A friend and I went there Friday night to celebrate her birthday. The waitperson was very nice and helpful as he explained the menu items. American cuisine, a little pricey, atmosphere and drinks were great! Only bad thing is the restroom is downstairs flight of stairs or else take the elevator. Overall, excellent restaurant! read more

Great date night spot! I love their tasting concept where you can pick 3 items for a board. It's so fun to mix and match! In terms of food, some parts of dishes tended to be quite salty and drowned out a lot of the complex ingredients they had in there, so food was just ok really. Overall 10/10 experience, 7/10 food, and I'd definitely come back! Service was also fantastic. read more

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Two friends and I went to the Sunday jazz brunch yesterday. The ambiance is cool and laid back, the New Orleans jazz combo providing an excellent musical background. We were greeted and well taken care of by our server Josh, who answered our questions and offered suggestions on the menu. He was pleasant and helpful throughout, and we shared more than a couple of laughs together. When we sat down we three were engaged in a long conversation that delayed our looking at the menu, and Josh was good about leaving us alone until we were ready to order. We started with a mimosa for me, and wine for my companions. It took a few tries for my chardonnay-loving companion to find the right wine, but she did eventually. My third companion had a sauvignon blanc which was adequate; she prefers the New Zealand brands which were not on offer. We had many questions about the brunch offerings, including some pointed questions about the chicken and waffles, (we've had hits and misses at other restaurants) which we eventually ordered. Two of us got the small plates version and the third got the full plate version. The quality was top notch -- the chicken (tenders) were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning; the waffle was cooked just right. The small plates were right for an appetizer serving, which was perfect for me but left my companion wanting more. There did not seem to be a side that went well with the chicken and waffles so she didn't order anything else although she might have had, say, a salad been on the brunch menu. Both my companions thought the pricing was off, expensive for the portions and for the Porter Square area. But otherwise we enjoyed ourselves and may return for dinner at some point, as some of the dinner items on the online menu caught our eye. We'll definitely ask for Josh if we return!! read more

Margeaux Supper Parlor - Chicken & waffles, small plate - French Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Given the name I wouldn't have expected Margeaux Supper Parlor to be open for breakfast at the weekend, but we had a great Galentine's brunch here last Saturday. We ordered the buckwheat mushroom crepe, eggs Florentine with lobster, and a pear salad. Everything came out great. The server also comped us three mini croissants that another table said they didn't order- sweet! Dining space is gorgeous, love the vintage tins on the table that are used for the sugar packets. Our server was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. read more

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Really interesting dinner spot, one that I see myself coming back to again. Margeaux is definitely a "concept" restaurant that focuses on smaller portions of different dishes, meaning you get to try a bunch. I loved the decor, a little on the fussy rich grandma side of taste. Perfect for a brunch or Mother's Day. The menu is what you make of it, essentially - they have pre-grouped trios of dishes under Coastal, Comfort, etc., or you can mix and match if you want different proteins. I went with the lamb lollipops and the duck breast and really enjoyed the presentation, where, in addition to the meats, you also get a helping of the sides. The roasted baby potatoes with the lamb were the standout. Also enjoyed my friend's scallops with some sort of bacon butternut mash and the fried chicken pot pie. I'd say the serving size is decent. 2 of the small plates for each person worked out well for my group, though maybe we could've gone with 2-3 each. Save some room for dessert, specifically, the pistachio creme brûlée. Our waitress was wonderful; when she realized we wanted a different dessert for a birthday celebration, she took the first, slightly less wanted one off the check. Street parking along this stretch of Mass Ave is a complete sh*tshow. Your best bet is to try the large lots behind Lesley or across the street. read more

