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La Grenouille
3 E. 52nd St., New York, NY, 10022
nr. Fifth Ave.
212-752-1495
| 8.6 | "Highly Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10 |  |
Enchanting!
claudem23 from 10022 | Posted on 10/1/09
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I went to La Grenouille for the first time recently, and it certainly won't be my last visit! I have never been to a restaurant with such impeccable service, exquisite food and GORGEOUS ambiance! I felt as though I was transported to another world, and it was enchanting. I cannot wait to go back!
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Huge Let Down
Blogthropologist from 34202 | Posted on 7/13/09
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After reading countless positive reviews I was totally pumped about going to La Grenouille. Fine dining probably my favorite treat and my excitement was palpable. La Grenouille, however, was a humongous disappointment. The Food was so-so. I didn't linger on your tongue and make you mull over the meal for a week (which is a must when you're spending $255). Furthermore, the portions were almost nonexistent. My foie gras was edible, but the filet mignon failed to melt in my mouth. Mediocrity was the name of the game. The service was dry and callous, and the ambiance was passable. In retrospect, La Grenouille comes off as a casual dining locale for the mega-rich. Nothing Special, and exorbitantly expensive. If money is not an object pop over for a nibble on a Wednesday, but Ultimately, I've had much better meals and better experiences for half the the price. I will continue to seek out fabulous meals, but La Grenouille is definitely off of that list.
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Heavenly and Magical
thegreat from 10014 | Posted on 4/8/08
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La Grenouille is a treasure. The service is expert, gracious and artful. The extraordinary floral arrangements are swoonworthy. And the food. I'm convinced the food is divinely inspired. A table at La Grenouille is heaven to me. A quintessentially New York restaurant that's downright magical every time.
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Excellent Food, Excellent Service
jab1946 | Posted on 11/16/05
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My wife was in NYC for business on her birthday and I flew in to have dinner. La Grenouille had great ratings. They rtings are accurate. The staff was very nice, the decor beautiful and all the food excellent except my sole. The sole was the BEST sole I ever ate. The accompanying sauteed green beans were superb. There was only a slight lapse in getting our wine. I wish it was cheaper but you get what you pay for.
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difficult ambience
eatdat from 10002 | Posted on 6/13/05
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We selected this restaurant to celebrate our 1st anniversary based on reviews of other patrons. We quickly discovered that formal wear was the norm. It would have been more helpful if that was mentioned by the staff or on the website. We had a wonderful dinner nonetheless. The ambiance was disappointing and suffocating. It was very loud and quite informal for the 'required' formal wear. For the first timers, don't forget to tip the 'captain' of your table too besides the waiter.
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PERHAPS THE FINEST RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD
cstrum | Posted on 2/13/04
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EVERYTHING IS PERFECT EVERYTIME.....WHETHER LUNCH OR DINNER...THERE IS NO COMPARISON IN NEW YORK....HEAD AND SHOULDERS ABOVE ALL THE NOUVEA CUISINE THAT PERMEATS CURRENT FRENCH RESTAURANTS....THE MASSON FAMILY ARE GENIUSE'S...IF YOU CAN GET THERE RUN!!!
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Red-velvet grandmother
huntleysf | Posted on 9/22/03
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A time capsule for luxury form the Sixties, with red velvet banquettes, immense flowers, old and rather stiff waiters who can be over-familiar, a bridge and tunnel crowd on Friday night but society lades for lunch...and mostly great food. Coulibiac was fantastic, as was Grand Marnier souffle. Best items are the classics, like blaquette de veau, Dover sole, assorted hors d'oeuvre plate. But beware...cooking can be tired and rushed, especially at lunch, and ask for the luscious back room, avoiding the bowling lane lined with tables up front. Always paced, cheefully noisy but elegant.
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An Elegant New York Tradition.
adsong from 10019 | Posted on 6/16/03
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From the moment you enter this elegant restaurant, you are greeted by the beauty of its decor, as well as wonderful flower arrangements.This is THE place to celebrate great food.To celebrate life.To celebrate the fact that you indeed either have a hefty expense account, or bank account,since the prices are steep,but well worth the splurge.It opened its door in 1962, and is still going strong,with its great dishes,which include such appetizers as:Lasagne d'Escargots et Cêpes, Sauce Verte Burgundy Snails and Porcinis, Warm Herb Butter (29.00),Foie Gras Sauté à l'Ananas Caramelisé au Piovre Pan Seared Duck Foie Gras, Caramelized Pineapples, Vanilla Oil(39.00) St.Jacques Cressonière Diver Scallops, Watercress Purée, Fennel and Sorrel(39.00) And Main Courses,Which Include:Filet de Boeuf Sauté, Tian Niçois Gratiné, Tapenade Sautéed Filet of Beef « Niçois », Tapenade(49.00) Queue de B?uf Braisée au Vin de Bourgogne Braised Oxtail in Burgundy Wine(45.00),Bar de Ligne à la Nage de Cerfeuil Wild Bass, Chervil Broth, Chanterelles (45.00). The extensive wine list, and mouth watering desserts add to the joy of Grenouille!
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