Every Leon operates like its own restaurant, so, you can have a very different experience depending on the location. We've been dining at various Leon franchise for years and had great experiences. However, this one on Saint Germain is THE WORST! The quality of the service and the food depends on the staff's perception of whether you are a local or a tourist. Even if you speak French, if the staff thinks you're tourists, you will get an indifferent service at best or just completely neglected, where as the servers were much more attentive to the locals at the table next to us. Also, most of our food came out dry and over cooked, and we had to track down our server to get some water. It's a shame that there's such discrimination in a city that depends highly on tourism industry. Especially with the summer Olympics coming up, it's concerning that the locals would have such low regards for the visitors to their city. read more

I have been here before and just had to go back. It is definitely one of my favs. The Moules aux gratin is super too... Staff super friendly and helpful as my French is not so great! read more

Fish and chips were fresh. Mussels are great!!! Leon beer is worth coming back for! Nice manager, great servers, food arrives within 10 min. English menu ( just scan the QR code) and fast excellent service! read more

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Loved this location, so close to my hotel. The food was good as it always is at Leon and the waiter was very nice actually. I feel bad for the other people on here who had poor service as I have been to three different Leons during two different trips and my French is minimal yet I have been treated with the utmost courtesy and never had a rude service. The only reason this location got knocked down a star is because they started going around the patrons and removing the Christmas decorations (including sawing up the tree). I get having to clean up, but I feel like it could have been done at a different time than lunch. read more

Definitely has more of a chain restaurant feel than other places in Paris, but the mussels were fast and delicious. Fries were average but went very well with the mussels. They also have great Belgian beer options on tap. Prices are reasonable! Would go again. read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Mussels! - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

We walked in for an early lunch, just before the tourists. Very reliable, good food. The mussels were great, service was prompt and friendly. Love this place (Saint-Germaine) read more

We ate here several times on our last visit to Paris. This is a chain so several opportunities around the city. The mussels are outstanding. Had lunch twice here on this visit. Great seats in the window for people watching. Excellent service, very reasonable prices at lunch. Very busy restaurant lots of locals read more

No frills mussel service in the heart of Paris. Reviews were mixed, but i can honestly say I'd return for the fantastic mussels they serve here. Several varieties to choose from. I recommend mariner, but the provencal looked great too. Served with unlimited frites. Every mussel was full, plump, and fresh. Zero dead ones (unopened) in the entire pot. Absolutely no sand or grit either. A rarity for stateside restaurants trying to put moules on the menu. Service was fast and friendly. Staff speaks enough English to make you feel comfortable. You could spend twice as much and twice the time trying to find another place, but why bother. If all you want is quality mussels to chow down, just go to Leon. read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Moules marinier. - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

The Applebee's of France. If you don't mind chain restaurants or fast food, then this place is for you. The mussels were bland. The Le Léon cocktail tasted like medicine. The creme brûlée was okay, but it was not creamy enough for me. They do have free WiFi though. That was a big bonus. read more

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Would give it zero stars if I could. Rude from beginning to end. We are polite as we could be and popped in for a drink after a long day and they basically wouldn't come over to us and then served us COLD calamari. We left as soon as we could which wasn't soon because our initial server refused to come back to our table and another nice gentleman came by with our check. We thanked him kindly and left promptly. Avoid THIS place at the St Germain location. read more

Their specialties is mussels and other seafood but the main dish is mussels in different type of sauces. The basic is about $17 for a good size portion with a side of fries. They also have paella's, calamari, fish and chips and calamari read more

Predictable mussels and other seafood items in a friendly place frequented by what seems like regulars Wide variety at reasonable prices. read more

I thought it was pretty good for a late night dinner. Had the mussels in wine, onion, parsley (moule a la mariniere), and it was delicious. Ample portion of mussels enough to share with another. The liquid on the bottom was great with the free bread. The mussels came with fries, but I didn't care for them. Also had the appetizer fried dish board (la planche Leon) and the mussel and calamari were so tender and yummy with lemon sauce and tartar sauce. I didn't like the small fried fish as much. But can't go wrong with fried foods! I also liked the vibrant lighting, casual setting, and nice waiter. Had menus in English too. read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Mussels in wine, onion, parsley. Yummy! Good portion! - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