Margeaux Supper Parlor - Lamb lollipops and duck breast - French Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

tl;dr great dinner spot in Porter. Cute decor, great food selection, and good service. Would come back to try the other menu items!! Target ~3 sampler plates per person. Came here for dinner date on a Saturday night. Booked a reservation online, was very easy for peak dinner hours. It's attached to the hotel but walking in definitely had a different and unique feel. Waitress was nice, walked us through the menu. They had the sampler portion as well as full entree portion. Everything sounded good so we got the sampler style: cajun meatballs, lobster and crab bisque, beef wellington, chicken pot pie, shrimp and grits, and the field and farm set. This was WAY too much food for the two of us, looking back would have dropped two. Personally, the smoked pork chop was the best. It was extra smokey, flavorful and tender. The side of gnocchi was also pretty generous and so gooey and good. Lamb chops were also tasty. We got medium but would recommend the medium rare. Of the rest, the meatball, bisque, duck were worth getting. Personally would skip the wellington and pot pie. read more

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Margeaux feels somewhere between a swanky hotel restaurant and your rich aunt/Grandma's dining room in terms of decor, which can set you back in terms of trying to figure out what you just walked into in terms of arriving at the hostess stand. However, once you ease into the decor you quickly learn that the name actually hints to the organization and offerings of the menu. There are ways to try many of the different entrees, apps, and sides which resonates with the concept of a supper club or parlor. The downside of such a name is that many people of my generation or younger never really got to see or experience a supper club or parlor. The premise is everyone brings a dish to the location and you basically build a meal or entire evening out of what everyone brought, sometimes (and often) being very disjointed. Now, let's not hear what I'm not saying... Margeaux's doesn't feel disjointed, but it DOES have a vast array of offerings that you may not see outside of the "modern American" or whatever term they are using now for generic American cuisine. There's land, sea, vegetarian, and diet-conscious options available - sometimes without a unified theme which tends to be very unique in this day and age. As far as the food goes, we didn't have a single bad thing to say about the individual dishes. However, it is the flexibility and overall ability for you to build your own meal and the "tasting" options where you can pick any 3 entrees and make your own mini tasting meal that really separates Margeaux's from anywhere else we've been in the area. It's a really forward way to offer smaller portions and not committing to a single choice and making the meal your own, just like like you would at a supper club. Margeaux's is a new concept that is not only well executed in terms of the food and price point, but different in terms of the overall experience and type of meal than most people my age and younger have likely ever experienced. To be quite honest, being as close as we are to the location, it's an experience that I am here for when I can't really make up my mind as to what I want for dinner - because there is a little bit of everything to be had here. read more

Margeaux Supper Parlor - Dinner Tasting Menu: scallops, lamb lollipops, shrimp and grits - French Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We really enjoyed the dishes at Margeaux, the format really allowed us to try a bunch of different things. We ordered 7 dishes which were all pretty good and the lamb and steak tips were standouts for us. Cocktails were a bit of miss, but it was still a solid dinner. Service was attentive and the ambiance was nice. Will return to check out their brunch! read more

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Recently dined here as a party of 9 to celebrate a birthday and this restaurant wins hands down for the most UNIQUE MENU FORMAT. There are so many different options you can order from the menu - from one of their presented collection themes (e.g., seafood only, steak only, vegetarian only, mixed meat, etc) to a regular full sized entree of any of their collection choices to a personal mix and match across any of the different themes to make your own "collection". For starters, we ordered a dozen oysters, deviled eggs, and some focaccia bread for the littles to nibble on something -- all highly recommended. Then for entrees, we all ended up ordering something different and it was well worth it. I personally went with their Coastal collection and subbed the shrimp n grits for the duck. At first I was a bit leery about ordering swordfish as it can get a bit overcooked but surprisingly, both the halibut and swordfish were tasty, cooked perfectly and the sauces were so flavorful. The duck from the Field & Farm collection was absolutely perfect. If you can order it as they suggest (medium rare), you won't regret it! While these were supposed to be tasting dishes and grouped into 3 for a complete meal, the portions were so generous that you can away with ordering just 2 and that's also an option. Folks at our table who ordered the Fork & Knife and the Field & Farm collections raved about their dishes. My daughter and mom who ordered the Comfort collection were the only ones who wished they ordered something else but only because the collections we ordered slightly overshadowed theirs. So if you are torn, here's the verdict (at least from our visit) ha ha! All in all, it was a perfect choice for us and if you have a party that likes to taste a lot of different things, this place will be a perfect choice for you as well. read more

