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    Chez Julien

    3.3 (118 reviews)
    PriceyFrench
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Duck breast

    The food and service was amazing! I will definitely recommend this to anyone coming to Paris.

    Croque monsieur
    Maxine K.

    We stumbled on this place because we were so hungry. Unfortunately it did not live up to expectations. We both got a croque monsieur which was overpriced! It did taste fine but not for the price. The ambiance was nice and so was the staff but that is the most that can be said for this restaurant. We did not try other dishes.

    Samir K.

    Curious about the bad reviews here, as everything was really nice and the service was great! We went in at a little bit of a weird time, and just got drinks and appetizers. We got pommes frites (of course), and a delicious burratta/egg dish. This was so good, we actually got it twice! The drinks there were also delicious. This place is in a very cool area, and not super touristy. The staff spoke pretty good English and it was very clean inside. Definitely recommend.

    The food, the ambiance, the service were phenomenal. It's just a quintisential Parisian experience by the river! Especially if you do it during the opening ceremony of the Olympics !!! Even a simple salad bursts with freshness really brightens and wake up the greens when done the way it is here. The escargot had an intense depth of flavor with garlic and herbs, married with the butter on bread! The meal was just perfect, and it's SERIOUSLY all because of the bubbly gorgeous half American half French server Salomé !!! I basically came in that day to Paris and was a little overwhelmed. I asked for her recommendations and she just took over and asked me a couple of questions and suggested what my meal should be. She even suggested one of the best wines to compliment my meal !!! Incredible person and personality! I hope she reads this, cause I cant thank her enough. I will be recommending this place to all my friends and family in Paris and those traveling to Paris.

    Max B.

    Ok let me just start off with the non-existent service that occurred, not only to myself, but the whole rapidly growing space and the one lone woman who hadn't seen service is ages. Ok let's start there, they were accommodating to my dogs joining me, but less hospitable than other restaurants, seeing them more of a task than a joy, bad vibes you know? (In paris they largely love dogs and they're allowed everywhere with some very rare exceptions). So see this woman to the left of me like she's, French, and she's patiently waiting, but yet I can sense a bit of wtf. So time goes by, too much time.... No service comes for forever until I got up and needed to speak to the manager. The manager slowly came over after what the hostess seemed to almost taking personal calls during work. He says "is everything alright", to which I responded, "absolutely not" and basically how I explained how our section hadn't been helped and than I pointed to all the people, as the original woman who was sitting there grinning ear to ear lol. I was highly disappointed at this point, I don't really care about me in these situations, I know how to get good service on my own, thanks Dad!! But for the other people I pulled out one of my oldest lines to get a restaurant in shape or at least service, "Michelin, sent me here, now what can we do about this situation?" Or Gazat in the states either worked depending on importance lol. There's no way to verify it either and as Shakespeare once said, "we all are actors and the world is a stage", so I feel no guilt driving this restaurant just because it's what should have happened. The sections issues disappeared after my comment of course. The food was at best average but very expensive for average, the steak was in blue which is bloody when I wanted it medium rare and I found the truffles added absolutely nothing but price to the dish which was already subpar compared to the competition around it. French Ok, permettez-moi de commencer par le service inexistant qui s'est produit, non seulement pour moi, mais pour tout l'espace en croissance rapide et la seule femme qui n'avait pas vu le service depuis des lustres. Ok commençons par là, ils étaient accommodants pour que mes chiens me rejoignent, mais moins hospitaliers que d'autres restaurants, les voyant plus une tâche qu'une joie, de mauvaises vibrations vous savez? (A Paris, ils aiment beaucoup les chiens et ils sont autorisés partout avec de très rares exceptions). Alors voyez cette femme à ma gauche comme si elle était française, et elle attend patiemment, mais pourtant je peux sentir un peu de wtf. Alors le temps passe, trop de temps.... Aucun service ne vient pour toujours jusqu'à ce que je me lève et que j'aie besoin de parler au responsable. Le directeur est lentement venu après ce que l'hôtesse semblait presque prendre des appels personnels pendant le travail. Il dit "tout va bien", ce à quoi j'ai répondu, "absolument pas" et en gros comment j'ai expliqué comment notre section n'avait pas été aidée et que j'ai pointé du doigt tout le monde, comme la femme d'origine qui était assise là en souriant à l'oreille oreille lol. J'ai été très déçu à ce stade, je ne me soucie pas vraiment de moi dans ces situations, je sais comment obtenir un bon service par moi-même, merci papa !! Mais pour les autres, j'ai sorti une de mes plus anciennes lignes pour remettre un restaurant en forme ou au moins un service, "Michelin, m'a envoyé ici, maintenant que pouvons-nous faire face à cette situation?" Ou Gazat dans les états soit fonctionnait selon l'importance lol. Il n'y a aucun moyen de le vérifier non plus et comme Shakespeare l'a dit un jour, "nous sommes tous des acteurs et le monde est une scène", donc je ne ressens aucune culpabilité à conduire ce restaurant simplement parce que c'est ce qui aurait dû arriver. Les problèmes de sections ont disparu après mon commentaire bien sûr. La nourriture était au mieux moyenne mais très chère pour la moyenne, le steak était en bleu ce qui est sanglant quand je le voulais moyennement rare et j'ai trouvé que les truffes n'ajoutaient absolument rien d'autre que le prix du plat qui était déjà inférieur à la concurrence qui l'entourait.

