| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
- “
best jazz atmosphere in the city and better than down town. ”
- “
My husband and I were exploring where to eat on one Friday evening, and we couldn't help but come back to this place because of it's unique ambiance and yummy-sounding menu. ”
- “
But the biggest plus to this place was the service--EVERYONE was attentive & kind, from the hostess who gave us a romantic corner table, to the waitress who came by many times, all the way to the OWNER who was walking by the tables monitoring everything a ”
- “
had huge expectations considering the gorgeous atmosphere. ”
- “
Went here with my husband on a Saturday night for dinner since the place looked like it had great atmosphere. ”
- “
great atmosphere ”
- “
The atmosphere is romantic and the food is also. ”
- “
Service was friendly and exact, and the atmosphere was just perfect - very reminicent of our brasserie dinners in Paris. ”
- “
the atmosphere is superb and the staff was helpful and not the least bit pretentious. ”
- “
Great bistro atmosphere, great bistro food ”
- “
The food and service was great and so was the atmosphere. ”
- “
And its romantic We only did brunch but it was a great brunch. ”
- “
Last year's addition of a new chef and renovated decor combine to provide a wonderful, warm ambiance and delicious menu selections. ”
- “
If it's one of those evenings when you just want to have the perfect dinner be it romantic or casual this is the place for you. ”
- “
Wonderful place to go on a date for the flattering, romantic lighting and really delicious food. ”
- “
Yummy food + decor = Julien ”
- “
Although it was definetely pricey, the excellent food, service, and atmosphere combine to give this cute restaurant an A+. ”
- “
The food is excellent, the service first-rate, and the ambiance lovely. ”
- “
Most romantic spot on UES, great bar scene ”
- “
We had honeymooned in Paris, so we wanted to go somewhere authentically French with a cozy, romantic atmosphere. ”
- “
Great atmosphere! ”
- “
Brasserie Julien is pretty, romantic and not too stuffy. ”
- “
Brasserie Julien has an inviting ambiance, delicious food at reasonable prices, excellent service, and a world-class bartender. ”
- “
It is a good place to be romantic and enjoy each other's company. ”
- “
Amazing French food, equally amazing atmosphere! ”
- “
It was a very romantic setting with low lighting and comfortable seatings. ”
- “
the bartender is the best, we had so much fun ”
- “
The decor was very nice but the service was horrific. ”
- “
The decor and lighting match the superb cuisine, that kept my dinner guests and I in a lingering mood, not wanting to leave. ”
- “
If you are lucky to make it there on a Tuesday evening, you'll find delicious cheese and chocolate fondue in the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. ”
- “
From the delicious food to the friendly bartenders to the gracious owner, this place is the ideal home away from home (as if your home might be so elegantly appointed with fine food, wine, and decor!) ”
- “
Great food and atmosphere, this place is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. ”
- “
The atmosphere is warm and cozy (and has slightly funky elegance) in the winter, and is open and relaxed in the summer, more or less spilling out onto the sidewalk. ”
- “
Beautiful art deco location, warm, romantic, and relaxing. ”
- “
Memorable food and ambience were runined by inept service. ”
- “
Good food, accommodating atmosphere, great music ”
- “
The restaurant was beautiful, and we were given a very cozy corner table. ”
|
| dessert |
75.0% positive |
- “
Typical french fare, good portions, def recommend the desert crepes esp the banana one. ”
- “
If you are lucky to make it there on a Tuesday evening, you'll find delicious cheese and chocolate fondue in the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. ”
- “
Very good and attentive service, delicious specials, live jazz music, and a dessert menu I'd come back for. ”
- “
thought the desserts were just okay, not great. ”
|
| drinks |
98.88999938964844% positive |
- “
good wine and good eats. ”
- “
Everything, down to the wine and espresso, was wonderful. ”
- “
Ambience is perfect for quiet conversation, so much so that we sometimes dont leave the comfy bar chairs for the comfort of the inviting dining room and knowledgeable, friendly wait staff. ”
- “
We started off with drinks: a great selection and fast service. ”
- “
Food is pretty good, drinks are awesome. ”
- “
The bartender was great and the wine list was just what we were looking for. ”
- “
From the delicious food to the friendly bartenders to the gracious owner, this place is the ideal home away from home (as if your home might be so elegantly appointed with fine food, wine, and decor!) ”
- “
Most romantic spot on UES, great bar scene ”
- “
Service was great and friendly, menu was creative and had a wide variety, and great beer. ”
- “
just moved into the area with my boyfriend last month and we have been scouring the neighborhood for a good wine bar to hang out in. ”
- “
