Upper East Side French Bistro With Roasted Codfish
Settle into an Upper East Side French bistro that spent two decades in Soho, with codfish and generous portions.
🐟 Codfish and Classic Bistro Plates
Jean Claude is an unassuming Upper East Side French bistro at 1076 1st Avenue, and its roasted codfish with bell pepper sauce is the plate to order first. The restaurant spent two decades in Soho before moving uptown, and it still leans into classic bistro traditions.
Beyond the codfish, the menu runs to mesclun with goat cheese, shrimp salad and salmon, all from a moderately priced list with generous portions. Service is welcoming, and the meal keeps a relaxed pace suited to lingering. Book it for a date night, or ask about private events for a larger gathering.
Outdoor seating adds a sidewalk option, and takeout covers the nights at home. The bistro is open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM, which puts both lunch and dinner on the calendar for anyone craving French cooking on the Upper East Side.
