I’ve heard great things about The Library, but my experience was amiss from beginning to end. I will start by saying I love the ambiance of the restaurant. Unfortunately, our server was very dry and rushed us throughout the process (there were only two other tables with people; they weren’t busy). First, you have to order ALL food at one time. Appetizers and entrees, so be prepared. The escargot was EXCELLENT and the best I’ve ever had. When we asked for bread to enjoy the delicious accompanied garlic herb butter the waitress said it would take about 30 minutes to make so she politely declined (weird and disappointing). I ordered the duck l’orange but was brought the cherry duck. It took about 15 minutes for us to get the server. I told every one else to go ahead and eat. The new duck came out 5 minutes later, it seems they just swapped the sauces. It was cold and inedible. After paying, we were chased down in the parking lot because they double charged one of our cards, so we were consumed with more time going back in to remedy their mistake with no apology. Maybe it was an off night but we likely won’t return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Bryan-Kyle Official
My friends and I are foodies, and we were excited to try this restaurant based on their table-side preparations. The restaurant was quite lovely, and the waiter was friendly. We ordered an appetizer that was “special” for that day – feta cheese Santorini. I have been to Santorini twice, so I was eager to try it. I ordered the French onion soup, and I am very picky about my soup. We also ordered the Caesar salad prepared tableside for all 3 of us. One friend ordered the shrimp scampi, and I ordered the Chicken Chardonnay.The feta cheese dish was truly nothing more than baked feta with a tomato-based sauce and some toast points. It tasted fine but I was disappointed about the reference to Santorini as it was not Greek-like at all. So, I like my French onion soup with the cheese flowing over the edges of the bowl and a rich broth. This was most definitely not that – there was barely any cheese on the biscuit and the broth was almost clear, it was so weak. The Caesar salad was the worst part of the entire meal. I have had it prepared tableside all over the world. I make it from scratch at home even. The waiter came over with the cart, but I did not see any of the usual accoutrement that comes with the preparation of the dressing. Instead, he started by grinding pepper into the wooden bowl. I looked and there was nothing else in the bowl. I asked where the anchovies were, and he told me an interesting story about “health code violations” preventing this due to the raw eggs. The night before we ate at another restaurant down the street from this one who also did tableside preparation of Caesar salad, and they prepared the dressing as expected so take that for what its worth. He brought out a small dish of already prepared dressing which was too little dressing for 3 salads and their croutons although they tasted fine were crumbly and coated the lettuce soaking up what little dressing there was making for a tasteless mess.The shrimp scampi was also a mess. The red sauce was bland and made it fun to get the tails off the shrimp. The angel hair pasta was so overdone that it was mush. The chicken chardonnay was basically chicken picatta with fatter chicken breasts. It was just okay. At this point we did not want to even try their desserts as the food did not recommend that. So, I asked for the bill and that is when the true fun began.I handed him 3 $25 Amex gift cards and my debit card. He proceeded to tell me that he could not run these gift cards for the full amount and the story he told was so full of inconsistencies that I was flabbergasted. He suggested he run them for $20 each and that I could “zero” them out by applying a $5 tip to each. So, I thought that was ok. That would be $15 dollars of the $30 tip that was suggested. So, I applied a $15 tip to my debit card and thought I was done. What proceeded was an amazing scam that I am ashamed to admit I fell for. He said the $5 tip I had applied would not go to him at all and he made it sound like that would be applied to the overall balance. So, I changed my receipt to out the entire tip on my debit card and just like that he conned me out of at least $20. I feel like such a fool. The food was terrible, and I overpaid – lesson learned – never ever eat at the Library Restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Emily Thompson
If you’re looking for a fun and elevated dining experience with delicious food, this is your stop. Our waiter, Ryan, was not only incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, but he added a fun atmosphere to the night. He gave great recommendations and detailed descriptions. The food was delicious. The flavors are familiar with a new twist. We ordered the duck l’orange and the salmon. Both were amazing. Additionally, the cocktails were amazing with a surprising number of just as amazing mocktails. The atmosphere was elevated with a fun vibe. A must for any enjoyers of libraries or fine food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige Groh
My boyfriend and i decided to come to the Library Restaurant while visiting. The food is so so good and the staff members are all absolutely amazing! It feels like you’re in a private library which is a dream. We got the steak diane and the salmon both were melt in your mouth good. We will definitely be back next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eugene Park
We were in Paris a couple of weeks ago so we decided to come to the Library hoping to relive great French cuisine.And we got just thatThe fish was a little bit on the drier side but other than everything was so delicious. It's definitely the best food tasting restaurant I've been to in MB
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Bethany Platt
My friends and I went to The Library for a special dinner celebrating my friends engagement. It was such a special experience. Our waitress, Senatra was a delight and made the evening feel personalized and unique. The entire staff at The Library were top notch, and the atmosphere was cozy and chic. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Leah Goben
This was a great experience. Very good energy at this place and the food was delicious. Bryan made our experience wonderful. He was very kind, knowledgeable, informative, and attentive. Great spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ChloeN
I picked the Library to be our final dinner for my sister's last night of her bachelorette weekend and I could not be more pleased. The service was outstanding, the beverages were delightful and the food was delicious. It was a perfect experience.
