Sel et Poivre

For over 25 years Sel et Poivre has served up classic French bistro fare in their charming location in the Upper East Side. Located at 65th and Lexington, they’re just a few minutes north of the Midtown East. Sel et Poivre is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week and features a prix fixe brunch menu on the weekends for $18.95 that includes your choice of Mimosa or Bloody Mary.

The menus are elegant, yet not overdone. Appetizers include Terrine de Foie Gras with red wine grapes for $18.95, Mussel’s Mariniere or a la Provencal with French fries for $16.95, and of course, an exceptional French Onion Soup for $10.95 that should not be missed. Dinner entrees include classic French items like Frog Legs in a Pernod sauce with wild mushrooms and basmati rice for $24.95, Duck a L’orange with wild rice for $27.95 to less exotic items like Pan Seared Chicken Breast served with wild mushroom sauce and mixed vegetables for $23.95, a Bistro Burger served with French fries for $16.95, and Thin Sliced Steak Frites and salad for $21.95. Of course if you’re ready to indulge, they also feature a Filet Mignon in a red wine shallot sauce and roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes for $34.95 and Aged New York Sirloin Steak with Roquefort or Poivre sauce for $33.95.