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Jacques Brasserie, New York, NY
Jacques Brasserie, New York, NY
Jacques Brasserie, New York, NY
Jacques Brasserie, New York, NY
Jacques Brasserie, New York, NY

Jacques Brasserie

4.6
4.6
1324 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Jacques Brasserie is a relaxing sanctuary deep in the heart of the Upper East Side. Low key and inviting, this two-room restaurant and bar serves classic French dishes amongst dark wooden walls adorned with vintage poster advertisements and bohemian scenes a la Toulouse-Lautrec.

Open seven days a week, Jacques Brasserie serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

Our chef creates everything in house, producing classic dishes such as French Onion Soup, Escargot, Steak Frites, Poulet Roti, Salade Nicoise and our most popular dish, Moules Frites.

Committed to serving the finest local and seasonal products, prepared in a stylish yet simple manner, a meal at Jacques Brasserie will captivate your senses.

Bon Appetit!


​Note : we do not take reservations for BAR AREA ROOM it’s first come first served only.
We cannot honor reservations for specific tables

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 327-2272
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Groups of 8 & up
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties from 8 to 75 people.
  • Private party contact
    Info@jacquesbrasserie.com: (212) 327-2272
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
  • Parking details
    Public Lot, 85th and 2nd Avenue.
  • Public transit
    4,5,6 Trains.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,324 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

1,324 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have loved this spot for over 20 years. It is the best place with incredible food, service and ambience.

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  2. SueH

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The good was delicious and the intimate setting was delightful. We loved it!!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jacques is always on point. Great food with terrific service always. A true Upper East Side gem.

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  4. AndreaC

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to local favorite. Food is always spot on and never disappoints!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Excellent as always. Our neighborhood hangout. Excellent food and service. Black Friday but no hiccups in the kitchen or front of house. A delicious and relaxing dinner.

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  6. EstebanC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was good, I didn't find it exceptional. I was surprised that being in that area and with slightly high prices, the bathrooms were so poorly presented, they looked like public bathrooms.

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  7. ghos

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Attentive and helpful staff. Appreciate the fact that they had a regular menu on a holiday.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always delicious! This place never disappoints. It’s our go-to neighborhood joint.

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  9. food4fun

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jacques remains an UES classic with tasty and exquisitely prepared dishes served by an attentive but not intrusive waitstaff. For all this, the prices are quite reasonable running $45 to $60 per person depending on your imbibing and dessert choices. Highly recommended for a pleasant meal in pleasing surroundings.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants in New York! Their daily specials are worth the rush from the airport.

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  11. Jeannie

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent. Incredible staff and delicious food.

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  12. Dave

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A favorite! Always good food, perfect service and a warm, French bistro ambiance!

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  13. CarolS

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The best mussels and great desserts. Friendly staff and tolerable noise level

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  14. jalma

    New York Area

    97 reviews

    5.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a very nice quiet lunch with a long time friend. French onion soup was delicious and much needed on the cold, windy day. Entree was mussels, also delicious.

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  15. Franc

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Food was good, hanger steak portion was sizable! However, service was some of the worst I’ve had in NYC. Arrived right when they opened for brunch at 11:30, and it was if they forgot about us. Slow to bring water and then coffee, took forever to come back and take our order. The maître d’/manager cleared my friend’s soup appetizer and asked if we had more food coming (since we were almost the only people there, he should’ve known, and since we already had been given steak knives it should’ve been apparent). It then took a really long time for the entrees to come out. We almost got up to check on our food, but just then our hanger steak finally came out, at 12:28. It shouldn’t take an hour to be served brunch when the house is practically empty! Finally got out of there at like 1:00. Even a leisurely lunch in France doesn’t take that long—if it does it should be because we’re lingering, not because the staff is inattentive, as it was here

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic restaurant The food is excellent. Kevin the host is terrific

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  17. gourmetgal

    New York Area

    411 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    411 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I can always find something on the menu that's enticing and everyone who works there is so helpful. I had the rack of lamb special and it was delicious. The outdoor seating continues to be comfortable even as the weather grows colder, so they will likely see a lot of me in the coming months.

