Excellent local brunch spot! This is such a cute spot for a weekend brunch date. Both the Croque Monsieur and the Hamburger Tournesol with Swiss Cheese were really great brunch picks! Croque Monsieur was well made - it had the perfect layer of gruyere cheese on bread and ham. Even the side salad is perfectly dressed and delicious! I would totally get this again! The Hamburger Tournesol was also delicious - the burger patty was juicy and really good flavors from the melted swiss cheese. The side of fries was nice and crispy. This is a true LIC neighborhood gem! read more

Tournesol, literally means Sunflower, it's a very simple flower that can brighten any space. And like the sunflower, tournesol is a cozy and unassuming space that has the ability to brighten any evening. The little French Bistro is cozy which is a nice way of saying small. Typical in NY is the sardine effect in dining. I admire people who can sit right on top of someone and completely drown out the person next to them. I, on the other hand, hate this. So, when I dine out, I always go when dinner service has just begun; around 6pm. French food is an indulgence and Tournesol is the end all and be all of French Bistros. A restaurant I love and respect. A neighborhood gem. A Long Island City Establishment. So, if you are in the city of New York and looking to hit up the outskirts for something not in your tour book, Hop on the 7 train for 2 stops to Vernon Blvd. read more

Friendly service and delicious dinner. The ribeye was very good and the appetizers were nice.

Super cute French bistro! This is a gem of a neighborhood spot and really feels homey. Note: they only take cash or American express so plan accordingly. The interior is very cozy and candlelit. I had the French onion soup, mussels with fries, and the creme brulee and each dish was excellent! The staff was also very kind, we came for a weeknight dinner with a couple of friends and ended up staying over 3 hours, but we were never rushed once. Surprised this place is not more popular. I am usually not big on French food, but this place is so cozy and the food is great, highly recommend! read more

An unexpectedly great French spot in LIC! Tournesol is unassuming from the outside, but is an intimate and romantic spot on the inside. The staff here is so friendly and kind. I came here for dinner one evening and got their french onion soup, the escargot, the foie gras, duck, and steak and frites. The onion soup was so delicious, comforting, and warm. Loved the sauce that the escargot came with and the portion was good. The foie gras was also delicious, but I wish they gave more bread to enjoy with the foie gras. Both of the entrees were delicious--the duck and steak were so tender and juicy. The staff also gave us complimentary meringues for dessert! Would definitely come back! read more

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Have been passing by this place for years now and decided to give it a try. At first it was almost completely empty with only one other table seated. It was a little concerning but later on it started to fill up which was quick due to its small size. Service was amazing. Very attentive servers and helpful. Enjoyed the mussels and fries. Great flavor. Few were empty tho and thought they just fell out to the bottom which was not the case. Ordered their recommended special which was a Branzino. We did not enjoy the branzino at all. The flavor was off and the rice with it wasn't flavored well either. Will try again eventually and order something off of their actual menu and not a special. Also, was shocked that they only take cash and American Express. Have not experienced something like this before and were only informed after the bill. read more

Tournesol - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Cute little bistro in LIC! Food was great. I loved the food! Perfect date spot! Everything was delicious! Pro tip after 7:30 next-door has a parking lot that no one manages, if you can't find parking, you can park there. read more

This place never misses! Been coming here for close to ten years and everything is always impeccable--burger, fries, steak, mussels, fish, salad, traditional egg dishes, etc. Very cute classic French decor and friendly service. A good place for a lowkey and great quality meal at a reasonable price point, especially for this neighborhood. read more

Surprised this place isn't packed more regularly and blowing up on socials - absolutely love love love the food and experience here. This is a perfect date night with candlelight, a cozy atmosphere (aka tight quarters! Pretty close to other tables!), and fun, relaxing French music. (I've also seen families here and just groups of buddies.) The waitstaff are pleasant, too. The French onion soup is also one of the best I've ever had. The bread stayed crusty for a long while in there! (That is a good thing lol) and the cheese was sooo gooey. I feel like other places have gone overboard with the cheese, but Tournesol really nailed the ratios for this classic. We got the mussels, duck, and steak frite - my partner hates mussels, but these were so fresh and flavorful, he ended up eating the whole pot himself :) I'm also obsessed with the grapes in the sauce with the duck and the flavor/components of the duck dish was great. This was my second time dining and will def be back! read more

Tournesol - Duck Breast, Hanger Steak, and Mussels - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came for lunch and only one there was the bartender. He was so rude and only spoke to his friend that was at the bar. Took him forever to greet me and to even give me water. When he finally took my order I ended up leaving before it arrived bc the service was so bad. 0/10 do not recommend read more

Tournesol is a very cute no frill French place. We ordered terrine de fois gras, steak frites, moulets-frites, et crème brulee for dessert. Everything was delicious and came with big portion size. The owner lady was super nice to us, and the service was warm and friendly. I was catching up with a friend, so we chatted and nobody rushed us with the bill. I will come here more often and support this neighborhood gem! read more

Had a great meal with my wife on Valentine's Day. The special menu was priced great. Service was very good. Good was amazing. Hadn't realized my taste buds were hibernating before the meal. read more

Amazing! We loved everything about this place. We came for brunch and we are already excited to return!

