AOC East

Located in New York, New York

Address: 1590 1st Ave., New York, NY 10028, United States

Phone: +1 646-998-4220

Rating: 4.4

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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Comfort food
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Small plates
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Dogs allowed outside

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Review 1 (2024-12-25 - Rating: 5)
The vibe is French Bistro. The place is bijoux. Tight. I enjoyed the foie grass but my friends didnt like the crabcake. Wine selection is good. Dessert is good. I like the place and plan to go back.

Review 2 (2024-12-04 - Rating: 5)
The food at AOC is spectacular. Easily my favorite Bistro. They serve what is one of my favorite burgers in NYC. Flame cooked to perfection. I have had too many overpriced lame burgers to ever take this one for granted.If you are looking for more than a comforting burger the duck confit and duck breast are worth leveling up for.

Review 3 (2019-04-29 - Rating: 5)
Love France? Love Food? Love oysters? Love wine? This is the place to go! Although we had a small issue with the water, that our waitress took care rapidly. Food was AMAZING fresh and delicious! Felt like you could travel to France in one dinner! Would recommend to go and choose the mussels!

Review 4 (2024-09-09 - Rating: 5)
I love this bar. It’s my favorite place in the neighborhood. The bartenders Loris, Jerome, and Ayoub are so friendly and welcoming and always recommend the best wines. The food is excellent, especially the escargot and my favorite, the duck magret. Wednesday reggae night is the most fun place to be on the Ues. Jazz on Sundays is also awesome, especially Alfredo’s band. The crowd is always friendly! Highly recommend!

Review 5 (2023-08-29 - Rating: 4)
As comfy as a pizza oven in outdoor shed with just one fan on other side. I actually got sunburned. Sliders were tiny but good. 2 for $15 plus credit charge surcharge.

Review 6 (2024-06-22 - Rating: 5)
I love this place. I am hesitant to write this review only because I don’t want to share my secret favorite spot but they absolutely deserve the praise and the business. Everyone is so incredibly nice here. They’ve always been accommodating (when I wanted to sit down just for dessert, when my mom visited and she is… very particular) and they are gracious and kind every time.The food is as good as the service. Everything is delicious. I’ve come here only and specifically for the crème brulee. Dinner was delicious.10/10 would recommend

Review 7 (2021-06-17 - Rating: 5)
Great moment in a genuine french place where waiters speak french..(and theyre very nice too! ;)We enjoyed big time our stay, from very, very good oysters to a great steak frites béarnaise, with a very nice Bordeaux ... And some waiters even sings ragga muffin...Whats not to love!

Review 8 (2024-05-12 - Rating: 5)
Though we are from the neighborhood, never heard of the restaurant. Literately picked it from Google map and made a reservation for two. Rarely been so right in picking restaurants. The menu is small but versatile. We ordered shrimp croquettes and vegetable risotto as starter. Both terrific, especially veg risotto. Trued escargot and was delicious. So was the burger. Ambience is really cute … a narrow area with an elegant wall decor. Our server Kionna was very helpful in recommending the dishes and what’s the restaurant is known for. Now that we know the place, will come back again!

Review 9 (2024-09-22 - Rating: 5)
We discovered this place few months ago and it became one of our go to places. Amazing food with true French atmosphere.

Review 10 (2024-12-12 - Rating: 5)
A fantastic French restaurant on Manhattans East Side with the added bonus of great Reggae music on Wednesdays! I had the salmon with ratatouille and couscous, and it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is wonderful—a perfect spot with great food and a great vibe!

Review 11 (2022-11-27 - Rating: 5)
Great French bistro, with excellent friendly service with all the menu items you would expect!

Review 12 (2024-11-29 - Rating: 5)
Great series and amazing food

Review 13 (2023-12-17 - Rating: 5)
Have been here many times the last 6 months. Great food, wine + fair prices. Dont understand the iPads & menus. One or the other- tables too small for 2 giant menus and BRIGHT bulky iPads.

