French Louie

If when dining out your priority is service, then this might just be your new favorite restaurant. They have truly nailed the balance between being attentive but not overbearing, which is not something a lot of restaurants can claim. As for the food, most things where a 9 or 10. I did come very excited for the steak tartare, as it’s one of my favorite meals, and maybe my hopes were too high but it left something to be desired. It wasn’t bad by any means, it just wasn’t great. The steak frites, on the other hand, are worth every penny. Don’t sleep on the dessert, the banana profiteroles were absolutely mental, would go back just for that. Additionally, they have a very beautiful patio, which I didn’t sit in because it was sweltering the day I went.

Nice and cosy place for dinner. Good choice of dishes. The staff are friendly. Order was brought in 20 minutes, but the couple at the next table waited over 50 minutes (they ordered chicken). 🍷 Tried a delicious French wine. Food for 3.5-4 out of 5 points. 🥗 The salad was filled with vinegar or some kind of sauce so sour it was impossible to eat. 🥩 The meat was very mediocre, definitely not worth the money. 💲 For two with alcohol it came to more than $130. Expensive for a mediocre meal. I will not be coming to this place for dinner again.

Bavette Steak Frites, mussels, bananas foster profiteroles - all of them outstanding. Sat outside in the cute courtyard. Attentive but not overbearing service. Friday lunch with hubby after getting stroller fixed at the Uppababy Hub around the corner.

Cute and intimate place for a girls day brunch. We were able to grab seats on a Sunday afternoon despite the restaurant almost being packed on a rainy day. Food and drinks came fast and delicious. Staff was beyond attentive and friendly

We had a beautiful dining experience in the garden. The 2019 Saint Emilion was perfect. We split a salad, and enjoyed the duck and the papardelle with poached egg. Can’t wait for our next date night at French Louie.

We loved this brunch! First, customer service was amazing. The waitress was so friendly and warm, she was very considerable. More importantly, the food was awesome. French Toast was delicious and melt in your mouth. It was a huge plate. Too big for one person, share would be good! Egg Louie was tasty too! Especially the croissant with egg melting at the top. We’ll definitely visit back again!

Beautiful restaurant. Loved the decoration, clean and organized. Service was excellent and kind, always smiling and very attentive. Good food, fast, and good quality. 👌 I will definitely be back.

I came here for brunch and had the Eggs Louie which was pretty good. I switched out the poached eggs for eggs scrambled soft. The buttery croissant was the star of the meal for me. I also ordered the Creme Brûlée french toast. It was just ok, the texture was nice but the sweetness wasn’t there as much as I expected.

If when dining out your priority is service, then this might just be your new favorite restaurant. They have truly nailed the balance between being attentive but not overbearing, which is not something a lot of restaurants can claim. As for the food, most things where a 9 or 10. I did come very excited for the steak tartare, as it’s one of my favorite meals, and maybe my hopes were too high but it left something to be desired. It wasn’t bad by any means, it just wasn’t great. The steak frites, on the other hand, are worth every penny. Don’t sleep on the dessert, the banana profiteroles were absolutely mental, would go back just for that. Additionally, they have a very beautiful patio, which I didn’t sit in because it was sweltering the day I went.

Nice and cosy place for dinner. Good choice of dishes. The staff are friendly. Order was brought in 20 minutes, but the couple at the next table waited over 50 minutes (they ordered chicken). 🍷 Tried a delicious French wine. Food for 3.5-4 out of 5 points. 🥗 The salad was filled with vinegar or some kind of sauce so sour it was impossible to eat. 🥩 The meat was very mediocre, definitely not worth the money. 💲 For two with alcohol it came to more than $130. Expensive for a mediocre meal. I will not be coming to this place for dinner again.

Bavette Steak Frites, mussels, bananas foster profiteroles - all of them outstanding. Sat outside in the cute courtyard. Attentive but not overbearing service. Friday lunch with hubby after getting stroller fixed at the Uppababy Hub around the corner.

Cute and intimate place for a girls day brunch. We were able to grab seats on a Sunday afternoon despite the restaurant almost being packed on a rainy day. Food and drinks came fast and delicious. Staff was beyond attentive and friendly

We had a beautiful dining experience in the garden. The 2019 Saint Emilion was perfect. We split a salad, and enjoyed the duck and the papardelle with poached egg. Can’t wait for our next date night at French Louie.

