Maybe it's just me, but I think a romantic dinner cruise on the Seine is a trope shaped by old Hollywood movies. Like in "Charade" when Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant can't help but expose their stylish chemistry over an intimate dinner on a moonlit boat. Jamie W and I could definitely appreciate the upscale vibe La Calife was presenting with its maritime dining experience. It just felt less like "Charade" and more like an episode of "The Love Boat" where we felt like extras at the far end of the Captain's table. That's not to say we had a bad time. It was just missing that special spark that would've made the evening memorable. We saw a YouTube video from the vlogging couple, Les Frenchies, chronicling the La Calife experience, and to their credit, it was accurate. Upon their mutual thumbs-up judgment, we decided to make a reservation for the Menu Royal at a table for two for 318€. As luck would have it, there was a torrential downpour the day of our cruise, and it stopped just a half-hour before our 8:30PM departure. The boat was docked on the Left Bank opposite the Louvre under the pedestrian bridge Pont des Arts. There was no line at 7:50PM, and we were immediately seated in The Veranda where we could take advantage of the panoramic glass roof for the views. As the space quickly filled up, it became glaringly apparent that the diners were with a couple of exceptions - white, middle-aged Americans of a higher income status. Not a judgment, just an observation as it was clearly not a cruise that attracted locals. Judging from the volume in the room, I would say there was a dominance of alpha personalities. Starting with our welcome glasses of Champagne (Photo 9) and complimentary Cheese Popovers (Photo 3), the dishes came out like clockwork since the established route was well timed. Guided by our main course selections, we went for the red wine choice for our meal, a rich 2019 bottle of La Fleur Grands Landes from Montagne Saint-Émilion (Photo 8). Very full-bodied and flavorful. Our appetizers came soon after we passed Notre Dame. Jamie chose the Scallops and Gambas (Shrimp), a fresh seafood casserole with a luxuriant lobster sauce (Photo 5), while I had the Chanterelles, a lightly baked puff pastry filled with chanterelles and foie gras and ladled with morel mushroom sauce (Photo 6). Very French, very satisfying. Soft dinner rolls came next in advance of our entrees (Photo 25). Nightfall arrived, and the river was illuminated by the lights on the passing landmarks. As we passed the Musee d'Orsay, our main courses arrived. Jamie ordered the Bar, a lightly grilled sea bass fillet with celery root moussaline and tarragon beurre blanc (Photo 7), while I went with the Lamb, the chef's recommendation of fall-off-the-bone lamb shoulder confit accompanied by seasonal vegetables and roasted small potatoes (Photo 4). Dessert arrived just as we passed the Eiffel Tower in full twinkle mode. Jamie ordered the obvious choice, the Chocolate, quite a decadent treat. It was chocolate lava cake and vanilla ice cream over crumble in a pool of custard sauce (Photo 2). I had the Lemon Cheesecake with dollops of lemon cream, lemon sorbet, and a shot of limoncello (Photo 10). Both provided the satisfying finish to a well executed meal. By then, the containment was having its effect with some of the diners with deeper southern drawls getting pretty raucous. So it wasn't like Audrey and Cary creating magic, but you can still have a fine meal and nice views on this cruise. FOOD - 4.5 stars...superior dishes, nice execution AMBIANCE - 4 stars...nice views, somewhat constrained by the table set-up SERVICE - 4 stars...quietly unobtrusive TOTAL - 4 stars...seems more targeted to American tourists if that's what you want RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI read more

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Everything went smoothly from the online reservations to check-in to enjoying a beautiful evening. I had very low expectations for the quality of the food, assuming we were paying for the experience more than anything, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food and service were top notch. Cruising the Seine River at night was beautiful. Seeing the Eiffel Tower twinkling against the clear night sky was like a fairy tale. Our captain navigated the boat so we saw the Eiffel Tower from different angles and for a long period of time. We were seated at the front on the top level of the boat so we had a great view. Le Calife dinner river cruise was the highlight of my week in Paris, I highly recommend it. read more

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The cruise on the Seine was beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my birthday in Paris. Service was great however the food was a big disappointment. Very Mediocre! I had the beef fillet with foie gras, didn't look like a steak and was tough as leather. The red wine served with the meal was horrible. Thankfully all the other restaurants we dined at during our 10 days in Paris were top notch. read more

