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La Grenouille

Item: La Grenouille
Author: Maria Lisella

Cuisine: European, French

Price Range: $$$$

10Best Says

Old-school in all the right ways, La Grenouille is an institution that has outlasted real estate shifts, economic collapses and the birth of so-called "high-low" cuisine. But, hey: plus les choses changent, plus elles restent les mêmes. Since 1962, generations of the Masson family have served classic French haute cuisine such as frog legs Provencal, grilled sole with mustard sauce and endive salad with pears, walnuts and Roquefort. The traditional French fare is accompanied by more modern dishes like zucchini blossoms in ravigote sauce, a 40-bottle wine cellar heavy on Bruts and Grand Crus, and, of course, flowers. Lots of flowers. The minuscule dining room is punctuated by enormous bouquets that demand attention – tastefully, of course.

Address:

3 E 52nd St
New York, NY 10022
212-752-1495

Hours:

Mon,: Sat; 5pm-11pm
Tue-Fri: Noon-3pm,; 5pm-11pm

Website:

la-grenouille.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert

French: "In town for a show? La Grenouille serves an impossibly elegant prix fixe, pre-theatre menu. Before 7:00 p.m., theatre-goers can sample three courses for a comparatively low price per person."

Best for French Because: La famille Masson has been bringing fine French food and legendary floral arrangements to East 52nd Street for generations.

Lunch Menu
- Principale
  
  Le Potage Saint-Germain
  
  "Saint-Germain" Split Pea Soup, Toasted Pumpernickel Croutons ($12.00)
  
  Velouté de Céleri-Rave Glacé au Citron Confit et Cerfeuil
  
  Chilled Celery Root "Velouté" with Candied Lemon and Chervil ($12.00)
  
  Soupe à L'Oignon Gratinée aux Trois Fromages
  
  Three Cheese Onion Soup Gratinéed ($12.00)
  
  Carpaccio d'Artichauts, Roquette, Oeuf Poché
  
  Artichoke Heart Carpaccio with Arugula, Poached Egg and Citrus Dressing ($16.00)
  
  Médallions de Homard à l'Avocat et Pamplemousse, Huile aux Agrumes
  
  Lobster Medallion Salad with Avocado, Grapefruit and Vegetable Vermicelli ($19.00)
  
  Le Choix des Hors d' Oeuvres
  
  Assortment of Chilled Asparagus, Cucumber, Celery Remoulade, Tomato Salad with Poached Salmon ($19.00)
  
  Little Neck Clams Corsini
  
  Baked Little Neck Clams, White Wine, Garlic Parsley Broth ($19.00)
  
  Saumon Mariné aux Graines de Pavots, Julienne de Poivrons
  
  Chilled Salmon Gravlax with Poppy Seeds, Dill, Julienne of Peppers ($19.00)
  
  Duo de Pâté de Campagne et Foie Gras Maison, Pointes de Brioche
  
  Chilled Homemade Foie Gras, Country Style Pâté with Toasted Brioche ($25.00)
  
  Steak Tartare, Pommes Gaufrettes, Salade de Fenouil et Échalottes
  
  Filet Mignon Steak Tartare with Homemade "Gaufrette" Chips, Fennel, Shallot Salad ($25.00)
  
  Le Choix de Soufflé Aux Épinards, Fromage, Champignons
  
  Cheese, Spinach, or Mushroom Soufflé ($25.00)
  
  Les Quenelles de Brochet au Champagne
  
  Poached Pike Dumplings with Champagne Sauce (With Caviar $15 supplement) ($25.00)
  
  Le Saumon Grillé au Citron, Endives Confites
  
  Grilled Salmon with Candied Endives, Spinach, Lemon Oil ($28.00)
  
  Le Crabe Cake "Grenouille"
  
  Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Grilled Corn, Red Wine Reduction ($28.00)
  
  Le Poulet Rôti "Grand-Mère"
  
  Roasted Chicken with Baby Artichokes, Potatoes, Bacon "Lardons" and Pearl Onions ($30.00)
  
  Côtes d'Agneau Grillées,Tomate Farcie, Crumble de Fines Herbes
  
  Grilled Lamb Chops, Stuffed Tomato with Herb Crumble, Rosemary Jus ($36.00)
  
  Piccata de Boeuf, Gâteau de Pomme de Terre, Jus Truffé
  
  Tenderloins of Beef, Potato Cake, Fried Onion Rings, Truffled Beef Jus ($36.00)
  
  Le Foie Gras Poêlé aux Mûres, Pain Perdu Safrané
  
  Pan Seared Foie Gras with Duck Confit, Saffron French Toast and Blackberries ($18 supplement with Prix Fixe) ($45.00)
  