We loved this brunch! First, customer service was amazing. The waitress was so friendly and warm, she was very considerable. More importantly, the food was awesome. French Toast was delicious and melt in your mouth. It was a huge plate. Too big for one person, share would be good! Egg Louie was tasty too! Especially the croissant with egg melting at the top. We’ll definitely visit back again!

Beautiful restaurant. Loved the decoration, clean and organized. Service was excellent and kind, always smiling and very attentive. Good food, fast, and good quality. 👌 I will definitely be back.

I came here for brunch and had the Eggs Louie which was pretty good. I switched out the poached eggs for eggs scrambled soft. The buttery croissant was the star of the meal for me. I also ordered the Creme Brûlée french toast. It was just ok, the texture was nice but the sweetness wasn’t there as much as I expected.

Nice ambience, decent brunch, and good service Food: I got the crab eggs Benedict and the creme brûlée French toast with a side of friend. The crab eggs Benedict was decent! The side of fries were incredible and such a large serving. The creme brûlée French toast was so large (not the best tho)! All the food was decent, but nothing was standout Service: good friendly service Ambience: I enjoyed the ambience! Very spacious and nice! Price: reasonably priced especially for the portion sizes

Try: Steak Frites - Bavette Steak! Why: Got my steak medium-rare and enjoyed each juicy tender bite. They make their own house-made steak sauce. The steak knife wasn't as sharp so took some extra pressure and slicing. They packed the plate with mixed greens salad and fries, both were good. So good I ate the entire plate! Paired the meal with a French 75 cocktail made with cognac, champagne, and lemon. It was refreshing so i ended having two. Notes: Hostess and server were friendly and helpful. Cute restaurant with backyard garden seating. We had a large group celebrating a friend's birthday so made reservations. We were seated inside and it was a bit of a tight squeeze for a party of eight. Two clean bathrooms right next to kitchen, one was spacious and another small. It was a busy evening so a short line for bathrooms. Overall, a solid meal and enjoyable birthday party.

Very good selection for restaurant week! If you're ever craving french food, this is the spot! Each bite was quite delicious (I got to taste multiple people's dishes hehe) I think maybe on the more expensive side but worth it for a bundle like restaurant week. The ambiance is very cozy cute, and the service is excellent as well!

Lovely restaurant. So far, have only been there during work day lunch but have been impressed. Service is pleasant, food is delicious, and it's a cute spot. It's good for date night or for work meeting.

Really big portions, excellent service and everything tasted great. The brunch was spectacular.

Came here on a Tuesday night with 2 other friends and got a table immediately. The interior is elegant, and weeknight dinner here is perfect with a lighter crowd overall. Our server was excellent and very professional. Our food came out pretty quickly as well. Bavette Steak - Excellently done. Juicy, well seasoned steak sliced and laid on a bed of shoestring fries. The small salad is a nice touch, though obviously not a big highlight of the dish. The steak practically fell apart with just my fork -- very tender. Parjs Brest - I usually don't do dessert, but this one is certainly worth the addition. It's extremely light and airy; the creme is hazelnut and has little crunchy sugar crystals. Value: 4/5 Quality: 5/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

Super cute place in Brooklyn! Was nearby for a uppababy stroller maintenance appointment and had a couple hours to kill. So decided to come here for brunch. They have a super cute patio in the back equipped with heating lamps so it was nice and toasty there. Staff members were super nice. Very busy place for sure. If you want to sit inside make sure you have a reservation. My husband ordered the Bloody Mary which he thoroughly enjoyed. There were non alcoholic options for cocktail but I didn't think they were appropriate for pregnant lady like me at that time. Im pretty sure pregnant women shouldn't have hibiscus and egg whites in their drinks. I ordered the croissant and it came with a delicious apple butter that I highly recommend. It was so flaky and delicious. I ordered the burger royale and it was so good! The fries were so crispy and not too oily. So a great choice if you're in the hearty mood. We also ordered the mushroom scramble. The eggs were cooked perfectly fluffy and came with nice toast and salad on the side. My husband ended the meal with an earl gray hot toddy which really cleared his sinuses and he enjoyed. It's a great drink for the winter according to him. Great find in Brooklyn. Would definitely visit again.

