Jacques Brasserie
Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Jacques Brasserie is a practical Upper East Side pick when the goal is a reliable sit-down meal rather than a destination tasting-menu night. Lunch is the easier daytime use case; dinner is the better fit for a low-pressure date, family celebration, or business meal when location and a conventional restaurant format matter.
About Jacques Brasserie
Jacques Brasserie is a New York City venue with daily hours from 12–10 PM and a smart casual dress code.
For a first visit, avoid over-planning around specific dishes or a particular dining format. The key planning points are simple: Jacques Brasserie is in New York City, it is open every day from 12–10 PM, and smart casual attire is appropriate.
A practical New York City choice when the occasion matters
Jacques Brasserie may be worth considering when you want a New York City venue option with direct daily hours.
Papaya King, Italianissimo Ristorante, Osteria Nando, Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, and Exceed Physical Culture are other named options to consider separately, but we do not assess their fit for a particular meal or occasion.
Plan around the hours and dress code
Jacques Brasserie is open 12–10 PM Monday through Sunday. The dress code is smart casual.
For broader planning, our full New York City restaurants guide is the better starting point if this does not fit the brief. Travelers building a larger trip can also use the New York City hotels guide, the New York City bars guide, the New York City wineries guide, and the New York City experiences guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–10 PM
- Location
- 206 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- jacquesbrasserie.com
- Phone
- +12123272272
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Jacques Brasserie reads like a dependable Upper East Side neighborhood brasserie: steady, unflashy and quietly assured. The room favors steady occupation over theatrical occasions, and the kitchen stakes its claim by delivering credible French brasserie cooking. The setting is residential and relaxed, meant for midweek dinners and regulars as much as special visits, so the energy tilts toward approachable conviviality rather than formality. Expect classic brasserie rhythms: lively conversation, reliable classic plates and a sense of local continuity that feels both warm and unpretentious.
Best For
This is a place for everyday French dining on the Upper East Side: suitable for date nights, business dinners and group meals where the priority is steady, well-executed food rather than spectacle. The brasserie format’s breadth of menu and willingness to serve across hours makes it flexible for lunch, dinner or spontaneous midweek visits. Locals drop in without much ceremony, so it’s also a comfortable casual hangout for repeat customers and visitors who want a trustworthy, classic brasserie experience that fits into neighborhood routines.
Ordering Tips
Lean into brasserie fundamentals when ordering: start with Nantucket fresh oysters or other raw bar selections, then choose classic mains such as Moules Frites or Steak Frites for a straightforward, satisfying experience. For something richer, the Duck Confit with blackberry reduction and Steak au Poivre are signature plates that exemplify the kitchen’s focus on traditional French flavors. Portions and preparations skew toward the familiar, so order a mix of sharable starters and a hearty main to get a true sense of the venue’s brasserie identity.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with dark wooden walls adorned with vintage poster advertisements and bohemian scenes, creating a cozy European charm reminiscent of Paris.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Moules Frites
- Steak Frites
- Duck Confit with Blackberry Reduction
- Nantucket Fresh Oysters
- Steak au Poivre
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 206 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12–10 PM
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants Italian instead, look at Italianissimo Ristorante or Osteria Nando. If speed and price matter more than ambiance, Papaya King is the practical alternate.
Restaurant context
How Jacques Brasserie compares nearby
Choose Jacques Brasserie when the plan needs a full-service Upper East Side restaurant for a date, family dinner, or business meal. Papaya King is the value play for a quick hot-dog stop, but it is not the right substitute for a seated occasion. Exceed Physical Culture is not a dining alternative in the same sense, so it should only enter the plan if the outing is built around fitness rather than a meal.
For diners choosing by cuisine direction, Italianissimo Ristorante and Osteria Nando are the more direct cross-shops when the group wants Italian. Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill is the better fit for a casual Thai, ramen, or robata-leaning meal. Jacques Brasserie is the safer choice when ambiance and a conventional sit-down format matter more than a specific dish category.
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Compare Jacques Brasserie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacques Brasserie | New York City | No published awards | |
| Papaya King | New York City | Hot Dogs | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5492024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5192023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill | New York City | No published awards | |
| Exceed Physical Culture | New York City | No published awards | |
| Italianissimo Ristorante | New York City | No published awards | |
| Osteria Nando | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Jacques Brasserie?
Jacques Brasserie is in New York City and is open 12–10 PM every day. The dress code is smart casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Jacques Brasserie?
The hours are 12–10 PM Monday through Sunday.
