Superb food Attentive and friendly service Pleasant ambience Special kudos to David the manager, James the maitre d' and Lenny our server. Michael is the talented mixologist. Lunch is lovely on the outdoor deck. read more

This was one of the most fun experience I've had in awhile! Got the recommendation from a friend who said the views and vibes are great. Parking is valet. We loved the location, you can sit outdoors along the river and the environment is just very fun. There are live music playing indoors so if you are more into that that is a fun option too. The staff were really nice, offering us beverages while we were waiting for outdoor seats. The food was amazing. I order foie gras everywhere I go and this place has one of the best foie gras I've ever had and I would come back over and over just for that. That being said, the steak tartare was one of the best too, my husband orders that everywhere he goes and agrees that this is the best he's had. The dessert cheeses were amazing, the frozen yogurt was unique and way better than I expected. Price is obviously on the higher end but given the environment and quality of food it was quite worth it, especially comparing to some other restaurants along the river. We have another reservation this coming week to re-visit and cannot wait! read more

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Very disappointing experience at L'Escale last night. I went with a friend and ordered Kumamoto oysters that tasted rancid and clearly did not seem fresh. I brought it to the manager's attention who took them off the bill and offered us a crudo which my friend enjoyed. Later that night, I became extremely sick and spent the entire night vomiting. I cannot say with absolute certainty that the oysters caused my illness, but the timing was extremely concerning. Oysters should be fresh and handled with the utmost care, and what I experienced was completely unacceptable. I would strongly recommend that the restaurant take a serious look at the quality, storage, and handling of its oysters. After this experience, I would absolutely not order oysters here again and would have a very hard time recommending this restaurant. read more

This place is amazing. I have been here many times and I love everything about this place. The food here is excellent, the service is superb, and the atmosphere is perfect no matter what time of year. This place is perfect for private events, birthdays, girls night out. read more

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Amazing dinner and wine list. Very formal older crowd. We were staying at the hotel and didn't feel like going out. Impeccable professional service. Not inexpensive but worth it. One of the best in Greenwich. read more

The servers and others were accommodating, the patio was nice enough but not amazing. The lunch menu is extremely limited. The food was bland although extremely pricey. The soda was flat. read more

Trash. Especially for the price and sense of "ambiance". We had a 2:30 reservation. We were placed on a make shift table 2 ft by a patio entrance. I guess 3 days notice wasn't enough to provide ample accommodation. Appreciate the minimum. The kitchen closes at 3pm. Within a minute of seating in the hot sun, we were told we needed to order now for the kitchen to "accommodate us". This is a mid level restaurant with outrageous prices that presents itself as upscale. The service is terrible. You'll find the hosts chatting amongst themselves literally ignoring you. Couldn't tell if it was on purpose or just classless. Worst culinary experience I've had from an establishment macerating itself as "5 star dining". It's a holiday inn presenting itself as upscale. Do better read more

I tried the lobster sliders and honestly, they were very disappointing. There was barely any lobster meat--maybe one ounce total--and they had no flavor at all. For $35, I expected a much better portion and something that actually tasted special. Please put more thought and creativity into this dish because, as it is now, it's definitely not worth the price. read more

This is easily my favorite spot in Greenwich! The combination of the setting, views, food and service are great. The bar is also very cool and I don't even drink. read more

L'Escale - View from the bar. - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

Valet parking excellent service manager comes to every table to check on you servers and the hostess are very friendly and polite. The food is absolutely amazing. The only thing I did not like was the butter is highly highly salted more than you will ever get at any French restaurant in America ends in Paris. Their French bread was beautiful. They did that well. Salads are beautiful meats are nice and tender and juicy desserts are decadent read more

we ate dinner there recently on a Tuesday evening at 7:30. Sat down and looking at the wine list and felt that the sommelier directed us to a more expensive bottle and didn't give us other options. We ordered one appetizer and two salads and asked that they . They brought everything at once and then kept trying to take them saying that our main courses were ready, before we even finished our appetizers. And. we were guests of the and it felt extremely rushed, and it was a very expensive meal. And then later that evening (after midnight) they had other guests outside on the patio, playing loud music and being extremely loud and I had to contact the front desk three separate times. I was told that they were with the restaurant. I just felt it was an extremely expensive meal to be rushed so much. That said the food was delicious. I'm just not sure the service was up to par and the experience left a bad experience for our party. read more

Ambience is beautiful. Food was excellent, service was great. Went to lunch with a few friends, stayed for dinner!

great prifix menu on lescale restaurant on greenwich ct comoe for thest. our delicious food read more

