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Bastille Day July 14th
New York

Bastille Day is a French national holiday held on July 14, celebrating the storming of the Bastille in 1789 and marking the start of the French Revolution. The day commemorates the fall of the monarch and the rise of the modern republic for French citizens. Join in the festivities at these New York restaurants.

Bar Tabac

French

12/20

128 Smith St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-923-0918 |

Indulge in classic French favorites at this friendly neighborhood joint. More...

Benoit

French

15/20

Dining Room at Benoit, New York, NY

60 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
646-943-7373 |

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Alain Ducasse's casual Midtown bistro takes Francophiles’ taste buds to the City of Light. More...

Brasserie Cognac

French

13/20

Dining Room at Brasserie Cognac, New York, NY

1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
212-757-3600 |

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Classic French dishes and more than 100 varieties of the restaurant's signature spirit. More...

Brasserie Julien

French

13/20

1422 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10028
212-744-6327 |

French cuisine from Phillipe Feret on the Upper East Side. More...

Bubble Lounge

Champagne Bar

Quick Bite

Dining Room at Bubble Lounge, New York, NY

228 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-431-3433 |

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You needn't have a passion for the fizzy stuff to love this lounge---you just need enough cash to fit in. More...

Cafe Noir

Mediterranean

11/20

32 Grand St.
New York, NY 10013
212-431-7910

All the spice and mystery of the Mediterranean. More...

Ceci-Cela

Bakery

Quick Bite

55 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012
212-274-9179 |

Where the pain au chocolate and other pastries seem freshly arrived from Paris. More...

Cercle Rouge

French

14/20

241 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-226-6252 |

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Elegant French bistro worthy of TriBeCa offering innovative interpretations of classic dishes. More...

Chez Lucienne

French

12/20

308 Lenox Ave.
New York, NY 10027
212-289-5555 |

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Harlem’s first French bistro sits on its busiest shopping street. More...

Fig & Olive

Mediterranean

13/20

Dining Room at Fig & Olive, New York, NY

420 W. 13th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-924-1200 |

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The Mediterranean and the Meatpacking District collide. More...

Flute

Champagne Bar

13/20

205 W. 54th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-265-5169 |

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Just when you thought there weren't enough chic Champagne bars, Flute is just the Deco place. More...

Gaby

French

13/20

Dining Room at Gaby, New York, NY

Sofitel
44 W. 45th St.
New York, NY 10036
212-782-3040 |

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Along with New York artwork this French brasserie offers specialties like bouillabaisse and onion soup. More...

Gascogne

French

13/20

158 Eighth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-675-6564 |

This Chelsea eatery’s authentic, regional fare lives up to its Southwestern French roots. More...

Jules Bistro

French

12/20

65 St. Mark's Pl.
New York, NY 10003
212-477-5560 |

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Jazzy Parisian-style bistro beckons expats and Francophiles to the East Village. More...

La Bonne Soupe

Café

13/20

48 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-586-7650 |

More than just soup at this casual bistro---everything from burgers with Gruyère to steak frites. More...

L'Absinthe

French

14/20

227 E. 67th St.
New York, NY 10021
212-794-4950 |

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This Upper East Side bistro has been serving authentic French cuisine for more than a decade. More...

Le Magnifique

French

No Rating

1022 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10021
212-879-6190 |

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French bistro fare---from escargots bourguignon to whole grilled duarade---on the Upper East Side. More...

Le Singe Vert

French

12/20

160 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-366-4100 |

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French bistro in Chelsea with friendly and efficient service. More...

L'ybane

Mediterranean

13/20

709 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10036
212-582-2012 |

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Chic southern Mediterranean cuisine with some French twists. More...

Lyon

French

13/20

118 Greenwich Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212-242-5966 |

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This West Village eatery is a nightly celebration of more than just its namesake city. More...

Madison Bistro

French

12/20

238 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-447-1919 |

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A trustworthy option for traditional bistro favorites on Madison Avenue. More...

Opia

International

13/20

Renaissance New York Hotel 57
130 E. 57th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-688-3939 |

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Dining in the space designed by Etienne Coffiner is an experience in itself. More...

Plein Sud

French

13/20

85 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10007
212-204-5555 |

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French classics meet TriBeCa. More...

Provence En Boite

French

No Rating

Dining Room at Provence En Boite, Brooklyn, NY

263 Smith St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-797-0707 |

Provence En Boite offers a taste of France in Brooklyn. More...

Restaurant Jean-Louis

French

16/20

Dining Room at Restaurant Jean-Louis, Greenwich, CT

61 Lewis St.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-622-8450 |

Chef-owner Jean-Louis Gerin showcases his "nouvelle classique" cuisine at his namesake restaurant. More...

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