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I visited the restaurant with friends on a Wednesday evening. They do take reservations, but for a mid-week dinner it wasn't at all busy. The restaurant is very classy and good for a date night or special night out. We shared dishes so we could try more of the small plates, and absolutely everything we tried was delicious. The variety of meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes also is enough to please most people. The focaccia was good and the olive oil it was served with had excellent flavor. The poached pear salad was also good. I enjoyed the pumpkin ravioli, but it was strongly flavored with a lot of warm spices, so that could be somewhat polarizing. The stuffed pepper was also amazing. The location right by the Porter square train station is extremely convenient, as well. Overall, we had a great experience, and I would gladly take people here again in the future. read more

Margeaux Supper Parlor - The Tilled & Tended collection. Very good vegetarian meal! - French Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Back in Cambridge to drop Sean at Tufts and invited my friend Steve at Margeaux. This is an interesting French Louisiana restaurant concept that offers an innovative and original menu. You can basically select small portions of three original dishes. I select the Lamb shops lollipop, the sea scallops and the duck. All the meats were cooked medium rare. The swordfish, and the spinach crab dish were also great dishes. They also do wine pairing. But I ordered a bottle of Bordeaux. The service was on the slow side. The side dishes were slightly overcooked for my taste. The ambiance is sophisticated French chic so definitely a decor I enjoyed. This is definitely a cool place for a casual homy cooking delighful experience. This is simply a brilliant concept-- where you can enjoy and select a collection of small entrees.. This hidden gem is a wonderful addition to Porter Sq. In Cambridge! read more

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This was our first time trying a themed three-plate menu, and the food was incredibly delicious! We like it that we can customize our meals. We ordered the Fork & Knife meal and swapped one of the smaller plates for fried chicken. We also went with the fish-themed plate menu but swapped the shrimp & grits for Beef Wellington. The service was fantastic. Our waiter, Luan, was so sweet and patient. I only wish we had dressed a little better! We will keep in mind of the dress code the next time we visit Margeaux again! read more

Margeaux Supper Parlor - Fish Themed Menu But Swapped Shrimp and Grits with the Beef Wellington - French Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I wish I could give this restaurant 10 stars! The food is so fresh and delicious, and beautifully plated. No matter if you go for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, you can't go wrong - chef's kiss! The service here goes above and beyond and the ambiance, my gosh, one would think you are in Paris. By far one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. read more

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This place features a fancy interior and a cozy vibe, however, the food is just mediocre. The flavors were bland and portions were small. I got the lobster/crab bisque and the cup was only half full for $17 which was very disappointing. Value: 5/10 Food: 6/10 Service: 7.5/19 Experience: 5.5/10 read more

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Friends and I decided to try the Chinese New Year Special Prix Fixe at Margeaux, with Chef Doris Huang. With advanced reservation, my party of 5 received seating immediately. The menu, at $98 / person, included the following Starters: - Scallion Pancakes - Shumai and/or Peking Ravioli (aka potstickers, can mix and match) Entree (Duck 3 ways): - Peking Duck - Fried noodles w/duck - Duck bone soup Dessert: Sweetheart cake First, the starters. The shumai had way too much powder in the filling, making it feel dry and pasty. It tasted like something you'd find at a mediocre dim sum place in Quincy - the kind where only pensioners go because it's cheap. The scallion pancake was a jaw workout. It was way too thick and tough - not flaky, just chewy and hard. It was crispy, but not the desirable pan-fried crispy, but a deep-fried crispy that only exacerbated the toughness. The service also was a mess. A server spilled a cocktail (an accident, understandable). In his attempt to correct his mistake, he spilled more, decided to get the cocktail remade, but left without cleaning the spill. I had to flag down another server to clean the table. Exacerbating the service was the arrival of the first duck entree. Or, rather, the lack of it for 45 minutes. Only after flagging down a server did the entree promptly appear. The peking duck did not have crispy skin - its defining charactertistic. It was indistinguishable from your average roast duck at the Chinese BBQ store, like Hong Kong Eatery in Chinatown. The scallion arrived artistically arranged as flowers. However, they were also as thick as 1/8" steel dowels at Home Depot. They need to be julienned you don't just taste an entire damned sprig of scallion. The other two entrees took another 75 minutes to arrive. Again, only after flagging down a server did they promptly appear. The soup was lukewarm. It was clearly sitting around, ready to serve. The noodles tasted like fried noodles with duck - nothing more special than the sort I could find at the neighborhood Thai restaurant. The portion sizes, which resembled small entrees, only added insult to injury. The sweetheart cake dessert was comparable to what I could have purchased at one of the myriad of bakeries in Chinatown for a few dollars. Overall, this has been quite far the most egregious waste of money I have encountered in recent memory. What did I expect from a French place attempting to host a Chinese dinner? read more

