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    Margaux

    4.0 (97 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Aaryn J.

    Stopped here for a drink and chat with the girls. Patio was awesome with a great view of the river and blue bridge. Server kept our drinks full and the fries were great and a huge portion!

    Michaela S.

    I was visiting Grand Rapids recently and stayed downtown. Wanted some kind of nice breakfast before I hopped back on my plane to head home. Was able to find this place within walking distance of my hotel, so I popped over. When I arrived, it took quite a bit of time for someone to come out and actually seat me. The interior is kind of small, so they didn't have any tables available. I offered to sit at the bar instead. I was enticed by the promise of a "breakfast buffet" - but once I arrived and took a look at everything, it didn't seem worth it for the price -- I unfortunately don't a bottomless stomach! So, instead I ordered the Belgian waffle - it was light, flavorful, and came with lovely compotes of syrup, cream, butter, and a sort of jam topping. I tried all of them and enjoyed each one. Service one I was seat was quick, friendly and pleasant. Overall, a good experience.

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    David F.

    Birthday brunch for my wife afforded me an opportunity to seek out a great brunch option and Margaux did not disappoint! Nestled into the beautiful JW Marriott hotel downtown with window views overseeing the Grand River, the ambiance was relaxed and vibrant with beautiful chandeliers and artwork. As for the food - despite a wide selection on the menu, we elected to go with the buffet option and at $29 was not inexpensive, but once we saw the offerings (and learned that it included coffee and juice), we knew it was actually a bargain. While I was focused on the amazing bagels with salmon and capers, the birthday girl enjoyed a freshly prepared omelette prepared in front of us by the kind and amazingly talented Chef Elvis. Add onto that two cups of to go coffee and you get two very satisfied customers.

    Lauren B.

    Came to Margaux for a nice dinner while in Grand Rapids for a work trip. The restaurant was not busy late on a Sunday, but our service was great. It is a super nice space and fun to see the food cooked in the kitchen. I had this boar pasta dish that was to die for. It was unlike anything I had tasted before, but it was delicious. I also had strawberry sorbet for dessert which was very refreshing. Great spot with great service!

    Steak tartare
    Maisley K.

    Visited Margaux for an anniversary dinner. They offered champagne upon arrival to celebrate! Staff were very attentive and helpful with navigating the menu. We were happy with all the food- but recommend saving room to try out their dessert! Great place to go for a fancy dinner downtown GR!

    Deanna D.

    Enjoyed eating outside here for lunch and looking at the river. Salad and chowder were great. The bar at night is amazing perfect drinks and bar manager very friendly. Never even knew an outdoor bar was here so was happy to discover it. Will definitely be back next time in Grand Rapids.

    Assorted scrumptious desserts from Thanksgiving buffet
    Aileen B.

    Service was outstanding for our Thanksgiving dinner at Margaux. Our server was attentive, and genuinely friendly and helpful. Thanksgiving dinner was served via a buffet with all the trimmings for $65 per person, not including drinks. Our $14- $17 drinks were well-made with flavors perfectly balanced. Unfortunately, most of the trimmings for dinner were a miss for all four of us. Sometimes traditional holiday foods are not only ok, but welcome. There's nothing wrong with serving stuffing and mashed potatoes and gravy alongside the gourmet selections because guests love choices. We enjoyed trying a little of everything, but when it came right down to it, the only things we all enjoyed were the drinks, a couple of the pastas (the boar sausage in the orecchiette pasta was fantastic), beef from the carving station, rolls, and dessert. Those mini desserts were scrumptious! Several of the sides were cold unless you scooped from the bottom. I've decided that turnips and radishes should never be roasted, and green beans should be cooked until they're at least a little tender. It also would have helped if we had been given a table for four with a tablecloth instead of a couple round two-seaters pushed together so that we were sitting 2-3 feet from each other and right next to the carving station. Thankfully, our server helped make our dinner enjoyable and the woman at the hotel's reception desk made our night end on a high note with her cheery demeanor and offer to take a family photo in front of the Christmas tree.

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    Biondina G.

    I love Margaux--from the atmosphere to the music and the service, it's all a 10/10 for me. It's the perfect spot for a date night or a get-together, with a romantic and calm vibe. Our food was delicious, and the drinks were just as good. I have nothing bad to say, nor have I ever heard anything bad about Margaux. It's truly one of my favorite spots in Grand Rapids, and I can't wait to try their igloos!

    Caesar salad with anchovies, aperol spritz, truffle fries, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
    Danielle G.

    We were able to get in here before a matinee at DeVos despite tons of college graduate roaming with their families! They had an amazing looking brunch buffet but we orders off the menu. My mom couldn't stop raving about the fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and we demolished the truffle fries quickly because they were so delightful. I loved my Ceaser salad with anchovies, and the aperol spritz was refreshing. Our waiter was helpful and attentive without feeling pushy. The space looks out onto the river

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    Steve Z.

    Came for drinks ahead of our dinner reservations. Super fast service, really friendly and great cocktails. The cocktails were fantastic - Smoking Peach and Pursuit of Snap-Pea-Ness. Yummy! If you are in town in Grand Rapids and are near the JW Marriott, stop in - you won't be disappointed.

    Eric K.

    Nothing negative to report. Food was good, ambiance was good, and service was above par. We had very pleasant interactions with the chef and a few members of the service staff.

    Steak tartare prosper montagne - table side prep!
    Laurel S.

    Such a fantastic dining experience. We came here for our 8 year dating anniversary and they did not disappoint! The menus were specially printed to say happy anniversary and we were greeted with champagne to celebrate. We were even given a special dessert! The food was all fantastic. The appetizers came with a baguette and salted whipped butter. The mussels and broth were DELICIOUS! The presentation in the pot was so fun. The escargot was perfectly cooked- not chewy at all. The steak tartare is prepared tableside which is fun to watch. I preferred this with the bread provided with the escargot instead of the crispy bread it comes with. For dinner we had duck and lamb. Both cooked and seasoned perfectly- 2 slices on each plate. Absolutely nothing bad to say about these. The food was coming out slower than expected (we were there about 2.5 hours), so our drinks ended up being comped as well which was very kind of them. We didn't mind waiting between the courses but our server felt it was too slow.

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    Christine P.

    Wonderful surprise! Wasn't expecting much for service on a Thursday afternoon but staff was great and attentive! Beautiful space. Food hit the spot too

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    The menu is very bland. The fish or clams do not taste fresh. Was much better when it was the 616.

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