Margaux

Well..this was one those not too great experiences but then someone saves the day kind of thing?? Came in here just because of how cozy it looks from outside. Walked in, server sees me by the podium and walks away. I wanted to really try the place so I chased after him and asked to be seated. He looked bothered, but got a better attitude a bit later. I get it: We all have bad days and dealing with the public is a pain! But then he went MIA. Gustavo, the bus boy/waiter saved the day. He took care of me and was on top of service one. A new waiter came in and was friendly though. The pros: beautiful space...the cons: innatentive service, average food, and unimpressive cocktails (Not everyone knows how to incorporate mezcal into a cocktail without overwhelming). Wanted to love this place, but can't recommend in good faith..

Came here for post-work drinks with coworkers on a Tuesday evening. We sat in the front lounge area near the fireplace. It’s a really cute place. It feels like the library of an old school mansion. The wait service was not the best. They seemed annoyed to have to take our order. The French fries were pretty tasty though. Probably won’t come back. The cocktails were over $15 and not that great.

This is my favourite spot in West Village. The food is always delicious, service is always top notch and the ambience is always warm and welcoming. The lobby is stunning, adding to the overall charm of the place. A must-visit!

We had a great experience dining here, starting with the warm and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is beautifully designed, creating a comfortable yet chic setting that's perfect for a relaxing meal. Our server, Gustavo, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made sure we had everything we needed and offered great recommendations that really enhanced our meal. The food was delicious, with fresh ingredients and thoughtful presentation. Every dish we tried was flavorful and satisfying, making it a memorable dining experience. Overall, Margaux is a solid choice for anyone looking for a great meal in the city, with excellent service to match. We’ll definitely be back!

Want to like this place but far too many issues. The burger bun was stale, tough and inedible. the service was horrid. They brought entrees from another table to Our table during our appetizers. We asked for side salads with burgers and got fries. Everything was slow. Scallops were good. Bucatini was ok, a bit over cooked and limp. The winter salad was the highlight, standing out in a mediocre experience.

Reviews are stale! Grand reopening 3 weeks ago is a grand success. Chef F. is spectacular! Server Saxon is the man!

Really enjoyed the food and the vibe - the scallops and the burrata were delicious, and their honey and ricotta shared plate was great too. Definitely on the pricier side though.

I visited this cafe today with my friends, and I loved it. The service was great. They are very cordial and polite (the waiters). I ordered the only burger they had on the menu, & it was very delicious. I recommend anyone to visit the restaurant. ( My apologies for the blurry photos. My camera was acting weird)

Service: Great! Servers are so attentive and don't skip a beat. Ambiance: Cozy and spacious enough to accommodate big groups. Food: Subpar. The mains are okay but the vegetable sides are SAD. We got like 4 pieces of artichoke (probably one artichoke quartered) and 3 pieces of the squash blossoms... Arugula salad was probably the biggest dish. Honestly wouldn't recommend for family style because the serving sizes are all over. If you go, get your own entree.

The highlight of this place was the staff. So nice, so on top of things and just all around exactly what you would hope for. The sandwich we had was nice, but could have done with more burrata. Fries were great. It's a cute place to come and work as there is no rush for you to leave.

***Breakfast Review Only, Great Portion, Decent Service*** I really enjoyed the brunch service here. I ordered the avocado toast and it was a good portion size; I was definitely very full afterwards. Decently priced and the service was good for our large party. I would definitely come back!

I had to give this place a full 5 stars. While the food and drinks were good, they weren't necessarily spectacular, what really stood out was the staff. They were incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to make me and my bereavement group feel comfortable and welcome. It was such a lovely afternoon spent in a cozy, charming setting, and I would definitely return in a heartbeat, especially on a cool, moody day.

We met up with 2 guests staying at the hotel for breakfast. The food was very good, with excellent service. One of our friends has some food allergies (gluten and nuts). This place is a mecca for folks with food challenges - super accommodating with many options for everyone. Good choice.

