Best French Restaurants in Boerum Hill
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
French Louie
Modern French bistro with strong cocktails and a garden patio.
Notable Picks
#1
French Louie
8.5
French Louie is a modern French-American bistro at the crossroads of Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights, known for steak frites, a strong raw bar and a leafy back patio. Locals use it for dates, pre-Barclays dinners and relaxed neighborhood celebrations where cocktails and comfort dishes both matter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Crème brûlée French toast, Bananas Foster profiteroles
What makes it special: Modern French bistro with strong cocktails and a garden patio.
8.2
Levant on Smith is a French-Mediterranean bistro on Smith Street offering prix fixe lunch, brunch and a dinner menu of steak frites, seafood and mezze-style plates. Residents of Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens treat it as a flexible spot for business lunches, date nights and group celebrations with solid value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Duck confit, Steak frites, Croque Madame
What makes it special: French-Mediterranean bistro with prix fixe deals and a full bar.