After a very nice glass of french chardonnay wine (. ”
- “
the manager came to congratulate us after hearing it was our 1st anniversary and made sure we had a good time, he also recommend a nice bottle of wine, think it was a margaux and then seat down with us to speak a little French with us. ”
- “
The waitstaff were very friendly and offered suggestions from wine and beer selections to their favorites off the menu. ”
- “
definite recommend foir a date or even just drinks up front in the comfy chairs. ”
- “
The bar is pleasant, the drinks are well-made, and the food is actually quite good, including all the classic bistro staples. ”
- “
The wine on tap is terrific, pairing beautifully with the food. ”
- “
Our waiter was very friendly and helpful and was always around to refill our wine glasses. ”
- “
Don't know where to relax and enjoy great cocktails after work? ”
|
| food quality |
87.5% positive |
- “
can honestly say it was one of the most delicious meals I have had in a long time. ”
- “
Great bistro atmosphere, great bistro food ”
- “
Last year's addition of a new chef and renovated decor combine to provide a wonderful, warm ambiance and delicious menu selections. ”
- “
She has certain food allergies and one of the ingredients was not listed in the menu (understandable) but she told me the manager was very rude and non-responsive, a total lack of customer service. ”
- “
Very good and attentive service, delicious specials, live jazz music, and a dessert menu I'd come back for. ”
- “
The burgers are HUGE so I would def recommend them. ”
- “
The food is excellent, the service first-rate, and the ambiance lovely. ”
- “
The service is attentive and professional and the food is what I think Bistro food should be: flavorful, satisfying and reliable with enough creativity to be interesting but not so much that you don't get what you expect when you order a classic dish. ”
- “
My endive salad was so incredibly bad i couldn't have ore than a bite endives were so rotten they were turning brown. ”
- “
We have been back a few times for jazz and brought my mom when she visited - the burger is the perfect early dinner! ”
- “
Memorable food and ambience were runined by inept service. ”
- “
The wine on tap is terrific, pairing beautifully with the food. ”
- “
The decor and lighting match the superb cuisine, that kept my dinner guests and I in a lingering mood, not wanting to leave. ”
- “
Yummy food + decor = Julien ”
- “
The food and service was great and so was the atmosphere. ”
- “
We were so happy with the choice - the nephew loved the music and we all loved the food. ”
- “
The menu is always pleasing as it goes through its seasonal specialties - its often difficult to not over order, given the varied, yummy offerings. ”
- “
The fondue, in particular, is a wonderful winter treatbut it has to be shared or else you'll wind up having a coronary and then one of those cliched Frenchmen would bungle the CPR. ”
- “
Good food, accommodating atmosphere, great music ”
- “
found myself apologizing profusely by the end of the evening, both because of the poor food and total cluelessness of the waitstaff. ”
- “
From the delicious food to the friendly bartenders to the gracious owner, this place is the ideal home away from home (as if your home might be so elegantly appointed with fine food, wine, and decor!) ”
- “
great service, delicious food. ”
- “
The Camembert and salad appetizer was delicious. ”
- “
Great the duck and salmon were also delicious. ”
- “
Atmosphere is amazing, live band in the front, outdoor seating if you brave the hot summer nights, very nice lighting and overall the food was OUTSTANDING. ”
- “
Brasserie Julien has an inviting ambiance, delicious food at reasonable prices, excellent service, and a world-class bartender. ”
- “
The food was fine -- nothing incredible but not bad either -- but the service was so bad that it was hard to enjoy the meal. ”
- “
My friends medium rare steak was well done and fries tasted and looked like they were bad fast food restaurant. ”
- “
most amazing french burger you will EVER see in NY ”
- “
The atmosphere is romantic and the food is also. ”
- “
The food tasted good. ”
- “
Although it was definetely pricey, the excellent food, service, and atmosphere combine to give this cute restaurant an A+. ”
- “
Yummy food - reasonable portions. ”
- “
loved the sweet bread and the rib eye ”
- “
Our main courses of hangar steak and duck were outrageously good - among the best we've ever had! ”
- “
The french onion soup was tasteless. ”
- “
Amazing French food, equally amazing atmosphere! ”
- “
enjoyed my meal here so much and would recommend it for an expensive night out! ”
- “
went for dinner with two friends and all of us were raving about our meals--the best steak i've had in a long time, and the duck and salmon were also delicious. ”
- “
Price could come down, but for good food it's worth it. ”
- “
Absolutely a great spot to take a date, or for a jazzy meal with a friend. ”
- “
never seen that before and on top of that the food is good ”
- “