This spot is a gem -- the food is incredibly fresh, with every dish tasting like it was made just for you. The atmosphere is lively and fun without being overwhelming, making it perfect for a night out with friends. read more

Always a treat! I feel transported when I come here from the food, drinks, service. It is as close to Paris as I can get from Queens, New York. read more

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The food was really good as was the wine. Restaurant was super cute. However, the 2 older French, male waiters were absolutely rude in demeanor and attitude. I have been to this restaurant before and was served by a woman who was lovely, but these guys? Absolutely not. The restaurant needs to train their staff in customer service asap. Otherwise, this would have been a five star review and a wonderful evening. read more

I always wanted to eat here and when my daughter said the 6-year old grandchild likes the eggs there, I reserved Sunday brunch for 6. Poached eggs were perfect which doesn't happen all the time. Giant slices of French toast on the creamy side and delicious. Eggs with french fries for the kids. Hanger steak thumbs up. With tax and tip, $22 per person. Included 2 cafe aul lait and an OJ. Not exactly a family place but they were kind to the kids who I had to ask to lower their voices more than once. Great place for a date. Original tin ceiling. read more

Chill vibes near the waterfront. French onion soup is one of the best of what I've tried in the city! The cheese amount was just right to have a good balance with the natural sweetness of onions. Croque Monsieur is my go to order each time. The Foie Gras is quite a surprise! The good balance of sour and sweetness of the jam add sparkles to the Foie Gras. Egg Benedict and Omelette are both align with expectations. The staff are very friendly and caring too. read more

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Great place for brunch, located right next to the subway exit. The Tartiflette Tournesol special was amazing, it tasted like a breakfast Fondue made with creamy brie cheese, sausages and potatoes. The French toast was some of the best French toast I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, but juicy on the inside, almost as if it was a sugar encrusted custard. The space was very packed with many patrons around noon, had to wait about 15 minutes to get a seat. The wait staff was so nice and got me a coffee while I waited for a table. I would have liked a little more space. They had outdoor seating, but it was too cold to sit outside. read more

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Back again, simply French perfection. Ambiance, service, all is amazing!! For authentic cuisine, this is France in New York read more

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Tournesol is a gem! We first chose it for brunch as a perfect location for us, from Long Island, to meet another couple from Manhattan. After one visit it became our favorite meeting place! The food is consistently delicious, the French staff is always friendly and professional, and the charming owners have managed to maintain very moderate prices. The decor aims at being inviting and pleasant in maybe a Country-French sort of style. It's nice. Every now and then, my husband and I actually take the 20 mile drive from Roslyn to have brunch there ourselves. The whole experience is that good. read more

Had the most super regard for this place many years ago. Early this April with visitor, French Onion soup on the crappy score. Escargots - unlike in the past, lots of breadcrumb s#ite, Steak frites - how in heaven's name to get this wrong. 'Steak' - knife no good, asked for a steak knife, hard to believe unable to chew through this leather. Partner loved her salad. Wines lovely. The 'steak' - the most horrible ever, unforgivable. Should have complained. read more

Tournesol is an LIC institution. After 21 years in the neighborhood, they are still one of the spots for dinner. We came last week for their special 21 years in business menu and loved each bite. We tried baked clams, butternut squash soup, duck leg, roasted fluke, apple tart, and a chocolate mousse dessert. We loved pretty much everything (besides the soup), especially the entrees. Outside of the food, the service is great and the atmosphere really does feel like you are in a quaint cafe in France. Prices are also very fair, making it a great dinner option any night of the week. LIC is very fortunate to have them been around so long!! read more

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Wonderful neighborhood restaurant run by very nice French people. My boyfriend and I walked in on a Monday night for dinner and shared: + French onion soup + Mussels marinieres with potatoes au gratin (substituted that side for a few $ extra) + Hanger steak with French fries + Pear tart (special) Food was all super tasty, and the service was great. Will definitely be back! 4.5 stars. read more

