I mean, this place is just wonderful (food, staff, location) what can I say that hasn't been said before. Well, here is new info. I can tell you the menu says they don't do soufflés for lunch but.....if they aren't too busy and dessert chef is in plus if you ask very politely, you might get lucky. And that is why I will always go there. read more

L'Escale - Soufflé - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

I've always known of L'Escale as being one of the best dining experiences in Greenwich and was excited to try while staying at the Delamar. Sadly, I don't know if "best" is what comes to mind after eating here. The glasses were dirty, waitstaff seemed misplaced and the food perfectly fine. Nothing screamed best or amazing, unfortunately. read more

Had an OK experience here. We picked this spot as a nice outdoor dining location on a 95 degree day. It was a good choice for that, especially with the breeze coming from the water. The tables were adequately spaced apart. Parking was a bit confusing - the lot said valet parking only, but I asked the valet if there was any other parking and he thankfully pointed me to the beach lot across the street that was free on Sundays. Was expecting an "upscale" dining experience, so my expectations might have been high. The service and food were okay. We only got 2 menus for 3 of us and it took a long while for them to take our order, and then I had to ask for a water refill twice before they brought it, which was only pronounced because it was a very hot day. However I saw they were frequently tending to the table right next to us. It was extremely windy and our napkins and menus kept flying around so I had to hold them down. At one point my bread even flew away. But I must admit, the wind felt nice. The food portions were smallish, but must be typical for French cuisine. I got avocado toast with sunny side up eggs and ate the whole thing. The one cocktail I got (The Chinatown) was nice and refreshing. Our waiter didn't come back when we were done with our drinks, so I wasn't able to get a second one. Overall, an average dining experience, with a nice location. read more

I wanted to take my coworker out for a nice lunch and this place wasn't very far from the office. I made a reservation through open table which was super easy. On entry there was no one taking temperatures which I was surprised. After getting checked in we opted for indoor seating as it was a little chilly out. I started with the Brussels sprouts with bacon and they were delicious. The bacon and the honey really shine through. My coworker had the garden salad, and although it looked a little less than desired the beet dressing made it all better. It literally is so light and vibrant, and a must try. For lunch we both opted for the bacon cheeseburger, mine without the bun. It was nice and thick, very juicy, and came with a side of French fries (which I sampled just three). The room was busy but social distancing is enforced, and if you get up for the bathroom you must wear a mask. I love the ambiance of the fireplace and the Christmas decorations. I also love the fact that it is right on the water and they also have a heated tent. I am looking forward to coming back for dinner! read more

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My review concerns the breakfast I had while a guest at the Delamar. The coffee was old and when I asked I was told it was made 2x each morning. Fine, but however you are keeping it warm is ruining it. It got thick and bitter and the milk going in proved it. The bacon is not a tasty brand or its over cooked and also left out for two long, Don't know which. I never got a spoon. And the milk carafe was leaking and so my table paper cloth was messy and ruined. All in all a terrible experience. Nothing stood out as delicious and the above made it all even worse. Please fix the breakfast experience! read more

Grabbed dinner here with the family. As the hostess seated us, she mentioned the time limit. Didn't set the right town and would have assumed the service would be a little quicker if they wanted our group out quickly. Food here was decent (ordered the bluefin tuna credo, hanger steak, bouillabaisse) and what you would expect from an upscale restaurant. Ended up ordering dessert when one of the other waiters gave us a pass with going slightly over the two hour mark. read more

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Reservations STRONGLY suggested. Service was great. Food was solid and views were nice. I wouldn't trek all the way from NYC just to come back here, but I'm not mad we came. Overall a nice experience. read more

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Best in Greenwich! Beautiful, sophisticated and fabulous service. Dramatically different from many of the other newish places in Greenwich. Great managers. They all want to please! Food is consistently good and generous. Chicken Milanese is phenomenal. Nothing contrived ~ all good! read more

