Le Margot — Restaurant in Fort Worth

So I sat and thought about this over the weekend and couldn’t help but leave a review. I have been to Le Margot 3 times now. The first time was a little bit after they opened and it was absolutely amazing, my fiancé and I truly loved it, the steak frites was the best steak either of us had ever had. The second time we went was good but not as amazing as it was the first time, and we blamed it on chef Graham not being there that night since he was there our first visit.

Now for the third time we went was this last Friday night. My fiancé and I decided to take his mom and father out for a “nice” dinner for his moms birthday and made reservations in advance. We also hyped this place up quite a bit so they were pretty excited. We arrive 2 minutes before our reservation time and noticed the place was PACKED. As we checked in, the hostess explained we were early and asked for us to wait. Since it was busy we went outside and waited on the patio in the heat… for over 10-15 min even though we had a reservation in advance. Once we were finally seated, and after waiting for about 20 min for our drink order to be taken, we requested a Sommeliers to come to our table. At the time I forgot the true name but the waiter knew what I was talking about, but my fiancés mom curiously asked what the specific name was for a “wine pairing guy” and the waiter said “our bar manager” which I replied politely “oh I thought there was a specific name, my bad” and he replied shortly “no it’s just called our bar manager” Which I thought was an odd interaction since the times we had previously come they specifically asked if we would like a Sommeliers to help us. Not once did the “Bar manager” come over to help us with a wine pairing. We then waited another 35 min for the waiter to even take our appetizer order. Still no “bar manager” to speak of, so after waiting quite a while we just decided to pick what wine we thought we’d like. Which we were then asked if we’d like the glass of wine with our appetizers or main course and we decided with the appetizers. Never did we receive the wine during that time lol. Once we finished our appetizers it took about 40 min for the waiter to come take our entree orders, which then in turn took about 45 min for our food to come out, which is expected for them to cook etc, we weren’t super upset about that. But during this time, still no wine and our water glasses were completely empty the entire time until our main courses came out. I suppose the waiter finally remembered the wine and we then received it quite a bit after we got our entrees. The food itself was good, but was subpar compared to the quality we had had before, which was a letdown. You go to a “higher” end place and pay not only for the food but the service and experience as well. But at the end of the day we were all left pretty disappointed. This was supposed to be a fun experience for my fiancés mom as a birthday gift and it ended up being a fail. So we are truly saddened but guess the high crowd/ following has taken the quality out of the service and food and thought I’d...

Restaurant was recently and favorably featured on a local TV show. Wife & I were excited to try it; drove in from Southlake for dinner.

Upon entering, the noise level reminded us of being in an “elementary school cafeteria at lunch time”” and it progressively got worse. In fact, it’s one of the noisiest restaurants we’ve ever been into anywhere. It’s certainly not what we are used to in French restaurants. If you want a quiet romantic dinner, we recommend that you go elsewhere.

Atmosphere and decor? Without the excessive noise, would definitely rate a 4 to 5 Star, But because of the noise, I almost gave it a 1 Star plus. The tables are way, way too close to each other. But because of the restaurant’s beauty and uniqueness, we gave it a 3 Star.

By the end of the meal, when the restaurant finally had reached capacity, the noise level was unbearable! Both of couldn’t wait to get outside but because the tables were so close together it added to the stress of the entire dining experience.

Food was pretty good but not great. At these price points, it should have been both scrumptious and delectable, but it was far, far from it.

We had calamari, (tiny bowl of sauce, asked for and gladly provided a second cup by our very sweet and attentive server, but also a very inexperienced one. French Onion soup was good, but again it did not live up to what I’d been led to believe it was. Asparagus was wonderful, not hard; not mushy. Scallops were good but neither one of us cared for the cream sauce that it was prepared in. Cream B was different than what we are used too. Again good but not something we would ever order again.

FYI I took a few of my scallops home and ate them for breakfast the next morning They were very good especially when I had the opportunity to salt pepper them. All restaurants have to do to avoid complaints like this is just put salt and pepper on their tables.

Unfortunately we also both felt rushed by the wait staff. When one pays this much money for dinner; this issue should never have to be experienced. I recognize that “time is money” but sophisticated diners will recognize and remember this kind of bad service. Never mind the fact that we dined on a Friday night.

Glad we went but not the kind of place we will rush back too, if ever again.

Frankly we were disappointed for all the reasons described above and especially when the bill arrived. I felt like we’d been “ripped off” for what we received. I don’t mind paying an exorbitant amount of money for great atmosphere, service and food, but in our humble opinion, this restaurant failed in all categories.

However FTW needs more French restaurants. But unless the owners address both our and other sincere, negative reviews, I’d be surprised if they make it long term; especially after the newness wears off.

But because we always support privately owned restaurants and because we would like to perhaps support this one again, we truly hope that this one is...

Our family of four had brunch at Le Margot this morning, and it was nothing short of amazing. From the food to the ambiance to the service, everything was top-notch.

The Food: I had the ham and asparagus crepes, my wife enjoyed the quiche Lorraine, and our daughters ordered the Royale with Cheese and the classic omelet. We also shared an order of French toast because we just couldn’t resist! Every dish was prepared and plated perfectly, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals.

The Drinks: The drinks were equally impressive. My wife’s mimosa was spot-on—just the right amount of orange juice, as she prefers—and my coffee came with a fun and fancy sugar stick resembling rock candy, which was a unique touch. The piece de resistance, however, was the mocktails our daughters ordered. These strawberry-flavored drinks came with a dollop of cotton candy on top, which they absolutely loved. It’s not something we would usually let them order, but as a special treat, it was perfect!

The Ambiance: The decor inside Le Margot is over the top in the best way possible—playful, stylish, and so much fun. The music was upbeat and added to the vibe without being distracting. The outside of the restaurant doesn’t prepare you for how fantastic it is inside, so don’t let that fool you.

The Service: Our waitress, Allie, was phenomenal. She was incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. Her fun bowtie, matching the unique decor of the restaurant, was just another example of the attention to detail that made the experience stand out.

If you’re looking for a place with excellent food, creative drinks, a fun atmosphere, and stellar service, Le Margot is the place to be. We’ll...