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La Grenouille, New York, NY

La Grenouille

4.8
4.8
3645 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.

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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Dessert, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 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 3,645 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Romantic

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambiance

  • Manhattan

    Romantic

  • Manhattan

    French

3,645 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! The food, staff and atmosphere is amazing. You will not be disappointed. Just go!

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  2. baracuda

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful. Staff greeted us warmly. Table was comfortable. Soup excellent. Main course both of ours were cold. Was reheated and bit better. Table next to us said the fish was “ fishy”Plates skimpy. Prices exhortant for amount of main course. Would not recommend or return

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  3. CarlosF

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t wear jeans unless you want to sit upstairs…Maitre d wanted us upstairs by fireplae but I insisted on main room and they stuck us in a corner. Service excellent and always attentive. We had holiday pricing fixe menu and oysters sabayon were excellent. The filet mignon was melt in your mouth and Foie gras on top of duck confit was tasty. The soufflés were outrageously good . Overall a great experience, def. On higher end of price point but worth if for a special meal.

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  4. Minkster

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant oozes with old school charm! Beautifully decorated, very cozy, and filled with fresh flowers. Service was excellent. The food and wine were top notch and the ambiance overall was festive, romantic, and a true delight.

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  5. DouglasB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in the world. It’s hits all the notes and is always well decorated.

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  6. CynthiaG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were amazing. Grand Marnier soufflé was delicious. Will come again.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! Owner very friendly! My TOP 1 in NYC.

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  8. Cominthrumiddleburg

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and people watching. Outdated and average food, except for deserts which are exceptional.

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  9. sherryt

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite NY restaurant and we adore Jean Pierre!

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  10. JerryGarcia

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a favorite of mine. It captures an old world NYC dining experience. The food is tremendous and the service is impeccable. The room is beautiful and they pay attention to their diners. Also, they have the best bartender in NYC.

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  11. KathrynG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, great food and service. Wonderful ambience and music.

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  12. LisaF

    Atlanta Metro

    175 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    175 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous cuisine and service! I dreamed about the delicious cheese soufflé! 

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  13. DanielL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    La Grenouille is a beautiful space with a classically high end French ambiance. An absolutely beautiful restaurant. However, the food is mediocre at best for the price and atmosphere. You get Michelin Star vibes but disappoint hits when the food comes. The food isn’t bad whatsoever, but you would expect to be wowed and you won’t be. We had dinner on a Friday night, it didn’t seem to be a particularly busy evening but the service was extremely slow. I had to ask for a steak knife for my filet. I also had to request another bottle of wine. Two things that should be automatic in such place. Of course this could have been an off night for the staff but this was our experience. They are a bit too generous with the bread. Constantly refilling our bread plates. Usually not an issue but when the service is so slow you end up spoiling your appetite by filling up on the bread. The servers and managers were very nice and overall quite professional. Overall it was a pleasant experience but we expected more. It was very, very expensive and we really didn’t feel we got what we paid for.

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  14. VanWallader

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has been one of our family favourites for years. So happy to be able my birthday this year at this wonderful place. The service is amazing and the food is worth every penny. Wonderful place!!!!

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  15. Ecossegourmand

    Glasgow

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to this restauarnat several times and have found the food to be very good to excellent. The service is of the highest level and the surroundings luxurious. On this felt the food required a little more seasoning for some of the dishes. The suoffles were outstanding however.

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  16. KeimyS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff, food, and service were excellent! I highly recommend.

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  17. PaolaM

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined the night of La Grenouille's 60th anniversary and were greeted by the son's owner. What a treat! The food, the staff, the music and the drinks all were perfect. It felt like being in Paris all over again. I can't wait to visit again. It was a honeymoon dinner we'll never forget.

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  18. JNO28

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambiance, music, service and food. Beautiful restaruant. Highly recommend.

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  19. RoseD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Joseph and Rose DiMeo have been clients for 35 years. 973.857.1857.

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  20. RicardoL

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service and ambience with live music as a fantastic bonus!!

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  21. NYCdiner10010

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Possibly the most beautiful dining room in New York! Expensive but worth it.

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  22. Maneesh

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a classy spot for a special occasion (our 10th anniversary). Service was impeccable and food was perfect. La Grenouille lived up to our high expectations. So glad you are open again.

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  23. jlc1

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice restaurant, unexceptional food somewhat distracted service.

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  24. GaryG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is old school-white table cloths, meticulous waiters, beautiful flowers and exquisite manners. Do not come here if you expect a fast food mentality-the ambiance is 60's Europe in New York-be prepared to be treated like Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. It is how things used to be and at La Grenouille still are.

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  25. MaroC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic place - more about the experience then the food - great fun

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  26. PeterE

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails, attentive and friendly staff, great atmosphere.

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  27. Guribe

    Salt Lake City

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tienen prefix menú de 2 o 3 tiempos, probamos la entrada de langosta, la sopa de cebolla, las ancas de rana y el pollo con champaña. Todo estuvo delicioso pero los soufflés de postre definitivamente son imperdibles !!!!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just had a lovely evening at La Grenouille! Thx to owner and great host Philippe Masson and his superb team. What a great setting and fantastic atmosphere! Thanks for thinking of the candle for my daughter’s birthday. We just loved La Grenouille!♥️

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  29. JohnM

    Exclusive

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a classic New York restaurant that takes one back to a time when style and civility reigned supreme. While those days in America are like a Margaret Mitchell novel - Gone with the Wind - La Grenouille maintains a very high standard. Flawless service, magnificent food and an atmosphere that is unequaled. Long may it’s flag continue to wave!!!

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  30. shrecchi

    New York Area

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere & excellent service!! Definitely romantic and worth experiencing!

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  31. Mark

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything wonderful! Lamb loin excellent, and Shrimp cocktail very good value.

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  32. SVETLANAK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Beautiful ambiance. Great performance and good to die for. Will be back

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  33. adriennec

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Minute steak shouldn't be on menu....says roasted potatoes--none. & slice meat not a minute steak. But we LOVE GRENOUILLE

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  34. DouglasJ

    Little Rock

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The combination of top notch service the ambiance and the food make it A New York Classic!

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  35. Lkram7

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the most elegant and gracious restaurant in New York City. The food is delicious and the service impeccable. It is a go-to for a "special occasion." That said, we were disappointed with their signature dessert souffles, which looked beautiful, but lacked taste. However, we didn't let that spoil a beautiful dinner...

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  36. olgag

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience is unbelievable, service is great, food is terrible . Over priced.

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  37. JohnM

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always! It great that they maintain quality after all these years

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  38. LisaL

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! We ordered mostly from the special/seasonal menu this time and everything was delicious. My caramel soufflé was to die for. Service was impeccable as always. Looking forward to our next visit!

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  39. HelenC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food good service not good… for a $500 meal I expected better service

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  40. KristinB

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most romantic restaurnt in NYC and the service is impeccable.

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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 4.8 stars by 3645 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • 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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