Very disappointed in all aspects. Menu was very limited and not appealing. Service was absolutely awful. Our waiter was surly and downright rude. Prices very high. I wouldn't mind if food was good but it wasn't. Would have let them know at the time but it was very obvious they didn't care. Total waste. Definitely don't recommend. read more

Beautiful location on the LI sound marina. Food is excellent and service is attentive. Pricey, but worth it for the scenery esp on Fri/Sat night when outdoor bar is hopping with young professionals and a few attractive divorcées. read more

A++ for dining and EVENTS! We had our wedding here! Where do I even begin... if you are searching for a gorgeous, 5 star venue, with the most incredible staff/team, management, food, location, atmosphere, service, and more.. look no further!!! I cannot put into words how seamless and phenomenal everything was for our wedding. Being a "covid bride" caused a great deal of stress (we were originally getting married in June 2020 at a different venue). So - we did a lot of research, meetings with different venues, and then accidentally stumbled across the idea of our wedding at L'Escale (after dining at this restaurant for the first time!). We fell in love with everything about it, but we were completely blown away after meeting Michael Merturi (Director of Catering) there to get general info about a potential wedding. I worked with a lot of strong business/people and vendors (for my own line of work but then also for our wedding and the many changes during covid) and his authenticity, compassion, and work ethic is unmatched. He pours his heart into his clients/customers and this restaurant. I could tell within our initial conversation that our wedding venue search was over and we would be in the best hands for a PERFECT wedding event. Every meeting, touch point, conversation, was so organized, pleasant, thorough and valuable. Michael doesn't miss a beat, doesn't miss a detail, and really listens and implements to perfection. You can tell he wouldn't accept anything less than perfect and 1000% satisfaction. If you want a venue and coordinator onsite that will take all stress away, help you to customize your dream day, he is your guy and this is your place to be. When it comes to menu/food/drink adjustments, working with you to meet your budget, customizations to layout/tables/linens, stationary/signage.. I can go on and on -- he makes it happen. Normally, you would outsource for a lot of this, but Michael and L'Escale step up to the plate to cover all bases and take things off your plate so you can relax and watch your dream day/event come to life! Our wedding was the definition of perfect. Guests could not stop talking about every detail from food, atmosphere, service. Each one kept saying it was the best in all 3 buckets from any wedding they've been to. Being from Westchester NY, myself and my family/friends have been exposed to A LOT of great business, venues and other weddings... so our "bar" was set pretty high. This experience was like no other. Since it isn't a large catering hall like other venues, you will get an intimate, customized experience, complete focus and dedication. Food is AMAZING since dishes are made fresh and not sitting around. The Delamar Hotel (GORGEOUS) is connected to the restaurant, so everything from getting ready, accommodations -- it' so easy to knock everything out. Our ceremony and cocktail hour was on the terrace and it was stunning! The perfect spot since year round, it has a covering (can be covered on sides during inclement weather and you will still have that "outdoor" experience and beauty on the water). You will blow people away with a wedding/event here and you will be so grateful for this decision! Thank you to Michael and everyone at L'Escale for knocking our wedding day out of the park. My only wish is that time slowed down, because we didn't want it to end! :) We will be reliving it over and over with the biggest smiles on our faces.. looking forward to celebrating our anniversary every single year! Simply THE BEST. read more

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Spent Saturday enjoying a fabulous lunch on the deck of L'Escale. One of my most favorite places to go without having to trek into NYC. Enjoy the breeze on the water. The food is remarkable. The service is {usually} impeccable. I would have given 5 stars and said our experience was utter perfection expect for our final server. They work as a team and Juan (I believe that was his name because it was on our receipt) and another woman were both exceptional. But we had an Asian gentleman close up our experience who was obnoxious, rude, pretentious, and wanted nothing to do with us. Talked us out of dessert when we asked him about it because "meh it's just ok, nothing special" even after the table next to us raves about it. Dropped the check off without a word and came to pick it up twice before we'd even set a card in to pay. Aside from captain unpleasant, I recommend it over and over! Best Niçoise salad outside of France too! read more

