During the holiday season, it can be easy to get overwhelmed at the sheer quantity of events and dining experiences on offer in New York City. You might find yourself panicking at the thought of choosing the perfect New Year’s Eve party to attend, or perhaps you decided to stay in the city for Christmas or Hanukkah and skip the usual family feast, but still want to enjoy your Réveillon… minus the clean-up. So here is our shortlist of French restaurants in New York where you can celebrate Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or simply a cozy winter afternoon as we close out 2025.
Le Rivage
Le Rivage, a staple of the Theater District’s Restaurant Row, will offer a candlelit three-course prix fixe dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, at $95 per person. Foie gras with plum compote, roasted ham with Brussels sprouts and garlic mash, and mini key lime pies topped with blueberry compote will all be on the menu. The restaurant will also host two intimate Holiday Supper Club dinners in its private Art Deco dining room on December 11 and 18. The five-course, $195 tasting menu with curated wine pairings will include dishes such as oyster Rockefeller with caviar, lobster brioche toast, and grilled lamb chops. Book on OpenTable now.
Le Rivage, 340 W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
Bar Blondeau
Bar Blondeau, whose incredible views of the Manhattan skyline make it a Williamsburg favorite, has a couple of unique dining options to enjoy this holiday season. The first is their Afternoon Tea, the perfect pick-me-up for days when the sun sets at 4 pm. At $55 per person, the selection of sweet and savory small bites paired with Himalayan Black Tea is a great deal for the price, especially when you factor in the view.
Bar Blondeau will also be hosting a New Year’s Eve Party on December 31st, starting at 9 pm. For $295 per person (gratuity included), guests will have access to an open bar with fabulous cocktails, Champagne, of course, hors d’oeuvres, and even a seafood tower. Book on Resy now.
Bar Blondeau at Wythe Hotel, 80 Wythe Avenue 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Le Crocodile
Le Crocodile, on the ground floor of the Wythe Hotel, will offer a decadent three-course prix fixe menu for Christmas at a price of $163 per person. Dishes range from Gruyère Cheese Puffs, to Roasted Sunchokes with Chestnuts & Raclette, to Roast Beef & Jus and Maple-Glazed Carrots. Desserts, made in house by the all-female pastry team, include a Mont Blanc with Biscoff & Cranberry, and a Maple Butterscotch Pear with Honeycomb Ice Cream. Additional wine pairings are also available. Book now on Resy.
Le Crocodile, 80 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn NY 111249
Boucherie
Few NYC restaurants go as all-out with luxurious Christmas decor as Boucherie, which is why it’s such a treat that both the West Village and Union Square locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy holiday specials like duck and foie gras terrine, slow-roasted rib of beef with carrots and Comté, and the “Jour de Fêtes” dessert, a chocolate mousse made with Valrhona dark chocolate. Book online now.
Boucherie West Village, 99 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014
Boucherie Union Square, 225 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
Château Royale
At Château Royale, the opulent West Village restaurant from Libertine founder Cody Pruitt, New Year’s Eve will be a seriously glamorous affair. The restaurant will offer both a prix-fixe black tie gala dinner in the main dining room and a late-night cocktail party in the Bar Room. The dining room’s Early Seating costs $150 per person while the Late Seating + Open Bar Cocktail Party is $300 per person (book on Resy). For those who would like to attend the Cocktail Party from 9 pm to 2 am, the cost is $200 per person, and includes an open bar from 9–12:30 with passed bites, followed by an “Après menu” from 12:30–1:30am (book on Resy). Look out for decadent French classics like Oysters with a Normandy Cidre Mignonette, Scallop ‘Grenobloise,’ Lobster Thermidor, Duck à l’Orange, and a Chocolate & Chartreuse Molten Lava Cake.
