We really enjoyed this restaurant! I had a wonderful tequila cocktail I enjoyed immensely. The food was also very interesting and different. They have different kinds of lobster rolls that seemed popular with others but we didn't try. We did try the salad with breaded avocado which was really good and interesting. The octopus was perfectly cooked and very tasty. The service was also very friendly and the chef came out to check on folks. They clearly care a lot about people enjoying their restaurant and that care shows! Really enjoyable ambiance for date night. read more

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Warning to Diners: Bad Food, Worse Service -- and a Sketchy OpenTable Cancellation! We hardly ever eat at neighborhood restaurants since we're in the City most of the time, but we were staying in the neighborhood this weekend, so we decided to give a local spot a try. I rarely leave negative reviews, but tonight's experience deserves a warning to others. What was supposed to be a simple dinner turned into one of the most unsettling dining experiences we've had. My husband and I ordered the pork chop and the chicken pot pie. The pork chop started out fine until we reached a section that smelled foul--a strong, rotten odor with a reddish interior totally different from the cooked part we had already eaten. We both noticed it immediately. When we told the female waiter, someone from the kitchen who maybe the owner eventually came out, only to dismiss us and insist he didn't smell anything. The tone was snobbish and condescending, and there was zero concern that we had already eaten part of something potentially unsafe. At the very least, he should have asked how he could make it right--but he didn't. The pork chop was only removed from the bill after my husband said he would not pay for it. That should never be a negotiation. The chicken pot pie was completely ordinary, and the cornbread topping was dry to the point of being unpleasant. Between the questionable food and the even more questionable customer service, this place left a terrible impression. Neighbors be warned!!! Addendum -- Diners, Please Read / OpenTable, Please Take Note Our reservation was for 6:30. After getting home at 7:50, I went to leave this review on OpenTable--where we made our reservation--only to find that our reservation had been canceled at 7:48 PM, after we had already eaten there. Because of that, we have no record of dining and cannot leave a review on their platform! I had no idea a restaurant could do this. It feels extremely sketchy, especially since canceling a reservation like that conveniently prevents guests from posting an unfavorable review. No wonder the OpenTable rating looks so high. This isn't just disappointing -- it's something OpenTable should be aware of. If restaurants can erase reservations after the fact, it undermines the entire review system that diners rely on. Consider this a warning to future guests and a call for OpenTable to look into this practice. read more

Chef Rob is amazing. And creative! Take for instance his lobster roll. Regular or fried? The cold has a hidden herb which makes it tantalizing. Hello tarragon! Have not had the opportunity to try the fried, but I will. Worth the visit! read more

Great food Server was nice but they were backed up due to staff shortage. The food was great. Had the lamb chops and tried the wagyu steak. Yum read more

We decided to head over for dinner after seeing the Lobster Roll featured in Newsday's Feed Me article--something I'd been wanting to try. Our past experiences here have been hit-or-miss, but generally good enough to keep us coming back. This visit followed suit. Drinks: I started with the Lavender Haze cocktail--beautifully presented in a soft lavender hue with a rosemary sprig. It was tasty but a little too sweet for my liking. Appetizers: * Flatbread with Burrata: Literally a flatbread topped with room-temp burrata, a sweet jam, and tomato. It lacked balance--needed more acidity to offset the sweetness. We took it home and, funny enough, my mom loved it--so perhaps just a matter of taste. * Fried Chicken: Not what you'd expect--just a breaded chicken cutlet (think chicken parm) with a sweet sauce. Not "fried chicken" in the traditional sense. * Scallop Sando: Easily the standout of the apps. Funky in the best way--absolutely delicious. * M&M Platter: A mini sampling of several apps--this is the route to go if you want to try a bit of everything. Entrees: * Lobster Roll: A definite highlight! Buttered lobster-style (not salad) and generously portioned. I do wish the lobster was warm. Served with salt & vinegar fries that had great flavor but fell short on texture--soft instead of crisp. * Eggplant Parm: Disappointing. The dish was overwhelmingly cheesy--more like a cheese soup with barely any eggplant to be found. * Cacio e Pepe: The sauce had great flavor, but the pasta was severely undercooked--even my husband, who likes it al dente, found it too crunchy. Atmosphere & Service: The restaurant is small, casual, and cozy, with friendly staff. Service was pleasant and welcoming. Highlights: The Scallop Sando and Lobster Roll (minus the fries). Misses: The Eggplant Parm and Cacio e Pepe. We truly wish them success and hope they tighten up a few things, because there's definite potential here. read more

