Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

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   alison

   New York City

   36 reviews

   3.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   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

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   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 4 days ago

   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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   Janine

   VIP

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful place. Incredible service and amazing food!
   

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   Joanna

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Espectacular. La comida increíble y la atención también
   

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   Diane

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   Chicago

   142 reviews

   3.0

   142 reviews

   Dined on 16 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my most disappointing experience at the restaurant. The eggs Benedict were incorrectly poached. The french fries were not hot. The only redeeming thing was the chocolate soufflé at the end.
   

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   Katie

   New York City

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   This was our third time eating at Brasserie Cognac Midtown - we've loved our prior experiences, hence the third visit. We had a reservation for 11:45 on a Sunday - prime brunch time. It took 20 minutes for someone to acknowledge us standing there (not hyperbole). Once we were seated, service was slow and standoffish. Our food arrived cold and we waited longer than the tables around us (we were a four top, there was a party of six nearby and also two two tops). Overall it was a mediocre experience that was not worth the time or the price.
   

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   Joy

   New York City

   15 reviews

   1.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overpriced and small portions Much better places to eat in NYC midtown East
   

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   Amy

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The folks were kind and fun and made my daughter's birthday special. The fondu was incredible., the fries perfect. It took a pretty long time to get the main courses and by the time they came, a lot of it was cold and the kids didn't eat it. I asked to have my burger heated up, land et him know we were on a time crunch, but he said they would remake it- which was kind, but took more time. The desserts also took a lot of time, so much so that they covered the cost. Despite this, it was a wonderful place, perfect for folks who enjoy a cool atmosphere and are hoping to lounge for a good 2-3 hours.
   

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    Peter

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    New York City

    170 reviews

    4.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We enjoyed Cognac, its a nicely decored place that brings you to Paris. Service was good and the waiter was delightful. The French Onion soup was not great, ok. I enjoyed the Beouf Bourgonion, though i did not like that they substituted brussel sprouts for the pearl onions. The steak frites was pretty ordinary. Overall I liked Cognac, its a pretty good value considering how absurd prices have become. I gave it 4 out of 5 because they had no specials, out of creme brulee, out of croque monsieur. Maybe with the holidays they under stocked the kitchen.
    

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