    Noesh H.

    This was by far my favorite restaurant in Paris! The food was incredible and the customer service was out of this world. I am so impressed and grateful for such hardworking people who had waited on us. They were extremely kind and made sure we were well taken care of - every minute. The vibe was romantic and peaceful. The whole style of the restaurant was classy yet simple. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're ready to spend a couple of big bucks!

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    Absolutely amazing! The food was absolutely fantastic, service was great and the ambiance at the restaurant was great!

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    Food was fantastic, although the en pointe steak was medium well at best. We must've looked American. Would return!

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    Our service was amazing! The food was fresh and delicious! Reservations are recommended. 5/5 stars!

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    We had chateaubriand and scallops for dinner, escargot and foie gras appetizers, then finished with creme brûlée and chocolate cake.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    1.3 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
    €€

    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place feels like a Foie Gras specialist but also, a tourist destination. Over 80% of the…read morepatrons here were tourists. As a Chinese, I understood more than 50% of the conservations (Chinese). Which doesn't mean anything about the food. Just observation. Onion soup - 2 stars. First, the cheese failed to emit the baked, melted gruyere cheese, there is no aroma at all. I don't think they used gruyere cheese. May be mozzarella cheese. The worst part was the bread in the soup. It tasted stale which ruin the flavor of the soup. I had to finish without the bread. Escargot - Another disappointment. What made escargots special was the garlic butter and herb. Here, there were the herbs, no garlic, and French is famous with their butter but I taste oil but not buttery. Other places I actually get excited dipping the bread into the garlic butter but not here. Pan seared Foie gras - The quality of Foie Gras was definitely there. It's not as well seared as I hope but they managed to cook it through without overcooking it. The size of Foie Gras is kind of scary, it's like a small piece of rib eye steak. With just the onion soup and Foie Gras, I could barely swallow anything. Generous portion.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie
    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - He said was very good

    He said was very good

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    Brasserie Bellanger - Couldn't decide between the Bernaise sauce or garlic herb butter so got both!

    Brasserie Bellanger

    4.7(90 reviews)
    2.9 kmGare du Nord/La Chapelle, Strasbourg-St Denis/Bonne Nouvelle, 10ème

    How was flying out Charles de Gaulle Airport the next day and I just arrived from Frankfurt Germany…read moreby train when I looked up a French restaurant near the Gard du Nords train station and found BB. Luca was my server and he was very welcoming in hospitable to this weary traveler. I sat on the patio towards the end of the row so I could take in the atmosphere and people watch a bit. Luca Recommended a meal with a mashed potatoes and sausage with French bread and salad and it sounded tasty so I gave it a go! All the flavors went well together; mashed potatoes were well seasoned the sausage had a good flavor, and the salad with the vinaigrette added a crunch in an extra flavor as well. I drank a French hard cider while I gobbled up my meal, which also was new for me and tasted great after I was done my meal. Luke brought me a shot with rum and some other ingredients, including lemon that definitely hit the spot after a good meal.I recommend Brasserie Belanger for anyone near GDN Train Station that enjoys great food and patio dining. Cheers!

    Had dinner here this evening after scoring a last minute reservation for four. Seated quickly after…read morearrival at 1900, with our server greeting us shortly thereafter. The restaurant itself isn't small, but really not big, so it's definitely worthwhile to make a reservation at least a week or so on advance, otherwise you're pushing your luck. Everyone ordered steak frites (2 rump steak, 2 flank) and no one was disappointed. Steaks were cooked to order, although medium here in France is more like medium rare in the States, just be advised. The restaurant itself is lively and fun with lots of chatting, laughing and good times being shared. Desserts were Crème Brûlée and Apple Crumble, neither of which were disappointing. We definitely enjoyed our dinner and would likely return again. This time with a reservation made well in advance.

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    Water jar, salt & pepper

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    Une parfaite latte (OK it was a cappuccino but still gorgeous)

    Bistro des Augustins - Fermier

    Bistro des Augustins

    4.4(562 reviews)
    1.0 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème
    €€

    Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son and I while we…read morewere in Paris on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not five minutes is a long time away, but it was still worth the weight as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

    THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

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    Bistro des Augustins - Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

    Sunday dinner @ The Bistro!

