Elegant French fare with rib-eyed steak and duck































"In dedication to one of the greatest sandwiches of all time the CROQUE MONSIEUR" - Visualized

"Verdict: Unless you want to party with four different versions of Donatella Versace, not approved. During the weekly cabaret nights at this French restaurant in Tribeca, you'll see sparklers, champagne showers, and waiters in costume whipping around napkins while people dance on tables. But if you come for dinner on a regular night, there won’t be much to distract from the fact that your red snapper is overcooked, your pâte tastes freezer-burned, and your tough, flavorless dessert could inspire a children’s book called “The Saddest Clafoutis.” As the night goes on, the Belle Époque-inspired space fills out with fashion people who all seem to know each other. If you’re looking for a party, skip dinner and come for drinks after 10pm." - neha talreja
"“Maison Close is something I always recommend for out of towners to experience a crazy fun environment you'd never get back at home. When the party starts, it's like a train: once it gets going, you can't stop it. They black out the whole place, so you can't even see outside. They have these dudes who, when someone orders champagne, they come out dressed up in colonial clothes and wigs like George Washington. They take the champagne bottle and they shake it and they're able to squirt a little stream into your mouth perfectly. Every time I do it, it just explodes everywhere. I don't know how they do it.”" - brennan carley
"SH Hotels (1 Hotel Central Park — JAMS); Virgin Hotels (Everdene); and Brandit Group (Maison Close), among others." - Melissa McCart
"The dancing-on-the-table French bistro in SoHo—often compared to Bagatelle—brings its festive, upscale energy to Montauk this summer. Right now, they’re open from 12 to 7 for brunch and lunch." - Elise Taylor