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Wow! Wow! Wow! What an overall great experience at Maldon & Mignonette. When I entered, vibe was super nice. It's a smaller restaurant, cozy, well decorated and space between the tables. I was greeted immediately and was seated in a great spot. The service was outstanding, I never needed to ask for anything. Drinks refilled, silverware replaced, table cleaned, & really friendly people. Saving the best for last, the food- outstanding! I really appreciated that this menu is packed with flavors and texture in each option. I got the harvest wreath and my husband got the Caesar to start. Caesar was torched table side to made a nice char on the cheese & the harvest wreath I was obsessed with. Then we did a pasta course of the lasagna. I felt this lasagna was delicious and using lamb as the main part of the meat blend in this was a game changer. Then for our main meals my husband had the pork chop which he loved and I really enjoyed my scallop dish. We split the oatmeal cookie dessert which we enjoyed as well. I cannot wait to come again for brunch and looking forward to the winter menu (menu changes each season). Also, if you have allergies, or require gluten free foods, the chef is extremely knowledgeable and accommodating of gluten free and allergens, and most of the menu is gluten free and labeled what you can enjoy. read more

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Great restaurant! Rob runs a delicious restaurant, he comes over and speaks to you. Food was fantastic! Crab cake stole the show! Fresh pasta tasting.. Thursday night special was great! I give this a recommendation for sure! read more

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First time here and it was awesome, our server Grant is amazing such friendly and amazing service and the food is so flavorful and delicious I will come back again, very beautiful place and the ambiance is #1 read more

Maldon & Mignonette - Chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

My husband and I have been to Maldon and Mignonette twice now for date night, and it's quickly become one of our favorite spots in Sea Cliff. The ambiance is intimate and charming -- perfect for a cozy evening out. Every time we've gone, the staff has been incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. What really stands out is the food. The menu seems to change with the seasons, which we love -- it's always fresh, creative, and beautifully prepared. Everything we've tried has been absolutely delicious. You can tell there's a lot of thought and care put into each dish. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a special night out with amazing food in a lovely setting. We're already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Ordered from here for Christmas catering and what a hit! The food was excellent, there was so much thought and care put into the ingredients and quality. The business owner is lovely and responsive. Highly recommend read more

Amazing food! I had the best lobster roll of my life. Salt and vinegar fries are so good. And nice servers too :) read more

Maldon & Mignonette - Lobster roll and salt and vinegar fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

What the F did we just experience? Sunday night, we're going to LGA to pick up our son. I told my wife I had maldon and mignonette bookmarked for a while, let's try something new? Off we go to Sea Cliff. The last time we were in Sea Cliff was when we said our nuptials. My sons plane was delayed. I changed my reservation from 6:30 to 7. Around 3pm I get a voice message saying the restaurant closes at 8pm. Interesting but ok. We arrived early and we were greeted by the only person working the front of the house. Bartender, waiter and host stand, one guy! We're given menus and some time goes by. I looked online at the menu, lots of interesting items but we're going to stick with a pasta course, salad and a fish dish. A couple comes in and is seated close to us. This guy put us on a pay no mind list! He is talking over the menu with them, takes their drink order and walks away. He comes back, gives them their wine, talking about football. Now I'm staring the guy down. He finally walks over and says: yeah, what's up. Brah, really? We give him our food order and I ask for a wine list. He comes back and I order two glasses of wine that comes to us a few minutes later. The food comes out at once. The guy? We never see him again. Never asked how anything is, never asked us for another glass of wine. Nada. Here's my review: overdressed salad, over charred octopus and weird pasta that was stuck together. Final grade: D+ The restaurant decor is also questionable. Picture 90s style diner wooden table and chairs. And the walls have quotes on them?? Very strange. My wife leaves to go to the bathroom and the guy shows up. How was everything? I'm pissy at this point and told him the truth: overdressed salad, over charred octopus and weird pasta that was stuck together. I didn't like anything. He says: ok, I'll tell them. I said who? Who are you going to tell?? The chef. He gives me the bill, never apologized for anything, he didn't even say goodbye. Now, I found this spot on social media. Hey Mr Influencer. If chef was a beast in the kitchen and gave us an exceptional meal, I'd say the waiter was a tool but hot damn the food was insane. Dude, the food was mediocre at best and the service was horrible so don't slam me! My experience was two stars. read more

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The warm lobster roll at Maldon & Mignonette in Sea Cliff was outstanding. Better than many amazing rolls I've had in Maine. The lobster chunks were huge, sweet and tender. The delicious herbed butter was not overdone--just enough. The bread was perfectly grilled--crusty on top, soft in the center. The salt and vinegar fries on the side were crispy with a tang. Our waiter was great and the chef stopped by our table after we raved about the meal. Generous lobster roll with fries was $28. Worth the trip to this fine, casual eatery in Sea Cliff. Enjoy. read more

