Ponty Bistro
(Now Closed)African Restaurant, French Restaurant, and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$
Gramercy Park, New York
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Lisa EOctober 17, 2013Get the Niokolokoba, a.k.a. the best steak au poivre you'll ever eat. It's large enough to go splitty-splitty, or will be delish the next day. Swap out the fries for potato gratin.
Lenny GalloAugust 19, 2015Excellent Food. If they have it, try the asparagus salad. Great service, but their air conditioning needs an update.
David LaBarJanuary 19, 2013Hidden neighborhood gem. Chef Cassis is happy to explain the French cuisine with N African twist he grew up with and refined under Boulud.
Elvis RodricksMarch 5, 2016Cocktails were fresh and delicious- ginger and passion fruit. The mussels were delicious and decent portion as well- a bit creamy for my liking.
amNewYorkOctober 10, 2011Block association president Arlene Harrison recommends the chicken tajine, but also try the Niokolokoba — the signature dish, a grilled sirloin steak marinated with spices and a black peppercorn sauce
My fave is the africana moules frites and mushroom risotto. The sauce is spicy and rich, ask for more bread for dipping!
Katy AoyagiMay 11, 2013Amazing mussels in African spices and the braised branzino is delicious. The food is always solid here and the live jazz is an added bonus.
Adrienne LiuOctober 21, 2016Omg this place is surprisingly fantastic! For entrees, get the lamb and the fish that's stuffed with crab
Elie HirschfeldDecember 28, 2016This place has the best french onion soup I have ever had. It is hard for me to eat french onion soup anywhere else than this place.
Caroline WhiteMarch 2, 2016Try the traditional Senegalese dishes which are delicious. Great service and even better drinks.
Jacob LazingerFebruary 10, 2013French onion soup and Mac and cheese are two exceptional apps. Lobster blt and Asian steak salad are great meals.
- Lella CirApril 23, 2016Mussels, shrimp, & cheese puffs! Happy Hour: 2 for 1 Martinis until 7pm and bottomless brunch for $25!!
Cece LJune 4, 2013The lobster BLT was the best dish I've had in a very long time, and I go out to eat more than anyone I know.
Paul-Jean LetourneauMarch 14, 2015Loved the mussels in African spices and the braised branzino with sweet plantain.
Nina LoSchiavoSeptember 17, 2011I can't say enough good things about this place! Delicious seafood risotto and truffle mac and cheese. The service was lovely as well!
Dipayan GuptaJanuary 25, 2010Amazing lobster blt. Their chipotle mayo is a must, and their 2 for 1 martini specials (Ina whole host of flavors) are unbeatable. The lamb burger is a great twist on a standard.
Cristina DeganiMay 10, 2012Try the Chicken Yassaa, a little bit spicy, but very healthy and with lot of flavor! :)
Jeniffer MorenoDecember 27, 2011Went there Friday, December 23. Service was great, food was unbelievable! The chefs are gods!! Can't wait to go back in January! (A bit pricey though)
Melissa FudorDecember 20, 2012The crispy tuna was incredible. Skip the chicken yassa and get the lamb tangine!
Danielle HamburgerSeptember 6, 2013Get the truffle Mac n cheese. Bomb!! Everything was good though- enjoy!
Zoe CareyDecember 11, 2016Took 35 minutes to order, 50 to get the food. The food was wrong when it came. They lost my friend's credit card, and charged my other friend twice. They refused to comp the food or apologise. Avoid!
BluePlateSpecialMarch 27, 2012Save 30% on Brunch, Lunch and Dinner FOR FREE when you reserve a table to Ponty Bistro through BluePlateSpecial.com
Caroline Kay Hwa TanDecember 24, 2011But coffee was delicious! And classic Benedict was worth the wait.
Serena TMarch 29, 2011seafood risotto was delicious, though if u get the tagine don't expect it to be anything like it's Moroccan counterpart ! mussels rule.
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Alyssa EtierApril 1, 2012Nothing special. Came for brunch. Waiters are inattentive. I need coffee and mimosa refills!
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Ponty Bistro is an excellent choice for fantastic gourmet meals at affordable prices. We take great pride in using the freshest ingredients in the preparation of all of our dishes that fuse the sophisticated flavors of West Africa, France and the Mediterranean.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 10:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 10:30 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 777-1616
View menu on http://www.pontybistro.com/#!menus/c45m
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Full Bar, Cocktails
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