AOC East

4.6 (741)

$30 and under

Bistro

1590 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028

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AOC East

4.6

$30 and under

Bistro

Upper East Side

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Lively

Our Wine selection has been carefully handpicked to offer you a dedicated representation of the French appellations. We worked hard to find you wines that truly express the quality of their Terroir. We crafted a food menu with the intention to satisfy small and big hungers and for each of them a suggested wine pairing. Our food and our wine menu are BIG on Local, Organic and Biodynamic farming.

French Wine Bar + Bistro.
$2 Happy Hour Oyster everyday, Daily Specials, Wine pairings, Live music, open till 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 16:00–00:00
Phone number
(646) 998-4220
Website
http://www.Aoceast.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Romain Bonnans
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1590 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
Area
Upper East Side
Cross street
82nd and 83rd streets
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Concierge
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Fresh Crab Croquette & Tartare SauceUSD 9.00
Escargots au Pastis à l'AncienneUSD 10.00
Fried Oysters on the Half ShellUSD 8.00
with House Gherkins
Sushi Grade Tuna TartareUSD 10.00
with Shaved Ginger & Fresh Guacamole
Berkshire Slow Cooked Pork BunsUSD 9.00
French Fries MaisonUSD 5.00
Selection of East Coast Oysters
- Each At the BarUSD 1.00
- Each At the TableUSD 2.00
Classic Moules MarinièresUSD 9.00
AOC SlidersUSD 8.00
Trio of Homemade SausagesUSD 8.00
Market Vegetable RisottoUSD 9.00
Cassolette de Ratatouille & Crostini aux HerbesUSD 7.00
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts du ChefUSD 8.00
French Onion SoupUSD 9.00
Foie Gras Flan & Fricassée de ChampignonsUSD 16.00
House Made Charcuterie PlatterUSD 7.00
Choose from: Fresh Crab Croquette & Tartare Sauce, Escargots au Pastis à l'Ancienne, Fried Oysters on the Half Shell with House Gherkins, Sushi Grade Tuna Tartare with Shaved Ginger & Fresh Guacamole, Berkshire Slow Cooked Pork Buns
Artisanal Cheese PlatterUSD 7.00
Choose from: Fresh Crab Croquette & Tartare Sauce, Escargots au Pastis à l'Ancienne, Fried Oysters on the Half Shell with House Gherkins, Sushi Grade Tuna Tartare with Shaved Ginger & Fresh Guacamole, Berkshire Slow Cooked Pork Buns

Salads

Organic Chopped Kale SaladUSD 12.00
with Watermelon Radich, Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Pine nuts
Croustillant de Chèvre ChaudUSD 10.00
with Baby Arugula & Endive
Burrata SaladUSD 14.00
with Marinated Bell Peppers, Basil & Heirloom Cherry Tomato
House Cured SalmonUSD 16.00
with Crispy Oeuf Mollet, Capers & Baby Arugula
Salade NiçoiseUSD 16.00
with Fresh Tuna

Bistro

AOC Blend Burger & French FriesUSD 13.00
Grilled North Atlantic SalmonUSD 18.00
with Provençale Vegetables
Black Angus Hanger Steak & BearnaiseUSD 18.00
with Haricots Verts
Classic Coq au VinUSD 21.00
with Fresh Tagliatelles
Pâtes Fraîches à la CarbonaraUSD 16.00
Hudson Valley Duck Leg ConfitUSD 19.00
with Frisée & New Potato

Sides

Sautéed Haricots VertsUSD 7.00
Poêlée of MushroomUSD 7.00
Potato GratinUSD 7.00
Ratatouille ProvençaleUSD 7.00
House SaladUSD 7.00
French FriesUSD 5.00
BaconUSD 5.00

Desserts / Gourmandises

Mast Brothers Mini Chocolate BarUSD 6.00
Assiette de Mini Macarons (x3)USD 7.00
Crème Brûlée à la Lavende et au Fleur de SelUSD 7.00
Ile FlottanteUSD 8.00
Chocolate Lava CakeUSD 10.00
with Van Leeuwen* Vanilla Ice Cream
Fresh Strawberries & BlueberriesUSD 12.00
with Beaujolais, Van Leeuwen Vanilla Ice Cream & Roasted Almonds

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at AOC East.

4.6

(741)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

AOC East is a charming French bistro, praised for its "excellent French cuisine" and welcoming ambiance. Guests love the "friendly and attentive" staff, delightful happy hour specials, and vibrant music nights. Despite occasional tight seating, its "great neighborhood spot" reputation and "amazing salads" keep patrons coming back for more.

