Brasserie Cognac Midtown East

4.3

179 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Charming
Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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 Puffs$0.00
Appetizers
- Small$12.00
- Large$17.00
Basket of Calamari*$19.00
Appetizers
Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart*$19.00
Appetizers
Croque Monsieur*$22.00
Appetizers
Croque Madame*$25.00
Appetizers
Our Fabulous Tuna Tart*$25.00
Appetizers
Avocado Toast*$18.00
Appetizers
- ONE Sunny Side Up$3.00
- ONE Scrambled$3.00
- ONE Poached$3.00
- ONE Over Easy$3.00
- ONE Medium Over Easy$3.00
- TWO Sunny Side Up$6.00
- TWO Scrambled$6.00
- TWO Poached$6.00
- TWO Over Easy$6.00
- TWO Medium Over Easy$6.00
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$0.00
Appetizers
- Appetizer size$22.00
- Main course size$32.00
Steak Tartare*$0.00
Appetizers
- Appetizer size$25.00
- Main Course size$35.00

Soup and Pasta

Rigatoni Vodka Burrata$29.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Club Sandwich$24.00
Crispy Chicken Sand$24.00
Waygu Burger$25.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Blue Cheese$2.00
- Cheddar$2.00
- Gruyere$2.00
- Swiss$2.00
- Bacon$2.00
- Salad$2.00
- Foie gras$15.00
- Black and Blue$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Salmon Burger*$27.00
Specials
- Black and Blue$0.00
- Rare$0.00
- Medium Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Medium Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
Roast Beef Sandwich$26.00

Main Courses

Salads

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

Side Dishes

French Fries*$12.00
Sides
Braised Seasonal Vegetables*$12.00
Sides
Haricot Verts*$12.00
Sides
Sauteed Spinach*$12.00
Sides
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes*$12.00
Sides
Brussel Sprouts$12.00
Sides
Truffle Fries$14.00
Sides
Bread & Butter$7.00

What 179 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.

179 Reviews

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jerrold
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day 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
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 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 3 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 5 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
VIP
Chicago
142 reviews
3.0
142 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 December 13, 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 December 8, 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
VIP
New York City
170 reviews
4.0
170 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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James
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was very mediocre. Nice room but if you want a true French bistro look elsewhere
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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 179 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 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 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
Neighborhood
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 Puffs$0.00

Basket of Calamari*$19.00

Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart*$19.00

Croque Monsieur*$22.00

Croque Madame*$25.00

Our Fabulous Tuna Tart*$25.00

Avocado Toast*$18.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$0.00

Steak Tartare*$0.00

Soup and Pasta

Rigatoni Vodka Burrata$29.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Club Sandwich$24.00

Crispy Chicken Sand$24.00

Waygu Burger$25.00

Salmon Burger*$27.00

Roast Beef Sandwich$26.00

Main Courses

Salads

Salade Verte*$17.00

Spinach and Avocado*$20.00

Nicoise Salad*$25.00

Our Signature Chicken Salad*$26.00

Grilled Octopus Salad$27.00

Tuna Poke Bowl$27.00

Kale Quinoa Bowl$21.00

Side Dishes

French Fries*$12.00

Braised Seasonal Vegetables*$12.00

Haricot Verts*$12.00

Sauteed Spinach*$12.00

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes*$12.00

Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Truffle Fries$14.00

Bread & Butter$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Dining areas

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