Salty food, bad service, wrong drink, menu inaccurately described the food, wine poured without tasting, only go to the bar, restaurant is a no go. Looks nice though. Should not have given a tip… Why did I still tip.
Chris S.
Place rating: 2 New York, NY
Such a shame that in a great location and housed inside a nice hotel with a great bar, that Margaux is such a disappointment. Whilst the food is passable(just) the service is appalling. From management to servers, no one seems to care and we had to ask to order our drinks, main cause and then the check(because at that stage we wanted to just leave). At no point was the service attentive. The bar in the hotel is a great spot for a pre or post meal drink, particularly in winter, but we won’t be returning which is a pity since we live around the corner and it would be nice to add another local restaurant to our roster.
Tom C.
Place rating: 5 New York, NY
Great«hidden» gem. Food is great and always getting better. Drinks are delicious and strong. Wait staff is hit or miss, but mostly hit. Bar staff is amazing day or night, bartender with beard and glasses knows his stuff, and has the perfect amount of friendliness and surliness. Bald, tattooed bartender was fabulous, all my female guests were practically drooling over him. I can’t comment on the rest, as I’ve only had interaction with these two. All in all, the place is awesome, good vibes and good times.
Liam M.
Place rating: 5 New York, NY
This review if for the bar/restaurant, have never stayed here. The bar is a great place to meet after work or for a date, especially during the winter since they have a working fireplace. Fairly easy to grab a seat at the bar, but the booths and lounge area is a crap shoot(sweet if you can nap a seat, though). Cocktails are solid, as is the selection behind the bar. The restaurant has never disappointed. Atmosphere is laid back, service is fantastic and the food is vey good. Try the Farmers Board!
Michelle D.
Place rating: 5 Manhattan, NY
I came here with friends for dinner after a stellar recommendation from a local business owner. This place makes their own homemade pasta! It is divine. My friends and I ordered three different pastas(squid ink bucatini, orrechiette, short rib rigatoni) and all were delicious. We washed them down with a fantastic pinot noir and licked the plates :) The wait staff refilled our complimentary sparkling water every 5 mins, and were very attentive. That being said, it was also not very busy, so I can’t say how a full house will be. This place is known for the farm to table ingredients, and you can taste the freshness in their food, especially the homemade hummus and ricotta spreads they serve with the bread basket. While I didn’t order, I heard the boards on the appetizer menu are superb. The front of the hotel is a cozy and awesome bar area, with couches, tables and a wood burning fireplace. I seriously will be back for cocktails and another round of food!
Jessica C.
Place rating: 1 Staten Island, NY
Real C u next Tuesday fest in there. Went there last night a little after 11. Was completely ignored by servers the whole time. They can keep their hipster trust fund babies.
Amy N.
Place rating: 5 Newburyport, MA
Exceptional Christmas eve dinner. The cauliflower ‘pudding’ was memorable and the Amish half roasted chicken was by far, the tastiest I’ve ever had in a restaurant. The gnocchi was a huge hit, as was the meat and cheese board. Looking forward to a return visit!
Kim M.
Place rating: 5 Midtown West, Manhattan, NY
Everything was so DAMNGOOD. Lamb meatballs were the best I’ve ever had. Cauliflower custard with crispy kale — LICKEDDAPLATE. Shared the Lobster Squid Ink Bucatini & the Arctic Char with crispy broccolini in concord grape reduction. I kinda can’t even type all of this without drooling & wanting to go back immediately. Go!
Paige S.
Place rating: 2 Manhattan, NY
The food is delicious and the atmosphere is lovely but the service is so terrible! The hostess would not let us sit at our empty table a little early even though there were plenty of available, set tables and our table was ready. We had already ordered drinks at the bar and wanted to sit in our booth while we waited for the rest of our party so we didn’t even need our waiter. Once we were seated at the time of our reservation we sat at the table for 15 minutes without anyone coming over to take our friends drink orders. Even though the food is great and the space is beautiful the slow and awkward service was stressful and took away from the fun of the evening.
Sonia L.
Place rating: 5 Bronx, NY
Came with a group of 7 people for a birthday dinner. I thought all the pasta dishes were delicious and the staff were friendly. And yes, the cauliflower custard was interesting. Also they cut the cake for us at no cost. We recommend this place.
Will R.
