La Marmotte

The steak tartare and trout niçoise were amazing, duck cassoulet and cheese plate were alright. The service though was kind of hilarious. This place thinks they’re some fine dining experience but they’re the trashiest service I’ve had in a while. Our server was actually nice but droned on and on about how amazing and high class their food is which I found extremely tacky. At the end of the dinner a girl came up to us and told us verbatim “Have you paid? No rush but there are people waiting to eat here.” Not very representative of the fine dining experience they pretend to be and I genuinely hope a manager sees this so they can train their staff to behave properly.

Fantastic experience at this modern French Telluride institution. Very well trained, friendly and effective wait staff. Cozy indoor restaurant environment (heated glass Igloos outside also offer a unique dining experience). Enjoyed bone marrow (pictured), croquettes, curried mussels, Beef Bourguignon, Snake River ribeye steak, an apple tart and chocolate cheesecake mousse. House cocktails and wine selections were also first class. Coffee came in French presses of course. For everything in Telluride, cost was appropriate (diner for two plus tip was a little north of $400). Definitely one of Telluride's best. Adding to our fine dining rotation.

Met the chef. Young and inspired and obviously passionate about what he does. 3 courses for under 100$ is amazing in a ski town. Fantastic wine selection. Steak tartare was incredible, caramelized onions under the steak was a great and tasty surprise! Interior and exterior of restaurant was very pretty.

This was our first dining stop of the trip. We ate outside on the porch which was quiet and welcoming. All the food was great and dessert did not disappoint! Creme Brûlée is a must per my mom and I loved the chocolate and cheesecake.

Best restaurant in Telluride! I love the beef bourginon with fresh shaved white truffle and the hazelnut miam dessert. Elegant preparation and amazing flavors. The cocktails were SO good and our server was lovely.

My husband and I recently enjoyed our wedding dinner here. Everything was perfect - the service, atmosphere, the food, and drinks. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to have a nice dinner. Thank you La Marmotte for a great evening!

La Marmotte is another one of Telluride's best restaurants. Our overall experience tonight was outstanding all the way around. This place makes you feel like you're dining somewhere in the French Alps. It's a special place and highly recommended if you're looking for a unique meal in the town of Telluride.

Came here for our wedding (elopement) dinner. Researched many other restaurants in the area prior to making a reservation here and couldn’t have been happier with the outcome. They had us seated in the back corner where it was more private and intimate. They even brought us a complementary appetizer which was amazing. The wagyu tartar was awesome and so was the mushroom risotto. Mark (I believe was his name) helped us reserve the table months in advance and even helped when we called a few weeks prior to make sure we were still good. Thanks again for capping off a memorable day.

Stellar dining experience at this charming classic French restaurant in downtown Telluride. We sat outside where the weather was perfect and service was attentive. Our group started with the Charcuterie plate. I'm just now looking at the menu and apparently we ate chicken liver mousse. In all honesty, I probably wouldn't have chosen this bc of my preconceived idea of eating liver but is was flavorful and had a nice texture. The flavor was elevated by the mustard and radish. We also shared the marinated olives. I tried the heirloom tomatoes which were served with eggplant purée. So fresh and seasoned well. We shared the melt in your mouth wagyu steak. I couldn't add a picture because we devoured it! Lastly we had the vanilla bean crème brûlée. A perfect ending for a perfect meal.

Service was great, food is a miss. I don't understand how this place has so many good reviews, but looks like a change of ownership recently. The French onion soup was luke warm, lacked flavor, just a touch of cheese. Biggest disappointment is on a $95 prix fixe menu was the duck cassoulet that had maybe 2oz of shredded duck and 2 lbs of beans. Flavor was ok, but never have I had this dish without a full piece of duck and usually chunks of sausage. Dessert was fine if you like a tub of chocolate. Will not repeat unfortunately. Nothing I was served is anywhere in the realm of fine dining. Over priced and underseasoned. Maybe they are better in the off season.

