French Restaurants near Cliffside Park, NJ

“What a joke, serving fresh bread in a single paper bag , without wrap or plastic protection. So sad...I believe service was left home.“

“After all these years this old flame still has it.
Fun flirty staff crew, on top of their game.
Great French classics.
Foie gras, escargots, soupe L'oignone, Canard, Bone marrow, Steak frites, And of course, the dry aged prime beef Black Label Burger.
Good martini, great wine.
Perfect Soufflé.
Bon appétit !“

“I love Le Crocodile for breakfast. Juan was super kind helping me with my tea and coffee order. For me, I love how calming and beautiful the environment is. Most of the all the staff ( Tak included!). I go regularly and enjoy it every time.“

“Great late lunch on a nice spring day. Moules Frites were excellent“

“Blown away by interior design, topped with finger-licking food, friendly service, and such a well crafted drinks!“

“Friendly staff, we were not rushed and were made to feel welcome. A perfect spot to pass an hour in a soggy day! (Though skip the Apple tart for dessert - super soggy)“

“The food the service overall everything is impeccable“

“Very chic city atmosphere with a beautiful bar & dining area indoors. The food and service was outstanding.“

“Food and service spectacular. Beautiful room.“

“A very fancy and romantic restaurant.“

“Great location and very intimate setting/decor. Very classy and friendly service. Modern French cuisine is delicious and trendy; it is much better than the traditional French food, which is getting old and tired. Good selection of fine wines.“

“We enjoyed our experience at Levant on Smith. The food and cocktail was amazing, the service was attentive. Onion soup was very tasty and perfect size for appetizer. Beef bourguignon was delicious meat was soft and tender. Crème brûlée was yummy!“

“La Cafette is the best!!!“

“Phenomenal French food, one of the best meals I have ever had. Truly a hidden gem.“

“Great!“

“Had to swing by the new Boucherie and see what this new addition was bringing to the Chicago scene. My visit on a Sunday at 7:30pm was way different than my visit on a Thursday night at 8:30pm. Sunday was calm, spacious with a very moderate noise level but Thursday night was oddly the complete opposite - it was loud, busy and had much less space! 😂 I’d definitely say be cognizant of that when you go; the vibes can vary. The drinks were good - my favorite was “La vie en rose” and the French martini was tasty as well. Loved the escargots and the garlic butter sauce they were drowned in! I also had the saumon roti and that choron sauce on top was delish! I wasn’t a fan of the Paris-Brest for dessert, but the crème brûlée was good! The interior is so beautiful! 😍 Stop by for a visit and see how you like this new Chicago restaurant! Ask for Manuel to be your waiter - he was the best!!!“

“Everything about Le Bernardin was excellent. Our every need was anticipated by the service staff. The wine list was spectacular, we had a Napa Valley Semillon that was excellent. Cocktails were perfectly balanced my husband had the 57th Manhattan, I had the Magnolia Lane and my cousin the Tigre Valley, all superb. We had the four course Prix fixe menu - all of our selections were excellent, every bite and flavor simply made sense. All four of us chose the pistachio dessert which we all declared to be the best bite we had ever had. Zero regrets about dining at Le Bernardin for our Anniversary. It made our trip to Manhattan truly complete. We were blessed to see Chef Eric Ripert twice in the dining room. Zero complaints, truly spectacular in every way.“

“I was a regular at Chef Markus Glocker’s previous restaurant, Bâtard, in TriBeCa. Sadly the pandemic put an end to my long streak of wonderful dinners there. Once my travel to NYC returned post-pandemic I was excited to once again enjoy his blend of Viennese sophistication and French techniques. I’ve now dined at Koloman around ten times, sampling much of the menu and seeing the evolution in both the food and the service.

Koloman provides extremely high-quality food in a sophisticated but not overly-fancy/stuffy atmosphere. The remodeling done after they replaced the Breslin brings some Deco and Art Nouveau style. The bar is a particular standout with its giant clock and brass accents. Depending on where you are seated the noise level can be fairly high on a busy Friday, but most of the time it is moderate.

Stand-out dishes include the signature salmon en croute, which maintains the core strength of perfectly-cooked fish while adding visual flair and contrasting crunch. The gougeres (with shallot filling, if I recall correctly) are a perfect start to any meal. The schnitzel made its way from Bâtard and still comes with a delightful duo of lingonberry and sea buckthorn sauces (I do find the cook on this can be a bit variable at times, the breading sometimes getting a bit loose/oily). I actually appreciate that the schnitzel isn’t absolutely overwhelming in size, as they often are, so that I can enjoy other courses alongside it. The chicken, in its various incarnations, is honestly pretty much the only chicken I will order at a restaurant. I’m not anti-chicken, but I feel like I’ve mastered it at home, or at least I thought I had until I ate it at Koloman.

