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La Grenouille

La Grenouille

(Now Closed)
French Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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    The experts at The New York Times and Eater recommend this place
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    • Eater
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    The Corcoran Group
    "Veal Kidney and any of the desserts!"(3 Tips)
    Michael F.
    "Great foie gras, super duck and really tasty chocolate souffle."(6 Tips)
    Halstead Property
    "truly classic French cuisine such as Le Foie Gras Chaud"(4 Tips)
    🍕Lisa R H.
    "Love this place - romantic ambience"(6 Tips)
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  • Untapped Cities
    Untapped CitiesAugust 18, 2017
    No other restaurant in New York captures the glamorous aura of France like La Grenouille. The menu includes rare delicacies like pan seared foie gras and frog legs sautéed in garlic and butter. Read more
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    Elizaveta T.February 22, 2017
    Don't miss out the most perfect bouillabaisse! Their signature is sole with Hollandaise sauce. Delicious. Very romantic, too rosy; VERY French and fancy. Men, grab a jacket (or they'll give you one).
  • Eater
    EaterApril 18, 2017
    The soufflés at La Grenouille are just as iconic as the Midtown restaurant itself. The pillowy, eggy dessert is available in pistachio, espresso, and passion fruit varieties. Read more
  • A B.heart icon on user image
    A BJune 11, 2017
    Have to go for the prix fixe menu. Begin with lobster bisque, sole, beef and veal very well prepared with great sauce. Of course, great service by the staff.
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    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 12, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    A+ all the way! If you're looking for a sceney vibe & crowd, then look no further than La Grenouille; an institution 60 years of business to be exact. This is old-school NY meets old-world Paris!!
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.February 13, 2019
    We have had some amazing dining experiences here. From the lovely flowers and warm welcome to the delicious food and great menu selection, all is great.
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    James H.December 13, 2014
    The grenouille were okay but not as good as the previous time at this spot and not nearly as good as chez Andre in Paris. We were here on Saturday. Maybe the regular chef was on day off.
  • M. Silver Associates
    M. Silver AssociatesFebruary 13, 2012
    Visit for ultimate in old-fashioned romance & classic French cuisine. Settle into plush red banquette amid riotous bouquets of fresh flowers & golden sconces. Food's pricey but guaranteed to impress.
  • jacqueline g.heart icon on user image
    jacqueline gJanuary 2, 2020
    Pistachio soufflé was the star but I dream about the foie gras ravioli and onion soup on a daily basis
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.June 13, 2017
    Delicious food, great service and delightful atmosphere. We love going there.
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.November 23, 2017
    They have changed their lunch menu to more limited choices. Food is still good but many of the best options are gone. Wine prices are highest in NYC. Food was good but place half full.
  • Kinjil M.heart icon on user image
    Kinjil MathurNovember 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    spinach soufflé for vegetarians, out of this world.
  • Eater
    EaterAugust 15, 2014
    Bill Addison's review: "Winner of the evening: pike quenelles." Read more
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.October 8, 2016
    Perfect meal with perfect service. The front section has the best service.
  • Nick L.
    Nick LeeFebruary 16, 2014
    This place was a favorite of author Antoine Saint-Exupéry (The Little Prince, 1943)
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.December 13, 2014
    Fabulous assorted salad starter.
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    DaveApril 7, 2015
    The passion fruit soufflé is the best dessert I've had in my life.
  • Dan B.heart icon on user image
    Dan BJanuary 31, 2016
    Sweetbread is so good, as are the desserts
  • Chloeheart icon on user image
    ChloeDecember 10, 2023
    Had MC Souffle and an Evian here.
  • W magazine
    W magazineJune 16, 2010
    The venerable midtown restaurant was the site for our April fashion spread, “NY, NY 10021”, and proved to be as classically New York as any place could get. Read more
  • Souzan K.
    Souzan KodadJune 17, 2021
    Nothing.terrible food. My daughter got chicken that wasn't cooked. My salmon was so bad & shrimps had such a bad smell.We left the restaurant&stop by other places to pick up dinner.Will never go back
  • Владислав Г.
    Horrible place! Like France fake... its not a french food. For example vague is extremely horrible, i put it back to the kitchen. The taste is like sausage!Dress code, but food is like mcDonald's ...
  • Lisa N.heart icon on user image
    Lisa NYCnonprofitApril 30, 2019
    too expensive. 10 guys all standing waiting on 2 tables. 300 per bottle of chateau de magdalene when u can buy online for 40$
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Absolutely amazing atmosphere, more pompous downstairs very charming upstairs. Great foie gras, super duck and really tasty chocolate souffle. Service is top notch.
