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La Grenouille, New York, NY

La Grenouille

4.7
4.7
3598 Reviews
$50 and over
French
Established in 1962, glamorous and timeless La Grenouille offers classic French cuisine in an elegant and intimate setting. Owner Philippe Masson continues the family legacy by creating breathtaking flower arrangements and culinary delights.

A garden of visual, epicurean marvels and Live Jazz, La Grenouille serves Dinner, Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM. A spectacular three-tiered Skylight Piano Room with Grand Fireplace is available for private parties. Our bar and Upstairs Fireplace Room are dedicated to St. Exupéry who, during the 1940’s, wrote part of the Little Prince upstairs in the Skylight room of La Grenouille.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, Dessert, Vegetarian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 752-1495

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Jacket Required

  • Catering

    Please email us with any inquiries at lagrenouille.private.parties@gmail.com

  • Private party facilities

    Our private Dining room upstairs, and main Dining room downstairs are available for luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and full restaurant buyouts. Please contact via email lagrenouille.private.parties@gmail.com for more information.

  • Private party contact

    Hassan : (212) 752-0652

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown East

  • Cross street

    Between Fifth and Madison Avenue

  • Parking details

    Parking Garage located on 52nd Street. between 5th and 6th avenue.

  • Public transit

    E/M train to Fifth Avenue & 53rd Street, F/M/B/D train to Rockefeller Center, 6 train to 51st Street & Lexington Ave.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 3,598 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Romantic

  • Manhattan

    French

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  1. GAM7

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most amazing place. Food fantastic, impeccable service.
  2. Mark

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We are lucky to still have this NYC gem. The best flowers, soufflés!, and personality!
  3. KenF

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this resto screams elegance and top notch. At our VIP table it was quiet and private. The service from Roger was wonderful. The food was very good and the soufflés were amazing. We went down to the first level bar for a night cap where Tiny took good care of us. We met some nice people at the bar overall it was a wonderful evening. It’s old Paris in NYC at its best.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Restaurant is good, not outstanding It has become too touristy It bothered us the fact that they asked for a tip for the waiters and a separate one for the captain
  5. VeronicaT

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I loved the floral arrangements. I loved that the owner came to check how we were doing to each table and then got on stage and started singing so fun!
  6. MONEL

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    This restaurant offers a prix fixe menu ONLY with a choice of two or three courses. The three-course is priced at $198. Some of the listed options on the menu are marked with an ADDITIONAL charge of $10 to $20. The food is ok - I mean just ok and when you weigh against the cost I don't see the value. For two people, with two glasses of wine the cost added up to $500 - I don't see the value!!! The only course we enjoyed was the Soufle - it was one of the best we have had just not worth $500...
  7. WallStreetLawyer

    New York Area

    637 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    637 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best classic French restaurant in NYC. The menu has choices you never see anymore. Everything was perfect: the service, the ambiance and especially the food. Note, prices are not for the budget conscious.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I loved our dinner at La Grenouille! We ordered the 3-course prix fixe meal along with a glass of wine each. While every course was very delicious and well made, special mentions go to the grand marnier souffle and the duck confit! The amuse bouche cheese palmiers with sesame were also out of this world! The live jazz music was also a treat and definitely enhanced the ambiance as well providing a lovely show. If I had anything that could be improved, it was that it was a little difficult to flag down a waiter at times since it was a busy Saturday night. Still, when we could get them, the servers were very attentive as well as being very considerate of my allergies. While a bit pricey, I would highly recommend La Grenouille for a special occasion where you’d like to have a delicious dinner with a fun show.
  9. AliciaM

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place. The food and service were outstanding!
  10. StephenG

    Columbus

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Beautiful decor and excellent service, but the chicken was tough and not very tasty. The appetizer was ordinary . The only part of our dinner that came close to being worth the $600.00 check for two before tip with 2 drinks each, was the soufflés.
  11. PatriciaH

    Vancouver

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our evening dinner at La Grenouille was exactly what we wanted to celebrate our anniversary- amazing food, service and entertainment! We’ll be back!
  12. marioC

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful experience!! Food, service, ambiance all exceptional!!!
  13. shepj999

    E. Tennessee

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had wanted to try this place for years, and my wife and I were very happy to finally dine there. Ambiance is very high end French bistro, with pleasantly unobtrusive service. The food was outstanding, starting with a very fresh vichyssoise with asparagus. The mains were done perfectly to order and the wine selection was on point. Our dessert was a wonderful and light warm apple tart. The topper was a jazz combo - guitar, bass and vocals that made the evening special. This is a great place for both special dinners and weekday dates.
  14. martin

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    I used to love this restaurant. The food and service are still great. Unfortunately someone had the absolutely stupid idea to add a bandstand and annoying loud music which completely destroys anyone’s dinner. Please go back to being a restaurant, not a jazz club.
  15. PaulL

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    Food - outstanding. Service - outstanding (for the most part). Not being told that you will be paying the price fix menu price regardless of whether you order from the regular menu or not (and at a place like La Grenouille) - inexcusable.
  16. EugeniaD

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marvelous, as usual!! We visit once every 2 to 3 years. Every time is perfection. Particularly enjoy the beautiful floral arrangements, and the delicious food!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Place is cozy with beautiful fresh flower all around. Service is very attentive. Tables for two offer sitting side by side which is not available in many places but some tables are still too close. The soufflé was delicious!
  18. Sammy

