EAT: ROMANTIC HARLEM FRENCH RESTAURANTS

It is that time of year again and those looking for a special Valentine's spot uptown should check out some of the more romantic spots to have dinner at for the big day.   Basically a boutique eatery without large television screens in view, soft music, romantic lighting and fresh flowers.

Our first round of dinnertime reservation options would go to the great French eateries that can be found uptown.  Below are the best Gallic spots to be found uptown.

Maison Harlem on St. Nicholas Avenue by 127th Street. Tel: 212. 222.9224

Mountain Bird on East 110th Street by 2nd Avenue. Tel: 212.744.4422 press 1

Chez Lucienne on Lenox just north of 125th Street. Tel: 212.289.5555

Cheri on Lenox by 121st Street featuring Prix Fixe specials. Tel: 212.662.4374

Ponty Bistro,  on 7th Avenue and 139th Street.  Tel: 212.234.6475