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Brasserie Cognac East

Name: Brasserie Cognac East
Address: 963 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, United States, 10021
Telephone: (212) 249-5100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1309 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Restaurateurs Vittorio Assaf & Fabio Granato brought their love for French culture & cuisine to NYC by giving the Big Apple an authentic slice of France when they opened Brasserie Cognac in April 2008. Guests can choose to dine in the outdoor sidewalk café, main dining room, lively bar or private Cognac Room as they enjoy meals complimented by over 85 varieties of cognac and a gorgeous wine list including first-growth Bordeaux and Burgundies offered by the glass of bottle.

UPDATED COVID-19 POLICY:In adherence to the NYC mandate, all eligible guests 12 years and older must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our restaurant. You will need to provide proof of at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccination to enter & dine indoors. The following are acceptable proof of vaccination with a matching valid ID: NYS Excelsior Pass, State or Country issued digital pass or Vaccination Card. Unvaccinated guests are welcome to dine outdoors. Outdoor dining is on a first come, first serve policy.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 24, 2022

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, Contemporary French, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 249-5100
Website
http://www.brasseriecognac.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Cognac East's private room is perfect for an intimate dinner!
Private party contact
Michael Olsen: (844) 881-6350

Location
963 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10021
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
70th street, right on the N-E corner
Parking details
Closest private parking located at 200 East 70th Street (Between 2nd and 3rd Ave)
Public transit
By Subway: - 2 blocks away from the green line, at Lexington Avenue and 68th street; - 2 avenues away from the 2nd avenue Q line, by taking the 70th street exit; By Bus: Close to the M66, M72, M98, M101, M102, M103 and BxM1 bus stations
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Cheese Puffs" Gougeres"
Basket of warm cheese puffs
- Regular$10.00
- Double$16.00
Soupe á l'Oignon$16.00
With Gruyere cheese gratiné on croutons
Escargots$17.00
Prepared "Burgundy style" with garlic butter & fresh parsley
Crab Cake$22.00
Grilled corn, edamame succotash, cocktail sauce served with mache & chive oil

Eggs

Eggs Any Style$16.00
Two farm raised eggs, French fries & mixed greens
Omelette$17.00
Two egg omelette served with French fries & mixed greens
Avocado Toast$19.00
Served on whole wheat bread, with a poached egg, bacon bits & mesclun salad

Classic Cheese Souffle

Classic Cheese Souffle
Made with Emmental, Gruyere & Parmesan. Served with a mixed green salad - Please allow 25 min
- As Apperizer$27.00
- As Main Course$30.00

Salads

Salade Verte$16.00
Mesclun & Boston bibb, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shaved Parmesan & shallot vinaigrette
Spinach & Avocado$18.00
Organic spinach, hass avocado, roasted pine nuts, Parmesan & white balsamic vinaigrette
Cognac Niçoise Salad$24.00
Italian tuna, haricots verts, roasted peppers, hard boiled eggs, boiled Yukon potatoes, anchovies, black olives, cherry tomatoes, onions & mustard vinaigrette
Our Signature Chicken Salad$25.00
Grilled chicken breast, romaine, carrots, Napa cabbage, green apples, cranberries & basil vinaigrette. Served on a feuille de brick shell
Octopus Salad$24.00
Bean mousse, Jalapeños, yellow & green beans, roasted corn, heirloom tomatoes, red peppers, baby arugula & shallot vinaigrette

Salads - Additions

Grilled Chicken$7.00
Shrimps$8.00
Fresh Tuna$10.00
Salmon$19.00
Steak$22.00

Tarts & Tartares

Goat Cheese & Tomato Tart$19.00
Roasted tomatoes, fresh goat cheese, thyme & extra virgin olive oil. Served on warm puff pastry
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$20.00
Sushi grade yellowfin tuna, wasabi, avocado & ponzu sauce. Served with matchstick fries & mache salad

Sea Food

Organic Scottish Salmon$31.00
Pan seared, with truffle whipped potatoes, market vegetables & bouillon sauce
Moules Marinières$26.00
White wine, shallots, cream & parsley. Served with French fries
Branzino$34.00
Roasted artichokes, capers, cherry tomatoes & espelette sauce