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    No gluten free bread. Sole on the main menu was good but while ordering, when asked about the source of fish, server stated it was from Florida. When asked again from different server, he said it was from France!
  19. GaryG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is the best-old time service and fabulous food. Last of its kind! We will be back.
  20. 2Griff

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a classic gem tucked into NYC. Family owned for generations. The soufflés are wonderful. Beautiful inside. The flowers are as always gorgeous. Thank you for a great evening.
  21. Suzy

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Ambience was perfect. Loved the jazz! Food was mediocre for what we spent.
  22. PRSH

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    For that price point, if the food is not innovative, it should be excellent in how it should be prepared traditionally. The food at this restaurant is good, but not noteworthy. The service comes off as forced. The vibe is stiff. But the place is very pretty.
  23. Critter

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Welcoming, elegant, fun, unique. Just about the last restaurant of its type left in NYC. Go as soon as you can. Don t miss this experience.
  24. MatthewD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A romantic trip back in time and across the pond to a truly classic experience. The service was impeccable. The floral arrangements were exquisite. The dessert soufflé was the best we've ever had, by a long shot. It's worth visiting for this course alone; they put great love & care into each dish. It was my wife's birthday & the captain sang her a solo 'happy birthday' in French. It was a personal touch we will never forget. Kudos, La Grenouille, may you be there always.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best experience of a upscale french food !
  26. AnnM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant with stunning atmosphere! Everyone was just lovely.
  27. PaigeC

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this restaurant. I always make a point to go if I’m in NYC. Classic, beautiful restaurant with the most incredible flowers. Amazing good and service. The staff was very accommodating to me and my four month old baby I had to take with me.
  28. Bobby

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Flawless silken service, and exquisite old style classic French food. A truly celebration worthy restaurant --- and of course the gorgeous flowers. A last bastion of old style NYC.
  29. FredS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service and outstanding food. Old New York experience from a time when elegance still mattered. Try the Dover sole with hollandaise. Perfection!!
  30. stevenJ

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Could not ask for better! Have not been in a few years & they have not lost their touch!
  31. GeorgeH

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere at La Grenouille was among the nicest I have ever experienced. It is quiet and the feel is like being in a gracious French home. The service is friendly and very attentive. The menu is lovely and I enjoyed the lobster appetizer and quenelles, as well as the souffle for dessert. I sincerely hope I can return to this refuge of calm and beauty in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
  32. RayD

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For unfailingly delicious food, elegantly presented by knowledgeable and cordial wait staff, in what is arguably the most beautiful dining room in New York, you can't beat La Grenouille. Is it pricey?--yes. Is it worth it?--most definitely.
  33. Glenn

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    All entrees were under seasoned and devoid of flavor and balance. Desserts were spectacular including classic chocolate soufflé
  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    The restaurant has a long history of fine dining and a reputation to uphold. I get that. It smells beautiful with all the fresh flowers and the ambiance is great. They have a good wine list, and as much as I like French food, I’ve definitely had better. The bread was stale, everything came out cool and the waiter seemed annoyed. Which may have been on us since it was our first time and the pre fixe system they have in place was difficult to explain to one member of our party. It’s old world and fun in that way. But I’m not sure I would recommend it if you’re looking for a particularly great meal at the price point it’s at.
  35. Minerva

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    The ambience and food were great. However, we arrived in time for the first seating menu. The waiter still gave us the expensive prix fixe menu after we asked for preseating menu. We thought that was scammy. I would only recommend this restaurant to Uber rich people
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Spectacular!!!
  37. LenC

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Familiar as I was from the old days with the unique ambiance of La Grenouille’s original ground floor space, I felt a little hesitation when we were led upstairs upon our arrival. I was concerned that we were being slighted and relegated. All I can say is that the design, decoration and ambiance on the second and third floors is even better than the original room and everything one could hope for. The warm wood paneling, the fire aglow in the hearth, subdued music played by an elegant pianist, fabulous floral displays visible in every direction, and a suave French captain smoothly conducting the proceedings amid our widely spaced tables—all added up to as ideal a dining setting as one could conjure. Of course, the center of the symphony was the classic haute cuisine, which measured up in every way to the standard of culinary excellence that La Grenouille has always stood for and lived up to the bravura accompaniment provided by the exquisite surroundings. It was for us a dining experience for the ages the memory of which will continue to resonate for both of us.
  38. Reny

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service! Go eat here! It’s such a great experience!
  39. Fcnance

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience4
    Nice meal but way overpriced. Service was adequate but not commensurate with the cost. Probably will not return
  40. BarbaraC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always fabulous soufflés and ile flotante and magnificent flowers. Being there is like taking a trip abroad and being away from NY

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from La Grenouille using the Order Online button. La Grenouille also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 752-1495.

La Grenouille is rated 4.7 stars by 3598 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 16 times today
Google Map for La Grenouille

3 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between Fifth and Madison Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Midtown East

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Dessert, Vegetarian

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Jacket Required

  • Parking details

    Parking Garage located on 52nd Street. between 5th and 6th avenue.

  • Public transit

    E/M train to Fifth Avenue & 53rd Street, F/M/B/D train to Rockefeller Center, 6 train to 51st Street & Lexington Ave.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 752-1495

  • Catering

    Please email us with any inquiries at lagrenouille.private.parties@gmail.com

  • Private party facilities

    Our private Dining room upstairs, and main Dining room downstairs are available for luncheons, dinners, cocktail receptions, weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and full restaurant buyouts. Please contact via email lagrenouille.private.parties@gmail.com for more information.

  • Private party contact

    Hassan : (212) 752-0652

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