Good food, nice hotel restaurant, friendly servers. Which there were more menu options that are vegetarian or non pork and meat. I will return.

Food and drinks are decent for this cozy venue. If possible, sit in the more living/bar area vs the dining room. The ambiance is much better and the service is almost negligible in the dining area (I've been there before where they clearly forgot about us). Good, hearty burger and they let you sub for side salads. Good wine selection as well.

Great, service!!!I love it everytime I come. I highly recommend and incredible food!!! Also the waiter Juan is awesome.

This time I was here for dinner, with a group of friends. The space is pretty and warm, just like I remembered. We started with a nice bottle of North Fork red from Shinn Estate -- props for having a good selection of local wines. For apps, we shared a large "Farmer's Board," with 4 veggie-friendly dips: -Red Quinoa Tabouli, Kale Harissa -Spicy Smashed Sweet Potato -Avocado Hummus -Beets, Grains of Paradise All the dips were wonderful, and the spicy sweet potato and beets really stood out. For mains, the ladies ordered a veggie pasta while the men ordered steak -- New York Strip, I believe. A wise decision, though squid ink bucatini also looked interesting. Margaux is one of the better hotel restaurants I have been to. Be wary of your tab, which can run very, very long.

I just waited forty minutes for someone to take my order--at which point, after a number of the waitstaff passed by with evidently zero interest in staking my order, I couldn't take any more and my friend and I left. No one seemed to notice. Very odd experience. Nice place, but....nope.

Service was the worst I've ever experienced in my entire life. The manager was part of the problem. I asked him to take a plate away from the table and he stared at me like I betrayed his family. The waiter never said a word to us either. The food was extremely over priced and terrible. do not come here if you are looking for a nice meal.

Cute homey spot. Both food and service were alright. The good- Grilled mozzarella with lemon was pretty good. The touch of lemon was refreshing. Smoked Salmon Tartar was tasty but an expected flavor. The not so good- Kale Salad was tasteless. Turkey meatballs was weird. Service was little forgetful. Forgot our wine, forgot when we asked for menu again. Cocktails were good and lots of options!

I would go to Margaux way more often if my finances allowed because their turkey meatballs won me over. The first time I went, I was surprised they had turkey meatballs because typically restaurants mix their meats to include pork. The rigatoni and meatballs were *chef's kiss.* The decor makes me feel like I'm in a European restaurant and I love it. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean which makes for a comfortable atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

I liked the atmosphere a lot more than the food, but Margaux, located in The Marlton Hotel (a new discovery for me), served as a solid spot to grab a bite and then chill at the hotel lobby. The mood and vibe was definitely cozy and inviting. Service was about average. I started with crisp Rose which was quite good. I think--from what I read--the menu changes and that could be true as I didn't see the Eggplant Parm on the menu. We started with the Farmer's Board which was really good. It included sea salt crackers (more like a focaccia style in my opinion) accompanied by very delicious vegetarian spreads such as red quinoa tabouli, kale harissa, spicy smashed sweet potato, avocado hummus, beets, grains of paradise. The spicy sweet potato was my favorite. For main we shared the Eggplant Parmigiana which was not too flavorful (average) and Red Quinoa plate with spring onions, broccoli di cicco, asparagus and heirloom carrots. This also was not too memorable. Overall, the experience and the space was nice and I would consider returning to try something else on the menu and/or dessert.

Sweet spot. Come for the ambiance and the drinks not necessarily the food. Waiters are either super nice or super checked out. I have a soft spot for this place because it's darling and charismatic. The cheese plate is very simple and not that great

Dirty. Excessively slow service. Restaurant was maybe 30% full when I showed up, and they sat me at a table that hadn't been cleared of dishes from the last person. I was not presented with the menu that is posted online (which was the menu I had come for). My table was grimy and the bathrooms smelled of urine. Not. Good.

If you are looking for a casual, idiosyncratic place to hang out, have a bite or a drink, this place is incredibly relaxed and cute. The chicken paillard is a great deal.

