French Restaurants near Long Island City, NY

“Best cocktails, steak, oysters … in the neighborhood ✔️“

“Delish!! Excellent Bloody Mary’s!!“

“Showing the empty dish because the quiche was so good! Love this little bakery for its great food (the bacon brioche also delicious!) and pastries that are sinful. Try the chocolate almond croissant, slightly heated. William is wonderful. He’s patient with those trying to decide between all the pasties laid out tempting all tastebuds, and he is extremely kind and friendly. Was worried for a while earlier in the year after having some not so pleasant encounters with a different worker, so now with William many in my office nearby are so happy with the change.

I also love the introduction of new things seasonally and hope this continues. Not that one can get bored with all the great selections now, but it is nice to have new options to try from time to time.

And Finally a bakery that has authentic croissants as opposed to bread that is crescent shaped.

Update: just wanted to share my latest favorite. In all honesty, I never thought a vegan cake could taste so good! I think this apple cranberry cake is overlooked because there are probably many out there like me who didn’t think it would be tasty. William suggested a couple of things for me to try. This was one of them. This place is seriously a gem. Not easy to spot because of the way it’s set in the building, but the tables outside help!

Update2 (wish there was a way to post additional reviews!)

Missing William but love Ryan. The atmosphere of this location is personal. A small venue, but both William and Ryan make it a friendly and welcoming place. My latest love with the warmer weather coming on are the iced teas. mango peach lemonade and the matcha lemonade are delicious. I paired it with the roast chicken with pesto, peppers on a baguette the other day.

Also new is the quiche Sara. This is the best quiche yet!

Update 3: orange blossom caramel cappuccino. my go-to in the morning! Great barista skills!“

“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!“

“The food the service overall everything is impeccable“

“A very fancy and romantic restaurant.“

“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)“

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

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

“Food and service spectacular. Beautiful room.“

“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.“

“Went for dinner last night with my hubby for his birthday. We had a delicious dinner with excellent service. We enjoyed frog legs, escargot, sole and filet mignon. We had desert but those weren't our favorite dishes. They sang happy birthday to my husband and brought us a delicious dessert cocktail gratis. We will definitely be coming back soon!“

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

“La Cafette is the best!!!“

“The only problem with this place is I do not go often enough. The food is consistency excellent. They serve creative takes on classic dishes that preserve and elevate. Their martini nights are a blast and, even though it is in a hotel, the team makes locals feel welcome and appreciated.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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!!!“

“Came with a party of 4 for a birthday celebration. The food did not disappoint — the dishes were inventive, excellently prepared (you can tell that these are chefs at the top of their game), with Japanesque-subtleties that make you ponder the flavours and textures in every bite.

Excellent beverage pairing (for me, a must at any top restaurant) with some of the most amazing pours I’ve had during a meal. Somm was great and the service staff were professional throughout.

This place is incredible and well deserving of its star (and stars to come). I will be coming again during my next visit to NYC. Thank you Yuu!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“We had a wonderful brunch at Lafayette. This is one of my favorite brunch spots in the city. Our server was wonderful and attentive! The vibe and the ambiance are so chic! 10/10“

“Food was great! We tried a good variety of the menu items. They were attentive to dietary restrictions and made sure the dishes we had were without sugar. The bowl called The Healthy One was very filling and had nice flavors. We especially liked how they cooked The plantains. The backyard seating area was lovely and unique.“

“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!!“

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

“Dining at Le Rivage has become a family tradition. My MIL would eat there when she lived in NYC decades ago. She returned with her son (my husband) when he was young. Now, in 2025, we took our boys there on their first visit to NYC. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The food is always wonderful. Highly recommended.“

“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“

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

“Amazing food and ambiance.“

“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!“

“Great food, good service 🇫🇷“

“Very nice atmosphere - :)“

“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!“

“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!!“

“Great place, delicious food, attentive staff …“

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“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“

“The absolute best burger I have ever eaten, hands down! Excellent service and ambiance. Highly recommend!“