Came here because there was an issue when i was checking into my room during my Marriott stay so they gave me a free breakfast voucher! Overall the food here was pretty solid for a breakfast buffet and the service and ambiance of the restaurant is amazing. They have a breakfast menu that you can order from but I was short on time so i just stuck with the buffet. The Belgium waffles and bread pudding were soooo good but the eggs just tasted like most hotel buffet eggs. If i was staying here again I would definitely come here for a quick and upscale looking breakfast to start the day. read more

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The food was very good as was the service. The ambiance is okay, it's a hotel restaurant which for me always have a challenge to feel cozy. They indicate they validate for parking but didn't cover half of the cost for an hour and a half of parking. Which at about $100 per person for the meal left a bad taste in my mouth, pun intended. read more

This is a French restaurant in the lobby of the JW Marriott. We are Bonvoy Marriott Elite members and received complimentary breakfast at this restaurant. This is a cute petite restaurant with an outdoor seating area. The staff were all very nice. I think in the past this might have been called Six-One-Six. A few locals and online article recommended Six-One-Six as a must place to eat. Even though the name changes, I was looking forward to trying Margaux. The first day I had the Belgian waffle ($16), the employee said it is the best. It was okay. The waffle had no crispy edges and flat, normally they are fluffier. The compote of berries was very good and the tartness complimented the maple syrup. The second day I ordered the ($18) 2 eggs and asked for fried eggs be cooked 80%. They come out almost raw and the whites were not cooked. The potatoes also tasted like they were frozen potatoes. The third day I decided to try the eggs benedict ($26). Finally eggs cooked right, but the hollandaise sauce had way too much lemon juice added. The Enligh muffin was not toasted properly so it got soggy. The ham was very good though. Again the potatoes tasted frozen. I asked the waiter, he was they should not be frozen, but he wasn't sure. Our last day it was so full, we ordered our food to go. I asked for fried eggs cooked all the way, again not cooked right, runny, but this time the potatoes were fresher tasting and had a slight crisp to them. I will say the jars of honey, raspberry jam, and orange marmalade are delicious. This is the best orange marmalade that I have ever had. The jams are the perfect combination of sweet to tartness. If they offered just toast with jam, I would prefer this. For the price of the food here, it is not worth it. Looks pretty, but majorly lacking in execution and taste. If you cannot properly cook an egg or execute breakfast, there is no way I will eat dinner at this place. Tip: If you are staying at this hotel and you want to guarantee a spot for breakfast, make a reservation. Our last day here there were no openings for guests. We did order to go. Thank you hostess for allowing this. read more

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I've enjoyed many a meal at the old "616" but have not made my way to Margaux yet. I probably should have waited longer. The menu was extremely limited and I understand that. Supply chain and lack of employees have affected nearly every type of business. But....at a place of this calibre, I expected much better preparation from what was being offered. My criticisms are focused solely on the food. Two of us ordered the Peppercorn Filet prepared with a pepper crust and cognac peppercorn cream. We both ordered our steaks medium rare - they arrived medium well. Saumon en Croute was also ordered. This dish featured Scottish Salmon in flaky pastry with sauce vin blanc. First, the flaky pastry was black on the outer edges signifying a grossly overdone condition. The salmon was very dry and tasted what I would imagine cat food tasting like if I was ever to try cat food. White wine sauce-must have evaporated. How this dish ever got out of the kitchen is beyond me. I can understand one order out of four having a problem but three out of four is a bit much. After we had begun eating, our server asked if everything was OK. I mentioned the overdone steaks and a manager promptly offered to make new ones. Here's the problem. When you're dining with friends, making an issue by sending food back especially when almost everything was not good detracts from the overall experience you hope to have with your friends. As I mentioned, this review is solely about the food. Our server was excellent and we appreciated the manager's involvement. I've always thought great service can make an average meal pretty good. Not this time. read more

