Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Pardon My French will close after dinner service on Saturday

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

Pardon My French on Avenue B is closing after a decade-plus in the neighborhood. 

Staffers at the Parisian-style bistro at 103 Avenue B, between Sixth Street and Seventh Street, told EVG that owner Antonin Brune informed them a few days ago that service would end after Saturday's dinner. No reason for an official closing was cited. 

The restaurant's Instagram account posted the news this afternoon, stating in part:
A heartfelt thanks to our team, friends, regulars, and all who walked through our doors. This community gave this restaurant its heart. Your support meant more than we can put into words.
Pardon My French opened in March 2015, taking over the longtime home of the bistro Casimir. 

The restaurant includes a front bar area, dining space, a private dining room next door and backyard seating.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM

    Wow! I live a block away and always found this spot to be unique and charming. Such disappointing news. Had many French toast brunches with friends while sipping mimosas in the garden out back. Farewell to the staff :(

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM

    And the food is really good there damn

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  3. AnonymousMay 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM

    AndJust like that. A French friend of mine just recently recommended it to me.

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  4. AnonymousMay 27, 2026 at 7:15 PM

    This was legitimately one of the best restaurants in the city. I hope they reopen in a new space, and stay under the radar and approachable so I can still go there!

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  5. AnonymousMay 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM

    Very sad … it did always seem dead there past few years. .hope it stays a restaurant

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  6. ShadowwhispersMay 27, 2026 at 10:26 PM

    Damn, I really enjoyed my dinners there.

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  7. AnonymousMay 27, 2026 at 11:29 PM

    Whyyyyy

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  8. AnonymousMay 28, 2026 at 9:59 AM

    Rip

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  9. AnonymousMay 28, 2026 at 1:47 PM

    Before the World Cup!!!

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  10. AnonymousMay 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM

    Remember I went there after watching Jackie in sunshine..great memories

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  11. AnonymousMay 28, 2026 at 2:56 PM

    A Tinder date stood me up here in 2022. Instead of fleeing in a miserable state, I opted to stay and ordered dinner /wine at the bar. Had a wonderful meal and a memorable time chatting the night away with a charming bartender. Good times. Cute spot. I'll really miss this cozy spot. Ciao PMF

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  12. AnonymousMay 28, 2026 at 3:48 PM

    So sad to see it go. Went every weekend

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