Food was very good as was the wine by glass selection. Server was little overly chatty but nice and did offer good service. From the prix fixe, we started with an onion soup and market salad. Both were very nicely prepared and delicious. Onion soup is easy to make too salty, this wasn't and had very clean distinct flavors. For my main, I had the riz et champignons which is a mushroom risotto of sorts, excellent flavor and not heavy as a risotto can be. My wife had the trout which she enjoyed very much. We topped off desserts with chocolate and cherry clafoutis + the apple crumble. Nothing was left when we finished, super good. The black mark on the restaurant is a insulting 4% check add on for "employee health & housing". This added $10+/- to the check on a $95/pp prix fixe. This is not a cheap dinner. Don't insult your guests. Make the prix fixe $100 and be done with it. Adding 4% and asking for another 20-25% tip is obnoxious and why I won't return. Charge what you want to charge UP FRONT, don't nickel and dime us.

People with allergies BEWARE! We went to dinner last night, and the night started out great! Drinks were delicious, the restaurant was adorable, and the host was most welcoming. Things started going downhill when we started the appetizers. My boyfriend and I both have severe allergies (shellfish and tree nuts) and we informed our waitress at the start of the meal. When we received the steak tartare, it didn't look right and my boyfriend started to say that it felt "off" to him. Fast forward 15 min, and he starts having a full allergic reaction - tongue tingling, face bright red, trouble swallowing, tight chest, the works. We immediately asked the waitress about cross contamination with tree nuts, and she said that there was none so she didn't know what could've caused this. We took our remaining dinner to go (thankfully she was quick to box up our entree and dessert), and I hightailed it to a gas station to grab him some benadryl. The remaining of my night consisted of waking up every hour to check on him, giving him benadryl every few hours, and having my epi pen on the night stand in case his symptoms continued to get worse. I called La Marmotte when we got home, and left a voicemail informing them that it was definitely cross contamination and that I was very disappointed. I did get a call back today with an apology, but no acknowledgement as to what they could do to apologize. Thankfully we know what to do with severe allergic reactions, however I've never been to a restaurant as expensive as La Marmotte that didn't take cross contamination seriously. If you have any kind of allergies, I would say avoid this place at all costs so you don't potentially have a severe allergic reaction. Extremely disappointed since our experience started out great, and ended with a medical emergency and no thought as to how to apologize for our experience.

A friend wanted to eat in one of the glass igloos. She also reviewed the online menu, which sealed the deal with duck and Foie gras being posted. We rearranged our schedules to meet the restaurant's availability. This place has also gone prix fixe with a few items having an upcharge. The igloo was a cool experience. The dining menu does not match the online menu. Our server seemed a bit put out when we mentioned that the reason we came was because of the online menu. It wasn't the servers fault and we didn't grumble much about the issue, just stated that if the menu changes frequently the website person should make the updates. The rest of the service was great!!! Food was fine. I don't know there is a new chef, new management or what, but the restaurant and food are not the same as my last visit. In all fairness that was pre-Covid, but that trip ranked a 5 star service. Drink prices are crazy. I ordered a cognac French 75 and it is $30! That price is posted on the menu, but as it was a special occasion I splurged. It was good, but not $30 worth.

Note this very nice, classy, romantic restaurant is clearly popular and you def need reservations for dinner. BUT... we were lucky enough to walk in at sunset (8ish) to have our last hoorahh drink before heading home. We were welcomed with open arms and seated within minutes despite a sold out restaurant. Our waitress was gracious and kind. We quickly went from just drinks to dessert too once we saw the strawberry tarte on the menu- so good! Can't wait to come back to Telluride and have this place on our dinner reservations plan!

As an experienced Francophile, I can say this restaurant is well below average. Food was not very remarkable, prices were very remarkable. Not worth the price. Tried reservation for 7-7:30, nothing available after 6:00. Arrived at 6:00, with only one table occupied. Entire dinner was essentially in an empty restaurant, which I detest. Decor is sterile. Waiter was curt, bordering on rude. He does not speak French, as do I, but did not hesitate to correct my pronunciation of an incorrectly spelled menu item. Really? $90 non-refundable reservation, per person. They are just not that special. Save your money, not worth it.

