(212) 751-4840

100 E 53rd St
New York, NY 10022 40.75902 -73.972509

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

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Hours:

Mon-Fri:7am - 11pm

Sat:11am - 11pm Sun:11am - 10pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants, Party Supplies, Party Planners, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Breakfast, Fine Dining, Brunch, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Business Breakfast, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

French

Notable Chef:

Luc Dimnet

Other Locations:

What People Are Saying About Brasserie

Featured Review

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In Short – A famed architectural redesign and a seasoned chef keep this striking spaceship-like restaurant on the radar. From the catwalk entrance to the showcase of arrivals on flat screens stretched above the bar--this spot was designed to see and be seen. The predominately male, dark suit-sporting clientele discuss raising funds in Dubai while munching on hearty lobster bisque, scallops with pork belly confit or classic burger with frites. The more intimate conversations occur in pod-like padded booths.

Editor's Tips

Where to Sit:
For a front row view of the action, the main dining room is the place. For quieter conversation, there's a less conspicious back room.
The Extras:
Carb-loading is unavoidable as a full Parisian baguette is delivered to ever table, uncut, with a sizable hunk of creamy French beurre.
ambiance
96.14999771118164% positive
  1. Our server was fun and professional.
  2. Loud, fun, great food, great drinks, outstanding bar service.
  3. It does not have the makings of a cozy dinner for two.
  4. The decor of the restaurant is great and the good is delicious.
  5. Food is pretty decent, and ambiance is cool and unique.
  6. Well, you know what they say, you get what you pay for--and here you pay a lot but you get a nice dinner, nice atmosphere, and are surrounded by gentility.
  7. Outstanding,food was great ,service very professionel and attentive,really like the decor alsoo.
  8. The decor is great.
  9. The decor was cool but I've seen many other places with more chic style and a bigger WOW factor.
  10. The restaurant is located in a beautiful location.
  11. Chic atmosphere, impressive food
  12. The decor was pretty neat, the bar looked really cool!
  13. From their beautiful decor to their creative contemporary French menu, Brasserie never fails to impress.
  14. Never dissapointing and the bar/ambiance is also very pleasant.
  15. Great food in a fun, funky atmosphere!
  16. Also, the wine list is impressive and the staff were fun, friendly and knowledgable.
  17. to the comfortable Nancy Sinatra white leather chairs , the ambience is futuristic but fun.
  18. cold decor but I warmed up to the menu
  19. The decor--clean scandinavian--gives off a coolness that's matched by the futuristic photocapture effect above the bar.
  20. The decor of the restaurant is so unique.
  21. Great food and decor
  22. hip crowd and an interesting, trendy decor did not bode well for quality dining, but we were pleasantly surprised to receice attentive, thoughtful service and were impressed with our meal.
  23. The atmosphere was nice and very modern tho.
  24. I'm a huge fan of fabulous decor and this venue definitely delivers.
  25. It as very cool colors, the staff seems to have fun and enjoy their job, the wine list is very, very good.
  26. I'm a female and dined with a girl friend but the restaurant was big on romantic appeal.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. consider myself a real dessert connoisseur, and the dessert chef at this place was excellent.
  2. The french onion soup is to die for and the crab cakes were scrumptious.
  3. The baby beet salad was so refreshing and light and the dessert was a symphony of flavors, strawberry, rhubarb and pastis.
  4. The only thing I can say is that the desserts were excellent.
  5. Service was good and the desserts are excellent.
  6. enjoyed both my side (asparagus), main (a yummy bouillabaise) and dessert, which the waitress recommended.
  7. Food was great, especially the dessert.
  8. Beautiful desserts and a glass of port (at the recommendation of our waiter) topped off the evening.
  9. Recommend the lobster salad with slaw, and the peach melba with honey-vanilla ice cream!
  10. Interesting combo of Japanese sushi and French entrees and desserts.
  11. Crab bisque was a big WOW, perfectly steamed mussels in the cream sauce were enough for two people, and the frites (served on a platter) were outstanding.
  12. The chocolate desserts were so amazing, I wish I didn't have to share them!
  13. our dessert was delicious as well which really topped off the meal at the end.
drinks
91.30000114440918% positive
  1. Their yellow gazpacho soup is the best soup I have ever had, bar none!
  2. New design is breathtaking -- love the tv screens above the bar to spy on the door!
  3. Loud, fun, great food, great drinks, outstanding bar service.
  4. Go to the bar and ask for "Tim He was one of the best bartenders in town.
  5. To make it worth, they donot have any other nice spots they could offer us (I made reservation much in advance, of course) and sent us a dead space where it took more than 15mins for the waitress showed up and asked us about first round of drinks.
  6. Never dissapointing and the bar/ambiance is also very pleasant.
  7. The drink and the food on the bar menu are awesome.
  8. Brasserie gave us great food and wine with attentive service, so did it for us with room to spare.
  9. Must like noisy atmospheres because of the bar scene.