Main Courses

Homemade Fettuccine$24.00
Homemade fettuccine with fresh tomato concasse
Cognac Filet Mignon Burger$25.00
Caramelized onions, French Emmental, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes & French fries
Salmon Burger$23.00
Organic salmon mixed with jalapeño, shallots, garlic, cilantro butter. Served with guacamole, spicy tomato remoulade & French fries
Roasted Chicken$29.00
Our signature free range half roasted chicken marinated with thyme & garlic. Legs stuffed with mushrooms. Served with braised vegetables & chicken jus
Steak Frites$35.00
Grilled marinated hanger steak. Grilled romaine hearts with Caesar dressing & Parmesan cheese, served with French fries & Bearnaise sauce
Filet Mignon Flambe$39.00
Marinated Filet Mignon, flambeed in Cognac, served with pomme dauphinoise, sautéed shiitake mushrooms & peppercorn sauce

Main Courses - Additions

Salad or Cheese$3.00
Avocado$5.00
Bacon$5.00

Sides

Seasonal Braised Vegetables$12.00
Sautéed Spinach$12.00
Haricots Verts$12.00
Mashed Potatoes$12.00
Hand Cut French Fries$12.00
Broccoli Rabe$12.00
Brussels sprouts$12.00

Les Desserts

Profiteroles$10.00
Vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate sauce & roasted almonds
Tarte Tatin$12.00
Apple tart, crispy phyllo dough, vanilla ice cream & roasted almonds
Chocolate Souffle$15.00
Dark chocolate soufflé served with vanilla ice cream
Valrhona Chocolate Cake$12.00
Filled with chocolate, raspberry mousse, a touch of Grand Marnier & raspberry coulis
Ice Cream & Sorbet$10.00
(Select 3) ICE CREAM: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Pistachio SORBET: Coconut, Raspberry, Lime, Mango

Wines by the Glass

Rose by the glass

Château Pigoudet, Côtes de Provence, France$15.00
Whispering Angel, The Palm, Provence, France$16.00

Sparkling by the glass

Seravino Prosecco, Brut, Italy$14.00
Seravino Prosecco, Rosé, Italy$14.00

Red by the glass

Beaujolais, Villages, Stephan Aviron$13.00
Merlot, La Roncaia, Italy$13.00
Malbec, Seravino, Mendoza, Argentina$14.00
Côtes du Rhone, Villages, Famille Perrin$15.00
Pinot Noir, Lyric, California$15.00
Bordeaux Superieur, Château Greysac, France$16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, St Francis, California$15.00
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Château Piney, France$18.00
Chianti, Seravino, Italy, Tuscany, DOCG$14.00

Champagne by the glass

Joseph Perrier, Brut, Champagne, France$16.00
Moet Chandon, Brut, Champagne, France$22.00
Veuve Clicquot, Champagne, France$23.00
Veuve Clicquot Rosé, Champagne, France$25.00

French White by the Bottle

Bourgogne

Pouilly-Fuisse, Daniel Pollier 2018$65.00
Corton-Charlemagne, Louis Latour Grand Cru 2016$240.00
Chassagne Montrachet, Les Blanchots Desous 2008$250.00

Bordeaux

Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru 2017$89.00

Loire

Muscadet de Sevre et Maine, Remmy Pannier 2016$48.00
Pouilly Fume, Domaine Marcel Langoux 2019$75.00

Alsace

Pinot Blanc, Maison Willm, Reserve 2016$59.00

Rhone

Chateauneuf du pape, Domaine du Père Caboche 2017$72.00

French Red by the Bottle

Bordeaux

Saint Emilion, Ch. Fombrauge, B.magrez Grand Cru 2015$99.00
Pomerol, Château de Sales, H. de Lambert 2015$86.00
Lalande de Pomerol, Château Les Hautes Tuileries 2015$65.00
Margaux, Château la Tour de Mons 2016$86.00
Margaux, Ch. Brane-Cantenac H. Lurton 2012$160.00
Saint Estephe, Frank Phelan, X. Gardinier & Fils 2015$80.00
Saint Estephe, Cos d'Estournel 2012$450.00
Pauillac, Château Reserve de la Comtesse 2016$145.00
Pauillac, Château Lynch Bages 2014$350.00
Saint Julien, Château Lalande Borie 2015$99.00
Saint Julien, Château Talbot Grand Cru 2015$200.00

Rhône

Gigondas, Vieilles Vignes, Arnoux & Fils 2019$64.00
Châteauneuf du Pape, La Bernardine, M. Chapoutier 2017$99.00
Crozes-Hermitage, La Matiniere, Ferraton Pere & Fils 2014$70.00