Review 14 (2023-06-30 - Rating: 4)
The vegetable risotto was delicious, with just the right amount of truffle. A little pricey for an appetizer, but a lovely spot for a drink

Review 15 (2021-12-17 - Rating: 4)
AOC has outstanding french food. Really love the food. Lovely restaurant at upper east side.

Review 16 (2024-04-06 - Rating: 5)
Special thanks to the staff for making our visit memorable

Review 17 (2023-02-25 - Rating: 5)
Old-school NYC warm Parisian-inspired bar/ restaurant. Was there early on a Friday at 4pm for drinks at the bar and so happy as many restaurants around the same area werent open yet. Bartender and all were super congenial and attentive. Highly recommend.

Review 18 (2023-09-12 - Rating: 4)
Great wine selection and happy hour specials for food

Review 19 (2024-01-22 - Rating: 5)
Had dinner here with my Mother and Father last week. chef Romains is doing it right. The ratatouille, potatoes Au gratin, and Cassoulet were delicious.

Review 20 (2023-04-24 - Rating: 5)
Good outdoor seating and lots of wines and cocktails. Great calamari to keep you snacking and many other treats plus full entrees. Everyone warm and gracious and no rush to move you. 🥂

Review 21 (2021-03-03 - Rating: 5)
Cozy and romantic place to dine. Be mindful of what you order and youll have a great time.The charcuterie, cheese plate and ceviche are regrettably underwhelming.The oysters taste fresh and are well priced. The wine is good, and they are willing to accommodate drinks to your tastes.The best thing was the seafood entree with the fried wrapping from the prix fixe menu. It was phenomenal, and I couldnt get enough of it. I dont think its on the regular menu, but I highly recommend it when it is available.

Review 22 (2023-06-16 - Rating: 5)
Has jazz on Sundays; true French dishes; excellent French wines but from other counties too and prices not bad.Full recommend it.

Review 23 (2022-09-08 - Rating: 5)
Great French neighborhood spot with eclectic decor. Started with VEGETABLE RISOTTO WITH WHITE TRUFFLE OIL and TUNA TARTARE. Followed by TAGLIATELLES À LA CARBONARA and a Friday special, VEAL CORDON BLEU. The food was delicious, especially the carbonara and risotto. Both were creamy and satisfying. Good service and strong drinks. The veal special was a nice surprise; the meet was nice and tender. Will come back again.

Review 24 (2022-07-06 - Rating: 4)
I live nearby and walk by this restaurant all the time. People always seem to be having a good time. I finally stopped by for a quick drink on my way home. The place is nice inside and the wine was delicious. Will go back to try the food.

Review 25 (2021-07-09 - Rating: 5)
The food and ambiance are fantastic! Over my couple visits Ive been consistently impressed with seafood and steak dishes, and the atmosphere lends itself well to date night as well as small groups of friends.

Review 26 (2018-10-15 - Rating: 4)
Such a romantic wine bar. The live music is perfect and sets the atmosphere off so precisely. I ordered a glass of wine-noticed the glass was dirty mid way through drinking- but it didn’t disrupt the taste of the Syrah. The wine here is great, music is great and good pacing must be as well since it was never crowded but there were no empty tables!

Review 27 (2022-10-27 - Rating: 5)
UES neighborhood gem; a get-away to EU down the street!Kind service, always a nice glass of wine & selection - ask what you want and you shall receive!Food- I suggest the Mussels, Foie Gras Terrine, Lamb Burger, Ratatouille.- P.S. - Take the time to enjoy your time....put your phone away.

Review 28 (2022-10-22 - Rating: 4)
Escargot 10Endive Salad 10The service and ambiance are wonderful. Order the chocolate fondue cake over the crème brûlée

Review 29 (2022-02-03 - Rating: 5)
A UES hidden treasure and quite possibly the most romantic restaurant in the neighborhood. And, the food is to die for! Six Stars.

Review 30 (2022-02-05 - Rating: 5)
Very good neighborhood spot. They have very good classic French food, a nice wine selection, good service, and a nice atmosphere. The roast chicken and niçoise said were particularly good.