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Went with friends for desserts only...we were in the bar since the restaurant side could not accommodate (busy night). The music was way too loud. I doubt the band needed the amplification they brought since it is a relatively small room. The desserts were okay. read more

Good food lousy service The food was very good but service was difficult to get. We ordered food and had to flag a busboy to order a bottle of wine. Once it was delivered no one poured later glasses. The waitress appeared seconds after our food arrived to ask how it was but never appeared again without being summoned thru a passing busboy. To place a desert order we had to flag a passing busboy to have him get our waitress. The dining room was less than half full. I tipped only because the busboys helped us. read more

Two stars for the location & ambiance. Zero stars for service & ability to get a food order straight. It goes like this... Three working professionals walk into the bar (restaurant), a business owner, a high-end restaurant manager, and a national law practice senior paralegal. Immediately get stared down and get put in the back of the restaurant outside. Mind you, reservation had been made almost a week in advance for a birthday celebration (!)... The rest snowballs from there: standoffish server, incompetent, although nice manager (or one of the managers, as we lost count how many of them were on the floor that night); none of them could get it right from attitude to putting in our orders correctly. We finally addressed it with one of those endless managers and it seemed like they finally heard us & started getting it right. But as we paid our check and put down a pen, here storms an unknown individual yelling to us to "get out" continuing that "we had to get up and leave immediately". We had no idea what he even wanted from us. So one of us asked him to at least tell us who he was. He angrily said he was "one of the managers" named Michael. Here comes another manager telling us to leave as we already have gotten up & proceeded to entrance. It's a big NO. Here's simply why. In an upscale restaurant where you have your patrons spending big amounts of money, if you have a curfew, you need to be able to approach your tables 15 min before & provide a gentle reminder that you unfortunately would have to ask them to leave in 15 min. Instead you sent, what appeared to be, a big bouncer throwing people out as if we all were in a beer or college drinking joint. YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED AN UPSCALE RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE. And to "one of the managers", named Michael I would just say that working with people is not his strong side, and strongly suggest to please consider another career for his & everyone else's sake. You're welcome. Date of service Jan 15, 2021. read more

5 *'s for L'Escale. Atmosphere is superb, on the water! Although we are in the bar, it was classy, yet comfortable! L'Escale sits on the property of the Delamar hotel, in the Harbor! We had a nice table for 4, in the bar, which is called the lounge area! Our waiter was excellent! The food was delicious! The DRINKS, were made so good. I had "how to meet a Millionaire " it was so good! We started with a dozen of Kumamoto oysters, heirloom tomatoes and a fried soft shell crab. Then we ordered the tuna tartare, grilled calamari, and the pappardelle! Every thing was so good! We had ordered the peach tart, and profiteroles! Everything was excellent! read more

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I've lived in Greenwich for 20 years and I've always frequented this restaurant. I understand that COVID times are tough, and while I've been watching this restaurant gradually decline, today it dropped beyond repair in my eyes. Today we came in for my dad's birthday, and I called ahead to insure they knew, and left a note on the reservation. Not only did it take them 45 minutes to take our food order, they kept assuring us they would be right with us. The seats were dirty, the salt was dirty (it had bread crumbs and food in it) even the glasses were dirty. We ordered the bread basket, which was sparse and burnt. The georgette salad entree was barely an appetizer side, and the brunch eggs Benedict was so underwhelming the waiter offered another side. We got a bottle of champagne, and we barely saw the waiter again- we served ourselves from the ice bucket. This experience was only exacerbated by recently raised prices. When we had finished eating, they brought the check without the birthday dessert I called ahead for. Oh well l'escale- we had a good run for the past 20 years, hopefully you'll get new management and I'll see you again in the next life. UPDATE- I spoke with the manager and they comped the champagne and brought out a free dessert. There manager was lovely, and did his best; he made me feel heard and was apologetic which I appreciated. read more