Our waiter, Bobby, was outstanding! He made the evenings so much fun, and his knowledge and expertise regarding the meals was tremendous. We have spent this much money before on meals and while they were good, they were always lacking something. I would go back here in a heartbeat for the experience!
Tommy Staffa
We were treated like we were the only people in the restaurant. Our waitress was phenomenal and so attentive. The meal was outstanding from the appetizers to dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Diane, Caesar Salad, Bananas Foster, French Onion, Steak Au Poivre, Champagne Peach Cheesecake
We went to try this place on our parents night out. However, right at the door the meet and greet person said they don't have place for two of us and offered to seat the bar and eat. He just didn't want us to get in and seat. The whole deal was about our casual outlook, nothing fancy. Biased. Zero points to the serviceman at the door.We'll never try again.Response to Library rep:You had a free spot as there were 4 people leaving the restaurant at the time we arrived and there were obviously no waiting line at the entrance. You were biased and didn't want to let us in. That's it. Clients are not as stupid as you might think. Flamingo is the best one so far. Besides, it's a very unprofessional of yours suggest bar for two people who are not a good fit for this kind of seating.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Haleigh Christmus
My husband and I were their for Valentine’s Day, and it was just one of my favorite experiences at a restaurant ever. Our waitress Senatra was amazing, I love her, (I want to come back just to see her she was so good) the food was excellent, but what really impressed me, was the she crab soup. Hands down the best thing I’ve eaten. This is a fine dining experience so it does come with the fine dining price tag. But totally worth it. You will not be disappointed here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup, Escargot Chablisiens, Champagne Peach Cheesecake
RJPAKP
Second time at the Library, it was good but not 5 stars. Prices defiantly higher than noted on Open table...more like $35-$75 for entrees. Were sat by the door to the back of the house so lots of waiter transit close to our table during dinner. Drinks honestly didn't taste like there was much alcohol(a Manhattan ) . Appetizers were fine not great, Caesar salad had too much dressing for our taste and the Romain seemed a bit beat up. My Fillet (medium rare) was more like medium, other parties Fillet was fine. Side veggies were a very small portion of baby carrots with one very small red potato, seemed odd there were no other side potato options for the steaks. Halibut was excellent. Waitress was pleasant and attentive however kept interrupting our conversation (we were visiting from out of town and catching up so lots to talk about)when she checked in rather than being a bit more subtle/waiting for an appropriate time to check in which is expected and a nicer place like The Library. Last time we dined it was 5 stars, that's why we went back. Worth a visit but seemed pretty variable for the higher end prices. Wishing them well!!
Cheryl T.
Delicious appetizers, great entrees, attentive wait staff, romantic ambiance. Steak Au poivre was amazing! Seafood appetizer was tasty.
KSM62FL
We enjoyed our anniversary dinner at The Library. They asked on our reservation if we were celebrating anything and we informed them it was our anniversary. The server did not acknowledge it. At the table next to us, their server asked if they were celebrating anything. We were a bit disappointed by it.