Cocktails here are $14-15, but they sound better than they taste. The Perfect G&T tasted like a G&T and wasn't bad by any means, it just wasn't anything to write home about or drop $15 (plus tax and tip) on. "Perfect" it was not. The Strictly Prickly was similarly good-not-amazing. The real draw here is the wood-paneled loungey ambiance, not the cocktails. Maybe stick to beer or well drinks, and nurse them while you and your friend or date soak it in. While the front rooms and bar area were poppin', with every seat taken, the restaurant was spacious and mostly empty. Not ghostly-empty, but nice and intimate. We didn't have to raise our voices to be heard, which is a rarity in restaurants downtown. The food was, on the whole, really tasty. The tagliatelle wasn't anything special, but my friend loved her steak and both desserts were tasty. The coffee was surprisingly good, and I really appreciated that they not only had nondairy milk but didn't charge extra for it! Our server was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and really sweet. All the waitstaff were really helpful, from clearing dishes to keeping our water glasses full to showing us where the restroom is. We were easily there for two hours, and never felt rushed to leave, even after we'd finished eating.

Cutest interior and they did a good job with their covid outdoor area. The dining-wear is also lovely. Try any of their roses. Food is good, but the ambiance is what keeps me going back.

Two most recent reviews summed up our recent experience -decent food, nice ambiance but HORRIBLE service. Clearly under staffed. Took 18 minutes until we chased down a waiter to take our order and the restaurant was quite empty at our lunch time. Our party did NOT get served at the same time. 20 minutes between when first and last serving came out. The poor service and cavalier attitude of the server will and should cause this restaurant to fail and close. Such a missed opportunity. A shame.

Didn't have a lot of options for dinner on Christmas Day in terms of finding places that were open. Was hesitant about booking this place. Update: it did not disappoint. Had a few Manhattans that warmed me right up. Solid kale salad with salmon and the boyfriend had brisket over garlic polenta. Absolutely delicious. Service was solid and would definitely go back. Great date spot, dim lighting and spacious.

I am stunned to see that Margaux only has three stars. It's a good thing that I discovered this restaurant in a twist of fate - I happened to be staying in The Marlton Hotel - because had I seen the Yelp rating, I wouldn't have given it a chance. I've been here six times now. First of all, the menu changes weekly, and the dishes are so fresh that I think of Margaux as a farm-to-table restaurant. Consider the "Farmer's Board," for example, featuring sea salt crackers, spicy smashed sweet potato, avocado hummus, and beets sprinkled with grains of paradise. Or the spicy Lacinato Kale Salad, which I always order even though I can't stand salads - grated parsnip, jalapenos, olive oil, lemon, sunflower seeds. What really steals the show, however, is the Squid Ink Bucatini, served with Maine lobster and seasoned with Calabrian chilies. Make sure you have the appetite because the bucatini pasta is thick! If you plan to eat lighter, I suggest the classic Spaghetti Pomodoro, which will satiate the faintest pings of hunger and leave you with a happy stomach. (In other words: Have you ever had trouble sleeping because you ate healthily but your soul was still hungry for some real flavor? I guarantee this will not happen if you eat at Margaux). The food is healthy and ingredients freshly sourced, yet you won't feel like you're depriving yourself at all. By the way, the best kept secret at Margaux is the wide range of ice cream flavors on the dessert menu - this ice cream is FANTASTIC. You must give it a whirl, even in the dead of winter (the ambiance itself is very warm and cozy to compensate for the cold scoops). When I went last weekend, I actually ordered the pumpkin cheese cake, which came with a scoop of bourbon ice cream. Baller.

