Diners' Choice: French restaurants in New York State

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Updated June 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!

The Bocuse Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America

4.9

4.9 (4526)

$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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judy

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful - a foodies delight. I felt like crying it was so experiential - and lovely to see a new crop of dedicated hospitality and food young people with a wonderful goal.

Bistro Ete

4.9

4.9 (1018)

$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.

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mark

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic dinner. Ari and Liz made are phenomenal owners that make you so welcome. Food was amazing, service top notch and the grappa second to none! Great night.

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Foie Gras Friday's

Sunflower Café & Bakery

4.7

4.7 (144)

$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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Douglas

Dined 7 days ago

A lovely “haunt” locally. Love everything about this restaurant. The folks, the ambiance, the service and of course the food. My husband and I always enjoyed LeSoir and were very apprehensive about Sunflower in the beginning, For sure they have quelled that feeling and we have been there several times, Brunch is delicious and certainly we enjoy every minute of dinner. From the delicious bread that comes to your table (without extra charge) to the Entres that are wonderful. Visit this great little place for sure!

Hunter The Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (671)

$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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CarolVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Fathers Day dinner was terrific! Swordfish, Tuna, and Halibut were enjoyed by all! Special rigatoni pasta with spicy sausage was outrageous! Francisco and Leo took very good care of us and as always, made our experience memorable.

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4.7

4.7 (1117)

$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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DanaVIP

Dined on May 30, 2025

Every single time 292 kills it - best French restaurant in the state - thank you!

La P'tite Framboise

4.8

4.8 (1499)

$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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DennisVIP

Dined 7 days ago

From the pate and warm French bread that comes right away, to the drinks and amazing food that arrives thanks to the reasonably quick and diligent service , a trip to P'tit Framboise is like going to Paris (or Belgium, esp. due to the beer!). Their Monday Mussels is amazing, and their daily specials are all great. The Onion Soup is PERFECT.

Aperitif Bistro - Rockville Centre

4.7

4.7 (862)

$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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lawrence

Dined on May 30, 2025

Excellent atmosphere and great service, love the oysters!

Ruby's Oyster Bar and Bistro

4.7

4.7 (1415)

$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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Kim

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food, wonderful staff and great music! Special place!

La Crémaillère

4.8

4.8 (86)

$31 to $50

French

Bedford

About the restaurant

Welcome to La Crémaillère.

La Cremaillere is a French fine dining restaurant since 1947 located in an original 1750 farmhouse.

Located about 40 miles north of Manhattan, a stone's throw from Greenwich, Connecticut.

La Cremaillere restaurant has an intimate and European decor with a fresh approach to the hallmarks of quintessential French cooking and dining. The perfect place to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or easter and mother day celebartion.

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BillVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always a gracious experience. Foods great, service staff warm and attentive, and we love the old wall coverings. A+

La Coquille

4.8

4.8 (1218)

$50 and over

French

Manhasset

About the restaurant

While honoring the great traditions that La Coquille was built on, we are in the midst of taking things to another level!

Now, and moving forward, our guests will enjoy two great concepts. On one side, we are dishing up a provocative selection of modern European cuisine… On the other, a bar and lounge… serving an eclectic mix of Tapas, and the finest cocktails anywhere.

Combined, we offer something for everyone. Whether it’s a stylish dinner for two, or a casual gathering of friends… we know what you like!

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LaureenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Nice elegant ambiance with very good old style professional service Really a delight and food was excellent as were drinks.

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