Bistro Cassis Restaurant
“It's not scene-y (guys, it's the UWS, that's why you move up here in the first place) but consistently good food and attentive service.”
“We were greeted with very good warm bread with butter and a surprise treat of chicken liver pate, which was delicious.”
“It doesn't come cheap, but if you want to linger in an enjoyable space and have a real meal for brunch, Cassis is a great choice.”
Bistro Cassis Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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On a rainy Saturday morning with family after a stroll in Central Park, I was looking for a place to have lunch. We walked along Columbus Avenue and perused many different menus. The group decided on French, so we ventured in. The manager greeted us and quickly arranged for a table of 6 which is a feat in this rather small venue. Service was impeccable; we had a French waitress. Two of us had Steak Tartare. Others had more conventional fare. Everything was delicious. After a long meal part of us stayed at the bar while the rest explored the city. Despite the restaurant closing for the afternoon, we were allowed to stay and finish our drinks. Now that's customer service!
The lack of bistros in the UWS puts Cassis high on the totem pole given its convenient location, quality food and service, and ambiance befitting of an upper west side establishment for a classier, sophisticated customer base.
Solid french fare in its variety of meat dishes, french onion soup, mussels, and a quality burger makes Cassis an excellent dinner destination on a nightly basis. The food never disappoints and the restaurant comfortably packed without feeling congested. Excellent for groups, ideal for parties of two, and suitable for all occasions.
My friend and I came here for dinner on Friday night. We were sat right away and greeted with fresh warm bread. The entire experience was amazing. We started off with the white wine mussels, not fishy at all. A bowl of the french onion soup, to die for!! I had the Sole and my friend had the Duck. Both were out of the world. The white wine sauce that was served with the Sole was great, I wish I could have took some home lol. We also got dessert, the apple tart and the warm chocolate molten cake – both served with ice cream. The service and food was unbelievable that I would come back in a second! Restaurant is a little tiny, bar only has a few seats. I would definitely try to make reservations prior.
Food is fine, service is very slow, and wine by the glass is expensive. When I asked if they had wines by the glass, the waiter asked if I wanted red or white and then offered two options for white. I was surprised that the house white options were $14/glass.
The highlights are outdoor seating and some bizarre people-watching. Go to Tallulah instead when these aren't your primary goals.
3.5 stars
I came here for my mom and Nani's birthday dinner. Overall, the food was good, but with all the competition in NY I have no strong desire to return.
What I got:
-Fruits de Mer (A combo of oysters, clams and shrimps)
-Lobster club sandwich
-Duck breast
-Warm chocolate cake
I split the app and the entrees with my mom. The oysters in the app were too watery and I did not like the clams. The shrimp was nice and plump.
The club sandwich and duck breast were both very good. The club sandwich had great flavor to it and the duck breast and the side that came with it (butternut squash cous cous were scrumptious)
The wine was good, as was the service.
Stopped here after a stroll in Central Park, the vibe is older and somewhat refined, I had the lobster club sandwich and fries, my waitress was also the host and bartender she was great at multitasking and very kind. my sandwich was served on toasted sandwich bread and they didn't skimp on bacon or lobster, the sandwich was pretty tasty.
Bistro Cassis is what it intends to be. It's unmistakably a french bistro. The service is flawless, careful, thoughtful, and timely. The prices are reasonable for people with good means, but it's not a good value. The decor is pleasant.
Me and the GF were there on a Thursday around 7 for a post-happy hour dinner. Within the hour, the place packed up. We had a nice two-top outside. Everything was delightful but there were no surprises, creative flashes, or nods to trends.
Here's the deets:
Sancerre: $14
Salade de Cassis: Greens, roasted and shredded red beets, crumbled cheese, nuts: $13, shareable
Mussels Mariniere: $19
Salmon entree: the fish was beautifully prepared and served at the peak of its flavor, $25
Frites: $6
TOTAL WITH TIP: $101
After Bistro Cassis and Nice Matin, I'm still the sort that prefers Five Leaves or Do or Dine or Ici or Traif in Brooklyn. There's an edge in Brooklyn and UWS diners and restaurants stay on the other side of that edge. The exception so far in the UWS for me is the Smith, which is trying.
BONUS: Good baguette with a little pate in addition to butter (someone posted a photo of the pate; awesome!
TIP: Most restaurants include frites with the moules. Here, frites are an extra.
TIP: The outdoor tables are few but the restaurant opens in the front
Still enamoured by this fantastic neighbourhood gem.
The steak au poivre vert was marvelous, but not just on the merit of the steak itself: the green beans were surprisingly tender and savoury, and my wife couldn't stop sneaking bites of the uber-sumptuous potatoes au gratin from my plate.
The bouillabaisse, unfortunately, was the first disappointing dish we've had there. If you want a seafood fix, I would definitely recommend the mussels, which we still reminisce about to this day.