Excellent place for drinks and dinner. Stopped by at the bar and met Sara, the bartender. She was pretty knowledgeable about the cocktail menu and helped me choose one that wasn't too sweet. The medicine man is like a smoked old fashioned in my opinion. It was lovely. Their namesake old fashioned was good too. I chatted with Sara for awhile, long enough to have two drinks- but I also got one to go, because I was headed to an event at the Jw Marriott. I got The Flight of Icarus. This is a rum based cocktail and it is very good. After the event, I went back to the bar and sat for dinner. I had the Bread & Fat, which is their bread service with rotating butter (that night was jalapeño tomato) and it's not free but it's cheap. Good stuff. The bread was thick like Japanese sliced bread. Their mussels appetizer is delicious. The sauce includes some sort of ground up sausage which I believed to be chorizo. It's a good portion. And it comes with a different bread. I used that bread to soak up the sauce! For dinner I had the Campanelle pasta. It was basically a pork ragu. Really good. There was no room for dessert - just another cocktail! The Chat Noir was a nice ending to my evening. I enjoyed chatting with Sara and Isabella at the bar. They kept me company. What a nice evening I had! I'd love to come back and try some of their other dishes. They were out of the prime steak tartare, so I'll get that next time, along with their trout, halibut or half chicken. Yum. Parking is valet or the garage across. The restaurant has bathrooms or you can use hotel bathrooms. It's a large restaurant with nice views of the river. I had a reservation but didn't need one. read more

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I was not impressed with the brunch buffet. We went on New Year's Day, and while I'm not sure if the regular Saturday/Sunday buffet is different, this review reflects our NY Day experience. The selection was disappointing. I was hoping for a wide variety of fresh fruit, but there was very little to choose from. The pineapple looked old, and the salmon toast appeared to have been sitting out for quite some time. I can't say for certain whether it was kept on ice, but it didn't seem like it. One bright spot was the made-to-order omelets and scrambles, which were fresh and enjoyable. Our server was also very kind and attentive. The Belgian waffle was tasty, and I appreciated the variety of fancy toppings available. Overall, I was disappointed, especially given the high caliber I expect from Margaux Markets. The lack of variety on the buffet--particularly the limited and unappealing fruit selection--was my biggest let down. read more

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Great service, we were just there for brunch. It's a $$$ establishment as part of the JW hotel but we went in expecting that. My son had the fluffiest French toast with freshly made whipped cream. read more

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! read more

Margaux - Rotating N/A beer, Sauv Blanc, Cider - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Margaux - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My wife took me to Margaux for Father's Day brunch. We've visited their brunch before, but this time it felt lacking. They only served breakfast items for brunch and had a shortened lunch menu. The brunch bar closed at 2pm, so make sure to arrive before 1pm to enjoy a hot and fresh selection. The cost of the brunch is $32. Since it's in the Marriott Hotel, it's well lit, has a nice, upscale vibe, and is located on the first floor. They also have an outdoor patio that feels cozy and offers views of the Grand River. We decided to order from the abbreviated lunch menu. I had a tasty Double Hamburger called the Dek Double Burger, upgraded it with truffle fries. My wife chose the Lorraine Quiche, which was okay. She got a very small piece for a high-end price of $19. We both ordered water. They had a nice selection of the usual brunch drinks and a healthy variety of wines, beers, and cocktails. Overall, the service was good. If you use the valet service, which I recommend, make sure to get your parking ticket verified for a $2 discount. read more

The evening we dined was a typical wintery night in Michigan so to be fair, they may have been short staffed but it appeared they had only 1 poor waitress for the entire restaurant so service was quite drawn out--we ended up being there two-ish hours. The food had good flavor but was quite overpriced for what was served. For the price, I expect some pretty over the top food and service and they really fell short. On a positive note, they did provide a free dessert due to it being my birthday. I thought that was very kind read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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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.