  Les Cuisses de Grenouilles Sautées Provençale
  
  Frogs Legs Sautéed in Garlic and Butter ($18 supplement with Prix Fixe) ($47.00)
  
  La Sole Grillée, Sauce Moutarde
  
  Grilled Dover Sole, Mustard Hollandaise Sauce ($29 supplement with Prix Fixe) ($75.00)
- Desserts
  
  Duo de Sorbet au Melon et Romarin
  
  Duo of Melon and Rosemary Sorbet ($15.00)
  
  Salade de Pamplemousse, Pruneaux au Miel "Salvador"
  
  Salvador Dali's Favorite: Fresh Grapefruit, Stewed Prunes and Honey ($16.00)
  
  Tartelette au Citron et Framboises
  
  Lemon Tart with Raspberries ($16.00)
  
  Les Oeufs à la Neige
  
  Meringue Floating Island with Vanilla Custard Sauce ($16.00)
  
  Tarte aux Pommes Chaude au Caramel, Cheveux d'Anges
  
  Warm Apple Tart with Caramel, Angel Hair ($20.00)
  
  La Mousse au Chocolat "Valrhona", Sabayon au Grand Marnier
  
  Valrhona Chocolate Mousse, Grand Marnier Sabayon ($20.00)
  
  L'Assiette de Fromages
  
  Cheese Plate with Fresh and Dried Fruits, Raisin Walnut Bread ($23.00)
  
  Le Choix des Soufflés
  
  Choice of "Soufflé" Flavors ($25.00)
Vegetarian
- Main
  
  Fresh Organic Orange
  
  Apple, Carrot Juice with Fresh Mint ($12.00)
  
  Celery Root "Velouté"
  
  with Candied Lemon ($12.00)
  
  Asparagus, Quinoa, Bean Salad
  
  with Shallot Balsamic Vinaigrette ($17.00)
  
  Assortment of Chilled Ratatouille, Cucumber
  
  Celery Remoulade and Tomato Salad ($17.00)
  
  Artichoke Heart Carpaccio with Arugula
  
  Parmesan Cheese and Poached Egg ($17.00)
  
  Roasted Tomato with Herb Crumble
  
  "Beurre Blanc" Sauce, Mixed Vegetables ($20.00)
  
  Green Tea Noodles with Bok Choy
  
  Mushrooms, Coconut Milk, and Coriander ($20.00)
  
  Steamed Vegetables with Tofu
  
  Jasmine Rice and Miso Broth ($20.00)
  
  Cheese, Spinach or Mushroom Truffle Soufflé
  
  ($24.00)
  
  Coddled Eggs with Crème Fraîche and Truffles
  
  ($30.00)
Bar "aviateur" Menu
- Main
  
  Chilled Tomato Basil Gazpacho
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Celery Root Vichyssoise
  
  with Candied Lemon ($12.00)
  
  Three Cheese Onion Soup Gratinéed
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Artichoke Heart Carpaccio with Arugula
  
  Poached Egg, Parmesan Cheese and Citrus Vinaigrette ($16.00)
  
  Lobster Medallion Salad with Avocado
  
  Grapefruit and Vegetable Vermicelli ($19.00)
  
  Serrano Ham Prosciutto, Fresh Figs
  
  Cracked Pepper ($19.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken, Salmon, or Shrimp Caesar Salad
  
  Dijon Dressing ($19.00)
  
  Baked Little Neck Clams "Corsini"
  
  Garlic, White Wine Sauce ($20.00)
  
  Cheese or Spinach Soufflé
  
  ($23.00)
  
  Steak Tartare, Pommes Gaufrette
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Lobster and Tarragon Raviolis
  
  with "Beurre Blanc" Vegetable "Brunoise" ($25.00)
  
  Duo of Raw Oysters, Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
  
  ($26.00)
  
  Chilled Homemade Foie Gras
  
  Country Style Pâté with Toasted Brioche ($27.00)
  
  Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
  
  with Grilled Corn, Red Wine Reduction ($28.00)
  
  Grilled Lamb Chops
  
  Stuffed Tomato with Herb Crumble, Rosemary Sauce ($36.00)
  
  Beef Piccata
  
  with Onion Rings, Spinach, Truffled Beef Jus ($36.00)
- Desserts
  
  Floating Meringue Island
  
  Vanilla Custard Sauce, Spun Angel Hair Sugar ($16.00)
  
  Lemon Tartelette
  
  Fresh Raspberries ($16.00)
  
  Valrhona Chocolate Mousse
  
  with Grand Marnier Sabayon ($20.00)
  
  Trio of Hot Mini Soufflés
  
  ($20.00)
  
  Cheese Plate
  
  with Fresh, Dried Fruits, Raisin Walnut Bread ($23.00)

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