The Paris Café

This 1873 Seaport brasserie serves French classics in a historic space once frequented by Thomas Edison and Bob Dylan.

  • Wed – Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 17:00
  • $$
  • 119 South Street
  • 4.3 (980 reviews)
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Description

Housed in a landmark building on the federal registry of historic places, this South Street Seaport staple is one of the city's oldest brasseries, having once welcomed the likes of Teddy Roosevelt, Lauren Bacall, and Butch Cassidy. Today, the kitchen serves a mix of classic French brasserie fare, like rich escargots and authentic Croque Madames, alongside reliably solid cheeseburgers and crispy fries. The atmosphere shifts comfortably from casual, dog-friendly outdoor brunching during the day to late-night dinners indoors, complete with craft cocktails and the occasional backdrop of a live jazz singer.

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Late-night dining