Had an amazing dinner here for my birthday last night! The ambiance was perfect, lively and fun but not too loud or packed. The service was great! We had the aged steak frites and pappardelle - oh my gosh yum! Also the baguette & butter + escargot! Will definitely be back!

We made a reservation for French Louie for 7:45 pm on a Friday! It was 3/4 empty with an outdoor patio space! We ordered the baguette and butter with Frenchie (salad) before ordering the cast iron chicken and the Bavette steak! The baguette and butter was the perfect size to start with and it was only three dollars! The Frenchie salad was very flavorful with the French dressing, some bacon, onions, lettuce and cheese! It was simple but delightful, opened our palettes for the entrees! The Bavette steak came with a salad and fries! The fries were great, they also provided some sauce on the side for your steak and fries! The steak was delicious and well made! They had generous portion size for the food that they were serving. The cast iron chicken came with potatoes and broccoli. The broccoli was bitter so that was odd, otherwise, the flavor overall was very mild and simple! Overall, great establishment to come to for an intimate dinner! I look forward to popping by for some brunch!

A really nice breakfast/lunch venue in the heart of Brooklyn. My son knows this place quite well and suggested it to all of us. Good choice. Great service. Busy-noisy. Also outside dining. Front bar service. Great food. Cognoscenti-type clientele.

When we first entered the restaurant, I loved that it was spacious and bright. We had a reservation on Sunday for originally for 8 people, but we ended up having an additional person join. When we approached the hostess about this issue, she was extremely taken aback; Understandably she was frustrated, so I had suggested that we can do 2 separate tables since it appeared that there were no reservations and many open tables. The hostess was visibly upset and demanded that, "since we all came as a group that the group cannot be split." She was extremely rude and continued to roll her eyes and sigh at us. At this point, I was ready to leave the restaurant, but my friends suggested that we just stay. One of my friends were able to convince her to seat us at 2 separate tables, it ended up working out; I would've given this restaurant a better review since the food was pretty decent; However, the blonde female hostess was extremely passive aggressive and rude to my friends who were visiting from out of town. It really ruined the experience & I was quite uncomfortable eating at the restaurant. I simply would not com back because of this negative encounter.

We came here on a Monday night and there was a lot of space. The ambiance here is lovely - candles and the lighting is warm. The service was great, the hostess and servers were attentive. The food is a bit pricey for the quality / taste / enjoyment. It's not bad but I wouldn't recommend it, other than the restaurant is a nice spot to hang out at. We didn't grab drinks so I can't speak to that but I would imagine this play would be a nice place to chat over a few drinks.

Relaxing, cozy ambiance. Dimmed lighting for dinner. A cool mix of modern, hip music playing in the background. Nice space for enjoying your meal. Service oscillated from one visit to the next. One night, we had a lovely waitress who was spectacular in every possible way. The other time we returned (and were the only customers in a deserted restaurant), the place seemed understaffed, so we received zero service, as the staff were busy with something that must have been happening beyond our knowledge. $20 burger royale was worth returning for. Very juicy, tasty--a well constructed burger. Perfectly seasoned meat. Fries were crispy and well salted. Not oily at all, which I appreciated. Filling portion. $12 paris brest: the chou pastry was dry and not as fresh as it should have been. The almond & hazelnut cream filling was delectable, with a perfect balance of sweetness. Enjoyed the cream very much.

A sucker for French cuisine - one true weakness if we had to pick a restaurant on a Saturday evening. There's a lot of restaurants to choose from walking down Boerum Hill. The sun was starting to set and we needed something savory for the Fall evening. Another backyard restaurant experience. It was a bit of a tight scheduling as the hostess told us we only had 1 and a half hour to finish. The staff was very mindful of our dinner dilemma and delivered everything to us in a timely manner. Even the drinks came out quick and they knew we were also there to enjoy a nice rose bottle. I wouldn't recommend anyone to engulf a bottle between 3 people super quickly unless you know how to hold your drinks, but this doesn't depreciate the dinner experience. The backyard garden seating area was very beautiful and we enjoyed watching the skies change to nightfall. My steelhead trout was so delicious and well balanced. That apple butter spread on the side did not last long as it was all gone. Even my friend's steak frites were amazing - medium well done charred and the fries were crispy with a hint of truffle. It was a shame we had to rush the whole experience as I would've liked the leisure time to savor my meal and order more. But what can you do when you're doing walk-in on a Saturday night? My only critique from this place was despite them rushing us to finish in 1.5 hours, it was really hard to get their attention when we had to check out and process payment. Everything else fitted in just right.

