The Paris Cafe

4.3

144 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Neighborhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

The Paris Cafe - one of New York City's Oldest Pubs - has been around since 1873. Located in the Historic South Street Seaport, steps away from the Brooklyn Bridge and right across the street from the East River, The Paris Cafe is a perfect blend of history, good food and strong drinks.

We have a Full Bar, Winter Cocktail Specials, Happy Hour Specials, serve a wide range of Craft Beers that change seasonally as well as Wines by the Glass and Bottle. Enjoy views of the Brooklyn Bridge, watch the ships go by on the East River while overlooking the cobblestone streets, or take in one of the many sporting events on one of our 12 Big Screen TVs.

The Paris Cafe was closed for 51 weeks after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy but it has been renovated (the magnificent Victorian back-bar has been restored and is returned to its original layout) and returns with a fresh look while keeping the old feel and vibe. Come on in for a pint or two!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, French American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 846-6270
Website
http://www.thepariscafenyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Throwing a Private Party at The Paris Cafe is never daunting especially with the assistance of our party planner. Whether a corporate event, birthday, and shower gatherings for friends alike, we’ll curate a party menu especially for you social butterflies out there; we chose only the very best to impress your guests and make your event memorable.
Private party contact
Peter O'Connell: (212) 240-9797

Location
119 South St, New York, NY 10038
Neighborhood
Financial District
Cross street
Peck Slip
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A, C, E • 4, 5 • J, M, Z <br /> or 2, 3 trains to Fulton Street/Broadway-Nassau Station, then walk east toward the Seaport and make <br /> a left on South Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Paris Mixed Seafood Chowder$10.00
Clams, Mussels and Vegetables in a Creamy Seafood Broth
Chicken Soup$9.00
Rich Chicken Broth, Braised Chicken, Vegetables
Spicy Three Bean Chili$12.00
Beef and Pork, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream
Garden Salad$9.00
Seasonal Vegetables, Sunflower Seeds, House Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad$11.00
Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Kale Caesar Salad$12.00
Caesar dressing, roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano
Tuna Nicoise Salad$18.00
Seared Ahi Tuna, Vegetables, Boiled Egg, Anchovy, House Vinaigrette

Chicken Wings$12.00
Asian Style or Traditional Buffalo
Chicken Fingers$12.00
Honey Mustard Sauce
Crispy Fried Calamari$12.00
Spicy Marinara Sauce
Crispy Fried Fresh Mozzarella$12.00
Spicy Marinara Sauce
Hummus Platter$12.00
Pita Bread, Fresh Vegetable Crutite
Lobster "Mac" and Cheese$14.00
4 Cheese Sauce, Orecchiette Pasta

Between the Bread

Served with Fries or Salad

Paris Burger$13.00
Choice of Cheese, Sesame Brioche Roll, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle
Turkey Burger$13.00
Choice of Cheese, Sesame Brioche Roll, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle
Beef Sliders$13.00
American Cheese, Bacon, Pickle
Portobello-Provolone Sandwich$12.00
Ciabatta Roll, Arugula, Tomato, Pickle
Grilled Cheese Sandwich$9.00
Brioche Bread, Choice of Cheese
Paris BLT$12.00
Ciabatta Roll, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.00
Ciabatta Roll, Butter Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle

House Favorites

Mussels and Chips$17.00
White Wine-Lemon Broth, French Fries
Fish and Chips$17.00
Batter Fried Cod Fish with French Fries and Homemade Tartar Sauce
Shepherd's Pie$17.00
Ground Beef in a Rich Gravy Sauce with Vegetables Topped With Golden Whipped Potato

Mains

Crispy Skin Salmon$19.00
Whipped Potato, Sautéed Greens, Citrus Sauce
Slow Braised Lamb Shank$20.00
Whipped Potato, Sautéed Greens, Red Wine Jus
Herb Roasted Half Chicken$18.00
Whipped Potato, Sautéed Greens, Chicken Jus
Pasta Orecchiette$18.00
Tomato Pesto, Fresh Burrata, Fresh Basil

Tasty Sides

Creamy Whipped Potato$5.00
Herb Roasted New Potato$5.00
French Fries$5.00
Seasonal Vegetable Sauté$5.00
Sautéed Greens$5.00

What 144 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

144 Reviews

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PandG
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to meet up with friends for drinks and dining.
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HarryH
New York City
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice place but the food was so salty it was nearly inedible, and I like salt! I understand they are recently reopening but this is not a good entry back into hosting customers.
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ForwardWeGo
New York City
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The place was closed after they gave me a reservation and I went all the way downtown it was closed!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Menu is so much smaller than before, no drink menu and music was way too loud for such an empty venue.
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family
New Jersey
426 reviews
3.0
426 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I wouldn't call this a French restaurant. It was just okay food and venue. The staff was friendly and competent.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect location for lunch before we strolled across the Brooklyn bridge which is within walking distance. Broad variety on menu from chicken pot pie to Brunswick stew.
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Laura
New Orleans
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Came here on a Sunday afternoon in the off season. The staff was attentive and nice. The food was excellent and the value was good, considering they give you a free mimosa. I will come again!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was great and so were the patrons! Helping to set up my daughters Bday table and balloons while we skated across the street. The whole bar basically sang with us. Great food, friendly server. We will return the next time we travel down the East Side.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Cozy atmosphere! Service was a little slow, but only a little. Really enjoyed our visit, the pot pie was awesome!
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JoannaM
Dallas
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and excellent food!!
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119 South St, New York, NY 10038

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Peck Slip
Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, French American, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
A, C, E • 4, 5 • J, M, Z or 2, 3 trains to Fulton Street/Broadway-Nassau Station, then walk east toward the Seaport and make a left on South Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.thepariscafenyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 846-6270
Private party facilities
Throwing a Private Party at The Paris Cafe is never daunting especially with the assistance of our party planner. Whether a corporate event, birthday, and shower gatherings for friends alike, we’ll curate a party menu especially for you social butterflies out there; we chose only the very best to impress your guests and make your event memorable.
Private party contact
Peter O'Connell: (212) 240-9797

The Paris Cafe

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Liquids and Leaves

Paris Mixed Seafood Chowder$10.00

Chicken Soup$9.00

Spicy Three Bean Chili$12.00

Garden Salad$9.00

Roasted Beet Salad$11.00

Kale Caesar Salad$12.00

Tuna Nicoise Salad$18.00

Shares

Chicken Wings$12.00

Chicken Fingers$12.00

Crispy Fried Calamari$12.00

Crispy Fried Fresh Mozzarella$12.00

Hummus Platter$12.00

Lobster "Mac" and Cheese$14.00

Between the Bread

Paris Burger$13.00

Turkey Burger$13.00

Beef Sliders$13.00

Portobello-Provolone Sandwich$12.00

Grilled Cheese Sandwich$9.00

Paris BLT$12.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.00

House Favorites

Mussels and Chips$17.00

Fish and Chips$17.00

Shepherd's Pie$17.00

Mains

Crispy Skin Salmon$19.00

Slow Braised Lamb Shank$20.00

Herb Roasted Half Chicken$18.00

Pasta Orecchiette$18.00

Tasty Sides

Creamy Whipped Potato$5.00

Herb Roasted New Potato$5.00

French Fries$5.00

Seasonal Vegetable Sauté$5.00

Sautéed Greens$5.00

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