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. read more

Margaux - Assorted scrumptious desserts from Thanksgiving buffet - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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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! read more

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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 read more

Margaux - Caesar salad with anchovies, aperol spritz, truffle fries, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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. read more

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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. read more

Margaux - Smoking Peach - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Margaux is located on the first floor of the Marriott past the elevators. I've had the AYCE breakfast here, but I wanted to try out the lunch menu. I chose to sit outside by the river. It was quite windy, so I had to make sure my menu didn't fly away. Also, there were a bunch of bugs with long wings flying around, but that didn't bother me. It was a new menu, so the staff didn't know if they had everything ready. I went for the burger. Great beef flavor, soft bun, slice of cheese, and very fresh veg. The fries were nice and crisp too. I loved the burger. It had a good meat to bun ratio and it tasted very fresh. I'll definitely bring my plus 1 for lunch next time I'm in town. read more

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 read more

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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. read more

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We were staying at the JW Marriott and booked dinner at Margaux and started with some excellent cocktails at the bar before getting our table. The endives and bleu d'auvergne salad was excellent. Bitter, sweet (from the apple) and delicious with the bleu cheese and champagne vinaigrette. The escargot was completely the opposite. The escargot themselves were rubber and, instead of butter to dip your baguette into, these were served in beef broth. The broth was very good, but far from what I expect from an escargot dish. Our mains were the day boat scallops and the braised wile boar ragout campanelle. The scallops were fine, but not exceptional and the campanelle was oddly sweet and bland. Unfortunate. As a side we got the macaroni gratin, which was probably the best thing we ate that dinner. We did not get dessert. read more

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Came for a glass of wine and enjoyed my experience. I feel I need to come back for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anything in between. Staff was friendly, prompt and knowledgeable, and the entire restaurant is just beautiful. Can't wait to come back for more! read more

Margaux - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

YUMMMM.. The food here is SO good. Unfortunately, they had a very small menu, so we were kind of forced on what we got. But that flatbread was amazing. The drinks were good as well. The service was pretty good - nothing crazy in either direction. Obviously, the prices here are high. That's expected. But we left very full, and had a lot of food to take home with us. read more

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This place is amazing, fancy, with good food and friendly staff. Trying their new recipe and cocktails was nice. We highly recommend it. read more

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Gluten Free - Yes, item specific Casein Free - Yes , item specific **Covid Time Travels- experience may vary based on local rules, including capacity. Margaux is the JW's restaurant. Due to Covid restrictions at the time, seating was limited and spilled out into the main lobby seating area, as well as on the terrace in addition to the main dinning and bar area. Breakfast: * While they may have a breakfast buffet, if you have allergies, you may find ordering al carte the safer option. Thankfully, they were able to accommodate a Gluten Allergy and make pan fried potatoes. ***Make sure you verify how items are cooked, because they may end up having cross contamination. Dinner: - They were surprisingly able to modify a handful of their items to be GF. The chicken and ribs were two such dishes. If you have to substitute a side, the Michigan asparagus is the way to go. -Their drink menu offers a nice selection, but be warned, they are dangerous. The drinks are smooth, and the alcohol is easily masked by other ingredients. Tips: **Make a reservation if you wish to dine at a specific time, especially if they are still limiting capacity during your visit. **They have GF Udi's bread. Just make sure to ask for it. read more

We came here for the seafood tower and we LOVED it! :) Tonight my friend and I had a reservation for dinner through the opentable app. We were seated immediately and ordered some drinks and appetizers. My holiday margarita was good but pretty strong. My friend ordered the Winter cosmo which had a sugar cookie in it! That's something I haven't seen before. For appetizers we tried the mussels and snails! The snails were an interesting texture for me but I loved the flavoring they had.. and the mussels were amazing in whatever white wine cream sauce they had been soaking in! It was so good in fact, that we dipped the rest of our complimentary bread in that white wine sauce instead of pairing it with the butter it came with haha. Next came our seafood tower! We ordered the petite size because our server thought it would be plenty for the two of us. The petite sized seafood tower had one half lobster tail, 4-5 scallops, 4-5 shrimp, maybe 8-10 mussels, 2 prawns, and a cluster of crab legs! Definitely a good size for two people. Our server said the grande size is basically double what you're ordering for when you get the petite. I really enjoyed the sauce that came in as well! As we were finishing our tower up, our server brought out some freshly made pasta from our chef saying he didn't want our sauce to go to waste :D and we ate some pasta mixed with that sauce and was tasty! For our entrees, we ordered the rainbow trout and the Scottish salmon. The salmon was in a flaky crust and I really enjoyed the texture of it! Never had salmon made in a pastry before! Dessert was amazing! I ordered the Chêvre Cheesecake which has crushed caramel, rhubarb coulis, strawberry compote, and a spent grain graham cookie crust! Soooo amazing! I loved the flavor of the crust so much and texture of the crushed caramel. So crispy and good. I would like to say our server Liz was the absolute best! Very kind, attentive, and took the best care of us tonight! Honestly, all of the staff was very kind and wore masks. Tables were spaced far apart. We had more than one staff member check on us to see we were doing well. I will definitely come again someday:) Parking tip- use the Marriot parking garage! They validate your parking!:) read more