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Ambience is nice but a little loud by the bar. The concept is fun and the food is good but it did not wow us. We would return for a meal. The service was perfect. read more

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We used to take family and friends from out of town to Collette. I'm not sure when it switched over to Margeaux, but since the menu looked phenomenal to us, I wasn't too concerned. My husband and I took his aunt for a nice dinner, and it was the night before my birthday so I mentioned it was my birthday dinner celebration in the reservation. (Important for later). The menu allows you to create your own three course meal, which I think it is a neat concept! Rather than three full size dishes, you can have three smaller sized plates of whatever you choose. It's a great way to try everything. All three of my dishes were perfect... I wouldn't change a thing. The duck was cooked medium well as I requested, and my husband's beef Wellington and his lobster gnocchi were both tasty. (Of course I tried both of those myself, haha)! For dessert, we each selected a different dish and I tried the apple crisp. My plate had happy birthday written on it, and the dessert was comped. (Such a lovely gesture that many places don't offer). Great experience. We will be back for sure. read more

Margeaux Supper Parlor - Left is Fig salad, middle shrimp and grits, and on the right is the duck. All were so delicious! - French Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The food was great. I loved their tasting concept. I got the fork & knife and my husband got the comfort food. What a great way to get a small tasting of a few dishes. Everything was delicious. Our server Holly was amazing, loved that she gave us recommendations and was very attentive. The restaurant was very clean and the decor felt posh. Loved the velvet booths and also loved that they had indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Came for a date night with a Friday night reservation. They had overbooked, and told us we would have to wait for our table- ended up waiting around 20-30 minutes before getting seated. The waiter took a while to get to us, but was very friendly. We got the fork & knife collection and I chose to make my own. Notable bites: the steak tips came with a lot of meat and the fries were super crispy the duck was tender and paired nicely with the sweet potato there was a decent bit of lobster and the gnocchi had a nice bite to it I will say that I found the cream sauces to be on the saltier side but that is just my preference! We were recommended the strawberry rhubarb pie and I am so glad I got it! The crust was flaky and the fruit filling wasn't too sweet. And the whipped cream added just enough richness. Maybe my favorite slice of pie ever...? Overall, some of the bites didn't wow me but I had a great experience. The decor is lovely, and I think the varied seating of chairs, couches, benches, etc is very whimsical and fun. This place also recently opened and I think they're still figuring out their flow. But it was packed, and I'm glad to see a new restaurant doing well! I will likely be back read more

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Fantastic restaurant in Porter square. First visit. Will return often. Great cuisine, creative menu, flexible in ability to taste different things. Arianna is a great waitress. Sometimes hotel restaurants make a mark. This one can. read more

Margeaux is the new version of the Colette Wine Bistro, located in the Porter Square Hotel--it looks exactly the same but has shifted its concept somewhat. I was staying overnight with a friend, so we tried it for dinner on what was I believe the second night of their soft opening in mid-September. So some service quirks to work out, to be sure: mostly I think just a staff getting used to a new menu, which is understandable. They may have been a bit understaffed; it takes a while to get a drink (there was just one person working the bar), and you should definitely get your wine with your food, if not before--but I want to emphasize that everyone was very nice and trying their best. I'm sure it'll run smoothly with practice. Now, on to the food! There are various sizes of plates available, which is pretty common these days, grouped into categories or themes--field & farm, coastal, fork & knife, and comfort--along with other appetizers, salads, and desserts. Margeaux gives you the option of ordering smaller or larger potions, so you can sort of put together your own tasting menu. We started off with deviled eggs that came with fried oysters and bacon (delicious) and tuna tartare (good but not memorable). Where I think the kitchen staff really shines is with meat: we had lamb chops for one dish and steak bits for another, and both were perfectly seared on the outside and oh-so-juicy inside. This remains a lovely space both inside and out: while there are tables out front on noisy Mass Ave, I recommend the back patio instead, which is a tranquil retreat. I hope Margeaux does well and I'll definitely check it out again! read more