Review 31 (2018-10-14 - Rating: 5)
Went here for a light dinner on a Saturday night. The food was very good, and the service was amazing. They constantly came in to check on us, but never rushed us or gave us the check to kick us out. Loved it.

Review 32 (2023-03-18 - Rating: 4)
Cute French bistro slash wine bar on UES. Very friendly, familiar atmosphere with laid back servers and bartender with the appropriate French lilt.Great selection of wine (of course) and a menu full of tasty french dishes. Their version of a risotto was incredible and they didnt skimp on the truffle.

Review 33 (2023-11-26 - Rating: 4)
Cute spot in the UES for some good wine and French bistro style eats. Simple but tasty.

Review 34 (2022-11-22 - Rating: 5)
Went last week for their Wednesday Reggae; and intend to go back again tonight (Wed).The gastronomie and class are outta this world on any night -- a neighborhood jewel.

Review 35 (2021-05-12 - Rating: 5)
My friends and I had an amazing time at AOC East! One of my favorite restaurants on the UES. Greko was our server and he was INCREDIBLE. He was extremely friendly, attentive to our needs and provided great conversation for dinner. AOC is the best❤️

Review 36 (2021-09-23 - Rating: 5)
The food is wonderful, Wednesday is live reggae night . Love the atmosphere and friendly service 👌 ❤ great for sat or Sunday brunch too.

Review 37 (2022-08-05 - Rating: 5)
The restaurant is nicely decorated with a great vibe. The food was delicious, well worth the wait. The wine choices was extensive and some of the best tasting ones. The staff really knew their wine and recommended excellent ones based on your taste pallet.

Review 38 (2017-08-06 - Rating: 5)
My favorite neighborhood French place. Simple and delicious food. Great coq au vin, hanger steak and $1 oysters at the bar. Good service and good people.

Review 39 (2022-03-19 - Rating: 4)
Super busy Friday night. Wait staff was hopping as fast as possible. Delicious salmon, whole branzino, nice portions.

Review 40 (2022-12-07 - Rating: 5)
One of my new go to spots in the neighborhood, great wines and bartenders plus live jazz on Wednesdays. Deff recommended!

Review 41 (2020-02-26 - Rating: 5)
Hands down favorite wine bar on the UES. Great atmosphere and service. Super fun to go on weekend night when they have amazing live musicians come in.

Review 42 (2019-02-03 - Rating: 5)
Nice place.

Review 43 (2017-11-01 - Rating: 5)
Rustic and welcoming for a late brunch on a rainy Sunday. Menu options from light to hearty. Try the sweet tea with bourbon.

Review 44 (2017-09-05 - Rating: 5)
Great French restaurant to relax and unwind. Amazing seafood, burgers and steaks and a great wine selection. No loud music.

Review 45 (2024-03-16 - Rating: 4)
Truly on the mark French bistro style! Great menu choices with generous helpings that dont sacrifice quality for quantity, an appetizers can be a meal! Many points added for serving carbona with an egg yolk to mix in. Old school! Try the vegetable risotto with truffle oil. It is life-affirming. The drink pour is also generous.

Review 46 (2021-06-07 - Rating: 4)
This place is a neighborhood gem. Food is delicious, wine pairings are usually spot and the staff is friendly. Sometimes service is slow but probably because they’re always so busy.

Review 47 (2017-03-18 - Rating: 5)
Refreshing addition to the upper east side. Great happy hour with an extremely accommodating staff.Love their salmon and ratatouille.

Review 48 (2024-03-17 - Rating: 4)
Best escargot around, always order it! Walk-in for a casual Sunday night dinner & jazz trio was playing in bar … made for a romantic evening just steps away from our UES apt. Solid French food, everything is delicious & ambiance sweeps you away to classic Parisian bistro.

Review 49 (2024-03-30 - Rating: 5)
Always great. A hidden gem. Amazing french food, great service, great prices. Celebrated my birthday there and was amazing as always.

Review 50 (2020-11-12 - Rating: 5)
One of my fave neighborhood spots for good food, drinks & atmosphere. We come here all the time!