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Omg this was the #bestburger I've ever had in my entire 42 years on this earth. Met some very nice people. The views of the water are stunning. It really ended up being a beautiful day! The food & drinks were to die for. It's Greenwich and not cheap although you get what u pay for. Worth every penny. Exp 2 notorious (not spicy) & the burger & fries was about 72 b4 tip. Drinks are strong food is delicious John was my bartender read more

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How far has this place fallen. Haven't been here in years and despite all the negative reviews I refused to believe it. Believe it!!! Came for lunch. Still beautiful but the menu is boring...over hard POACHED eggs?!? Then a 40 minute wait for lunch entrees while all the regulars get multiple courses?!? Only for the food to come out cold and soggy?!! Sorry but for a $200 lunch...do better or sell the business! This was not a difficult lunch service for a tenured restaurant! read more

This is an upscale restaurant located in the Delamar Hotel in Greenwich, we went by boat and they charge an arm and a leg for docking. the most I've ever paid to dock my boat for two hours it almost cost $300. The hotel is very nice and the service was decent, but the menu was very limited and the food was not up to par. Not sure what the big hype is all about but definitely will not be going back. read more

View of Greenwich Harbor combined with amazing food makes this a magical experience. But the secret sauce is the staff that treats you like royalty. Ready to take care of your every need. read more

L'Escale - Outdoor patio overlooking water/boats enjoying Lemoncello Spritzers and bar menu tasties!! - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

Very good service and food. We got the scallop special, lamb Pappardelle, french fries, and profiteroles. This is our third time here, and we have never been disappointed. read more

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Service was excellent. Upscale, professional ambiance, warm atmosphere but there are more romantic restaurants.

We came to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday and it did not disappoint. When you walk in they have several areas to choose to dine in, they have a bar area, inside dining area and an outdoor dining area. We chose to sit indoors because it was incredibly hot outside. The dining area has plenty of different sized tables with plenty of space in between them. The service was excellent. The staff was very attentive and helpful. They did an excellent job in offering suggestions and taking care of our requests. For starters we had the octopus and chorizo. What an excellent dish. The octopus was cooked perfectly and tasted even better. The chorizo provided a salty component that worked really well. For my entree I had the NY Steak which was cooked perfectly at a medium rare temperature served with fries and a side salad. My girlfriend had the gnocchi which she really enjoyed. One of our guests had the hangar steak which was cooked perfectly and tasted even better. For dessert we shared two; we had the crème brûlée and an order of ricotta donuts served with a raspberry and chocolate sauce. Both desserts were so good. We really enjoyed our dining experience and will definitely go back. read more

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Oysters are fresh and delicious! Very chilled and presentation was beautiful. Bartenders are very friendly and welcoming. Lobster sliders were great! Coleslaw was crunchy tasted like it was made to order. Food was on point you could taste the tarragon in the lobster slider delicious! Bartender John recommended me a nice wine to go with my food and Mike Correa the other bartender made my visit very welcoming and great first experience. read more

I'm honestly not sure how this place has five stars. The only standout feature is the outdoor seating area, which does offer nice views -- but that's about it. The service was underwhelming, and the food definitely didn't live up to the price point. It reminded me of something you'd get at a chain restaurant like Olive Garden or TGI Fridays -- not terrible, but certainly not worth the premium. The atmosphere also felt a bit too stuffy and formal for what the actual dining experience delivered. If you're curious, maybe stop by for a drink on the patio during the day to enjoy the view -- but I'd skip dinner altogether. Not worth the money. RG read more

Food is very good, service is great (Stephen!!) and the ambiance is superb, but what brings us here is Mr Robinson -- This guys a world class musician and you will be incredibly dazzled!! read more

Romantic sophistication restaurant for a special occasion or just dinner. They have outdoor seating in the summer which everyone loves but we seated inside due to heat. Service was good. Food was also good. The view outside is amazing. read more

L'Escale - Tuna tartar, grilled octopus - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

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I came here for a day at the spa. The lunch space kind of looks like someone's living room and they have a number of small plates if you would like to get a light meal. They also have a large outdoor space with wooden flooring if you would like to sit outside. The wait stuff is very helpful and very deferential. They took our order and the food came out pretty quickly. I tried the tuna tartar which was pretty good, I think this place they manage to get the salt exactly right. For me the tuna wasn't exactly very flavorful but the quality was good. The person I was with tried the prosciutto salad, it was really good as well but not very memorable. We came back for dinner and I tried the salmon. All the food is really well presented and attention has been paid to the look of the food. We also tried the octopus appetizer which was beyond delicious, I would get this every time. They added some sun-dried tomato to it and that really brings out the flavors of the dish. If you can get those in a meal portion I would probably try that. There is great views on the dining room looks very pretty and very well put together, I could see it being used as an event space for a wedding or reception. I would be back to this place if I came to the area again. read more

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Great food n service . Love the atmosphere. Stuffs are very friendly. I been already few times . Will back on summer .

