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The French Coast
The French Coast was inspired by the cooking our Executive Chef and owner, Nacer Gacem, witnessed in his mother’s kitchen in Algeria and Southern France. Coupled with his love for travel and all things touching the Mediterranean Sea, the cuisine is a based in French traditions and blended with taste inspirations from countries around the coast like Spain, Italy, Morocco, Greece…
Our passion for good flavors, quality ingredients, fun atmosphere, and great times has been brought to life in The French Coast. Bienvenue!
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48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(30)
- fit for foodies(18)
- great for brunch(7)
- great for outdoor dining(6)
- notable wine list(6)
- romantic(6)
The French Coast Reviews List
Review 1 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delightful neighborhood find! The food was excellent and the service was very good. Reminded me of a true Paris bistro only on the UWS!"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Délicieux!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We've dined at French Coast twice, and both times the food was fabulous but the service unremarkable. Most recently, we felt for the waitress and bus boy, because it was clear no one had expected much traffic that night. Indeed, the glitches didn't spoil the meal.
The first time, however, the service was weak simply, it seemed, because the two waitresses didn't much care. They should. The food deserves gracious service."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved this place. Not crowded
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved this place. Not crowded on a Monday night, which made it a nice, low-key, fun dining experience. Food was wonderful. My duck confit salad was a terrific experience."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great neighborhood spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dined early, before a show, so it may be louder later in the evening, but its a darling space, intimate, with interesting menu options."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We were so disappointed! The
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
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"We were so disappointed! The appetizers were all delicious; but each entree was mediocre at best, and service lacking in professionalism. We will not go back."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2003
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Review 6 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit to The French Coast. The food is excellent - especially the mussels and the lamb ragout."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved French Coast and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We loved French Coast and will make it a regular spot for us."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I wanted to like French Coast,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I wanted to like French Coast, I really did. But it was just okay and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't go back. The service was cold and inattentive. My crepe had eggshell in it."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
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Review 9 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Most of the time we were there,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Most of the time we were there, we were the only people eating. I'm happy to help a new local establishment make it, but this was a bit depressing. The service, however (or maybe as a direct result) was friendly and excellent!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2008
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Review 10 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Met friends visiting from CA. for Sunday brunch. staff did not rush us as we caught up with old friends. Food was great! Would def recommend."
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 12 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Completely forgettable meal.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Completely forgettable meal. Husband like choc mousse but his entre was mediocre- think it was beef stew. I had filet mignon. It was ok. If I happened to live around the corner I would drop in for drinks but too many good places on the uws to go there again. Also very tight quarters"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2003
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Review 13 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great UWS find!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service were excellent. They have a wide range of fare to satisfy any appetite. I had the lamb ragu (a house specialty) and finished with the chocolate mousse for dessert. The owner,Sanjoy, was very helpful when we had wine questions and the staff was super sweet. I can't wait to try it for brunch as they have lots of sweet/savory crepes on the menu!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Would go again!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Surprisingly good - doesn't look like much, small and kind of cramped - but very clean!
Real bistro food menu - everything we ordered was delicious!
I would go again to try other items from the menu!"
Real bistro food menu - everything we ordered was delicious!
I would go again to try other items from the menu!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service are excellent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service are excellent. The decor needs to be improved upon."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 16 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Surprisingly excellent food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Surprisingly excellent food! I had the diver scallops, they were sweet and delicious and perfectly prepared. My husband had the seafood risotto, which was also delicious. The restaurant is small and comfortable, the service was friendly and good. We will be going back."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 17 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The restaurant thought it
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant thought it would be quiet and understaffed, so dinner was served warm and service was chaotic."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
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Review 18 for The French Coast
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A new restaurant in our neighborhoo
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A new restaurant in our neighborhood so we gave it a try and we were delighted. The food was diferent from other restaurants on the Upper West Side, it was very well prepared and service was friendly and warm. We had a great dinner and a wonder evening. We shall return very soona and have been recommending it to friends who enjoy really good food and want to be able to have an enjoyable evening with friends."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The French Coast
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate