We arrived about 35 minutes before closing and the restaurant was completely full, yet the staff…read morestill welcomed us with warmth and grace. The manager was incredibly accommodating and even personally took care of our coats, which immediately made us feel looked after. The meal was wonderful, escargot to start, followed by perfectly prepared scallops and a beautiful dessert to finish. Each course felt thoughtful and well balanced. What really stayed with me was the atmosphere. At night the restaurant feels romantic and intimate, yet still alive with the energy of the room around you. There's a quiet sense of closeness at your table while the hum of conversation and clinking glasses carries through the space. It felt like a little pocket of Parisian magic.

We've been to Paris many times, but this was our first visit to the famous Chez George's -- a…read morefavorite of Julia Child and a place I had been wanting to go for years. The tables for two are small and jammed together-- not atypical for a popular Paris brasserie. The waiters and waitresses are pros. You will be cared for, and if you are lucky, you'll have interesting neighbors as we did! For my appetizer, I had the lentil salad, which I read was a favorite of Julia's. It was a large portion and delicious. My husband had a lyonnaise salad which he very much enjoyed. For entrees, I had the best Dover sole I have ever had, and my husband had a steak frites which he loved. The waitress recommended a very good red wine to wash it all down! We were very full but shared a fabulous tarte tartin. Definitely pricey, but a thoroughly French experience!

Allard was my favorite meal in Paris. We came for lunch and had a the fixed price, plus an order of…read morefrog legs. So it was very affordable for such a nice spot. I'll preface by saying I don't eat frog legs in the US like...ever. But dang, Allard's frog legs were the BEST. Just absolutely perfectly cooked, seasoned, and presented. Allard started us with a cucumber salad amuse bouche that was really yummy. Then I had a skate wing entree and it was the most tender skate wing I've ever had. For dessert, the chocolate mousse was outstanding - rich and creamy, but broken up with little crispy cacao bits. I am so glad we stopped in to experience this classic, delicious spot.

Je n'étais pas revenu depuis le rachat d'André Allard par Alain Ducasse. Cette visite en 2026 était…read moredonc une première depuis ce changement. L'expérience a mal commencé : on m'a appelé pour m'informer que les cartes bancaires n'étaient pas acceptées. J'ai dû me rendre à un distributeur à proximité et subir une perte de plus de 35 € en taux de change. Inacceptable. À l'arrivée, le début du repas était pourtant prometteur. Le pâté en croûte (non réalisé sur place) était excellent. Les cuisses de grenouille également. Même l'amuse-bouche -- concombre avec une vinaigrette moutardée légère -- était très réussi. Nous avons ensuite commandé le poulet rôti à partager, un plat qui nécessite normalement près d'une heure de cuisson lorsqu'il est bien exécuté. Il est arrivé en moins de 30 minutes. Résultat : viande sèche. Les pommes de terre en accompagnement étaient froides et insuffisamment cuites. Le service était défaillant : j'ai dû me lever moi-même pour récupérer la bouteille de vin et l'eau, soit les bases les plus élémentaires du service en salle. Le fromage a été servi directement sorti du réfrigérateur, sans mise à température préalable. C'est un manque évident de respect pour le produit et pour les standards de la gastronomie française. Je n'étais pas revenu depuis 2012. Je comprends désormais pourquoi le restaurant était vide. Ce lieu, autrefois institution traditionnelle et historique, a été dégradé plutôt que préservé.

Our first visit to the Clown Bar. The location is a bit out of the way near the Cirrus area. The…read moreambiance featuring the Clowns is very intersting as is the food. The food is for those who are adventurous and eat everthing. This is not for your average Grandma. I persaonlly would recommend it only if your a foodie and have several days to explore otherwise there are more essential stops.

Made a reservation for dinner and had a great meal here. My boyfriend and I ordered:…read more + Beef cheek croquettes + Veal brain (!) + Daily catch + Beef tartare + Broccolinis + Chickpea fries + Gateaux basque While they are known for the veal brain (which was great), the highlights imo were actually the beef tartare and chickpea fries. Only negative was that the meal was super fast/felt a bit rushed - we were in and out in about an hour. Also, everyone else was American (which is to be expected, due to their robust Yelp presence). Overall a very fun spot, though! 4.5 stars.