We had the opportunity to dine at this popular French restaurant. The place always seemed so crowded and festive. Our seats were perfectly secluded. Began our evening with the tasty warm baguette and butter. Our first drinks for three people were served the French 75 cocktails, good not great. For food starters, we shared the pappardelle pasta that was delicious. The dinner menu for my wife and I consisted of each ordering the cast iron-roasted chicken with my son who had the steak frites, French fries and salad. (BTW, the cast iron chicken prepared at Olea, also in Brooklyn, is better.) The second set of drinks that tasted better were two Chespiritos and a glass of rose wine. The only bummer was the dessert choices. It is a sin for a French restaurant not to have crème brûlée as an option. Otherwise, the overall service was great.

We had a group of four and got right in for dinner. Drinks were outstanding and food was delicious. The steak frites is the best although everyone loved their food! Service was great as well!

It was a nice restaurant, good service and food. The muscles were outstanding. The chicken entree was good, but not as amazing as anticipated. Definitely would return and give more dishes a try.

Brooklyn Brunch experience I went to French Louie around 11:30 a.m. before going to the theater with friends. All my friends and I were satisfied with the food and service. The ambiance is casual and welcoming. I'd return if I went back to that area.

Great, cozy atmosphere. Duck Confit was excellently prepared. Dessert was wonderful. Wait staff was great as well and very friendly.

After ditching spin class to relax in the sauna, my friend and I headed to French Louie for an impromptu dinner to extend an already lovely evening. We opted for the beautiful candle lit backyard but eventually moved inside. I ordered the vegetarian gnocchi and she had the steak frites. My dish was tasty and she raved about hers but the star of the show was the banana foster profiteroles. They were so wonderful. For drinks I had a glass of Pinot Blanc and she had French 75(s). I'll have to try that on my next visit. Service- Our first waitress was so bubbly and delightful but was nearing the end of her shift so we didn't have much time with her. I came here many years ago for Valentine's Day and loved it but hadn't returned since but I'll definitely be stopping by more often even if just for a glass of wine or cocktail and dessert.

Came here late on a weeknight. Anchovy frites: 5/5. Really good and unique. Duck au poivre: 2.5/5. A lot of beets, which I realize I don't super like in general unless they're pickled or dressed in some other strong flavor. The duck was not super tender or flavorful. As a french restaurant I expected an excellent sauce, and I didn't remember one here. Swordfish: 3/5. I liked this a lot more than the duck (more noticeable sauce, tender fish), but my friend who originally ordered it did not all, so compromising on the rating here. Also maybe my standards were lowered after having the duck. Broccoli rabe: 3.5/5. The roasting was really good, but they tasted way too salty. Liked the addition of chickpeas. Service: 3.5/5. Ran out of water and wasn't refilled for awhile. Also our broccoli rabe order was originally missed. Not sure if it was because we were a late reservation, but y'all agreed to serve us then, so... We did still arrive on time for it.

We popped here for the first time for lunch on a whim midweek. Even on a windy Wednesday the place was still busy and had a really nice atmosphere. We were seated quickly and appreciated the small menu. We ordered starters (anchovies frites and the chicken liver pate) and mains (steak frites and the Nicosia salad). All of the food that we had was delicious and the portions were very generous. We moved to NYC from London 7 months ago and both me and my partner agreed that this was the best meal we have had in New York to date. They also have a great wine list and we enjoyed a really nice bottle of rose. The service was great as well, attentive without being overbearing. All in all we had a great lunch and can't wait to return.

