It's an institution in Paris, renowned for the art nouveau decor. I think I was here on previous visit many years ago. The user of mirrors to make the space look larger is masterful. The Tataki au Thon with passion fruit starter was... Interesting. We followed that with Arctic Char, which is apparently the most northerly freshwater fish there is. Very tasty it was too, almost like swordfish in texture, just a bit less chewy. Finished off with a trio of sorbet - yuzu, cherry and coconut. Yum! Impeccable service in period atmosphere. Recommended read more

One of the most historic and iconic restaurants in Paris. Great true Parisian vibe, lovely staff and great food. A true 3 hour dinner. From wine selection (extensive list) to dessert options.... best crème brûlée ever, we had a ball with my Netflix director who lives here and speaks perfect French, a true brasserie event night. read more

Brasserie Mollard - In the beginning..... just wow! - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Good French food- a solid prix fixe at 41€ includes choice of several appetizers, entrées and deserts, but it's the decor that really stands out. You'll feel like you're in an old French film. Reservations strongly suggested. read more

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Made a reservation for 1 at 6:45 on the restaurant's website which gets sent through a third party which the restaurant has to confirm themselves. Show up at 18:45 and was told that the reservation was not confirmed and that they can't seat me until 7:30. The restaurant was maybe 1/3 full at this point. Whatever. I get back at 7:30, and the restaurant did not receive a massive influx of people between when I showed up and when they allowed me to sit. I'm there for one thing: the lobster Thermidor. I ordered it with a French onion soup which was bland. Finally get the Thermidor at around 8:20. Right off the bat, there are problems. The claw meat is served still in the claws, not mixed into the meat mixture, and the heads themselves were not cleaned, still containing hard connective tissue and the gills. As for the mixture itself, it was more or less just a layer of cheese draped over the body of the lobster. None of the lobster had been cut up, including the tails. By the time I finish picking through all the lobster meat, the massive influx of guests finally do arrive, which is where the next problem becomes clear: the restaurant cannot handle volume. Managers and hostesses begin bussing tables instead of being at the front door as the waiter in my section takes 10 minutes to take orders and input them into the machine. At this point I am wishing I had ordered an appetizer off of the lobster menu so I can just pay my check and leave, but my free dessert comes with the menu so I order a baked Alaska, which was fine. Once I finish it, the waitstaff is still scrambling to fulfill orders and completely forgets about the little corner of the restaurant I and 2 other tables were in. All of us look on hopelessly as our waiter takes more orders, and no one comes to clear our tables. Finally the manager comes by, takes the orders of the other 2 tables, and I ask for the check. While their desserts show up, my check doesn't, and the manager disappears again. Eventually, at around 9:50, I just walk up to the hostess stand and ask to pay the bill, and when the manager is finally totaling up my bill, he tries to sneak in an extra 2€ from me as he tried to comp my 14€ soup which was not part of the lobster menu instead of my 16€ dessert which was part of the menu. Luckily a vigilant server corrected him. In total I spent 128€ for a bland soup, a lobster Thermidor which couldn't really be called a lobster Thermidor, a dessert, water and 2 drinks. read more

Brasserie Mollard - "Lobster Thermidor" - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

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Went to this place on a tour and I'm so glad it was planned for us. I have no idea about their regular menu or prices or anything but I can say their lemon pie is incredible. I dream of that dessert still. Additionally, the staff was so nice to us Americans and joked around so much with us. Quick to refill our wine glasses and bring more water (and bread) to the tables. Bathrooms were very nice and the Christmas tree was beautiful. Also loved all the mosaics around. 10/10 would go again if I was on my own. read more

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Food is overpriced and the taste/quality does not match the price. Started with the French onion soup, it did not come hot. I had to ask them to heat it up. The 4 different oyster selection was fine. Steak was bland and dry. Seemed microwaved to me. Duck was not that good either. Overall, service was fine. I would not come back. I enjoyed eating at Chez HL 1 block away and only spending a fraction of the price I spent here. Also saw a mouse running around on the floor during my dinner. It was near the middle section of the heating food area. Not sure what to think of that. read more

