Ignacio Gonzalez

My wife and I were eager to try the famous La Grande Boucherie during our weekend trip to New York City, so we made reservations for 8pm on Saturday night. Upon arriving, we were seated at a high table with a fabulous view of the elegant and bustling dining room. The ambiance was lively yet intimate.

We began our meal with the green salad, which boasted a creative and artful presentation. For our main courses, we ordered the filet mignon and the lamb chops. As expected from a restaurant with such an esteemed reputation, the execution of both dishes was flawless - perfectly cooked and brimming with rich flavor.

While the food certainly lived up to expectations, unfortunately the service fell short. We were attended to by no less than four different staff members throughout the night (2 of those seemed to be managers), which led to a disjointed dining experience. They seemed hurried and scattered, as if they were prioritizing the larger parties close to us. By dessert time, our original server was nowhere to be found, and we ultimately decided to forgo sweets and ask for the check.

Overall, La Grande Boucherie offers exceptional French cuisine in a beautiful setting - ideal for large group dining. However, those looking for a more intimate, attentive meal may be disappointed, as the service can be inconsistent for smaller parties like ours. I hope to return to better experience their top-notch cooking, but ideally during a less frenzied night.

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