Here's yet another fine recommendation by way of the Franco-loving YouTube vloggers, Les Frenchies…read more Antoine, the cherubic male half, even went as far as saying this had become his favorite restaurant in Paris citing the steak au poivre as exceptional. That was enough for me to make a reservation for Jamie W and myself here. Located near the Palais Royal, it's just a few doors from the more renowned Le Grand Colbert (review: https://yelp.to/15heNTP4Ir). We were not disappointed. It's an intimate place though there was a back dining room we never saw. We were seated comfortably next to the side wall opposite the manager station. We started with celebratory cocktails: Jamie with a 14€ Kir while I splurged on a 24€ Kir Royale (Photo 7). Both featured creme de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) with the difference being white wine in Jamie's and champagne in mine, an effervescent start to our meal. We both decided to order the 67€ Diner à la Bourse. It was a set combination of an appetizer and an entree. While we chose our respective entrees, we were pleasantly surprised to discover we received servings of all four signature hors d'oeuvres. The Gillardeaux Oysters with a subtle curry vinaigrette were delightfully slurpy (Photo 11), while the Beetroot Salad had a nice sweetness dressed in a raspberry vinaigrette (Photo 17).. The Eggs Mayonnaise were tasty with dollops of crabmeat on top (Photo 13), and the Leeks surprisingly satisfied with a hazelnut vinaigrette that added a depth of flavor (Photo 16). For his entree, Jamie thoughtfully chose the Mixed Garden Vegetables with Mushrooms (Photo 8). Nicely sauteed, the veggies offered fresh flavors with no guilt. I decided to follow Antoine's lead and ordered the French-style Hanger Steak with Pepper (Poivre) Sauce and Fries (Photo 5). The meat was buttery tender and the sauce quite luxuriant. The fries were more standard grade but they worked (Photo 10). Of course our meal wouldn't be complete without dessert. Jamie ordered the luscious 9€ Chocolate Mousse. It was a decadent treat with chocolate chips and shavings (Photo 4). I went with their daily special, the 9€ Figs Poached in Red Wine and Topped with Yogurt Sorbet (Photo 9). It was a resplendent way to conclude a memorable meal. FOOD - 5 stars...stellar renditions of French classics with the steak au poivre indeed exceptional AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...compact space but right sized for us, not too noisy SERVICE - 5 stars...attentive throughout...I believe a married couple runs the front of the house TOTAL - 5 stars...not sure it was the best bistro but close enough RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

An elegant restaurant with intimate setting. The place specializes in Steak Frites and Steak…read moreTartare so we got one of each. The Steak Frites was delicious with the peppery au povire sauce, paried amazingly with their generous serving of crispy fries. The Tartare was fresh and well-prepared as well but we didn't enjoy it as much, mainly because we're not used to the French style of tartare. Highly recommend the Leek appetizer as well. Very unique and delicious.

The savarin was so delicious it ruined not only every other savarin for me but also whipped cream,…read moreit was perfect, like the concept of it taken to its logical extreme without being overbearing or sickly sweet. Whatever cognac they used to drown the sponge cake in was unforgettably good, too. The staff was LOVELY, 100000/10 and the ambiance was classy and warm. Will go again!

Found this place on Google via researching multi-course dinners that don't break the bank in Paris…read more My wife and I went, and our experience was exactly what we were looking for. Great ambiance, great food, and great service. Ryan greeted us and took care of us throughout our meal. He was awesome. Very attentive, patient (I asked a lot of questions), and a genuinely nice guy. I would 100% recommend this place.

Food is awesome, love their signature beef dish, too bad our stomach is too small, food is very…read moregood, service is good too ~ love this place!

