Absolutely delicious, what a surprise! I sat at the bar solo, expecting a nice bite in a cool setting. I don't speak a lot of French, but nearly all of the servers speak English, so I asked a few questions and settled on a lentil app and a fish main that the woman next to me had ordered. I was actually blown away by this meal. The lentils w/egg is an excellent appetizer, almost more like a soup than a lentil salad. Excellent, subtle flavor. The fish was just WOW. So tender, flaky, and moist. The pesto beneath the fish was outstanding and I really enjoyed the interested sauteed greens (dandelion, maybe?). The whole meal was so delicious and fresh without feeling too heavy... all too common in french cuisine. i will definitely be coming back! read more

My fellow Yelpers never let me down! I had one of my best meals in Paris(and maybe even ever) at this restaurant. I don't like to throw out 5-star reviews all willy-nilly, but this place deserved it! The restaurant has a cozy feel to it. The bartender and our waitress were very friendly. I imagine the amount of wine the waitstaff was consuming contributed to this. I'm generally much friendlier after a few glasses myself. Many of the menu selections looked appetizing. So, how does one choose? For starters, you choose the appetizer that the lady at the table to our right practically swallowed whole. Mango salsa and tuna. Sounds simple, but absolutely amazing. If I had been in the privacy of my own home, I probably would have licked the plate. For a main course I went with the salmon over eggplant dish. Again, it was great. One of my friends chose the lamb dish, which she let me taste. Another hit! No truly great meal is complete without dessert. Another hard choice. Thanks to the lady at the table to our left, who practically licked her plate(again, this should only be done in the privacy of your own home), I chose the strawberry ice cream with balsamic vinegar sorbet. Yes, that says balsamic vinegar sorbet. Another Yelper posted a pic. It doesn't look (or sound) appetizing, but in case you haven't heard, looks can be deceiving. This is definitely on my "to-do" list for my next trip to Paris! read more

One of the best meals in Paris all week! Towards the end of our trip, husband and I were getting sick of overly buttery, heavy meals. We were craving something more fresh. Wooden furniture and warm glowing lights welcomed us. Got there just before 9 pm, and we were seated at the bar right away (usually booked for a few days in advance, we were told). The multilingual waitstaff was amazing! She gave us a rundown of the entire menu in English. For appetizer, we had 1) fennel and celery based vegetarian soup, with kicks of pepper and dill. A bit on the creamy side, but doesn't feel like it is greasing up your stomach. Clean aftertaste. 2) Tiny little clams with shaved cheese, leek, veggies, and crumbs of some sort. Not mind blowing, but it was light and well-balanced. Main dishes were amazing! There were two vegetarian, two seafood, and two meat. We had two seafood plates. One was with slightly sweet, orange creamy sauce with white fish (similar to cod) that was lightly grilled. Any greasy taste (very minimal) is very well balanced with slightly bitter veggies. Awesome balanced plate. Husband's fish was not cream-based, the fish sat in a green broth that was refreshing with a lot of fresh vegetables. We shared a dessert of fresh strawberries with pieces of cake, kiwi/lemon ice cream, with sprinkled sesame seeds. read more

According to the staff they will tell you straight out "this is not a fish restaurant and the menu changes every day." The bread however is piping hot, the risotto is hearty enough to make any day no matter how low your heart is and the Cauliflower soup was top of the world. Bon appetit and thank the chef Ollie Clark. read more

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AMAZING! You must have the Risotto. The preparation changes depending on the season. I was there in the summer & they served it with snow peas, chantrelles & baked salmon. Cool rustic Parisan vibe & great bar if you just want to have a glass of wine! -Maria Taylor "What's New In New York" read more

I stopped in on a Sunday night without a reservation & sat at the bar. It was a delightful evening -- the bar-tendress was helpful with wine selection. Fish (dorade) was perfect as was dessert served with a delicious wine I never would have thought of trying. I look forward to recommending and returning. read more

Always worth stopping by here. Fish is mostly what they do and they do it right. Good selection, nice preparation, great friendly service. Wine list is better than adequate and they don't gouge you for some very decent names. Appetizers push the envelope-- try the one with Tete de Cochon. Always busy so call for reservations or show up when they open at 7 pm and sit at the bar. read more