Service was good, food was just OK, ambiance was lacking, and we were overcharged. We ended up spending $300+ (excluding gratuity) on dinner for 2. We each ordered the prix fixe menu, or 3 courses for $95 each. I had one glass of wine (at a whopping $25) and my husband had one beer at $10. Therefore you can imagine our surprise when the bill came. 95 * 2 = 190 + 25 + 10 should be closer to $225. We expressed our concern and the waiter explained certain items had an up charge. Ok... but the menu I had did not reflect these charges. They provided the wrong menu! Instead of honoring the price, they offered a bottle of wine. It being our last night and we are leaving at 6am, that was refused. Needless to say we will not return.

This place is a TOTALLY different place under new ownership than it was last time I came in 2020. And not in a good way. Like shockingly bad. The appetizers were edible, but everything else was not. DO NOT COME HERE. What makes matters worse - we told the head chef how bad our food was (none of us ate much of our entrees) and they didn't take a single dime off the $900 bill. Honestly one of the worst experiences we've ever had dining out. Waiter Oliver was fine. Used to be our favorite place in town for Christmas dinner. Again, don't go. Chicken - too salty to eat Gnocchi - terrible. No sauce. Trout - soggy Beef - way too salty and no sauce. Just fat. Lard all over the place. Tartare - egg was so big that it made the entire thing a soup. Gross.

Incredible evening at La Marmotte last night! Service was wonderful! Thank you Jordan and Mark. We sat in an alpine globe while it was snowing outside and got to play our own music. It was so magical. The food was impeccable! The best meal we had in Telluride. Got the oysters, mussels, trout and beef. Everything was Amazing!!!

We had reservations here on Friday night of our ski trip. We really enjoyed our private dinning in our own outdoor "pod". We started with some amazing champagne and bone marrow. Steak tartar didn't disappoint either! The hubs and I shared the beef bourgeois. Finished off with delicious creme brûlée. The pod was heated and had a blue tooth speaker.

Delectable French cuisine. The globes outside are so cute in winter for dinner and even had Bluetooth speakers. The French onion soup was cheesy, the bone marrow was delicious and the Coq Au Vin was out of this world. They were doing the set 3 course menu per person and had one of the most unique crème brûlées I've ever had for dessert.

We went to Marmotte tonight for the first time. The food and service was very good. I have to say though that an incident that left a bad taste in my mouth. I left a yeti cup by my table. I went back in person an hour later and it was gone apparently, I guess a staff person pilfered it as it was near closing time and no one else was seated near us. Only 30 bucks but really sucks.

Fabulous setting (sat in one of the globes), fabulous cuisine and wine, fabulous and attentive service! Worth every penny. Our server, Zach, was amazing. Manager (Mark) visibly but unobtrusively in control. Sea Bass and Trout were delicious. We received two complimentary glasses of champagne since we were celebrating our anniversary. Great evening. Simply perfect in every way!

Great dining experience! We came here for dinner and were lucky enough to sit in an alpen globe. Food and wine were fantastic! Service was amazing.

If you are looking for great food with a local vibe, this is the place for you. The food is so amazing and done so well. The steak tartare is so good and the pre fixe menu is outstanding. We have never had trout so lemony and delicious. The bread is also out of this world. Come hungry. My husband enjoyed the flat liners as well. We sat in a globe outside with a Bluetooth speaker so we could play our own tunes. Shout out to the chefs as they are the bomb. We will be back!

I took 10 of my friends to this restaurant on January 2. I have been to this restaurant before. I have been a resident of Telluride for 26 years. We ordered oysters as an appetizer and only four people ate the oysters. Out of the four people who ate the oysters - we all got oyster poisoning. Two of us ended up in the emergency room, and the other two of us were sick for two days straight not being able to keep anything down. When I went to go talk to the manager about it, he told me that he would research into it and that was it. He would not help me further and told me to leave the restaurant - he walked me to the door. We spent over $2000 at night that dinner And this was the hospitality we received back from management. On top of all of this, I left a bag that was given to me as a birthday gift worth $300 and I called the same night to make sure they kept the bag. But since I was in the emergency room, I was unable to get it the next day. Someone took it After the fact I called management to save the bag for me. I would not recommend going to this restaurant, especially with their seafood and level of service. If you want overprice trash French food and If you want to vomit and purge you should go. On top of everything, I also brought in my doctors note describing that I had oyster poisoning and management seemed not to care, but rather tell me that they sell over 400 oysters a day. And told me to my face pretty much that it was none of their issues.

