Reservation was for 8:30pm. Had to wait longer to be seated. At least they gave free champagne for the wait. I think we sat at the table for about 15 minutes before getting water. Didn’t end up getting our meals until 9:45pm. The server didn’t refill our waters the entire meal. I was hoping the food would make up for that, but to me it was all just ok. Maybe it’s just not to my taste, but everything was very basic and rustic for a higher end restaurant. I appreciate the separate vegan menu, but I think they could work on it.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-16
David Batchelor
Attempted to get a drink at the basement bar at 830 on a Tuesday and no bartender at bar and no other staff around to serve.
Service: 1
Ladislav Cisar
Great food and service, very professional. My choice was lamb with harissa and vegetables - absolutely outstanding flavors, my wife had steak au poivre and frites - petite size was plenty big.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M H
So impressed! Everything was so incredible. Very happy and I’ll be back for more!
Fiona McCrae
I love coming here. The food, service, and atmosphere are a lovely mix of relaxed and really special. The restaurant is nicely spacious so you don't sit too close to others. The waiters seem to be having fun and are very attentive. I always enjoy the wine and food there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dwane Gersch
The French Onion Soup was the sweetest I've ever had.And good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
R. Smith
Been to this reastranant a few times, food was ok not the best service or atmosphere for what we paid. Over priced experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mark Olson
Delicious food Great staff Beautiful ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juliane Ray
This is the third time I've been to Maison Margaux and each time the service is exceptional, the food is incredible and cocktails are innovative (I especially love the inspiration of the moment). Maison Margaux s quickly becoming a go-to spot for me, whether for a business dinner or special occasion either friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ellie Wallis
We really loved this place, the food was top-notch. We ordered the aligot, the top sirloin, and the short ribs, and everything was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. The only downside was the service. Even though the staff were friendly, it felt a bit slow at times. Definitely something that could be improved, but overall a great experience and we’d still recommend it.
We started with the oysters with caviar, which were delicious and beautifully presented, a real highlight of the evening. We also ordered the scallops, which were perfectly cooked and well executed.
Unfortunately, the Beef Wellington, which was the New Year’s Eve special and the most expensive item on the menu, did not meet the same standard. At that price point, especially for a featured holiday dish, we expected flawless execution. The beef was much rarer than anticipated, and the bottom of the pastry was undercooked and sticky, which significantly detracted from the dish.
While we understand that French restaurants often serve composed plates rather than traditional sides, none of the entrées included any vegetable or starch element, no potatoes, purée, or vegetables to balance the dishes. This was particularly noticeable with the Beef Wellington, which, given its $129 price, felt incomplete without any accompaniment.
There were some strong moments during the meal, but the execution of the Wellington and the lack of balance on the plates made the overall experience feel uneven for what was meant to be a special New Year’s Eve dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Andrea Hartman
Wonderful experience. Great food, Service and ambiance!! Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige Miller
We had our wedding at Maison Margaux and it was absolutely perfect! The event staff made sure everything flowed and followed our plans for the night. The staff checked in with us throughout the night and all in all, we found the pricing to be very reasonable considering how good the food and drinks were. Highly recommend considering for weddings and events!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mathew Heart
Maison Margaux offers a beautifully designed space with an upscale yet inviting atmosphere. We opted for valet parking, which was convenient given the location.
We started with the bouillabaisse, which had a rich, well-balanced broth and perfectly cooked seafood. The French onion soup, however, leaned too sweet for our liking, which threw off the traditional savory depth we were expecting.
For entrées, the Pomme Napoleon was a standout side, beautifully layered and flavorful. The Grand Wagyu Steak au Poivre was cooked to perfection with a bold peppercorn sauce, and the short ribs were fall-apart tender with deep, comforting flavors.
Dessert was a highlight--both the crème brûlée and the apple bread slice with ice cream were excellent, offering just the right amount of sweetness to end the meal on a high note.
Service was attentive, and we especially appreciated how the staff was careful and accommodating when it came to allergies, ensuring everything was prepared safely. The attention to detail added to the overall experience.
A few minor tweaks (like balancing the onion soup's sweetness) would make this a five-star experience, but overall, Maison Margaux is a solid choice for a refined French dining experience in Minneapolis.
Would definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Martha Fillion
We were seated for 20 minutes before we ever saw our server. We put in our order and were promised bread service. Twice. The bread didn't arrive until after our food. My friend ordered the short rib bourguignon, which listed ingredients such as carrot, potato, onion, and a red wine glacee. However, the dish included pork belly and mushrooms, and my friend eats neither of those. My dishes of scallops and wagyu tartare were quite good. But with the slow service and surprise ingredients, it's unlikely we'd ever return.
