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French Roast, New York, NY

French Roast

4.7
4.7
1240 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
French Roast has been fulfilling the appetites and quenching the thirsts of Upper West Side residents for over 27 years. The classic Parisian bistro offers a take on French cuisine that compels locals to return and newcomers to stop in. French Roast serves authentic French and American cuisine to all. Order essentials such as pain au chocolate from the bakery, burgers, and duck confit, and a variety of cocktails served against an antique backdrop of wood-polished chairs and vintage chandeliers reminiscent of a Parisian café.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 09:00–22:00 Fri 09:00–23:00 Sat 08:00–23:00 Sun 08:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Central Parking: 214 W 88th St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam<br />Reliant Parking: 225 W 83rd St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam)<br />Garsch Garage: 175 W 87th St (Between Amsterdam and Columbus) <br />
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Loi Benitez
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Petit Déjeuner

    US$10.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Start off your day like you are vacationing in Paris. Join us for our Petit Déjeuner Special. Monday - Friday 9am - 11am. Select from our menu of Coffee drinks, Patiserie and Juices.
    Petit Déjeuner photo

What 1,240 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
French Roast is an Upper West Side gem with "delicious food," "friendly service," and a "bustling atmosphere." Its standout dishes include duck confit, coq au vin, and French onion soup. Patrons appreciate the "lovely outdoor seating" and "charming bistro vibe." Despite the noise, it's a favorite for brunch and dinner.

1,240 Reviews
  1. Bernice VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a delicious brunch with my son. Ordered challah French toast and my son ordered eggs. Generous portions and well prepared. Comfy place to enjoy meal and catch up. My go to place for brunch and/or lunch.
    French RoastResponded 3 days ago
    Bernice, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!!! We appreciate you.

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  2. Rhonda VIP

    Washington DC68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love the salad nicoise. The tuna is done perfectly.
    French RoastResponded 4 days ago
    Rhonda, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!! We appreciate you.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our waiter simply could not get our (very simple) drink orders correct - I mean it was just ridiculous after a while and he kept insisting they were fine (he came over at the end of the meal and finally understood how he had screwed them up). Did not comp a single drink. Total amateur hour. Veggie Gnochi was really good…..Casesar salad was medium good with waaaay too many croutons. Kale salad was inedible, it tasted like somebody just dumped a ton of white vinegar and left it that. Awful. We have gone to FR many many times over the past 10 (or more) years and the quality steadily decreases, especially when they’re busy it seems. This time we agreed that we did not need to come back, or surely not for a real meal.
    French RoastResponded 3 days ago
    We are certainly sorry to hear this and would certainly like to discuss this matter off line.

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  4. steve VIP

    Washington DC61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    very good food and reasonable prices, but the noise level was 80+ db.
    French RoastResponded 3 days ago
    Steve, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast

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  5. Melissa VIP

    New York City67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious breakfast in a lovely atmosphere with very nice service. Will be back!
    French RoastResponded 4 days ago
    Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!! We appreciate you.

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  6. Nick

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I went here with my girlfriend. I had the Mardi Gras Crab Po Boy and she had the Short rib Parmentier. Both were delicious! My real issue was with the dessert. On the mardi gras seasonal menu there was bananas foster, which I ordered for dessert. And to be honest, it was not good. I don't know if it was the caramel sauce or the bananas, but on the first bite something was extremely off about it. I tried a second bite but had to spit it out. Having had bananas foster in New Orleans and even other restaurants in NYC, this was extremely disappointing, and a very unsatisfactory end to the meal. My girlfriend really liked the Tiramisu though, so I would recommend that.
    French RoastResponded on 3 March 2025
    Nick, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast and thank you for bringing this issue to our attention our Chef will look into it immediately .

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have loved French Roast since the 90s. Only issue: the table next to us was super-loud. So much so it interrupted the conversation at my table many times. And that was pretty loud, for me, as I love the party. French Roast is a restaurant, not a club.
    French RoastResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!! We appreciate you.

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  8. Anonymous1

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant and delicious food. Seating and tables are small.
    French RoastResponded on 3 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!!

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  9. Georges

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing Mardi Gras feast at French Roast! The food was incredible - from the Crawfish Chorizo Cake to the Seafood Boil and Jambalaya, everything was delicious! The live band, decorations, and beads made us feel like we were in New Orleans. Our waitress Lena was fantastic, keeping our Sazerac Cocktails flowing all night. Great night with friends! Get there before it’s over.
    French RoastResponded on 3 March 2025
    Georges, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!! Glad you enjoyed out Mardi Gras Celebration .

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  10. Susan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1) My advance request for a QUIET table wasn't honored. I had to point out the quiet table to the hostess. 2) The waitress service was just the right tone of pleasant and performing. In the future I will know to ask for a pot of hot water, instead of just a cup. Also with the pot another cup for holding the stale water. 3) I was very pleased with my escargots, and I asked for extra bread--which was excellent. However, when at my request, the bread was packed, the butter was omitted. 4) I hope to eat my way thru your menu for its fresh food and excellent execution. 5) I have found that tipping 1/3rd results in attentive wait staff that looks well nourished.
    French RoastResponded on 24 February 2025
    Susan, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!! We appreciate you.

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FAQs

French Roast offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 799-1533.

French Roast is rated 4.7 stars by 1240 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for French Roast

2340 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 09:00–22:00 Fri 09:00–23:00 Sat 08:00–23:00 Sun 08:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Central Parking: 214 W 88th St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam<br />Reliant Parking: 225 W 83rd St (Between Broadway and Amsterdam)<br />Garsch Garage: 175 W 87th St (Between Amsterdam and Columbus) <br />
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Loi Benitez
  • Delivery & takeout
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