I booked the dinner cruise with my best friend and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Paris. The service and food were amazing. It was so beautiful with jazz playing. We got to see the Eiffel Tower up close and it was so magical when it sparkled!!! It was a real treat. I would recommend doing this once in your life! read more

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Would recommend! The river dinner cruise is both a unique and elevated experience. You get great views with a great meal. The food was excellent across the board from appetizer to entree to dessert. The staff are pleasant. There's a bathroom onboard. read more

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Let me start by staying we had a great experience doing our dinner cruise with Le Calife. If you are coming to Paris it's a must for us and we did the Menu Royal tier which was 139 euros. i will say that does sound pricy but the food and great and the views/experience is amazing. Once we boarded we were quickly seated and given a welcome glass of Champagne as well as some very tasty cheesy bread bites. The staff was extremely helpful and made sure to break down the 3 course menu. Per 2 people you also get to pick from a bottle of wine. The lighter tier gives you a bottle of Champagne. When going over the starters there was a lot that sounded very good. Now I was in Paris so I had to get something I can't get often here and that was the Foie Gras which was very good. It just melts in you mouth and is full of fatty flavor. Ashley got the Chanterelles which was a Puff Pastry of Chanterelles with Foie Gras and Morel Mushroom Sauce. That was also amazing and for sure something to get if you're just not ready to eat Foie Gras by it's self. Now the main course meal was just as good in my eyes as the starters menu. Lot's of great sounding mains but at the end of the day I had to go with the Beef Tenderloin cooked medium of course and it also comes topped with Foie Gras. They are going to make you try it whether you like it or not. My Filet was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. The Foie Gras on top was also even more melty then the starter one. The veggies, potatoes, and the sauce really pulled the the whole dish together, amazing. For my dessert I went with the Paris Cheesecake which is Lemon Cheesecake, Lemon Cream, Limoncello and Lemon Sorbet. Clearly if you are a fan of lemon this is the dessert for you. All if it was great and I also enjoyed putting some of the Limoncello on my Cheesecake. Like a said above we had an amazing dinner and experience for sure sometime that should be checked out! read more

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I stumbled across the Calife while searching for the perfect place to celebrate a birthday on my most recent trip to Paris. Even though the prices are somewhat steep, the great reviews led me to book a table -- and we were in for a treat! We were sitting in the lower deck by the bar with just two other couples and the ambiance was superb like out of a movie. We had unmatched views on the Eiffel Tower or the Notre Dame. The food was incredible and some of the best I had in a while. The champagne and wine was delicious and there were a couple of nice touches, like bread refills or a birthday candle on the cake, that made this a perfect evening on the Seine! read more

Le Calife - Beef Tenderloin with Gratin - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We had a spectacular experience with Le Calife. Yes, they are expensive than other dinner cruises around the area, but their service lives up to that standard. Their Verandah seating is definitely the best option with a glass top, but we got the terrace seating which was equally beautiful with some outdoor space to admire the beauty of Seine river and Paris by the night. Food absolutely hits the spot and our server Amadoo was very friendly and attentive. We got the Foie gras, Butternut and pumpkin, and Chanterelles for our starters followed by The lamb, Beef tenderloin, and a very tasty Quinoa and lentils and finished off with The tarte Tatin and Chocolate for desserts. Food overall was excellent and very very flavorful. They also time the return journey at the top of the hour so you don't miss the sparkling lights of the iconic Eiffel Tower leaving you on a very high and happy note. Highly recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for a more private experience at a relatively affordable price! read more

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We tried this dinner cruise on the Seine and had an amazing time ! It's a very unique experience. Booked online. On arrival the interior of this Bateaux Mouche had cozy private dining tables in a relaxing atmosphere. Great date or family evening. Service was fast and friendly. Full drink menu and great selection of mocktails. This is a prix fixe meal and you get a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. Tried the smoked salmon gravlox, foie gras, sea bass, duck confit and cheese plate. Everything tasted great. The boat goes around then Seine and at one point you can see the Eiffel Tower light up. Good choice of desserts. Overall fantastic dinner cruise a must see in Paris. read more

