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Ponty Bistro

4.8 (40)
$30 and under
French
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10030

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Ponty Bistro

4.8
$30 and under
French
Harlem

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Ponty Bistro, creative French and African Cuisine Since 2008.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, African
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Ponty Bistro.

4.8

4.8
(40)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

40 Reviews
  1. Steven

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great experience, good food, and service, the place is small and cramped, but there isn't much they can do about that.

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  2. Chantecler Gold

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a gem. Food and services is always A1.

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  3. Patrick

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. Very enjoyable ambiance in the restaurant. Intimate space but familiar and lively as well. I’ll definitely be returning.

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  4. Nicole

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic, well seasoned and priced. The waitress could have been a little more attentive.

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  5. Andrea

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was beyond delicious. All 7 of us enjoyed our meals !!

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  6. Chlo

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, literally from service to drinks and food, all spectacular! Will definitely be back soon

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  7. Lou

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful find in a part of the city I don't get to very often, with great service and a menu full of excellent options. We were celebrating a graduation with a group of 12, including a couple of under-21s and one notoriously picky eater … so it made my life easier that the menu included several "safe" dishes to go along with the more interesting choices, which ranged from French to Mediterranean to Senegalese. I had the hanger steak, which was perfectly done, and my wife loved the Shrimp Basquaise she ordered. My daughter and father-in-law had the Poisson Yassa (whole branzino) and Poulet Yassa -- both delicious. There are definitely better places in the city to get Caesar salad or chicken parmigiana, but like I said it was great to have those available for the people who were really committed to staying in that lane. The place had a casual neighborhood feel, but the people (including the other guests!) were warm and inviting. We felt welcomed and very well taken care of, especially considering that some of our group trickled in late and we were slow to get our act together and place our orders. In the end, dinner for 12 -- including a $110 bottle of champagne and dessert for everyone -- came in under $900 all in, which is an incredible value for a meal we all thoroughly enjoyed.

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  8. Thays

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, we were from Portugal, we wanted to come back every time, the staff was so attentive and kind, the ambiance was cozy, family and warmth we will miss this. But the food flavour is stuck in our minds of such taste. Truly amazing. Will forever recommend. I would just recommend having more pictures on their instagram and improving their menu disposal, we had to search in google maps for food pictures because tru the menu we couldn’t notice what was each.

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  9. Brandon Gold

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here was amazing, friendly staff and great portion for the price! Will definitely be back for more!

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  10. Audrey

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. I went with a new friend and they loved it.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, African
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 9:00 am–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Portions are substantial, guests praise "great portion for the price, " and reviewers specifically describe the Poulet Yassa as a "massive slab of chicken."

Thursdays, several guests note Ponty Bistro hosts live jazz on Thursday evenings, making it a great night for dinner and music.

Yes, Ponty Bistro makes a lovely date-night choice: guests describe it as quaint and welcoming and say a spontaneous date-night visit turned into "a lovely evening."

Ponty Bistro feels warm and welcoming, a cozy Harlem bistro with a lively bar crowd and regular live jazz on Thursdays, perfect for relaxed dinners and nights out.

Yes, Ponty Bistro has an outdoor area that guests have enjoyed, often mentioned alongside the live-jazz nights.

Ponty Bistro is a great spot for happy hour (noted as 4–7 pm) for drinks, and Thursday evenings are especially fun when live jazz starts around 8 pm.

Private dining isn't part of Ponty Bistro's offering, the restaurant's listing shows private parties are not offered, so the focus is on the open dining room and convivial atmosphere.

Ponty Bistro is often described as busy during peak visits, many guests call the dining room “cozy and busy.” Saturday brunch/lunch visits have been noted as more low-key and relaxed.

Yes, Ponty Bistro is welcoming to families: staff have warmly accommodated groups with young children, kids enjoyed virgin mocktails, and the menu includes several “safe” dishes for pickier eaters.

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Ponty Bistro

4.8
$30 and under
French
Harlem

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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