My husband, his friend and I came here for dinner one night without a reservation and were told we would be accommodated in an hour if we wished. We put our names in, took a stroll around, and came back and were the last ones to be seated. It was perfect because we didn't feel rushed and we were able to enjoy our food and drinks. The waiter was awesome, he explained the menu in both French for my friend and English for my husband and me, and didn't come off as bothered at all that he had to switch between the two languages. I must say, Le Bon Georges makes hands down the best steak I've ever had. The aged beef was tender and juicy - the pieces of steak almost melted in my mouth. The rest of my trip to Europe was essentially ruined because I was no longer able to look at beef the same way... and after being disappointed at 2 other restaurants in Paris and Barcelona, I refrained from ordering steak at all. I wish we were smart enough to have gone there more than once during our stay in Paris but at least we'll have something to look forward to in the future! read more

Outstanding little spot. Potato salad with Foie Gras and black truffles was amazing.

Every now and then as you search between the Michelin started restaurants of Paris you find a little gem and this is one of them. If you are looking for an authentic bistro experience with the look and feel of yesteryear with the quality and precision expected in a top notch restaurant then you've come to the right place. Walk through the doors and you head into a bustling establishment overflowing with patrons eager to dine on what this bistro has to offer. Be prepared though to hear people turned away left and right so make reservations as space is limited and you don't want to be left on the street. No French attitude, complete willingness to explain everything to you in English, and sheer joy and appreciation for choosing to come to their establishment. Once you sit down, hopefully you will be fortunate enough to be catered to by the owner, Benoit, a man so passionate about his craft that he searches high and low to find the highest quality products to serve to his guests. The care of Benoit and his staff is such that you can feel their passion when describing a wine so different than anything you are accustomed to. For us it was a white wine grown in red wine soil that retained many red wine characteristics. A complete delight. Then we move onto the food. A tray of three mouth watering meats was followed by three additional unique appetizers. Then the real star of the night: a dish of filet mignon so tender and without fat it was unlike anything we have ever eaten and a tray of sirloin equally as succulent. All coming from a special farm in France that deals with only one other restaurant in Paris while turning all others away. It was truly sensational and not to be missed. Finally we had dessert along with very unique dessert wine that we had never tried anywhere else. Benoit was doing everything possible to give to us a most interesting Parisian bistro experience of the highest quality. All I can say, is if you are looking for the best meal in Paris, and are tired of going to the overhyped and machinelike major Michelin rated restaurants that many are living off of old reviews and just going through the motions, take off your fancy clothes, dress casually, ask to speak to Benoit and allow him to deliver to you a most magical and unforgettable evening. We already are making our plans to come back! So enjoy and feel fortunate you read this review! Believe me you will be happy you listened. read more

The food was good, the place was cute, the staff were friendly, but it was extremely overpriced. I didn't feel that what I got was anything spectacular, and the restaurant was uncomfortably warm with one fan to appease a whole side of the dining area. Another quick note - specify tap water or they will sell you overpriced bottles of tap water. read more

Amazing restaurant, the food is traditional french food with a twist, just different enough but not too much, the products are fresh and seasonal, everything is top quality, and the service is great. read more

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Cozy place, with beautiful interior tile and brick work. Attentive service, including on demand translation of the chalk board menu that was walked around to each table. Outstanding medium rare steak polnard - slight crisp to the outside and juicy, rose color inside. Dessert was nice, but honestly the steak far out shined the dessert. read more

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Seduced by cute website and some enthusiastic reviews, I reserved an outdoor table over a month ahead, so was surprised to arrive and have the host say it wasn't available. I showed him the email confirmation and he shrugged, suggesting we eat inside. When I resisted, he had a hissy fit, prancing around and yelling that I'd raised my voice. He did a quick reversal and sat us outside, where there were around 10 empty tables that remained so for well over an hour. The setting was lovely, but the food didn't compare to what we'd had at similarly-priced (even cheaper) bistros during our many trips to Paris. I emailed the owner to advise him of our experience. He called and said their tables are reserved well in advance, but didn't explain why he'd sent a confirmation if they were already booked. As for the empty tables, he told me the customers came later than expected (all 10 tables?). He didn't agree to waive the cost of the meal, which I'd suggested. I wrote again to say what he'd told me didn't feel credible, offering him a chance to do better, but got no response. He routinely responds to negative reviews with a lengthy attack, so maybe I will hear from him. read more

Just finished our meal here and the entire walk back me and my bf could not stop talking about how much we loved this place. To quote him "I had my new favorite meal here, and my new favorite wine here." Everyone that we interacted with was lovely and eager to help. They took the time to walk us through their menu, ingredients, and preparation. It was very helpful for people like us who are not well versed in French cooking. Their wine list is extensive to say the least, but their Somm is knowledge and choose a delicious wine that paired perfectly with our meal. Overall, this place will be remembered fondly when we go back home to our office jobs and want a little mental escape. Truly wonderful, and unpretentious-just damn good food. read more

