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Brasserie Memere

4.2 (272 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Chris E.

THE GOOD ---------------- + All of the food was very good, but did have some minor critiques. ++++ Almond Croissant was addictively good. ++++ Lobster Bisque and Escargot were fantastic. ++++ Lobster Risotto was delicious, but was an extremely small entree for $26. Definitely left me wanting more. ++++ 1.5 lb Baked and Stuffed Lobster was huge, although it was stuffed with potato salad, which had me a little perplexed. + The restaurant is MASSSSIVE with a huge and beautiful interior and one of the nicest and largest outdoor patios I've ever seen as well. + Plenty of parking in the Closter Plaza strip mall parking lot. + All of the employees were extremely friendly and the waiter service was excellent. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Not much! The restaurant was ALMOST perfect, minus small question marks around the serving size of the Lobster Risotto and potato salad stuffing in the 1.5 lb Lobster. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = A serious gem in the North Jersey area and perfect for different occasions.

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Brian M.

3 stars- I really wanted to love this restaurant after reading about Chef Thomas Ciszak. He was a chef at several restaurants I have dined at in the past. Brassiere Memere is located in Closter NJ which with NYC traffic for me is almost 90 minutes away. I was meeting a few friends that live in New City NY and we narrowed our choices down to Brasserie Memere and Hudson House in Nyak which I had an amazing experience in the past. We got there just before 8pm and they close at 10pm. If you read any of my 400 reviews on Yelp you would be hard pressed to see me give a restaurant less than 4 stars, and many are 5. The restaurant is located in a large strip mall which was a little unexpected. We were greeted by the hostess who had a great personality, was warm and gave us the choice of indoor or outdoor seating. It's July 4th weekend so the restaurant was slow. It is a large space, comfortable seating and a nice bar. They have a pretty extensive menu of appetizer, entrees, soups, salads, side and deserts. I observed several of the servers helping other tables and though everything was going to be great. Our waiter explained the specials and we ordered a pitcher of Sangria and 5 appetizers. They were the Salade Betterrave- Beet salad, Tuna Tartare, the Jumbo Lump Maryland Crab Cake, the Tarte Memere- Tomato confit, basil, mozzarella, parmesan. and the Baked Camembert-fig&hazelnut jam, baguette. We enjoyed all of the appetizers, although the pitcher of Summer Sangria was heavily watered down or had too much ice in it. It was overpriced at $58 and unacceptable to be served that way at any price. We ordered our entrees about 40 minutes into the meal and had the Saumon- Scottish Salmon, the Steak Frites, the Filet Migeon, and the Miso based Sea Bass. Our entrees came out about 15 minutes later which was fine and everything tasted good. After this point is where everything feel apart. Our waiter Gabriel was polite, although was not very personable. The rest of the experience was either a lack of training our he may not like the job. He did not come over at any time during the meal to refill our water glasses. Also remember it was a hot day. He never came back to ask how everything was or if we cared for anything else. After about 30 minutes we thought he disappeared. We found him sweeping the restaurant floors and I think mopping them as well. We had to ask to order coffee, tea and desert. About 30 minutes after that we had to ask for the check. The bill was $400 and we felt that the experience should have been so much better, even if we spent half of what we did. My friends live about 30 minutes away and wanted to come back for brunch today and just could not bring themselves to every go back based on their first impression. The one saving grace was our hostess who as we were leaving, thanked us for coming, handed us two small bags which contained 3 croissants which was a nice parting gesture. We felt so bad because she was so nice and wished she was our server. This morning I called the restaurant to speak with their manager as I thought they should know how my experience was. I told her about all the positive points as most of the time if a customer has a poor experience they do not tell anyone and just do not ever come back. I felt that the owners put so much time and effort into their business that they should be aware. In my opinion Gabriel either needs some training on the basics or this just may not be a suitable job for him. The manager was very nice, expressed concern and said she would be retraining him. She says she hoped they have the opportunity to service us in the future, although did not invite us back or offer to do anything to make up for the poor experience we had. I would say that based on my experience alone I could not recommend Brassiere Memere. You only have one chance to make a great first impression. There are a lot of comparable restaurants that "do it right" every time or when they are made aware of a poor experience do everything in their power to bring that customer back so they become a loyal fan.

Tata G.

Lovely Italian restaurant with all the Euro vibes in Closter. Food is really good, service is friendly. Good for big groups. Parking is not a problem either. Option for indoor or outdoor dining.

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Dolly C.

- Surprisingly large space with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating--unassuming from the front but opens up nicely inside - Clean and quiet for a Sunday afternoon; we had a noon reservation but didn't need it; enjoyed the shaded patio under the retractable awning - Attentive and friendly service throughout--our waiter was thoughtful and made us feel well taken care of - Tried 3 items from the last day of Lobsterfest: Lobster bisque--rich and flavorful; Lobster risotto--well-cooked with generous lobster chunks, but on the smaller side; Stuffed lobster--tender and delicious, topped with roasted potatoes and breadcrumbs - Kid's rigatoni bolognese was tasty with a perfect portion size--just wish it came with a drink and dessert - Kiddos were happy drawing with complimentary crayons on the paper table top cover sheet - Sides and dessert were hit or miss: escargot was too salty; almond croissant was decent; crème brûlée was just okay - Would return to try more from their regular menu--this spot shows promise

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Marcella A.