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We had an amazing experience on this dinner cruise. It was recommended by a friend who great up in Paris. The ambiance, food, and views were incredible. I left my crossover bag on the boat and had an early flight the next day which time was limited to get my bag. Gina personally mailed it to me, communicated to make sure I knew it was shipped, followed up once it was delivered and personally paid for it not knowing if she would be reimbursed which of course she was. This was going above and beyond. It was exceptional service. Loved our experience! read more

It was a cold and drizzly Saturday (Samedi) evening when we crossed Pont des Arts after exiting the Louvre metro station and descended the old world stone stairs to the Seine riverside walk and across the ship's gangway into the warm and inviting veranda where our white linen table awaited us. If you're looking to make romantic memories with your sweetheart, this will do, donkey... this will do. For 149 Euros per person, we received the Menu Royal boissons comprises experience, which started our with a welcoming glass of champagne and these delightful small balls of cheesy bread as we perused our special menu. For appetizers, my sweetheart chose the Grilled prawns with gomasio, with a yuzu avocado and mango cream... a good choice if you're ready to get your fingers dirty. I went with the Puff pastry of chanterelles with foie gras and morel sauce... a good choice if you like mushroom. We both ordered the same entree, Beef fillet à la Rossini, which is a Rossini sauce, pan-seared foie gras, gratin dauphinois, with seasonal vegetables. We ordered it medium, but it came how they wanted to cook it, which was between a rare and medium rare. The included bottle of Domaine Perreal Le Jas, a French shiraz, paired well with everything! And for dessert, we enjoyed the chocolate lava cake, dizzled with a custard my shizzle, and lined with a vanilla ice cream from Madagascar. We also had a Revisited tarte tatin with a measure of Calvados. Yes, the food was a great experience, but the ambiance was so much more. Seeing the sparkling iron lady from our seats in a Seine waterway vessel was surreal, and we will always be grateful for our blessings. Thank you, Le Calife. read more

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Excellent we love this place. Everything here is good. It's amazing. The burger was unbelievable.

It was suppose to be one of the highlights of our trip. It was prob the lowest. By lowest, they sat us in the worst location on the boat. Completely facing a blocked wall. It had painted glass but really should have been clear glass for a dinner cruise boat. The food was 3/5. Few hits and misses. Cocktail- good. Alcohol and non were both good. The non alcohol was a raspberry smoothie or something. The waiter could not tell us what they were though. Cheese bread app- similar to Brazilian cheese bread- good Apps: pate came with sweet shallot chutney and gingerbread. The gingerbread did not complement the pate and was super hard. I feared it would crack a tooth. The accompanying jam was okay. Very sweet. The smoked salmon was iffy. Needed some capers or something else. Not sure if the salmon was even fresh. The meal: sea bass was good. The celery puree was sweet and not good. The duck confit was very good and moist with a good mushroom sauce. Dessert: iced nougat- not good at all Lava Choco cake- very good. Overall the experience was not worth the cost. It is an older crowd so we did not fit in well. Our seating was the worst on the boat. The boat had too many blind spots. It had a lot of wood structure vs other boats having more glass windows. Music was relative quiet and boring. We chose this due to reviews of the food being great, we were underwhelmed. Two stars for half of the food was okay to good. The atmosphere 1 star. read more

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La calife was a very memorable experience! Between floating on the Seine and "our welcome glasses of champagne, we also purchased the a wine option which includes a bottle of wine for per 2 people. The Foie Gras puffed pastry appetizer, and duck liver with ginger crackers were wonderful. The main dish of steak with the Foi Gras and potatoes was very delicious with a side of sauce. The lamb shank was tender and flavorful. We greatly enjoyed the desserts of calvados tart and the lemon cheesecake. Sightseeing on the seine was also wonderful. We especially enjoyed seeing the Eiffel tower twinkling at us in the night. All in all a wonderful evening read more

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If you're looking to make a memorable experience you won't be disappointed with Le Calife. Great service and the food was delicious. It was a perfect way to see Paris at night with friends and family. read more

