At a glance
#19 of 22 Restaurants in Grand Rapids #2 of 4 Lounges in Grand RapidsLocalGuideWorld score: 4.34
Rating breakdown
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5 ★60%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★4%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★12%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Jdek at Margaux?
- Jdek at Margaux is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 25 reviews.
- How does Jdek at Margaux rank in Grand Rapids?
- Jdek at Margaux is #19 of 22 Restaurants in Grand Rapids by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Jdek at Margaux located?
- 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States — 0.4 km from the center of Grand Rapids.
- How can I contact Jdek at Margaux?
- Phone: +1 616-242-1448 · Website: opentable.com
I dined at the Jdek in the dome and it was a very well put together experience. They provided a heater, speaker and lights for the dome. It was plenty warm and the lights around the dome at night added to the atmosphere.
For the food, we got the wild boar dish, Scottish salmon, oyster appetizer and the old fashioned for 2. The food was amazing, I personally recommend the wild boar dish! We also got a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary.
Overall a very fun and elegant experience. In order to improve the experience I would suggest waiting to put the water carafes in the domes until the customer sits down since the water was very warm when we got there. I would also add that the price for the cocktails are a bit expensive but I do know they use quality ingredients. For the salmon, more fennel or some type of side would have been appreciated to balance out the richness of the salmon and the sauce.
Pictured below: Old Fashioned, oysters, Scottish salmon, wild boar dish
For the food, we got the wild boar dish, Scottish salmon, oyster appetizer and the old fashioned for 2. The food was amazing, I personally recommend the wild boar dish! We also got a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary.
Overall a very fun and elegant experience. In order to improve the experience I would suggest waiting to put the water carafes in the domes until the customer sits down since the water was very warm when we got there. I would also add that the price for the cocktails are a bit expensive but I do know they use quality ingredients. For the salmon, more fennel or some type of side would have been appreciated to balance out the richness of the salmon and the sauce.
Pictured below: Old Fashioned, oysters, Scottish salmon, wild boar dish
I fully anticipated paying for the atmosphere but fancy food that was good but not great. Man was I pleasantly surprised. Our food was fantastic, start to finish! Fresh with great flavors! We had the oysters, beef tartar, prawns, wild boar ragu, and a cheese cake.
The igloo was just a bonus. Everything was excellent and we’ll definitely be back.
The igloo was just a bonus. Everything was excellent and we’ll definitely be back.
What a fun time, during a rather blizzard like night. We had several of the specials they had that evening. I was not as impressed as I hoped to be my their menu. However the mushrooms from their roast chicken a la grand-mere were to die for.
Their specialty drink names are fun and intriguing. I had basic instinct, a coffee note drink that was that perfect balance of festive sweet liquor flavors.
They provided a speaker for our music and the view combination was magical. We were entranced by the evening and the atmosphere. The downside was that I was very cold throughout the night, and was surprised to barely feel the heat coming from the heater.
Their specialty drink names are fun and intriguing. I had basic instinct, a coffee note drink that was that perfect balance of festive sweet liquor flavors.
They provided a speaker for our music and the view combination was magical. We were entranced by the evening and the atmosphere. The downside was that I was very cold throughout the night, and was surprised to barely feel the heat coming from the heater.
Awesome little place to stop for an appetizer. We had two different flatbread pizzas and they were awesome. Great drink menu with a lot to choose from. I recommend sitting outside along the river.
My fiancé and I headed here for a date night. The vibe is awesome and the Jdek is a really cool idea. The chairs outside are not comfortable at all nor are they padded. You’re basically sitting on concrete or metal.
Our service was the worst part of the entire meal. Our waitress was named Alyssa and she did not seem to care one bit about our experience. She took our order and then we didn’t see her until the end of our meal when we had to ask for our check. She was also waiting on the table behind us and they had 10+ more visits to check on their meals than we ever did.
The service of the manager was lackluster as well. He stopped by to bring us our food and we asked for another round of the slushy cocktail (actually very good) and they never brought it.
The food was ok, at best. My fiancé got the lobster roll and I got the chicken. The chicken was well cooked and had lots of flavor. The sides of frozen veggies and “lard” was awful. My fiancé said her food wasn’t bad but nothing special.
Overall, we are pretty disappointed. Spent $100 on a very lackluster experience. Definitely would not recommend coming back. The ambiance and location can not be beat though. That’s about all this place has going for it.
Our service was the worst part of the entire meal. Our waitress was named Alyssa and she did not seem to care one bit about our experience. She took our order and then we didn’t see her until the end of our meal when we had to ask for our check. She was also waiting on the table behind us and they had 10+ more visits to check on their meals than we ever did.
The service of the manager was lackluster as well. He stopped by to bring us our food and we asked for another round of the slushy cocktail (actually very good) and they never brought it.
The food was ok, at best. My fiancé got the lobster roll and I got the chicken. The chicken was well cooked and had lots of flavor. The sides of frozen veggies and “lard” was awful. My fiancé said her food wasn’t bad but nothing special.
Overall, we are pretty disappointed. Spent $100 on a very lackluster experience. Definitely would not recommend coming back. The ambiance and location can not be beat though. That’s about all this place has going for it.
Three friends all celebrating birthdays that are within 10 days of each other chose this interesting outdoor venue. They advertise a 50% discount on parking with validation. Our waiter took our three tickets and claimed they were all validated, until we got to the gate to pay and found out to late that was not the case! The food was good, although the entrees had no sides (just meat or fish/sauce on a plate). Dessert was delicious. Sitting in the hut on the banks of the Grand was a bonus.
What an amazing dinner experience. We sat in one of the domes with great friends and although it was freezing outside, it was very comfortable inside. From start to finish our server Emma was very attentive and took great care of us. The appetizers were delicious but the seafood pot was excellent. We were treated to a surprise that went along with the seafood pot that we weren't expecting but what a treat it was. Drinks were very good. We will definitely do this again.
YUMMMM..
The food here is SO good. Unfortunately, they had a very small menu, so we were kind of forced on what we got. But that flatbread was amazing. The drinks were good as well.
The service was pretty good - nothing crazy in either direction.
Obviously, the prices here are high. That's expected. But we left very full, and had a lot of food to take home with us.
The food here is SO good. Unfortunately, they had a very small menu, so we were kind of forced on what we got. But that flatbread was amazing. The drinks were good as well.
The service was pretty good - nothing crazy in either direction.
Obviously, the prices here are high. That's expected. But we left very full, and had a lot of food to take home with us.
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