A friend brought me to this restaurant during my short visit, and it was his second time there that week because he enjoyed it so much! The serving staff remembered him from just the few days prior and were EXTREMELY friendly and helpful, especially with a menu that was entirely in French. Our wine was stupendous and I'm very sad that I cannot find it here in the USA (2012 Chinon Gabare - Cabernet Franc). For an appetizer, we shared the gnocchi entree which is incredibly delicious. The gnocchi were so tender and the flavors of the sauce rich, and such a smooth texture. For an entree, we split the roasted chicken for 2. This entree is served beautifully with onions, mushrooms, and it's juices in a baking pan, cut perfectly for serving. While tasty, it wasn't anything mind blowing flavor wise. It was cooked to perfection moisture wise. The biggest ding is that it costs 65 euro for this entree. It's delicious, but that is a very proud price tag, unfortunately, and the only reason I cannot give the 5th star. The ambiance is warm and inviting. There are textures of the neighborhoods age. My favorite part is the floor tile. Mixtures of patterns and blues/whites. Look forward to going back and trying some of the other entrees soon! read more

We went to Fish on two separate recommendations and wanted to love the place but sadly didn't. The location is perfect with lots of bars and other nightlife nearby. And the restaurant itself is cute and quaint. Our waitress was more than willing to translate the menu which was appreciated. We just weren't blown away with our food. My husband had the rabbit starter and I had the white bean starter. Mine was better than his. His was a bit dry. I had the white fish for my main dish and it was delicious. Really tasty. My husbands scallops, on the other hand, were pretty one dimensional and nothing special. All in all, it was a decent meal. When you're in Paris you want an exceptional meal though. read more

This place is perfect for people who don't speak French, since the entire restaurant is staffed with English/Australian/American expats who speak impeccable French. So if you speak French, you'll be happy; if you speak English, you'll feel right at home too. It is a very cool space, and I have enjoyed everything I've eaten there. My family was very impressed when they ate here - and they enjoyed being able to speak English with the waitstaff. I've also just plopped myself down at the bar and made friends with whoever's around. It is a fantastic ambience. This is also one of the few restaurants in Paris that is open on a Sunday. read more

Liked this place a lot. Casual atmosphere and a very friendly English waitress. Had a nice "house" rose the was about $30/bottle. Restaurant focuses on fish as the name implies. I had a dorade that was excellent and came with a beautiful sauce. Can't remember what my wife had but she did like it. Would recommend this as a stop for excellent fish in a casual atmosphere. The owners also run a really cute wine shop nearby, La Derniere Goutte. read more

Just to complement the reviews here in English. It's a great spot for ex-pats and English speakers to grab great food at a reasonable price in an area where the number of overpriced restaurants and disappointing cuisine is enough to keep some away. Enjoy some wine and definitely stop by the caviste a few meters away. You may pay more for the wine, but you will get great recommendations from people who really know what they're talking about. read more

One of the best experiences I have had in Paris in a long time. The service is impeccable, the food is just right and there is something for everyone. Don't be fooled by the name, there is fish, meat and even vegetarian options! Can't wait to go back! read more

Great food! Great service! I had the cod and my wife had the scallops - both achieved perfection. Highly recommend grabbing a bottle of Sancerre at the bar while you wait for a table and then pair with any seafood here. read more

I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised by lunch here. Wonderful seafood and a highly enjoyable lunch overall. We spent over a week in Paris and my wife and I agreed this was one of the top restaurants from the trip. I definitely hope to return someday. Plus, it's next door to GROM! http://www.yelp.com/biz/grom-paris read more

Fish is a current haven for the expatriate American crowd in Paris. The owners appear to be Australian, and with the genial decor and atmosphere and the excellent food, this makes the restaurant a warm rendezvous for foreigners living in the capital. The Left Bank has a long history for these people, dating back at least to Hemingway and friends hanging out at Les Deux Magots. Embarrassed by the naivete of the American tourist class, yet not really integrated themselves into French life, they are stuck in a time-and-space-warp somewhere in between (if they really wanted to fit in, they probably would not have left their homes in the first place). Most of them eventually give up and move back to the US, but in the meantime, they rent on the Left Bank and the Ile St. Louis and glumly seek out congenial places like Fish. Which is why we rarely come here. It is a bit depressing to talk to these people, so out of sync with their environments. When we occasionally get to the point where we want a meal in an Anglophone context, we would rather hop on a plane to New York. read more

