When the BF said he was taking me to dinner in a place that used to be a garage I had visions of…read moreoverall wearing staff (one strap whimsically undone, red bandana jauntily poking for their back pockets) and oil can water pitchers. But there was none of that gimmick or kitsch here. Just a nicely designed large space that makes a classy nod to its past with some interesting photos on the wall (oh, and a life size mini van piece of art/sculpture outside) The spaces is large, open, with high ceilings and wall to wall windows. I was there late on a rainy evening but I bet it's even more impressive on a sunny summer day or early evening (there is also a terrace) As with some of my other recent restaurant experiences in Grenoble and its environs, i'm not sure I'd cross town for it (but then again, i don't know the entire dining scene here, so maybe it IS worth crossing town for?) We shared the mixed tasting plate as an entree (could have just ordered that as a main between two people) All good on the plate - tasty vegetables, great rillettes (of salmon, I think), olives, interesting nems - only thing I wasn't loving was the guacamole. (too smooth and had that strange, almost fermented taste, that you get in the avocado flavoured spread in plastic tubs - although I don't think it came from a tub because it had started to discolour on the top slightly) That said, the BF loved it - so maybe its down to personal, or cultural difference. My main was a caesar salad, which wasn't a traditional caesar salad, but was very good. It came with breaded chicken on top - copious amounts. His noix st jacques main was very nicely done. The owner was really pleasant and working the floor - along with only one other wait staff. The place must hold 50 (and it was full, full, full when we were there) So, these two were working their tails off - but still happy and smiling. (not always that usual in France) I could not manage to get more than a few bites of my dinner salad (the entree really was that big for me). So, they found some kind of plastic container in the kitchen to pack it up for me to go (also not that usual in France) We ordered a la carte, but they have a menu for 38 Euros (which seems a tiny bit expensive to me for this restaurant in this location...although maybe not having seen the size of the portions) Also, it seems they have a good plat du jour deal at lunch (12 Euros)

From the owner: " Quatre amis, une vieille grange, un jardin et des oiseaux... "…read more Un lieu atypique pour créer le restaurant de leur rêve. Le Restaurant " Le Garage " est né en juillet 2009. Une année de travaux et le restaurant prend vie au rythme de la rénovation et d'une décoration originale . L'intérieur est métallique , post moderne , brut et industriel. La décoration est réalisée grâce à des éléments glanés au fil des mois aux quatre coins de la France : matériels d'usine, lampes navales et matériels cinématographique au programme. Le Garage de l'Étoile n'a pas perdu son âme.. un clin d'oeil à son ancien propriétaire.

I am an American an thus this will have my slant along with things about the French culture I don't…read moreunderstand. I am staying in the attached hotel on business for 3 weeks (this is not my first trip to France) and this is the only restaurant in the area open for dinner even thought Yelp has it as closed. It is expensive as I spent $34 for 1 large beer (ipa and pretty good, as a Vermonter that is saying a lot) and one main dish of Duck with roasted veggies. Apparently it came with fries but that was not to be seen on the menu. I would have preferred a rice dish that is more appropriate with duck. The menu was available in English which is always a plus for me. I just wish my kindergarten started teaching us other languages but that was unheard of in the 70's. I arrived at 7:55pm and could not sit at the bar which I prefer when traveling alone. I hate sitting by myself at a table (picture Steve Martin in "The Lonely Guy"). However I was informed this was not possible because the bar was going to have entertainment with a DJ and dancing. This did not happen while I was there but had to sit at at table anyway. I was the only person besides the wait staff in the restaurant. So when to the French eat dinner? Apparently 8pm is too early? There were a few people in the oppressive heat which I could not believe. Humility was over 80% and temp was over 80°. I was sweating walking the 500ft between the Hotel office and the restaurant door, no I am not 300lbs but 20lbs overweight for my height. But it is hot, Africa hot! Anyway What the hell is with all the bread. I got Bread with my beer then another course with my dinner. The server could not believe I did not want to order an appetizer, desert or coffee..Apparently I am a neanderthal, did I mention the fries? Enough with the starch. Back to the meal, The Duck was cooked well and had a nice sauce that complemented it and the roasted vegetables well. Again I would have rather had rice with this dish. I could not eat the fries as I already had too much heavy starch. I probably will go back and sample another round but ask for NO BREAD, Please.

Expensive and over-rated. It's the only only restaurant in the area and tied to hotel. However,…read moreeven by French standards the customer service in this abismal. Imagine how bad that is.... A French restaurant who's local clientele complain about the service.

I look forward to Lebanese food in France because it is usually very good. This restaurant seems to…read morejust be going through the motions. A few nice mezza plates, but didn't bring out the pitas until almost finished. No deserts, no sauces or even rice with the meats. We were a group and most said they were hungry after dinner!

From the owner: restaurant vietnamien, wok et cuisine traditionnelleread more

Very good authentic food. Excellent kind service. Would recommend getting a reservation as it's…read moresmall and can fill up quickly.