Beaujolais

Brouilly, Château de la Chaize 2016$55.00

Bourgogne

Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos Prieur, Esmonin 2018$80.00
Volnay, Louis Latour 2017$120.00

Sur de France

Madiran, Château Peyros 2010$70.00
Cahors, Malbec, G.Vigouroux, Gouleyant 2016$56.00

Rest of the World

White

United States

Chardonnay, Cutrer, Russian River 2014$70.00
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa Valley 2018$99.00

Italy

Gavi dei Gavi, La Scolca 2018$120.00

New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay, Marlborough 2017$82.00

Spain

Albarino, Abadia de San Campio, Galicia 2017$54.00

Red

Argentina

Cherval des Andes, Mendoza 2014$340.00

Portugal

Duas Quintas, Ramos Pinto, Douro 2017$55.00

United States

Pinot Noir, Erath, Oregon 2017$75.00
Pinot Noirau Bon Climat, Sanford & Benedict 2011$120.00

Italy

Brunello di Montalcino, Castiglion del Bosco 2013$99.00
Barolo, Pio Cesare 2013$145.00
Vaio Armaron, Amarone della Valpolicella, Serego Alighieri, Masi 2009$140.00

Spain

Tinto Pesquera, Crianza, A. Fernandez 2013$89.00

Rose

Provence

Whispering Angel$70.00
Château Pigoudet$58.00

Champagne

Veuve Clicquot, Brut$125.00
Veuve Clicquot, Rosé$149.00
Laurrent-Perrier, Grand Siecle$300.00
Dom Pérignon 2003$375.00
Krug Grande Cuvée$375.00
Salon Vintage, Blanc de Blancs, Le Mesnil 1999$250.00