My favorite dish on the menu may actually be the celery root tartare; I have to fight with myself to try something else, and it’s what I always recommend when new guests ask what they should start with. It has a perfect acid-salt-bitter-sweet balance that makes me want an entire deli container of the stuff. I ate the new all-plant-based menu at Eleven Madison Park the other night and all I could think was how much better a veg dish Koloman is making than 90% of what is on offer at that three-Michelin establishment.

Desserts often include Austrian classics like Esterházy torte and apple strudel. The duck egg crème brûlée somehow manages to be both incredibly rich while also light enough to scarf down; it’s probably my favorite version of the dish, displacing the one I used to have at John Besh’s Lüke. My personal favorite is the Lübeck Marzipan. It has the most satisfying chew, and I have been known to get one to go to serve as the next morning’s breakfast at my hotel.

A cheese plate was recently added to the dessert menu (I can’t take credit, but I had been repeatedly asking after having eaten so much of the stuff at Bâtard), and the bleu I had the other night alongside (gelled?) honey and cotton candy grapes was the perfect end to a lovely meal with friends.

The wine list reflects a lingering focus on Burgundy and Champagne but also includes loads of other quirky European choices and (for obvious reasons) one of the deepest Austrian lists in the city. Current somm Max and his predecessor Hanna have both guided me to wonderful recommendations and assisted well in maintaining budgets when required.

Service at Koloman has been friendly and efficient, and I’ve noticed some improvement over the last year and a half as well, perhaps a reflection of getting into “the groove” and building a bench of more experienced staff. In addition to the aforementioned somms, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Angélica, my several-times server who has helped me handle unexpectedly-vegan old friends, semi-awkward business meals, and solo-dining oases. Her knowledge of the menu and ability to adjust her delivery to the mood at the table have been very valuable in giving all my various guests a comfortable and memorable evening. A heartfelt thank you to her an“

“We had a lovely anniversary dinner at Le Jardinier. The food from appetizers to entree to dessert was beautifully plated and excellently prepared. My duck entree was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and among the most tender I have had, and the blend of carrots and carrot purée, orange reduction, and wine sauce worked perfectly. The chocolate cremeaux was delicious - chocolaty yet light. Notably, the vegan ice cream was superb - I would not have known it was vegan if they didn’t say so. The service was very attentive and thorough, although the waiter was a bit inexperienced about the food. They were very generous helping us celebrate our anniversary, which I really appreciated.

Dietary restrictions: One member of our party has celiac disease, and they were extremely accommodating and knowledgeable.“

“Accueil est cordial, le personnel professionnel , la nourriture est très bonne. Un petit coin de Provence à New York. Ambiance sympa 👍🏻“

“When you book at a Michelin 3 Star restaurant expectations are pretty high. Especially when you fly in special to New York for your wife’s milestone birthday. Could it be that good? The short answer is yes. Amazing view. I couldn’t believe our table overlooking Central Park. Wait staff. Totally matched our vibe. Attentive, funny and the right mix of leave me alone with a hint of answering questions and lightheartedness. Shoutout to Eric!!! The food. It’s all about the food, right? Upon the first bites in your mouth you wonder what you’ve been chewing your whole life. It certainly wasn’t this. I have the palette of a kindergartner and even I was blown away from the flavors, textures and sensations. To top it off a few special extras for my wife’s birthday. Worth the special trip. Couldn’t imagine having done anything else.“

“My steak was delicious. It’s a great late night place with a cool vibe.“

“I came here to celebrate my one year with my girlfriend and we was not disappointed ! Everything was just on point and the service was amazing, for what I paid for in the end it was worth it, shout outs to the chefs working hard in the bad and all of the staff in the store for making my time amazing. Thank you for giving us a cake because the halibut took abit to come out but we understood and took our time with eating the foods that were prepared for us by the amazing team of bar Bête ❤️

I’ll definetly be back again and again.“

“The food was amazing. I highly recommend the Croque Madame. Lena was a spectacular server, we could not have asked for better.“

“Amazing food and ambiance.“

“Cool place and enjoy the food, drink , enironment.“

“New York is one of the world's great cities, a global center for media, entertainment, arts, fashion, research, finance and trade. This busy, modern city is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the world and the most populous city in the United States.“

“Atmosphere: We found ourselves at Reunion in the middle of New York
Service: Excellent
Decoration: Incredible Creole hut, extremely successful frescoes
Food: the sausage rougail was excellent (he makes his own sausages!), the combava pork samosas just as good and the combava ice cream very good
I plan to come back often!!!“

“Great French place. Tough to get in. Go early.“

“Blown away by interior design, topped with finger-licking food, friendly service, and such a well crafted drinks!“

“The best ever food I ate, good ambience, nice kindly workers.

