Cafe d’Alsace Menu (Update 2025)
Cafe d’Alsace, located in New York City, is a French restaurant known for its exceptional dishes and cozy ambiance. The menu offers a variety of options, from delicious dinner appetizers like the Grilled Spanich Octopus and Wild Salmon Crudo to delectable brunch sides such as the Applewood Smoked Bacon and Roasted Potatoes. Dessert options like the Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brulee and Homemade NY Cheesecake are a must-try. Customers rave about the fresh and flavorful dishes, with one customer mentioning that it’s one of the only French restaurants they enjoy in NYC. The restaurant also offers a three-course lunch special for a great value. With its attentive service, stylish decor, and tasty food, Cafe d’Alsace is a standout choice for French cuisine in the city.
LUNCH APPETIZERS
French Onion Soup
aged gruyere, crouton
One Grilled Artisan Sausage
Riesling-braised sauerkraut, Dijon
Terrine De Canard
homemade duck terrine, Dijon, grilled country bread
Classic Steak Tartare (appetizer)
chopped New York strip, cracked black pepper, shallots, dijon mustard
Artisan Country Board
prosciutto, Jambon de Paris, Rosette de Lyon, Valenay, Gruyre,Roquefort, herb olives, grilled country bread
Salade Fermire
grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomatoes,asparagus, arugula, Parmesan Reggiano, sherry-shallot vinaigrette
Frise Aux Lardons
double smoked bacon, two poached eggs, garlic croutons, sherry-shallot vinaigrette
Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad
Bibb lettuce, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, garlic croutons, sesame-ginger vinaigrette
Pan-Fried Chicken Milanese
baby arugula, Parmesan Reggiano, Dijon mustard sauce
Grilled Scottish Salmon
green lentils, seasonal vegetables, fresh lemon vinaigrette
Shiitake & Pesto Tagliatelle
roasted tomato, roasted garlic, pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano
Farmhouse Chicken
pan roasted free-range chicken, carrots, haricot vert, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, chicken jus
Choucroute Garnie
assorted sausages, smoked pork breast, Riesling-braised sauerkraut, Yukon potatoes, Dijon mustard
Two Grilled Artisan Sausages
Two grilled sausages, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, Dijon
Three Grilled Sausages
Steak Frites
Certified Prime hanger steak, red wine-shallot sauce, watercress, French fries
LUNCH MAINS
WEEKDAY BRUNCH
Omelette Lorraine
caramelized onions, bacon, Gruyre, French fries, mixed greens
Omelete Maison
herbed goat cheese, spinach, roasted tomatoes, French fries, mixed greens
Croque Madame
Parisian ham, aged Gruyre, organic sunny side up egg, leafy greens, French fries
Smoked Salmon Board
lemony dill cream, capers, red onions, grilled country bread
Grilled Chicken Club
Applewood smoked bacon, Vermont Cheddar,romaine, tomato, herbed mayonnaise, country bread, French fries, mixed greens
Burger d'Alsace
brioche bun, aioli, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, French fries
SOUPE DU JOUR
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GRILLED SMOKED PORK SAUSAGE (1)
sauerkraut, Dijon mustard
GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS
fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, tapenade, aged balsamic, fresh basil oil
WILD SALMON CRUDO (raw)
dill, lemon juice, fleur de sel, pink peppercorn, Sicilian olive oil
CLASSIC STEAK TARTARE (raw)
Chopped New York strip, cracked black pepper, shallots, Dijon mustard
Pan Seared Calamari Provenal
roasted tomatoes, fingerling potatoes,pesto, olive Nioise, garlic, olive oil
Chopped Salad
Romaine, tomato, avocado, cucumber, sherry-shallot vinaigrette
DINNER APPETIZERS
SMALL PLATES
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
saffron rouille, pistachios, cilantro
BEETS & HERB GOAT CHEESE
shallots, Tuscan olive oil, aged balsamic vinaigrette
Traditional Alsatian Tarte Flambe
bacon, onions, fromage blanc, Gruyre
PETITE BURRATA SAN REMO
Prosciutto di Parma, fresh mission figs, cranberry-pecan crostini, roasted tomatoes, mche greens, truffle oil
HOMEMADE GNOCCHI
Mornay Sauce, goat cheese, truffle oil (v)
SALMON TARTARE (raw)
vine-ripe cherry tomatoes, asparagus, avocado, shallots, olive & sesame oil, fleur de sel
Grilled Bass "Antiboise"
medley of vegetable, fingerling potatoes, avocado, tomato, lemon juice, Tuscan olive oil, coriander
Roasted North Atlantic Cod
artichoke, roasted tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, basil pesto, Nioise tapenade, fleur de sel, basil oil
Canard l'Orange
roasted Hudson Valley duck breast, orange segments, seasonal vegetables, fingerling potatoes, duck orange sauce
Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop
roasted potatoes and apples, Brussels sprouts, natural jus(recommended meat temperature is medium/medium well)
Steak Au Poivre
14oz certified prime NY strip, French fries, Cognac pepper sauce(recommended meat temperature is medium/medium well)
Three Grilled Homemade Sausages
mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, assorted mustards
Baeckeoffe
traditional Alsatian casserole of lamb, oxtail,bacon, potatoes, braised in pinot gris with onions and thyme
DINNER MAINS
WEEKEND BRUNCH
Freshly Baked Pastry
croissant or pain au chocolat
Selection Of Fruits & Berries
yogurt, granola, wildflower honey
Brioche French Toast
fresh strawberries, raspberry coulis
Smoked Salmon Duo
Smoked Norwegian salmon, salmon rillette, lemon-dill cream, lemon, capers, red onion. Choice of grilled country bread or toasted bagel
Black Angus Steak Salad
arugula, Parmesan Reggiano, white truffle oil
Omelette Maison
herbed goat cheese, spinach, roasted tomatoes, roasted potatoes, mixed greens
Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs, toasted English muffin, hollandaise, mixed greens, roasted potatoes. With bistro ham, Applewood smoked bacon, smoked salmon, or spinach
Shakshuka
Mediterranean casserole of eggs in a tangy tomato sauce with peppers, onions, smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro, aged white cheddar, grilled country bread
Avocado toast
Roasted tomatoes, French fries, mixed greens
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON
SMOKED PORK SAUSAGE
ROASTED POTATOES
GRILLED BISTRO HAM
FRENCH FRIES
Brunch Sides
SIDES
Side of Haricot Vert
Side of Grilled Asparagus
Side Of Spinach
shallots
Side of Riesling-braised sauerkraut
Basket Of Fries
Side Of Mashed potatoes
Side Of Fingerling Potatoes
Side of Leafy Greens
sherry-shallot vinaigrette
Side of Country Bread
TAHITIAN VANILLA CRME BRULE
Homemade NY Cheesecake
salted caramel crust, fresh raspberry coulis
Crepe Souffl
fluffy crepe, vanilla custard, passion fruit sauce
Hazelnut Chocolate Gateau
creme anglaise