Chez Fifi

Yes, Chez Fifi is an excellent spot for a date night. The restaurant offers an intimate, Parisian-inspired dining room with attentive service and a warm, elegant vibe that many guests describe as perfect for special occasions. Consider asking for a table upstairs in the Salon de Fifi a l’Étage if you prefer a slightly quieter, lounge-like setting. Expect a polished, somewhat pricey French bistro experience with standout dishes like steak frites, roast chicken, and decadent desserts.

Portions at Chez Fifi tend to be generous and shareable, guests often order a mix of starters and mains to sample. Several comments note hearty mains (steak frites, roast chicken) and plentiful sides like the pommes Fifi, while appetizers such as crab and tuna are also popular to share. If you’re sharing, two to three plates for two people is a common approach; ask your server for recommendations on pacing.

The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 pm to 10:45 pm. If you’re planning a visit, book ahead, reservations can be competitive, and special events (like cardmember experiences) may affect availability.

Families do dine at Chez Fifi and the team can be accommodating, but the room is intimate and tables are close together. Guests have celebrated birthdays and brought teens or young children; staff have also helped accommodate babies. If you need accessible seating or have a family request, call ahead so the team can advise and try to seat you appropriately (upstairs lounge is often quieter and roomier).

The best time depends on what you want: for a lively Parisian buzz, weekend evenings and prime dinner hours are ideal; for a quieter experience, request an upstairs table in the Salon or aim for an earlier weekday dinner. The restaurant is open Tue–Sat, and many guests say later reservations or seating upstairs feel calmer and more relaxed.

Chez Fifi feels like a cozy, Parisian bistro with elegant, clubby design, warm, intimate, and often lively. Many guests call it romantic and stylish, praising the ambiance, though several note the dining room can get quite loud when busy. If you prefer a calmer mood, request the upstairs salon which guests report is more relaxed.

Business casual. Guests typically dress smartly for the intimate, upscale French-bistro setting, think polished, comfortable attire suitable for a special night out.

Yes, the team at Chez Fifi is often accommodating with special requests. For private-dining needs or larger party arrangements, email reservations@chezfifinyc.com. For simpler requests (seating preferences, celebrations, dietary needs), call the restaurant ahead of your reservation so staff can note them; many guests report thoughtful, personalized service for birthdays and other occasions.

Families do dine here, and guests have successfully brought teens and celebrated birthdays with children. That said, Chez Fifi is an intimate, higher-end French bistro with closely spaced tables and a refined menu, there isn’t a kids’ menu mentioned. If visiting with young children, consider an early seating or the upstairs salon and call ahead to discuss any accommodations.

Weeknights (Tuesday–Thursday) are often the best choice if you want a slightly quieter, more relaxed experience and easier availability, the restaurant is open Tue–Sat for dinner. If you want the full lively scene, Friday or Saturday evenings deliver the buzzy Parisian vibe, but expect more noise and tougher reservations.

Chez Fifi is rated 4.8 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

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