My wife and I came with my daughter for brunch. My daughter recommended this place. It's in the Marlton Hotel. Our reservations were for 1:00 pm. We were seated immediately. Our waiter Leonard quickly came to the table to take our order. We started with s plank of quinoa, sweet potato spread, guacamole and a one more. It was served with some flat crackers. I was sure if you were supposed to mix the quinoa snd one if the spreads together on your cracker. The quinoa seemed an odd mix with the other spreads. I had a turkey sandwich with the trimmings on focaccia bread. It was a good sandwich. I daughter ordered the soup of the day and I'm not sure what my wife had other than she enjoyed it. When you enter the hotel from the street you go to the right to go to the front desk. You turn to the left to go to the restaurant and pass through a sitting area with couches and chairs. This area was pretty empty when we arrived however, when we left it was packed. I understand they the hotels chic place to stay. The

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

What a joy it is to be able to go to a hotel in your own town and be treated like a guest! I loved eating here - the waitstaff was extremely kind and professional. I had the spaghetti, which was delicious, although a surprisingly small portion size. And you absolutely cannot find scenery as beautiful as this just anywhere. I highly recommend sitting in the greenshouse area. I came alone, which was extremely pleasant, and many others were alone as well, with some working on laptops. If you can't get a spot in the greenhouse, the indoor seating is VERY soft and comfortable.

Took a while to order. Food came out before appetizer and appetizer (burrata) looked ripped apart and was obviously frozen, taste was not good. (Luckily it was comped because I would not have paid for this). My friends steak was over cooked and served on a dirty cutting board. Dirty utensils were given to us as well. I can only imagine what the kitchen is like. Do not recommend!Communication is bad here and fridge was "not working". I feel sick.

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.)

Stopped by Margaux for a drink in this cold and windy weather with my friend following his recommendation. I loved the place since I stepped in. However; the service leaves a lot to be desired. We sat in front of the bar, we were not immediately acknowledged, waitress came, with ONE menu, we had to take turns. Hot toddy and a Cosmo we asked, which by the way came in different moments. hot toddy was fine as for the Cosmo, it just tasted like a sweet lemonade, I requested a waiter to change it, as we rarely saw our waitress, somebody came (think the manager) to confirm my cosmo, then waitress came and took it, they made another one, much better. The bartender politely came to check on us and the new cosmo which I gladly appreciated. We only had the pleasure to see our waitress a couples of times , dropping the check was one of them and just to discover that she just had charged me house premium vodka which she never asked on the first place what kind of vodka I wanted, she just assumed I wanted the priciest vodka on the menu! I felt ripped off. What a shame as it is a beautiful, classy, quiet restaurant bar.

This restaurant is really charming and lovely; the ambience is great; it feels a secret little pocket in NYC. The food is okay, albeit overpriced compared to similar tastiness at other restaurants, especially in the area. We both had burgers from the lunch menu. The service is sloooooooooooooow. Super slow. Our server and busser were really nice, but it seemed like they were understaffed. I never noticed anybody just hanging out -- but there simply were too few people working to attend to the lunch crowd. Again, once we were able to flag them down, they were lovely and friendly, but it was tough to flag them down.

I like this place- the service was consistent, very friendly, and attentive. Brunch of mimosa and crocque madame was delicious (albeit cold). I'd try it again to dine in the garden!

While the food was OK (not great) the service was lack luster. We were greeted by a very unfriendly host. Our waiter was nice but completely inattentive. We had to flag him down to ask for additional drinks or water and this was while he was conversing with other waitstaff so it wasn't due to the restaurant being too busy. I work in an industry where we have to take clients out frequently and will say, this is not the place if you want to make a good impression with clients or anyone for that matter. As a native NY'er, and someone who has been to many restaurants in this city I would say take your business elsewhere.

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.

Went there with a few friends and the food was mediocre at best. The place is cute but the food is pretty bad, not one of the 4 entrees we got was good. There are hundreds of cute places with great food in this area, don't waist your time and money here.

Located inside the Marlton hotel, past the bar with a roaring fireplace and beautifully designed interior you will find Margaux. My friend who frequents this restaurant made a reservation for us- although on a weeknight the place was about half empty, although if it's the weekend I'd for sure make a reservation. While our server was nice it took quite a long time for him to take our order and get us the check, hence 4 instead of 5 stars. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, has a nice casual atmosphere and a well curated menu. Friend went for their burger, which he regularly gets and I went for the fusilli, one of several house made pasta dishes. The pasta was perfectly cooked, with a flavorful veal ragu and just the right portion. Overall I really enjoyed my experience here and will for sure come back.

