Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

Name: Brasserie Cognac Midtown East
Address: 517 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10017-1204
Telephone: (212) 392-5976
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

187 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 35 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato opened Brasserie Cognac de Monsieur Ballon in April 2008. The duo brought their love for French culture and cuisine to New York City and gave the Big Apple an authentic slice of such, with a brasserie style menu combining French classics with modern creations.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Café, Dining Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 392-5976
Website
https://www.brasseriecognac.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
517 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017-1204
Area
Midtown East
Cross Street
Corner of East 48th Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cheese PuffsUSD 0.00
Appetizers
- SmallUSD 12.00
- LargeUSD 17.00
Basket of Calamari*USD 19.00
Appetizers
Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart*USD 19.00
Appetizers
Croque Monsieur*USD 22.00
Appetizers
Croque Madame*USD 25.00
Appetizers
Our Fabulous Tuna Tart*USD 25.00
Appetizers
Avocado Toast*USD 18.00
Appetizers
- ONE Sunny Side UpUSD 3.00
- ONE ScrambledUSD 3.00
- ONE PoachedUSD 3.00
- ONE Over EasyUSD 3.00
- ONE Medium Over EasyUSD 3.00
- TWO Sunny Side UpUSD 6.00
- TWO ScrambledUSD 6.00
- TWO PoachedUSD 6.00
- TWO Over EasyUSD 6.00
- TWO Medium Over EasyUSD 6.00
Yellowfin Tuna TartareUSD 0.00
Appetizers
- Appetizer sizeUSD 22.00
- Main course sizeUSD 32.00
Steak Tartare*USD 0.00
Appetizers
- Appetizer sizeUSD 25.00
- Main Course sizeUSD 35.00

Soup and Pasta

Rigatoni Vodka BurrataUSD 29.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Club SandwichUSD 24.00
Crispy Chicken SandUSD 24.00
Waygu BurgerUSD 25.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Blue CheeseUSD 2.00
- CheddarUSD 2.00
- GruyereUSD 2.00
- SwissUSD 2.00
- BaconUSD 2.00
- SaladUSD 2.00
- Foie grasUSD 15.00
- Black and BlueUSD 0.00
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
Salmon Burger*USD 27.00
Specials
- Black and BlueUSD 0.00
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium WellUSD 0.00
- Well DoneUSD 0.00
Roast Beef SandwichUSD 26.00

Main Courses

Salads

Salade Verte*USD 17.00
Salads
- Extra DressingUSD 0.00
- Dressing On SideUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
Spinach and Avocado*USD 20.00
Salads
- Extra DressingUSD 0.00
- Dressing On SideUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
Nicoise Salad*USD 25.00
Salads
- Canned TunaUSD 0.00
- Extra DressingUSD 0.00
- Dressing On SideUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
Our Signature Chicken Salad*USD 26.00
Salads
- Extra DressingUSD 0.00
- Dressing On SideUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
Grilled Octopus SaladUSD 27.00
Salads
- Extra DressingUSD 0.00
- Dressing On SideUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
Tuna Poke BowlUSD 27.00
- Extra DressingUSD 0.00
- Dressing On SideUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00
Kale Quinoa BowlUSD 21.00
- Extra DressingUSD 0.00
- Dressing On SideUSD 0.00
- No DressingUSD 0.00

Side Dishes

French Fries*USD 12.00
Sides
Braised Seasonal Vegetables*USD 12.00
Sides
Haricot Verts*USD 12.00
Sides
Sauteed Spinach*USD 12.00
Sides
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes*USD 12.00
Sides
Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00
Sides
Truffle FriesUSD 14.00
Sides
Bread & ButterUSD 7.00

What 187 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Brasserie Cognac Midtown East offers a charming slice of Paris in the heart of New York City. With a "perfect breakfast menu" and "wonderful attentive staff," it caters to both casual and celebratory occasions. The "incredible" food and "great location" make it a standout choice for French cuisine lovers.

187 Reviews

D
Dimitri
VIP
Orlando
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service was terrible!! Waiters see you but they don’t serve!! Very bad!!
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Chris
New York City
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place NEVER disappoints. Great food, the special Beef Wellington was out of this world and worth the trip into New York on New Year's eve.
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Benjamin
VIP
New York City
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We scheduled today’s lunch at Brasserie Cognac because of Open Table’s review noting good salads. My wife enjoyed her chopped salad, because it was so good and large, she requested a take home container. I must compliment the coconut sorbet which was outstanding. The waiter told us the sorbets were made in their kitchen. We will return!
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Elliott
VIP
Washington DC
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The quiche was delicious, but the food overall felt overpriced for the portion sizes. For example, a side of fries is $12, and an iced tea is $6 with no free refills—so having two iced teas will set you back $12.
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Dustin
Las Vegas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was really good (A little over priced, even for NYC standards) but expected for Christmas Day. Service was extremely poor. We came in the morning and wasn’t crazy busy yet. After placing our order and getting food, the next time we seen our server was when he brought us our ticket…Never had a refill on coffee or even got any water…He made a point to say we didn’t have to leave a tip because it was already added (20%)…Management needs to train servers on how to service a table with customers…Merry Christmas!
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Stephen
VIP
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch near hotel. Authentic French fare
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Stacy
New York City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on 24 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The team didn't seem very accommodating. They forgot certain items that were ordered .
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alison
New York City
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Several members of my family had a holiday brunch here on what turned out to be an EXTREMELY cold day. Even though they have a dual door system (both heavy) with a vestibule between them about 10 feet long, every time the door opened there was a noticeable reduction in temperature throughout the restaurant. It is a a traditional French brasserie and the food is quite good. The service was very attentive. It was quite pricy for what was offered, though.
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jerrold
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was an awful experience, and the staff was as rude as anyone could be.
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Francine
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu. Food delicious. Quiet and relaxing vibe. attentive staff
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FAQs

Brasserie Cognac Midtown East offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 392-5976.

Brasserie Cognac Midtown East is rated 4.3 stars by 187 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

517 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017-1204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Corner of East 48th Street
Area
Midtown East
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, Café, Dining Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.brasseriecognac.com/
Phone number
(212) 392-5976

Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Steak Tartare

Salmon Burger

Salmon Benedict

Appetizers

Cheese PuffsUSD 0.00

Basket of Calamari*USD 19.00

Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart*USD 19.00

Croque Monsieur*USD 22.00

Croque Madame*USD 25.00

Our Fabulous Tuna Tart*USD 25.00

Avocado Toast*USD 18.00

Yellowfin Tuna TartareUSD 0.00

Steak Tartare*USD 0.00

Soup and Pasta

Rigatoni Vodka BurrataUSD 29.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Club SandwichUSD 24.00

Crispy Chicken SandUSD 24.00

Waygu BurgerUSD 25.00

Salmon Burger*USD 27.00

Roast Beef SandwichUSD 26.00

Main Courses

Salads

Salade Verte*USD 17.00

Spinach and Avocado*USD 20.00

Nicoise Salad*USD 25.00

Our Signature Chicken Salad*USD 26.00

Grilled Octopus SaladUSD 27.00

Tuna Poke BowlUSD 27.00

Kale Quinoa BowlUSD 21.00

Side Dishes

French Fries*USD 12.00

Braised Seasonal Vegetables*USD 12.00

Haricot Verts*USD 12.00

Sauteed Spinach*USD 12.00

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes*USD 12.00

Brussel SproutsUSD 12.00

Truffle FriesUSD 14.00

Bread & ButterUSD 7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Brasserie Cognac Midtown East offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Brasserie Cognac Midtown East restaurant rated?

Is Brasserie Cognac Midtown East currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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