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French Roast, New York, NY

French Roast

4.7
4.7
1245 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 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 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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 1,245 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.

1,245 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and the service is impeccable. It can be a bit loud sometimes so if you’re looking for a quieter atmosphere, this may not be your place.

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  2. Joe

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great to have this in the neighborhood. Always reliable.
    French RoastResponded 1 day ago
    Joe, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  3. Iona

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal. Food was delicious and service was great.
    French RoastResponded 2 days ago
    Iona, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  4. Patricia VIP

    New York City73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointing, French Roast has become one of my favorite local restaurants on the UWS. The staff are always friendly and responsive, uniformly trying to make our experience pleasant.
    French RoastResponded 2 days ago
    Patricia, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am a frequent diner at French Roast and the service was really not quite as good as it usually is not sure why but food good but service very minimal
    French RoastResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  6. Bernice VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    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 on 11 March 2025
    Bernice, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!!! We appreciate you.

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  7. Rhonda VIP

    Washington DC68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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 on 10 March 2025
    Rhonda, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast!! We appreciate you.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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 on 11 March 2025
    We are certainly sorry to hear this and would certainly like to discuss this matter off line.

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  9. steve VIP

    Washington DC61 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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 on 11 March 2025
    Steve, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast

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  10. Melissa VIP

    New York City67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    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 on 10 March 2025
    Melissa, 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 1245 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 42 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 9:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 8:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • 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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