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I went there because of a family member recommendation, as this restaurant was historical. The main central room is worth a visit, with it's architecture from the late 1800s, but the food was disappointing and costly. The onion soup for instance was a disaster, the cheese was too chewy and tasteless, the broth too watery. The main plates were not better and the chocolate dessert tasted like what you get in a supermarket. Maybe a fun visit for a coffee in the main room. But that would be it for me if were to go back read more

Exceptional service by the waiters and the Maître D, delicious food. Incredible settings. This feels so pris Ian so French , so out of the ordinary yet so simple. €40 will get you a starter a main course and a dessert. You will have up to 8 choices for each of those. The hostess from 7pm is unpleasant and could almost spoil the magic. read more

Lovely setting, good menu... however, service and attitude were off-putting. My wife had a delicious soup. I, as I've done in multiple cities, ordered the beef tartare. Absolutely no seasoning whatsoever. Onions in a large dice, not minced, setting the texture off. After three attempts to put something unpalatable past my palate, I moved the plate away from me. When the server came he, demeaningly, asked if I had not been aware that the dish came raw. I bit my tongue, and told him I've had it in many places; and while all of them were raw, all of them had flavor. Will be back to Paris, will not be here again. read more

Apple tart with vanilla ice cream was absolutely amazing! The service was very nice and attentive. read more

Brasserie Mollard - Apple tart with vanilla ice cream! It was absolutely amazing - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

This is classic French, casual dining at its best. If you want to experience great food, great service, at very reasonable prices with a true French experience come here! The place is beautifully decorated in the classic Art Nouveau style. It's spacious, with plenty of space between tables. It's an elegantly decorated restaurant but very casual and not stuffy nor pretentious. There isn't a snob factor here. We felt very welcome here at all times. The staff are professionals, polite, knowledgeable and very kind and friendly. I speak French others in our party do not. The staff were never rude nor overbearing. We were a larger size group of Americans, Singaporeans, and Mexicans nationals. In fact our waiter politely asked the teen in our group if she preferred a menu in English, French, or Spanish. We were also asked in advance if we preferred separate checks or one check. They graciously accommodated separate checks. The English menu has both the French and English translation. There is no special "French only " menu. Everyone was treated respectfully and warmly. We were made to feel like family. Food selection is fantastic. There is a wide range of seafood, fowl, and beef. Vegans, do not come here! Menu choices include set meal combinations, a la carte, and daily chef's recommendations. Prices are reasonable and the wine selection is plentiful. An added bonus is that guests are allowed to take away unfinished bottles of wine. The atmosphere is vibrant, happy, fun with a mix of families, tourists, romantic couples, and local French. Noise is subdued... but definitely not quiet. Dress ranged from the very casual to semi formal. Everyone is welcome. Though I didn't notice anyone wearing shorts nor flipflops. Americans: Don't be an embarrassment to your Country!!! We started with the French classics of onion soup and escargot. Yes somewhat of a cliche! But all was delicious. Some in our group ordered duck confit, sliced duck breast, mushroom stuffed chicken breasts, and so on. Bread and butter were complimentary. We ordered wine and also bottled water. I don't know if regular tap water is complimentary. However, with the ancient plumbing in Paris, I never, ever,order anything but bottled water!!! The food is delicious. We sampled each other's food family style, and the food was impeccable. A la carte heavy dishes came with a side of herb, mash potatoes. Portions are very generous...in fact they seemed "American-Sized" even though the food is definitely French. Some of the set meals included dessert. The Baked Alaska was fabulous and just out this world!! I can write a novel here, but I hope foodies get the picture! Come here with friends and family, a happy attitude and you'll be treated like family!!! ...and rewarded with impeccable food and service!! read more

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Service is awful for the outrageous price of regular meals. Please save your money and go to a different restaurant that could serve you better and better quality meals. They kept pushing to order what they wanted, not giving time or direction to pick. Waiters and waitresses seemed unhappy and intolerant. I will never ever go back to that place. I would not do it unless you want to get ripped off read more