Place rating: 1 Brooklyn, NY
The best thing about my experience at Margaux was my interactions with their beautiful hostess– light caramel skin and amazing white platinum curly hair. After seeing her it all went downhill from there. The service here is almost non existent. We were here for brunch. The space was empty. Empty. There were 4 waiters/servers. They were all hanging out at the bar. It took forever to get anything– water, food, the check. Food here is ok at best and downright absurd at worst. The only highlight was the cauliflower soup, it was very good. But items such as beet chips with lemon labaneh for $ 7? Really? First they aren’t good, then you barely get any. Ripoff. Lamb meatballs were served in a terrible tomato sauce that tasted of ketchup with some strange mustardy mint sauce on top of the whole mess. Gag. We thought dessert might turn the tide. Nope. Chocolate budino smothered in… Wait for it… Olive Oil. With sea salt all over it. A terrible ending to a terrible meal. We waited 12 minutes for our check. We asked multiple staff for it. My only redemption came upon exchanging goodbyes with the ethereal hostess.
Yael M.
Place rating: 1 Manhattan, NY
I went here for brunch on Sunday. The food was not good and there was NO one in the restaurant and it was so boring. I highly do NOT recommend this place.
Steve L.
Place rating: 3 Long Island City, NY
So I have to update this, since I was informed by the birthday girl that she asked for the seating arrangements(re couches, etc.) given the limited space, to which the establishment was very accommodating. She also arranged for a pre-set menu. So I can’t knock Margaux for that. Like I said, the burger was good and the server was rather attentive for a fairly large group. But, that bloody mary was the absolutely worst I’ve ever ever had. More like a rotten pickle-back. When it comes to brunch, those drinks serve an important function — so I’d advise on opting for the mimosa.
N R.
Place rating: 3 Manhattan, NY
Went for Saturday brunch… It was an ok experience. Pros: The restaurant itself was very pretty Cons: Food/service was only mediocre
Yan T.
Place rating: 4 Manhattan, NY
Very pretty and very pricey. I hear breakfast here is not too bad, though. I came in for a drink and enjoyed the ambiance most of all. The Marlton has a touch of that classic New York hotel gravitas more commonly found at an Uptown establishment, but the sleek, modern cocktail hangout is thoroughly Downtown in its sensibilities. The drinks were expensive(think any nice cocktail bar in New York), but they were pretty stiff. The bartenders were pleasant though my friend and I came in spoiled by lots of personalized attention at another haunt we’ve been frequenting. I would return to get to know the café/bar a little better.
Brittany F.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
I took advantage of the free continental breakfast during a recent stay at the Marlton. Service was pretty horrible and I had to flag someone down to order, to ask for the check etc. I love that they offered something other than pastries for the continental breakfast. I had the granola with fruit and yogart and it was top quality ingredients. It was a thick yogurt and a nice size especially considering it was free. Not enough US hotels give free breakfasts, and it’s usually the less expensive ones that do. So bizarre!
Joanie K.
Place rating: 3 Brooklyn, NY
Came in the dead of winter(ok so this review is really late) and sat in the dining room. Loved the décor — seating was gorgeous and everything seemed like a cozy nook. ORdered a bottle of wine, which was delicious. But that doesn’t really take much effort? service was fine. mostly because we didn’t ask for much. come early for a drink — there’s less people. and it’s cozy.
Benjamin K.
Place rating: 4 New York, NY
Review is for the bar. Cozy place. Not too crowded on a Thursday ar 7pm. Drinks are expensive(~15usd) but bartender was great. Cool spot. Especially in front of the fireplace.
Buo Z.
Place rating: 4 New York, NY
Nice ambiance. Surprisingly good food. Food: Fresh winter root vegetables: complimented the custard Cauliflower custard with crispy kale: heavy but delicious Fluke crudo: beautifully presented and delicious Lamb meatballs: mediocre Burrata with leeks: I hate leeks but the burrata was tasty and creamy Bucatini with lobster: spicy but delicious. The pasta was cooked perfectly — al dente. Risotto with mushroom: good Lamb chops: executed almost perfectly Lemon posset: best dessert of the ones we got Crostata: good Pineapple: mediocre
Margs K.
Place rating: 4 Los Angeles, CA
Lovely! An old friend took me here for an epic, «let’s catch-up on the last 3 years of our lives» kind of dinner, and it was perfect. I can’t really describe Margaux as a French restaurant, since there’s some decidely un-French menu options. I had the mushroom risotto with truffles and was impressed that they didn’t skimp on the truffles or portion size — there were truffles galore! The blood orange gelato was also really good — not too sweet, and I discovered what sunchokes are(almost like the crispy part of a french fry.) The service was also impeccable, and the whole place had a cool, cozy vibe.(And apparently romantic too, since there was a couple hard-core making out in the lobby lounge when we left.)