741 Reviews

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Maria Gold
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service as always! Wish the space was less tight but thats ok- worth it all!
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Alexander
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent French cuisine, onion soup with Grier cheese, oysters, happy hour wine. What could be better?
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Erik
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great neighborhood spot. Delicious food, especially, the amazing salads.
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Annie
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic service. Disappointed the roast chicken was sold out by 7:00.
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Colin Gold
New York City33 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 September 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood gem. Excellent food, ambiance and service. Staff is extremely friendly and attentive. Music nights and happy hour specials are both added bonuses. Highly recommend!
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Susannah
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The mussels were pretty terrible. Very tasteless and small. And my husband ordered red wine that was served freezing cold.
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Desiree Gold
Greater Boston59 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent food although took long to receive cocktails 15 minutes… server was great
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Ken
Miami - Dade3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Take your time, the food is great
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Allan Gold
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Well done all around. The before 6:30 happy hour specials are a very good value. Bartender is great
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Amy
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were both excellent!! Looking forwarding to going back
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bistro, French
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 16:00–00:00
Phone number
(646) 998-4220
Website
http://www.Aoceast.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Romain Bonnans
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1590 1st Ave, New York, NY 10028
Area
Upper East Side
Cross street
82nd and 83rd streets
Parking Details
None
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Guests commonly describe portions at AOC East as generous or "just right, " with specific dishes like the couscous royale noted as generous.

AOC East feels like a cozy French wine bar and bistro, a narrow bar up front with a warm, intimate dining room in back, and frequent live music that fills the space on music nights.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear; it suits a relaxed wine‑bar bistro setting.

Yes, AOC East is frequently recommended for date nights, praised for its intimate yet lively atmosphere, strong wine pairings, and dishes that make evenings feel special.

AOC East is at its liveliest on live‑music nights, especially Wednesday reggae, and can be busy on Friday nights; it’s noticeably quieter early in the evening and on some midweek visits.

For live-music energy, go on Wednesday nights for the reggae set (and Sundays for jazz); for a calmer meal, an earlier dinner reservation usually starts out quiet before the room fills.

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AOC East

4.6

$30 and under

Bistro

Upper East Side

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

AOC East

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AOC East

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Petits Plats

Fresh Crab Croquette & Tartare SauceUSD 9.00

Escargots au Pastis à l'AncienneUSD 10.00

Fried Oysters on the Half ShellUSD 8.00

Sushi Grade Tuna TartareUSD 10.00

Berkshire Slow Cooked Pork BunsUSD 9.00

French Fries MaisonUSD 5.00

Selection of East Coast Oysters

Classic Moules MarinièresUSD 9.00

AOC SlidersUSD 8.00

Trio of Homemade SausagesUSD 8.00

Market Vegetable RisottoUSD 9.00

Cassolette de Ratatouille & Crostini aux HerbesUSD 7.00

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts du ChefUSD 8.00

French Onion SoupUSD 9.00

Foie Gras Flan & Fricassée de ChampignonsUSD 16.00

House Made Charcuterie PlatterUSD 7.00

Artisanal Cheese PlatterUSD 7.00

Salads

Organic Chopped Kale SaladUSD 12.00

Croustillant de Chèvre ChaudUSD 10.00

Burrata SaladUSD 14.00

House Cured SalmonUSD 16.00

Salade NiçoiseUSD 16.00

Bistro

AOC Blend Burger & French FriesUSD 13.00

Grilled North Atlantic SalmonUSD 18.00

Black Angus Hanger Steak & BearnaiseUSD 18.00

Classic Coq au VinUSD 21.00

Pâtes Fraîches à la CarbonaraUSD 16.00

Hudson Valley Duck Leg ConfitUSD 19.00

Sides

Sautéed Haricots VertsUSD 7.00

Poêlée of MushroomUSD 7.00

Potato GratinUSD 7.00

Ratatouille ProvençaleUSD 7.00

House SaladUSD 7.00

French FriesUSD 5.00

BaconUSD 5.00

Desserts / Gourmandises

Mast Brothers Mini Chocolate BarUSD 6.00

Assiette de Mini Macarons (x3)USD 7.00

Crème Brûlée à la Lavende et au Fleur de SelUSD 7.00

Ile FlottanteUSD 8.00

Chocolate Lava CakeUSD 10.00

Fresh Strawberries & BlueberriesUSD 12.00

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