Gorgeous and fun bistro with tables indoors, some on the patio, and a private space for a good-sized party. The latter is exposed to the elements, so sunscreen and hats are recommended. A hip yet classic place, French Louie's offers dinner and weekend brunch (and maybe lunch). Boozy cocktails are featured, as well as a local coffee roaster. Our brunch party got noshing on the homemade, delicious Lemon Madelines. Served with creamy butter and apple jam, they are tasty enough to eat on their own -- but why would you? Radishes with butter is another one of the appetizers, and I would love to try that sometime. For Brunch, almost everyone at our table got what must the be the house specialty, The Eggs Louie. Two perfectly poached eggs resting atop a buttery, moist and crunchy croissant. Inside the croissant is a crabmeat salad that proves more of an accent than a featured player. The chili flecked hollandaise generously bathes the dish (which is why I asked/received mine on the side. Hollandaise, even a chili-flecked version, makes me happiest when I may add rather than subtract the star attraction. Eggs Louie also arrives with a fantastic arugula salade complete with scallions and possibly fennel. The show stealer of the brunch had to be the Creme Brulee French Toast. At last, French Toast that feels French! The caramelized sheen found in the middle of the large double toast resembled a petit and fragile sugary rink. So good. The blackberrry jam, buried underneath the toast, felt quirky to be so hidden. However, it's a brilliant accent that heightens rather than distracts from the main event. Tre bien. The Steak Tartare (egg yolk, chile oil and pickled mustard seed) looks legit and gorgeous, receiving good reviews at our table. Service was friendly and attentive. Coffee, served in smaller cups, is delicious. (From Brooklyn Coffee Roasters) So much to choose from, and brunch is only a part of the excitement here. Very happy to visit French Louie. Though we were traveling and live nowhere near, I do look forward to returning before too long.

I came here just this past weekend with a couple of friends, and we had just a delightful, perfect all-around brunch experience. French Louie is not just a clever name--food and experience here seems to have a classic French bent, from what felt to be a French-style, efficient yet unrushed service (well, unrushed for NY, not for Paris) to the crisp, fresh, inventive food & drink. Starting with the beverages, the Bloody Mary was perfect, just the right blend of spicy, tomato-y and boozy, and topped with delightful pickled veggies, and the coffee was excellent. It was a rare brunch where I wasn't craving eggs, so I went for the grilled trout po' boy, which was just exceptional, juicy fish, with the skin nicely crisped, topped with cabbage, cornichons and a delightful rémoulade. The salad also featured chopped cornichons and a light, flavorful vinaigrette. For the egg inclined, well, my friend got a Benedict with crabmeat on top of a croissant--she gave me a bite and it was incredible--that I am dying to try next time. My other friend had the smoked trout scramble topped with crème fraiche that he enjoyed as well. Ambience is great, the inside is comfortable and spacious (again, by NY standards) and there is a glorious looking backyard for outside seating. I jealously watched what looked like a small wedding or anniversary celebration that was going on outside from my seat, but honestly the experience was so wonderful and food so excellent I didn't begrudge the celebrants their exclusive use of the outside area. Rather, I calculated how soon I could plan to come back from another brunch or to try them out for dinner.

Came here for brunch and it was a lovely meal! The Eggs Louie is so delicious, I really enjoyed the sauce and crab and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I would definitely order it again! The French toast crème brûlée was also very yummy. I really appreciate how big their portion sizes are, it makes the price worth it. The service was very friendly and quick. Would recommend making a reservation since it gets crowded quickly.

Overall an amazing experience. The hostess was very accommodating, and the staff overall were very friendly. The decor was minimal but quaint and cozy. I had the steak and frites with Brussel sprouts on the side with a french 75 with cognac. The meal was delightful with a well seasoned and tender steak. The french 75 was not too strong but just right in flavor and strength. I'd come back for the same meal.

We came for brunch and got the Eggs Louie and Creme Brulee french toast. Enjoyed both our plates, and the portion was definitely much bigger than the picture (for the french toast). The Eggs Louie was definetly the highlight of the meal. The hollaindaise sauce was one of the best I've had, and I liked how inventive it was for the crab and eggs to go on top of a croissant! The french toast had the burnt, cripsy exterior of a crème brûlée, and I was extremely impressed with how soft and smooth the interior was. The service was great and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant.

Went with a group of three and we had the best night! The atmosphere is so warm and cozy, and all the food was incredible! We started off with the beef tartare, the oysters and the Frenchie salad which were all perfect. For the mains we had the steelhead trout, the cast iron roasted chicken and a side of the Brussels sprouts. Do not skip the Brussels sprouts, they're amazing!

