French Restaurant Week in New York City is back, and if you’re a fan of French food (who isn’t?), this is the time to eat your way through the city’s many bistros and brasseries without completely blowing your budget. The event launched in 2011 as the French answer to NYC Restaurant Week, and it usually runs in July, around Bastille Day (July 14), which is France’s national holiday. This year, 2026, French Restaurant Week in New York City is July 4-19.
The idea is simple: Make French dining a little more affordable and a lot more fun, while supporting local restaurants with French roots. Participating spots offer special prix-fixe menus at a set price that’s significantly lower than what you’d normally pay. Some places stick to the classics like steak frites and French onion soup, while others get a bit more creative, depending on the chef and the vibe.
Just like NYC Restaurant Week, you book your table directly with the restaurant or through the official French Restaurant Week website, where you’ll also find a list of all the participating restaurants and their menus.
Here are some of the restaurants I would try to book this year:
La Tête d’Or by Daniel (lunch)
Orsay
Boucherie West Village
Margaux by La Sirène
Le Rivage
Visit the French Restaurant Week website