I’ve heard great things about The Library, but my experience was amiss from beginning to end. I will start by saying I love the ambiance of the restaurant. Unfortunately, our server was very dry and rushed us throughout the process (there were only two other tables with people; they weren’t busy). First, you have to order ALL food at one time. Appetizers and entrees, so be prepared. The escargot was EXCELLENT and the best I’ve ever had. When we asked for bread to enjoy the delicious accompanied garlic herb butter the waitress said it would take about 30 minutes to make so she politely declined (weird and disappointing). I ordered the duck l’orange but was brought the cherry duck. It took about 15 minutes for us to get the server. I told every one else to go ahead and eat. The new duck came out 5 minutes later, it seems they just swapped the sauces. It was cold and inedible. After paying, we were chased down in the parking lot because they double charged one of our cards, so we were consumed with more time going back in to remedy their mistake with no apology. Maybe it was an off night but we likely won’t return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
My friends and I are foodies, and we were excited to try this restaurant based on their table-side preparations. The restaurant was quite lovely, and the waiter was friendly. We ordered an appetizer that was “special” for that day – feta cheese Santorini. I have been to Santorini twice, so I was eager to try it. I ordered the French onion soup, and I am very picky about my soup. We also ordered the Caesar salad prepared tableside for all 3 of us. One friend ordered the shrimp scampi, and I ordered the Chicken Chardonnay.The feta cheese dish was truly nothing more than baked feta with a tomato-based sauce and some toast points. It tasted fine but I was disappointed about the reference to Santorini as it was not Greek-like at all. So, I like my French onion soup with the cheese flowing over the edges of the bowl and a rich broth. This was most definitely not that – there was barely any cheese on the biscuit and the broth was almost clear, it was so weak. The Caesar salad was the worst part of the entire meal. I have had it prepared tableside all over the world. I make it from scratch at home even. The waiter came over with the cart, but I did not see any of the usual accoutrement that comes with the preparation of the dressing. Instead, he started by grinding pepper into the wooden bowl. I looked and there was nothing else in the bowl. I asked where the anchovies were, and he told me an interesting story about “health code violations” preventing this due to the raw eggs. The night before we ate at another restaurant down the street from this one who also did tableside preparation of Caesar salad, and they prepared the dressing as expected so take that for what its worth. He brought out a small dish of already prepared dressing which was too little dressing for 3 salads and their croutons although they tasted fine were crumbly and coated the lettuce soaking up what little dressing there was making for a tasteless mess.The shrimp scampi was also a mess. The red sauce was bland and made it fun to get the tails off the shrimp. The angel hair pasta was so overdone that it was mush. The chicken chardonnay was basically chicken picatta with fatter chicken breasts. It was just okay. At this point we did not want to even try their desserts as the food did not recommend that. So, I asked for the bill and that is when the true fun began.I handed him 3 $25 Amex gift cards and my debit card. He proceeded to tell me that he could not run these gift cards for the full amount and the story he told was so full of inconsistencies that I was flabbergasted. He suggested he run them for $20 each and that I could “zero” them out by applying a $5 tip to each. So, I thought that was ok. That would be $15 dollars of the $30 tip that was suggested. So, I applied a $15 tip to my debit card and thought I was done. What proceeded was an amazing scam that I am ashamed to admit I fell for. He said the $5 tip I had applied would not go to him at all and he made it sound like that would be applied to the overall balance. So, I changed my receipt to out the entire tip on my debit card and just like that he conned me out of at least $20. I feel like such a fool. The food was terrible, and I overpaid – lesson learned – never ever eat at the Library Restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
If you’re looking for a fun and elevated dining experience with delicious food, this is your stop. Our waiter, Ryan, was not only incredibly knowledgeable and attentive, but he added a fun atmosphere to the night. He gave great recommendations and detailed descriptions. The food was delicious. The flavors are familiar with a new twist. We ordered the duck l’orange and the salmon. Both were amazing. Additionally, the cocktails were amazing with a surprising number of just as amazing mocktails. The atmosphere was elevated with a fun vibe. A must for any enjoyers of libraries or fine food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My boyfriend and i decided to come to the Library Restaurant while visiting. The food is so so good and the staff members are all absolutely amazing! It feels like you’re in a private library which is a dream. We got the steak diane and the salmon both were melt in your mouth good. We will definitely be back next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were in Paris a couple of weeks ago so we decided to come to the Library hoping to relive great French cuisine.And we got just thatThe fish was a little bit on the drier side but other than everything was so delicious. It's definitely the best food tasting restaurant I've been to in MB
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
My friends and I went to The Library for a special dinner celebrating my friends engagement. It was such a special experience. Our waitress, Senatra was a delight and made the evening feel personalized and unique. The entire staff at The Library were top notch, and the atmosphere was cozy and chic. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This was a great experience. Very good energy at this place and the food was delicious. Bryan made our experience wonderful. He was very kind, knowledgeable, informative, and attentive. Great spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I picked the Library to be our final dinner for my sister's last night of her bachelorette weekend and I could not be more pleased. The service was outstanding, the beverages were delightful and the food was delicious. It was a perfect experience.
