snow). Cocktails, apps, mains and desserts were all delicious, beef bourguignon and upsidedown cheesecake especially. As neighborhood locals, we're grateful we can walk to a fine-dining experience that holds its own with downtown fare--and hope more folks walk into Ft. Tryon and enjoy this unique location and yummy food! read more

Bonnefont does it again with our meals for Valentine's Day. Our server David is excellent as always and we're starting to become familiar faces recognizing staff who aren't waiting our table. Compliments to the chef and her kitchen. read more

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My friend and I stumbled upon this place one evening. When we got there they told us the kitchen had just closed because it was a slower night but they decided to open the kitchen back up just for us. The ambiance of the restaurant is amazing. Super relaxing and romantic. The food is delicious. We ordered the escargot, goat cheese and olive tapenade, and mushroom medley, coq au vin, beouf bergunion. I highly recommend this place for its amazing food and service. Will definitely visit again! read more

We had an amazing experience at The Bonnefont last night--our first "date night" since welcoming a baby and it was a wonderful evening out. The ambiance is really nice, with thoughtful details and great music. The food is truly exceptional--we started with the charcuterie platter which had an amazing assortment of meat and was presented really beautifully. I had the mussels as a main dish which came as a huge portion with lots of crispy garlic bread. My husband had the beef and we shared a chocolate soufflé dessert. The service was also spot on--the bartender suggested a drink and introduced my cocktail connoisseur husband to the white negroni, which he loved. He and our server were friendly and attentive throughout the evening. A very festive and celebratory evening out in a magical location. Highly recommend and glad to see the spirit of the Pandering Pig (another gem) lives on here. read more

Not a tourist trap. This place is a true gem. We came to see The Cloisters and decided to check out the menu after walking around a bunch. Prices were fair and food was delicious. Service was fantastic, and the ambiance is relaxed and eclectic. Highly recommend. read more

They still haven't gotten their act together. Their operating hours never match the website or the sign they have posted at the entrance to the park. Wanted to have drinks at the bar earlier, only to be told there would be no seating at the bar. The bar should be a cash cow but they basically use it as a waiter station, packed with all sorts of stuff in addition to their cash register. Clear off that bar and use it for what it's designed for. read more

My daughter took me for Easter brunch, and it was a heavenly meal. The restaurant is very near the Cloisters and surrounded by flowering plants and mature trees. My eggs Benedict with salmon and excellent hollandaise sauce were perfectly prepared, and the service was professional. Oh, and the Bloody Mary was yum! I can't wait to go back, maybe for dinner. There is a tented dining space on the patio. read more

After a lovely visit at the Cloisters, my wife and good friends decided we should get something to eat. The Bonnefont is a short walk from the Cloisters, so we decided to try it out. We were quickly greeted by the host and seated immediately. This was the last quick thing that happened during our "dining" experience. After being seated for a while, and chatting with our good friends, our stomachs started to grumble and we realized that nobody had come to take our order. My friend stopped one of the waitresses and asked her if she could be our waitress. She said she could be if we were ready to order. She did return shortly to take our orders. We ordered a pastry with fruit, which we all shared. It was pretty good. Our oh-so-complex order was two frittatas, one without cream cheese, a florentine eggs benedict and a savory crepe. Apparently, the kitchen needed to go out, find a chicken to impregnate and wait for the eggs to hatch and for the chick to grow, so I could have the chicken that was part of my crepe. Thank goodness none of us has diabetes, because I am not sure we could have possibly regulated our sugar levels given how long it took for our food to find its way to us. We asked a couple of times where our food was, and I get the strong feeling until that happened, they must have had a restaurant-wide pool,over how long our table would wait before losing it. Finally, after solving world hunger, but not ours, the food arrived. The no cream cheese frittata - you might find this hard to believe - had cream cheese in it. The florentine eggs Benedict had still frozen spinach on it plus a hard boiled poached egg. Shocking, isn't it? We did have several members of the staff come by and ask how everything was. I guess they couldn't be sure after we told the waitress about the wrong order and frozen spinach. They did offer us some vanilla gelato, but we didn't want to miss the whole summer waiting for it. At least they didn't charge us for the one frittata. My friends did say their frittatas were pretty good. The chicken in my crepe was over done and you already know about the eggs Benedict. And to top it all off, apparently the ladies room had the trifecta: dirty, no paper towels or any other way to dry your hands and an over flowing trash can. Next time, I will find a food truck! read more

Don't order the pastry dish. It's one croissant, a strawberry and 6 grapes for $12. pretty excessive. The rest of the food is no better than what you'd get at a diner. Overpriced and underwhelming. read more

SOLID 5 stars place !!!! A hidden jam in a Fort Tryon park ! Gorgeous location , amazing ambiance , perfect service , cool music ( not loud ), delicious food ! Came here with my family for brunch and wanted to order every item on a menu! Ended up with burrata and cauliflower salad ( delish !) and grilled whole trout ( best ever !) . The trout came with a very tasty rice ( and usually I'm not a rice person ). Ate the whole thing and didn't feel heavy . My son in law had Coq au Vin and loved it . My husband had chicken sandwich meal , and enjoyed every bite ! I'm definitely making it my new IT place ! Can't wait to come back here for dinner ! read more

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Phenomenal customer service. Delicious food and wine selections. Great place to visit after the museum. Quirky decor and cozy ambiance.

