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Fine French cuisine with pampered service
Great french cuisine in a beautiful setting. Beautiful fresh flower arrangements throughout the space with romantic intimate lighting.
Be the first to ReplyBon Appetit!
This restaurant is five-star. The food, service and ambience are wonderful. Be sure to look at the menus on their website so that you are aware of the considerable cost.
Be the first to ReplyPERFECTION. old world elegance
La Grenouile is the best restaurant in nyc.... .... ... the food is very classic French and the service is white glove to perfection..... It is like walking into heaven. ..the lighting is the softest pinkish hue.... and of course.. the flowers are the most beautiful of any restaurant in the world....move over Paris.... 'En famille', would best describe La Grenouille....The staff is formal, but friendly...move over Paris.. to It is definitely a restaurant.... to dine... to fall in love, and to celebrate Life.
Be the first to ReplyAnniversary Dinner
This is a place for special occasions. The service and responsiveness of all personnel from the moment we entered the restaurant was impeccable. The ambiance was very nice, with beautiful artwork and flowers. The food was very good. The captain and waiters were superb. Pricey, but very nice.
Be the first to ReplyGoing downhill
This classic French restaurant used to be on of our very favorites. The premises are still gorgeous and the cocktails were very good but, our meal and the service, was not top level. We will not be rushing back.
Be the first to ReplyOne of the best restaurants ever!
Going here was such a special treat. We were welcomed like we were their best customers and experienced exquisite food and service. The atmosphere is lovely. They are known for their beautiful flower bouquets at each table and all over the restaurant. The food was absolutely superb. We enjoyed the evening so much that we canceled our reservation for the next night and came back! Then we were treated even more like their best customers! It felt like the whole staff was glad to see us. All in all, one of life's memorable experiences. The price is not for the faint of heart, however. Including a bottle of wine, our bills were over $400. each.
Be the first to ReplyAlways excellent
We have come to Le Grenouille the last three times we have come to Manhattan and they never have disappointed us in any way. They are expensive, of course, but the impeccable service, the food done perfectly, the ambiance are all worth that one night in town when one splurges. My wife’s duck was perfect and my soft shelled crab had the best texture of shell I have ever had. They freely admit that they had a rough patch coming out of the COVID era and into last summer, but for us, they have come all the way back.
Be the first to Reply$$$$$$
Not for the faint of wallet. We made a reservation based on the menu seen earlier in the day. Our plan for a late night dinner was expecting two light meals plus a souffle and wine. Surprise! there are 3 menus, early bird which allows choice, a very late dinner and the one we were stuck with, price fixe. The service, ambience, music and atmosphere were top notch, however our simple plan became a moment to remember. Our out the door cost was over $500 which included tip for 2 glasses of fine wine, lovely split pea cup of soup, excellent sole, lamb and the soufflé. This was, by far, the most expensive meal for two in our lives and we are high end int'l travelers. It will be a talking point and warning to others, a momentous experience and one time visit to this storied, non michelin star restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyJust no
Except for beautiful flowers this place is weird. Prix fix menu for 3 was over $600.00. Food was mediocre . My 80 year old father who was wearing a dress shirt and a cashmere sweater was promptly given a dinner jacket, no big deal, but we expected the food to live up to the price. None of us finished our food. Icing on the cake was when the owner took the microphone and sang weird songs. The band was lovely but he and the food were not. Never again.
Be the first to ReplyThey can't possibly have a Michelin star anymore.
We visited this past June and we were charmed by this anachronism. In June we tourists were merely seated at the worst table in the house, the food was good. Last night we were served what purported to be Sauvignon Blanc, but in an iced and sweating glass, followed by a a virtually undressed lobster salad, un-sauced and overcooked scallop first course, and burnt and overcooked foie gras and our main course. These ridiculous snobs don't deserve your money.
Be the first to ReplyINCREDIBLY rude and disrespectful!
We ad reservation at Le Grenouille for my 60th Nov 2020 which was on my bucket list, obviously it was canceled. Rescheduled 2021 they called a week before and said you MUST pay in advance AND get price fixed menu since holiday time. They were SO rude basically told me too bad if l won't eat all the choices. If we're paying a car payment basically for dinner l WOULD like to eat it silly me lol! We re-booked for July 30th for our anniversary instead since they said policy is different in the summer. I made it on the phone June 8th not Open Table and spoke to him in length. We drive all the way there ( we live on LI)all dressed up and... THEY WERE CLOSED FOR "THEIR ANNUAL SUMMER VACATION"! l was SO mad, why did he take the reservation? I emailed them the next day in case they checked it. No response. They reopened last week and l asked to speak to the manager and he asked why and wouldn't put me through.l told Phillipe who answered the phone the story and he was was SO rude and said he'll look for my email. I inquired doesn't he want to KNOW my email address? You know what THAT means. No apology,NOTHING said he'll see who made the reservation, get back to me and rushed me off the phone. I never heard back. I called back today and spoke with Phillipe again. He said he didn't see my email( which l politely said I'd resend) and bascially made it that l was lieing about making the reservation since they always close for the summer.Why would l do such a thing and ruin our anniversary? I always allow a restaurant to right a wrong before writing a bad review and give them the opportunity but he couldn't care less! EXTREMELY arrogant! With SO many FABULOUS bucket list worthy places in NYC you would THINK they'd be nicer to their customers!
