La Grenouille
Permanently Closed
Exquisite French cuisine, romantic ambiance, and lavish floral displays
Exquisite French cuisine, romantic ambiance, and lavish floral displays
"A historic French restaurant in Midtown, famous for celebrity patrons and power lunches since 1962, closed due to building issues and family struggles." - Emma Orlow
"The famed French restaurant La Grenouille has been closed since June when it shuttered due to a gas leak. (It briefly reopened in November.) The building at 3 E. 52nd Street, near Fifth Avenue, where La Grenouille has operated since 1962, is now up for sale with an asking price of $15 million, Curbed reports. In recent years, the original owners’ sons, Charles and Philippe Masson, have been engaged in a bitter feud over control of the restaurant. Charles, the manager for decades, stepped away from the restaurant in 2014; Philippe has been running the business since then." - Luke Fortney
"In the 90s, La Grenouille was the place to see and be seen in NYC. Now, it’s a fascinating relic that doubles as low-key time travel. The dining room is wild and wonderful, with exuberant floral displays and entirely too many mirrors in the bathrooms. It’s worth noting that it’s the kind of place where jackets are required, so dress accordingly. Stick to French classics and you’ll have a good meal here. The grand marnier souffle is one of our all-time favorite desserts." - carina finn koeppicus
"My father's very first job in New York City was at La Grenouille, a legendary restaurant that continues to thrive today." - MICHELIN Guide
"La Grenouille reopened on Friday at 3 E. 52nd Street, between Madison and Fifth avenues. The famed French restaurant, which has been open at this address since 1962, closed in June due to a gas leak in the building, according to the New York Post. The restaurant is once again open Tuesday to Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m." - Luke Fortney