What 1,309 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Margot
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
4.0
40 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
A bit pricey for a small Salad Nicoise with canned tuna and only three pieces of lettuce, but not unexpected for the neighbourhood.
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PierreT
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience3
The appetizers we ordered for a party of four did not come together but 45 minutes apart. No explanation was given on why there was such a long wait for simple dishes nor why the kitchen or waiter would not ensure that everybody get their food. I ordered the rotisserie chicken, which was dry. Several dishes were served on a ridiculously large bed of dark salad. Nothing was especially tasty. Considering the prices this was a poor experience.
J
Jayo
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as usual- wait staff are so nice and the food is good.
FM
FrancoiseM
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always satisfied with the food, service and the gracious hostess. I alwaysmention the restaurant to my friends.
P
Pala150
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was very happy with the selections and very happy with their choices several want to come again for dinner I was pleased as I selected Cognac and no one else had ever been before ✔️
SD
SarahD
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The service was good, outdoor dining wonderful and the food was excellent all around!
JS
JudyS
New York Area
201 reviews
vip
4.0
201 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
we really feel that COGNAC has become a neighborhood Club and we go there all the time!
SM
SusanM
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful lunch experience. Food was perfectly prepared and delicious.
JL
JonathanL
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience and would definitely come back. The food was amazing.
GM
GaryM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was about what I expected. Appropriately priced for the neighborhood, a typical bistro menu, nothing to complain about, and not noisy at all. I would go back if I were in the neighborhood, but I would also consider alternatives.
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Picky
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always good , no surprises
RD
RobD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and ambiance were very nice and pleasant for a 2 hour lunch mid-day - 12-2pm.
C
Chewey
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Brasserie Cognac is our dining room of choice. Francisco is the best maitre d' we know. Our waiter was extraordinarily attentive and polite. My two soufflés - cheese and chocolate - were perfection. Our bottle of Chablis barely made it through the meal.
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a123
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Highly overpriced mediocre restaurant. French fries are great but they don't have any good sauce to dip them in. Bearnaise sauce is absolutely DISGUSTING and not really Bearnaise. Butternut squash soup was bitter and otherwise tasteless. Our waiter was inattentive and not very professional. Overall I felt disgusted and ripped off
J
Justine
New England
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect except a family with small crying children next to us. Not exactly a place to bring small children.
SC
SarahC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always yummy food and friendly service! I love the outdoor seating options.
JY
JeanneY
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Lovely atmosphere.
EB
EBW212
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrive for our early reservation, 6:45 PM, on a beautiful Saturday spring evening. Outdoor diners had already settled in and most of the tables were gone. Inside the room quietly bustled. We were awarded the best table for two in the entire restaurant: back corner to the left, side by side, perfect view of the restaurant and outdoors. We ordered 2 specialty cocktails, gougeres, mussels and Sancerre. The cocktails were fun:Greygoose Evening in Paris and a spicy Margarita. This was the first spring evening after a long winter, and with the doors open at the restaurant it became a magical dining experience, especially after the pandemic. We loved it, the staff was superb, as was the food.
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Chocolate
New York Area
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Very pleasant outdoor dining when in shed on street Sidewalk tables are too close to sidewalk
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I had a delicious and perfectly cooked dinner (Steak Frittes). The tomato and goat cheese appetizer was almost unbelievably delicious. I'm definitely coming back to try more off the menu.
AF
AndyF
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience2
Wine and food are overpriced. Had an issue which the manager called to talk about the following day and he made things a million times worse. Would not recommend the place. Many other better French places.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
All is fine although prices have shot up and it’s mows bit expensive for lunch.
J
Jane
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
It was outside but cold. table was too small for all the food.food good, not great.
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Rudy
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The cheese soufflé and eggs Benedict are wonderful. Authentic French.
GF
GailF
New York Area
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Waiters made us feel rushed. Otherwise very good
LH
LindaH
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
I made a reservation on OPen Table for Wednesday at 12;30, 4/20/22 For two people. My guest was at the denist and was one hour late. I sat outside and the waiter hardley paid any attention to me at all. I asked for coffee and some bread. which took a long time. I have always enjoyed lunch outside but thiswas pure negect. and the coffee was in a thermos outside. And I told the waiter my friend was at the dentist and would be late. Thank you for your attention
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Chewey
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Cognac is our restaurant of choice. Francisco is the best maître d' on the Upper East Side, which is the part of town we frequent for 100% of our dining out. The menu is excellent, particularly the soufflés and the filet mignon. The staff could not be more agreeable and helpful.
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Eunice
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Had a lovely brunch with very attentive waitstaff. It was Easter so the restaurant was very crowded. We reserved an indoor table, but there was a wait. So we opted for an outdoor in the tent. It was quite cold, and still rather crowded, but they were sweet and let us take our time. The mussels and eggs Benedict were excellent! With frites of course. Will definitely return but will ask for something upstairs next time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The service was terrific! As was the food!
EM
ElizMcCue
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place has the most accommodating staff. We have two kids, and the waitstaff is always so kind. Love the food and we have loved eating outdoors with our kids during the pandemic
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ajh3
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great friendly service always great food.
KC
KarenC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
I love a Croque Monsieur and have looked all over NYC for the traditional one like one gets in France. I have yet to find it in NYC except one place. This Croque Monsieur was not bad, but it was not the traditional one I was looking for. However the Eggs Benedict my guest had was exceptional.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Clueless unnecessarily rude and unprofessional. So many better options. They need the cognac you need to eat elsewhere for a nice time
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rinsdb
New York Area
101 reviews
vip
5.0
101 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is a wonderful classic French bistro that has only one flaw and that is the toilette facilities such that when the restaurant is crowded there can be a wait for access.
BN
BethN
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent rendition of traditional French bistro dishes. Service attentive but not intrusive. I’m definitely going back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Was there for brunch today with a visiting friend. Made a 12pm reservation, their first of the day. They were not ready to seat at noon, which was annoying, but it was only maybe 5 minutes wait. The food was good - quality of the cuisine is not an issue there. But we had just paid the bill and were finishing our coffee when a very embarrassed looking waiter came over to us after speaking to the hostess to tell us we needed to go because he had another table waiting. We hadn't even been sitting for a full hour and I still had coffee in my cup. I've never had that happen before in my life. I will never go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Slow service and long wait for main course
RL
RLF1
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
All good EXCEPT it was so loud could barely hear dinner partner.
C
Chewey
New York Area
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cheese soufflé is superb and the tarte tatin is the finest in NYC. My wife had an excellent branzino and our guest's filet mignon was perfection.
GD
GaryD
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, good service, great evening for outdoor dining. Plenty of tasty options on the menu.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

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You can order delivery directly from Brasserie Cognac East using the Order Online button. Brasserie Cognac East also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now, Postmates and Uber Eats. Brasserie Cognac East also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 249-5100.

Brasserie Cognac East is rated 4.6 stars by 1309 OpenTable diners.

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