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Frere de Lys

3.9 (56)
$30 and under
French
1685 First Avenue, New York, NY 10128

About this restaurant

Frere De Lys is a French eatery that also serves select popular European dishes. The restaurant is open for brunch, lunch and dinner services. Frere De Lys has a simple white interior that creates a home-like ambience for diners. The pop of color is added with some splendid artwork décor. The restaurant offers prompt service and the wait staff is generally responsive. The Frere De Lys serves a detailed brunch menu along with a special frittata for the day. The lunch and dinner menus consist of a wide variety of salads, pasta, seafood, lamb, and chicken meals. The customers usually prefer the scallops and veggies, the rack of lamb, the sirloin steak with mushroom sauce and the croquet madame. Wines, cocktails and desserts are also available off the menu.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, French American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am -5:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    Bet 87th and 88th St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    4 5 6 6X 86 St.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 56 people are saying

Frere de Lys reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.0Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 0.6Value

NoiseModerate

56 Reviews
  1. Nick VIP

    New York City47 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 1, 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Last night restaurant has closed for good Will miss you

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  2. PollyannaR

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super good paleo food and perfect service

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  3. SeanS VIP

    Pittsburgh / Western PA10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 8, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was bland and tasteless. I would not return.

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  4. Skip VIP

    New York City45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our dinner. Very good service. Great ownership. Extremely friendly and attentive.

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  5. BJCampion

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 16, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, welcoming service from the first step into the door. Made to order Bloody Mary was delicious with just the right amount of spiciness. Crepes equally delicious and generously portioned. We had a delightful time on our first experience. Already planning to return.

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  6. Nick VIP

    New York City47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 29, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good local French Bistro

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  7. tenaflyeasy

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 6, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Moules M. were the most blan I have ever had, over the last 60 years. No wine flavor, no garlic favor. I did ask that no additional salt be added, but the waiter never told me that would mean they would be in a bland stock.

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  8. Authentic

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service unconventional, but good, as it felt like we were having dinner at someone's home. It also felt like a neighborhood corner. The food was quite good and reasonable. I would definitely go back.

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  9. NoName VIP

    New York City49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 16, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been going to Frere de Lys since it opened. It's a great addition to the neighborhood, small and friendly with wonderful food and very attentive owners and staff. They also make a great martini!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 1, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I dont know if the french just like their food dry and burnt, but that was my experience. The chicken we got was dry and the honey cake had burnt portions. The place is pricey and I would not recommend it. Even if the food was cheaper, I would not recommend it. It is not inedible but there are tons of better places.

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FAQs

Frere de Lys offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 861-2793.

Frere de Lys is rated 3.9 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. New York City
  4. Manhattan
  5. Upper East Side

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1685 First Avenue, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bet 87th and 88th St
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am -5:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    4 5 6 6X 86 St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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