The Bonnefont

“Brunch was excellent! We all had benedicts—my group loved the traditional ham but I ordered the recommended smoked salmon and did not regret it :) Our cocktails were also perfectly done. We will be back and highly recommend it.”

“These must be the nicest owners in all of NY. We got engaged near billiards arcade and my now fiancé wanted to plan something special to celebrate after at their restaurant - they not only picked me fresh flowers from their garden, but also gave us an absolutely beautiful charcuterie board to enjoy with our celebratory champagne. Thanks to the team for making my engagement day so special. You truly are so generous and went above and beyond! What a beautiful place to go after getting engaged!”

“If you’re thinking of having your wedding here- DO IT!! The entire team went above and beyond - it surpassed all of our expectations, we felt incredibly taken care of which allowed us to stay completely present throughout the day which was the best wedding present we could’ve wished for. Brenda & Chris, are absolute rockstars, both so on top of it, and so kind and a pleasure to work with. Renee, kept the drinks flowing, the energy high, everyone was singing her praises! Chef Nicole in incredible, I mean we knew the food was fantastic, that was a huge reason we chose the restaurant, but WOW. Our guests are still texting us about the food! We live really close, and we feel so lucky we can come by and relive that meal. Perfect day, no notes. The photos speak for themselves!”

“From the moment we entered The Bonnefont, we were greeted with genuine warmth by René, whose gracious welcome set the tone for an exceptional dining experience. Starting at the bar with the best hot apple cider. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between elegance and comfort. Every dish we tried was outstanding. The Lamb Shank was melt-in-your-mouth tender, rich with flavor and perfectly paired with its savory sauce. The Duck Confit impressed with its juicy meat, a flawless execution of a classic French staple. The Black Mussels came in a delicate broth that was so good, (we ordered 2 it was so good) we couldn’t resist dipping our bread to savor every drop. And the Bruschetta with Brie and Apple? Simply divine—a creative twist that showcased the chef’s skill with flavor balance and texture, also the escargot were outstanding What makes The Bonnefont even more remarkable is its incredible value. With everything on the table beloved and under $40, the quality easily rivals that of far more expensive restaurants. Combined with René’s personal touch and the attentive service, of the waiter (i forgot to ask its name) the evening felt more like dining with friends than a standard night out.”

“I made a reservation for Saturday, May 30 through Resy three days in advance for Bonnefont Restaurant in Fort Tryon Park to celebrate a birthday. On the way there, we were delayed by unexpected traffic caused by a nearby apartment fire. As soon as I realized we would be late, I called the restaurant. After four attempts, someone finally answered with a simple “Hello,” rather than identifying the restaurant. I explained that we would be about 15 minutes late and was told that would be “no problem.” We arrived at 8:20 p.m., approximately 20 minutes after our reservation time. No one acknowledged our presence when we entered. After we decided to leave, someone came outside and informed us that because we were 20 minutes late versus 15 minutes, the chef had closed the kitchen, although they would “try to convince him” to reopen it. When I pointed out that both Resy and the restaurant’s website listed a 9:00 p.m. closing time, I was told those hours had been outdated for more than a year. Despite having a reservation and calling ahead to notify the restaurant of our delay, we were unable to dine there. We ended up making a last-minute reservation at another nearby restaurant that seemed much happier to have our business. Bonnefont may serve excellent food, but hospitality is about more than what’s on the plate. We arrived with a reservation, called ahead when circumstances delayed us, and still left feeling unwelcome. Unfortunately, the service fell far short of expectations.”