  10. Also, the wine list is impressive and the staff were fun, friendly and knowledgable.
  11. recommend the french onion soup and the lobster dish from the raw bar menu is a must.
  12. They ask you what you like and then the chef chooses the menu for you, and of course, the very generously poured wine is selected to best compliment the course.
  13. The decor--clean scandinavian--gives off a coolness that's matched by the futuristic photocapture effect above the bar.
  14. The decor was pretty neat, the bar looked really cool!
  15. Drinks are overpriced; wine list is good.
  16. It as very cool colors, the staff seems to have fun and enjoy their job, the wine list is very, very good.
  17. For wine I recommend their chilled white Macon Villages, whilst the house steaks were well done, just as we love them!
  18. great wine selection.
  19. Excellent mixed drinks and a wine list filled with great value at the upper end.
  20. The waiter gave us great service and the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings was spectacular.
  21. Simply put, the crab had no taste, the Mahi Mahi was very dry & bland and the mix drinks were not done correctly.
  22. Personally my wife and I like the bar the best.
  23. The bar also has unique entertainment.
food quality
94.1100025177002% positive
  1. The service was very good and the cod fish was ther highlight of the evening.
  2. Looking for something different, our server recommended a seafood platter (a Plateau I think it was called).
  3. visited Brasserie with a friend and her mother and the food was delicious.
  4. recommend the french onion soup and the lobster dish from the raw bar menu is a must.
  5. sushi was very fresh.
  6. The steak (Rib Eye of course) was quite good.
  7. The food here is unbelievably delicious, fresh and the menu quite diverse with a bonus of excellent service.
  8. would definitely recommend this place to all the French cuisine fans.
  9. The Venison is pretty fair for it's price, the steak is delicious, but the bread could use a lot of work, and the service is lacking.
  10. For wine I recommend their chilled white Macon Villages, whilst the house steaks were well done, just as we love them!
  11. Recommend the lobster salad with slaw, and the peach melba with honey-vanilla ice cream!
  12. Their steak frites is to die for; the steak itself is great, but it's the frites that I'm going back for!
  13. The food is really good, the service is thorough, but can be a little slow when it gets really busy.
  14. Their yellow gazpacho soup is the best soup I have ever had, bar none!
  15. The filet au poivre was as good as any NY steak house and the Mauritson Zinfandel was rich, spicy and a GREAT bargain at $58.
  16. The Rib - eye melted in your mouth and the crabcakes were delicious.
  17. Chic atmosphere, impressive food
  18. the food is good but not that good.
  19. Brasserie gave us great food and wine with attentive service, so did it for us with room to spare.
  20. Interesting combo of Japanese sushi and French entrees and desserts.
  21. Immediately after we ordered our entrees, our polite waiter chimed in with "So will that be a soup or salad.
  22. hip crowd and an interesting, trendy decor did not bode well for quality dining, but we were pleasantly surprised to receice attentive, thoughtful service and were impressed with our meal.
  23. The food is good, the service divine and we will always go there when we miss Tim the bartender or maybe the restaurant manger.
  24. We loved it the restaurant was awsome and the food outstanding.
  25. good food and service overall
  26. mixed grilled seafood was average service was also excellent!
  27. The food and service were impeccable and very fiendly.
  28. The service was very attentive and the food was great.
  29. " Naturally, this roughly translated to: "Would you like a soup or salad that comes with the entree you just ordered?
  30. The decor of the restaurant is great and the good is delicious.
  31. The food was good, but I will not be going back there.
  32. the food itself was great although the portions are a bit small (but this is a good thing for us weight watchers!)
  33. Ultra modern, great architecture, excellent service, fabulous food!
  34. The Steak Frites is excellent, though, for this dish, I don't favor the cut on offer (a strip, I believe).
  35. We had a delicious bottle of Pinot Gris to accompany this seafood extravaganza.
  36. The waitstaff was very accomodating and the food was great.
  37. We liked the fois gras a lot, and the fries are excellent.
  38. Our dinner of steak frites and Beaujolais nouveau was perfect.
  39. Go somewhere else - this city has great Brasserie establishments with par food quality with superior service.
  40. The Brasserie always has amazing food and friendly service, a difficult combo to find in NYC.
  41. However, my favorite dishes are the Onion Soup Gratinee, the Roasted Organic Chicken
  42. You can't go wrong with any red meat choices (from a lowly hamburger to an enormous rib eye), but make sure your entree either comes with or is supplemented by an order of those divinely crispy, non-greasy french fries.
  43. Loud, fun, great food, great drinks, outstanding bar service.
  44. They serve an amazing prix fix meal that trumps anything you'd get elsewhere.
  45. Great food in a fun, funky atmosphere!
  46. The steak was excellent and everything has an interesting twist.
  47. The food was BAD.
  48. This restaurant landmark is still a best bet for a great meal.
  49. Be careful when you order seafood there.
  50. We used the Restaurant Associates $50 birthday gift certificate - and we enjoyed a fabulous meal!
  51. Good food in a nice setting.