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If you're looking for mussels and fries, you've arrived at the right place. If the xxl size is available, just go for it. Not the best mussels on the planet but for a chain it's pretty damn good. Early dinner meant a quiet environment, had the Marinière and the crime champignons. A+. Staff was very nice. Remember to tip. While not necessary it's customary. read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

I don't like to leave bad reviews, but.... the food was ok, mediocre. The mussels were dry and white wine sayer was just blah broth. The ambiance was average. The service was simply awful. Our server clearly did not want to be there. Even people at other tables were unhappy with his lack of effort. No personality. Just drops the food off and walks away. And then quickly drops the check off. Who does that in Paris??? We generally spend at least two hours at dinner. We were in and out in under and hour. Every other place we've eaten at in Paris was better than this. I guess it's what we get for going to a chain. Avoid at all costs read more

Four stars for the food, the mussels were great. Three stars for the service, it was actually harder than I wanted to get the service we wanted/needed. But, five stars for being a place we could go out, have a pretty nice meal, drink a good Belgian beer, and enjoy it without having to be worried about our 2-year-olds behavior. Is this place the best food you'll get in Paris? No. Is it damn tasty, yes. Is it fast and easy to sit down at and get perfectly respectable mussels and a good Belgian beer? You bet. I got the provincial mussels and my wife got the mustard-based mussels. Both were delicious, but hers were better. That might just because I love mustard though. You got a very good amount of food for the price and the fries were fantastic as well. I would eat here again if I was back in Paris and looking for good, kid-friendly, easy dinner out. read more

It's mussels and frites! And France!!Great foodand atmosphere. Wonderful location. Service was above and beyond. Menu has lots of options, nice wine list, and fabulous desserts. read more

We came here for dinner on a Sunday night after a long day of walking around Paris. We chose to have "moules a volonté" & we paid the supplement of €4 to have the full range of flavours!! It was delicious - pot after pot of steaming tasty mussels. Alcohol is a little expensive here though! read more

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I love their food. Its delicious and the portions are great compared to the price. The only thing to be careful about is the branch you choose to eat at. I tried the one in republique and it sucked. However the one in Saint Germain is one of the best. read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Leon Salad ! (Yes, its called a salad) - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Wow, I'm astonished that I haven't rated Léon de Bruxelles yet :O This is only my second time, though. I'd give 5 stars for the food, but 2 stars for the service (at this location, at least). I enjoyed my experience here both times, but my food and my company were definitely the redeeming factors. Good things first, because it's more likely that you'll read those :p PROS + It's a very large restaurant, so even though it's pretty popular, you're very likely to get a seat. And it's good for large groups and children. + They're open every day, including Sunday evening! And you even get mussels à volonté (unlimited) on Sunday evening. What a steal :O + There are a ton of choices for mussels and beer. I've never gotten the beer, but the mussels are great. I especially like the moules à la méridonale (mussels smothered in tomato sauce, cheese and pesto, mmm!). + They have an English menu, and speak English fine, if you need it. + Portions are very generous. If that one plate of moules à la méridonale isn't enough, you can get another plate for only 2€! Incredible. + Unlimited fries! And depending what time/day of the week you come, you can get other unlimited goodies. :D CONS + Bad service #1: I came here for Christmas with two friends. One of them didn't speak French, so we spoke in English and got the English menus. The waiter put these red ribbons around our wrists, and when we asked him what it was for, he mumbled incoherently something about Christmas. Okay, cool ... However, at the end of the meal, we found out that we each got billed 1€ for the charity bracelet. I'm definitely not opposed to charity (and it was only 1€), but I would've very much appreciated it if he had told us what it was for. I was shocked by this behavior because I've only heard of it as a tourist scam in the touristy areas of Paris. + Bad service #2: My friend got moules à la cocotte (steamed in wine) and I got mine à la meridonale. His came steaming hot, but to my surprise, mine was cold. It wasn't cold as in just-came-out-of-the-fridge cold, but the cheese had congealed and it just didn't taste very appetizing. I was seriously displeased. After four mussels, I couldn't stand it anymore and broke through my normal politeness to ask them to reheat it (please). It came back a lot better. + The Belgian waffle was pretty disappointing. Nothing like a real Belgian waffle, and really nothing spectacular at all. In fact, it was overcooked and tasted slightly burnt. Overall, I'd recommend checking the site (you can get 10€ off for dinner if you go with at least one person) which will tell you which days have good deals. Sunday night should be excellent :) Don't bother with the formule; the mussels are filling enough. If you really want dessert, get one from Pâtisserie de Rêves nearby or something. If not for the bad service, I would really, really like Léon de Bruxelles. Perhaps I should try another branch. After all, unlimited, delicious fries? You're halfway to my heart already. read more