started out with homemade country pate with cornichons, grilled sourdough bread and mixed greens with Julien's dressing then went on to the homemade fettuccine tossed with fresh vegetables in a red pepper pesto for a main course. ”
- “
Since then, we've been back for more on the other nights for various dates, b-day gatherings and simply for some fantastic french cuisine at reasonable prices. ”
- “
French with Eastern-inspired accents, the best mussels, wonderful fries. ”
- “
the steak portion was very generous and it came with a beautiful salad and tasty fries. ”
- “
My husband and I were exploring where to eat on one Friday evening, and we couldn't help but come back to this place because of it's unique ambiance and yummy-sounding menu. ”
- “
Good food, good lighting, serivce was a bit spotty but overall a nice UES place to go to. ”
- “
The food was good, if unremarkable. ”
- “
Great food and atmosphere, this place is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. ”
- “
Mediocre food, unfriendly hostess/owner, terrible service, way overpriced. ”
- “
want consistently fabulous food. ”
- “
If you are lucky to make it there on a Tuesday evening, you'll find delicious cheese and chocolate fondue in the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. ”
- “
had such a great meal that I talked my boss into walking 40 blocks to go back when we were in the city on business. ”
- “
The bar is pleasant, the drinks are well-made, and the food is actually quite good, including all the classic bistro staples. ”
- “
Wonderful place to go on a date for the flattering, romantic lighting and really delicious food. ”
- “
Appetizer specials were interesting and delicious. ”
- “
The food can be a little pricey but trust me, it is worth every penny! ”
|
| menu variety |
84.61999893188477% positive |
- “
My husband and I were exploring where to eat on one Friday evening, and we couldn't help but come back to this place because of it's unique ambiance and yummy-sounding menu. ”
- “
She has certain food allergies and one of the ingredients was not listed in the menu (understandable) but she told me the manager was very rude and non-responsive, a total lack of customer service. ”
- “
beautiful and interesting menu ”
- “
The menu was over whelming with all the choices, the waiters was helpful and knowledgeable. ”
- “
The menu is extremely interesting and deep, and it changes seasonally. ”
- “
We started off with drinks: a great selection and fast service. ”
- “
The waitstaff were very friendly and offered suggestions from wine and beer selections to their favorites off the menu. ”
- “
Last year's addition of a new chef and renovated decor combine to provide a wonderful, warm ambiance and delicious menu selections. ”
- “
Service was great and friendly, menu was creative and had a wide variety, and great beer. ”
- “
Overall, the place is too pricey for what you get and there are too many other choices to go back to this one. ”
- “
Very good and attentive service, delicious specials, live jazz music, and a dessert menu I'd come back for. ”
- “
Everything on the menu is excellent. ”
- “
The menu is always pleasing as it goes through its seasonal specialties - its often difficult to not over order, given the varied, yummy offerings. ”
|
| overall |
100.0% positive |
- “
It is a good place to be romantic and enjoy each other's company. ”
- “
It is a great place to go when you're bored, want to meet people and be mentally stimulated. ”
- “
Good food, good lighting, serivce was a bit spotty but overall a nice UES place to go to. ”
- “
It was a great place. ”
|
| return potential |
75.0% positive |
- “
had such a great meal that I talked my boss into walking 40 blocks to go back when we were in the city on business. ”
- “
My husband and I were exploring where to eat on one Friday evening, and we couldn't help but come back to this place because of it's unique ambiance and yummy-sounding menu. ”
- “
Very good and attentive service, delicious specials, live jazz music, and a dessert menu I'd come back for. ”
- “
Overall, the place is too pricey for what you get and there are too many other choices to go back to this one. ”
|
| service |
91.37999534606934% positive |
- “
The inattentive waitress and poor service ruined the experience for both of us. ”
- “
great service, delicious food. ”
- “
From the delicious food to the friendly bartenders to the gracious owner, this place is the ideal home away from home (as if your home might be so elegantly appointed with fine food, wine, and decor!) ”
- “
The service was great, and the live jazz music was terrific. ”
- “
The food was fine -- nothing incredible but not bad either -- but the service was so bad that it was hard to enjoy the meal. ”
- “
the manager came to congratulate us after hearing it was our 1st anniversary and made sure we had a good time, he also recommend a nice bottle of wine, think it was a margaux and then seat down with us to speak a little French with us. ”
- “
Ambience is perfect for quiet conversation, so much so that we sometimes dont leave the comfy bar chairs for the comfort of the inviting dining room and knowledgeable, friendly wait staff. ”