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We arrived a little earlier Grilled FiletGrilled Filetthan our reservation and they were good with that. The ambiance was fine and we really liked the open kitchen area. Was good to watch the chefs not being rushed but methodical as they went about their craft. At first glance the selection was a bit light in options. We were hoping for a little broader selection. My braised boar campanelle was exceptional. Perfectly done and a perfect portion, not overwhelming. My wife got the peppercorn filet medallions and they were really good but there was far to much pepper that they were encrusted in. She had to scrape a lot off and still too overwhelming with so much pepper taste that she couldn't taste the filet much. I tried it and agree. We took most of it home and had to 'doctor it up, to calm it down'. We both feel that if you get such a great cut of meat it should be the event, not the surroundings. Also we did get the flatbread which was great! Very flavorful. Service was very good and timely. Very friendly waiter but when we first got there I ordered a glass of wine and she almost did but then ordered a cup of coffee first. He never asked us again if we wanted any other drinks but our water glasses got a lot of attention. Overall very good but we were expecting great. read more

Margaux - Flatbread. Excellent! - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The outside area of the JW, formally known as 616, features a small yet high quality brunch menu and a half dozen cocktails. The Sunday brunch scene is popular yet not overflowing with people. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the igloos in mid March. Though the menu is quite small, the quality of the ingredients more than makes up for it. The pesto cheesy flatbread is definitely a 10/10. My partner also loved the mushroom flatbread, but I hate mushrooms so I wouldn't be a good person to ask. I really wish the service was a little more attentive and that the cocktails targeted a little bit of a younger crowd. They should think about adding bottomless mimosas to the menu. read more

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Margaux! French! Bistro!!!! Put those three words together and boom - full on food and drink explosion. Want to eat in an igloo? - well bring your best Inuit suit and come on in. Want some freaking awesome old fashions - put on that top hat and dance like Fred Astaire with some cherry bitters! TRUFFLE FRIES!!!! Is it France? No, but Grand Rapids will do. Now on to the service... The great...the bartenders - super cool and make good drinks The just ok...the host person - look, I am all for making sure you have enough room for everyone - but it's a buffet breakfast and there are plenty of tables open - telling me we only have an hour to eat is ridiculous - get it together - really did not appreciate the attitude - plus person was wearing a mask, which is cool with me, but make sure to enunciate - couldn't understand a word person was saying The great - waitstaff - once past host person - waitstaff was super friendly and attentive - great service!!! So overall a five star French experience - now time for some French fries!! read more

Just ate here for dinner and was not impressed; the food was tasteless and expensive by any measure. Staff was nice and offered to provide extra plates to split our food, and we agreed. Little did we know they'd charge us extra per dish for a "split fee." They should at least indicate they charge such a fee on the menu. They don't. In short: Margaux is mediocre and overpriced. I have had much finer meals in Grand Rapids (with better atmosphere) and would not recommend. read more

Margaux is the cafe inside the JW Marriott. We had breakfast at Margaux four days in a row. Hostess: Nice hostesses, generally quick to seat. But on the weekend reservations for breakfast are a must. Food: The cook is incompetent. Every day of our four days something was completely botched. Day 1- potatoes were so over salted they were inedible. Day 2- Potatoes tasted frozen and eggs Benedict sauce was 50% lemon juice- ugh! Days 3 and 4- eggs were completely undercooked. We specifically asked for our eggs to be fully cooked because early in our stay the eggs were runny. Got worse after we made the request to fully cook them. Service: Average to above average Ambiance: French bistro style Value: for botched breakfast at $20 / plate, not a very good value. Overall cleanliness: above average Tip: if you can't get a table for breakfast and really want breakfast, ask for it to go. One morning, we ordered ours to go and ate in the Concierge Lounge on Floor 23 read more