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I didn't expect much since it's located on probably the most touristy street in Paris. But it did fulfill my craving for mussels, even if it was on the blander side. The prices weren't bad considering this restaurant is surrounded by the most upscale fashion houses in the world...but at the same time, I was hoping for a more luxe experience. read more

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Mussels were ok per hubby. Fries were decent. My non-alcoholic drink was very tasty. Service was nice but slow even though there were not many people inside. It is right across from the metro stop which is convenient. Satisfied hubby's mussels craving. read more

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i wanted some mussels - they were solid enough. service was cold-hearted and very rushed. no real care for the menu or hospitality from my server. i was bummed out. would not recommend, there are plenty of places with service that makes you feel welcome, this is not the place. cheers. read more

Perfectly prepared mussels in a curry sauce. Very fresh and wonderful customer service! read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

I like moule marinieres et frites and was really looking forward to a nice dinner here. Overall, I wasn't disappointed but somehow it just was not up to the standard I had expected, especially after I had travelled a bit to get here. For a start, don't bother ordering the mussels if it isn't with the roquefort sauce. All the other sauces were rather bland and insipid. The chips were rather good though. Ambience is of a regular busy French bistro and service is quite good. There were a lot of tourists as well, and this is definitely this place's target audience. read more

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Everything about the dining experience was bad to mediocre at best. The mussels were well portioned but very bland and kind of dirty. I asked for the leftover mussels to go since I couldn't finish them, but the waitress says there is no box which is ridiculous since they have a sign that says you can order food to go. The service was spotty, they were clearly understaffed, and I got a very weird/rude attitude/vibe from the place. Lastly the creme brulee was served cold. Save yourself the bad fortune of eating here. read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

This place is not fancy at all. Also this isn't the type of place where you just order anytime on the menu. I decided to stop here for dinner because earlier in the day I walked past and saw a patron eating the Kiah delicious looking mussels ever. In fact, everyone were eating mussels. So when I stopped by I order the mussels and shrimp in marinara with extra bread. It was amazing, the sauce was so yummy, I don't think I ever ate that much bread in my entire life. The spices are extremely low especially for seafood and the service was great. The waiter even game for a little toy I'm sure they huge with kids orders. I would definitely come back for lunch! read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

I put this place in my yelp bookmarks and made it a definite to do on my Paris list. It cured my craving for mussels. The portion of mussels (Black cast iron pot) was huge and I could have shared it with my friend who didn't finish hers. Another friend had fish and chips which he enjoyed. Would return again read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Mmmussells - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

As soon as we arrived to Paris, my husband and I insisted on coming here last night. A favorite whenever we're in town for the Provençal Moules & Frites along with a cold Belgium beer. A popular, reasonably priced restaurant. Tip...dip your bread to sop up all the soup! Quick service, friendly and efficient. Merci! read more

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I'm s a seafood lover and honestly I really love loved the fragrance and flavorful mussels here. I order the mussels Provence and it was just so delicious i almost order a second serving. I can't really compare to other restaurants since this is my first experience with Belgium style mussels but I don't care, my tummy enjoyed the meal so much. At 17 pounds a serving, it's really a steal for the amount of mussels they give you. Tourist or not, you have to give this a try. And go the the store in at germain district, I hear it's the best! L read more

Léon de Bruxelles - I ordered #1 mussels provedence, they were so yummy!!! My husband ordered mussels Marvais - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Food was good, but menu is very limited. Mostly all mussels and then a few other fish options. Staff wasn't too attentive but the place is pretty big, so if you're looking for a place you know you'll get a seat for a quick lunch this isn't a bad bet. Would recommend looking for a more unique cafe though if you traveled all the way to Paris! read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Smoked salmon salad with a side of fries- really good! - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