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  18. MarilynE

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Food took too long to prepare We waited for appetizer and the long time for meal. And apple tart in was frozen and had to be heated. Crust was soggy

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  19. RichardW

    New York Area

    98 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a classic French brasserie. All of your favorite dishes are on the menu. No modern fancy and creative recipes. Service was very good. The weather was very nice, so the outdoor seating was wonderful. All of our food was simply excellent.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this place with my family goes out all the time to eat

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  21. EmilyM

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Terrific place for work lunch or dinner with friends or special occasions.

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  22. DianaGG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a gem in my neighborhood and I can’t believe I hadn’t been here sooner. Great service, good for dates, groups and families with older kids. ❤️

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  23. FranceneK

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The steak frites is our favorite and their soups are good too.

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  24. Docdub

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As close as it gets to dining in. Paris. Great basic bistro food and professional service.

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  25. JSW228

    New York Area

    95 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food is always consistently delicious and well plated. Service was friendly and fun. The tables are quite close together and you do get the sense of being packed in and eavesdropping on neighbors' conversations.

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  26. wordpictur

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hardest thing for a restaurant to do is deliver good food and great service over and over. Jacques does.

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  27. MaryB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful atmosphere, delicious food, good service, cozy. Hard to beat French cooking. I love this place and will return, many times, I hope!

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  28. JJML

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jacques is our go-to restaurant with friends. It is always a lovely meal out in every respect.

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  29. wordpictur

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service and one of the best French wine lists in NYC. Jacques is consistently great.

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  30. LSMD

    New York Area

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Jacques never disappoints. Food and service are excellent.

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  31. Robertson

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    A very enjoyable evening. Food, service and ambiance were authentic. We will return!

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  32. Docdub

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic French bistro. Close as you can get to Paris without leaving home. Always a pleasant place to eat.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing here. Visited for our Anniversary and was well worth it :)

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  34. gourmetgal

    New York Area

    411 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    411 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    With comfortable outdoor dining getting harder to find, I'm delighted to have been introduced to Jacques. Their menu doesn't change much, but it has a lovely selection of plates so I always find something that appeals to me. They are known for their mussels which are plump and flavorful. The one in cream is my favorite. I've also had their salads and stew and they were tasty too. The servers are knowledgeable and appropriately attentive. They'll help you select a good glass of wine if you need a recommendation. I wish the tables were a tad bigger, but then it wouldn't feel as spacious.

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  35. EzequielC

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The salmon did not taste as fresh as it should have! But the Nicoise salad was great!

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  36. GMFF

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Consistent mainstay of quality, ambience, staff

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  37. FloraZ

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Too many flies flying around… we had to chase away the flies all the time..

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  38. jcstrib

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I love this restaurant. It is a neighborhood favorite and I am never disappointed!

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  39. LynnS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice environment;classic country French feeling. Good service without overbearing servers. Very pleasant. Brunch was very tasty, nice creativity without over-the-top showiness.

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  40. Gknowmad

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    I understand it was Bastille Day, but we showed up for our reservation, and were not seated until about 20-30 minutes after our reservation time. While my steak was excellent, my companion's fish was pretty dry, and the accompanying brussel sprouts all but inedible. The staff was really hustling, and I appreciate that, but if your tables are booked, and you can't fit people in, it's probably not such a great idea to show on Open Table that there are reservations fully available every 15 minutes on a night like Bastille Day. With so many quality French restaurants on the UES, I'm not so sure I would return to this one.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Jacques Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 327-2272.

Jacques Brasserie is rated 4.6 stars by 1324 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jacques Brasserie

204-206 E 85th Street, New York, NY 10028

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot, 85th and 2nd Avenue.
  • Public transit
    4,5,6 Trains.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 327-2272
  • Catering
    Groups of 8 & up
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties from 8 to 75 people.
  • Private party contact
    Info@jacquesbrasserie.com: (212) 327-2272
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