If you are looking for an amazing early dinner or lunch while you are waltzing the Latin Quarter, then you MUST stop by Fish La Boissonnerie. It is owned by the lovely people over at the La Derniere Goutte http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-derniere-goutte-paris (The Last Drop) and has lovely dishes, but they are know for three things: 1) Fresh Fish 2) Amazing wine 3) Inexpensive prices Fish La Boissonnerie has great food reasonable prices and is open for lunch lots of atmosphere with stone walls and beamed ceilings 69 Rue de Seine also like Le Reminet at Rue des Grand Degrees a block long street in the fifth that is very tiny street. They have an unbelievably really great deal at lunch on Mondays and Thursdays a three course prix fixe for 13 euros (without wine) but for three courses recently had fresh mackeral and wonderful appetizer with fresh sardines, and a wonderful pear mousse..... ah I can taste it again... read more

My family and I loved this restaurant! The seating is limited but reservations is available. The restaurant is open for much for a short time (as most restaurants in Paris) so be sure to make your reservation or come early. The good was so delicious. We had a beef dish, veal dish and a fish dish all were superb!!! They suggested a nice wine for us and made us all feel so comfortable. This was probably one of the best meals and experiences we had in Paris. Definitely one we would come back to. Very high quality ingredients and everything is clearly made with lots of thought for taste and presentation. Also, very friendly to those of us who speak English and noticed the same for other patrons from different countries. Wish we had a list for restaurants in France with these attributes!!! read more

This was our favorite restaurant in France. It didn't hurt that it was a block away from the apartment that we rented. We actually went there twice in 4 days for dinner. The fact that we had the same waitress for both nights didn't hurt. She was an Irish (Kate) lass that was doing post graduate studies in France. Of course the food has an emphasis on fish but they have both vegetarian and other meats as well. We elected to go with a 2 course meal which gives you a choice of either an appetizer or dessert along with a main course. You also have an option of getting all 3. For the main course we tried a selection of fish dishes and various salads and opted for a dessert. The dessert was a caramelized banana banana ice cream which was crazy good. All off the food was elegant and the seasonings subtle to highlight the taste of the local foods. I would highly recommend this place. read more

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I love the atmosphere of Fish. It's lively, the decor is a great mix of classic and playful and the service is pretty efficient. Unfortunately, I'm always left a little disappointed with my meals. The truth is, the look great on paper, but generally lack flavor or cohesion upon arrival. The wine list is extensive and rather over priced. I have been back on several occasions-- it's a great place to bring friends who don't eat meat (chicken/beef/pork). I understand they have a great lunch deal, which I think would be a better bet, that way, if you're left slightly unsatisfied, you won't be out 45€ at the end of your meal. Bouffe: 5/10 Boisson: 8/10 Ambiance: 10/10 read more

I have been to Paris a few times and recently stayed there for 9 days. I have to say that this has been my favorite dining experience so far! The food was so delicious and the staff was beyond friendly! We had the scallops and pighead to start and they were both excellent. I had the squid over lentils for my main... I seriously wish I could have this everyday, the squid was cooked perfectly and the smokey taste of the lentils was to die for. Our server was a young woman who was so beyond attentive and helpful. She helped us with the menu and even picked out a delicious wine that complimented our meal. She even went the extra mile to chat with us about her life and write down other restaurants she recommended. Overall a great experience and definitely worth it. read more

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Extremely disappointing lunch @ Fish yesterday (Oct 22). Our server was uncaring and unpleasant, which set the tone for the meal. The food was much too salty. I barely touched the butternut squash gnocchi, which were inedible due to the pervasive salty taste. I shared this with the server when she asked how our meal was. Her only response: "Oh, that's odd". The chocolate dessert was very nice - once it had thawed out - but had clearly come fully prepared straight out of the refrigeration room. I have been enjoying lovely meals at Fish for close to 15 years but am not sure I'll ever return after this terrible experience. read more

I thought it odd that a place named Fish only had one seafood item on their menu- I ordered it but it was just ok. Nothing about the meal was really memorable, but it was satisfactory. Very busy and you'd better get a reservation if you want a table. read more