The only reason I'm giving two stars is because the food was good. The service, however, was infuriatingly unacceptable. No attention to the table, drinks left unattended for stretches of no less than 20 minutes at a time. Bringing out a steak without a steak knife. Little things matter, especially in the restaurant world in the age of social media. I take no pleasure in writing this, but the chef and owner can't get better if he doesn't know there are problems in the front of the house. The service was truly off-putting. If a restaurant requests appetizers and main courses be put in at the same time, every main better come out properly cooked and, at the very least, warm if not hot. That was not the case AT ALL. Additionally, the gap between the appetizer course and main course was easily longer than 30 minutes. It was within that 30 minute-plus stretch where no offer to refresh drinks was made by the server, and waters were not refilled. Not even an apology for the delay was provided. Instead, a side of carrots was comped. Whoop-dee-damn-doo. I haven't posted a review of a restaurant in many years. This was a very frustrating experience, and warrants comment. I think the place has good food but no one is going to come back if the service is as bad as we experienced. And that would be a shame if the chef and owner weren't given a chance to fix it. read more

For a restaurant that claims to have a seasonal menu, how have they switched over to their fall menu on July 31st?? They are lauded for their lobster rolls however I guess July 31 is too late in the season! read more

Title: Extremely Rude Reservation Experience I called Maldon & Mignonette to make a reservation for a group of over five people. The call started off fine -- I was transferred to someone to complete the reservation and began giving my details, including my credit card information as requested. When I asked about the cancellation policy, I was told there's a 24-hour window. Naturally, I asked how much the cancellation fee would be -- a completely reasonable question before giving my card -- and was abruptly transferred (most likely back to the first person I spoke with). That person was shockingly rude. He said, "You either know if you're coming or not." I calmly replied that I was only asking what the fee would be. He then yelled "$30" at me. I said, "Okay, but that information wasn't provided before," and before I could finish the reservation or ask any further questions, he rudely said, "Let us know if you're coming," and hung up on me. This was incredibly unprofessional and off-putting. I was genuinely excited to support this business, but after that interaction, I'll be taking my group elsewhere. read more

Lovely staff! Everyone who works here is very nice and friendly. Truly want this place to succeed because the people behind it are great. I think the food is ok and could be improved a bit. Nothing tasted bad it just didn't blow us away. Will go back though and try other things. read more

Wonderful meal at Maldon & Mignonette in Sea Cliff last night. The service was great, the place small and charming and the food delicious and reasonable. We started with the M & M appetizer, which had Crab Cake, Bacon & Peanut butter, a Scallop Sando & polenta bites. The crab cake was more like a crab salad, but delicious and tasty. The bacon - OMG, and with peanut butter, delish. We also had poleta stuffed balls with goat cheese and a spicy remoulade. So good. For our entrees, the duck was medium rare and perfect. The lasagna, wow, Speck, Veal & Wild Mushrooms. Flavors were great and smokey! What a cute spot. We will be going back. Service was great and it is always wonderful to have the chef / owner visit your table to check in. read more

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Food is always amazing. Creative and delicious. Everyone is so welcoming. Great place to eat and chill!

I love this place I've went here twice and the food has been delicious every single time. If you go here, definitely get the red velvet cake. The menu changes every season. Stay cutting board there is awesome as well. read more

The mixed reviews kind of threw me off, but I found the food very solid. The appetizer was inventive, I never even thought peanut butter and bacon would work well together, so pleasantly surprised, all the small bites of the sampler were great. The sword fish was cooked to perfection, usually chefs over cook fish, this was not that at all, and it was a huge steak. The decor is a little dull, nothing really worth commenting on. Wait staff was small, but they tag teamed and managed, maybe a problem if a full house, but worked on this occasion and they were friendly and polite. We had a nice night out read more

Super friendly and helpful, great food will definitely be back feels like a hidden gem. read more

Maldon & Mignonette - Pasta tasting - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

So happy to FINALLY eat here. We've talked about coming here for so long and I can't believe it took this long. But oh my, how it was worth it! It's a smaller restaurant but very nice inside. The service was a bit on the slower side when we ate here, but there also looked to be only one person on the floor and another behind the bar. The quality of food made up for it for sure. We started with a Caesar salad and fried chicken. Chicken was nice and crunchy and the salad was a 4/5 I had the gnocchi and it was absolutely fantastic. The flavors and seasoning were out of this world. So fresh, bright yet simple and beautifully delicious. I have to say I'm so happy this chef has a new restaurant. We LOVED Gemma, and were so sad it didn't last long. I'm so excited to try more of the food here! For the price point and quality of food, this place is a winner in my book! read more