Be the first to ReplyAvoid La Grenouille
The food, ambiance and service is the worst. I come from world class historic restaurants on Wall St, I should know. There was a hooker at the bar, and my date flashed her $100 bill. I was embarrassed and wanted to leave. The waiter never asked what I wanted, only my date. My date ordered a souffle that I hate. I do not like warm desserts and no one ever asked me what I wanted, like BACS staff.
Be the first to ReplyElegant French Dining
My husband and I treated ourselves to La Grenouille while visiting NYC. We arrived a few minutes early and were welcomed with champagne and a small table near the bar until our table was ready. The atmosphere is elegant with fresh flowers throughout the restaurant. As a vegetarian, I ordered split pea soup and a cheese soufflé which were both outstanding. They do provide bread and mini cheese puffs as appetizers which tasted very similar to my soufflé - knowing this I may have ordered the mushroom truffle soufflé instead but still thoroughly enjoyed every bite. My husband ordered Artichoke Heart Carpaccio with Poached Quail Eggs & Truffle Oil as an appetizer and Classic Sole with Dijon Hollandaise and verts as his entree which he said was one of the best meals he’s ever eaten. Our table was right in front of the jazz band and we were blown away by the vocalist from Paris who was outstanding. For dessert, we shared creme brûlée. It was expensive meal, however for the outstanding service, atmosphere, entertainment and food, we felt it was well worth it!
Be the first to ReplyNice to be back!
We were so pleased to be back a t La Grenouille. The place is still as charming and elegant as ever. Having just been to Paris I see what a transplant it is though it’s been around for so long. They’d added a small band and the owner provides singing which was extremely cute - kind of a lounge lizard/Sinatra vibe. Food and wine remain excellent the only misstep was the quenelle which lacked that extra extra extra extra smoothness. Looking forward to a return visit!
Be the first to ReplyAlmost wonderful, what a shame.
Old fashioned, refined French food, almost really good. What was disappointing was the plating, or the lack of refined presentation and a feeling the chef was going through the motions. My filet mignon was brown, the potato was brown, the crispy onions were brown and the sauce was brown, on a white plate. You eat with your eyes as well as with your mouth and your nose. And since when is a quenelle the shape of a matzoh ball? The evening lacked a sense of excitement and theater. If Daniel were still offering outdoor dining we would have gone there. At close to $1000 for four of us to eat on the sidewalk in a less than attractive enclosure was a downer.
Be the first to ReplyOld World French Dining
La Grenouille
Very good French cuisine, suitable for the most discerning Francophile, may be found at La Grenouille. Service is attentive, polished and upscale (yes, captains AND waiters). It was also so refreshing to witness patrons that were DRESSED TO DINE (predominantly suits and ties for men, women in cocktail attire, or otherwise dressy attire.) The dining room is flower filled, VERY old world (from another, very missed, era) and lovely. The salmon was yummy. The warm lobster salad was delicious. The lobster ravioli was good. The sole was perfectly cooked, beautifully presented and, COMPLETELY de-boned (we have struggled with sole fish bones in too many other, highly rated, restaurants). The accompanying sauce (to the sole) was also, quite good. The soufflés were outstanding (pistachio soufflé was heavenly) as was the apple tart. All courses were beautifully plated and presented. The music was a nice addition to the evening.
La Grenouille is an EXPERIENCE, suitable for a special occasion.
If you tip well, and enjoy wine with dinner, be prepared for quite an expensive (but not unexpected) dinner check. That said, we truly enjoyed our evening at La Grenouille as it reminded us, in the most endearing way, of lovely and sorely missed dining experiences of days gone by. We shall return.
A perfect French dining experience in NYC!
Incredible French dining experience in NYC! The food was outstanding, service was top notch, atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the entertainment was perfect! A truly wonderful birthday experience for my husband!
Be the first to ReplyGreat soufflé but the rest of the food overpriced and just ok
La grenouille is a grand dame that is just not where it once was
The flowers used to be amazing. Now they are nothing special
The room looks a bit dated but worst of all the food is inconsistent and as expensive as any restaurant in the world we paid about 250 / per person after tax and tip
Yes it may be the best soufflé in NYC and yes the owner Phillipe tries hard and is charming but most would consider it a rip off. Soufflé should not be $ 44 And the portions for the entrees and apps are not generous The service is good but
It’s a bit sad that it feels like a tourist trap when in fact it could be so much more if the prices and food were in the realm of reasonable or enticing
Love the music but any jazz club has a menu that reflects a younger crowd. Update the concept please at least for the last seating with some value and dish’s that we’re not served on the titanic And please in vest in the flowers again Dried twigs are boring and unattractive
Splendid!
