Le Rivage - Boca Raton

Le Rivage - Boca Raton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   David VIP

   Fort Lauderdale48 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   This was the worst meal I’ve experienced in recent memory. Food was sent back with no taste and was cold. Meal was never remediated. Manager was asked for and would not speak with me. Server was non existent and had no answers for lapse in his service. This was not the Birthday dinner my Wife was expecting.
   

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   Ruth

   Andorra16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was unacceptable. We were not treated in a timely manner. Others were experiencing the same issues. Orders not taken . We waited for a half hour before water was served, bread as well. We kept flagging down a waiter but were ignored. Not returning.
   

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   Delraylocal VIP

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We have eaten here for years and the food is always consistently delicious. Authentic French food served by French staff and prepared by a French chef. We always have the complete dinner and the appetizers, entrees, salad and desserts are always wonderful. They also have a good selection of French wines. I highly recommend!
   

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   Sheila VIP

   New York City19 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Our reservation was 6:45 We were served our dinner over 2 hours later We have been at Le Rivage many times and it was wonderful Not this time They gave us 2 glasses of wines on the house because we were getting to leave We were there a total of 3 hours Not sure we will go back
   

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   Alfred

   Fort Lauderdale17 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   With a 7:00pm reservation, we ate there on Valentine’s Day as a group of four. A few overwhelmed, understaffed, and largely untrained servers were on hand. It took 45-minutes from being seated to anyone appearing at the table. People had been there 2-hrs without receiving their main dish, and diners were leaving in open disgust. How do I know 2-hrs is not an exaggeration? I was there exactly 2-hrs earlier dropping off flowers & cards for the 3-female members of our group. Our understanding is that they had only one of 2-cooks in the kitchen. No one represented the new owners. It used to be one of our favorites, but in spite of the good food, why eat there again? Oh they called a few days prior for a $20pp deposit. At the restaurant, I had to prove via credit card statement that I paid $80. The restaurant actually charged me $80.00 plus TAX (as a sale) but even with proof, only credited me back the deposit w/o sales tax - petty. With everyone complaining, it was an overcrowded ZOO!!
   

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   Ann VIP

   West Palm Beach123 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Eaten here dozens of times. Alway gave glowing reviews. Never experienced what we did on Valentine's Day. Usually don't go out to eat this day due to poor service--boy should have followed instincts. Arrived on time for 5:30pm reservations. Restaurant didn't contact Open Table to let them know we showed up (I contacted OT separately to be sure we rec'd credit). Limited in space so will shorten this. Not just affected us, but everyone in restaurant had the same experience. Hadn't been to restaurant in 2 yrs. Owner expanded into adjoining space; kitchen space remained the same--simply can't handle this. Ordered a Kir-- flute glass only 1/2 filled for $10. Ordered wine to be served w/meal; asked it be served with main meal. Asked various waiters during the course of the meal for the wine -- never showed up. Asked for at least bread--waited 1/2 hr; couple next to us waited almost 2 hrs. for their appetizer (they too rec'd bread when I asked for ours). Appetizers showed up 1 hr later. I had just about finished mine when my main meal arrived. Hubby's main meal showed up 45 min. later. Desserts at almost 8:00; we left at 8:30pm. Just horrendous service; staff totally overwhelmed. Kitchen couldn't keep us. Patrons were "joking" among each other what a terrible experience. Food was good but just an AWFUL experience. Will never go back!
   

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   Jennifer

   Miami1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Our server took our order and never came back to the table. Another server checked on us and was very apologetic that it was taking so long for our food. We waited over an hour for our entrees… one was over cooked and the other raw so we ended up paying and just leaving and went somewhere else for dinner.
   

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   Paula VIP

   West Palm Beach62 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Upon arrival the person who sat us gave us a choice of 2 tables neither of which were acceptable. The restaurant wasn’t crowded and there were plenty of other tables available. It was 6:15 pm. I asked for the manager and he rudely said to me “what do you think I can’t do my job?” I said u am asking for the manager and we would like service. The manager sat us at an acceptable table. After 20 minutes, our order was taken. It took a 1/2 hour to get our escargot appetizer which was delicious. We asked for more bread which never came. It took an hour before our dinner arrived. Very unacceptable. On top of that mine was lukewarm and my friends was cold. She sent hers back which took 10 minutes before it came back and it was still cold. Needless to say, very disappointing. I ordered the branzino which was dry tasteless and so was the risotto. My friend ordered the flounder which was also tasteless and cold. We left most of the food over, and tried flagging down the waitress for the check. We wanted to pay and leave. It took another 20 minutes to get the check and then we sat there waiting for someone to take it. This was not cheap, not good, and very disappointing. We will not go back.
   

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   christopher

   West Palm Beach6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 14 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food and service was very good and my wife and I will certainly return...The atmosphere is a little dull and dated, but very clean. Just short of excellent, overall.
   

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    Susan VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    The escargot was delicious as was the pate. But the fishes: branzino- minuscule portion of which most was skin; swordfish- dry. The coffee was bitter and undrinkable.
    

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