Nicola
Google
We visited Maison this evening and, unfortunately, it was a bit disappointing. We arrived as walk-ins and were told seats at the bar would open soon, but it ended up taking over an hour, and people who arrived after us were seated first. The staff was friendly but seemed green and unfamiliar with the menu, though we understand they only just opened. What really threw off the experience was an incredibly drunk woman at the bar next to us who was loud, disruptive, and bothering other guests before nearly falling asleep, yet staff continued to serve her drinks and didn’t seem to know how to handle the situation. For a wine bar, the wine list felt surprisingly short. And while the space itself is really beautiful, the food didn’t quite live up to our expectations—the oysters were tiny, the eel croquettes had only a small piece of eel on top with mostly béchamel inside, and the scallop crudo was served a bit too warm. We were especially hoping for something closer to their sister restaurant Lutèce, which we absolutely love for its unique flavors and thoughtful dishes. We’d be open to trying Maison again once they’ve had more time to settle in, but overall this first impression wasn’t the strongest.
