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French Roast, New York, NY

French Roast

4.7
4.7
1249 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
French Roast has been fulfilling the appetites and quenching the thirsts of Upper West Side residents for close to 30 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Loi Benitez
  • Catering
    Catering is always an option. From just our regular take out or delivery options for dinner to packed 3 course lunches or dinners. Take out for picnics in the park or cooked meals delivered to your home.
  • Private party facilities
    In the warmer months outdoor pergolas are available for private parties of 8- 25 guests.Please contact the restaurant directly for information
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    W 85th Street
  • 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 />
  • Public transit
    Nearest subway (1) station is located at the corner of 86th St & Broadway.C or B Train at 86th and Central Park West
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Chefdriven Hospitality Forgotten Foods Festival

    28 Mar 2025 - 6 Apr 2025
    Executive Chef Loi Benitez combed through the history books to create a menu inspired by the court of Louis XIV and the techniques of Auguste Escoffier. These dishes combine classic French cooking with forgotten flavors and techniques of days gone by.
    Chefdriven Hospitality Forgotten Foods Festival photo

What 1,249 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 offers a delightful dining experience with "impeccable service" and "delicious food." A neighborhood favorite, it boasts a "relaxed atmosphere," perfect for brunch or dinner. Despite occasional noise, patrons appreciate the "friendly and responsive" staff and the restaurant's ability to accommodate guests. A "reliable" choice for "any meal, any time of day."
1,249 Reviews
  1. Vicki

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great night had a large party and we all enjoyed. Waitress Riley was great.

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  2. James

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a lovely dinner with out-of-town friends, where each of us ordered a different entree and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food and agreed that it was good value. My only disappointment was I specifically chose the restaurant for the duck confit, and at 6:30 on a Saturday night they were already out of duck (which also meant I couldn't have my second choice, the cassoulet). But given it was my second time and second good meal, I will return (perhaps calling ahead to inquire about the duck situation). I highly recommend French Roast.

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  3. Willard VIP

    New York City186 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I had a lovely brunch at French Roast. The food in the service were excellent.

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  4. Douglas

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When you go into something with high expectations, It's almost never that a restaurant can exceed your already heady hopes. My friend & I wanted to try the "Forgotten Food Festival" that a group of chefs had put together for this spring. We had a Chamber music concert at Lincoln Center (needed to be there at 6:30) so we booked an early table at French Roast for the first day of the Festival. We were pushing our luck, being early on the first day with a time crunch. The staff & Chef made it a singularly splendid experience. Our waitress, Maria Alejandra went to Chef Loi & together they made us feel like royalty. She came out promptly with our appetizer, but the real showstopper was when our main course arrived: Pheasant under glass. It was a beautiful plate of Pheasant on a bed of tender salsify under a beautiful glass dome. The entire wait staff surrounded our table as the plates were uncovered ceremonially as if in a classic movie from days past. The dish was splendid, only outdone by the extraordinary service. Since we were the first "Festival" participants the chef came out & shook our hands. It's very rare to have such a once in a lifetime experience at dinner.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    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.
    French RoastResponded on 19 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast, we appreciate you.

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  6. Joe

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great to have this in the neighborhood. Always reliable.
    French RoastResponded on 18 March 2025
    Joe, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  7. Iona

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal. Food was delicious and service was great.
    French RoastResponded on 17 March 2025
    Iona, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  8. Patricia

    New York City73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    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 on 17 March 2025
    Patricia, Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    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 on 17 March 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to review French Roast.

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  10. 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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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 1249 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
Google Map for French Roast

2340 Broadway, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W 85th Street
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 />
  • Public transit
    Nearest subway (1) station is located at the corner of 86th St & Broadway.C or B Train at 86th and Central Park West
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Loi Benitez
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering is always an option. From just our regular take out or delivery options for dinner to packed 3 course lunches or dinners. Take out for picnics in the park or cooked meals delivered to your home.
  • Private party facilities
    In the warmer months outdoor pergolas are available for private parties of 8- 25 guests.Please contact the restaurant directly for information
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