Diners' Choice: French restaurants in New York State

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall French cuisine in New York State? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bistro Ete

4.9

4.9 (1008)

$50 and over

French

Southampton

About the restaurant

Bistro Eté is everything you long for in a restaurant tucked away in a quaint spot in The Mill Center. Transformed by Interior Designer Karen Gorman to reflect an understated chic and comfortable style that transports you to the Coast of France. This unpretentious dining experience celebrates food and wine in a setting for all the senses yet does not compete with the flavors.

Chef Arie, inspired by his Cypriot heritage, formal training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and his years working under Two Star Michelin Chef Philippe Da Silva in Provence, presents cuisine reflective of this coastal style. Longtime customers can still indulge in his classic dishes such as escargot, striped bass with champagne truffle sauce and his own dry aged steaks. Of course Chef Arie’s menu will include many mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian dishes driven by altering his favorite recipes for his vegetarian wife.

Top review

Cody

Dined 2 days ago

Everything and everyone were amazing from the food to the people. They treated our girl like a princess. Highly recommend spoiling your dog here and yourself!

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Experience

Foie Gras Friday's

The Bocuse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

4.9

4.9 (4502)

$31 to $50

French

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

Sleek and strikingly contemporary, The Bocuse Restaurant is named for the most famous chef in France, Paul Bocuse. Here, CIA students re-imagine the execution of classic French cuisine through the lens of ultra-modern cooking techniques under the instruction of world-class faculty. Enjoy casual yet sophisticated service alongside an exceptional French wine list and innovative cocktail program during your unique and exciting dining experience.

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John

Dined 3 days ago

A fantastic experience, the food and service are superb and it is a great value.

Sunflower Café & Bakery

4.9

4.9 (138)

$31 to $50

French

Bayport

About the restaurant

MOTHER'S DAY, MAY 11TH, We are serving DINNER ALL DAY 12-7PM!

Dinner on Sunday from 12PM-7PM & Brunch 12PM-3PM!
Parties of 5 or more should CALL (631) 472-9090 to make a reservation with us!

Chef Stacé of Sunflower Café is keeping the tastes of France in Bayport, serving authentic French Cuisine with fragrant and farm fresh ingredients. Enjoy an absolutely delicious selection of French classics like Moules Frites, Clams Casino, French Onion Soup, and our signature homemade Quiches. On Sunday you can look forward to an early dinner of Escargot, Oysters Rockefeller, Frog Legs, Rack of Lamb, succulent Roasted Duck L'Orange, or a juicy Steak Au Poivre. Our beautiful patio is breezy and charming, with a warm glow in the evening. Tables are where life happens; we look forward to welcoming you to ours!

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Steven

Dined on May 9, 2025

Lovely restaurant with great service and food. The beef orange salad was amazing, and the duck was cooked perfectly. Great selections of house made desserts that were all divine. We will definitely be back!

La P'tite Framboise

4.8

4.8 (1481)

$31 to $50

French

Port Washington

About the restaurant

La Petite Framboise is a local favorite in Port Washington. We serve classic bistro fare in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
IMPORTANT:
OPENTABLE reservations are for INDOOR dining ONLY. If you would like an outdoor seating, please call us at (516)767-7164.
Our outdoor seating area is very small, so we are not able to adapt to guest requests on OPENTABLE.

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Dr. Stanley J.

Dined 7 days ago

We always thoroughly enjoy dinners here! Highly recommended!

Aperitif Bistro - Rockville Centre

4.6

4.6 (859)

$30 and under

French

Rockville Centre

About the restaurant

Bienvenue!

You can now experience the best in French bistro cuisine a mere stone's throw from our sister restaurants Sage Bistro Moderne in Woodbury and, where our experienced chefs conspire to whet your appetite.

With our wide selection of wines and spirits, and offering brunch, lunch and dinner menus, Aperitif Bistro & Wine Bar is a principal player in the Rockville Centre's emerging culinary identity and we are ready to welcome you.

Whether you sample our taste-teasing mid-day fare or enjoy a cocktail with early afternoon appetizers, or a good Côtes du Rhône with a traditional bistro dinner, whether you patronize our scrumptious weekend brunch, engage us to cater a special event, or bring your office for a breakfast or luncheon meeting, you will find something to love.

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Jason

Dined on May 11, 2025

Visit was for Mother’s Day. Experienced great service and good food! Will visit the establishment again.

Hunter The Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (662)

$31 to $50

French

East Norwich

About the restaurant

Located in East Norwich, Hunter Restaurant fuses Classic French Technique with the bold flavors and traditions of the Mediterranean. The chef driven menu, amplified by market inspired specials, transforms contemporary ingredients into modern expression. From the high sculpted walnut ceiling to the flowing serpentine Onyx bar, the restaurant is inviting and alluring. The ambient space is designed by James Beard Award winning hospitality architects Bentel and Bentel. This design provides the perfect backdrop for Hunter's signature classic plates

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lina

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and excellent service. Leo makes you feel welcomed and like an friend. Staff is gracious, professional and not intrusive but attentive. Food is delicious and service not rushed. Even though the tables were full of guests you can still have a conversation and not feel that the room is too noisy for conversation.

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Ruby's Oyster Bar and Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1408)

$31 to $50

French

Rye

About the restaurant

Ruby's is a brilliant gem in downtown Rye. It is chic, casual and comfortable. It charms guests with its varied menu, friendly and professional service, and its lively ambience. Ruby's stylish décor showcases an authentic zinc bar from Paris, beaded chandeliers and ruby red drapes. From its coffered ceiling and tasseled sconces down to its marble mosaic floor, no precious stone has been left unturned.

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Mark

Dined 5 days ago

5 Star Food and Service. You cant go wrong if you pick Ruby’s. Definitely One of The Best in Westchester. Highly Recommend!

Brasserie 292

4.8

4.8 (1111)

$31 to $50

French

Poughkeepsie

About the restaurant

Brasserie 292 combines the old-world charm of Poughkeepsie's historic Main Street district with a timeless, classic Brasserie fare. Diners can choose from a menu that boasts an impressive range of selections, from our Raw Bar to the Prime Boneless Ribeye, and includes a diverse wine and beer list. Once a popular garment destination, our inviting dining room has been transformed into a spacious haven that can accommodate over 80 people. We have a simple philosophy at Brasserie 292: use fine, local ingredients coupled with traditional cookery to create an incomparable and exceptional dining experience.

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Janet

Dined 3 days ago

This place never disappoints! Great food, vibe, interior decor & service. Like being in Paris. Do it!

L'Etoile

4.7

4.7 (51)

$50 and over

French

East Norwich

About the restaurant

At L’Étoile, we celebrate the art of French gastronomy with a menu crafted to delight the senses.
Step inside and discover a beautifully restored space that honors the storied past of this iconic property while offering a sophisticated, inviting ambiance. Whether you’re joining us for an intimate dinner, a celebratory gathering, or simply to savor an exquisite glass of wine, L’Étoile promises a dining experience as timeless as it is unforgettable.
We can’t wait to welcome you to L’Étoile, where history, community, and culinary artistry come together to create something truly extraordinary. Bon appétit!

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Kathy

Dined on May 15, 2025

The food was delicious and service was excellent.

Sage Bistro Moderne - Woodbury

4.7

4.7 (1297)

$31 to $50

French

Woodbury

About the restaurant

Offering delectable French cuisine, a welcoming atmosphere, and a skilled staff, you won't want to miss this experience!

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chrisVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Dining at Sage is always enjoyable. The food is always good and reasonably priced. The service is excellent especially if you’re lucky enough to have Renee as your waiter. He is so friendly and helpful.

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