Review 51 (2017-07-10 - Rating: 5)
LOVE IT! Great happy hour $1 Oyster. On a hot day, it was still fresh, creamy and tasty. I went on French Restaurant week so our prix fixe meal was only $17.89 includes a glass of wine and an entree. I had cab and 6oz hanger steak with string beans and my favorite sliced potatoes with melted cheese on top. This reminds of Le Juliette restaurant in Paris. My server Jerome was very attentive and very hardworking running around to make sure all the customers were served in a timely fashion while the other servers were barely there. One only said goodbye when we were leaving. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and Im looking forward to go back again!

Review 52 (2021-04-09 - Rating: 4)
Always well prepared and delicious food. Great wine selection.

Review 53 (2021-08-03 - Rating: 4)
Very good! Classic French, tried five different dishes, most very nice

Review 54 (2022-01-02 - Rating: 5)
Excellent food, excellent service, reasonably priced, especially for the neighborhood. Highly recommend

Review 55 (2022-04-08 - Rating: 5)
Delicious food, friendly service, cozy environment

Review 56 (2021-05-12 - Rating: 4)
We Stumbled into this restaurant. Was really craving for raw oyster. Due to covid bar $1 oyster deal is off, only $2/ oyster is offered. We had half dozen, very fresh and clean. Ordered Brussel sprout, mushroom spinach risotto and mix match 3 sliders with white wine. Foie gras flan is not Available, bummer, will revisit next time to try. Risotto is so amazingly good, sliders were made to perfection. Beef sliders got sour pickles and Mayo, juicy and tender. Fried oyster slider paired with pickled onion and tartar sauce, seared tuna matches with mashed avocado. Everything was simple but balanced well in taste palette. Well French really know their sauce, even reflects in this American tavern dish. I will definitely come back for pasta and duck confit in the near future.

Review 57 (2022-04-22 - Rating: 5)
Great place get the tuna tartare, oysters and carbonara its amazing!

Review 58 (2024-05-31 - Rating: 5)
Incredible food and service, strongly recommend!

Review 59 (2023-12-20 - Rating: 5)
The food was excellent. Great service.

Review 60 (2018-11-25 - Rating: 5)
Interesting French cuisine. Tastes amazing. Great for a change in routine restaurants

Review 61 (2020-03-16 - Rating: 5)
Good place for a late drink

Review 62 (2024-03-02 - Rating: 5)
I used to go here a lot before Covid when their prices were good and the manager didn’t yell at me. Then they raised prices and the manager got yelly. Would love to return when that guy goes away. Great place great concept. They have music… idk when. Probably good. I miss their mussels.

Review 63 (2023-05-20 - Rating: 5)
This a always a really lovely place. The food is great and its options are ideal for a light evening bite or such. For me, this place has been great because I come here with some of my favorite people.So thats my honest recommendation, this is a great place to come with people you love and whose company you enjoy.The food is tasty and you can manage with small bites and drinks. They dont necessarily have an expansive liquor selection but they cover wines fairly well so youll never go thirsty.And as with all good restaurants, the service makes them stand out.

Review 64 (2023-10-04 - Rating: 5)
Love this place- a neighborhood gem! Definitely get the cheese plate and you will not be disappointed. I always do chefs choice.

Review 65 (2024-02-04 - Rating: 5)
An upper east side institution. Full of colorful regulars, thick French accents and a lively playlist that encourages the good vibes. A bar stocked with not only Gin but a beautiful and value driven selection of wines by the glass and bottle. The menu does not disappoint - try a tray of local oysters with a sidecar of merguez or their foie Gras terrine served the only way it should be, with toasted baguette and a well dressed salad. Live music on Wednesdays livens up the middle of the week and barrels repurposed as tables are a perfect summer happy hour destination. And dont forget the chocolate mousse.

Review 66 (2018-02-04 - Rating: 5)
Most lovely place to go on a Saturday night WOW good people good food great reggae band love it one love

Review 67 (2023-02-22 - Rating: 5)
Excellent food, amazing staff and great atmosphere !