- “
Brasserie Julien will be one of my regular haunts as its friendly staff makes me feel right at home. ”
- “
The waitstaff were very friendly and offered suggestions from wine and beer selections to their favorites off the menu. ”
- “
the bartender is the best, we had so much fun ”
- “
It is a great place to go when you're bored, want to meet people and be mentally stimulated. ”
- “
The food and service was great and so was the atmosphere. ”
- “
The place is very friendly indeed! ”
- “
The decor was very nice but the service was horrific. ”
- “
From the friendly hostess when we arrived to waiter how was so attentive and professional. ”
- “
But the biggest plus to this place was the service--EVERYONE was attentive & kind, from the hostess who gave us a romantic corner table, to the waitress who came by many times, all the way to the OWNER who was walking by the tables monitoring everything a ”
- “
Thanks to the waiter, who helped us to choose a nice bottle of "Margaux" from Bordeaux, congratulations to the chef ! ”
- “
the atmosphere is superb and the staff was helpful and not the least bit pretentious. ”
- “
Brasserie Julien has an inviting ambiance, delicious food at reasonable prices, excellent service, and a world-class bartender. ”
- “
We started off with drinks: a great selection and fast service. ”
- “
Our waiter was so attentive. ”
- “
Great service great environment! ”
- “
Mediocre food, unfriendly hostess/owner, terrible service, way overpriced. ”
- “
Great service! ”
- “
was also impressed by their wait staff, and am fortunate to never have had a bad experience, only great ones. ”
- “
The food is excellent, the service first-rate, and the ambiance lovely. ”
- “
Our waiter was very friendly and helpful and was always around to refill our wine glasses. ”
- “
Memorable food and ambience were runined by inept service. ”
- “
Service was friendly and exact, and the atmosphere was just perfect - very reminicent of our brasserie dinners in Paris. ”
- “
But the restaurant was nice enough to accommodate us all, by shifting furniture, and even giving us a discount for so many people. ”
- “
Service is friendly but they get a little overwhelmed later in the evening as the place gets more crowded. ”
- “
The staff was very attentive and even friendly (which can sometimes be hard to find in NY). ”
- “
Very good and attentive service, delicious specials, live jazz music, and a dessert menu I'd come back for. ”
- “
The service is attentive and professional and the food is what I think Bistro food should be: flavorful, satisfying and reliable with enough creativity to be interesting but not so much that you don't get what you expect when you order a classic dish. ”
- “
Although it was definetely pricey, the excellent food, service, and atmosphere combine to give this cute restaurant an A+. ”
- “
The menu was over whelming with all the choices, the waiters was helpful and knowledgeable. ”
- “
The bartender was great and the wine list was just what we were looking for. ”
- “
Service was great and friendly, menu was creative and had a wide variety, and great beer. ”
- “
the staff was perfect and the owners very friendly ”
- “
She has certain food allergies and one of the ingredients was not listed in the menu (understandable) but she told me the manager was very rude and non-responsive, a total lack of customer service. ”
|
| value |
71.4300012588501% positive |
- “
The food can be a little pricey but trust me, it is worth every penny! ”
- “
Huge portions, delicate flavors, reasonable prices. ”
- “
Although it was definetely pricey, the excellent food, service, and atmosphere combine to give this cute restaurant an A+. ”
- “
Mediocre food, unfriendly hostess/owner, terrible service, way overpriced. ”
- “
Finally, the prices are ridiculous for what you get - add another $10 per person and go to a top restaraunt. ”
- “
the steak portion was very generous and it came with a beautiful salad and tasty fries. ”
- “
Yummy food - reasonable portions. ”
- “
Brasserie Julien has an inviting ambiance, delicious food at reasonable prices, excellent service, and a world-class bartender. ”
- “
Overall, the place is too pricey for what you get and there are too many other choices to go back to this one. ”
- “
Typical french fare, good portions, def recommend the desert crepes esp the banana one. ”
- “
Price could come down, but for good food it's worth it. ”
- “
had huge expectations considering the gorgeous atmosphere. ”
- “
enjoyed my meal here so much and would recommend it for an expensive night out! ”
- “
Since then, we've been back for more on the other nights for various dates, b-day gatherings and simply for some fantastic french cuisine at reasonable prices. ”
|
| wait time |
100.0% positive |
- “
can honestly say it was one of the most delicious meals I have had in a long time. ”
- “
went for dinner with two friends and all of us were raving about our meals--the best steak i've had in a long time, and the duck and salmon were also delicious. ”
|
Deals
share
Facebook |