Reservation was for 8:30pm. Had to wait longer to be seated. At least they gave free champagne for the wait. I think we sat at the table for about 15 minutes before getting water. Didn’t end up getting our meals until 9:45pm. The server didn’t refill our waters the entire meal. I was hoping the food would make up for that, but to me it was all just ok. Maybe it’s just not to my taste, but everything was very basic and rustic for a higher end restaurant. I appreciate the separate vegan menu, but I think they could work on it. Updated from previous review on 2026-02-16
Attempted to get a drink at the basement bar at 830 on a Tuesday and no bartender at bar and no other staff around to serve.
Service: 1
Great food and service, very professional. My choice was lamb with harissa and vegetables - absolutely outstanding flavors, my wife had steak au poivre and frites - petite size was plenty big.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So impressed! Everything was so incredible. Very happy and I’ll be back for more!
I love coming here. The food, service, and atmosphere are a lovely mix of relaxed and really special. The restaurant is nicely spacious so you don't sit too close to others. The waiters seem to be having fun and are very attentive. I always enjoy the wine and food there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The French Onion Soup was the sweetest I've ever had.And good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Been to this reastranant a few times, food was ok not the best service or atmosphere for what we paid. Over priced experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious food
Great staff
Beautiful ambiance
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the third time I've been to Maison Margaux and each time the service is exceptional, the food is incredible and cocktails are innovative (I especially love the inspiration of the moment). Maison Margaux s quickly becoming a go-to spot for me, whether for a business dinner or special occasion either friends and family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really loved this place, the food was top-notch. We ordered the aligot, the top sirloin, and the short ribs, and everything was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly.
The only downside was the service. Even though the staff were friendly, it felt a bit slow at times. Definitely something that could be improved, but overall a great experience and we’d still recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
We started with the oysters with caviar, which were delicious and beautifully presented, a real highlight of the evening. We also ordered the scallops, which were perfectly cooked and well executed.
Unfortunately, the Beef Wellington, which was the New Year’s Eve special and the most expensive item on the menu, did not meet the same standard. At that price point, especially for a featured holiday dish, we expected flawless execution. The beef was much rarer than anticipated, and the bottom of the pastry was undercooked and sticky, which significantly detracted from the dish.
While we understand that French restaurants often serve composed plates rather than traditional sides, none of the entrées included any vegetable or starch element, no potatoes, purée, or vegetables to balance the dishes. This was particularly noticeable with the Beef Wellington, which, given its $129 price, felt incomplete without any accompaniment.
There were some strong moments during the meal, but the execution of the Wellington and the lack of balance on the plates made the overall experience feel uneven for what was meant to be a special New Year’s Eve dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Wonderful experience. Great food,
Service and ambiance!! Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had our wedding at Maison Margaux and it was absolutely perfect! The event staff made sure everything flowed and followed our plans for the night. The staff checked in with us throughout the night and all in all, we found the pricing to be very reasonable considering how good the food and drinks were. Highly recommend considering for weddings and events!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maison Margaux offers a beautifully designed space with an upscale yet inviting atmosphere. We opted for valet parking, which was convenient given the location.
We started with the bouillabaisse, which had a rich, well-balanced broth and perfectly cooked seafood. The French onion soup, however, leaned too sweet for our liking, which threw off the traditional savory depth we were expecting.
For entrées, the Pomme Napoleon was a standout side, beautifully layered and flavorful. The Grand Wagyu Steak au Poivre was cooked to perfection with a bold peppercorn sauce, and the short ribs were fall-apart tender with deep, comforting flavors.
Dessert was a highlight--both the crème brûlée and the apple bread slice with ice cream were excellent, offering just the right amount of sweetness to end the meal on a high note.
Service was attentive, and we especially appreciated how the staff was careful and accommodating when it came to allergies, ensuring everything was prepared safely. The attention to detail added to the overall experience.
A few minor tweaks (like balancing the onion soup's sweetness) would make this a five-star experience, but overall, Maison Margaux is a solid choice for a refined French dining experience in Minneapolis.
Would definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We were seated for 20 minutes before we ever saw our server. We put in our order and were promised bread service. Twice. The bread didn't arrive until after our food. My friend ordered the short rib bourguignon, which listed ingredients such as carrot, potato, onion, and a red wine glacee. However, the dish included pork belly and mushrooms, and my friend eats neither of those. My dishes of scallops and wagyu tartare were quite good. But with the slow service and surprise ingredients, it's unlikely we'd ever return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
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