My daughter and I recently had a wonderful meal here. We were seated at a lovely table tucked in the corner with a nice view of the beautiful dining room.
The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. My daughter had the clams for her appetizer and loved them. I had the French onion soup - different with the three cheeses but excellent. She enjoyed the filet mignon for her main course and I had the spinach soufflé. The soufflé was cooked perfectly but was too large for me to finish as we wanted to try dessert. The chocolate soufflé was the best we’ve ever had anywhere in the world. Amazing.
The chocolate rum mousse was good but the soufflé was better.
It was our first time to La Grenouille - my sister in law recommended it as she is a regular, but we did not know anyone at the restaurant nor was she with us. Regardless, we had wonderful service and food. We will definitely return on our next trip to NYC. Would highly recommend this classic restaurant!
The only thing that we would recommend changing is having a little more char on the outside of the filet, otherwise it was a perfect meal.
Greatness is but a sad memory
We had dinner at La Grenouille on September 22 based on the recommendation of our friend who dined with us. The website failed to mentioned the necessity of a dinner jacket but it was provided at the entry. I did get the impression that they did not have a wine list probably because it wasn't mentioned but also because BYOB and corkage fee were mentioned. We brought two bottles of wine and that was a TERRIBLE MISTAKE. We can be blamed for not inquiring as to the corkage fee thinking it would be between $10.00 to $40.00 per bottle. NO it was $100.00 per bottle and never mentioned until it appeared on the final bill!
For the price and the reviews of the restaurant one would expect excellent near faultless service. What we received was far from that. Keeping with the wine, once opened it was never touched again by the waitstaff. We had to refill our own glasses. The non-alcohol beverages were rarely refilled. Service was poor at best.
As for the food it was well prepared and delicious - if they had it to serve you. If you wanted the sole, you were out of luck on the night we were there. Overall we were sadly disappointed!
Exquisite Food, Wine, and Service
The restaurant decor is amazing, with prolific and visually stunning flower arrangements on walls and tables. There is an intimate bar at the restaurant entrance, and both inside and outside seating. Given the quality of food and service, I'd recommend sitting inside to get the full dining experience without external distractions. If dining for two, request a corner table.
We started with a glass of wine at the bar, and then moved to our table and took a look at the extensive wine list. It's mainly French based, but has some international offerings. A good selection of different vintages and prices is available. We selected a 2010 Margaux, which was excellent value for money .....
We started with a shaved smoked salmon blini, which was light and refreshing, and then proceeded to a foie gras and duck confit main course. The foie gras was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and literally melted in your mouth. The duck confit was rich, and partnered well with the foie gras.
My wife had a dessert with coffee, which was light and refreshing, and I had an XO Armagnac to keep her company. Service throughout the meal was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, and we had a well paced meal, with plenty of time for conversation between courses.
Overall, one of the best restaurants I have visited in a long time. It is expensive, but it is also fairly priced for the food and wines, and the overall experience.
Loved the Experience
The wife and I went there for our 29th anniversary. We had never heard of the place before, but the wife found it and the photos looked appealing.
We arrived a bit early and had a drink at the bar. The bartender was engaging and fun and the owner came to let us know that the table was ready whenever we were.
The first table we were given was not to our liking, and the staff was very good about it and we got a better table.
I had oysters to start and a Filet Mignon while the wife had figs to start and Fo'i Gras - she also had a pistachio souffle. The oysters were excellent and the steak was well-cooked albeit a tad bland. She enjoyed everything she ordered - especially the dessert.
There is a live band and the owner himself was the singer. He appeared to enjoy that part even more than the restaurateur job.
All in all we had a wonderful evening and we will certainly go back next time we are in NYC.
Very charming restaurant.
Have come here a few times over the years, and still find this a nice, charming place. Intimate restaurant with nice atmosphere. The food is consistently good, and their souffles are amazing (unusual to find hazelnut and pistachio flavors anywhere).
Be the first to ReplyVery good, but lost the French accent
Very little remains from the good old days. The flowers are still spectacular, the service is correct but the food changed a lot. It does not have the elegancy nor the taste it use to have, specially the sauces, all tasting about the same. From all the dishes chosen by the table, only the soufflé was exactly the same as the ones prepared in the last 50 years. They have an excellent menu, but the kitchen needs to get back to butter, cream and truffles!
Be the first to ReplyClassic French Cuisine
Visited in 2019. This restaurant is an unmistakable choice. Classic, correct and delicious meals. For so many years in the top ranked places in NY and it’s really worthy.
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