2. Chez Napoleon
8.0
365 W 50th St (btw 8th and 9th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 29 tips and reviews
Village Voice: The braised wild boar stew in red wine sauce is fantastic, as is the cherries jubilee, flambéed tableside. Read more.
Erin Doyle: This unassuming gem will serve you one of the best meals of your life. Decently priced, friendly, and memorable. Start with the baked mussels and go from there. Bon Appetit!
Will Mayo: If you want to leave modem NYC and enjoy traditional French service with heated plates and all, this is the spot.
3. Sevilla Restaurant
7.7
62 Charles St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Paella Restaurant · West Village · 59 tips and reviews
Lena Inozharskaya: It was founded in 1941. Amazing place! Shrimp in Mild White Wine Sauce is highly recommended. And Sangria of course :)
Lucy Maria: The shrimp in white wine sauce is mmgood! Service was great and the Martinis are nice and strong!
Adrian Phillips: Old school restaurant that doesn't take reservations. The mushrooms stuffed with crab meat are a good snack. Be sure to get a paella though, it's big enough for two. Cheap cocktails, around $7 here.
4. BLT Steak
8.6
106 E 57th St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 97 tips and reviews
Katelyn: I came here for my birthday and fell in love. Popovers to die for, filet is delicious and mouth watering, (try the red wine sauce), dessert is decadent, BYOB wine! This meal was worth every penny.
Jean Philippe Bouchard: Save room for deserts!
Michelle Mu: save a little space for dessert and you will be amazed.
5. La Sirene
8.3
558 Broome St (at Varick St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hudson Square · 79 tips and reviews
Pierre MollBarnes: Eat the curry Muscles and the duck with cherry port wine sauce is retarded good....
Jen Lee: Please, please order the curry mussels. The mussels are fresh and they're basked in this rich, cream, flavorful broth (almost a curry sauce). Other favs: beet salad, goat tart and profiteroles
The New Yorker: Didier Pawlicki, the chef and owner of one of the tiniest, least pretentious, more pleasurable French bistros in the city, is a sensitive and adaptable—not to mention Internet-savvy—soul. Read more.
6. Harry's
8.4
1 Hanover Sq, New York, NY
Steakhouse · Financial District · 123 tips and reviews
Stephanie K: Make sure to try the lobster stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. The citrus/white wine sauce is amazing!
Michael Scott: One of the best and classiest bars in Manhattan - great steaks as well. A timeless tradition on Wall Street.
The Wall Street Journal: Head to the formal dining room in the rear. Harry's is at its best with its classics, like the hanger steak ($25) and a bouquet of french fries ($8.50) on the side. Read more.
7. American Cut
8.2
363 Greenwich St (btw Harrison & Franklin), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Tribeca · 96 tips and reviews
April Walloga: Get the NY strip with seared foie gras and red wine sauce, the chili lobster with Texas toast, and the hazelnut butter and jelly cake. You'll leave happy.
Rory Parness: You start with a crazy everything biscuit and then move onto the NYC cut steak (ribeye with pastrami spice) and the fall off the bone tender short ribs. Finish with the cracker jack sundae
jessica m. hintermeister: A decadent mix of salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy, this Cracker Jack Sundae features cool popcorn ice cream, caramel popcorn, caramel sauce and fluffy whipped cream.
8. Boulud Sud
8.5
20 W 64th St (btwn Broadway & Central Park West), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 135 tips and reviews
Christy Colvin: The baked cod is perfectly peppery and buttery. Melts in your mouth. The white wine sauce is so good I discreetly drank it with my spoon!
Eater: Boulud Sud is a rare Southern European spot to remember that the Mediterranean extends to North Africa and the Levant, serves great harira (Moroccan lentil soup) and chicken tagine. Read more.
Time Out New York: Try the Grapefruit Givré, stuffed with rose-scented loukoum and topped with flossy halvah cotton candy and black-and-white sesame tuile. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
9. Daniel
9.0
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 191 tips and reviews
Halstead Property: Time to celebrate with the special 6 course tasting option. Include the Black Sea bass in your order to get an incredible light fish covered with delicious syrah wine sauce and crisp from tempura.
Gretchen Robbins: A restaurant of class and distinction- gorgeous room, beautiful dishes and one of the best sommeliers in the business.
ZAGAT: Try not to get too full before dessert – a dish of complimentary chocolates and pastry bites await you. You’re also awarded a free slice of cake if it’s your birthday.
11. Cafe D'Alsace
8.7
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: Absolute fave: French Onion soup!! ;9 Choucroute is also good. Had Steak Frites w/ both Au poivre & red wine sauces on side-both great but I prefer the wine sauce. SKIP Les Halles & come here!
Esther Heymann: Everything we had was delicious! Ginger & Blanc d Blanc cocktail, followed by pre- theatre choices: chop salad, roast chicken breast, sauerkraut and sausage followed by fettechini with pesto sauce.
nymag: Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this beer-friendly bistro and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the duck sausage. Read more.
13. Antonucci
8.8
170 E 81st St (3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 15 tips and reviews
Stephen Shapiro: Like an old and comfortable shoe - everything is good and the place feels like your own even if you're only there for the first time.
Piper Flusser: don't forget to ask for the tomato sauce and baked goat cheese dip-it should come witht he bread but sometimes they forget- its absolutely amazing!
Ting: Wow. What a surprise. The carbonara is fantastic. The bacon and egg combi here is so fragrant. Order the half portion so that u can try other stuff! It's not in the menu for dinner, so ask nicely!
14. Wine:34
8.1
127 E. 34th Street, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Murray Hill · 8 tips and reviews
Michael Natale: Wine was nice and so was the staff. Had the cheese and charcuterie and enjoyed the waiter's recommendation. The wild mushroom flatbread and ravioli were great.
Roxane Delagrave: Really good food and wine. Really nice atmosphere and service. Thank you !!!
Kirill Fuchs: Great wine/beer selection. If you like soft cheeses try Moses Sleeper, Nancy's Camembert, and the Brillat Savarin.
15. Table d'Hote
8.4
44 E 92nd St (Btwn Madison & Park), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Carnegie Hill · 20 tips and reviews
Nour Haddad: One of our favorite brunch in NYC. Try the salmon with lentil salad and the croque madame with its potato salad. Perfectly cooked authentic and well seasoned.
Joo Ro: Small, lovely brunch spot in the UES. The french toast with berry compote and fresh cream melts in your mouth.
Gothamist: This hidden gem isn’t necessarily as cheap as some of the other places on this list. But what it loses in economy is saves in ambiance, plus you get complimentary muffins before your meal. Read more.