Wow. We picked this place out randomly when we got the answering machine at another location and were hugely surprised. It's a cool location set in the Latin Quarter with an enjoyable menu and atmosphere. The menu is a bit small but the food was excellent. Besides the bread is amazing! read more

This was our last meal in Paris... We came here for lunch and had an excellent experience. Our waitress was attentive and congenial. We each ordered two courses off the prix fix menu, my sister and husband both had the herb crusted veal and they said it was phenomenal. I had the raw scallops and they were divine-the sauce that accompanied the dish was light and refreshing. I opted for the lavender creme brulee for dessert and it was perfect while my sister and husband each had the chocolate tarts. This was a great ending to a wonderful Parisian trip! read more

One of the best meals we had in Paris. We were both craving fish, and this was definitely the place to get it. Each item was obviously carefully designed and prepared. Excellent Chef! Wonderful flavors. Even the bread was the best we had on our trip. Service was very good, and though they didn't have an English menu, our server was patient explaining the items we didn't recognize. Definitely get dessert. The orange tart was the best food I had in our whole Paris trip. it was truly amazing. Next time I'm in paris I will definitely come here again. read more

I love going to this restaurant. The food is wonderful and the atmosphere amazing. Yes yes it could be considered an ex-pat hang out but every time I've been it's been a lovely mix of cultures. Laid back and a happy place. The wait staff is knowledgeable and very pleasant. Try to get Elises' table if you can! Everything we ate- the Entrecôte, Dorade, Agneau, etc was well prepared and Delicious. They have an incredible wine selection as well. Don't miss this restaurant when you are in Paris! read more

Great food amazing wine match and very good staff a must do in Paris . Prices reasonable aswell . read more

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It makes me sad to write a (very long) review like this because Fish used to be one of my favourite go-to places in Paris, but after my last two experiences I won't go back. I would give them one star actually, if we hadn't had a number of lovely evenings here in the past. The standards unfortunately seem to be really different these days, which is disappointing because Fish used to consistently be good. I came in a few weeks ago to make two reservations because I had two sets of visitors coming to town, both wanting good food in a cute place, so I thought this was the perfect restaurant. I saw the server write down my reservations in the book, and thought it would all be ok. I turned up for my first dinner here on a relatively not-busy Tuesday night with my cousins to be told that no, I didn't have a reservation. Which was impossible because I saw the woman write it down in the book for that night. Anyway, I got a table thankfully because it wasn't too busy, but would have been really bummed if there had been nothing available because I came to the trouble of physically coming in to make sure my reservation would be taken into account. The food this evening was ok- nothing amazing, but fine. Had an ok piece of fish with very few vegetables, but I think my cousins had good food. The server we had was really not friendly, barely checked on us (Fish usually has more attentive service than your average French resto), and overall was just kind of unpleasant. Before leaving I made sure to double check my reservation for the following week, and they said they had it marked down. So I came back on Pentecost for dinner with my mom, grandmother, and boyfriend, and maybe because it was a holiday things went wrong, but honestly I don't think that even excuses the food or service of this evening. It was somewhat of a disaster from start to finish. My starter of potato soup was ok, but my mom and grandma apparently really did not enjoy their mackerel (it had no taste, and they both added a lot of salt), and my boyfriend said the same thing about his clams. Then the main courses came- my mom and boyfriend both had an ok sea bass, I had a baked fish (supplement 8 euros to the normal menu) which was ok, but my carrots were rock hard and I could barely cut them, but overall things tasted ok. My grandma ordered the lamb, which was really really tough, and she couldn't cut through it (we all saw it, she could not get through the chop), so we told our server and she apologized profusely and took it away. Then she asked if my grandma wanted something else, so she said fish. A few minutes later, she was brought another plate of lamb by a different server (maybe he was the manager?), and was asked which piece she had trouble with, and then was told that it was probably the bone she was trying to cut. The three of us saw her struggle to get through the meat, and it was most definitely not the bone, but a piece of meat with some gristle or something all over it so she couldn't get through. She was so embarrassed at this point, to be told that she was probably trying to cut the bone- actually we were all embarrassed because it just wasn't ok, and she was quite upset, to the point she wasn't hungry anymore. This was such a bummer because we were there for our "nice" evening out in Paris, and the whole experience was just so bizarre with that comment, as well as the mediocre food. At least they took her menu off the bill, and offered her some wine, but still, it was a comment that should not have been made, especially somewhere where we have known the service to be really good. read more

