Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel

Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Raleigh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Wonderful food and our server was just great- knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.😊
   

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   Glen VIP

   Richmond74 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The cheesecake was great. However it didn't start that way. The fried oysters were terrible and possibly spoiled. I even had to remove one from my mouth for fear of it having gone bad. Then the halibut was nothing more than served in what was no more than a bowl of water. Not worthy of the Jefferson at all.
   

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   Alix VIP

   Western NC7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   This was our first time dining here. Everything was perfect. Our server, Jacqui, was very helpful and thoughtful. The experience was exceptional. I highly recommend this restaurant. 
   

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   Renee VIP

   Washington DC81 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Halibut was excellent. Server was very efficient and accommodating. We had a show to get to and dinner was timely but not rushed.
   

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   Lois VIP

   Richmond178 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   This is not the Lemaire we expected and experienced in previous visits. It is the first time since remodel/enlargement of dining area. We received a dinner gift from our son and family to dine here, and we were looking so forward to it but didn’t feel it was as we were hoping for. We arrived and were promptly seated in an area not Seated in the past (new dining area). Nice table location, next to the area where extra dishes are kept. One menu on the table for two. We ordered, and I asked two appetizers be served as my entree. Husband had wine, and I ordered coffee. Bread was delivered, no warm rolls but only two small slices of bread were placed on our bread plates. It took forever to get coffee, and it was merely warm. Ick. Drank a little and Then asked to have a fresh cup. It was just a little warmer. Caesar salad was brought as an appetizer, not as entree. When asked if something was wrong with salad, I merely said “no. I am going to eat it as entree.” Waited a long while before husband’s dinner was served and my other appetizer was brought. His scallops were perfectly seared, but cold in the middle. Polenta was good, Caesar salad was good, and crab cake as good. Waited for our dishes to be removed and decided to order dessert. That took 25-30 minutes to be delivered. I asked for more coffee.That coffee wasn’t hot either. When we left, we said to one another “what happened to Lemaire? That was not a good dining experience. No filet on the menu either. We are so disappointed. We had brunch for 25 at The Jefferson ten years ago when we married and other meals in the real/original Lemaire dining room. They were perfectly executed. This last experience was poor in comparison.
   

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   Rick

   Richmond2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The atmosphere is very nice and the food is good but not outstanding for the value.
   

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   Nathan

   Richmond3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

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

   The atmosphere is beautiful. The service is outstanding, and the food is delicious.
   

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   Howard VIP

   Raleigh33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   The food was outstanding and the waitress was outstanding with her recommendations!
   

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   Jane

   Baltimore5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 17, 2025

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

   Our waiter, Sean, was excellent - enthusiastic, helpful and attentive.
   

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    Elizabeth

    Richmond13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

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

    Great choice for special occasions, balancing a wonderful setting and exceptional service against fairly steep costs
    

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