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I've been to Margeaux twice now and love their menu concept! It's fun being able to choose a "collection" of dishes or to mix and match (which is what I've done both times). That's an interesting concept that I think more restaurants could benefit from. The dining room stretches fairly far back, although the venue doesn't look that large from the street. They usually have some sort of music playing, and the genre might even switch up several times during the night. I'm allergic to Seafood, so I can't touch the Coastal menu, but I have had: -Lamb lollipops: My favorite! Not only are they beautifully presented, but they're also well-seasoned and flavorful. -Seared duck breast: I've enjoyed this dish as well. The temperature was slightly off on my last visit, but it is nicely prepared duck. -Pumpkin ravioli: Lovely! Order it. LOL I also appreciate that they have very reasonable, and thoughtfully composed, wine pairings. Definitely suggest getting one of those, or asking for a non-alcoholic beverage to complement your meal if you prefer. I'm sure I'll be back again! read more

We went to Margeaux Supper Parlor for Valentine's Day dinner with a few friends to take advantage of their $85, 3-course prix fixe menu. The restaurant was packed and bustling, which made for a great Friday night ambiance (though we did have to request they turn the music down because the speaker was blaring above our table). The prix fixe itself was quite unique because instead of choosing 1 entree, diners had the option to select a "flight" of 3 entrees. We were slightly worried about the portion sizes, but that proved to be unfounded because each entree dish of the flight could have nearly been an entire entree on its own. While I loved getting to try different dishes, I will admit that having so many different dishes at once somewhat muddled the experience of each dish for me. For example, ordering Beef Wellington would normally be a fun/special dish, but it got lost with all the other dishes in the flight. That being said, if you're looking for variety and bang for your buck, Margeaux is a great spot to try! Food: 1. Cornbread (4/5) 2. App - Scallops (3.5/5) 3. App - Mushroom Crepe (4.5/5) 4. Entree - Beef Wellington (3.5/5) 5. Entree - Quail (4/5) 6. Entree - Risotto (4/5) 7. Entree - Lamb Lollipops (5/5) 8. Entree - Ratatouille (4.5/5) 9. Dessert - Flourless Chocolate Cake (4.5/5) 10. Dessert - Pecan Tart (5/5) read more

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Margeaux Supper Parlor is a restaurant inside the Porter Square Hotel. They offer New Orleans inspired dishes in a unique "tasting flight" system and excellent cocktails. We ordered a number of small plates (nearly finishing 3 per person). Our favorites included the Chicken Pot Pie, Beef Wellington and the Deviled Eggs. read more

Margeaux Supper Parlor - Bar / Dining Area - French Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great choices Imaginative menu Generous tasting plates And wine flights Good service Close to porter square parking read more

Absolutely fantastic. Server Brooke was extraordinary. She loves food and flawless service. The food was perfection. I had the profiteroles with peanut butter and fluff sauce for dessert. I eat a lot of ice cream and this was the best homemade ice cream I've ever had. Wellington and chicken pie was to die for. Enjoy! read more

The atmosphere is off the charts beautiful. The staff are attentive, kind and courteous. The food was fine. Had the Eggs Benedict and the Buckwheat crepe. Would definitely come back for a glass of wine or cocktails. Probably wouldn't eat here again. read more