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    Chez Janou - prawns in wine sauce

    Chez Janou

    4.1(705 reviews)
    0.9 kmBastille, Marais, 3ème
    €€

    My #1 fav classic French dinner we had in Paris. The food and the atmosphere were all great. This…read moreplace seems to be a certified, capital 'e' Establishment here in Paris. Vibey 30 somethings and those of us tourists that have begrudgingly figured it out. It is close quarters inside, but when in Rome. My bestie from middle school and I shared the escargot (bless you) pasta, which was delicious, and the duck, which was exceptional. We split a very fairly priced bottle of wine and ended the night with the scoop of mousse. If they could figure out how to do that intravenously, that'd be great. The mousse reminded me of a great guilty pleasure, which is eating straight out of the can of Duncan Hines chocolate frosting (ask me how I know, I do this often, going to rebrand it to me being European). Loved it here.

    I'd say 3.5 stars but Yelp won't let me! Chez Janou is a…read morevery popular spot - we arrived an hour before open on Sunday evening and were able to get an outside table no problem. The menu features French classics and there are vegetarian options. To be honest, maybe I'm not the best to right this review because French food isn't my favorite - regardless, my main complaint is just that the food lacked the extra flavor I was hoping for but it was still solid. The Ravioli Dauphine was perfectly cheesy, just needed some extra salt. The Chickpea Fries and Warm Goat Cheese were nice starters, and I liked the bread basket that was given freely - especially the inclusion of a walnut raisin bread. NOW, the star of the show and the reason you're probably here: the Chocolate Mousse. Yes it is worth the hype. Only complaint - we had some leftover and they refused to box it for us.

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    Bar vibe

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    Bread with Chocolate Mousse

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    Dinner area- inside

    Chez Fernand - Roquefort

    Chez Fernand

    4.4(296 reviews)
    1.1 kmSaint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
    €€€

    May 2026. Popular with tourists. Charming stone wall interiors that is very lively when fully…read moreoccupied. We sat in the back (not the very back), but the front area looks very cozy --mostly reserved for French speakers, it appeared. We ate here twice in one week. Once on our own, and once with friends visiting Paris the same week as us. Two VERY different experiences. The first experience was lovely, friendly, and absolutely delicious. 4.5 stars. Simple classic French cuisine. We shared the mini raviolis stuffed with mushroom and a foie gras sauce. Wow. And shared their famous beef bourguignon. The tender beef, the sauce! I love the way they plate it too. Delicious. And a bottle of Cabernet Franc from Bourgueil (Loire Valley). The second visit (3 star) was very different from the first visit. Less friendly, borderline rude, took a long while for table service even though it was not busy, rolled their eyes about us sharing and at our wine bottle selection. We didn't feel welcomed. Food remains good, but not outstanding. Roll of the dice on service. I'd say if you're in the area and you don't have to wait it'd be worthwhile, otherwise seek a less touristy spot.

    Excellent French restaurant kind of hidden in the Saint Germain area of Paris. But inside, it is a…read morequaint, almost rustic style for Parisian cuisine. Actually found this place by accident as we were strolling through the area (I'm a tourist by the way). Service was excellent from start to finish and our server spoke perfect English, which made the experience easier for my wife and I. We settled on the 4 course meal, which we shared. There are many restaurants such as this, but it is worth the service and experience trying French cuisine.

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    Interior

    Chez Fernand - Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

    Le légendaire bœuf Bourguignon aux joues de bœuf Black Angus, pommes vapeur.

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    Beef bourguignon

    Le Soufflé - pistachio soufflé + chocolate sauce

    Le Soufflé

    4.3(382 reviews)
    2.5 kmConcorde/Madeleine, 1er
    €€€

    It is somewhat cliche but I love Le Souffle. It is always consistently good. These are hearty rich…read moresouffles not the light as air ones Their cheese souffle and foie souffles are amazing. Don't pass up on their dessert ones as well... the chocolate and Grand Marnier are both excellent

    It was my first time trying soufflé (baked egg-based dish) and it was a great dining experience! We…read moremade a reservation for lunch and were promptly seated upon arrival. Le Soufflé doesn't only have soufflés, but it was definitely what we were eyeing to order. They have savory and sweet soufflés, so we made sure to get at least one of each. We started with the cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo, the beef bourguignon soufflé, and ended with the soufflé Grand Marnier for dessert. The cheese soufflé and French onion soup combo was a great appetizer to our meal. It also came with a couple bites of salad. I didn't have French onion soup until this meal, so I was really looking forward to it and it did not disappoint! The beef bourguignon soufflé was absolutely delicious as well and packed with flavor. The soufflé Grand Marnier was a perfect end to our meal, the liqueur added a nice alcoholic taste to the soufflé and is a great addition if you're looking for just a bit of alcohol in your system. The soufflés are the perfect size for sharing, so I would recommend doing that and trying a variety of dishes. Le Soufflé was a unique French dining and I would absolutely recommend them!

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    Le Soufflé - Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

    Cheese soufflé + chicken & mushroom sauce

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    Goat cheese souffle

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