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The Consulate, New York, NY

The Consulate

4.6
4.6
343 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Consulate!
Located on the Upper West Side, the restaurant features a French American menu which includes brunch favorites; blueberry cast iron pancakes, classic eggs benedict and beet and gin cured salmon. Dinner features sumptuous short rib cavatelli, perfectly seared steaks, roasted herb chicken and locally sourced seafood dishes such as seared branzino, scallop tartare with crispy shallots, and perfectly prepared octopus and mussels.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    06-783 0223
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alan Vargas
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    85th street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, C, 1
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    4:15 PM
    Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an unforgettable dining experience designed to delight and amaze. Indulge in an exclusive multi-course prix fixe menu, crafted with seasonal ingredients and paired with carefully selected wines. Each dish tells a story, setting the stage for an extraordinary evening of elegance and flavor. The ambiance will sparkle with festive decor and intimate lighting, creating the perfect setting to welcome the new year in style. Reserve your seat now for this one-night-only celebration and make your New Year’s Eve truly extraordinary.

What 343 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Consulate offers an upscale dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Popular for brunch, it features a "lovely ambiance" and a diverse menu. While some patrons note high noise levels and prices, dishes like the Croque Monsieur and ribeye receive praise. The staff is often highlighted as attentive and professional.

343 Reviews
  1. katie

    Houston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful, delicious meal last night. Everything thing was perfect from start to finish! If possible, it would be helpful to have some type of light in the entryway as it's very dark. It was hard to tell if there was one step or two in the darkness. There are two small steps up to the restaurant door.

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  2. Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    87 reviews

    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food, service slow, limited but creative menu and the noise at times was deafening.

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  3. Andrea

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un ristorante fantastico! Tutti gentilissimi e un'atmosfera incantevole! Ci torneremo sicuramente

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  4. Margaret

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beatiful place, friendly service and excellent food. Main dining room was a little loud but we sat in the heated outdoor section and that wasn’t a problem. Great brunch!

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  5. Arthur k

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch. They actually must have been concerned with seasoning the eggs and the avocado toast. The staff was always on top of it. The only drawback for me was that there are no 2-person tables where you can talk business with enough privacy, but that is hardly a concern of most patrons. I'll be going back.

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  6. wendy

    New York City

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Despite the service and waiting for the food and then for the next course in the following course, we finished our meal and we’re given a check. I paid the check with a credit card and was given a receipt complete with a tip. My guest and I were leaving the restaurant when we were accosted by some lady claiming to be a manager handing me another check, which was supposedly mine. She said I did not pay properly. I pulled out my receipt which was correct, and then she backed down. However, that did not excuse Her or my embarrassment in front of my guest. I have been eating at consulate for years and years. I have never experienced anything like this when the owners were present 

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  7. Lisa

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    No gluten free substitute for eggs Benedict bread Charged $14 for a side of fries for a two year old

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  8. Judy

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food and service were great but the noise level was deafening. The excruciating noise made the experience terrible and we will not return.

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  9. Judi

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Very friendly staff.

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  10. Peg

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood spot for reliably good food. Brunch was delicious and the service friendly and efficient.

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The Consulate is rated 4.6 stars by 343 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Consulate

519 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024-3402

Additional information

  • Cross street
    85th street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    B, C, 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alan Vargas
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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