The atmosphere was great, the outside patio lovely, you overlook the end of the harbor so don't get overly excited about the view. We went for lunch. The lobster roll was just ok, the hanger steak not bad, the omelette was decent and the salad was fine. They do give huge portions of French fries, which was surprising. Don't think i would go back unless I was meeting friends and it was more for social than eating. A nice atmosphere for sure. Oh and service was good. read more

I don't see how anyone is knocking the restaurant. Other than some higher prices for dishes, I was happy with everything we ordered. Between, the pastas and seafood and desserts and appetizers this restaurants food was spot on. The ambiance was a delightful surprise, one night they had live music in the bar which you can hear through the restaurant. And they had the fire place rocking which was awesome for the cold winter nights. They had a great wine selection for bottles and glasses and even served the glasses in the appropriate glassware, which is a nice treat. Highly recommend to anyone staying at the hotel or passing through. Great upscale restaurant, doing everything right. read more

I love this place! It is super bougee and I feel like I'm one of the NY housewives every time I come here, (and fee;omg slightly feeling judged that I don't drive a Mercedes), but hey, it's Greenwich, right? Anyway, the first time I was here, we sat inside by the bar and enjoyed a nice brunch with French white wine - it was obvious this was a stopover for people driving to and from their summer homes and winter homes (especially in the summer). We had their lobster sliders - which came two to a plate and I was very pleased. They had a large wine selection and the wines were reasonably priced. We also enjoyed their seasonal cocktails. The second time I brought some gfs we sat outside in the corner and watched the boats go by. What a relaxing Sunday afternoon of cocktails, wine, and lunch. They had a two or three course pre-fix of salad + fish (local Jonn Dory), but we opted for the salad with salmon, steak and scallops. I had the scallops dish which came with 2 scallops, some fingerling potatoes, and asparagus. Perfect summer dish - and just enough food. As an FYI-everyone dresses very well here - it looks like a country club - and they'll always make you wait at the reception for your table to be ready or to 'see if they have any tables available' which is a bit annoying, but I don't mind sitting around on their comfy couches and people watching while they figure logistics out. My only gripe is the service could be better - but I've only been here on Sundays for brunch in the summer - so I'm sure that's their busy season - and they're hustling around the restaurant. Yet, I've never felt rushed and also never sat around for endless hours waiting for my food either - but it's also never memorable - or something to write home about. However, I am still giving it 5/5 because it makes me happy to be here and it's worth the 45 min drive to me. read more

L'Escale - Scallops!! - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

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Very attentive service definitely lands L'Escale in the 4 star territory. Servers were very professional and clearly experienced. Bonus points for immediately asking if the kids orders should be put in right away. The kids had chicken fingers with fries that honestly looked quite impressive. In fact the adults dipped into them before entrées arrived! One also got the adult option of banana pancakes with a berry compote. Looked amazing. The adults split a seafood tower flush with lobster, oysters, and clams. Unfortunately the lobster was undercooked. Oysters and clams were just right though. After all of that I opted for a salad with tuna. It hit the spot. Dressing was very flavorful. Dessert just fine. I had ice cream over a brownie served in a glass. So it was a small brownie. It was pretty good but the cookies we ordered for the table were disappointing, just not much going on. If you have the choice, eat outside. L'Escale is right on the water. That being said, get here soon; the hotel is not renewing the restaurant's lease! read more

I was devastated to learn a few months ago that L'Escale might be permanently closing due to hotel license/ business arrangement. This would have been a tragedy and disservice for Greenwich and the whole CT area. So when it was announced that the restaurant would stay, it was so exciting and relieving, and my wish realized! It is all about the full experience here. I love the food, the sharp and professional service, and the picturesque setting and yearn to come here as often as I can make it, each chance I get. This time, I came for my birthday. It was a lovely late lunch/ early dinner, with the beautiful sun, sparkling water, and delicious seafood! I am crazy for the views and dessert here each time and love to taste and sample as much as I can. Thank you to the restaurant for making my special day truly special! As always, I'll be back. read more

This place used to be much better. The food is not that great. For the prices you'd expect something much much higher quality. Pretty disappointing. The only good thing is the location and the views. Wish they'd bring back quality food. read more