A classic ... in a beautiful Art Nouveau decor, friendly service (for Paris), and very decent food. Worth the visit. Place was super busy when we entered at 7pm on a Tuesday. We barely scored a table for 2. Reservations are a must. Try to be in the main room to enjoy the history of the place. We settled on a large seafood platter, with extra sea urchins. And sweetbreads. Finished with a couple of desserts. Pouilly wine to accompany all this. Our waiter was very helpful and despite the high price tag, we really enjoyed our experience. read more

Brasserie Mollard - Seafood platter, with extra sea urchins. - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

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The seafood is mediocre at best and in some cases awful (we got a shellfish platter and then some fish). The only positive things to say are that some of the wait staff were charming and the wine was good. read more

Mollard's food is overpriced and not very good. Started with French onion soup with Emmenthal, which was enjoyable. Oysters (Blanches de Bretagne N°3) were fine. We ordered only seafood for the main course and we were surprised that it was as bad as it was. We had the fish fricassee (Fricassée de Poissons) and the braised grouper (Filet de Mérou Braisé). Fish was overcooked. Dishes lacked flavour. However, the restaurant is stunningly decorated, and looks decadent with tile murals, mosaics and mirrors. The best part was being able to sit in this lovely place and gaze around. Two 2-course dinners (appetizer + main course) cost just over 60 Euro in June 2013. There was a 3 Euro surcharge for the oysters. read more

Brasserie Mollard - Filet de Mérou Braisé / Braised Grouper fillet - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

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We found this place by accident when waiting for a tour. It's was by far the best restaurant we went to in Paris. Ir was early around 5pm and we asked if they had a table. This was a Tuesday and they were booked up but found us one in the back. The menu had a fixed price option with 3 courses and it was very good. We had escargot and a variety of pastas. Very nice higher end place with a great ambiance. I would go back again if it wasn't our last night in Paris. I would advise reservations but it's a great place to try while exploring Paris. read more

The food was classic French comfort food. The service was traditional and excellent and attentive. The ambiance was of the old school classic French restaurant read more

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant late on a Friday night after 9 pm, when most other restaurants seemed to be closed and only bars were open in the neighborhood. We were happy to find this place, recommended by and within walking distance of our hotel, open and English friendly. As I was not very hungry, I ordered the french onion soup, and my boyfriend had the steak frites. The soup was not great - watery and not very flavorful, but it did have a good layer of cheese on top. My boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed his steak, cooked to a perfect medium, and the fries were crispy, which he shared with me. We also ordered a full bottle of sauvignon blanc (the second least expensive, quite good actually), which our waiter kindly put in an ice bucket next to the table. Our waiter was very polite and checked in multiple times through our meal, even refilled our wine at one point. My boyfriend and I would definitely return on service alone, which was much better than other restaurants we visited in Paris, but I would skip the soup next time and order their seafood specialty dishes. read more

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Service was excellent, food on the other hand, was ok at best. Steaks undercooked, duck over cooked. Desserts were a mixed bag

After a loooong trip back from Mont St Michel, this was the closest place to our hotel and it looked decent. There were always a lot of people in there, even late at night. They had some decently priced prix fixe menus which gave our group of 8 a chance to try a whole bunch of things. I'm a sucker for escargot so obviously had that. The onion soup was pretty good too and I went with lamb (4th dinner with lamb). My father in law's steak tartare was HUGE and ridiculously good. I was surprised the portions were so generous. I got the baked alaska for dessert. Too bad I didn't let the Grand Marnier burn long enough. My mistake. read more

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Rude, snobby, horrible service and horrible fishy smelling food, swimming in sauce with no flavor did not even finish the meal. Huge disappointment!! read more

Please don't go here. Literally the worst dinning experience of my life. The food was mediocre and the service was horrific. I live in Paris so am use to slow, inattentive service but this restaurant was unacceptable. read more

The awesome dining experience from ten years ago brought us back to this brasserie on our second visit to Paris. Founded in 1867, this historic, beautifully decorated restaurant, with impeccable service, is a great place to splurge on all the good things that comes from the sea. The shellfish platter is to die for. And, our waiter, I can't remember his name, he had a short stint in Australia so he speaks fluent English, was very friendly and attentive. read more