  • M23heart icon on user image
    M23May 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the most romantic spots! The flowers and dim lights are simply perfect topped with really good food and wines.
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.December 30, 2016
    Soufflé is a must. Ask for the sauce with more grand mariner if that is the way you like it that is perfect for us
  • emily c.
    emily chenDecember 5, 2015
    A really solid, old school french restaurant. The best soufflé chocolat i've ever hard. But the waiters are so french so if you want warm service, go anywhere else.
  • Halstead Property
    Halstead PropertySeptember 29, 2011
    Go here for truly classic French cuisine such as Le Foie Gras Chaud aux Pêches, Little Necks Corsini, Les Ris de Veau au Romarin as opposed to some of the newer, trendier French eateries in the city
  • Damien I.
    Very disappointing. Average food, un-informed and lackluster service... all in all vastly over-priced, over-rated and not an enjoyable experience.
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.December 13, 2014
    The scallops were very good as expected but not the best ever. The soufflés however were the best ever. I had lemon and she had grand mariner.
  • Mike R.
    Mike RomanoApril 6, 2013
    Sit upstairs, more character and less stuffy. I'm not a fancy guy but if you feel like indulging this is the place to do it. So tip your nose up, get some champagne and pretend like your an oligarch.
  • Shirly
    ShirlyNovember 3, 2013
    If you are planning an intimate dinner for two ask for a corner table. The food, ambience & wine list are all devine. Most of the other tips are spot on!
  • Travel + Leisure
    Travel + LeisureJuly 30, 2012
    La Grenouille rocks in its own impeccable way. Put on a tie, order a plate of rognons de veau, and celebrate this New York City restaurant survivor with a round of soufflés.
  • M. Silver Associates
    M. Silver AssociatesFebruary 9, 2012
    Ultimate old-fashioned romance and classic French cuisine. Settle into a plush red banquette amid riotous bouquets of fresh flowers and golden sconces. The food is pricey but guaranteed to impress.
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.December 30, 2016
    I loved the bouillabaisse and believe it to be the best in NYC.
  • Maria I.heart icon on user image
    Maria IlievaJuly 25, 2016
    So cool for special romantic dinner. Favorite place in the Midtown!
  • M. Silver Associates
    M. Silver AssociatesFebruary 9, 2012
    Visit La Grenouille for the ultimate in old-fashioned romance and classic French cuisine. Settle into a plush red banquette amid riotous bouquets of fresh flowers and golden sconces.
  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014
    My favorite restaurant for marking a special occasion. The cooking is very traditional French and the restaurant is spectacular.
  • Tiffany & Co
    Tiffany & CoJune 1, 2011
    The ruby banquettes at this classic French restaurant have been graced by presidents, Mad Men and movie stars. Make a dinner reservation tout de suite and request a small corner table.
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.December 30, 2016
    We have been eating here over thirty years and are always delighted.
  • Samantha K. T.
    Samantha K. TrinhSeptember 20, 2013
    Vintage classic, romantic decor and an exquisite Parisian dining experience.
  • USA TODAY
    USA TODAYNovember 22, 2010
    This is the place to try old-school French dishes from the Gallic canon like cognac-flambéed veal kidney with mustard, or Provençal-style fried frog legs in a butter-tomato-garlic sauce. Read more
  • Bob P.heart icon on user image
    Bob PFebruary 25, 2013
    The food is incomparable, as is the service in every respect. Beautiful room. Not inexpensive, but you'll be treated as if you were Louis XIV.
  • The New York Times
    Recommended: Foie gras, sweetbreads, wild-mushroom risotto, Dover sole, quenelles of pike, veal kidneys, braised oxtails, soufflés. Read more
  • Prachi J.
    Daniel is much better. Food was pretty good but not spectacular.
  • 🍕Lisa R H.heart icon on user image
    Love this place - romantic ambience
  • Natalie G.
    Natalie GFebruary 29, 2012
    Correction, 50th anniversary is December. 19th 2012
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.December 30, 2016
    The grenouille are truly the best anywhere.
  • James H.heart icon on user image
    James H.December 13, 2014
    The steak tartar was good but not knock your socks off fabulous.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupFebruary 22, 2011
    Be seduced with the Prix Fixe Menu ($95) and try the Seared Foie Gras, the Veal Kidney and any of the desserts!
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