Review 68 (2020-09-24 - Rating: 5)
Best of the best in the neighborhood!Always great service, cute outdoor seating, delicious food and wine

Review 69 (2023-05-28 - Rating: 5)
Food is amazing at AOC!! We went for brunch and werent disappointed. I love love love the atmosphere and the owner has such a lovely personality (funny, easygoing and very accommodating). Will be coming back for more treats:)

Review 70 (2023-08-20 - Rating: 5)
This is the new location of the old AOC in the village neighborhood. Its run by the same chef owner, so the French-inspired menu is still really good. I recommend the duck confit.

Review 71 (2018-08-03 - Rating: 5)
Yum yumm yummm

Review 72 (2021-04-25 - Rating: 5)
Always fun, friendly service - on point and great food. Cant miss.

Review 73 (2023-10-08 - Rating: 4)
Great wine list and decent food! Questionable ambiance

Review 74 (2021-12-12 - Rating: 4)
Good vibes and great food...nice scene for a local UES spot

Review 75 (2017-03-26 - Rating: 5)
1 dollar oysters with a very French menu. Awesome.

Review 76 (2023-01-29 - Rating: 5)
This is my go to spot. Everything on the menu is fantastic. I love love the truffle fries and burger. Wine list is great and the music is always amazing.

Review 77 (2022-04-17 - Rating: 5)
A friend had a birthday party there. They served appetizers out side in the covers seating area. We had fried calamari, French fries, grilled sausage meat and cheese tray and veggie dip. All were very good. Service was good too.Every one enjoyed.

Review 78 (2021-10-22 - Rating: 5)
Cozy little wine bar on the avenue, complete with an outdoor structure in the road plus sidewalk seating at wine barrels. Ive also sat indoors in the past at the bar. This weekend afternoon we revisited for a relaxing hour or so of people-watching; sadly, no food was to be had though the plates ferried by regularly looked delicious. Friendly servers, reasonable wine prices, and while it is never empty, theres typically available seating for 2 or 4. Great people watching, and no rush to order and reorder while you linger over a glass.

Review 79 (2023-04-30 - Rating: 5)
This is a charming, friendly neighborhood French bistro that captures and revives the atmosphere of the restaurants West Village origins. Granted, the UES was never hip, but it used to have a lot more locally owned eateries like this one. We need more people up here like Chef Romain Bonnans! Merci bien, Chef!

Review 80 (2022-05-06 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere. Great food. Great wine list. Great, friendly service. Were frequent customers. Ive loved everything Ive had. Lamb burger with Roquefort bleu cheese is a delicious recent addition to the menu.

Review 81 (2019-03-14 - Rating: 5)
Upscale french inspired restaurant, good food and wine list

Review 82 (2021-10-27 - Rating: 5)
Excellent French restaurant with old and new dishes. Everything I had there was truly superb and high quality. Love the staff is all French too -- shows they are legit. Ambiance is cozy and romantic too. Definitely a favorite now if Im in the Upper East Side!

Review 83 (2023-03-15 - Rating: 5)
Love this restaurant, food is consistently great and tasty, the guys at the bar are great to talk too, the wine list is great and so are the cocktails, just a great experience overall every time .

Review 84 (2021-09-18 - Rating: 5)
This place has such a vibe. Very cool spot. Great wine selection. We also had oysters and they were perfect. Will definitely be back for a full dinner because all the food coming out the kitchen looked great

Review 85 (2023-04-01 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful Food and atmosphere. Had a lovely time there

Review 86 (2021-07-17 - Rating: 5)
We came here many months ago, and Ive been dreaming about the risotto since.I have tried to make my own risotto, but it doesnt come close to AOCs. Theirs is the perfect golden ratio of mushroom, rice, and cheese. We also got the ratatouille which was very yummy and the croquettes and oysters (we decided to share a few tapas instead of going with the mains).The ambience of this place reminds me of a Parisian cafe. Its dimly lit and swanky. I love the map on the ceiling. Lots of cool decor to stare at while you wait for your food.