Recently enjoyed a birthday dinner in one of the Margaux igloos. They are spacious, well heated, have great lighting for your insta pics ;), and even come with a speaker for you to play your own holiday tunes while you dine. (Or just T-Swift's new album on repeat like us, you do you lol.) Aside from the great atmosphere, we enjoyed the following from the menu and each dish was exceptional. If you're an Oyster lover, you MUST try these! The champagne gelée is truly something special. Cheesy Pesto Flatbread Oysters Truffle Fries - GINORMOUS portion and the table's collective fave dish of the night Caesar Salad w/Pan Roasted Salmon Campanelle (Pasta) Gnocchi Parisienne Caesar Salad w/Grilled Chicken We also shared a bottle of BUGEY-CERDON "LA CUEILLE" over dinner - recommended by our incredible server Liz, after we shared that we preferred sweeter wines. It was a huge hit! Our experience wouldn't have been what it was without Liz - WE LOVE YOU! They also DO validate parking if you park in the JW Marriott parking ramp. Be sure to give your parking ticket to your server with your bill to get validated! They also have four new igloo experiences, including a Let It Snow spiked coffee & hot cocoa bar. Will definitely be back to try that! read more

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I just want to say thanks to Grand Rapids Elite Ashley L and her great review of Margaux's brunch. After reading it I knew I wanted to take my boyfriend for an early birthday outing. We had been going to the Cygnus brunch the past few years, so it was great to find an alternative. I made a reservation online but there were only a couple other groups while we were there at 11 on a Saturday. The former Six One Six space is completely redone and is really pretty! One side is airy and bright with tall ceilings, and the other side is a little dimmer with soft seating and cozy vibes. I loved the space and felt very comfortable there. The buffet is smaller than the old Cygnus buffet but they had plenty of breakfast options as well as some lunch items, which was great. We tried a little bit of everything and my favorites were the croque monsieur, housemade vanilla yogurt, and the made to order omelette which was one of the best omelettes I've ever had! They also had waffles, baked goods and pastries, mini desserts, club sandwiches, beef sliders, pasta, blintzes, bacon, sausage, and chicken sausage, breakfast potatoes, charcuterie and cheese, fresh fruit, and housemade smoked salmon. You can also order omelettes or eggs however you like them. Our server Liz was so friendly and attentive! She even brought over a special birthday dessert for my boyfriend, which was such a nice touch. I highly recommend the weekend brunch at Margaux for a special occasion! At $30 per person it's really a steal for the quality of food and service you receive. read more

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Margaux for the win!!! This has to be the best restaurant in Grand Rapids. We have been having breakfast, lunch and dinner here for the last 4 days and EVERY meal has been stellar. Great food. Great staff (especially Liz). Overall 5 stars. I mean how can you have 12-15 meals at a place with no complaints. We eat in a lot of hotel restaurants and I can't remember when we had such a great dining experience with such consistency. BRAVO CHEF!! #foodie #grandrapids #goodeats #finedining #margaux read more

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The food here was excellent. We reserved a table here as part of our final baby moon trip and were not disappointed. Our server Esvin was top notch-- super attentive, friendly and welcoming. My husband ordered a sparkling wine for his aperitif and the server noticed the wine was flatter than he'd like. He immediately came back out with a fresh bottle of wine and poured him a new glass of bubbly wine. He provided great feedback and recommendations on the food and drinks and even had the bar make me a custom mocktail. The drink was wonderfully refreshing and invigorating especially on a hot summer day. We ended up ordering the flatbread as an appetizer, the filet medallions and the gnocchi and for dessert the chocolate passion fruit delice cake. That flat bread was probably one of the best prepared we've had at a restaurant. Soft center, crunchy bottoms and crust and the perfect balance of Parmesan cheese, toppings and sauce. Every bite was a scrumptious morsel of sun dried tomato, basil pesto and the satisfying crunch and chewiness of the bread. My gnocchi was also fantastic- It was topped with some crunchy breadcrumbs and just enough sauce to perfectly coat the little pasta potato chunks. My husbands filet was also very tasty- the two Medallions weren't cooked perfectly medium, but still Acceptable. The dessert was also expertly prepared and came plated beautifully even to go. The gold Flakes on the chocolate ganache added an exquisite Royal touch to the dish. Another unexpected bonus- our server accidentally dropped some of the flatbread when packing it to go for us and proactively asked the kitchen to prepare us a whole new flatbread to go to Make up for it. Honestly, with the stellar food and above and beyond service, we couldn't ask for a nicer place to go For fine dining. The one drawback that probably is hard to control is the temperature inside the dining room. With the room facing the west and having floor to ceiling windows, it was quite hot in the dining area. Otherwise, this place definitely is a gem. Highly recommend. read more