What a dream! If you want a magical place to have a delicious meal, this restaurant has it all, delicious food, historical ambiance, beautiful surroundings and parking!!! This restaurant is in Fort Tryon Park and has an incredible history being part of the Rockefeller estate, so just experiencing that is fun but wait there's more! The food is so thoughtfully prepared, absolutely delicious, and visually stunning!!! What a wonderful treat! Having this magical and peaceful experience in NYC was such a pleasure and so close to The Met Cloisters, what a gem!!! Enjoy an elevated country day in the city! read more

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As new residents to the neighborhood (moving from downtown Manhattan)we are thrilled to have this "gem in the woods". French-Continental fare tastefully prepared and delish. Good wine prices. Lovely Art Deco decor with both indoor and outdoor seating. The only criticism is the choice of the live music - the night we came it was a was saxophone duo (too loud). Other nights there was just lovely quiet recorded jazz playing. We highly recommend this place and hope business stays strong - come to gorgeous Ft Tryon Park before you head in and bring a friend! read more

It was very good service with Jane l truly enjoyed my meal from start to finish. As soon as I walked in, it felt very cozy like someone's countryHouse. On a warm August day, the cold weather melon gazpacho was perfect topped off with a side mushroom medley in a marsala cream sauce that was divine. Must finish off with the upside down cheesecake. read more

GO HERE! EAT AND DRINK AND BE DELIGHTED. Seriously: we were eight for dinner for a Friend's birthday and top to bottom start to finish everything was perfect - and delicious. Delicious cocktails? Check. Attentive pleasant personable service? Check. AND THE FOOD: the potato leek soup was truly delicious, the escargot tasty and unusual in ALL of the best ways, the Boeuf Bourguignon unstoppably good - and all of the portions generous (we had the great good fortune to bring some Boeuf home!) Other delicious items on our table included Mussels and a veggie Wellington all of which got great reviews. Tucked out of the way in Fort Tryon Park, one has to seek them out in order to experience the really Lovely room and the extraordinary food: please do. AND: for the number of humans and the amount we ate and drank, not at all an "off the charts" bill at the end of the evening. OH - and that chocolate thing for dessert: well I want another one! What a joy to eat so well and be so well taken care of. read more

Grading on a curve. Food was delicious, all three dishes, no exceptions. Ambiance inside was warm and full of character, while the open air outside tables are hard to find/match in NYC. Service, they are aware it's an issue, from what they say are working to improve it, and as a seasonal place, I'll accept that. In the end, 5 stars because there are VERY few places in the Heights or Inwood to get outdoor quality food. If this were further downtown, I would have given it fewer stars, so take that as you will. read more

Excellent French-inspired cuisine but with a California twist. Executive chef/owner Nicole O'Brian has created a unique dining experience. Located on top of beautiful Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights, the restaurant is housed in a spacious early-20th century wood-beamed, high ceiling building originally used by park maintenance. A short walk in the surrounding wooded area affords spectacular views from one of the highest points in Manhattan. The boeuf bourguignon was excellent as was the lamb shank and the chocolate nuage dessert. Service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommended for a weekend lunch or that special dinner. read more

My wife and I went here for the first time Friday night. It was fantastic, so I am taking to Yelp for one of the few times in my life. A hidden gem up in the wilds of Ft Tryon park. it was quiet on Friday night so we got a lot of extra attention from the bar manager, Logan, who was amazing, and also had brought in an eclectic pile of vinyl he was spinning from the bar, picking new records in between courses. How cool is that? The food was sublime (a word I rarely use). I never would have thought a mushroom soup would blow my mind, but the tri-mushroom in broth did just that. Amazing mussels. Loved my roasted acorn squash with chutney. And can't forget to mention the setting, a gorgeous historic Rockefeller era "cottage". I felt like I had time traveled back to the 1920s. Can't wait to go back to try more dishes, and see what's spinning on the turntable. read more

Lovely gorgeous space next to stunning walkable Arboretum. Service great, food good, ambiance amazing.

Fantastic dinner! 4 of us dined on beef, lamb, cauliflower "steaks," etc. and loved every bite. Calm, professional service and an historic venue made for a relaxing evening. Excellent cocktails to boot! Easy parking in front, and now there's a street-level ice cream & coffee stand. Highly recommend. read more

Tonight, Saturday, I brought my best friend to have dinner and unfortunately not everything was up to it's usual standards. I live in the neighborhood and am a big fan of BonneFont. The food is great and the interiors are gorgeous. They have begun hosting weddings and often continue dinner service at the same time. I've come other nights when there is a wedding and been very impressed with the timing of food and quality considering they are hosting such a large event. Tonight was a wedding, which we were told about over the phone, and I said no problem- the last time was no issue. It's a small restaurant and at the last wedding there was lovely music playing softly in the background of the dinner reception. Tonight was a very different story. There was incredibly loud techno, dance and pop music playing the entire time we dined, and got extremely loud when the reception began. It was so loud that we struggled to hear each other from just across the table and our ears were ringing by the time we left. Strobe lights were also distracting. No staff member acknowledged or apologized for the noise. We were also seated next to the bar that was servicing the wedding guests and it almost felt as if we were intruding on a wedding we weren't invited to, and the guests lingering near our table was awkward and distracting. I will continue to come here- the food is always amazing and I'm so proud and impressed with this place in so many ways- but I really hope they will do a better job of preparing costumers for what kind of wedding is being held when they make a reservation. read more