Review 87 (2023-03-25 - Rating: 5)
Make a fat girl dinner and you have a friend for life. So to whomever made my steak frites with wine sauce tonight, HMU . You did it right. The crème Brûlée with the faint citrus was not even necessary but appreciated.;-)

Review 88 (2019-03-18 - Rating: 5)
Great ambience, great menu, good service, delicious food.

Review 89 (2023-02-07 - Rating: 4)
Pleasant UES wine bar. Typical $14-19 per glass of wine. Friendly staff. It gets loud when crowded.

Review 90 (2022-05-13 - Rating: 5)
I love coming here! French bistro style but not pretentious. Their entire menu is great and their wine pairings are on point! Service is top notch, from the bar to the tables! Always a treat to visit, hang and chill!

Review 91 (2023-03-28 - Rating: 5)
Lovely atmosphere with a good selection of wine and small plates

Review 92 (2023-08-17 - Rating: 4)
Those fried oyster sliders with brioche rolls are yumm!

Review 93 (2022-02-02 - Rating: 5)
Hanger steak is perfect sized & perfectly cooked. The cheese board is great for an app. Love music on Wednesday.

Review 94 (2022-07-19 - Rating: 4)
Had the duck confit cooked perfectly.Mussels could use some seasoning.Nice atmosphere

Review 95 (2022-04-24 - Rating: 5)
Lovely french restaurant. The lamb chops were delicious! Would recommend!

Review 96 (2022-09-08 - Rating: 5)
Ordered from Uber eats. Had a craving for steak, it was A-maze-ingggg. Highly recommend.

Review 97 (2021-06-25 - Rating: 5)
Great atmosphere, great food, and great champagne. Highly recommend the food and wine pairings. Plus everything is surprisingly reasonably priced and the plates are instagram worthy! Definitely coming back.

Review 98 (2017-06-11 - Rating: 4)
Its quaint and cute restaurant. Service isnt overbearing and its not too hard to flag down someone when you need something. There are lots of small plate options and they are delicious. The sausages were flavorful and the perfect snap. The fries were salty and crunchy. The kale salad is a common item on many restaurants but this one had a bit of everything. It was a nice blend of the different components and crunch from the pine nuts. The duck confit was so tender but still had nice crispy skin. Its definitely a staple and a good choice for the neighborhood.

Review 99 (2022-02-20 - Rating: 5)
Great service Philip was awesome accommodating our crew and stroller. The food was great, prompt and didn’t disappoint from beginning to end.

Review 100 (2023-03-10 - Rating: 5)
Great food and wine wonderful staff

Review 101 (2021-03-27 - Rating: 5)
My fav neighborhood restaurant for the food and service

Review 102 (2017-08-20 - Rating: 5)
This is my favorite French restaurant in the UES and perhaps the city.Both the quality and variety of food offered at A.O.C. can easily compete with French cuisine offered at other three and four star restaurants. Im amazed at how consistently they are able to offer exceptionally prepared meals - for both brunch and dinner - every time I dine here. Their chefs take great care in selecting extremely fresh ingredients for dishes that are expertly prepared. The portions are also quite generous.Skip the one-hour-wait-downtown-brunch nonsense and eat food prepared by people that know how to cook.

Review 103 (2021-11-11 - Rating: 5)
Amazing service, drinks, food & atmosphere. Definitely a neighborhood gem. This has to be THE place to visit on the UES.

Review 104 (2021-09-24 - Rating: 5)
Excellent food, service and atmosphere..This is a must go to place. Good wine list, had the mussels, chesse/meat plate..Makes you feel youre in Europe.

Review 105 (2022-09-28 - Rating: 4)
Always a good experience. Good and service is great.

Review 106 (2021-06-19 - Rating: 5)
We loved it! Very nice service, and gooooood food menu items. No wonder it is always so busy!

Review 107 (2018-01-24 - Rating: 5)
A wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Magnificent escargot and very reasonable prices. Informal, not the pseudo-upscale eatery & I love the decor.