Celebrated our 30th anniversary here today. There were no tables available but we sat at the bar overlooking the harbor in Greenwich. David was our bartender and server. He was terrific. View was beautiful and we were so glad we sat there instead of at a table. We had the 2 course price fix. We both had the heirloom tomato pineapple and watermelon salad with sherry glaze. My wife had the Caesar salad with grilled shrimp and I had the grilled Black Sea bass with broccoli and fingerling potatoes. I also ordered a dozen little neck clams as well. Everything was great. For dessert we split the brownie sundae. A very nice experience and a great lunch to celebrate our anniversary. . Thank you. read more

Cannot fault this place. Can always depend on quality, service, ambience, and that you will enjoy an outstanding meal in a classy place. The filet mignon is a favorite of mine. Nothing disappoints that I have tried. I did have a negative experience some years ago but it was due to an overly loud wedding which was taking place next door in their hotel. Hopefully they get them to be reasonable to other paying guests. read more

Service is slow as molasses. Plates never cleared. The gazpacho soup was flavorful but the consistency was more like a creamy tomato soup. The Brazino fish was good. Chicken pillard was good. Patio seating is available, love the inside decor. Overall a fair experience. read more

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"Leave your dark colors at home and bring out the white linen and Ralph Lauren... " read this somewhere and just so perfectly described. Age Old terra cotta floor tiles, wood burning fire place , low lumen lighting and a center piece of wax over melt from thousands of candles... Feels like a small piece of a vintage French castle ball room...so romantic, worthy of the special day with your beloved. Impeccable service and outstanding food ....I had the goat cheese gnocchi while my husband had the chicken paillard both very delicious ... while for the first time ever the desserts didn't seem to interest me at all. Located in Greenwich its expected to be top-notch and upscale.... And the waterfront Hampton vibe.... Everything added, I left feeling like a million bucks!! read more

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This is an amazing place, they had a very good place to sit outside and in shade cause it was like 90. Really good foods, I had the oysters the guy suggested I should try three different types and he gave two of each. They were all very nice, it would have been better if they would have come in and explained which one is which and the difference between them. Other than that I had the gnocchi which was awesome and also the creme brûlée which was very nice. It's a bit expensive so like it's a once in a few months type of thing. Overall good food and good ambiance they could improve on their service skills! Thank read more

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Brunch was very good. The food was prepared well and and freshly made. They have good options. Outdoor and indoor seating available, indoors is spaced well. read more

Two for two. Another Greenwich upscale place underwhelms and seems to have forgotten about hospitality. Stopped in for coffee after a meal elsewhere and sat in the bar area. As we sat, having our coffee, the staff started removing the furniture next to us. When they gave us our check, they blew out the candles on the table in front of us. There were still people in the bar area and they did not tell us that they were closing, last call or anything. Want us to leave? How about we don't come back? read more

L'escale is exquisite. The service is fantastic, the food even better. While expensive, the portions are substantial and the experience feels luxurious. Absolutely worth it. We were sorry to hear that it's closing in December as this was our first time, and we will certainly be going back. read more

Has lunch here today, it was fabulous. The asparagus soup was a tad short on seasoning but it was still very good. The tuna tartare was beautifully served and just delicious. The Bronzino and the crepe entrees were excellent. One tip, the bronzino skin should have been crispier than it was but the fish was light, flaky and perfectly prepared. We were seated on the patio and it's a gorgeous day so the rose was a perfect way to round out the meal. Lovely spot, first rate service and a very interesting menu!!! read more

L'Escale - Tuna tartare - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

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This is one of my favorite Greenwich restaurants located right on the waterfront. The French style cuisine, service, and ambiance are all first class. In the warmer months there is outside dining available with excellent water views. Valet parking is available. read more