Went here for a special occasion. They had a 3 course specail for 95 per person. Food was really good, but unfortunately my dish was a bit too salty. Would still give it another try!

What a disappointing experience. We made reservations 10 weeks in advance for one of the private globes, but were told upon arrival that the globes weren't available and had been "booked for weeks". It was very dismissive. No apology or anything. After starting off with this sour note, we were continually treated as if we didn't belong. The staff is very pretentious and acts as if you're lucky to be dining there. If you're not well versed in French wine, don't dare ask a question because you'll receive an eye roll. To cap off the evening, we were overcharged on the bill by $100 when we tried to split it three ways. This was corrected after we addressed it, but the explanation was suspicious. The only reason this isn't a 1 star review is because the food is decently tasty. Not nearly worth the price, but good nonetheless. Avoid this place if you value decent service or appropriately priced food.

La Marmotte is absolutely the finest in Telluride. From the oysters mignonette to dessert, everything was top-notch. The melon gazpacho was so refreshing , the risotto with fresh peas and mushrooms delicious... everything was outstanding, full of complex but subtle flavors. And the desserts!...save room, because they are original and artfully presented. Service is attentive and perfectly timed; the atmosphere is delightful...Don't miss this restaurant!

We were looking forward to eating at La Marmotte for over a month and it did not disappoint! The service was the best I've seen anywhere - keeping the table spotless, filling our water glasses, checking in without being overbearing. We got the bone marrow to start. That and the house made bread were incredible. We then did the $80 prix fix menu. To begin we got the fois gras and the sausage - outstanding! I actually think these were the stars of our meal. For entrees my husband got lamb and I got the Chicken Ballantine - made with fresh pasta and morels! It was amazing. To finish I got the creme brûlée and it was excellent. Couldn't recommend what we had more! Thank you La Marmotte for a great night!

Used to love this place before covid - after covid they started a prix fixe menu only - will not go back

Fabulous ambience, waitstaff and food. Mark, Toby, and Maggie are phenomenal assets to this establishment. Could not have been more happier with my experience there! We loved the wine, rib eye risotto, very special chocolate crêpe dessert. Toby, the bar tender was so accommodating along with Mark the maître d'. Maggie, the executive chef, was so nice to spend so much time with us and share how there is so much local to prepare over the top meals. Please be sure to have a reservation.

Weird night for La Marmotte. The computers were down so they couldn't accept credit cards. When we walked in, the guy at the check in was less then friendly and just said "you will need to go the atm." When asked where the atm was he said, well I will have to ask where the atm is. Just odd given his insistence that we needed to get cash ASAP. We ended up sitting down and we greeted by a much friendlier staff. The food was good. I've been here before and the food has been better, but it always good. The atmosphere is neat, it's located in the old ice storage for the town. The week we went, the weather was warm during the day and cold at night causing the outside area to be a sheet of ice. They weren't really helping with the situation so it was an adventure trying to get form the street to the front door with a few 70+ year old people. Again, I think it was a weird night. The man who sat us down wasn't even the usual manager who came by later and was extremely nice and apologetic and even mentioned that we could come back the next day to pay. I will likely be back. Always solid food and friendly (for the most part) attentive service.

Without a doubt the BEST overall fine dining experience in Telluride. I throw in fine dining because I love the overall experience at THERE bar as well. However, the quality of the food, the ambiance and our waiter (can't remember the name-Male who surfs the Great Lakes in winter) was educated and engaged in our dining experience. The French onion soup is better than anything I've tasted in the United States. The restaurant is not inexpensive, but its on par with The National (bartender there is a bitter employee), Allreds, 227 South Oak and the like. Both aforementioned restaurants are excellent but La Marmotte is extra special. The new owner has injected the restaurant with the highest caliber employees and ingredients. Don't skip this place if you desire fine dining in Telluride.

wow!! just wow. so delicious. service was wonderful, the live music was jiving, and the food was to kill for. thank you for making our trip to telluride so memorable. absolutely perfect.

Will definitely be back! The most amazing service (especially the manager, Mark!), beautiful ambiance, and delicious food. Thanks for the incredible time! We came twice during our long weekend.