Review 108 (2020-10-15 - Rating: 5)
Great food & Lovely ambiance. Nice staff and large wine collection. I love this spot

Review 109 (2019-11-19 - Rating: 5)
Weve been coming here since they opened. The French menu is modern and very tasty, with generous portions. (Typical brasserie choices, like steak au frites, couscous, salmon, etc.) Desserts are also pretty typical but well-made. The wine list is wonderful! Theres a bottle for every budget. The staff are helpful and hard-working. We like the jovial atmosphere, always busy and bustling. People enjoy lingering here.

Review 110 (2021-03-19 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful local spot where you are treated like family, served well prepared French cuisine and great wine -- like great wine.Come for the wine, stay for the food, and top it off with a last glass of Sauternes.

Review 111 (2020-12-22 - Rating: 4)
Outside seating area is heated. Very comfortable.Good food, well prepared.

Review 112 (2021-06-28 - Rating: 5)
Shared an early lunch outside by the sidewalk. The food was excellent, the service nice, and the wine selection great.

Review 113 (2018-03-09 - Rating: 5)
Great goodFantastic french wine list. Excellent service. Fair prices

Review 114 (2018-12-09 - Rating: 4)
Chill place, professional friendly bartenders. Good food. Pleasant to eat at bar.

Review 115 (2020-03-05 - Rating: 4)
Cozy, great food and great service! Ate and visited with friends for over three hours during brunch and the staff was very friendly and accommodating!

Review 116 (2019-05-13 - Rating: 5)
Pleasant surroundings and service. A good bistro. A varying wine list. We ordered a French Rose of Malbec.... very good. The charcuterie as an appetizer is varied and a delicious opener. My wife had union soup and enjoyed it. Dollar oysters at the bar at the cocktail hour.The main course choices are adequate, not excessive. Good choice of specials.

Review 117 (2021-06-05 - Rating: 4)
I Sent clients here for a dinner date and they raved about your food and value. I’d recommend you again.

Review 118 (2019-02-20 - Rating: 4)
Good food, reasonably priced for French food. $1 oysters during happy hour!

Review 119 (2018-10-25 - Rating: 4)
Nice UES branch of this bistro/wine bar, with good early and late night happy hours.

Review 120 (2018-01-03 - Rating: 4)
Small cozy French restaurant. Usually packed on the weekend with wait times >40mins, highly recommend reservationsFood is always good

Review 121 (2019-02-01 - Rating: 5)
Outstanding food. Cozy place with attentive and nice staff.

Review 122 (2018-10-06 - Rating: 5)
Great French food. Awesome value and the friendliest effective service.

Review 123 (2017-08-13 - Rating: 5)
Best wine bar on the upper east, hands down. Wine list is solid and the food is quick, tasty, and well-priced. My go to.

Review 124 (2022-10-14 - Rating: 5)
Ambiance is great..... particularly on Wednesday

Review 125 (2018-01-06 - Rating: 4)
Good food and cozy but most of all great chill lounge music ...

Review 126 (2019-02-20 - Rating: 5)
Lovely romantic ambiance, good service, excellent burger!

Review 127 (2017-04-06 - Rating: 5)
Perfect for any occasion - the best french wine, great music, awesome people, and delicious food.

Review 128 (2017-03-22 - Rating: 5)
We love this place. Amazing food

Review 129 (2018-10-17 - Rating: 5)
Great neighborhood bistro, happy hour until 7 pm

Review 130 (2018-09-20 - Rating: 5)
Amzazing place nice food wine and staff !!

Review 131 (2018-11-19 - Rating: 5)
Great food and awesome atmosphere.

Review 132 (2017-03-26 - Rating: 5)
Charming French atmosphere. Curated wine list with pairings noted for every menu item 💥👌🏻

Review 133 (2021-12-02 - Rating: 5)
Favorite place on the upper east side. A+++

Review 134 (2023-06-18 - Rating: 5)
Awesome brunch spot

Review 135 (2019-03-18 - Rating: 4)
Charming neighbor bistro with some quirks...

Review 136 (2019-05-11 - Rating: 4)
Consistently good. A bit crowded at times.