Tournesol - Mussels and Hanger Steak - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I know I have reviewed this spot already, but I just wanted to shout out about what a fantastic experience we had last Saturday night. There were only two people working upfront as servers and they did an incredible job. The food was delicious. The kitchen was on point and fast. Very impressive! I think this might be my favorite restaurant in New York read more

I was here during their 21 year anniversary. They served a 3 course meal for only 20$. The place was completely packed to the brim, but I managed to get a bar seating and my order was taken promptly! This is a staple in LIC that serves traditional French fare. Although it may look unsuspecting on the outside, the food is great for the price! I would definitely recommend checking this place out as it's been in area for so long. I got the Stuffed clams with Pastis - came on a hot plate, super fresh. There was a bit of sand (the crunchiness when you get when you chew into not thoroughly cleaned shellfish), but flavors were on point. Duck leg confit with sweet potato puree - the Duck was cooked perfectly! The puree was ok. It was more of a mashed sweet potato than a puree (not as fine). Marquise two chocolats - delicious! read more

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Well tonight I find myself in Hunter's Point, I guess it's also Long Island City? I'm here 12 minutes before opening. But that's ok they sit me right down. The place looks like it was transported over from Paris. Maxime, my waiter, introduces himself. I ask him what red wine he recommends... he points out a nice Puisseguin Saint-Emilion, 2015 Chateau Bel-Air Oh the wine is tres Bonne. I order a bowl of onion soup. Just perfect on a cold November night. Maxime has been so attentive, making sure my wine glass is full. I've ordered the traditional beef bourguignon for the main course. It comes and is delicious. The beef is tender and perfect. Onions, carrots and mushrooms on a nice pasta bed. This is all just perfectly done. read more

Tournesol - Nice French place in Long Island City - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Just an important, pre-review note: Cash or AMEX only. Remember that as that could be critical. A Vernon Blvd / LIC staple of a petite French bistro, Tournesol is a cute spot you gotta pay a visit...if not just to see their iconic mini-car parked out in front! While, some may think that French cuisine is inherently heavy, Tournesol offers out an array of dishes for any appetite and/or 'food-guilt' tolerance. From steak frites to several seared and roasted fish dishes, and an assortment of dessert, there's really something for everyone, which is generally an impressive feat, but noteable here with a pretty concise and managable menu. Kind of surprised I didn't review Tournesol yet, but recent went for dinner while my folks were in town. They have both indoor and outdoor seating - this time we opted for indoor as it was still kind of early and not too too busy. For apps, we got: Sauteed snails with tarragon sauce - these were great! if anyone's iffy about escargot, this dish will change your mind! Salmon tartare with avocado and grapefruit - really smart concept of cutting the rich tartare with the acidic grapefruit, works nicely! Homemade terrine of duck liver with fig chutney - we're a family that likes their liver (could be genetic/ethnic) lol, and this was pretty delightful. Aaaaand for the mains, my folks got the Pan Seared Skate A L'Arrabiata and Pomme Anna, the Seared Trout A La Meuniere with Almonds, and I opted for the Roasted Hake with Asparagus and Gaspacho. All really well-prepared, light dishes (which we kind of keep an eye out for, gotta justify dessert!)...everyone was mooore than content. I've also had the mussels in previous visits, and those are damn good too! But why stop there when we can have dessert?! The profiteroles and the creme brulee are definitely crowd pleasers! I was a bit concerned during the pandemic lockdown that we may have lost Tournesol, but suuuuuper glad they made it through...just a great local spot. read more

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Haven't been back in years, but I was able to come back on my last visit! This place is still very delicious. I came for brunch with a friend and we enjoyed every bit of our meal. The tartiflette was so cheesy and reminded me of the tartiflette my in-laws make. Truly, a mom and pop French restaurant without the frills. read more

Tournesol - Tartiflette - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

We love Tournesol! Cozy environment and food. Cash and amex only, for some reason I can't explain.