Papi had the Po' boy and I had the chicken BLT. Both were delicious. The person waited out table was lovely and attentive. The restaurant has a lovely shaded backyard patio. We sat inside where the decor is simple but lovely as well.

Great vibe and tasty food! Enjoyed the fish and the cocktails. They also have a patio out back when the weather is nice!

Charming restaurant with a small menu but representative of French cuisine. I had anchovies frites and steak tartare. Baguette bread is excellent with whipped butter. My meal mate had escargot and the roast chicken. Huge portion. I spied the bavette plate, huge salad with shoestring fries. You won't be dissatisfied. Really quite quaint. Note steak bavette was served fairly rare.

Super romantic, French cuisine in the Atlantic Ave BK area. I came with my partner for a Valentine's Day dinner/ restaurant week dinner, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. It's been a little while since I've been there, but we actually enjoyed our appetizers more than our entrees. Who would've though that fried lemons were delicious?! (We got it as a part of a fried sardine appetizer). The duck entree was well done as well. A great cozy space in the neighborhood for sure.

I came to this restaurant for date night last week and had a nice time! We had a reservation and upon arriving at the restaurant, immediately fell in love with the ambiance. The restaurant was busy and it was nicely decorated with dim lighting throughout and an open back door that opens to patio/outdoor dining. We ordered a drink each--I had a mezcal drink that was okay, not too sweet and ordered a couple of appetizers, entrees and a dessert to share. We ordered the tomato and nectarine salad which was super refreshing and delicious salad dressing! I highly recommend the salad. We also ordered the beef tartare. I'm generally not the biggest fan of beef tartare as it tastes pretty beefy, but this one went nicely with the piece of toast. The appetizers are both smaller portions. For our entrees, we ordered a steak (how could you not) that came with fries and a side salad and the chicken. The steak tasted delicious, especially with the homemade dressings (steak sauce, aioli and ketchup) and the fries were nice and crisp. The chicken was well prepared with green onion, which made it taste slightly sweet. We ordered the banana dessert that was pieces of toasted banana, pastry with ice cream in the middle. Although I wasn't the biggest fan of the dessert--it had a lot of dairy in it and I'm not the biggest fan of dairy, my friend thought it was one of the best desserts he'd ever had. The service was pretty quick and and efficient and I would recommend this place for a nice evening out if you're into French food. The restaurant is on the pricier side and serves smaller portions so I would just be mindful of that before coming!

I was recommended this restaurant by a friend who had multiple great experiences here, so I was super excited to try, but my own experience was disappointing. My reservation was for an outdoor table, but when we arrived at 6, the whole restaurant was empty except for one party, so I asked if we could be seated inside instead. The host firmly said no and that there would be no indoor availability until 8, so we were seated outside. About ten minutes after we sat down, the host lead another party of 2 outside who had outdoor reservations (said so by the host himself), but they expressed that they did not want to sit outside. Then, to my shock, the host promptly seated them inside instead when he told us there was absolutely no availability. I do not understand why they were treated differently than us and I felt discriminated against. It might be because we were POC and the other party was two white women. The appetizers we ordered, steak tartare and escargot, both tasted fine, although not very flavorful, so no real complaints there. The leaves in the salad that came with the steak were not fresh and had yellow spots on them. We brought this up to the server, who took it to the manager, which I appreciated him doing and they gifted us a free blackberry sorbet. The price point of this place is too high to not be using fresh ingredients in my opinion. Additionally, when we finished our meal at 6:50, half of the restaurant was empty still, so we could have 100% sat inside and left before the table had to be given to someone else.

Pretty cute and romantic place to have a nice evening dinner at. Again, my friend who lives in NY recommended this place and I'm glad she did! We ordered some oysters which were phenomenal. They were incredibly fresh and made me want more! I also ordered a tequila cocktail and steak and fries. The steak was perfectly cooked the way I wanted it - medium rare. My friend who ordered his medium said it was a little too dry for his liking. The waitress said that the fries here were the best fries she's ever had. I'm wondering if she over did it because I was expecting the best and the fries were just alright, haha! They were great but not the best. It was an amazing place and great experience for some awesome food!