Margaux is a luxe restaurant tucked inside of the JW Marriott of Grand Rapids. The decor is very modern and sleek. The atmosphere itself is elegant but relaxed. The high ceilings and big windows will make you forget that you're in a small space. Seating is spaced out well. The kitchen has an open concept so you're able to watch the chefs prepare your food. Our server, Liz, was awesome! She was very helpful with break downs and recommendations. She was also very fun to talk to. We started out with the escargot and the mussels. The escargot was very buttery, garlicky, and tender. Delicious, I must say, but I couldn't stomach the fact that I was eating snails. Lol. The mussels were amazing! The white wine sauce that came with it was finger licking good, so good, that we had Liz swing by with extra bread so we could soak up the last of the sauce. We then ordered the petite seafood tower. The petite was definitely enough to split between two people. It was very good with the right amount of spices. We also got some complimentary pasta from the chef so our sauce wouldn't go to waste. :) Fair warning so, it's going to get very messy. But thankfully, you'll get a nice hot towel to clean off with. For my entree, I got the rainbow trout! Omg...delicious! It was tender, flaky, and soft with a light lemony buttery taste. Dessert was the Chocolate Marquise! The chocolatey mousse-like texture went so well with the candied hazelnuts. I felt like I was eating the lite cake version of a Ferrero Roche. Yummmm! I had a great experience, next time I'll try to reserve a dome for outdoor dining. Also, if you parked in the JW Marriott, ask your hostess to get your ticket validated. :) read more

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Wonderful drinks and beautiful setting. We got the charcuterie board and it was definitely lacking in both presentation and item offered. For 21 dollars, I'd expect an explanation of what each item was and maybe some olives or fruit as well. We also both had salads. I will be back for the drinks, the food was meh. read more

Margaux - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I expected better. It was just ok. Not great. But ok. Service was just ok. Not great. Food was just ok. Not great. The ambiance is nice. But on a windy day they sat us near the door to the outside. So every time the door opened a big gust of wind blew in. We were the only ones in the restaurant at first. An early dinner. So we should have asked to be moved. Then about 1/2 through our meal they sat 2 more parties right next to us. The rest of the restaurant was still empty. It was awkward. For the money I would go somewhere else for a fancy dinner. read more

Why is the escargot spicy I gotta have a bunch of words so I'm just adding a bunch of words to have more words. The escargot is green and usually escargot does not look like this. There's nuts in the escargot read more

Staff was amazing! Emma was a great server She knew many things about the menu and she made our anniversary very special Chef and staff did an amazing job with all the food we got! Our favorites were the mussels beef tartare and lamb and scallops read more

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The worst meal I have had in a while. The winter salad was bland and definitely was suffering from the winter blues. The salmon was and the vegetables were so oily and underwhelmed my taste buds. My husband had the white fish and felt it was meh. The children's menu grilled cheese was shameful. The chef needs a PIP. The service left lots to be desired. Won't be visiting again for dinner. I do enjoy their breakfast and brunch buffet. read more

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We had a lovely dinner at Marquax for my last birthday! I loved the experience and the food. We booked our meal in one of their outdoor domes. Even though indoor dining was an option, we thought it would be a cool experience and we were right! Check out my photos of the dome and view them below. For our appetizer, we had their Pesto flatbread- really good and the kiddos ate it too. Our entrees included the Clam Chowder, Filet, and Petit Seafood Tower. Everything was very good but I wasn't blown away by any of it. I was blown away, however, by the drinks I ordered. I tried their Winter Cosmo which came with its own tiny gingerbread man- so cute and delicious. And I tasted one of their warm apple drinks (server suggested) and it came with the most adorable donut on top. For dessert, we had the cheesecake and their raspberry sorbet. The cheesecake was one of the best I have ever had! Highly recommend! read more

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This was our final stop in our 5 restaurant strolling dinner - sweet end to a great evening! My sister made OpenTable reservations for 845p here and check in was strange. There was a group of 5 men waiting near what we thought was the host stand. After 5 minutes of waiting, we walked into the restaurant and asked a group of servers to seat the guys and us (separately). Then we were told our table was getting ironed - huh? Then, we got seated. It was a weird way to start our experience but after that, everything was amazing! While we waited for our server, we saw a tablecloth actually get ironed with an unplugged iron - I guess the tables do get ironed :). I loved the wallpaper and the muted colors of Margaux - total 360 from the bright and flamboyant 616 that it used to be. I also would love to steal the hanging light fixture in the semi private room - so beautiful. I think moving semi private to the back wall really opens up the restaurant and makes it look way more spacious. We got desserts, cocktails and coffee. Allison was a great server - very kind and friendly. Cheesecake was so creamy and I loved the tang of the chèvre. Chocolate marquise was so fluffy and smooth and rich. My sister ran into her friend from elementary school and he sent out a flatbread and round of champagne - thanks, Justin! Overall, really fun experience. Great atmosphere and loved living the boujee life for 1 hour. Loved dining next to a group who ordered the seafood tower - we got to eat vicariously through the scents wafting from their table :) read more