The restaurant is cozy nice decor The waiter seemed very overwhelmed and kept apologizing for marginal service. The food was just ok. They had a polenta ball on the appetizer menu that was not good it was rock hard. The pasta was decent as was the salad. The old fashioned cocktail was one of the worst I have had. Overall I would give it a C .. read more

Best waiter ever.. Anthony thank you. The food is fantastic and fresh ingredients. The chickpea frites are recommended. Duck ravioli is so yummy .. coming back! read more

I pass this place five days a week for almost 4 1/2 years and finally got my hands on their brunch menu. I got the duck hash and it was absolutely spectacular. it's the little details that really dragged me in and they were right on point, especially with the service & kind nature ... The owner greeted us with a great conversation, and a friendly tone. Little things like that build a constant clientele, and we will be returning 100% ... read more

Maldon & Mignonette - Duck hash /brunch Sunday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

The restaurant is cute and had potential but unfortunately I would not come back here. The food was edible but it really just stops there. The Cacio Pepe was a far cry from the real thing. It tasted more like a hard, salty, overly sauced bottle of fettuccine Alfredo that I would not order again. The gnocchi was also strangely bitter. Plus, our server was a little all over the place despite the restaurant only having 2 other parties. The one redeeming item was the garlic potatoes. read more

Absolutely amazing. Loved the food. Steak board was spectacular. Attention is extremely great. I highly recommend this place . read more

We made reservation for brunch on a Sunday, we had such a great time we ended up coming back for dinner and can't wait to come back again! Food was delicious Service was great Lisa was attentive and very knowledgeable! The ambiance was perfect for us 3 girls celebrating and catching up! Chef Rob the food was amazing, brunch & dinner were both an experience! thank you for the wonderful food & memories we made there, we can't wait to come back! read more

The food was amazing! I'm very picky with eating out because most of the time, I feel like I could make the food better at home. M&M is a place I'll definitely go back to! The appetizer sampler was delicious and my ravioli was very flavorful. I love that they added a bit of a crunch as a topping for a variety of texture. I can't wait to try their brunch soon. read more

Maldon & Mignonette - Ravioli and Steak Board - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

Came here for dinner on a Friday night. Food was ok. Giving 3 stars bc the menu wasn't clear. My husband ordered a burger, and he's lactose intolerant and there was cheese in it but it wasn't on the menu. I ordered the flatbread pizza, and it tasted good but it wasn't a flatbread pizza, it was more of a honey ricotta crostini. Not to mention, there was also prosciutto on there, that also wasn't listed on the menu and I'm allergic to pork. Menu should be more descriptive considering all the food allergies people have today. Staff was very accommodating in fixing the orders when we pointed it out. read more

I'm always a big fan of brunch but hadn't gone in over a year because of the pandemic. Our meal at Maldon & Mignonette was a (very delicious) breath of fresh air! The biscuits and gravy were so yummy and flavorful. The savoriness was even better when balanced with stolen bites of the brown butter hazelnut french toast, which was custardy soft on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside. Overall, an excellent option for brunch! read more

Maldon & Mignonette - Eggs Benedict, Steak & Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Brown Butter Hazelnut French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

exquisite food. the chef really knows what he is doing. he is personable and lovely, as well as the staff. 10/10

Maldon & Mignonette where Chef Rob has created a show stopping menu! Each dish is so artfully prepared! This is the type of food that will feed your soul! Chef Rob is Truly killing it in the kitchen with his creative and delicious twist in all of his dishes! The play on textures and flavors will have your taste buds dancing and wanting more! He makes all of his pasta fresh in house and you can't definitely taste the high quality of his food! The restaurant is just stunning! The ambiance is trendy and modern giving the establishment such a positive vibe! Can't thank my friend Rick for this memorable and delicious dinner!! This is a MUST TRY! Trust me you'll love it! This are some of my favorite dishes: STEAK TARTARE Wagyu Beef, Truffle, Quail Egg & Hazelnuts CAPPELETTI Butternut Squash, Celeriac, Pecans & Sage GNOCCHI Sunchoke, Spinach & Shitake Mushrooms BACON & PEANUT BUTTER Roasted Carrot & Red Quinoa CRAB CAKE Garlic Soubise, Brioche. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER IBIZA CAESAR SALAD Romaine, White Anchovy & Parmesan read more

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Very cute spot with great service and an amicable owner. My wife and I highly enjoyed the drinks and food. Will be back.