Experience: 5/5 - This was a lovely dinner cruise, the boat was covered in glass windows, so every seat had a beautiful view of the river at all times. The staff was kind and welcoming. Also, the dinner ride is perfectly lined up with seeing the eiffel tower sparkle, making it a truly magical evening. Food: 3/5 - The cruise has two menus, both with a drink, appetizer, entree, and dessert, but one menu had an extra drink and a larger menu selection. We went with the cheaper of the two, as the other would cost us about $125 more, which didn't seem justifiable. For appetizers, we got foie gras and salmon gravlax, neither or which we enjoyed- to be fair we've never had foie gras, so not sure if we'd like it anywhere. The salmon was fine, but the sauce/ cheese with it was not great. For mains, we got the sea bass and yellow chicken supreme. The chicken was excellent- the highlight of the night! The bass was average, nothing special. For dessert, we got the iced nougat and the Moelleux au chocolate, both were delicious! read more

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If you are looking for a most memorable dining experience look no further than Le Calife. This was an incredible experience. Dining 5 stars while cruising the Seine at night with all Paris alit at Christmas time and to put the icing on the cake as we turned and approached the Eiffel Tower it began to Sparkle. What perfect timing. The menu Royal offers great choices and everything on the menu is presented beautifully and tastes excellent. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. The cruise part is very comfortable and goes at a nice slow pace. You are never rushed. The entire time lasted almost 3 hours. read more

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A Truly Memorable Experience - Perfect Anniversary Celebration We had a wonderful experience on our Le Calife dinner cruise. To celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, we had planned a special trip to Paris in April and booked this dinner cruise months in advance as the perfect way to kick off our visit. Unfortunately, due to a medical emergency on our flight from Los Angeles, we missed the first several days of our vacation and had to cancel several key events--including our Le Calife reservation. When I contacted them to cancel at the last minute, I was overwhelmed and incredibly touched to receive an email rebooking us for another night so we wouldn't miss the experience before leaving Paris. That kind gesture alone meant so much to us. The dinner itself was a true event. We selected the Menu Royal, which included pre-dinner champagne, a delicious three-course meal, a bottle of wine, and a beautifully presented dessert--complete with celebratory sparklers and warm greetings from the attentive staff. The cruise offered a magical and relaxing way to take in the beauty of Paris at night from the Seine. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable evening that exceeded all expectations. We are so grateful to the Le Calife team for their kindness and hospitality. Highly recommend! read more

We were pre warned about over priced mediocre dinner cruises except for this one which came highly recommended. So glad we did. We were wait listed but they were able to accommodate us and was a perfect evening. The boat has great ambiance and we were greeted with a glass of champagne. Had the prawn and foie gras appetizers which were delicious. As the boat drifted down the Seine we shared a great bottle of burgundy and we selected the lamb and duck confit for entrees. While desert was served we passed the Eiffel Tower which started to glitter and was the perfect final meal of our trip. Price was fair for all you get. Only critiques I can give was the service was a little lacking and the girl at the table next to us got drunk and passed out in her chair. Since it's hard to say Au revoir, let's just say Au gratin. read more

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This is a once in a lifetime diner cruise experience you do not want miss if you are visiting Paris. The food is absolutely amazing and the beauty of seeing so many of the famous landmarks lighting at night was fantastic. The staff and service are five star. My wife and I have been on other dinner cruises and this one is the absolute best! read more

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Food and service was impeccable. They did forget to celebrate my birthday although there was about 7 other celebrations right near me. They lost a star for not giving a discount when they switched ships and routes due to the high level of the Seine. It would have just felt a little better going on a ship I didn't choose. Overall a great experience that you should do if you're looking to celebrate in Paris. Boat was nice but be aware if you end up on the clipper, I would request a table at the window for even better views. read more

A lot of the elements of this Seine River dinner cruise have been covered but I will add a few details. The Royal menu is the upgraded menu included a bottle of wine (white or red, but variety of each is chef's choice), and more menu options. It seems best for meat eaters to be honest. There was a vegetarian course for each part of the dinner (salad for first course, grains and roasted veggies for entree for our day). The staff were very attentive and nice. The view is beautiful of course. We sat on the top level of the boat which was lovely. There are three levels of diners on the boat. We went past Notre Dame and turned around to the Eiffel Tower, turning back around at a smaller version of the Statue of Liberty. There is a small bathroom on the boat. All in all a very lovely and memorable night! read more