I tried to make a reservation online for same day dining but there was nothing available. I decided to try my luck anyways and gave them a call to see if they had any tables for brunch and luckily they said they did. When I arrived I was seated in their outdoor patio. We ordered the creme brûlée french toast and the eggs Louie. The french toast was a lot bigger than I thought it would be. The two toast slices were both very thick. The top had a nice layer of caramelized sugar. However, underneath this layer was a ridiculous amount of excess sugar that had not been caramelized and was just sitting there on top of the bread. I enjoyed the eggs Louie which consisted of a croissant topped with crab, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce although it could use a bit more crab. When the bill came, the waitress just kind of awkwardly threw the receipt on the table and when I said thank you she didn't bother to respond. Not sure if it's because she was busy but I found it to be very rude and quite strange since I've never had this happen to me before.

Quaint place, loud but lively. Steaks frites were really good and service was even better.

I wanted to love this place and for so long we have been walking by for a wbut never had the chance to get there because they are close on either Sunday or Monday. Finally, we made it and order some rose and sparkling wine, those were well priced for the quality. To try the food we went for a tuna salad and it's when all was ruined for me!! The tuna was old and smelly, the fries were soggy and not appealing at all. Sadly it didn't go as I was expecting. The restaurant is cute but disappointing.

I've been frequenting Brooklyn more often and am glad that I have as the food is quite good there. French Louie is a super cute French spot that I would highly recommend for brunch. My friend and I just ordered some appetizers versus entrees as me being me, I wanted to try multiple different things. We got the ahi tuna, steak tartare, and chicken liver mousse. Albeit everything didn't have a "ton of flavor" so to speak, simplicity is sometimes what you need and everything worked for me. Would definitely go back, but probably for brunch again because the ambience is very fitting for that IMHO.

One of my favorite brunch spots in Brooklyn. I just love love love the back garden. I went on a chilly rainy day but the back garden with the heater was perfect. My go to dish is the cream brûlée French toast. It comes with apple sauce on the side and that's amazing! Especially with coffee. Only served during brunch so I only go for brunch lol But the other brunch dishes are just as good. Great service and great food.

Likes - delicious food - good lunch menu - nice environment - 2blocks from train Dislike - none

YESSSS. Stopped in for dinner and did not regret it. The service is amazing, the energy in the room is fantastic and the food was beyond my highest expectations. I was WOWED, woooed and VERY pleased. I have never had such a beautiful dinner. The aged steak was a billion out of ten. Every time I visit NY I will be coming here for an amazing dinner. You defiantly don't find places like this very often. Thank you French Louie, I'll be seeing you again soon.

We came here for brunch and it was great! Great menu, great service, and the food was delicious. The steak tartare was wonderful, we got it for the table. I got the eggs louie as my entree which was a nice spin on crab eggs benedict. I love that it came on a croissant which was warm and tasty. Will definitely come here again!

French Louie has a HEATED back Patio space ideal during COVID-19! It was a cold night to be eating outside, but you gotta do what you gotta do. We warmed up with these awesome earl grey hot toddies and enjoyed the inviting date night ambience. Our service was also excellent, from the host who checked our temps, to our waiters. The Steak frites here is amazing! My steak was perfectly cooked and flavorfully seasoned. Fries came out hot and crunchy. For dessert, I liked how the dulce de leche/caramel and ice cream contrasted the crunchy outer casing of the bananas foster profiteroles. No complaints here.

Great restaurant for a date night. It has a cute, romantic ambiance. Nice, but not too fancy. The service was decent (we had a group of 7 and had no issues) and the food was good, no complaints. I can't say it blew my mind or impressed me, but it was just a nice place to get dinner with some friends.

COVID 19 Status- the backyard patio is open and you can make reservations through Resy! We started with the drinks - Chespirito, which was very refreshing and Corpse Reviver #2, which has floral notes. Both were really good! The daily selection of oysters was one of the best oysters I have had. Their cherry pepper mignonette (sauce that comes with oyster) is really good! For my entree, I got the Socca and Eggs, which was a great change to a regular scrambled egg. The chick pea flatbread was interesting- I didn't expect it to be heavy but I wasn't able to finish it all. It wasn't my favorite but I didn't hate it either. My friend got the Burger Royale and it was amazing! Definitely recommend trying it. The fries were good too! I would definitely like to go back to try their dinner menu.

