Brasserie Cognac
(888) 859-4298
1740 Broadway
(at 55th Street)
New York,
NY
10019
40.765
-73.9819
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
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Brasserie Cognac
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Brasserie Cognac's cuisine combines the French classics & Florian Hugo's modern creations. There is an exciting & yet charming setting w/a classic French Brasserie style menu. 102 varieties of cognac are available & a gorgeous wine list including first-growth Bordeaux sold by the glass. The authentic French Brasserie decor includes a number of unique features that will pique your imagination & transport you to the streets of Paris. The entire restaurant was carved & assembled in Paris & then shipped to New York City.
Within the space of Brasserie Cognac there is also an adjacent bakery/rotisserie with a separate entrance. Brasserie Cognac is the perfect spot for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour and will accomodate large groups and private parties.
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The folks behind Serafina swerve French with this brasserie in Midtown.
User Reviews
GourmetNYC
January 17, 2009
I found the experience lacking in more ways than one. My girlfriend and I were tucked in a corner on the middle back banquette and left for ten minutes with only our menus and no drinks and the place wasn't even that busy. The decor is initially pleasing to the eye but it doesn't feel solid enough, almost like they stopped spending money on it at the last minute. Our wines by the glass were very ordinary, my salad was seriously over-seasoned and both our baskets of match-stick fries were stone cold. On top of all this, I couldn't see a manager for most of the evening, I think he must have been hitting the Cognac. If I want French brasserie one night I'm going to stick to the classics a few blocks up and east.
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RFA11
September 22, 2008
i cant say enough about Cognac. i've had lunch there 4 times and each time has been great. an experience to remember. the portions are not huge but the taste, presentation are incredible. New places usually get sloppy and the food or service begins to deteriorate but not here. i must not forget the mornings, coffee is rich, fresh every cup. the pastries and breads are also fresh. you've got to try it! the staff are courteous and always willing to help you in any way they can. in the mornings the tall latin gentleman always has a smile and patience to answer any question you may have regarding the menu. the only drawback to me is the outside eating area. they need to have it enclosed, people who pass by get too close for comfort. you cant enjoy your meal. other than that, enjoy it you wont be disappointed.
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judibean
May 06, 2008
I took my friend out for her birthday last night and chose this place after deciding we didn't want to confine ourselves to someplace in the TWC. Since we were early (6:45?) we were seated immediately. The colors are very soothing dark woods against cream walls- my idea of a typical brasserie style. We shared a salad (forgot which) and it was tasty enough. I ordered the steak frite and my friend ordered the veal stew. Both of us enjoyed our entrees a lot. My steak was somewhat thinner than a typical steak and that made it easier for me to finish it. It also came exactly as I ordered it- medium rare. The only comment I have about my friend's stew is that it didn't look like a typical stew. It looked like there was a sauce on top of the veal cubes surrounding an island of jasmine rice. It looked like a healthy version of a stew. We both agreed that the apple tartine we shared for dessert was the crowning moment of our meal. It was a great combination of tart and sweet. Next time I'm not sharing.
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Brasserie Cognac's cuisine combines the French classics & Florian Hugo's modern creations. There is an exciting & yet charming setting w/a classic French Brasserie style menu. 102 varieties of cognac are available & a gorgeous wine list including first-growth Bordeaux sold by the glass. The authentic French Brasserie decor includes a number of unique features that will pique your imagination & transport you to the streets of Paris. The entire restaurant was carved & assembled in Paris & then shipped to New York City.
Within the space of Brasserie Cognac there is also an adjacent bakery/rotisserie with a separate entrance. Brasserie Cognac is the perfect spot for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour and will accomodate large groups and private parties.