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Spent my last night in Paris on this amazing dinner cruise and it was worth every penny. My mom and I had the best girls trip and ending it on this beautiful boat with amazing food, drinks and the best views of the city was the highlight to our trip. The service was outstanding. Every detail of this dinner cruise is meticulously thought out. I have recommended to so many people and they all had the same experience. We even got to see a couple sitting next to us get engaged. It was a magical evening! read more

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This meal was incredible. Each course of the menu royal was perfect and it was everything we could have asked for and more. The service was impeccable and the experience on the seine was amazing. Highly recommend! read more

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An evening dinner on a beautiful ship on the Seine viewing Paris at night? Five stars period. No discussion. What an evening! Exquisitely prepared staters. Filet mignon in entree perfectly medium rare. Wine and champagne were on point. Dessert was, mercifully, not large given the meal that preceded it. Exceptional. Late in the meal I stepped out to the deck. I watched as we quietly moved by the Louvre on my left, the Eiffel Tower to my right. Stunning. Breathtaking. A memory I will never forget; as I will not forget the Calife. We will return! read more

Everything about this lovely vintage dinner boat is amazing !! I have been on the Calife many times with friends and family . All always requests to do it again . The tour , food , views , decor & service is amazing ( Alexander was this visit server ) . It was even fun for my French friends to enjoy views they never saw living in Paris . You can not go wrong with this treat in life . read more

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They canceled without any notice! It was my birthday and I paid for an Uber to the location only to find it dark. One irritated man onboard told me it was closed. They could have at least emailed or called. I see on TripAdvisor that they've done this to others as well. read more

Unfortunately our experience was unforgettable in a bad way due to terrible hospitality. The food was very good so that is where they are able to get any stars. Around 9:20, we suddenly smelled fuel and began moving backwards after turning. We assumed the captain was trying to angle correctly for the bridge, but then we stopped moving and soon saw police boats. We asked a staff member what was going on and he tried to sell us a story that there was bad traffic and we had to wait. This clearly was untrue as plenty of other cruises were passing us. We were not too bothered initially, but after 30 minutes of waiting and no announcement, additional police and paramedics had arrived. My sister went to investigate and finally was able to find out from a responder that one of the propellers had hit the riverbank and gotten stuck. They had to call multiple tows before finding one that could help us. Over an hour later (still with no truthful explanation or communication from Le Calife), we were on our way with a police escort. Within 10 minutes we found ourselves docked. We never went north of the dock, where the Eiffel Tower and other main monuments and sights are. I understand issues happen, but the lack of communication was absolutely unprofessional and unacceptable. Even our server didn't know we weren't continuing our journey as she was still taking drink orders while we were approaching to dock. We didn't even get the choice of tea or latte to end as advertised on the menu. When she brought the patron to our right his drink, he said he didn't want it anymore because we had docked and she was genuinely shocked. We also never received our bottle of wine (as advertised on the Menu Royale) due to the disruptions. She said she would find out what was going on. Soon the man who said traffic was the issue came by with checks (we hadn't even ordered anything extra and it's a prepaid dinner). We said we didn't order anything but he insisted we did and said they were covering it for us like they did us some kind of service? We then realized it wasn't even the correct receipt and were shepherded off the boat. Terrible experience due to an understandable accident being handled in the absolute worst, most unprofessional way possible. read more

