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

183 Reviews

$30 and under

French

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Cheese PuffsUS$0.00
Appetizers
- SmallUS$12.00
- LargeUS$17.00
Basket of Calamari*US$19.00
Appetizers
Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart*US$19.00
Appetizers
Croque Monsieur*US$22.00
Appetizers
Croque Madame*US$25.00
Appetizers
Our Fabulous Tuna Tart*US$25.00
Appetizers
Avocado Toast*US$18.00
Appetizers
- ONE Sunny Side UpUS$3.00
- ONE ScrambledUS$3.00
- ONE PoachedUS$3.00
- ONE Over EasyUS$3.00
- ONE Medium Over EasyUS$3.00
- TWO Sunny Side UpUS$6.00
- TWO ScrambledUS$6.00
- TWO PoachedUS$6.00
- TWO Over EasyUS$6.00
- TWO Medium Over EasyUS$6.00
Yellowfin Tuna TartareUS$0.00
Appetizers
- Appetizer sizeUS$22.00
- Main course sizeUS$32.00
Steak Tartare*US$0.00
Appetizers
- Appetizer sizeUS$25.00
- Main Course sizeUS$35.00

Soup and Pasta

Rigatoni Vodka BurrataUS$29.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Club SandwichUS$24.00
Crispy Chicken SandUS$24.00
Waygu BurgerUS$25.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Blue CheeseUS$2.00
- CheddarUS$2.00
- GruyereUS$2.00
- SwissUS$2.00
- BaconUS$2.00
- SaladUS$2.00
- Foie grasUS$15.00
- Black and BlueUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Salmon Burger*US$27.00
Specials
- Black and BlueUS$0.00
- RareUS$0.00
- Medium RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Medium WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00
Roast Beef SandwichUS$26.00

Main Courses

Salads

Salade Verte*US$17.00
Salads
- Extra DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On SideUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
Spinach and Avocado*US$20.00
Salads
- Extra DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On SideUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
Nicoise Salad*US$25.00
Salads
- Canned TunaUS$0.00
- Extra DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On SideUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
Our Signature Chicken Salad*US$26.00
Salads
- Extra DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On SideUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
Grilled Octopus SaladUS$27.00
Salads
- Extra DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On SideUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
Tuna Poke BowlUS$27.00
- Extra DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On SideUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00
Kale Quinoa BowlUS$21.00
- Extra DressingUS$0.00
- Dressing On SideUS$0.00
- No DressingUS$0.00

Side Dishes

French Fries*US$12.00
Sides
Braised Seasonal Vegetables*US$12.00
Sides
Haricot Verts*US$12.00
Sides
Sauteed Spinach*US$12.00
Sides
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes*US$12.00
Sides
Brussel SproutsUS$12.00
Sides
Truffle FriesUS$14.00
Sides
Bread & ButterUS$7.00

What 183 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
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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.

183 Reviews

E
Elliott
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch near hotel. Authentic French fare
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alison
New York City
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 on December 17, 2024
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
VIP
Chicago
142 reviews
3.0
142 reviews
Dined on December 16, 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 December 15, 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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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 183 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 23 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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Steak Tartare

Salmon Burger

Salmon Benedict

Appetizers

Cheese PuffsUS$0.00

Basket of Calamari*US$19.00

Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart*US$19.00

Croque Monsieur*US$22.00

Croque Madame*US$25.00

Our Fabulous Tuna Tart*US$25.00

Avocado Toast*US$18.00

Yellowfin Tuna TartareUS$0.00

Steak Tartare*US$0.00

Soup and Pasta

Rigatoni Vodka BurrataUS$29.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Club SandwichUS$24.00

Crispy Chicken SandUS$24.00

Waygu BurgerUS$25.00

Salmon Burger*US$27.00

Roast Beef SandwichUS$26.00

Main Courses

Salads

Salade Verte*US$17.00

Spinach and Avocado*US$20.00

Nicoise Salad*US$25.00

Our Signature Chicken Salad*US$26.00

Grilled Octopus SaladUS$27.00

Tuna Poke BowlUS$27.00

Kale Quinoa BowlUS$21.00

Side Dishes

French Fries*US$12.00

Braised Seasonal Vegetables*US$12.00

Haricot Verts*US$12.00

Sauteed Spinach*US$12.00

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes*US$12.00

Brussel SproutsUS$12.00

Truffle FriesUS$14.00

Bread & ButterUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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