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This was an amazingly creative restaurant. I shared a few dishes with a friend which was great because I got to try more and everything was amazing. We had the octopus which was cooked perfectly and the prawns to start. We then had the lamb loin and the salmon. The lamb was extremely tender and tasted amazing. The salmon was probably the best I ever had. It was very buttery and just fell apart in your mouth. I would definitely go again!! read more

Margaux - Lamb loin - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Great service I would recommended to anyone that is interested into American/French restaurants. read more

I took my wife here for the first time as a surprise for our 2nd year Wedding Anniversary . Her and I instantly loved the decor and seating. Our Server, Emma, was awesome. She was very sweet and cordial and attentive (but not overly) to our every need. When we told her we were on our Anniversary, she brought us out Two glasses of champagne free of charge to celebrate us. My wife had the Sirloin and it tasted excellent, I know, because I snuck a piece from her plate. We both agreed it was the best steak we had ever eaten. The portion for the steak seemed like at least a 14 to 16oz Steak . She had to take half of it home for later. I had the 1/2 Chicken Dinner and it just melted it my mouth (same as the steak) and was perfectly marinated. We both had a cocktail to drink and they did not disappoint either. The ambience was beautiful and the open design in seeing them work in the kitchen preparing the food was very intriguing to us as well. Emma, our Server, again, brought us at the end of dinner, a free dessert to share to celebrate our Anniversary yet again. And yes, it was scrumptious! We both gave this place on all points 5 out of 5. It was a great experience and culinary delight. Maria and I highly recommend this place and would go again in a heartbeat. Philip read more

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Came here before an event nearby and was very impressed by both food quality and the speed dishes arrived to the table. It's on the first floor of the JW Marriott, and has convenient parking at the hotel parking ramp. Great views of the river along with outside seating if so desired, the restaurant interior is nicely updated and looks very modern. As for the food - we had the Camberet and also the flatbread for appetizers. They were both delicious and actually paired together nicely. The only gripe I have is the the flatbread in the menu said it had bacon when in actuality it was pork belly (which I was fine with, but not what I expected) For the main, I had the pork tomahawk and my wife had the salmon cesear salad. Both were cooked just about perfectly - the pork was super juicy and very tasty with the included sides. I mentioned it was fast - we were in and out within 90 minutes, which in my experience is super fast for fine dining (and nice as we had tickets to a show afterward). The drink orders were made and delivered within about 90 seconds, just very quick. The staff didn't hurry us at all, but I appreciate the speed. Overall - great restaurant, will very much be back for more read more

Really excellent food and service, right off the river walk.... Great wine list .... Highly recommend

My husband and I stayed at the JW last night and decided to try out Margaux for breakfast (which is located through the JW Marriott's front lobby.) Two words: BLOWN AWAY. First off, the aesthetics in the restaurant were GORGEOUS! Very open, simple, and elegant (while also feeling casual). Each table had a very sweet table setting ready, and I loved the mix of textures that they used (lots of gold accents, some velvet chairs and booths, etc). We both got the breakfast buffet which was legit gourmet, and the chef was very personable and happy to tell us all about the dishes and what was being served. They had choices of pork and chicken sausage, bacon, eggs, waffles, crepes, fresh pastries, oatmeal, fresh fruit, and so much more. The crepes were my personal favorite, but everything tasted so I incredibly fresh! I honestly cannot wait to go back! I will come back to Margaux hands down! I can't wait to come try a dinner with some drinks! read more

Margaux - Breakfast Buffet - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Phenomenal spot. We stopped in for lunch. It's a beautifully adorned interior and delightful waterside outdoor seating as well. The food is freshly made exquisitely delicious and the cocktail menu is extensive. Above and beyond, the superior service from everyone including our delightful server Gabby was attentive friendly and welcoming. read more

First time coming here for breakfast - delicious food and super friendly staff! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Margaux - Eggs Benedict - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