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!

One of the best overall nights in long time! Its rare when I fell like I got perfect service AND food at the same place. But on a birthday date night we did! From check in, to seating, waitress, bus boys, expeditors and bar tender (for after drink in bar) EVERYONE was awesome. The place was completely packed, but we were given the perfect amount of attention without being hovered over. Even if the food wasn't great, it would have been a good night. However, the food WAS awesome. We were having a tough time deciding so asked waitress for advice. Her recommendations were spot on! Lamb meatballs with Saffron yogurt were delicious. VERY glad she recommended Cauliflower Custard with crispy brussels leaves because we would have overlooked it and it is just incredible. The Lacinato Kale salad was another hit. Even thought I normally do not like Kale, my GF and I ended up fighting over this! For dinner, they had a special of squid ink pasta with crab and chili. PERFECT hand made pasta with tons of crispy crab bites and just the right about heat. I hope this dish makes the menu permanently but if you hear it a special don't pass it up! Our other entrée was the scallop dish which was also perfect. Huge scallops, seared beautifully with a perfectly balanced sauce / garnish. Every dish really had a perfect balance of texture, flavor and seasoning. Hats off to the chef (s)! We tried the Tijuana Zebra as our first cocktail and stuck with it in between some smooth Cabernet. Even though its a tequila drink, don't think of it a flavored margarita....its way more sophisticated and delicious. After diner we hung out in the bar / lobby lounge for another round wishing we were staying at the hotel.... but there is always next time! Whole place had such a cool vibe. Trendy but not arrogant. Can't wait to go back.

Tonight I must write about one of the worst dining experiences that I have ever had in New York City. I was catching up with a friend as we have not seen each other since long before the holidays. We wanted somewhere with a cozy, intimate atmosphere, and we thought Margaux was going to be just the spot. Upon arrival, it was very busy in the front by the fireplace, so we took to the back for a private dining table. When we approached the host stand, there was nobody to be found for a good 5mins before we noticed a bartender run to the back and grab someone. A gentleman approached the stand and proceeded to take us to a table. We requested a table situated in the back room and were met with the response that they (the staff) were currently eating and it wasn't open yet but we could be moved after. Fine, we sat at the nice oversized booth closer to the front. After sitting and getting comfortable we ordered two hot toddy's, which were lukewarm and not necessarily "hot." Still trying to be optimistic, our very inattentive Server came over and took our food order. We proceeded to receive our meal, which was incorrect. Instead of our Server apologizing, we were told he thought we ordered the "other chicken sandwich." We decided to split our meals at this point so we could start eating, not once ever being met with an apology or asked how we were, or if we needed another drink. Our meal arrived and our Server was nowhere to be found until all of our plates removed and dessert was offered. After declining dessert, we were again not asked about our meal and never brought the check until asking almost 25mins later. When we received our bill, we asked to kindly split it and we were told that "you don't do that." I had to explain that X amount was to be placed on the card and the rest would be placed in cash. A very confused Server left and never brought any change back. We sat waiting.....again, until we flagged the very kind Runner down to call for our Server. After he came over, we again explained what we were trying to do, only to be met with more confusion. We finally settled the bill and received the proper change after the 3rd attempt. I am 100% understanding of mishaps, but in a non-busy restaurant, when half the staff is on their phones at the host stand and serving station, it's unacceptable. Hands down one the most frustrating and disappointing experiences I have had dining in a long time for what was supposed to be a simple and quick meal.