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The room itself is worth a look, beautiful details. Bustling, loud, typically harried waiters. They have a menu in English and a menu in French. We were 2 Americans and 1 French so the French took the French menu which appeared to be better! Her food seemed better too. The oysters were just okay and I did not like my trout but my companion loved her salmon. Our French friend scored with a beautiful tuna tartar and a sea bream. The profiteroles are damn fine. It gets packed, so reserve. I am sure there are better places, but it is an experience. They do offer a 35 euro 3 course which is a pretty good deal if you order correctly. read more

Brasserie Mollard is what most New Yorkers avoid in Times Square. Tourist traps. My wife and I stumbled across the place as we walked around. We were lured in by the outdoor seafood spread so we walked in. We started with a bottle of wine, oysters and sea urchin. That was fantastic and we should have left after that. The prix fixe menu items were not worth the wait. Average. Mollard was expensive and the service got worse as dinner progressed. Once the restaurant was full, we were forgotten. If it wasn't for the seafood spread, this was a poor dining experience. IFHTP 1 read more

Had a wonderful meal at Mollard. It's a beautiful Belle Epoch dining room. Good service. Prixe Fixe was a good deal. Had French onion soup and a salad as appetizers, trout and salmon entrees, and the dessert cheese plate was fantastic. Will eat there again before we leave Paris! read more

Great looking classic. Customer service unbelieveable! I showed up on a Saturday evening with a group of 11 for our reservation. Our clunker of a concierge had booked us for the prior evening even though I had a number of email exchanges regarding certain issues, always with a reference to the correct night of our dinner. The hostess explained that we were a no show for the prior evening. I explained the mental challenges and lineage of our concierge. The hostess, a manager and two staff quickly and without a gripe, reconfigered tables to create a table for 12 within a nook. Total wait? About 10 minutes. Oh, the food? Truly outstanding. Fresh, well prepared. A solid wine list. I love this place and have already sent friends there. One of our group was a native of Paris, had never eaten at Brasserie Mollard, and was impressed as I was with the total experience. as a side note. 3 of our group had T1 diabetes, 3 were 11 years old and 2 were almost 80. What could have been a disaster was the dining highlight of our trip. Please consider when booking tables in Paris. read more

5 stars for interior decor. 4 stars for the food and service. The walls are all done in intricate mosaics from the 1800's. The French onion soup was Devine. I had the cod special and it too was tasty. Known for their seafood. Wait staff were real professionals that know their trade and their menu down to the ingredient. Wonderful. read more

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The Art Nouveau decor is nice to look at, but the value (food quality to price) is barely worth it. After each having a starter, mediocre onion soup and equally mediocre escargot, we opted not to continue. Disappointing at best. read more

Couldn't get into Garnier so we went here instead. Stunning Art Nouveau decor, friendly and helpful service (with one exception, see below), very decent food. Starters were marinated salmon for my wife and oysters for me (6 Fines de Claires No 3). Smoked salmon and its relatives are generally excellent throughout France, and this was no exception. The anise flavor was subtle but a perfect match for the fish. My oysters were just superb. Unfortunately, my wife isn't a big shellfish lover; otherwise I would come back just for the oysters. Mains were duck confit for her and trout meunière for me. My wife's choice was a bistro standard, done with skill and care. Not life-changing but very rewarding on a cold, rainy night. My trout was, of course, drowned in butter. Fortunately, it was French butter. I loved it. The wine list had a few choices under 50€ but the Pouilly Fumé I had my eye on wasn't one of them. We got a reasonably priced Sancerre instead and it was quite good, especially for the price. Desserts were sorbet for her, cheese for me. One menu choice was the "pastry of the day". My wife asked (in English) what that was and was told, "apple". Fine, she had some excellent sorbet instead. But the locals at the next table got a lengthy list of éclairs, millefeuilles, etc. Not cool, especially with all the tourists here. This would be a four star review but for that little truc. It's the kind of thing that gives Paris restaurants a bad name. We both had the menu at 33,50€, so the total for dinner was under 120€ including wine, tax and service. This was excellent value. I would try Garnier next time just to see whether the more famous neighbor can justify its higher prices, but this was a very satisfying meal. read more