After been here in Paris for four days, we decided to go to a franchise restaurant and it was not a disappointment. The place was packed, but the mussels were great, I ordered the dijonnaise sauce along with another friend, my wife ordered the pepper sauce and both of them were really good, good beer, good food, we had great company, nothing to complain about this place, I don't understand the bad reviews... Give it a try, it's good read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Mussels dijonnaise sauce - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

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Traveling with a toddler is challenging. Trying to find a good restaurant in Paris that will happily accommodate said fidgety toddler (and all his accoutrements) is really difficult--ideally there has to be space for a stroller, and the meal has to be relatively quick as the fidgety toddler will not sit through 3 courses, even when restrained in his stroller or portable high chair, as we had discovered on previous dining attempts. Finding this place was a breath of fresh air. The restaurant was roomy inside, allowing us to have the fidgety toddler in his stroller by the table, or next to us on the bench. The food was served quickly, and portions were large. The seafood was also fresh (no food poisoning!). We got the Leon mussels and the Leon "salad". I am aware that this place is a chain and not necessarily authentic, but it was exactly what we needed for a stress-free dinner. read more

Yes, it's a chain. But it's a chain that specializes in Mussels! Our server was friendly & attentive. I had baked mussels in an escargot butter sauce & my buddy & girlfriend had mussels in a dijonnaise & ardennaise sauce/broth. All of which were delicious. Nice, casual environment to have a meal after an afternoon of sightseeing. read more

Oh by the way, the food was TERRIBLE. We got the "Fried sampler," the fried squid tasted like fried paste and the french fries came out cold and soggy. My friend got the fish and chips. The fish was sitting in a pool of grease! read more

Hmm... I know this is a very historic/ famous place in Brussels, Belgium, the origin of the "Moules Frites" (mussels and fries). But I found this place subpar, then most Moules frites places that I have tried in Brussels. Their fries were pretty soggy, not crispy at all on the outside. The Moules were ok, but neither of the white wine or the tomato base soup were good. Big portions and reasonable pricing though. I will say that this is more of a tourist trap like many others in the Saint Germain area. read more

Léon de Bruxelles - Moules frites - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Food was mediocre at best. You could get something better elsewhere for much cheaper. The mussels were the standard expected of a franchise chain (tasteless, cooked alright) but the chips were awful. Stale, cold and seemed like it was cooked from frozen packages. McDonald's chips tastes heaps better! Do not even try the ketchup they provide. I almost spat it out. Service was awful. I ordered the mussels with chorizo but they gave me calamari instead without any explanation. When i asked the waiter, he said they ran out of chorizo, yet he did not bother to let me know before the food came out!! I would've ordered something else had i known there would be no chorizo (the only reason i wanted that dish). If you have a choice, dine elsewhere. Not worth your money. Moules are average. Frites are disgusting. read more

Léon de Bruxelles - This WAS suppose to be mussels with chorizo. But they decided to give calamari instead without asking the customer first - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Seriously..., for quality, tremendous portions and reasonable prices, this is the place to go in Paris for mussels. The first time I ate here was Spring Break in 2000, a kid with an adult palate traveling with my parents. We ordered the moules frittes special which was a big, delicious salad for each of us; a bucket of mussels for each; a large bowl of frittes for each and crème Brulee for desert. Even after leaving a lot of food on our plates, I thought I was going to explode in 2000 and again in 2014. The memory was clearly etched in my mind, albeit a memory of excellent mussels and delicious sides and accompaniments. Nevermind it's a chain, it's a Parisian chain specializing in the most fresh and delicious mussels, and that makes all the difference! read more

I went to a Leon once when I was 18, and then returned again at 30 to see if it was as good as I remembered. Leon was my first experience with mussels, and I've always remembered it fondly. This time, after having had mussels many times and numerous lovely meals since, I was a bit less impressed. The atmosphere feels like a chain, and doesn't have that special, romantic flair that so many restaurants in Paris have. Lights are too bright, doesn't feel intimate... I got the mussels provencale, and they were fine - as were the unlimited frites - but nothing was really special, and things were not served as hot as I'd like. The frites didn't seem fresh-cut, either. The price is very good though, for Paris. For budget travellers or those who want something very reliable, I think this would be a good choice. But if you want mussels, there must be loads of better places in Paris! read more

It was the best restaurant I visited in Paris, with great food! Stuff really nice and fast! Which was quite unusual compared to others restaurants! Their speciality is seefood, all types! As a desert i recommend creme brulee! read more