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    Le Minipalais

    3.4 (117 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Lounges, Cocktail Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    The famous Crazy Pot
    Evan R.

    Mini Palais is an unfair name for this place...since you're EATING IN A GIANT PALACE. I came here with my family and some old friends as a reunion dinner and we were in awe from start to finish. We sat on the palace grounds under spotlit marble statues, facing the Seine. We were eating on the early side for Paris (7 PM) so there were few other diners and service was impeccable. I started with the salmon fume, which came with an entire plate of salmon and a tzatziki and mint garnish. Fantastic. For dinner, I (and most others) got the tamarind-crusted pearl cod. The fish was light and was bathed in a broth that tasted like everything from lemon to ginger..and perfectly complemented the dish. For dessert, I had a baked fig thing that was very very good, but I'm not sure why I ordered it since I don't find figs exciting. I did love the ice cream that came with it. Others get the Crazy Pot, which is a giant tub/vase full of ice cream. It's absurdly large and a funny dessert for a grown man to order, but I watched it happen. Pictures will be uploaded shortly. This was the epitome of fine dining and I would definitely be back. As long as someone else is paying.

    nina B.

    If you have the dough, this is a definite MUST. Customer service= typical 'French" style...a little lacking but better than your average Parisian restaurant. The GM checked in with us 3-4 times in the 3 hours we were here, I loved that! Ambiance= cool light art instead of boring/snobby art. High ceilings, and romantic. A little noisy because of the ceilings, but not too noticeable. Location: right off the Champs Elysee, sitting snug next to to the Grand Palais. Wonderful views of this gorgeous building and literally a stones throw from la seine...with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel tower. Was the perfect place to mosey over to after dinner for a romantic make out session. Food= WOW. The best risotto I've had in my life! I know, I know...it's risotto. But seriously, everything this place brings you is top notch, from the cheesy 'muffin' bread and jar of mini baguettes and various french breads as soon as you sit down, to your drinks and dinner. Quality is the best, and food is created and cooked with absolute love. Even a simple plate of risotto made my experience in Paris food totally complete. We ended up spending a little over 100 Euro for two and we had drinks, entrees, and shared a dessert. The food is rich, so I am really happy we skipped the appetizers, although they looked wonderful coming out of the kitchen. Tres Tres bon!

    Leeks and caviar
    Sparrow H.

    Wasn't expecting the quality of Dishes per to the decor. But oh la la .... The food Sardines a must Salmon was cooked to perfection. Ever so delicate with tandoori spice Poached pear dessert is refreshing and a favorite at the table. Love the food. The interior decor, ambiance and service unimpressionable

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    Joe C.

    This very classy brasserie first caught my eye a few months ago while reading a NY Times article regarding various brasseries in Paris. I dined at many restaurants during my trip and my time here was particularly memorable because it was the most glitzy and the largest one of the bunch. I have to admit, I felt like an important VIP while sitting at the bar and drinking my wine and eating my steak tartare. I say this place is glitzy because it's located inside an old museum (it's inside the Le Grand Palais museum with its own separate entrance). So its walls are tall and the space is very open. Unfortunately I visited during the winter time. I say unfortunately because I understand dining on the outdoor patio during the summer time is an exhilarating experience. I ordered from their bar menu (they were in between lunch and dinner around 3:00 PM) and like I said I sat at the bar. Verdict of my steak tartare? I wasn't a fan of it. It's basically raw ground beef. However I'm glad I tried it and it definitely satisfied my appetite after a busy morning of walking around the Louvre. All in all, my visit was a very pleasant experience. Prices are a little bit on the high side, so I would recommend grabbing lunch or ordering from the bar menu if you want to keep costs down. Also don't worry if you're a local or a tourist, there was a good mix of both when I visited. Oh and by the way, if you see him say hello to the resident black cat for me.

    Pearl cod with a fine tamarind crust in Thai broth
    Terry N.