Atmosphere and service are excellent. Unfortunately, the food is only slightly above average fare which would be great, however they are doing a fixed price menu at $95 per person. This includes 3 small courses. The food is simply not worth it. By the time you add wine or any up charges you will be paying around $150 per person. This is not a Michelin Star restaurant and they should not charge like they are at that level. Further, not all of the selections were available (the best ones). This is purely an example of limited seating due to Covid restrictions and a restaurant trying to recoup at the expense of the patrons. Specifically, the short ribs were dry and salty, the coq au vin was good, the fish was average. Up charge for oyster appetizer. Included appetizers and deserts were meh. The wine was advertised and priced as a 2017, but delivered as a 2018. No apologies. Was a very special place, but the food and lack of attention to detail does not make this a fine dining establishment. Finally, the owner was a bit rude upon our arrival and another employee had to step in and take care of us. We were being extremely polite. Maybe he can as having a bad day. He stopped by every table to check on them but ours? We have been there many times but will no longer endorse or return to this restaurant.

We have been eating in Telluride restaurants for many years and tonight's meal at La Marmotte was one of the very best! Summer prix fixe is $80 for three generously sized courses. Given the high cost of food right now, we thought it was very reasonably priced. The new decor is elegant and spare and the space was nice and quiet. My trout was incredible, as was my appetizer and dessert. All staff were very professional and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant in Telluride.

If you're seeking a special experience, this is it. The ambiance and decor top notch. Three course meal you customize for a flat per person amount unless you upgrade. We supplemented with the fromage appetizer. The salade maison and barrata salad with snap peas both fresh and wonderful. We both opted for the poulet basquaise entree which was pretty good. Chicken on the bone if you're into that. Needed a little more flavor. For dessert the olive oil cake with honey ice cream and the gateau basque (with hazelnut chocolate filling). The service was high class as was the wine we chose. It was a great experience on our Colorado honeymoon tour.

Such a sweet place. Very inviting with pine ceilings and exposed brick walls. Walk in past the adorable small bar, and towards the back for the dining room. Several servers welcomed us, delivered water, bottled and sparkling followed by a speedy drink order. Entrees were beautifully plated and very flavorful. We each ordered a different dish and they were all excellent. Always my fav-homemade apple torte with fig ice cream. Yum

We unfortunately didn't get to eat dinner here but we sat at the bar and I have to say that the staff at this restaurant made us want to come back. We won't get to on this trip but we will definitely visit this place again just for the staff.

My sister and I had an exceptional experience at La Marmotte! We sat in an outdoor igloo and were given a speaker to create our own musical ambience. Jordan was our cool, friendly and knowledgeable server! The onion soup was unbelievable and also the trout was outstanding. Crème brûlée was memorable. The portions were just right and again, exceptional service. My favorite restaurant experience over that long weekend in Telluride!

Wonderful ambiance and great food. But the best part is Chef Maggie. My husband is on a special diet and she personally attended to us and made sure that his entire meal suited his needs and it was delicious! Service is incredible!

Amazing friendly staff, excellent service and wonderful food. We went during happy hour and really enjoyed our experience at this quaint restaurant.

This place though I'm rating low was a fun experience. The manager isn't friendly, we were given a reservation with a strict window of an hour and and a half that we were told would be followed.Our waitress Jennifer was such a doll. Definitely the best part of our evening. She deserves all kudos for our experience. The bubbles are fun and different. It would be fun in the snow! There is plenty of heat and a speaker to connect t to for music. Our food was good but not great. Our drinks were just ok. For the money ( I think it was over 300) there are better places to eat in Telluride minus the bubble atmosphere.

