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The food is great, people are cool on some days, the staff works magic except for the host who is too pushy and just with no class. I guess when you own the joint you can do what you want. kudos to yhe cheff always top notch food if you like to endulge yourself in great tastes.

My visit to Bistro Citron was AWFUL. I expected it to be wonderful since it appears to be the sister of Bistro Cassis down on 71st and Columbus where I have previously had a GREAT GREAT experience. How wrong I was. Since I ordered the croque monsieur, I expected ham and cheese on TOASTED BRIOCHE. Not only was my sandwich NOT on brioche (it was on what seemed to be just plain ole wheat bread) but it was not toasted. To add insult to injury, the entire sandwich had been microwaved! I only figured this out when the bread eventually developed that hard and inedible consistency that microwaved bread is famous for. That odd consistency is actually the dissipating life-force and break down of microorganisms that give the food vitality and nutrients. This was absolutely shocking and an insult to anyone who simply expects a good sandwich (despite the obvious expectation of an actual croque monsieur). This was also very precarious and irresponsible as this establishment took a very big risk serving a customer microwaved food without knowing the long term consequences of this non-culinary method of ruining food.

Gotta say, I rarely post here but felt these guys deserved a nod. 2 brunches in the last month, both fantastic. Great food, warm service, baby friendly. Will definitely be back!

Talk about a pleasant surprise! Living on the Upper West Side its like restaurant hell in terms of quality... This is the first restaurant where both my husband and I left very happy. I had the Steak-frites w Bearnease.. out of this world like a real steakhouse.. He had the Escargots and the Mussells (moule frittes) unbelievable.. this is truly an Upper West Side Gem!

I came here on a beautiful weekday evening. Although all the tables outside were taken, the staff courteously sat us within minutes. They waitstaff and host were more than helpful, and friendly. We had a lovely chat with them, and they gave us their best recommendations. They checked in every now and then and did not rush us at all. The appetizer was simply presented, and the entrees were savory and perfect to satisfy a discerning palate. I had the grilled perch. It arrived perfectly cooked, and tender. They have basic French staples, and its a good reliable place for locals or for those who venture uptown!

Right off the top, this place has the best hambergers in the city. Period. It's like filet-mignon sometimes, but never less than top sirloin. Likewise the Steak Tar-Tar is to die for. The drinks are a bit pricy, but that's Manhattan. On one occasion, a waiter became surly with one of my guests, and I never saw him again after many return visits. Outside of that one rare experience, the wait staff are friendly and efficient. The manager is on top of his game and the bar is populated with interesting and intelligent customers.

Last July we found this lovely restaurant while looking for the Children's Museum of Manhattan . Luckily we had just hit a lemonade stand on Central Park West but were still desperate to find food and drink on a scorching day and with two little girls not used to this kind of heat . The place was just like us : Franco-american, with a Franco - American waitress who spoke both languages perfectly (kind of rare among us dual citizens) and was friendly and efficient . The pancakes were fluffy and yummy, the croque-monsieur was great, served with French fries (that would not be the case in Paris) but hey, this is the US . We have tried many cafés while living in New York five years ago and we were happy to find this place which is good value for money and friendly. In other words, it offers the best of both sides of the Atlantic . This is also why we love New York so much.