Nice little restaurant in saint germain des près. We found it on chow hound and gave it a try. I was surprised that many restaurant kitchens would close as early as 10:30 pm - even on a Friday night. Since we got here at 10:20 the waitress was nice but already a little pushy. The menu offers four starters, four main dishes and some deserts. As usual in France you order either all three or choose to skip one course. We started with a mutton liver on apple sauce and roasted garlic and peanuts. The flavor was good and it went well with a draft beer (probably atypical to order that but I was thirsty after the flight ;) as entrees we had a delicious merlu (hake) perfectly cooked and seasoned accompanied by three kinds of cabbages and a cuisse de porc that did not meet my expectations. The sommelier recommended a Pinot noir from burgundy that had an interesting touch - not too heavy on the palate for the fish. The desert - a chocolate mousse crumble was not exciting. Very good espresso. Would I come back? Probably but there are so many options and not enough evenings :) read more

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Our favorite restaurant in Paris -- we ate there twice during the week we spent in the city this past November. It's a small space, very cozy with friendly staff, all of whom speak excellent English. The food is absolutely wonderful. It's a casual atmosphere but the quality of the food could compete with far more expensive and "serious" restaurants and it was a particular pleasure to eat to well in a non-stuffy restaurant. Highly recommended. read more

We had a wonderful meal here! We didn't have a reservation, but they were still able to accommodate us. The staff was overly helpful in going over each of the dishes. Everything was great, but in particular the artichoke soup was divine and the iberico pork chop was the best we've ever had. Spectacular menu choices at a great price, definitely on our list for future visits. read more

Delicious! Walk in was easy for lunch. Waitress was super friendly and happy to translate the menu for us. Two delicious courses were 26€ and wine was 5€ a glass. I loved the gazpacho and my dad enjoyed his salmon sashimi type appetizer. For entrees my cuttlefish tagliatelle was fine (wouldn't order again but not bad). My dads vegetarian gnocchi was amazing!! Delicious. Really high quality ingredients. Delicious warm bread. Welcoming English-friendly service. read more

Probably one the best dining experiences I had in France. The food is simply divine and be sure to leave room for desert!!

Enjoyed yet another wonderful dinner here. Not a big menu, but everything is nicely done. We had the monk fish appetizer which was our of this world! I had the squid entree which was very tasty and tender. read more

So british! Fish and veggies... Colorfull and savorfull... Go for it! The wines are awsome and you may not hear at all any french. Enjoy! Be aware that sometime it is kind of noisy with loud music late in the evening... C'est la fête! read more

Kindly coerced into buying great expensive wine.

Fish was recommended by my boss and another co-worker and they did not steer us wrong! We showed up for our 8pm reservation on a Monday night and the place was half empty and I started to get a little worried, but by the time we got our appetizer it was full. Yes, we provincial Americans eat early! Though the menu is all in French and we could have puzzled through it our wonderful waitress took the time to go thru the entire menu with us. Kudos to her also for taking care of half the restaurant as well as running across the street every couple of minutes for fresh baked bread for the tables. We shared a delicious scallop carpaccio to start, my wife had an excellent dish of tagliatelle with mushrooms and I had a great squid dish. There was also cod on the menu, but I was surprised there wasn't more seafood. It seems like most smaller restaurants they only have four or five mains so they can concentrate on doing them well. We finished up with an orange tart with a bruleed top that was terrific. The couple next to us had a scrumptious looking chocolate dessert, but we wanted to keep it light and we were not disappointed. My two regrets are that we didn't go sooner in our trip because we would have gone back again and that we weren't hungrier so we could have had more starters and desserts! Its not inexpensive, but not outrageous and definitely worth it. read more

Quaint small restaurant in St. Germaine. Quite a find with fresh, tasty food. Each presentation beautiful with extreme quality of fish, meat, cheese and wine. read more

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Loved loved loved Fish La Boissonerie! We had lunch reservations here on a rainy Friday. Weren't sure what we wanted to drink, so our friendly bartender poured us a couple different tastes, and we got into a lively conversation about California vs French wines. All the food was fresh, delicious, inventive without being precious. dessert was divine! All in all, a great value in a lovely setting. Go! read more