Came to New York mainly to experience the array of cuisines. I ate at two Michelin star restaurants. Had sushi, had pizza, had oysters, lobster rolls, etc but this dinner was by far, hands down, my favorite dinner. Actually contemplating on taking another trip specifically to eat their duck au povrie. Deliciously cooked duck ontop of a bed of red rice and raisins. The nectarine and lemon yogurt ties everything together beautiful. 5/5 dish for me. Also pictures are egg plants which almost reminded me of a bignet and banana profiteroles.

Bottom line: The cranky host ruined the entire brunch for me and my party. Attitude from the moment you walk in, though thankfully our waitress was much more agreeable than the host. The food isn't good enough to overlook the callous service though, so I would not recommend this place. I booked a garden table for brunch, the reservation system discerns between the types of dining (indoor, garden, etc.), which I greatly appreciated and I was really excited to try this restaurant out in person, as I usually get delivery from here. The food was fine, but unfortunately, they had a difficult time honoring my reservation request. We were the second or third party to be seated (as they had just opened their doors for the day), and the host tried to seat us at the table that was nearly touching the garbage can/bussing station in the garden patio area, as opposed to the myriad of other open tables that were available--(again, since it had JUST opened for the day). To clarify, if someone were sitting at that table, their back would be touching or very close to touching the garbage can. When we saw this, we asked to be seated away from the garbage and the waitress (not the host, who had left) readily obliged us. However, 25 minutes later, the host came back and interrupted us mid-meal to try and move us back to the table that was next to the garbage/bussing station, saying repeatedly that there was a table of 4 coming in "that had reservations...they had reservations...". Ok, understood that the incoming party had reservations, but we also had a reservation too. Why were we the ones being singled out and asked to move when we had a reservation like the rest of the folks dining? I also wanted to mention that we were both POC women, and something in my gut did not feel right with his insistence that we move our location and sit next to the busing station, even though I made my discomfort clear to him (that it was because we would be almost touching the garbage can). He continued to dismiss my concern and instead asked if we wanted to be seated indoors instead. The other diners were beginning to stare since his aggressiveness was causing a commotion, and also because it's not every day you see a restaurant force its diners to move tables mid-meal (we had not yet even touched one of the dishes we ordered). His attitude was extremely rude, like we were in trouble. It would be prudent to point out that we were only halfway through our meal at that point, and the options he gave us was either to move to the undesirable garbage-table, or to be moved indoors, so we opted for indoors---in the middle of our meal! It totally ruined our appetites to be accosted and moved indoors. Thankfully my partner and I were both vaccinated, though it still made us uncomfortable that the French Louie staff saw no issue with putting us inside, when we had specifically reserved an outdoor table via Resy. I will not be returning to this establishment. Nor its sister, Buttermilk Channel, if this is how they treat their customers, especially the ones that have reservations--I guess its still very selective service even if you have a reservation, so be forewarned.

My husband and friend and I came to French Louie for my 40th birthday because I had a sudden craving for escargot. Seems low-key kid-friendly without being obnoxious. The bartender was fast and helpful, recommended the fried anchovies, which was the right call, as they were salty and delicious. Faith in a Tree is a great and just-barely-sweet cocktail for people who like the fennel-y flavor of absinthe. Once we moved from the bar to the table, service faltered. The waiter forgot the first drink order entirely. The escargot was bland, and the peas add a disturbing texture to the dish. It took quite a long while for the entrees to arrive. My husband and friend ordered the steak bavette, which they both said was good but could have been an ounce more meat for the $38 price tag. The duck leg was greasy even for a confit and under-flavored, and I was not a fan of the mayonnaise substance beneath the grains. Afterward we ordered cognac and banana ice cream. The ice cream was a steal at $3 and the flavor was really, really good, more banana bread than straight banana-y, if that makes sense. However the waiter brought out the dessert first and finally appeared with the cognacs 15 minutes later, long after we'd finished the ice cream. Sort of defeats the purpose of a digestif, non? I was a little annoyed the waiter didn't apologize for how poorly timed the drinks were, but c'est la vie. It was passable dinner experience but I wouldn't go out of my way to return unless I just wanted to sit at the bar and get a Faith in a Tree.