Our waiter, Bobby, was outstanding! He made the evenings so much fun, and his knowledge and expertise regarding the meals was tremendous. We have spent this much money before on meals and while they were good, they were always lacking something. I would go back here in a heartbeat for the experience!
We were treated like we were the only people in the restaurant. Our waitress was phenomenal and so attentive. The meal was outstanding from the appetizers to dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Diane, Caesar Salad, Bananas Foster, French Onion, Steak Au Poivre, Champagne Peach Cheesecake
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We went to try this place on our parents night out. However, right at the door the meet and greet person said they don't have place for two of us and offered to seat the bar and eat. He just didn't want us to get in and seat. The whole deal was about our casual outlook, nothing fancy. Biased. Zero points to the serviceman at the door.We'll never try again.Response to Library rep:You had a free spot as there were 4 people leaving the restaurant at the time we arrived and there were obviously no waiting line at the entrance. You were biased and didn't want to let us in. That's it. Clients are not as stupid as you might think. Flamingo is the best one so far. Besides, it's a very unprofessional of yours suggest bar for two people who are not a good fit for this kind of seating.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My husband and I were their for Valentine’s Day, and it was just one of my favorite experiences at a restaurant ever. Our waitress Senatra was amazing, I love her, (I want to come back just to see her she was so good) the food was excellent, but what really impressed me, was the she crab soup. Hands down the best thing I’ve eaten. This is a fine dining experience so it does come with the fine dining price tag. But totally worth it. You will not be disappointed here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: She Crab Soup, Escargot Chablisiens, Champagne Peach Cheesecake
Second time at the Library, it was good but not 5 stars. Prices defiantly higher than noted on Open table...more like $35-$75 for entrees. Were sat by the door to the back of the house so lots of waiter transit close to our table during dinner. Drinks honestly didn't taste like there was much alcohol(a Manhattan ) . Appetizers were fine not great, Caesar salad had too much dressing for our taste and the Romain seemed a bit beat up. My Fillet (medium rare) was more like medium, other parties Fillet was fine. Side veggies were a very small portion of baby carrots with one very small red potato, seemed odd there were no other side potato options for the steaks. Halibut was excellent. Waitress was pleasant and attentive however kept interrupting our conversation (we were visiting from out of town and catching up so lots to talk about)when she checked in rather than being a bit more subtle/waiting for an appropriate time to check in which is expected and a nicer place like The Library. Last time we dined it was 5 stars, that's why we went back. Worth a visit but seemed pretty variable for the higher end prices. Wishing them well!!
Delicious appetizers, great entrees, attentive wait staff, romantic ambiance. Steak Au poivre was amazing! Seafood appetizer was tasty.
We enjoyed our anniversary dinner at The Library. They asked on our reservation if we were celebrating anything and we informed them it was our anniversary. The server did not acknowledge it. At the table next to us, their server asked if they were celebrating anything. We were a bit disappointed by it.