This place has been on my radar for a long time, the only thing I can say negative is how stupid I was to put it off. From the moment we walked in we were treated amazing. The waiter mike was attentive and accommodating. A well designed seasonal menu in an ambiance that really made me feel like at home set the tone for the night. The drinks are beautiful and delicious, I would have had them all if possible. Since we waited so long to come here we really wanted to get a feel for as much of the food as possible. The crab cake appetizer was unique and so good it would have been my favorite had I not ordered the steak tartar which really is something special. The level of care and combination of fresh ingredients set the bar so high that it almost wasn't fair to the entrees. My pork chop over potatoes with figs and swiss chard was presented beautifully and cooked to perfection, the dish was extremely well balanced. My wife had the scallops over sunchoke puree with cauliflower componata which was also beautiful and extremely delicious. We split their dessert which was a trifle of cheesecake and pumpkin cake that really made the ending of our dining perfect. The chef came out and checked on our experience which really tied it all together. This place is a must go, perfect for a date or in our case an anniversary. We'll worth the trip and it was so reasonably priced for the level of food you receive its a can't miss. read more

This is our new favorite restaurant. It's located in Sea Cliff, close to my mom's house. We never knew about it until a friend raved about it. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. read more

I think this place tried but it's really a pass. While the servers are nice it's just unorganized and lackluster. We had made a reservation several days in advance and they weren't prepared for us. They squeezed us at a table in between two other parties and it was a little too squished. It wasn't even crowded, they could've put us somewhere else if they put a couple tables together. It took a while for anyone to come even take our drink order but we also didn't get drink menus. They were out of about several different things. The food took forever to come out and then when there was a spill by the staff(that's okay, accidents happen) the waitress was very apologetic and offered to repour the drink and asked the chef if they could remake it. The awkward part was he seemed annoyed and rude so that's what made it uncomfy. They took the drink off the bill. I will say the octopus was good and the oatmeal cheesecake cookie was delicious and the goat cheese balls. The other items we got which no one was too pleased about were the gnocchi, the lasagna, the burger and the capaletti. The wait staff really was nice, so it's unfortunate but I think this place just needs to revamp a bit. read more

It's Sunday afternoon we start to think about where to go for dinner and what comes to mind is a wonderful restaurant we read about in Newsday Maldon & Mignonette. Chef Robert who is a an artist in the kitchen prepared us a fantastic fall menu dinner that satisfied everyones palate in the family. Please come to taste the fantastic menu and I highly recommend getting the special. PS don't forget to get a bag of the Chefs homemade dog biscuits on your way home for your furry friends. read more

Maldon & Mignonette - Pumpkin squash pasta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sea Cliff, New York

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I recently saw a post about Maldon & Mignonette that inspired me to make a reservation. I went last night with my husband and daughter and had a really fantastic experience. We were greeted by our server Cesar. He explained the chef's creative approach to typical dishes. The menu also changes with the season, so we are going to go back and try more on the summer menu! Drinks: My daughter had wine and enjoyed it. My husband had a delicious draft beer and I had the Full Bloom. My glass and my husband's were both chilled and it elevated the drink. Starters: My husband had the Cesar salad. It comes with provolone that they torched at the table. He loved the salad and was kind enough to give us a bite to taste. The dressing wasn't too heavy and the addition of the provolone took it to the next level. My daughter and I split the summer salad. It was arugula, watermelon radishes, carrot ribbons, avocado frites and pine nuts. The dressing was simple lemon juice and olive oil. The salad was light and refreshing and we both loved the added texture of the avocado frites. Mains: My husband had the swordfish and absolutely loved it. The portion was also VERY generous! My daughter had the cacio e Pepe at the suggestion of Cesar. All the pastas are homemade! She loved it! I had the lobster roll. There was no mayo in this preparation. The lobster had tarragon and a warm drizzle of butter over the top. It was one of the top 5 lobster rolls I've had. The portion was generous and the lobster was in larger chunks over a bed of frisée on a roll. I was shocked that it was only $30 given the quality and size of the portion. My husband and I shared a side of pineapple fried rice that was also fantastic and had a bit of a kick to it. Dessert: Cesar said the peanut butter cake with Oreo crust was a favorite, but recommended we split it between the three of us. It was more than enough for us and we are still thinking about it this morning! We are definitely going back and hope to have Cesar as our server again! Give this hidden gem in Sea Cliff a try! read more