After I made the resie, I looked at the menu online, I was immediately impressed by the design of the menu. I love the attention to the graphics and the font! The restaurant put a lot of thought into designing the menu. As an artist I can appreciate n know that the restaurant cares for every detail. It was very well designed. Kudos to the restaurant. I was so looking forward to beef Wellington my favorite, to my surprise it was sold out! oh well, next time! Our server Luan was very informative & friendly. The menu was nicely curated there's a trio tasting menu or, Make your own tasting trio, I choose to make my own (since they didn't have beef Wellington) w French onion soup, lobster gnocchi n shrimp n grits, my daughter chose farm & field tasting. The pork was amazing ! Smoked bbq flavor w Mac & cheese. The restaurant background wallpaper is also very photogenic. Very much a fancy Parlor feel. Love the wall paper. I used come stay at Porter square hotel when visiting my daughter while she was studying in a university near by. I was upset to find out my loved restaurant Colette had closed. Im pleasantly surprised Margeaux exceeded my expectations. I'm looking forward to coming back next time n I hope they have the beef Wellington! read more

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Strange name for a great place! We've eaten at many tapas places before but this is by far the best in terms of quantity and quality of food. 3 of us got 3 groups of 3 to share which was plenty of food. Everything from the meats to the veggies were delicious. The type of food I only wish I could prepare at home! Gluten free easily accommodated with only a few choices off limits. Waitress was very helpful and attentive to just the right degree. read more

This was our 1st time going, and this place iss excellent. The food was amazing - the deviled eggs was incredible. (Yes -deviled eggs!!). Our service was on point - very attentive but did not rush us. There was a fire alarm as we just sat down, and we did not feel rushed after we sat down. The place and decor is very beautiful. Overall, with the pairings and selection of food - it was a great night out. Will definitely be back! read more

Elegant location in a hotel lobby. Well prepared sophisticated food, wine matches and the option to create your own tasting menu at appetizer or main course size. Attentive service and good volume - buzzy but not overly loud. read more

The food was amazing! All prepared to perfection. Loved Courtney! She was attentive to all her patrons. read more

We have come to Margeaux twice for special occasions now. They have an excellent wine pairing and selection plus delicious cocktails! We love being able to mix and match their small plates into a set of 3 that we choose. The food is superb and the service is good too! read more

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This is my second visit there since it opened! This place is a gem! The first time I came with two girlfriends who are foodies too and we stayed for three hours and dined on three of the different themed menus which is such a great idea. We got to try a little of everything. This time, I brought an older friend of mind who is bit picky and I figured this would give her lots of options. She had the gumbo and focaccia which she thought was delicious. I had the duck and steak - tasting portion. So yum! The decor is stunning! Perfect for a date night or girls' night! Our server this time was Courtney who was just the sweetest. My friend commented that she "she just has the perfect personality for this job." Will be back! (Pics and video are from both meal) read more

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Great food, attentive service, delightful ambiance! Interesting menu allows for you to choose from different food genres consisting of three small plates. Your choice also includes three suggested wine pairings. Nice work chef! read more

This place flies under the radar. Enjoyed the option to order half portions of almost every dish. Fried chicken, lamb chops, sole, scallops, lobster bisque, risotto etc. Pork chop and steak tips somewhat dry. Also good brunch. Good service. read more

We had an absolutely wonderful meal here for Valentine's Day! The food and service were top notch, especially given how busy they were for the holiday. Our server Hanan was a delight, too. Highly recommend! read more

We dined at Margeaux last night, our third visit. The past visits were exceptional: food (especially), ambiance and service. This time, however, the service fell short. For instance, when you pay these kinds of prices, you expect that the wine you ordered to accompany your entree will be served at the same time as the entree. That was not the case last night as I sat and sat and sat waiting while my meal cooled. After finally catching the waitress' eye, she acted as though I hadn't order wine and seemed a little put out about it. It appeared that our waitress was doing double duty as bartender and waiting on tables, hence the fouled-up order and slow response time. Perhaps someone phoned in sick last night. At any rate, they were clearly short-staffed. Reluctantly, I still tipped 20%. Secondarily, the place was far noisier than we recalled from our previous visits. Not sure what the difference was but a little noise baffling would go far in improving the ambiance. read more

The food was a lot of fun. The tasting menu for fish with matching wines was very good. Shrimp & grits and the swordfish was excellent. I wish I had taken photos. Also cocktails were nice if a tad pricey. read more

Leo was amazing. So kind and attentive and made for a great anniversary dinner! thank you so much!