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Orsay

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1057 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10021
at 75th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-517-6400 Send to Phone

Jennifer MacFarlane

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm; Sat, noon-3:30pm and 5:30pm-11pm; Sun, 11am-3:30pm and 5:30pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 77th St.

Prices

$24-$39.50

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Great Desserts
  • Notable Wine List
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

The remake of The Exorcist isn’t nearly as chilling as what Jean de Noyer must have gone through ridding the demons from this place. But from the ash of Mortimer’s musty chicken hash, Orsay has risen, a brasserie swirling with seductive arches and good cheer, giving the Upper East Side the kind of French tickle it sorely needs.

Brunch

Sun., 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Recommended Dishes

Escargot au pernod, $11; salmon tartare, $19

7.0 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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Find somwhere else!!!

cblackeyes from g46 6jb | Posted on 2/3/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 6
Value: 5

Cold food sent back still cold. Dover sole revolting. Lamb to be carved at table was carved elsewhere. Full of fat and cold. Veg were nice, big deal!!! Tried to charge for the uneaten inedible food. Freezing draught from the door...Read More

stumbled onto a gem

nyathrt from 11360 | Posted on 6/9/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 6

after church my friend and i walked around looking for a brunch spot. we happened to see orsay and decided to give it a shot. glad we did! the prixe fixe brunch is a bit pricey (at $35 or so if...Read More

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