We had the opportunity to dine here on a Thursday night as a group of 4. I used OpenTable to book our reservation and was able to get the time I wanted. We were all excited to see the reno from SixOneSix to Margaux! The free valet is always a nice touch when dining at the JW. The coat check offered at the hostess stand was a welcomed touch - I always hate to drape my bulk winter coat over the back of my chair, especially at a high end restaurant. The hostess was very professional and courteous. Our waitress, Anna, was outstanding from the start! She helped with my wine choice and appetizer selection with knowledge and experience. We started with the Steak Tartare, The charcuterie plate, and the escargot. All were amazing! The tartare was a huge portion - plenty to share between 4! Escargot were delicious & large - 6 total. The charcuterie plate was very nice 3 cheeses, 3 meats, bread, and other accouterments. I had the scallops - hands down the most delicious scallops I have had. Wonderful sauce, no grit, and the muscles were a lovely touch. Others ordered the salmon wellington, the trout, and the Hearth Oven Roasted Seafood tower for one. I do think the star of the show was the seafood tower - it was fabulous! As an added bonus you get SURPRISE pasta at the end to add to the delicious broth! We passed on dessert as we were all ridiculously full - but the dessert menu did look heavenly. I'll be back for just dessert! The ambiance of Margaux is definitely pretty bougie. The reno is beautiful and it is very upscale. Prices are on the higher side. With that being said, I would definitely return. I think they did a great job revamping and it is a beautifully crafted menu. read more

I can't believe this!!! I am getting an FTR on this place?!? Katy???? You didn't snag this? Lolol Just had the phenomenal escargot and am enjoying a spectacular French Chardonnay. I love the J.W., but is this a 616 reboot? I ask this with layered sarcasm because there is a football game on the bar flat screen tv... kinda tacky. Lose the TV for a more intimate and classy environment... The bar tv just doesn't fit in with the atmosphere they are trying to portray. BTW... you want Marcel for a waiter...just saying. He makes this restaurant. We enjoyed the complimentary valet service, thank you. read more

Went on our anniversary dinner a few nights ago, and it was amazing. We came in a few minutes past our reservation, but they were super gracious about it. We ordered on of the flat breads, and it was just as expected. The baguette and butter they brought out was to DIE FOR! Next, we both ordered salads, nothing out of this world, but they were tasty. For our main, we had ordered the seafood tower for 2. In it were 2 scallops, 20ish muscles, 2 crawfish, 1/2 crab, and 1/2 lobster tail. After devouring that, PASTA was added to the sauce! An amazing touch. Then, as a surprise, they served us a complimentary dessert. So, yummy!! A great date with my love. One to remember for sure! read more

After a busy and stressful week, I decided to have a "treat yo' self" moment at Margaux. I've been meaning to check it out since the change from Six One Six, and I'm glad I finally did. As with its predecessor, Margaux continues with a French menu, which has been expanded with a number of dishes. The space has also been brightened with a more modern feel - white and marble tabletops and an open kitchen with a lovely green, floor-to-ceiling backsplash. The food was delicious and generous. The drinks were interesting and expertly made. The service was excellent. Here's what we had: - PEI Mussels: Huge portion. It could've easily been an entree. The broth has a white wine and cream base, which was excellent to sop up with the crusty french bread provided. The portion was so big that we couldn't finish it! - Chickpea Fritters: Basically large chickpea fries. The exterior needed more crunch to counter balance the soft inside, but it was good nonetheless. - Chicken Basquaise: This is similar to a chicken stew with a quarter leg, breast, and ham. Very comforting and delicious! - Steak Frites: This comes with a 14 oz NY strip, which is nicely charred and topped with a merlot butter, along with black truffle fries. The richness from the butter mixed with the char from the steak were so good! Now, Margaux is more high-end in both price and atmosphere than most in Grand Rapids. In my experience, the quality, taste, and service definitely matched these points and a worthy treat! read more

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My friends and I wanted an elegant holiday meal and were eager to try Margaux. We were dressed up and in a festive mood. We were seated between two very large groups and spent the evening shouting to be heard. Everyone in there was in jeans, tennis shoes and fuzzy jackets. All patrons seemed to be business travelers. So much for dressing up. The wait time for a drink was over a half hour and once we ordered dinner it took at least 45 minutes for the food to come. It was good but very expensive and a very limited menu. Very disappointing. read more

We reserved an igloo for a date night. The igloos hold 4 ppl with a $200 minimum spend. We went on the night where there was a wind advisory and the igloos did not move one bit!! The waiters and the items they brought out seemed to get blown hard by the wind but not the igloo, it was study like a little house!! My drink was just ok, didn't feel it was up to par with what I expected but the wine was good. We both got the NY Strip, there are only 6 main entrees to choose from, and felt it was good but not excellent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. It was nice for a date night with the water view but don't think we would come back for that however inside when we were waiting for valet, there was live music and a fun atmosphere so we will return for that. read more

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We had the breakfast buffet, and it was quite delicious. As a tea drinker I was very impressed with the brew timer and the tea selection. Made to order omelettes and roasted veggies with potatoes for breakfast is my kind of meal! They were plenty of choices for those with a lighter appetite as well. read more