Went to the lounge and restaurant. Wait staff is extremely attentive, 4 or 5 employees kept coming over to the table. I ordered the burger with chips. Not amazing but decent. Everything on the menu has a bit of a flare to it, salt added to the dessert, jalapeños to the burger, so it's one surprise after another LOL One thing that really made me upset was one of the hosts with a bun on top of his head, interrupted my table and told us to leave because they had too many people with reservations waiting. I can't trust a guy with a bun on the top of his head.. No seriously. And that is just rude The space is very cute and comfortable, felt like I was in someone's living room. Won't be back for the food though because I've had better elsewhere. And "dude" with the bun needs a attitude check

Loved everything about my experience at Margaux last night! We ate in the cafe, but the lounge looked awesome for after-dinner drinks, if you actually want a cozy place to have a conversation with someone. Food was excellent - highly recommend the crispy sunchoke app, lamb chops, cod and rotisserie chicken... That's right, I said it. I'm telling you to order CHICKEN at a restaurant. Phenomenal cocktails, with non-mainstream liquors... And really fun ingredients... Can someone please tell me why there would be SECRETS as a cocktail ingredient? I'm sure it's something more normal than my imagination is allowing me to think...

This review is for a recommendation I gave to colleagues in the fashion/beauty industry visiting for Fashion Week and a well-known celebrity makeup artist. I had visited the space just for a walk-through to see if it would fit for an event we were having - it didn't - but I did find the decor charming and the menu delicious! I wish I had dined myself before recommending to anyone, because now I am left feeling awful that I sent them to what was a horrible experience. Not only was the menu drastically reduced, but the staff was unbelievably rude. It wasn't the 'we're being rude because we want to seem cool' vibe, it was straight-up 'we don't care about anything' vibe. First, the place was empty - dead. Second, the menu removed an item that many of the guests had been looking forward to since they heard about it. Now I know they can't put an item back on, but they could make recommendations for something equally as good, or see what the chef could whip up - especially since they were the ONLY people in the restaurant. But they didn't - and they beyond snarky about it. I have been suggesting this place based on menu and decor alone - lesson learned. This place is in need of a reality check - treating customers like you actually WANT them to enjoy their experience with you really goes a long way. Wouldn't it have been great to have these guests share with industry friends that they HAVE to go to Margaux when in NYC? And wouldn't it have been amazing had one of the guests decided 'we really need to have our runway show after-party here?' I don't know...word-of-mouth...good PR...those sort of things SEEM important to a restaurant doing well. Maybe that's just me...

Cafe Marlton is the lobby bar and restaurant at the Hotel Marlton. I had a bad experience there, but it's a new place so maybe it'll get better. However, my experience was due to prissy attitude that I suspect comes from management, so I'm not optimistic. Bummer, as I live nearby and was psyched for the place. Pro: The lobby bar portion is very cozy and clubby. Further in, the tiny banquettes in the room with the bar are good, but that room was way too bright. Con: A crappy basic customer service experience. This place fancies itself a mixology spot, so there are a handful of complicated drinks with esoteric ingredients. I ordered a bourbon-based one from our waiter, but requested less sugar. I was instructed that they would never ever deviate from their recipes as they had been expertly developed to be perfectly balanced. Um...ok. (But at least I could order safely know that the drinks they concocted has a harmonious mix of tart, sweet and booze!) I then asked the waiter to point me to a cocktail that was less sweet, and he suggested a vodka-based one, which I ordered. The cocktail that arrived was so tart that it was basically undrinkable. Where was the expert mixology when you needed it? I almost jumped behind the bar to help rewrite that drink recipe's ingredients, but instead I just told the waiter that I couldn't drink the cocktail and would have a beer instead. (And, ok, I did point out to him the irony of what had transpired.) Final insult is that they charged us for the drink fail.

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!!

I won't get into ranting particulars. I wanted to go here for a nice dinner to celebrate a private anniversary and was treated like sh*t. I dine alone pretty frequently, so am concious of going early, not taking up a busy table, trying to dine at the bar, typically tip around 22-25%, etc. Due to a waiter never materializing and just having to grab whoever's attention I could get any time I wanted something, my 'special' meal ended up being some dips and a lot of crackers, crudo, and wine. The details are boring, but it boils down to: I've never been made to feel so SMALL and like I'm a nuisance at a restaurant. There are way too many great places in NY to go to. This shouldn't exhist.