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Nice experience, we did the last evening dinner cruise which you arrive at 8pm and depart at about 8:30-8:45. It's good for a romantic evening. But the food does come out slow since it is timed to go along with the 2 hour boat ride. Which can be tough if you're not accustomed to sitting for so long. The tables are set rather close together, and our cruise was fully booked. The boat itself is older but has a classic charm to it, and the beautiful glass ceiling wasn't something that I say on other dinner boats that we passed by. So I was quite happy with my choice. The food is more traditional French cuisine. Most of it is done well, although I did feel that the greens were undercooked and under seasoned. The table bread was really tough as well. Anyways, onto the actual food. For starters, we had the roast vegetable salad and the morel mushrooms in puff pastry with foigras and cream sauce. My wife felt that the salad was underwhelming, but I thought that the mushrooms in pastry was enjoyable. One of the things that I appreciate about being in Paris is that foigras is not some rare luxury here but a common ingredient. So, the generous portions is something that allows you to truly enjoy how delicious it is. For mains we had the fish and lamb shank. The fish is simple and elegant, nothing really objectionable about it and it came with whipped potatoes that were oddly on the sweeter side. My lamb shank was quite meaty and tender. The broccolini was under cooked but the potatoes were good and well seasoned. For dessert we had the fruit salad and chocolate fondant cake. Both were average, the ice cream that came with the chocolate fondant wasn't even served in a proper French quenelle. Which I know I'm being picky but I was a little disappointed in it. The fondant itself was unfortunately not any different than a fondant that I could microwave from Costco. And the fruit salad was a simple fruit salad served in a bowl with a sweet syrup. The cut on the fruit was like something you could get at a cafeteria fruit salad. The dinner ended with a mint tea served in a gaudy shoot glass? I suppose that it was intended as a digestive? But it just came off quite odd. Overall the service was regimented and timed to a specific cadence that I believe the crew staff is quite accustomed to. It was a good overall experience, but I guess you don't really come for the food. But more the experience. read more

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I sailed the Seine River on my birthday (10/05/2023) on Le Calife. Everything was perfect... the weather, the food, the service. It was just beautiful. Thank you for an outstanding experience! read more

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Fabulous food! Beautiful views on an elegant boat! Friendly waiters! I highly recommend Le Calife for a wonderful dinner. We did on our last night and we were mesmerized by the twinkling Eiffel Tower sparkle show at 10pm. I opted for the less expensive menu and my honey cheese salad, beef and warm apple tart were delicious and I was very satisfied. My husband had the more expensive menu (around 109 euros) because he liked a main filet mignonette course that included a nice piece of foie gras. Unless something is jumping out at you on the more expensive menu, the 67 euro version was perfect and had lots of food. The kids meal was about half the price as mine and they ordered the same appetizer and main course with smaller portions. read more

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Incredible experience that I would highly recommend. Food was delicious, the views on the dinner cruise were excellent, and the service was top notch. It started raining hard at the end of our cruise and Le Calife allowed passengers to stay onboard to wait out the rain while being treated to another glass of wine on the house. Loved our time here and will definitely return on our next trip. read more

My wife and I chose this as our last dinner in Paris, and I'm so glad we did. It was a magical evening. The boat itself is beautiful -- one of the rooms is glass-walled, while the other one is a bit fancier and more traditionally "French." We chose the glass room and I'm glad we did, as the views were incredible. There's also an open-air deck, where you can go have a drink and take pictures. The 2-hour cruise around the Seine took us right by all the main sights near the river, but it also took us to parts of town we hadn't seen, which was great. Of course, they timed it perfectly so we'd go right by the Eiffel Tower as it began to sparkle. Magic. The food itself is great, too. You can choose a 3- or 4-course meal, depending on your appetite and the size of your wallet (this place is not cheap!). I had an avocado-mango salad, filet mignon, and creme brulee. All were excellent. My wife let me have some of her cheese (that was the extra course on the 4-course meal) and a bit of her tiramisu, and both were great too. Having dinner on Le Calife will make you not want to ever leave Paris. read more

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Sailing down the Seine River while the sun descends from the sky, surrounded by the beautiful architecture of Paris, getting served a phenomenal 3 course meal, and then to top it off watching the Eiffel Tower in all its glory twinkle for 5 breathtaking minutes. That was my amazing birthday dinner wrapped up in a nut shell, and I will relive this experience again and again. Firstly the boat is gorgeous. From the glass ceiling to the beautifully polished wood throughout its breathtaking in the daylight, and even more so when the sun sets and they light the candles making the scene seem so much more romantic and intimate. You board the boat and they offer you a complimentary glass of champagne and puff pastries while you wait for the others to board. Once you set sail the waiters come around and take your order. There's two menus one more expensive option (108€) and the lesser one (67€). I had the cheaper option while my boyfriend had the more expensive one. We both were satisfied with our meals. It was mine and multiple other guests birthdays that night so when dessert came around we each had sparklers in our dessert which was a nice surprise. The menu changes based on season and availability of ingredients. All three courses were delectable and one of the best dining experiences we had during our stay in Paris. There are multiple dinner boat cruises vying for your attention and I too was in the same boat (bad pun sorry) trying to choose the best option. My first reason choosing this cruise was that every seat is a window seat. A few cruises make you pay a premium for a window seat on top of paying for your meal. Next, the pictures of the boat are gorgeous and romantic. I was looking for an intimate romantic setting for my dinner. And lastly the reviews of the food were the best that I came across. Do take this cruise and enjoy a splendid meal while in Paris. It might just become the highlight of your trip. read more