  52. And let me tell you: If you order a raw beef patty at Burger King it's gonna taste like the Chef's Choice compared to what we got.
  53. They do great fish from Arctic Char and Halibut specials to menu items like salmon and a mixed seafood grill.
  54. They had a very interesting menu, they liked to throw different spices into regular dishes.
  55. Outstanding,food was great ,service very professionel and attentive,really like the decor alsoo.
  56. was there last night with my wife, We live in the city and go out pretty often, the food was unbelievable and the service was great.
  57. Great food and decor
  58. The food was NOT good
  59. Food was fresh the the fake French accent didn't add much.
  60. enjoyed both my side (asparagus), main (a yummy bouillabaise) and dessert, which the waitress recommended.
  61. our dessert was delicious as well which really topped off the meal at the end.
  62. Not just a crappy salad and piece of chicken, but interesting and delicious selections like the Peekytoe Crab Cannelloni, and the Rock Shrimp Risotto.
  63. Brasserie: simply the worst service with good food!
  64. Design gimmicks aside, Brasserie's food was impressive.
  65. Friendly, professional service, and the food.
  66. The drink and the food on the bar menu are awesome.
  67. recommend the pan seared red snapper and the salmon tartar, but the whole menu looks great.
  68. Brasserie is one restaurant that I faithfully return to at least once a week; it's convenient to where I live, but it also has darn good food.
  69. Good food, poor service
  70. The baby beet salad was so refreshing and light and the dessert was a symphony of flavors, strawberry, rhubarb and pastis.
  71. The food was perfectly done, the presentation was lovely, and the service excellent.
  72. Crab bisque was a big WOW, perfectly steamed mussels in the cream sauce were enough for two people, and the frites (served on a platter) were outstanding.
  73. The best steak frites with emphasis on the FRITES.
  74. The food is good to excellent, especially the short ribs.
  75. We had a wonderful meal at Brasserie.
  76. Simply put, the crab had no taste, the Mahi Mahi was very dry & bland and the mix drinks were not done correctly.
  77. Chic environment and amazing food.
  78. The french onion soup is to die for and the crab cakes were scrumptious.
  79. Dessert was just as tasty!
  80. Good food, good service, dining room is a subterranean cavern.
  81. The food was also wonderful.
  82. Presentations were unique, but not silly, and the depth of flavor in most dishes was gratifying.
menu variety
90.0% positive
  1. The drink and the food on the bar menu are awesome.
  2. You can't go wrong with any red meat choices (from a lowly hamburger to an enormous rib eye), but make sure your entree either comes with or is supplemented by an order of those divinely crispy, non-greasy french fries.
  3. glass/plastic. They have a good menu.
  4. cold decor but I warmed up to the menu
  5. recommend the pan seared red snapper and the salmon tartar, but the whole menu looks great.
  6. got the $35 prixe fix menu and everything was amazing.
  7. They ask you what you like and then the chef chooses the menu for you, and of course, the very generously poured wine is selected to best compliment the course.
  8. Anyone would love this place - the menu is so diverse, any type of taste will be satisfied.
  9. great wine selection.
  10. They had a very interesting menu, they liked to throw different spices into regular dishes.
  11. From their beautiful decor to their creative contemporary French menu, Brasserie never fails to impress.
  12. Great menu.
  13. The food here is unbelievably delicious, fresh and the menu quite diverse with a bonus of excellent service.
  14. They do great fish from Arctic Char and Halibut specials to menu items like salmon and a mixed seafood grill.
  15. The waiter gave us great service and the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings was spectacular.
  16. recommend the french onion soup and the lobster dish from the raw bar menu is a must.
  17. Thats not to say, the current menu is not good, in fact it's pretty good.
  18. The new fall dinner menu is also outstanding.
  19. Fantastic waitress who was very honest about the best choices on the menu.
  20. Not just a crappy salad and piece of chicken, but interesting and delicious selections like the Peekytoe Crab Cannelloni, and the Rock Shrimp Risotto.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. The service was great despite the restaurant being packed at around 7:30.
  2. Apps were great, the place looked ultra-cool, love the TV's with shots of the guests coming in!
  3. All in all, a great place.
  4. The service was very nice and I would recommend the place for that.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. will definitely recommend this restaurant, and will be back.
  2. Brasserie is one restaurant that I faithfully return to at least once a week; it's convenient to where I live, but it also has darn good food.
service
89.28999900817871% positive
  1. Go somewhere else - this city has great Brasserie establishments with par food quality with superior service.
  2. The food was perfectly done, the presentation was lovely, and the service excellent.
  3. The service is SLOW: We ordered Cote de Boeuf and it took 70 MINUTES before we could finally start.
  4. The service was very attentive and the food was great.
  5. The Brasserie always has amazing food and friendly service, a difficult combo to find in NYC.
  6. good food and service overall
  7. Wait staff is attentive and helpful.
  8. Good place for solo diners, because the service is so friendly and the doorstaff is accomodating.
