Paris Bar

If you're looking for one of the best happy hours in NYC, Paris Bar is an absolute gem. The atmosphere is chic, vibrant, and quintessentially New York — perfect for after-work drinks or a stylish meet-up before a night out in Manhattan. The $5 lobster sliders are incredible — fresh, flavorful, and honestly one of the best happy hour deals in the city. Pair them with the Spritz cocktail (a must-order — crisp, refreshing, beautifully balanced) and don’t miss the mini Cosmo — sensational, perfectly chilled, and dangerously delicious. Whether you're in Midtown for business, shopping, or just exploring the city, this spot delivers elevated brasserie vibes with standout cocktails and unbeatable specials. Highly recommend for anyone searching for top NYC happy hour spots, lobster sliders in Manhattan, or a chic French brasserie experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paris Bar is a conveniently located and undeniably charming spot — the kind of place you walk into and immediately appreciate for its ambiance. The setting is lovely, relaxed, and perfect for a nice brunch or a catch-up with friends. That said, the food didn’t quite live up to the atmosphere. We ordered the Salmon Eggs Benedict ($27), the French Dip ($32), and a mimosa. The flavors were fine, but nothing stood out. The salmon portion on the Benedict was surprisingly stingy, and the French Dip arrived very rare and quite red. When I asked about it, I was told that’s simply how they serve it, which might appeal to some, but it wasn’t to my taste. The only thing I genuinely enjoyed was the French fries. Overall, I’d happily return for the ambiance and convenient location — both are definite strong points — but the food itself wouldn’t be the reason I’d go back.

Pretty reasonable prices by French restaurant standards. The bread service is excellent, and my steak frites was great. My wife’s French dip, less so. But the desserts are the real star here. The vanilla chiffon cake is like something from a picture book come to life. Even if you think you don’t like pastry cream, it will change your life and ruin you for all future lesser versions. And the mousse. I love mousse and order it frequently, but I had never experienced it like this. They come to your table with a two-part refrigerated metal bucket, and scoop out chocolate mousse from one side and some kind of magical vanilla cream from the other and slap them on a plate. It’s not pretty, but you will never be satisfied by a cute little mousse cup again. We were there fairly early in the dinner hours, so we had the dining room to ourselves for most of the meal and only a few other tables were filled by the time we left, so it was blessedly quiet for the most part, and service was attentive to a fault. I think I scared off one waiter who came by twice before we’d finished reading the menu, since he decamped to the bar area and a different waiter took over our table. A great choice for a pre-show dinner or just a night out.

The service was amazing for a walk in on the week of Valentine’s. My food arrived timely and i had a Rose/Bergamot smoke infused Old Fashion. My pork was slightly overcooked, but it was still a great dining experience.

We visited Paris Bar for the first time, having high expectations due to its location inside Hotel Le Méridien. The restaurant features a pleasant atmosphere, attentive service, and beautifully presented dishes. The pattypan squash served with the chicken was delicious and well-prepared. However, some other dishes, such as the Goat Cheese Croquette, Beef Bourguignon, and Onion Soup with puff pastry, were overly greasy. While the flavors were good overall, the heaviness prompted us to skip dessert. Overall, it's a nice spot with great service and ambience, but the food could benefit from a lighter touch. I rate it a 6 out of 10, primarily because of the greasiness.

We had cocktails and the raw bar everyday that we were in town while staying at the Le Meridien Central Park hotel. The service was phenomenal! Orlando is a great server and incredibly helpful. My daughter has serious food allergies and they handled it with care. Everyone is so friendly!

Great French brasserie in close proximity to Carnegie Hall so ideal for a pre concert dinner. Nice decor and friendly service. Great fish and meat options for entree.

Really liked this place, staff was nice although gave us two underwhelming tables. Other than that, great overall review. Super cute interior, delicious burger, Caesar salad and fabulous cocktails. Breakfast also was great; huge portions. Good value.

It was a cold lunchtime and I walked into the restaurant. Staffs are nice and have great hospitality. I ordered an onion soup and crochet. The chef made this pie-styled one as a surprise, which usually had bread inside. It was so good! Sorry to make my table messy! Lol. This lunch made me warmer and definitely will be back with my friends soon!

Gorgeous restaurant with stunning decor. High ceilings and well spaced tables along with perfect french bistro music that allows people to talk create the perfect ambiance. Food was excellent - loved the Chicken dish and Seafood Boulabaise. Service was attentive and very good. I just wish they would add more deserts then the 3 they had. Prices are on the high side but this is 57th St. a super expensive location for restaurants so nothing unreasonable. I believe this is a new restaurant from Shelly Fireman and he is a seasoned restaurant man who puts out consistently excellent product and great restaurants. Its such a beautiful setting and design that I look forward to going back many times.

I had an early dinner with my son and we loved it! It's a very elegant space with leather banquets, high ceilings , interesting art and an open kitchen. I found it to be very zen and relaxing because the music wasn't too loud and we weren't packed in like sardines. The French onion soup is a must with the puff pastry top and Comte cheese! The seafood selection is vast as they have an oyster bar. My son had steak frites and thought the steak was very flavorful. I had the salmon Wellington and thought the mushrooms were a yummy addition. Services was top notch! I'll definitely be back to try the seafood bouillabaisse!

Came for breakfast, dinner and lunch and it has alot of potential... food was universally very good however there is alot to be desired regarding the staff with Chris and Carlo, manager and general manager, having to save the day. Giving them the benefit of the doubt given they are newly reopened. Ambiance is French Bistro and can feel noisy and a bit compact when they are busy. Kudos to Eduardo the bus person

I only write bad yelp reviews when I'm really disappointed, this is one of those times. Friendly staff, nice ambiance, but the food was just not all the good. Goat cheese croquettes were probably the best thing we ordered, shrimp cocktail was ok. Salmon crudot was not good, just tasted off, very very fishy. Girlfriend ordered the fettuccine, that really wasn't good at all. Tasted like $30 buttered pasta with mushrooms. She didn't even touch it, which I usually expect the dish to be comped in a situation like that, but I guess they have their own policies and all against that. Nice for a drink and some shrimp cocktail if you're close by, but nothing else.

I spent a week in New York City, and the Paris bar was attached to our hotel. It was an incredible restaurant. It was beautiful, the menu was very good, and the staff were some of the nicest people I have ever met in a restaurant. It is beautifully decorated with great artwork. The bar is fun and casual and has great drinks, and the restaurant has white tablecloth and a great French menu. I would highly recommend stopping in! Casual or formal, it has something for everyone. And as I stated, the staff are amazing people.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. First, the red facade is a jawdropper. Like a Christian Louboutin heel, it's just sexy and draws you in. Second, the cocktails! The craftsmanship is superb, and they taste dangerously delicious. Third, the menu is tastefully expansive, from raw bar to bouillabaisse to beef bourguignon. I can't recommend the Nicoise salad enough. It was perfect. This place is a New York City gem. I can't wait to become a regular!

The food was excellent- best bouillabaisse I can recall having in a long time. The service (attentive and knowledgeable) and ambience were equally excellent. Will definitely return.

New spot on 57th Street. The space is GORGEOUS and the food is delicious. Love the oysters and the Nicoise salad. Fries delicious. Beautiful creative cocktails. The bar is so beautiful.