We did not have a good visit to Chez Fernand. From start to finish, our waiter was terribly…read moreunpleasant and incredibly rude to us, for no reason. We have gone into every place being polite and kind and were met with such hostility. He got even more snippy and rude when we declined to have wine or dessert, when we tried to ask any questions about the menu, even walking away from us while we were in the middle of speaking or asking a question. When he brought us food or drinks he nearly dropped it on the table and quickly sped off. Some other servers seemed nice to other guests, so maybe we got one on a bad day but still we felt really upset and uncomfortable with how we were treated, there is no reason for anyone in the service industry to be so rude especially when we were being so polite. You also get blocked into your seat, and are very close to other guests which is fine but you have to call the waiter to pull your table back out to get up or to go to your seat- to which they begrudgingly do so. The beef bourguignon was tasty, but we did not like how both my and my friend's order were brought in the same pot. This resulted in us having maybe 3 tiny potatoes each and not near as much meat as we hoped for. We were expecting to each have our own dish. This was certainly not worth the 36€ per person price point (nearly $80 USD for the one pot of food), and we left the restaurant still hungry and extremely upset and disappointed by the service. Overall I would not return or recommend.

Cannot go wrong reserving a lunch or dinner here. Classic French cuisine and a real authentic…read moreexperience. The food was terrific equaled by the attentive service. This was our last formal meal on our Paris vacation and it was a real highlight. It is pricey so save up but worth it. And a great location with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

Honestly a bit of a tourist trap, but the classic decor and delicious food made up for it…read more Every customer I saw (and heard) was speaking English, so it was clear that the restaurant was catering to tourists. This restaurant is like a block away from the Eiffel Tower, so the location makes sense as to why everything was so expensive as well. I got 6 escargot, steak frites, a Lillet, a glass of red wine, and chocolate mousse and spent 100 euros. Everything was amazing, the steak was cooked perfectly, the escargot were flavorful, the mousse was light and airy, and the wine selection was fantastic. The waiter spoke english which was very helpful. In general, I maybe would not return because of the price, but it was a great experience for what it was.

Probably one of the most stunning restaurants in the world, and in a train station of all places…read more As many places, this restaurant was originally designed for the 1900 Exposition Universelle. The dining rooms were themed to represent cities and regions in France. And they are exquisite from floor to ceiling. I was told to make sure I made a reservation about a month in advance. I did not, I wasn't sure of my timing through the station. But there's a way to still enjoy the beauty and eat. Le Train Bleu also offers a bar area. Here there are several small lounges with luxury interiors. It is possible to sit in one of these areas, but you may have to wait. My timing was perfect. A 5 minute wait. The cozy spot had gorgeous dark paneling and felt so warm on a December day. The service is impeccable no matter where you sit. The bar menu is quite toned down from the restaurant area. Lighter bites for travelers in between trains. I am a croque Monsieur addicted and wanted one last one before leaving Paris. The presentation was very different from the traditional ones at most bistros. This one was rolled tight and sliced into sections. Still delicious ham and Emmental goodness. A fresh salad was on the side. A bowl of mixed olives arrived shortly after being seated to nibble on while waiting on the meal. Next visit, I enjoy the main dining room!!!

Came here because of the view. The restaurant is spectacular visually. Come here from the…read moreinstagram shots. We came during the heat wave and beef tartare and the octopus dishes were not available because they apparently couldn't prepare them properly in this heat. Very surprised at this and perhaps a touch concerning? Complementary amuse bouche was nice featuring squash and it was chilled. Nice for a hot summer evening. Bread service featured two types of bread. Regular and multigrain. They provide a unique looking butter packaged like a bonbon. Had the special salad that featured tzatziki and tempura style shrimp with what looked like coleslaw. This was awful and overpriced. The tempura shrimp look like they came out of a box from Walmart. Oddly straight and all uniform sized. Coleslaw was mediocre. A rip of for €26 Also had the special cold fish dish. Perhaps it's not for me but I find it off putting. Creamy sauce with cold fish just didn't do it for me. Don't get me wrong, I like Japanese style food that features cold fish and kewpie or other mayos. This was not it. On the other hand, the table side carved roast lamb was fantastic and among one of the better lamb dishes I have had of late. Pricey but delicious. A must get. Service was tilted to the higher end but still tourist trap like. A good one time place. Get the lamb. Everything else is YMMV.