  9. The food is good, the service divine and we will always go there when we miss Tim the bartender or maybe the restaurant manger.
  10. Good food, poor service
  11. Looking for something different, our server recommended a seafood platter (a Plateau I think it was called).
  12. was there last night with my wife, We live in the city and go out pretty often, the food was unbelievable and the service was great.
  13. Friendly, professional service, and the food.
  14. It as very cool colors, the staff seems to have fun and enjoy their job, the wine list is very, very good.
  15. Very friendly service.
  16. Loud, fun, great food, great drinks, outstanding bar service.
  17. Wonderful business lunch, exceptional service and management was always on top of their game.
  18. Service friendly but slow as molasses.
  19. Brasserie is the ulimate dining hotspot -- exceptional fare, remarkable atmospheric flare and outstanding service.
  20. The service was suprisingly friendly.
  21. Fantastic waitress who was very honest about the best choices on the menu.
  22. Outstanding,food was great ,service very professionel and attentive,really like the decor alsoo.
  23. Brasserie: simply the worst service with good food!
  24. hip crowd and an interesting, trendy decor did not bode well for quality dining, but we were pleasantly surprised to receice attentive, thoughtful service and were impressed with our meal.
  25. The waiter has a nasty attitude too!
  26. Good food, good service, dining room is a subterranean cavern.
  27. Also, the wine list is impressive and the staff were fun, friendly and knowledgable.
  28. Our server was fun and professional.
  29. The service was great despite the restaurant being packed at around 7:30.
  30. Ultra modern, great architecture, excellent service, fabulous food!
  31. customer service is great.
  32. mixed grilled seafood was average service was also excellent!
  33. Immediately after we ordered our entrees, our polite waiter chimed in with "So will that be a soup or salad.
  34. The waitress and waiters were slow and rude.
  35. The servers are nice and accommodating, I bet they did not get their training in France to be so nice.
  36. The food here is unbelievably delicious, fresh and the menu quite diverse with a bonus of excellent service.
  37. From the moment we walked in, the staff was completely friendly.
  38. The food is really good, the service is thorough, but can be a little slow when it gets really busy.
  39. The waiter gave us great service and the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings was spectacular.
  40. Service was attentive, but not intrusive.
  41. Beautiful desserts and a glass of port (at the recommendation of our waiter) topped off the evening.
  42. We had an hour for lunch, and service was impeccable each time.
  43. The service was good, and I would consider visiting this restaurant again.
  44. Go to the bar and ask for "Tim He was one of the best bartenders in town.
  45. the service was great as our waiter did not annoy us ever so often asking if everything was okay.
  46. The food and service were impeccable and very fiendly.
  47. Brasserie gave us great food and wine with attentive service, so did it for us with room to spare.
  48. expected some nasty cold staff who thought they were as cool as the interior.
  49. enjoyed both my side (asparagus), main (a yummy bouillabaise) and dessert, which the waitress recommended.
  50. The service was very nice and I would recommend the place for that.
  51. To make it worth, they donot have any other nice spots they could offer us (I made reservation much in advance, of course) and sent us a dead space where it took more than 15mins for the waitress showed up and asked us about first round of drinks.
  52. Crab bisque was a big WOW, perfectly steamed mussels in the cream sauce were enough for two people, and the frites (served on a platter) were outstanding.
  53. Our waitress immediately brought a baguette and really really good butter on the table, service was good, friendly and fast.
  54. The Venison is pretty fair for it's price, the steak is delicious, but the bread could use a lot of work, and the service is lacking.
  55. To my suprise the waiter was friendly and knowlegeable.
  56. The service was very good and the cod fish was ther highlight of the evening.
value
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. Overhyped overpriced.
  2. Drinks are overpriced; wine list is good.
  3. Excellent mixed drinks and a wine list filled with great value at the upper end.
  4. The Venison is pretty fair for it's price, the steak is delicious, but the bread could use a lot of work, and the service is lacking.
  5. My husband and I went for restaurant week and had a great time, definitely good value for the price, but I'd be willing to pay more.
  6. To make it worth, they donot have any other nice spots they could offer us (I made reservation much in advance, of course) and sent us a dead space where it took more than 15mins for the waitress showed up and asked us about first round of drinks.
  7. I'm a huge fan of fabulous decor and this venue definitely delivers.
  8. We go out very often and I am always happy when i find a good restaurant, with good value.
  9. the food itself was great although the portions are a bit small (but this is a good thing for us weight watchers!)
wait time
70.0% positive
  1. The waitress and waiters were slow and rude.
  2. The food is really good, the service is thorough, but can be a little slow when it gets really busy.
  3. the best experience in a long time
  4. From the minute we walked in and were seated we had an amazing experience.
  5. Service friendly but slow as molasses.
2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/26/11