Tournesol serves up classic French fare in an unassuming hole in the wall two stops out of Manhattan. The wait staff and service style are French, as you'd expect, but I always appreciate them always complying with my requests to serve the steak frites with both peppercorn and bèarnaise sauces. The beef bourguignon is my number one comfort dish in all of NYC, with delicate chunks of short rib swimming in a rich red wine sauce with pearl onions, softened carrots, and a generous portion of al dente fettuccine. read more

Nothing French about ROASTED HAKE WITH ASPARAGUS AND GASPACHO. A lot of canned corn in some salty sauce with some asparagus and tomatoes. Hake was okay but nothing special. It didn't look and taste like anything French. read more

Absolute incredible mussels, pate, and service. French onion soup was only ok, a little bland, but the ambience and everything else makes it 5 stars and a perfect date night. read more

When I need a mini getaway from NYC, I come to Tournesol to feed both my belly and soul. Walking into the humbly adorned French bistro and taking a seat at the cute little tables momentarily transports me away and makes me forget that I'm still in the city that never sleeps. Luckily, the difference being that the menu is in English and I don't have to shy away with my feeble pronunciation of the French language. Outdoor seating is available to enjoy the warmth of the sun on those lazy Sunday mornings, and makes for a perfect brunch spot for small groups. Some of our favorites are the chicken liver mousse (listed under salads, which it's served alongside, but is more like an appetizer) and the croque monsieur (add egg, effectively making it a croque madame). While the food is simple, it's always comforting and delivers just what I want in the moment. That's what makes Tournesol a place I frequent time and time again as they make French cuisine in the neighborhood accessible and easy to enjoy. read more

Great, very authentic French food! There are a few limited places in queens that make me feel like I'm in Paris and this is one of them! The only fail that they have are the escargots. They're cooked well but not the velvety butter sauce that they deserve and a little bland. They had one of my favorite dishes, coque au vin and they didn't disappoint! Cooked in a great flavorful mushroom gravy you can taste the love! The waiter was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu, a great experience! read more

Tournesol - COQ au Vin de Gaillac! Delicious and hearty! - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Excellent hidden gem in LIC. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for an intimate date. The waitstaff and owner are French and the entire experience feels very authentic. They start with olives which is a welcome surprise and they even poured my espresso martini at the table, which was certainly one of the better drinks I've had in a while. We couldn't resist the escargot and while I haven't had any since I was in Paris, it was rich and buttery like I remembered. Despite the small menu I happily chose the duck entree amongst heavy dairy dishes. This was cooked to near perfection and the sauce and veggies complimented it very well. This was the kind of meal and entire experience that I thought about after I left. The prices are great too, but make sure to bring cash or Amex. I plan on coming back again and again. read more

Tournesol - Duck Breast - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Charming French restaurant with excellent food, service, and very reasonable prices!All soups are wonderful,fish is fresh and beautifully prepared,varied menu with daily specials,and $32 pre-fix for three courses on Monday,Tuesday,and Wednesday is a great deal!Wine list is also affordable! read more

Excellent French restaurant in Long Island City. The duck was amazing. The steak cooked to perfection a d the salad refreshing. Loved the meringue cookies! The service was great! read more

Tournesol - Duck - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Lovely as ever. It's been awhile. Happy to be back. Reservation held. Really nice service from all staff. Good wine selection and full bar too. Onion soup has nice beef broth base. Could use a tad salt. Grilled shrimp was flavorful and warm. Chorizo should have been the sausage type and warmed also not the thin salami type. But fennel and white beans were good. Very good chicken with garlic. Amazing pieces of roasted garlic. Sauce was great. Hangar steak had nice char and good flavor but was too tough. No tarte tartin. But had bread pudding. Was good but not great. Cafe au lait was hot and yummy. Coming back soon. Love the ambiance. read more

Tried Bistro Tournesol French Restaurant in LIC with 2 of my kids. For appetizers we ordered Escargot and a Salmon Quiche. Both were good. For bread, you have to ask for it here or they won't give it to you. My youngest ordered a Trout with a lemon sauce for his entree. He didn't enjoy it as he said it was too sour. I tried it and it was just ok. My other son ordered the Hanger steak with a Bearnaise white sauce. My son had a BULL Fight with his steak (as he said he couldn't cut it). I took charge as the Matador (and grabbed the knife and started cutting away) against the very mean bull. My other son tried a piece and was chewing on it for over 5 minutes but he had to spit it out as he gave up. The bearnaise white sauce was really delicious but it was too bad about how the meat came out. He ordered a medium rare and it came out medium but even medium should not be this tough. They should use a way better cut of steak and charge more. Another French bistro that we often go to uses a filet mignon and it's really tender and delicious. My entree was the best out of the three as I got the duck leg with wine sauce. It was decent but nothing memorable. For dessert we ordered crème brûlée and Profiteroles. The desserts were the best of the night as we all agreed that they were delicious. The crème brûlée was so good that we had to order one more. Overall, we prefer to head back to regular French spot next time instead as we were disappointed overall with the food. read more

Tournesol - Hanger steak - French Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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