“ TLDR: We’ve been here multiple times and have never been disappointed with the cocktails, food or service! It’s a beautiful environment and atmosphere inside the JW Marriott hotel downtown Grand Rapids! We’ve been visiting this bar/restaurant for over a year now, sometimes out of convenience due to the location and until last visit for The Emperor’s New Groove, my absolute favorite cocktail ever created, that I DON’T have a photo of and that they JUST took off the menu However, they have many other delicious options which I’m happy to try. This visit, I ordered the Strawberry Blonde (which I loved and ordered a second) and he ordered the Margaux Signature Old Fashioned - the first try with Makers 46 and second try with Buffalo Trace- he preferred the Makers and I preferred the Buffalo He ordered the full size Caesar salad (add blackened chicken breast and shrimp) and I ordered the accompaniment Macaroni Gratin- which he ended up ordering a second portion of for himself because it was so satisfying! I forgot to take a picture of the dessert menu, so I can’t exactly remember what we ordered for dessert but it was a fantastic chocolate cake/ mouse/ gelato with caramel sauce. All of it pieced together perfectly! They have a large selection of top shelf liquors, a very friendly and attentive staff, and a beautiful view of the river. UPDATE: We have visited a few more times since my review, so I thought I’d do a quick update! We stopped in for Mother’s Day brunch (since both of our mothers were out of state) and it was lovely! The price was more than usual because the buffet included more than usual on account of the holiday. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT skip the omelette station! The chef (my sincerest compliments) made me the most delicious omelette I’ve ever had in my life, and was such a lovely gentleman! I’m rarely impressed with anything because I’m me , but he and the staff at Margaux never cease to impress. The brunch pastries were absolutely delicious. Another highlight was the smoked salmon. The meats were supposedly scrumptious as well (I’ll take his word for it since I don’t eat meat ). Last highlight- the sherbet mimosa was super refreshing and not too sweet. Our next visit was for birthday dinner with friends, and we sampled quite a few cocktails. We revisited the strawberry blonde (lovely and not too sweet), the Mr. Pink (one of my new faves), the Aurora Borealis (the visual reminds me of Halloween, and when it starts mixing, you can really see the appropriateness of the name), the What’s Up, Doc? (I would have never ordered, but after having a sip of it from my friend’s drink, I may have changed my mind ), a Dirty Martini (reported to me as “as expected”), and an East of Eden- I was hesitant to order this drink because I generally don’t love cucumber, but I’m all about trying new things, and it was very refreshing). We ordered the Cheese Plate, as we usually do, and I can’t say enough how happy it made me to not see the duck pate on the board . Being on the cheese! The birthday girl ordered the Filet Au Poivre (reported to be wonderful), two of us ordered the Crabe Royal (and, oh my, was it flavorful! Definitely a new favorite for me), and one of us ordered the special which was a 45 day aged 12 oz New York strip steak. He subbed the frites for Macaroni Gratin. He said that while the steak was good, it feels cold on the outside and he would have preferred it charred for flavor. He did admit that he generally prefers a filet mignon, and does not prefer this cut, so while the steak may actually be great, it wasn’t his favorite. The staff brought my friend a surprise birthday treat, which I had a bite of and it was SO GOOD- a very rich flourless chocolate torte-type thing with perfectly fresh berries. We’ll be back soon! There is valet parking available, otherwise you can park on the street or in the parking garage. ”

“ So fancy and so professional. Despite wearing very casual clothing we were treated with care and the food was amazing. The creme brulee!! ”

“ It was my second visit at Margaux and JW Marriott. Restaurant is modern well designed. Bar area is my favorite. Just elegant, comfortable, nice ambiance. Tasty cocktail also no alcohol good selection Service polite and nice. Food is OK / good. Beautifully served attention to the details, I really appreciate. I my opinion and other guests after eating 6 meals, is lacking flavor, flat taste. Breakfast buffet is not great too. For this price I expect would expect more. My opinion is base on comparison to Hilton and other Marriott’s. Bar is Great ”

“ It was our first time in Grand Rapids, we were there for the auto show. Decided to give Margaux a try and boy are glad we did. I cannot say enough about this place, the atmosphere was beautiful, the food was EXCELLENT! Even better was the service, our server Melissa went out of her way to make our experience amazing!!! Shout out also to Catherine, for great conversation! We were invited back for brunch the next day and it was just as good! We will definitely make the trip again just for Margaux. ”

“ Love Margaux! The food is fresh, unique, and absolutely beautiful! If you’re looking for somewhere special this is a great place. And definitely try the apply pie flambeau and the sea bass!!! ”

“ If you are looking for one of the best steaks in town or steelhead trout, i highly recommend coming here. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is very inviting and the service is top notch. Bring your family and friends, perfect for a business dinner while staying in the beautiful hotel. ”

“ Been coming here for years and have always had a fantastic experience. Today we had brunch for my father’s birthday and the service was fantastic. Food is always excellent as well. Jason, the GM, went above and beyond to accommodate our party and made us feel at home. If you do the buffet they have an absolutely charming chef his name is Elvis. His chef skills are amazing you can tell he has a true passion for the culinary arts. Wish I could leave 10 stars. Cheers and happy new year! ”

“ Service and food were both top notch. Little pricey but perfect for a night out celebrating. Enjoyed the views of the river while dining ”