French Restaurants on Broadway in New York City
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New York City's main avenue, Broadway, runs through the heart of Manhattan, Times Square and the theater district. Broadway runs all the way up to the Bronx and is home to numerous restaurants, including several French restaurants. Whether you're looking for a hearty bistro-style meal, a quick cafe or a fine gourmet dining experience, you are sure to find something on Broadway. - A bird's eye view of ManhattanNYC by Night image by Dolly Trauma from Fotolia.com
L'Ecole is the restaurant of the prestigious French Culinary Institute. Students from the Classic Culinary Arts Career Program cook gourmet French food in the restaurant. This Zagat- and Michelin-rated restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Dine on a four- or five-course prix fixe dinner in the modern and elegant dining room. The menu changes daily to reflect the season's freshest ingredients. Choose from a broad list of wines from around the world. Reservations and smart casual dress are recommended at this reasonably priced establishment.
L'Ecole
462 Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-219-3300
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Bar Boulud, located on the upper west side of Manhattan near Lincoln Center, serves seasonal French bistro fare in a modern cocoon-like dining room with communal tables and intimate booths. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and pre-theater dinner are served. The menu, however, changes frequently to accommodate the freshest possible ingredients. A charcutier bar offers cured meats and foie gras for the ultimate fan of gastronomy. Try the steak rôti, a roasted black angus top sirloin steak with glazed market carrots and black olive jus. Wines from Burgundy and Rhone Valley are available to accompany your meal. Make sure to leave room for a delectable dessert. Reservations are recommended at this expensive restaurant. Smart casual dress is perfect.
Bar Boulud
1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
212-595-0303
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Situated in the theater district of New York City, this classic French bistro prides itself on fresh ingredients, friendly service and a menu in which nothing exceeds $35 (as of 2010). Brasserie favorites such as "steak frites" and "moules frites" (mussels and fries) are given a modern twist at Brasserie Cognac. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch and pre-theater prix fixe, this lively restaurant has something for everyone, including a kid's menu. Take home some freshly baked croissants or bread from the restaurant's bakery. Dine outside and watch New York's eclectic crowd. Casual dress is acceptable at this reasonably priced restaurant. The restaurant also delivers in Manhattan.
Brasserie Cognac
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
212-757-3600
cognacrestaurant.com
