Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Mary

   Chicago28 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Great food and attentive server. Great wine choices, particularly the estate list. Unfortunately, as others noted in their reviews, the older building's acoustics do not do well with loud diners who pay no attention to others who do not want to hear their blatant self- involved stories. I felt as if I were sitting in a bar at times.
   

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   Anne

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lemaire is such a delightful restaurant. It is perfect for a romantic evening or a business dinner. The service is impeccable. The star of Lemaire is, as it should be, the food. My husband had the steak and I had the halibut. Both dishes were superb. I can say my halibut was simply outstanding. We will be back.
   

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   Max

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was extremely accommodating and patient and his suggestion of the Black Forest Cake was perfect.
   

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   James VIP

   Jacksonville95 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Never been to this property before. Ordered crab cakes entree (split as an app with the wife). They were exceptional. We particularly liked the grits preparation that accompanied them. The presentation didn’t hurt either! The Reserve chardonnay by the glass, I ordered was so good we bought a bottle. Not the best way to economize! I ordered the pork porterhouse. Very tasty. Properly cooked and served medium. My wife ordered the halibut entree. Her plate was clean. I rarely see that. I ordered the bacon collards. It is a side (for the table). I could not finish it. A bit salty for my taste; but I am on a salt restricted diet. The service was by Jacob. Very accommodating and prompt. No problems, here. We’ll return.
   

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   Holly VIP

   Oklahoma City190 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We were seated at a table directly next to an AC vent. The waiter put a tablecloth over it, as I was cold. Marcona Almond soup was ok; a little salty, and not something I would recommend. The crab cake was soggy. I don't want a dried out crab cake, but this was mushy. I only ate a few bites. Oysters were good. The tenderloin was ok, not tender enough. Service was s-l-o-w. I understand that they are not trying to rush us, but we sat for 20 minutes waiting to pay the bill. The hotel is fabulous, but we won't eat dinner here again.
   

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   Karen

   Atlantic City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service was excellent! A special place for that special occasion.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food and our server was just great- knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.😊
   

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   Glen VIP

   Richmond74 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The cheesecake was great. However it didn't start that way. The fried oysters were terrible and possibly spoiled. I even had to remove one from my mouth for fear of it having gone bad. Then the halibut was nothing more than served in what was no more than a bowl of water. Not worthy of the Jefferson at all.
   

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   Alix VIP

   Western NC8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time dining here. Everything was perfect. Our server, Jacqui, was very helpful and thoughtful. The experience was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant. 
   

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    Renee VIP

    Washington DC81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Halibut was excellent. Server was very efficient and accommodating. We had a show to get to and dinner was timely but not rushed.
    

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