My friend suggested going to this restaurant which I am happy she said let's go here. This restaurant reminder me so much of Europe. I absolutely loved this restaurant. The prices were a bit up there but the food was very delicious. I decided to get the quiche with a gardern salad which was very delicious. I also got a slide of sliced potatoes I forgot the name on the menu. I thought it was a bit expensive for $15.00. It was worth a try but next time I'll stick with just the entree. The waiter was very nice. My friend and I just enjoyed talking there and we weren't rushed out of the place which we both liked a lot. I highly recommend coming here and giving then a try.

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Leah A.

This is an authentic French bistro that offers both traditional French favorites and innovative other selections. The indoor area is lively, but I chose to sit on their tranquil outdoor patio. They have a great selection of French wines by the glass and bottle. I selected a nice Bordeaux to accompany my steak tartare and escargot cooked in garlic, butter sauce. I also enjoyed a delicious crème brulée for dessert! What I loved most about this restaurant was the friendliness of all of the staff, especially my server and the front door hostess.

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Candy W.

I love this restaurant! Their food, services and ambience are all very up to my high standards. I love the high ceiling and big dining area, the bars is huge but separated nicely. I also love their outdoor dining area so relaxing especially in the summer but also good in the not too cold weather with plenty of heat lamps. Their food are superb and their cocktail drinks are amazing plus their happy hours makes them a must go places. I was dinning there often and I even used them for my 60th birthday celebration my guests and I had a most wonderful time there

Aram L.

Wanted to take the family out to a cute place and found this restaurant nearby. We made a weekend lunch reservation and were seated right away when we entered. Service from our waiter was very friendly and kind. Continued to make sure we had water in our cups, checked in occasionally to see if we needed anything and was reachable. Food was pretty good all around. We had several dishes including salmon, eggs benedict, fois gras, and french onion soup. I will say I was hoping for a lil more choices on the menu but overall would say everything was nice. Really cute place overall that captures that braisserie feel with a really nice bar.

Sunday Brunch !
David H.

We've been waiting to try this place, for a long while. In the past it's either been too crowded, too upscale for the attire we adorned or over-shadowed by a primarily Asian bill of fare on Main Street: Closter, USA. We finally made it to the brasserie for brunch; on Super Bowl Sunday. The place was dead. Maybe 3 or 4 tables at most. Perfect ! The nice waiter brought us the Brunch Menu, and decided quickly. We started with a Kouign-Amann, to split. It was very good. Although I was annoyed that they didn't just bring a selection of breads to the table. The menu said. something about fresh baked goods on Sat. & Sun. My wife ordered a French 75. She said it was not great, and the ones I make at home are a lot better. For Brunch, I ordered the Le Grand Burger. Sort of like an upscale Whopper with that flame broil taste. She had a Crab Cake Eggs Benedict. Which I never ever heard of. The waiter informed us it was made with their Award Winning Crab Cake. What award ?!?! It was only half an order, but I guess crab is expensive this time of year. We split the CrèmeBrûlée for dessert. It was good, but I believe they carmalized the sugar ahead of time. The top was cold and nothing was sizzling. This place needs work. It could be a lot better with some drive. Upon leaving, we were given 2 bags of croissants. The chocolate ones were fantastic, but the almond ones..uhh...how bout this weather ?

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Dasle K.

Loved our Mother's Day brunch here! $19 for unlimited mimosas for 90 minutes. Great food. Everything we had was really tasty! Cozy atmosphere. Pretty good service. I've also been here for a private event and can attest to a great experience then as well! They also rent out the semi private space for events. Looks great for a baby shower, bridal shower, etc.

Bellini & Sangria

Had the most magical brunch with my sister at Brasserie--felt like we teleported straight to a charming café in Paris. Our waiter, Francisco, was a total gem and started us off with Bellinis and sangria that were light, refreshing, and dangerously easy to sip. The crab cake? Award-winning for a reason. Packed with juicy lump crab meat and served with a sauce so good we were tempted to lick the plate (don't worry, we showed restraint... barely). Escargot came swimming in garlic and butter--hello, bread-dipping heaven. Then the Tarte Parisienne arrived, topped with foie gras and truffle oil. Sweet, savory, rich, and totally indulgent. Basically, edible luxury. Finished with the Pot de Crème, which was silky, chocolatey, and the perfect sweet send-off. If you're craving a little French escape without the airfare, this is your spot. Bon appétit!

Angela YJ B.

A French dining place in Closter mall area. We've only had weekend brunch here so, this only applies to Brunch menu. Honestly, the portion is ... adequate ...(?) according to my skinny friend hahaha ..... The egg Benedict was properly poached and nicely presented, but I do prefer a bun on an English muffin.... Brasserie serves their egg Benedict on a toast. The waffle and crepe is great too !!!!

Carole B.

Every time i go it gets better. The food, the service, the ambiance. Excellent.. The desserts and ssteak frites are amazing. Next best thing to being in Paris

Egg Benedict with award winning crab cake, tres bien!

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It was and is great. Always a treat. Get dessert you won't be sorry it is really great

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Love this restaurant. Excellent food, splendid hospitality, feels like Paris, and, like Paris, it's great to return.

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My wife and I enjoyed both dishes. The service was the most exceptional. I would go back just for how pleasant the staff was.

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Awesome food, ambiance and staff! We were greater by such professional wait staff and were never rushed.

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