We celebrated our ten-year wedding anniversary here and it exceeded our expectations! We'd eaten here two years ago for our anniversary and came back because it was such an awesome experience. Monica, our waitress, was fabulous. She was attentive, thoughtful and offered 5-star service. She truly made us feel special. The food, oh my goodness, the food! We started with the escargot. It was cooked to perfection, buttery and garlicy. The rustic bread was excellent for sopping up the butter. Next was the French onion soup. The onions were caramelized and sweet, the broth tasted homemade and as if it had been simmering all day. Delicious. My husband had the mushroom gnocchi and I had the lobster pasta. Both were rich, made with high-end ingredients and cooked with an expert hand. They were generous with the black truffles and lobster in our respective dishes. Finally, was dessert. We had the peach cobbler, which was served warm, à la mode. The kitchen even took the time to put a candle and write out "10" in chocolate sauce. It was such a nice touch. Every single thing about our experience was five-star. Every encounter we had with the wait service was lovely, the food outstanding, and the atmosphere intimate. It made the 8-hour drive to Telluride worth it! I cannot recommend this place enough.

Wow was this place amazing. The cocktails were fabulous, the food among the best in town, and Telluride is full of great restaurants. The service was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere warm and cozy and again the drinks and food were innovative and perfectly executed. In a town with a number of great spots for food this place stands out.

I'd give this ten stars if I could. The service was incredible, right from the start they welcomed us, made us feel comfortable and happy. They were slammed but that didn't make any difference, it was if we were the only table, that's how attentive and special our service felt. And the food.... Wow! They have a fixed tasting menu for $80 per person, which looking back, seems like a steal for Telluride. The appetizers, steak tartare and bursts with English peas were heavenly. I had the local Trout with almonds, my husband has the Coq au Vin, both superb. And of course the creme brûlée was outstanding. They paired a couple of fantastic wines with each course, and they were delicious. A little bit of sticker shock at $28 a glass but hey, it's Telluride, it's a somewhat fancy place, and by golly, I'm worth it!!! Highly recommend! This was one of the highlights of our return back to Telluride. Merci beaucoup La Marmotte! We will be back.

First time in Telluride and this was the first place we ate at. Absolutely delicious! Small and secluded which was also a great added bonus. Service was amazing. We are now at day 6 after eating at majority of the places this town has to offer - I 100% would say La Marmotte is my favorite !! Crab dip and Lobster pasta... to die for.

My husband and I came here for a date night. It's a very small and cute place. Just like everywhere else in Telluride it was also a million degrees inside. I was sitting next to a sliding glass door and it was all I could do to not open it. We started with the charcuterie plate and the steak and eggs. The charcuterie was delicious. The steak and eggs were good too but I wanted there to be a bit more devil in the eggs. My husband got the lamb shank and I got the duck for dinner. We were surprised at the portion sizes as my husband barely finished and I could not. Both dishes were very good. We did get a dessert though I'm blanking on what it was. Very good all in all.

We came for a later dinner and sat at a table in the bar. The staff was very friendly and attentive, even for our waiter who was also tending the bar.it was a 3 course prefix menu and the selections were good. Portion sizes were larger than expected and it was filling. The overall experience was excellent and would recommend to anyone visiting Telluride- Mark was amazing and a true asset to the business and community.

Our favorite restaurant during a 6 day stay in Telluride! The restaurant is cozy and the staff make you feel so welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed our dishes and dessert, the wine recommendation was excellent as well! We will be back next time we are in Telluride!

Could not be happier with the service and cuisine here. Was a beautiful establishment and we just had the best time here. The food was outstanding and like I'd never seen before. The outdoor globe seating was also very nice for a group, definitely would return. It was an amazing experience!

This was a great experience. La Marmotte seemed immune to the staffing crisis in Telluride and service was perfect at every step. Cocktails were delicious, wine list was well balanced and thoughtful and even though this was Telluride AND this is a very high end place, not paralyzing. The pre-fix menu was eclectic, fresh and every entree was amazing- muscles, trout and pork. Deserts were perfect as well. Will absolutely come back.

Underwhelmed...My husband and I ate here last night. I knew it was expensive but had good reviews so we were excited to celebrate our anniversary here. We were asked upon booking what we were celebrating, why I don't know it wasn't acknowledged... Food was a little too oily for my taste, the chef obviously likes to add olive oil to everything when plating... I had the asparagus, egg and black truffle appetizer which tasted good although this is where I noted a lot of oil used, even though my husband's french onion soup was very flavourful he felt it was a little oily. Then the lamb chops i had were well cooked and beautifully presented. The garnish was a pesto with basil which in my opinion did not accentuate the meal as it needed something with a little more acid or sweet but perhaps that is me. My husband however had scallops- not sure how they are locally sourced! But anyway, tasted good but absolutely an appetizer size- 2.5 scallops on a small plate for $39. All in all over priced and moderate food and service.