Château Royale, 205 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012
Grand Brasserie
If you’re trying to convince your Westchester commuter friends to venture into the city for Christmas or New Year’s Eve, look no further than Grand Brasserie. This larger-than-life addition to the Grand Central dining scene is conveniently located in the station’s Vanderbilt Hall, right across from the Holiday Fair. Easily accessible, but sequestered from the hub’s commuter traffic, this beautiful Art Nouveau space is the perfect place to indulge a romantic wintertime fantasy with their Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve prix fixe menus. At $85 per person, these three-course menus include holiday classics like foie gras, roast duck, and bûche de Noël. Book on OpenTable now.
Grand Brasserie, 89 E 42nd St. Vanderbilt Hall
Sirrah
Sirrah, the Meatpacking District restaurant from September Hospitality founder Ryan Harris and Libertine owner Cody Pruitt, is known for its classic steak-frites and New York-inspired takes on French cuisine. The restaurant will be offering a special $150 prix fixe menu for its 9 pm seating on New Year’s Eve, with a four-course meal of steak-frites, champagne, caviar, and truffle fries. Book on OpenTable now.
Sirrah, 1 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014
Benoit New York
Benoit New York, under the masterful hand of industry legend Alain Ducasse, will be offering decked-out French feasts for both Christmas and New Year’s. Their Christmas Menu, which will be available on December 24 and 25, is set at $100 per person, and includes several decadent dish options like oysters and shrimp to start, followed by Black Truffle Risotto, Duck Breast with artichoke and arugula, Filet Mignon aux Poivres with pommes boulangère, or Pan-Seared Salmon with beurre blanc sauce and caviar. Dessert options include amped up classics like a Passionfruit Millefeuille or a chocolate-hazelnut bûche de Noël.
Their 6-course New Year’s Eve Menu, set at $180 per person, will include marvelous dishes such as Sea bream with carrots and gold caviar, Roasted Squab with salsify and foie gras-infused jus, and a cranberry-bergamot sorbet for dessert. Book on OpenTable now.
Benoit New York, 60 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
La Goulue
This cozy Upper East Side gem is a neighborhood favorite, so if you’re lucky enough to live near the park, why not skip the Times Square madness and stick to the East, with a New Year’s Eve dinner at La Goulue. Their five-course prix fixe menu, at $210 per person, includes foie gras toast with Périgord truffle, lobster ravioli, sole with beurre blanc and caviar, beef tenderloin in a foie gras sauce, and a chocolate and passion fruit tart. Book online now.
La Goulue, 29 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065
Ladurée x St. Regis
The St. Regis New York and Ladurée have teamed up for a sweet holiday collaboration that’s as festive as it is chic. The hotel is offering Holiday Afternoon Tea in their tea salon, La Maisonette, just steps from the iconic King Cole Bar. With a French twist, this tea experience includes classic sandwiches, Ladurée macarons, Eugénie biscuits, and champagne pairings. Book on OpenTable.
2 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022
Le Chalet at L’Avenue
Le Chalet at L’Avenue is a luxurious French winter pop-up that transforms the rooftop terrace of L’Avenue at Saks Fifth Avenue into a magical Alpine-inspired retreat. Après ski, anyone? Decorated with cozy winter accents, twinkling lights, and plush furnishings, the space creates an enchanting atmosphere perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Guests can enjoy a menu featuring warming beverages like hot chocolate and spiced cider, alongside elevated French bites (think: fromage) and festive cocktails. Book on Resy.
8 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022
Baccarat Hotel Tinsel Tea
Celebrate the holidays in timeless luxury at Baccarat Hotel New York with their reimagined signature afternoon tea service. This year’s offerings include the festive $155 per-person Tinsel Tea for adults, featuring decadent pastries, seasonal teas, and sparkling champagne. Available from December 3-31 in the stunning Grand Salon, this experience is a feast for the senses set against the French brand’s iconic crystal tablescape. You can also celebrate Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at Baccarat, with the $275 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus, the $225 Prelude to Midnight, the $895 Toast to Midnight, and the $795 Crystal Countdown. Book on SevenRooms.
28 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