Kid-friendliness: No restrictions for kids to have fun.

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s easy to come with the wheelchair, the door man is always at the door to help people.“

“I absolutely love this restaurant. Chef Yuu, along with the other chefs and staff, is very friendly. It’s hard to find a place in NY where you can enjoy classic French cuisine. This restaurant offers a wonderful experience with a touch of Japanese delicacy and precision, along with unique Japanese ingredients. I also discovered the excellence of wine pairings here; the synergy between the food and wine makes everything even more delicious. The final dessert is outstanding as well. I can’t wait to go back!“

“Food is delicious. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Everything is delicious! The grilled cheese was our favorite!“

“Favorite restaurant, delicious food, sublime wine, amazing chefs Robbie & Sam , friendly and welcoming owners, Clement & Simone go above and beyond to make your experience of their gem of a restaurant simply the best! Love this treasure in our neighborhood, make your reservation and try as much as you can on the menu, every mouthful is just wonderful!!“

“Fabulous meal and service. Wonderful way to celebrate a special birthday 🎂💖🎂“

“I'm acquainted with a few of the staff so I don't want to come across biased. So, with that said and meant, the food, the price, the "all of the above" are simply put: elegant and eloquent. Qui Qui. ⚜️

Vegetarian options: As well as vegan options. Very healthy friendly“

“잠시 파리에 와있는듯한 분위기와 매우 친절한 서비스 그리고 맛있는 음식들은 저를 아주 만족시켰어요 감사해요“

“Brought my daughter in this evening to celebrate her successful application for a student visa to France. Could not have been more pleased with the service provided by Patrick and everyone else. (You know you’re in the right place when an off the cuff Monty Python joke lands perfectly and a reference to your Clash t-shirt is made in appreciation). The food and drinks were top-notch. Thank you all for making our special day and first visit to NYC so amazing!“

“We had a wonderful meal here. My girlfriend loves to eat healthy and they had several healthy options, as well as, diverse offering of food, cafe and even mimosas for me.

If you are at the Park Ave location, definitely ask for Mimi she provides excellent Customer Service. We highly recommend Tartinery!“

“Our first time at Bistro Eloise and it certainly won’t be our last. Great food and service. See you again soon!“

“The food was incredible, but every single staff member I interacted with was incredibly charming and totally on top of their game. Recommend 100%!! C’est si bon!!“

“Solid choice if you're looking for a kosher dining experience in New York City. The atmosphere is comfortable, and the menu offers a nice selection of steaks and other French-inspired dishes. The quality of the meat stands out, and the service is generally good. Prices are a bit high, but considering the kosher certification and the quality of the food, it's understandable. It can get busy, which might mean a bit of a wait and a noisier dining room, but overall, it's a good spot for a nice meal.“

“Beautiful food, warm, cozy and charming restaurant. Wonderful atmosphere. Great chef and wonderful/ friendly staff... Perfect venue for a lovely evening out in NYC - great music nightly 🎶❤️“

“Second delicious brunch here and service was top notch. Best steak I’ve had in a very long time. Bright but cozy atmosphere felt just right. I’ll be back“

“Loulou is a leader in supporting the courageous medical staff tasked against covid across NYC! Today, they are delivering 40 meals to ICU doctors. Amazing, selfless work - pouring all of their resources into those who are keeping our city alive. Please consider supporting loulou so that they can continue feeding NYC‘s heroes! Food, drinks - much needed pick-me-ups - right to your door! We love you Loulou! 💗“

“Lovely afternoon in Brooklyn. Took the chef’s recommendation and ordered the steak and eggs for brunch.“

“amazing food! if your out for a night in the city and want a wonderful dining experience go here!“

“The food is amazing and the ambiance is just what I love about this city must visit!!! 🤩“

“I used here for lunch with a friend for restaurant week. The food is perfect. It is comfortable to stay in, the restroom is clean, service is perfect. I had a duck, it is a little bit salty for me. If the bread comes together, much better. We had a dessert and that was so nice.“