Disappointed from the beginning - went here for a birthday celebration. Asked several times to have a nice table outside. We arrived 15 minutes early and were told our table was still getting the finishing touches. 30 minutes later they finally told us they were no longer seating people outside because of the wind... could have let us know when we arrived? Our server forgot multiple things - including a drink order and a request for ketchup. They honestly seemed to ignore the person who's birthday it was at our table. We were offered free appetizers for having our table switched to indoors and the restaurant seating us 15 minutes late, but when the check arrived, the apps were still on and we had to remind our server. Went there for a birthday celebration after seeing reviews of great birthday desserts. Very disappointed in the whole experience after expecting top-notch service. Not likely we will return. read more

Margaux - Salmon - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Visited on a Saturday with a reservation to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It's an intimate spot with excellent craft cocktails. The menu is themed each month and May is New Orleans . We started with the charcuterie board which featured several Spanish and Italian meats , a house flavored merlot goat cheese , Brie and aged cheddar . Dinner was the seafood tower, it was good but not great , the shrimp and scallops excellent the crab and lobster just average . We received a complimentary dessert as well for our anniversary which was a nice touch. Our server was excellent but next time I'd try a different entree . read more

Hey it's just a restaurant capitalizing on the hotel guests. Only had B'fast for two days. Limited menu. Typical egg dishes. Simple coffee Goofy seating arrangements. As before, go to a local diner where their reputation relies on quality, not connivence. . read more

Accommodated our large party right before kitchen closed. Service was good. Food was good.

Gorgeous view on the river! Our server Jasmine was really attentive and kind. This is attached to the JW Marriott where we're staying and we were delighted! read more

Margaux - Mango orange margarita and Peanuts and Cracker Jack Mitten Brewery - French Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Margaux is a small, but very high end restaurant in the JW hotel downtown Grand Rapids. My husband was intrigued by their breakfast buffet and immediately wanted to done here Sunday morning. The choices on the buffet were vast and clearly top notch. The menu itself was tempting and I had a hard time choosing between some granola pancakes and the buffet. I eventually decided that the buffet was a more rounded choice and went with that. So glad I did. Made to order gourmet omelette, fresh fruit and roasted potatoes had me so stuffed that I had to skip the lovely pastries. If you're hungry, it's worth it! read more

We had an amazingly wonderful brunch here today and would highly recommend! The service was wonderful, waiter attentive and accommodating. They had gluten free and vegetarian options that were spectacular. It's a beautiful spot and a wonderful experience. read more

We only had time for a drink but bartender was friendly. They only had one non alcohol beer so lost a star

Went for the first time tonight! We started with the steak tartare- really delicious and served with the garlic toast was so good! My husband had the lamb persillade - it was cooked to perfection and the flavors were amazing! Mashed potatoes some of the best I've had! I had the steak frites - the truffle and Parmesan fries were super good. I was disappointed in my steak, ordered medium rare and it was medium in the middle with the edges definitely medium well, flavor was nice but it was dry and tough to eat. Disappointing for sure. For dessert my husband had the creme brûlée- simple and delicious exactly what you'd expect. I had the chèvre cheesecake, definitely the star of my meal! So unique and not too sweet. Overall we were satisfied with our meal, I would go back but wouldn't order steak here, I would expect better on the cooking temperatures for a restaurant of this caliber. read more

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For $17 breakfast: Bacon was limp, English muffin cold, potatoes tasteless and cold, eggs more warm than the rest. Not a fan of unsalted whipped butter either. Could get coffee but deferred to Starbucks for any other warm drink. Tables were filthy with rings and food despite being "wiped". While sitting there, 4 tables left and no one cleaned them. Outdoor igloos still had empty glasses and dishes from the night before. Additionally, there was not one French item on the menu, the reason we chose this restaurant, unless you call Eggs Benedict French. The first server we saw ignored us as she passed in close proximity numerous times before a server came over. I expect more from a facility that wants to be known as "luxe". read more

Absolutely incredible. We reserved one of the domes and it was amazing. Perfect ambiance, incredible food, wonderful service. We will be back many times. read more

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Wonderful food and service!! Great place to share a meal with friends! Nice view too!

Visiting from ATL for new year and staying downtown. Place was recommended as it was the only REAL restaurant open on 1st Jan. Though my wife and myself could start the new year with champagne and a decent diner... Champagne was good (not looking at the price) Rest of the evening was non sense, the wait, the food, the service, the fake discount to Apology... come on Marriot do we ask for a free drink to pardon a miserable dinner in you high end restaurant? No go at all read more