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Summery of my review: EAT HERE !!! My boyfriend and I like to try out new "fancy" restaurants for special occasions. I reserved a table here for his birthday this year and the whole experience was incredible. Reserving a table was easy, and when I called requesting a certain spot in the restaurant, they accommodated us. We got the cheesy pesto flatbread as an appetizer and it was just alright, but our main dishes (steak frites & roasted chicken) were AMAZING! My boyfriend is a big steak guy and he said it's one of the best he's ever had. I tried it as well and agree. It has this incredible crust around the outside that really enhances the flavor and texture. My roasted chicken was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. I got coffee and my boyfriend got an old fashioned and they were both amazing as well. Our server was very kind. Our table was just a little circle table with a candle in the middle but it was cute and romantic, just how we like it! They even gave us a free dessert for his birthday. We will absolutely be going back! read more

Margaux - Cheesy Pesto Flatbread - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Friendly service, beautiful dishes and silverware, elegant interior, and tasty menu. Margaux was great for my birthday dinner! We ordered quite a few dishes and got free champagne for a birthday toast. I would have to say that the mussels are at the top of my list from everything we ate. The French Onion Soup was not bad, Campanelle was good but quite salty, Charcuterie offered a nice selection of items, and Shrimp Cocktail was very fresh (though we were a bit taken aback when we compared the portion to the price..). Not pictured is the Scottish Salmon which was good but also quite salty. For drinks, the Strawberry Mojito was nice but a little strong for me and the Grapefruit Old Fashioned was too boozy. We brought our own cake for dessert at the end of the meal and they charged $3 per person for cutting and plating. We parked in the JW Marriott Parking garage and Margaux validated the parking ticket for half the price. read more

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I didn't have the chance to dine in at Margaux during my short stay in Grand Rapids, but I was able to get a hot chocolate to-go. It was one of the best hot chocolates I've ever had. Super creamy, perfect balance chocolate and milk, and definitely not made from a powdered mix. Give it a go on a rainy day! The hostesses at the front are very kind and welcoming. The restaurant looks nice from the outside, and the dinner menu looks pretty good, too. read more

Margaux - Hot Chocolate to-go - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

A beautiful modern French restaurant inside the JW Marriott, beautiful and classy and spacious with a water view. It's nice after a long day at work or conference, come here ti chill at the bar, good cocktail list, impressive wine list for the area, and tasty food. Wagyu Beef Sliders with mushrooms, horseradish cream & fried tuffled potatoes, just the right amount of a mini-burger, portion control is key. *lVietnamese Fresh Shrimp Spring Rolls with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, pickled vegetables, peanut pesto & chile jam - I was impressed to see this on the menu. The Pork Tomahawk was perfectly cooked. Grilled Filet of Beef with caramelized onion-bacon jam, red bliss mash, asparagus & red wine reduction, hubby loved it. Stir Fried Confit Duck of shiitake mushrooms, carrots, onions & ginger, stuffed in fluffy bao buns over red cabbage slaw with black vinegar sauce, such a tasty dish for those who has more refined palette. Their 3 prix fixe menu is only $26.95 week days if you come before 6:30pm, and only $36.95 after 6:30pm, this is such a bargain. Service was great when we were here twice in a week. We will come back if we have work in town again! And definitely staying at at the JW Marriott, you can charge to your room, earn points for your Marriott Bonvoy too! read more

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We stumbled into this classy little hotel bar/restaurant while taking a moonlight walk along the river in downtown GR. Although the food smelled amazing, we just had cocktails, but what a treat! All of the drinks were handcrafted with a high attention to detail. I tried the Costa del Glasgow which included a sprig of Rosemary that they scorched while it was in the glass. This resulted in a fragrant rosemary scent with every sip... mmmmm. My husband tried the Green Mile, and was equally impressed. This unique cocktail has green chartreuse, with cinnamon and vanilla notes, for a spicy, herbal vibe. Really delicious! Make this your date night destination, and you won't be disappointed! read more

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