Food was below par for what they charge. Staff were attentive and friendly but the food was way overpriced. read more

Worst experience in Paris! The waiter almost yelled at us when we decided not to order wine because we have to catch early train to London the next day. He only recommended the most expensive stuff on the menu...we didn't take that and he was mad. The seafood plate was not good at all...I can find that quality in california everywhere for oysters and shrimp. Steak and tartar were only so so. Not worth 100 euro. We can easily get much better food in Paris with that price! read more

Bad service specially if you are Asian Ordered the salmon...fishy Be careful with the Crepes Flambé. The food server was looking for a lighter and didn't flambe the dessert. It was bitter as hell and could not eat it. The waiter said it was flambe'd at the back. Should have made him eat the dessert Wanted this to be a good dinner for our vacation and turned out disappointing. Saved your money and go somewhere else. Don't need to deal with snooty French waiter. read more

This place is pretty pricey. I liked it though. I think their popular thing on their menu were the seafood trays. We got one of those. I got the steak and that was good. The waiter was nice and spoke good english (which is hard to come across in france). read more

Average food. Very pleasant service. A bit more expensive, even for Paris.

Horrible and overpriced food and service is fair. Typical tourist spot. We ordered lobster salad and duck breast. The salad doesn't take fresh and duck breast is over-cooked and hard to chew. We had to leave after paying $120 and find another place. read more

My wife and I enjoyed the restaurant. May be a tourist place.. but everyone there with the exception of my wife and I were French. Food was good, not outstanding, and I didn't leave feeling like we overpaid at all. Good experience and would return. read more

Horrible. Food, service and atmosphere. I could not eat my main course and the funny thing was the person across the room in a different party was saying the food was "an embarrassment to France". Can't make that up! read more

Location location location Very nice and monumental place and do not expect much more. The food is not inspirational, but if you stick to dishes that are not easily ruined like "foie gras" and lobster you will not be disappointed by the food and will be able to fully enjoy the "belle epoque" surroundings. read more

We had been wandering around after the Eiffel tower and found ourselves wondering why we haven't seen oysters on any menus, especially since I had read that oysters are a traditional part of Christmas meals in France since it is oyster season. Of course, the universe would drop Brasserie Mollard in our lap at that exact moment. I see a shucker, giant lobster tank and sea urchins on the street in front of the restaurant-calling out to us. The place was already busy at 7pm but we were able to get a table without a wait or reservation. Yes everything is pricey, but we had to get the seafood since it was what reeled us in. Tried fresh sea urchin for the first time and it was a magical experience, worth the cost. Our first oysters in France were a sampler of 4 kinds, the specials were meaty, creamy briny deliciousness. Have to love this place because it defined French seafood experience for us. We splurged on the sea urchin so ordered small entrees-- foie gras and fish soup. The foie gras was standard (should stick with seafood here) and the fish soup was entirely blended so it tasted more like a crab soup to me. It came with grated cheese, croutons and seafood aioli (none of which could really save the soup, it was bland and needed something e.g. fish chunks, veggies?). The entire place is covered in beautiful tiled mosaics, there is a very old french feeling to the place (it is a historic monument) and pepto bismol pink table cloths/ napkins--but somehow it works. Our server was overwhelmed, I think the place is too big and they probably need to hire more servers, but he was very nice to us. We ordered dessert even though our wine bottle was empty and we knew it would defer our ability to leave for another hour. A very large dessert selection, with standard options and then some not-so standard. I was intrigued by the la coupe de madelaine--sour cherry sherbert, marinated cherries (the good ones), chantilly (a delicate mild whipped cream--magical!) and forgettable shortbread cookie--together tasted like a cherry pie ice cream. When we left I noticed there was a seafood restaurant next to it... if it's cheaper, might be worth it to try instead. read more