I would give Margaux 3.5 stars if I could, but I'm rounding the review down to a 3 because ultimately I don't foresee myself making a point to go back again. Margaux's entrance is through the Marlton Hotel. The hotel lobby is a warm & cozy space - dark maple walls, oriental rugs, moulded ceilings, and leather seating. It was a cold day and when we arrived around 1 pm, the front lounge area was full of people reading, chatting & working on their devices in front of the roaring fireplace. It felt like a really nice place to spend a winter afternoon (but technically this is a review for the hotel, not the restaurant). However, the warm, cozy, low-lit "old New York"-type vibe changed as soon as we'd made our way through the bar area and entered the restaurant. My 4 coworkers and I sat down in the small back room, which is kind of a "garden space" with plenty of natural light. It was really cold back there and in general, our location felt a little too exposed and casual with not enough table space for our needs, so we relocated to one of the horseshoe-shaped booths along the perimeter of the main dining room. Our new location was an improvement, but there is still something about Margaux's overall layout and decor that doesn't do it for me. I feel like the restaurant lacks a cohesive ambiance and - while I know this sounds ridiculous in writing - it felt too much like I was "dining at the restaurant of a hotel", rather than just "dining at a restaurant". I started with a bloody mary, which was delicious. My group ordered several things to share, so I was able to try a good portion of the menu. Overall, I found their food to be hit-or-miss. The burrata & leeks dish was my favorite, followed by the burger and rotisserie chicken. I was not impressed at all with the lamb meatballs (despite my love of meatballs) or the crispy sunchokes. The mushroom risotto tasted fine, not great, but the presentation left a lot to be desired. I feel like their lunch menu could use some fine-tuning - there just weren't a lot of items on the menu that jumped out at me. Our waiter was great. (I wish I'd gotten his name - he told us that he'd started working there about 3 weeks ago). He was very tolerant of our shenanigans while we occupied our table for 3 1/2 hours, making bountiful food and wine orders. The restaurant was pretty empty while we were there, but granted, it was Thursday afternoon and I would imagine they attract a much larger dinner crowd. Margaux just opened about two months ago so they've been getting a solid amount of press and "scene-y" traffic to pump up their business - but in my humble opinion, I'm not convinced that this restaurant has enough strong points to be able to retain their crowd once their "new restaurant hype" dies down.

They were out of 5 items on the menu that we wanted. Food was average. Service was slow and very pricey for not much

Went for Saturday brunch... It was an ok experience. Pros: The restaurant itself was very pretty Cons: Food/service was only mediocre

I have to come here with my coworkers a few times a month because it's conveniently located near our headquarters. The service has been painfully slow each time--something I can typically forgive as we often set up shop and work on our laptops for hours on end (making sure to obviously continue purchasing food and beverages so we're not loitering). Also, I worked in the service industry for years, so I'd like to think I'm a bit more understanding than the average patron. Today, my colleague and I waited an hour and half for water. The place--which is charming, by the way, so this is really a shame--was nearly deserted as it was early in the afternoon. I went up to the bar to ask for water, and the bartender (who had no visible customers) pointed to a server who was standing against a wall. "Water? Sure, I'll get your water," he said. Two glasses landed on our table about 10 minutes later. The servers essentially run away as soon as they drop things off, so ordering anything is a real journey. With the exception of maybe two people, everyone who works here seems to be collectively miserable and totally unwilling to provide decent service. It's bizarre. Even requesting a menu is a herculean effort. There is a real attitude here as well, as if everything is inconveniencing them. I really can't comprehend it. It's unfortunate that it's like this because it really is a cute place, and as I mentioned it's convenient. If it weren't for the awful service I would make this go-to spot for drinks, dinners, and dates. I wish they would step it up.

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.

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!