Review 137 (2018-04-15 - Rating: 5)
The brunch is amazing! And the veggie risotto is to die for!!!!

Review 138 (2020-02-08 - Rating: 4)
Good french faire worth a visit or two

Review 139 (2018-03-11 - Rating: 5)
The chocolate mousse was amazing!

Review 140 (2019-11-10 - Rating: 5)
Delicious food and drink selection!!!

Review 141 (2017-10-06 - Rating: 5)
Brings back memories of living in Paris

Review 142 (2019-05-28 - Rating: 5)
Real french feel and cozy.

Review 143 (2021-02-14 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic food, wine and ambience

Review 144 (2021-06-13 - Rating: 5)
Try the Risotto

Review 145 (2019-09-17 - Rating: 5)
Great date night spot

Review 146 (2019-12-16 - Rating: 5)
Like a paris

Review 147 (2021-07-07 - Rating: 5)
Great French bistro!

Review 148 (2019-04-21 - Rating: 4)
The Escargot are unbelieavable over here!

Review 149 (2019-08-18 - Rating: 5)
Best Cheese Plate!!

Review 150 (2023-04-20 - Rating: 5)
Very good food

Review 151 (2023-08-02 - Rating: 5)
Nice

Review 152 (2022-12-30 - Rating: 5)
🍖🍺🥴👍🍗

Review 153 (2021-03-23 - Rating: 5)
Its still good.

Review 154 (2024-03-18 - Rating: 4)
Be patient and relax

Review 155 (2020-10-05 - Rating: 5)
Awesome dining experience

Review 156 (2020-01-17 - Rating: 5)
Awesome

Review 157 (2018-01-02 - Rating: 5)
Love it!!!!!

Review 158 (2018-12-30 - Rating: 5)
Great place and staff

Review 159 (2019-03-04 - Rating: 5)
Very nice place

Review 160 (2019-12-28 - Rating: 4)
Nice

Review 161 (2025-01-04 - Rating: 5)
Loris is the best!

Review 162 (2024-03-02 - Rating: 4)
AOC East is a nice place for dinner, came here on a Friday night without reservation and it was easy to find seats. There are few tables but they have a long bar with tall chairs. This restaurant is a bit pricey considering the plates are small and quality is okay but I just went for a glass of wine and some small bites, so I would need to try more things on the menu to make a better judgment. They have tablets with the menu so you can see pictures and descriptions of each item.First I ordered a glass of BEAUJOLAIS which I quite liked, light body and fruity, good for some appetizers. Then, I ordered the FOIE GRAS TERRINE that comes with a little salad, and a little piece of toasted bread. The flavor of the foie gras was actually quite good and the portion is big, they could just give more bread since the amount of foie gras is actually bigger.The RATATOUILLE was a bit dissapointing, it needed more flavor and was a bit small. It comes with some Crostini to pair.SPANISH:AOC East is a good place to dine, I came here on a Friday night without a reservation and it was easy to find seats. There are a few tables but they have a long bar with high chairs. This restaurant is a little expensive considering that the plates are small and the quality is okay but I only went for a glass of wine and some tapas so I would need to try more things to judge it better. They have tablets where you can check the menu and see photos and descriptions of each thing.First I ordered a glass of BEAUJOLAIS which I quite liked, light and fruity body, good to accompany appetizers. I then ordered the FOIE GRAS TERRINE which comes with a small salad and a few pieces of toast. The flavor of the foie gras was quite good and the portion was abundant, but they could give more bread to spread it since the amount of foie gras is even larger.The RATATOUILLE was a slight disappointment, it needed more flavor and was a bit small, it comes with crostini to go with it.

Review 163 (2023-01-01 - Rating: 5)
Everything was perfect, from the wine at the start of the menu, to the oysters, the cheese and the service was on point!

Review 164 (2023-05-19 - Rating: 4)
Warm welcome by one of the owners. We had mussels and fries! Very good and fleshy. Very good wine, Sancerre. Good advice from the boss. The only downside is the cold creme brulee! And without vanilla! Price: we are in New York.