Beautiful dining room? Check. Beautiful location by the water? Check. Modern French food? Check This place should check all the boxes. And yet. It can all come down to service. The warm smile. The water refilled. The plates cleared. The writing down our order the first time instead of coming back five minutes later because you forgot. Yet that five star service was definitively missing. The food, however was terrific. We started with an over the top and overpriced seafood tower. Yet it was great. The oysters were a standout. Fresh well sourced and full of flavor, it's a reminder how good a simple bite can be. The baby kale Caesar was also very good as weLLl with caper. I would've still liked anchovies but good nonetheless. Not too heavy. Then the branzino. Really solid dish with a meaty yet buttery fish. Dessert was just ok and the service far too pretentious. read more

L'Escale - Grilled Whole Branzino a la Plancha - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

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Left frustrated and very disappointed. Returned hamburger twice and food was not at standards that this place should be.. walking outside manager turned his back instead of apologizing for the above not even thanks for coming. My recommendation is avoid this place .. Greenwich offers better places around. read more

Hubby and I had already eaten but we wanted drinks with a view and L'Escale popped up and it looked so beautiful in pictures that we just had to come. There was no street parking available so we valet our car. Couldn't help but to chuckle seeing our economy-sized Focus rental among the Porsche's, BMW's and G-Wagons -this was a very affluent area. Hostess asked if we had reservations, we said no so she directed us to indoor seating (which, tbh I didn't mind because the deck looked so windy and folks were holding onto their hats hehehe). We still had a great view of the waterfront so I was happy. Ordered a few drinks (strawberry lemonade/old fashioned) and some oysters. It was such a relaxing/fun meal -many thanks to our servers who were simply amazing. I'm sorry I didn't get your name but thank you for taking the time to tell us about you oyster origin story + burger recommendation and to the other server, thank you for recommending the Avenue shops. I do have to note that the gnocchi was too dense and larger than normal but the sauce was so delicious that I ended up using the bread to soak up all that yumminess. A truly delightful dining experience. Thank you, L'Escale! read more

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Came for the first time on a Monday evening with some friends and was impressed with both the service and food. Very professional and efficient service from the parking valet to the servers to the gentleman in charge. The vibe at the bar and the ambiance of the outdoor dining were terrific. I can't think of a lovelier dinner venue in Greenwich than the outdoor dining here. We all vowed to come back! read more

I didn't get a chance to take awesome photos of the place because I went for a corporate breakfast meeting. It was an absolute perfect place to bring our executives to. They were both surprised about how gorgeous the place and views are. I ordered a plain omelette with smoked salmon on the side. That salmon was hands down the best part of the meal!!!! The flavor and thickness were perfect. I crave it every single day now everytime I see a bagel in our kitchen. The room were filled with professionals having great start of their mornings but the noise is still very adequate to have business meetings because the spaces between the tables are huge. read more

Love this place. I was eating alone so I sat at the bar. The ambience is sophisticated with lots of natural sunlight. Bartender was very friendly and service was spot on. I had a glass of champagne and the Niçoise salad one of my favorites. The seared Ahi was cooked to order and the greens and olives served with it covered in a light vinaigrette dressing. I remember when it was the Showboat! Definitely worth a visit especially if you like dining on the water. read more

L'Escale - Nicosia Salade Nicoise - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

I hadn't been to this upscale Greenwich CT French eatery in more than twenty years but it's still a classy and fabulous experience. We were quickly whisked into a lovely and lively dining room with a classy bistro type vibe with stone floors. All of the staff from the hosts, waiters, bus people, and managers (Maitre d) were attentive and efficient. My partner and I were giddy with delight when seated at the best table in the house- a cute one in the center of the room near a fireplace. Now for the good stuff- the food. We began by sharing the tuna tartare which was petit, light, and yummy. The specialty soup- creme of asparagus was to die for, both creamy and tasty. The main course we each chose was the hangar steak Frite which came with a light and leafy arugula salad with vinaigrette. The steak was delicious. We closed the evening with creme brule which was perfect. A cool characteristic of the restaurant is the specialty cocktail named for classic film. I had the 'Chinatown' and my partner had 'The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly'. His was better than mine. I'm not sure how popular these drinks are since most others seemed to be drinking wine. The restaurant is fairly pricey but worth every penny. read more

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Delicious. The chicken paillard--their specialty--is absolutely delicious! Gnocchi are soooo good! Ricotta donuts, creek brûlée, apple tart...are all sooo good!!! Beautiful presentation and amazing chefs. read more