By far one of the best places I have eaten at in Paris. That staff are amazing, the food is excellent. Make a reservation as soon as you decide to go as there is limited seating, but well worth it. read more

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Outstanding hospitality! A very warm and welcoming atmosphere with a waitstaff that aims to please. The charcuterie board, terrines and steak frites with carrots were nicely done and well matched with an impressive wine list. Too full, we'll have to come back for dessert! read more

Monsieur Benôit and his team do a marvelous job. I did my best to speak French (though terribly) and they made us feel very welcome. Everything was outstanding. If you have any hesitation about trying escargot, forget it. The artful combination of escargot with morel mushrooms was a memorable lesson in the culinary arts. Choux pistache would sound unappealing at any American restaurant. I had a feeling at this place it would be something special, and I was right! The sole had that perfectly delicate cooking level that borders on being a little raw. I also went to Jöel Robuchon's L'Atelier. Honestly, I would pick Les Bon Georges any day. Absolument magnifique! read more

We arrived at the restaurant 15 minutes before it opened and they were accommodating and let us come in out of the cold and sit down. After the restaurant officially opened, we had the menu described to us and we ordered shortly after. Midway through our meal, the waiter bent down closely so no one else could hear and told us to hurry up and finish our dinner because others were waiting on our table. We had not spent hours at the table; maybe an hour and a half max so there wasn't an extremely long time taken by us. This was very rude and he told us we could eat our dessert outside in the cold which was a second blow. It was also our last dinner in Paris and it was ruined by this very rude waiter; I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

one of the better meals of the trip. definitely the best lunch. shared a bottle of wine, big selection. wife loved the soup (something w beef?), i had a leek app that had a bunch of citrus which was great. shepherd's pie with bone marrow was very rich and savory. hit the spot. had the fancy ground beef cooked blue (server said they only cook blue or rare). really enjoyed it. i will say that the bread here isn't as good as other spots, but who really cares. great service. server was funny, and translated entire menu to english before we had the chance to even ask one question. read more

Nice little place . Great service! The food was excellent! I had steak my wife had fish. Either way you can't go wrong. read more

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Amazing food and the friendliest wait staff is what you will find when you choose Le Bon Georges for dinner. The decor is charming and inviting. This was my first experience with real French food in Paris and I hit the jackpot. The pork is so succulent, the tuna melts in your mouth, and the wine is superb. When in Paris, Le Bon George's is a MUST! This American girl is sure to return! read more

We had a remarkable experience here. The wait staff was knowledgeable and helpful when it came to pairing wines with cheese and our mains. They are known for their meat selection which is absolutely amazing. Our concierge recommended them to us and we are so grateful she did! And it won't break the bank! 10/10 read more

Le Bon Georges was a truly exception meal, start to finish. We were warmly greeted by the owner and promptly shown to our table down a very small flight of stairs, near a window overlooking the small street outside. Echoing the other reviewer's comments, the wine list is breathtakingly vast and comprehensive. We asked and received some great advice and enjoyed an outstanding pinot noir. It's tough to state how well this wine worked with our meal. Don't overlook the wines by the glass on the inside cover-page, they all are fantastic. Our waiter let us graze over their menu, hand-written in on a small chalkboard. While being fluent in French is an asset to reading the menu, it's not essential. All of the waiters take a few moments to explain, in very good detail, all the menu items in English or French. We enjoyed a couple of appetizers (in Americanized terms: butternut squash soup and trumpet mushrooms with crispy dried duck). Both were perfect in taste and plating. For our mains, we enjoyed chicken and steak polmard. The chicken, served with a hen-of-the-woods type mushroom, was great. However, the star was the steak polmard. It's essential you try the steak polmard at le Bon Georges, it's a truly outstanding beef. Our entire experience at le Bon Georges was perfect. We cannot wait to return. read more

Another great gem of Paris. We had a reservation for two, otherwise we wouldn't have been seated. The service was top notch with excellent wine recommendations. This place is known for their beef dishes, but everything they do looked amazing. The steak tartare and specialty beef dishes were excellent. Make sure to get your side as the leeks and a dessert! read more

Excellent restaurant in the 9th. Known for their grass fed beef dishes. I had the steak tartare which was great and the fries were on point. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and recommended a couple of great wines from burgundy. If going for lunch try the price fixe which comes with an app and steak tartare for 21 euro. read more

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We are visiting from California and the service was AMAZING!!! They were so sweet in the communication and the table side service was one of the best we ever had. The wine, well the wine was amazing! We had the red wine and completely recommend the - Les Bastides D'Alquier Faugeres. Coming from Temecula wine county...this is an amazing red wine!!! The dessert is also to die for!!! 100% recommend...you can't go wrong here!! read more