We love La Marmotte - we come every time we are in Telluride. It's extremely cozy, the food is delicious, the wine list is excellent, and we love the kitchen "overhead." I had a lobster pasta and there and I'm still thinking about how much lobster they put in there, days later. Some places load you up with pasta (which costs them almost nothing and still fills you up), but not La Marmotte. La Marmotte knows how to create a great dining experience with some delicious food. We'll be back next year!

My mother, father and I ate here last night to celebrate mother's day and my birthday. The waitress brought complimentary glasses of champagne for my mother and I. For cocktails, we had ginger margaritas and a pear vodka champagne mix. All of the drinks were spectacular! We also had water glasses that never went empty. A man came by whenever they were half way down and topped them off. Wonderful! The dinner is a 3 course meal for $39. I started out with the goat cheese tart, which was amazing! My father had the soft shell crab, which was also amazing, and my mother had the pork belly and lentils which in my opinion, was just OK. The lentils were under cooked and the pork belly was under seasoned. Marmotte also had a fresh oyster special for the night so we ordered a half dozen and sucked them down! For dinner, I had the Coq Au Vin, which was absolutely delicious! However, there were a few minor flaws. The pearl onions were not properly peeled. I had to pick chunks of papery onion skin from my food. There was also a lot of gristle on the chicken as it was not fully trimmed. My father had the buffalo ribeye, also quite tasty and my mother had the Parmesan crusted lamb shank, which was very tender and a joy to taste. By the time desert rolled around, my mother and i were so full that we just had more cocktails in place of our desert. It was a martini called a "Flatliner" and it was fabulous! The drink contained Bailey's, vanilla vodka and espresso. It was the perfect blend sprinkled with fresh nutmeg on top. My father had the fried bananas, in which we all took tastes. The bananas and the Flatliner martinis were the perfect end to a fantastic meal! The service was spectacular. Our waitress took great care of us and we had a wonderful time. Thank you, Marmotte, for a fabulous dining experience!

Go somewhere else. I have never left a negative review for a restaurant. Also, we always leave 20%, and we did tonight too. We've lived and traveled all over the world, and this was a terrible experience for fine dining. To the restaurant's credit, they comped some of our bill. At least for us, we are willing to pay for good food and a great experience, which wasn't provided tonight. We don't want a couple of comped cocktails, we want a great dinner experience. We made reservations. Ten minute wait once we arrived...no problem whatsoever, as the place was busy. I want to reiterate, we are generally happy and positive people. A little wait or other issues, no problem! Unfortunately, that's where the many problems started. Our hostess told us she would sit us at a table two feet from the door and right next to the bar. Mind you, it's about 10 degrees outside. Very cold. I asked if we could move tables, or wait longer for a table actually inside the place to open. Hostess coldly replies, "This is what we have available." Ok, more on that later. We sit at the cold entrance-table. Wait 20 minutes without menus or even a simple acknowledgement from the waitstaff. The place is busy since it is Friday night, so people waiting for their table to open are standing around our table, leaving the door open to the 10 degree weather outside. People are standing right next to us throughout our meal (our view was mostly people's backsides) and someone even sat at my seat when I went to the restroom. Wife had to tell her that she was sitting at our dinner table. Although I haven't been there in 10 years, Applebee's doesn't even sit you in the WAITING AREA. Come on. As we wait, order and eat, we notice tables opening at the main area of the restaurant. "This is what we have available" becomes less and less believable as the dinner goes on. Worse yet, our food was forgettable at a memorable price. Not terrible, but not great either. Oysters and wine were great, but the restaurant has little to do with that other than carrying it out. Recommendation to the restaurant: get rid of the cold entrance table. It's that simple. Recommendation to travelers looking for a good meal: if you arrive and they still have the cold entrance table immediately to your right upon entrance, politely leave and head on down to Brown Dog Pizza for a more enjoyable experience. Even if you don't sit there, the table is representative of the experience.