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Cancels reservations without notice. Don't book. Their reservation system is run by morons. Booked it twice and had it cancelled both times for "private events" with no notice. read more

I had read the Yelp reviews and jumped on board :) Reservations were easy as long as you followed directions and boat was easily found. Staff was welcoming and service was great. There are two menus to choose from one slightly more expensive than the other and your table can opt for either individually. All meals start with a glass of champagne and a small bite --I had a cheese puff that was like a profiteroles without filling. The appetizer was good, the entree absolutely delicious (roasted lamb) and the cheese and dessert course tasty as well. But the star of the night is the Eiffel Tower. Just as you pass by, it begins twinkling. Uh-mazing! Worth the meal and the river cruise. read more

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We spent last week in Paris. We had a wonderful time and were very much looking forward to this cruise. It was a splurge but we figured how often do you get to do a seine river cruise. Boy were we let down. Right from the jump, we got a call that afternoon that the seine was too high and that our boat, location and destination were all changed. We decided to do it anyway. The other boat, The clipper, is not near as nice or as charming, and had tv fireplaces for crying out loud. No live music, and disembarks from a bad part of town. The food i had was fine. It's a pre-fix menu. I had far better cafe meals for a third of the price. Dinner cruises have that reputation already, this was on par with carnival cruise line cuisine. By far the biggest disappointment is the wait staff. They were inattentive at best, and just plain disorganized. We had to wave them down to order drinks, to ask for bread, to bring us butter. They just completely ignored our table. Save your money. I paid for for a charming boat through charming Paris, I got a cheap knockoff version of that for full price. read more

Best dinner cruise on the Seine. Intimate, upscale, impeccable service. Nice options on menu and the wine choices were excellent!

This was so disappointing. We paid a small fortune for the dinner cruise for our party of 9 people. We boarded at 8 and were the first table seated, and after a while it became apparent that no waitstaff was assigned to our table. After multiple requests, we finally got water delivered to our table at 9. After more begging, drinks arrived at 9:15. We brought kids with us and they were falling apart due to lack of food and drink. We watched every other table get their drinks and finish their meals before we even got water. Our youngest is a picky eater and we asked if we could decline her prix fix menu and just have a small plate of cheese for her instead and were told no, the cheese plate would cost extra. The food when it finally arrived was ok, but not great. The boat was beautiful, and this could have been a really special experience but it was just completely frustrating. Any other restaurant would have apologized and maybe comped a couple drinks. But instead we were presented with a bill for all of our meals even though we had prepaid. That took forever to sort out as well, and of course, no apology. I would not recommend this experience ro anyone. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Le Calife. It was my and my friend's first time in Paris (in Europe, for that matter) and I booked a nice little dinner cruise for us to take in the beauty of Paris. It was our first night in Paris. I was able to go through the online reservation and put my name in. A few weeks later, I had to call to give them my credit card for a deposit. They gave specific directions to locate the boat. It was harder for us to find the stairs to get down to the dock :D We had a wonderful meal. We went for the higher priced meal because we're already in that part of the world, why not go all out? I did not regret this choice one bit. I had the foie gras for a starter, the steak for the main course, and the apple crisp with caramel. I liked the steak. The foie gras was just ok for me and the apple crisp, I wish the ice cream came in a bowl on the side because the ice cream started to melt and it made the bottom of the apple crisp not so crispy. The timing of the cruise was perfect. We got to see the Eiffel tower light up and got some great pictures. The weather was absolutely perfect. All I was worried about was getting my champagne and getting bit by a spider that was lingering in and out our window. read more