i wont be going back

by Leonardos2

i went for dinner there, service was great. prices reasonable but the food was just ok.. both of us got sick

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/05/08

My Favorite French Restaurant..

by PJulie

This is one of my favorite French restaurants in New York. The restaurant is located in a beautiful location. The servers are nice and accommodating, I bet they did not get their training in France to be so nice. =) I have been to this restaurant a few times and have not had anything bad. It is safe to order anything. However, my favorite dishes are the Onion Soup Gratinee, the Roasted Organic Chicken . I do not know much about their dessert, as I am always too full after my appetizers and entree.

  • Pros: everything
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/14/08

Divine Cuisine; Exceptional Service; Chef Dimnet Exceeds Expectations;

by specialk10181

Brasserie is the ulimate dining hotspot -- exceptional fare, remarkable atmospheric flare and outstanding service. I consider myself a connoisseur of NYC dining, and I cannot express strongly enough how overwelming pleased I was with every aspect of Brasserie. It is a not-to-be missed dining destination for any occasion, including a romantic dinner date, business lunch or Sunday brunch. I even recommend it for occassions such as Mother's Day and Easter. They serve an amazing prix fix meal that trumps anything you'd get elsewhere. Complements to the chef! I'm confident that every one will agree that Brasserie is out of this world. In fact, this would be an understatement. You have not dined in NYC until you've tried this restaurant. My menu selects: escargots bourguignon, beet salad, long island duck, sea bass and chocolate beignets.

  • Pros: ALL
  • Cons: NONE
4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/17/08

Good food, good service, dining room is a subterranean cavern.

by Bill Ferns

The food and the service is all that everyone's review says it is. The restaurant, however is cavernous--it is down a flight from the street level, and had very high ceilings. It does not have the makings of a cozy dinner for two. But as long as that's not what you are looking for, go to Brasserie.

  • Pros: Very good food
  • Cons: Cavernous setting lacking warmth.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/06/08

Outstanding Tasting Menu

by cherylguthier

My husband and I celebrated our 40th anniversary in New York during the weekend between Christmas and New Year's Day. We had a wonderful meal at Brasserie. The waiter gave us great service and the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings was spectacular. They ask you what you like and then the chef chooses the menu for you, and of course, the very generously poured wine is selected to best compliment the course. It was most enjoyable!

  • Pros: The service was excellent and the food outstanding.
  • Cons: The ambience was good but not if you want a quiet romantic setting.

The Details on Brasserie

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • great average service
  • great place
  • great experience
  • great decor
  • excellent chocolate desserts
  • rude waiter
  • helpful wait staff
  • slow service
  • fantastic restaurant
  • quite good steak
  • rude waitress
  • fabulous meal
  • creative contemporary french menu
  • fun server
  • cool bathroom
  • nice dinner
  • overpriced drink
  • like baby beet salad
  • like french onion soup
  • good value
  • great wine
  • delicious selections
  • divinely crispy nongreasy french fries
  • bland mahi
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