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We recently visited Paris and had made reservations at Le Bon Georges by Internet. What a marvelous evening we had at this lovely little bistro. The decor was exactly what you'd expect, cozy, intimate, and so Parisian. Our meal was everything we could have hoped for from the pate appetizer and the mushroom and ham appy to the delectable veal rump steak perfectly cooked with a rich sauce and French Fries that will forever be my dream fries. So delicious. We finished with a superb apple tarte with creme fraiche. The service was spot on, no pretension or snobbishness. Pleasant memories of a perfect Paris dining experience. read more

My boyfriend and I went here upon recommendation of our hotel. It's very cute inside and the waiter explained the menu to us in English very nicely. The wine list was also bigger than most text books. We ordered the asparagus appetizer which was very yummy but it was 24 euros and we only got three individual asparagus pieces and the couple next to us got 4. In addition to this my boyfriends "steak" was an extremely undercooked hamburger and my lamb was just straight fat. The family next to us was also given much more options than we were. When we asked for the check they forgot about us for nearly an hour. Overall not worth the price and I believe they took advantage of us as young tourists. read more

Very French and welcoming. The menu is based on what is Fresh for that day- so there isn't a huge variety. I would take a picky eater here but definitely splurge if you are with a group that can appreciate the finer things. One of the best meals I had in Paris. read more

Here is a local bistro with wooden bleached tables (no tablecloths) and a bare bones decor. A neighborhood spot known for its excellent food especially beef--written on a chalkboard (no written menus that I could see). The staff helped us decipher the writing so we choose an off the bone chicken dish made with mushrooms in a beef sauce---tasty but on the dry side. But the starter of an endive salad could not have been better. We were there for lunch and when we asked about their famous beef (from Polmard) we were told about the large 46 oz size portion so we decided to save that option for another time when we were famished. Totally enjoyed the whole atmosphere of casual good cheer and since it was Christmas time we were delighted with the house chocolate Christmas hazelnut log (outstanding). Go. Enjoy. Reserve as space is limited. read more

This place is amazing! Terrific service and delicious/unique food. They were very friendly to us- even though we are Americans! Menu in French but our waitress took lots of time to explain to us the dishes in English. Almost the entire restaurant was speaking French so it was nice to be in an authentic bistro. The food had an authentic feel but had some very interesting/different dishes as well- locally sourced meat etc. def get the beef tartar and fennel if in season. Desserts were also amazing. read more

This is exactly the meal you dream about when you imagine a trip to Paris. Simple. Local. Carefully prepared. Nice wine. Friendly service. I had one of those dishes I'll long remember and try to emulate at home - Roasted quail and figs. Dang! Drop the mic. Nothing to say after that. read more

Great atmosphere, but unfortunately the food was awful, I don't understand it? Almost inedible. And paid $150 euro to boot!

This place was delicious. Every single thing was amazing. Only gripe was that they were overtly sexist with the wine pour, but c'est la vie. Go here and enjoy. read more

Best meal. If you don't get it, stay home. Everything is interesting and meticulously thought out. A kind staff helps you. Shut up and enjoy the ride. read more

The beef and wine are amazing! Best steak I've ever had - order it rare! They have an excellent selection of wines too. The fish was good, but not as amazing as the steak. read more

Loved this restaurant so much we went back for a second special dinner of their rib-eye steak (that needs two day advance reserve). The owner and staff are helpful and so accomodating. Thank you, Ludovic! This is what you think of when you want Paris bistro (see Wall Street Journal review). A special place read more

We had a 3 course lunch at the Bon George - a great meal. If you are a carnean, like I am, you will enjoy the great, aged, beef that they serve, either rare, or blue. The other dishes were perfect examples of good, honest French food. The starter consisting of porcini and snails was excellent, the chocolate fondant was oozing when we cut it open. Bon George is a small Parisian restaurant with lots of love put into their dishes. We can recommend a visit. Book in advance. read more

We stayed across the street, on our last night in Paris we dined there, absolutely the best meal we had in the 10 days during our stay in Paris. The owner was a joy, our server was fantastic, guided us though the menu, he made great choices. we will definetly be back. Please go you will not be disapointed!! Ask for George. read more

Beautiful area, lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. We went for a late dinner and had a fantastic experience. We don't speak French and everyone was very accommodating. They have an extensive wine list and every dish we had was wonderful. We will be sure to return. read more

Outstanding! Came because of random article in NYT. Was definitely best service while in Paris. Had totally chill lunch with Theodora helping with our nonexistent french. Pate, tuna, veal all exceptional with great wines by the glass (champagne, Chablis and Loire). As the only Americans in the place we felt like we were cheating, definitely a locals favorite. To top it off they had won an award from some great producers and were taking the entire staff to bordeaux for the weekend. read more