Ordered the N.Y. strip for $48. In addition to the fact that the steak was petite it was over cooked. Most menus will provide you with the size of the steak, but I guess no-one would order this sandwich sized by strip. It is difficult to say because it was over cooked and dry but the quality of meat did not appear to be very high. Frankly, I have purchased steaks at super market for $10 that tasted better. Super disappointing. read more

L'Escale - Sorry there is one bite missing. Steak was ordered Medium rare but it was closer to medium. - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

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The lentil soup was very nice, but it was just lentil soup. The chicken paillard tasted like fair food (disappointing, obviously). The wine and cocktails were very good. I enjoyed a Negroni. The general atmosphere was disappointing, the entire room, smelling of very cheap disinfectant, something similar to Mr. clean. Too many staff members, many of them idle. Not a well oiled machine. Do not think I'll be coming back. read more

Really nice spot on the Greenwich harbor. They're doing outdoor dining. You get a great view along with great food. Only allowed 5 at a table , be sure to call ahead and make reservations. Will definitely be back. read more

L'Escale - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

We had an amazing dinner here recently. The service was excellent, attentive but not hovering. Delicious filet with a marvelous béarnaise and pomme frites done perfectly. Welcoming and warm. We will be back! read more

It's very expensive... that being said, it's a delicious meal, whatever you choose to get. The drinks are fun and very flavorful. Whoever made the menu certainly had fun with their drink titles. The ambiance is perfect being right on the water and in a hotel. We came for a special occasion but I'd certainly come back if u have an extra $200 to burn. Lovely meal. read more

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So checked the restaurant out last night as its at the Delamar hotel in Greenwich CT Had a 8pm res for outside seating Stunning setting as its on the harbor Walked in gave our name and they said it would be about 15 minutes as the people paid and would be leaving soon Let me tell you something about people when they finish eating they sit and talk and talk and talk Well my 15 minutes became 30 and i said to the hostess whats the story. She said we have no tables I went nuts asked for the manager He came out and looked me up and down and then I realized how stuck up this place was They actually look to see how your dress Finally he gave us a table outside for two packed in to another set of 2 tables The tables next to me kept spilling there drunks on one another as it was so tight Lol the Staff came over and stated to dry this woman's shoes as she had a cosmo spill on it Now the food Started with a 200.00 bottle they then dis not look me up and down! Had a cheese plate very good Wife and I har smoked salmon very good She had chicken and i had hanger steak with fries Real good!! 500.00 later i was happy Will be back Make a res expect to wait for outside read more

Went to L'Escale yesterday for lunch. Our meals were very good, the ambiance was quite nice. But, I felt the menu was a little lacking in options. I would probably go back. But, maybe I'll wait until the weather is warmer so I can sit on their outdoor patio. read more

Great ambiance and service. The tuna tartar and octopus were absolutely fantastic. The main courses we chose were nothing breathtaking but would go back for sure. read more

Wonderful food, service, ambiance! Will definitely return when in Greenwich ! Tres francais!

Absolutely exceptional service. Tremendous food and if you have not had the soufflé, you have not lived. read more

L'Escale - French Near Me - Greenwich, Connecticut

food and ambiance was topnotch! Will def come back! Oh and their drinks were amazing! I wish i lived closer i would be there every weekend!

Service was below poor. We sat for 30 minutes before someone bothered to stop by our table. We got our appetizer but didn't have any utensils so spent a few minutes trying to get the attention of the staff. After all that, you are already wondering if you should just get up and leave. The food is pretty average for the price. Go to any other restaurant on Greenwich Ave for better food. It is worth your money only if you can get an outdoor seating on a nice day and enjoy the view. I guess you could be treated better if you are a regular there...I am not sure. Will not return, will not recommend. read more

Enjoyed a lovely dinner with friends here for my birthday. Good wine list and excellent service. The valet makes it very easy to park. The dining has a 'party house' feel, but the food is wonderful. Great location for a special night out. read more