    This place is located inside a museum so going there is a treat with its location and historic architecture. We ordered a lot of food to share amongst the group. Best was the tempura prawns and foie gras pate on toast. The beef tartare was a bit too chunky for my preference. The coffee martini was very smooth and their local wines were reasonably priced. The server was so nice to accommodate our request to have dessert outside in the balcony. I loved the Giant rum Baba with light vanilla cream. Sipping my coffee while enjoying the dessert in the outdoor balcony was a very nice experience.

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    Mini Palais is a wonderful place and my review would have been great if my fish had no worm in it. Disgusting indeed.

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    Little Red Door

    4.4(282 reviews)
    3.7 kmMarais Nord, 3ème
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    I loved Little Red Door when I went with my friend Ava B. a couple years back, and I wanted to take…read moremy husband Matt B. when we were in Paris this month. We ended up going with Ava and her boyfriend Yassine, lining up after dinner, around 10:30 on a Friday night. There was a small crowd waiting outside, and it took us about a half hour to get in. The place was fun and busy, and as charming as I remembered. We got seated in a loungey upstairs area and received excellent table service. There was free popcorn and even a complimentary round of welcome drinks, a strong mini cocktail of Gentian and peated whiskey. The menu had changed over completely since my first visit. The cocktail offerings were printed onto thick printed leaves arranged on metal branches, forming a cool little tree centerpiece that replaced a paper menu (there was also a more detailed menu available online). Several of the cocktails were labeled with raindrops, indicating they were available as mocktails--helpful for Yassine, who doesn't drink alcohol. Matt and I shared two rounds, sampling a good chunk of this new menu. Everything was delicious. The Carbone was a bright, interesting cocktail made with beetroot, black garlic, Origin smoked gin, and Dartigalongue Un-Oaked, served with a cube of frozen yogurt that melted lushly into the beet-red drink. The Serre Solaire was smooth and boozy, with black tea, green walnut and milk, Cointreau, and Rémy Martin cognac. The Résilience was a highbrow tropical cocktail, with sorghum, pineapple sage, Pasquet cognac, and Savanna rum. The Permaculture was creative and flavorful, with chestnut, butter, wakame umeshu, and Avallen Calvados. I also tried a sip of Ava's Aquaponie, a light, juicy vodka drink with basil, lemon and sweet clover, St. Germain, and Grey Goose. I love Little Red Door and I'm glad I got to visit a second time and share it with my husband. We do live kind of far away, but I hope a third visit is in the cards.

    Quite the place, very unique in it's décor, cocktails and service. You might need to wait a bit for…read morea table, but unless it's raining, that's no problem. The cocktails are very fun, and they even have a few beers here if that's your thing. The servers speak fluent English, and it is popular with foreigners, but it's not a tourist trap by any means.

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    Prescription Cocktail Club

    Prescription Cocktail Club

    4.1(152 reviews)
    2.1 kmSaint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème
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    We had after-dinner drinks here on a Saturday evening. Good…read morecocktails with inventive ingredients. Service was very good...a tall young man who was very friendly and helpful in choosing drinks to our liking. Atmosphere was okay...dimly lit, seated near the bathroom, with the cocktail table too close to the sofa to be comfortable for our legs. Overall, a good experience. We would recommend this bar to others, just don't sit where we did.

    After a day of walking for hours while taking in the priceless art and history of the city, I had…read moreto fill my prescription. Unassuming, this cocktail spot in the 7th is a perfect start to a fun evening. My prescription began with an old fashioned coup tailored with "The One." Citrus vodka based classic. It was very good! The champagne foam on top was a first for me. Made the drink trendy I suppose lol. I hung out downstairs until I got hit on by a cute photographer, I'm engaged, so that's a no! But a good sign for single people. It's an environment that creates open conversations. I guess I wasn't done exploring when I ventured upstairs and sat right in between to groups of friends chatting. To my left what looked to be grad students talking about future career plans. They complimented my dress, very nice of them. And to my right a group of friends discussing the topic of dating men who like "going in the back door". One of the ladies seemed very against it but mentioned, "if he really wants to I will atleast one, but i do not prefer it." The mood is intimate and chic. Overall a great time!

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