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    Clamato

    4.3 (114 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, French
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Maple syrup tart
    Shawn H.

    Maybe the best meal we had on a trip packed with incredible meals. Maybe also one of our very best meals of 2023. The mussels were spicy and perfect. The cuttlefish (cut into almost a linguine shape) was incredible. I could eat the tiradito every meal the rest of my life and be happy. We loved the cabbage too, and the oysters were great, even if I'm mostly bored with raw oysters. But the biggest standout of all was the cod roe tarama, which was maybe my very favorite dish all year -- an incredible hummus-like consistency with unbelievable flavor, topped with some top of the line olive oil, and served with amazing bread. The maple syrup tart for dessert was also amazing, and I really liked the clementine sorbet (my wife was less on it). We got there a half hour early on a Friday night and were first in line -- by the time they opened, the line was down the street. Also want to add that they were incredibly sweet to our two little kids (2 and 4), which we appreciated so much.

    Tiradito
    Annette R.

    The biggest surprise in our last trip to Paris! We were in the area trying to get into another restaurant that "unfortunately" was closed for a private event so we decided to give CLAMATO a shoot. Clamato was on my yelp bucket list, walking distance from where we were and also walk-ins only, so why not. When we got there the host told us the wait was around 30-45min but suggested that we could go to the sister bar Septime Le Cava for some pre-dinner drinks while we waited, we agreed! BTW, we loved the bar. After half hour they texted back and promptly we got seated at the bar. We've always been huge fans of bar seating because we love to see the prep of the dishes happening right in front of us. I feel is a great way to start waking up your appetite towards what you are visually seeing. All dishes are meant for sharing. First we got the mussels that were tasty and spicy. Then the tiradito (raw fish) was very pleasant to the palate after the spicy dish. While we were eating we saw the making of a very interesting dish that looked like a devil egg with caviar, so we give it a try. It was delicious! Super creamy. We ask the waiter to suggest one of his fav dishes from the menu and he did not hesitate by saying THE CABBAGE. I was like, CABBAGE!? Well, lets do it. Best cabbage I ever eaten in my life. If I'm not mistaken, the sauce had uní and the cabbage was perfectly roasted. We paired all dishes with an amazing white wine that also they suggested. Now this place is in my yelp Bookmark list "Best Rest in PARIS"

    Fried eggplant, green beans, tomato salad
    Gab G.

    This was my favorite meal in Paris on my most recent trip. My boyfriend and I got in line at 6:40 PM on a weekday (they open at 7) and were able to be part of the first seating. We tried: + Oysters + Ceviche + Albacore tuna + Heirloom tomato salad + Fried eggplant + Green beans + Haddock carpaccio + Maple syrup tart + Melon sorbet My favorite dishes were the tomato salad and the maple tart, followed by the ceviche, melon sorbet and tuna - the tuna had line or something in it and tasted like Christmas. Fried eggplant was also a standout. Only miss was the carpaccio - the flavors just didn't fit. I liked Clamato more than their sister restaurant, Septime! Small place, so plan accordingly.

    Bar and Small interior dining room
    Johnny N.

    An outstanding small and better alternative sister restaurant to Septime. The seafood was so fresh and everything tasted wonderful! It is a very small restaurant so go when it first opens for lunch or dinner. Otherwise, you run the risk of being turned away as there are no reservations. We started off with a tasty assortment of fresh local Parisian oysters, and then moved to the cockles that were smothered in rich tasty melted butter. The cockles may be small but very plump and juicy! The deviled eggs with caviar were scrumptious. My favorite dish was the cuttlefish with fennel and pomegranate. It had the look of a pasta dish but it definitely tasted like great quality cuttlefish. I am so glad I was able to try this place for lunch as I was turned away the previous night for dinner because it was too packed.

    Red Mullet Al Pastor, sweet shrimp and winter radish salad, roasted butternut squash
    Gavie V.

    Clamato is a walk-in only seafood haven. It's located in a quiet and quaint street nearby its sister restaurants. After putting out names down, the host graciously walked us to Septime Le Cava for pre-dinner drinks. They then stopped by to grab our party of 3 and were promptly seated at the bar in less than 30minutes. This was great because we got to watch lots of the crudo/ceviche style dishes be made directly in front of us. A great tapas style menu meant for sharing, we were able to try a couple items on the daily rotational menu. The Stone bass ceviche with a mandarin satsuma sauce was amazing and had a great spicy citrusy kick to it thanks to the burnt zest oil. The whole red mullet "Al pastor" was also a happy surprise for me because I did not expect to have an amazing Al pastor in Paris and on my first evening! Other items we tried were the winter radish and shrimp salad, hand dived scallops in a cognac sauce with grapes and crispy bread. This one was also amazing! The sweetness from the grapes combined with the salty and crispy bread was a treat for the sensations. Also, worth nothing that the spicy peanut butter served with the roasted squash was another complex and flavorful combination to the palette. Unfortunately, the cocktail selection here isn't the best so best be prepared for wine or a light spritz! The service was all very kind and generous though so I can't wait to visit during my next trip to Paris.

    Vivian N.

    Of all the restaurants we tried during our week in Paris, this was our #1 favorite!!! If you're a seafood fan, HIGHLY recommend Clamato. Not only is everything super fresh but the flavors are incredible unique and well curated. We got nearly everything on the menu and two desserts (the grape sorbet and a chocolate mousse, which were both unbelievable as well). Thank you to the amazing staff as well! Loved our experience here - elevated food and service with a slightly "casual" atmosphere that had a touch of sophisticated warmth that made it just perfect.

    Karen C.

    Clamato was such a good experience while I was in Paris. It came as a recommendation from my tour guide on a food tour. It was definitely worth it! At first impression, the place is rather small but cozy. My party and I sat at the bar! We came off lunch hour and it was still a little busy, but we got a spot without waiting too long. My favorite was definitely the mussels. I'm usually unimpressed with mussels I've had in the states, but the mussels at Clamato was fresh and the broth was flavorful and rich. The broth truly brought out the flavor of the mussels in my opinion! We also got the the octopus and the oysters - the octopus came with a bed of corn, red pepper, and onion. I was again pleasantly surprised with the combination, but am so glad to have tried it because it works perfectly. It's refreshing with the tender octopus! The oysters were fresh and really hit the spot for me as well. Clamato is on my list to come back when I return to Paris! I would love to try their dinner menu sometime!

    Scallops
    Derek C.

    So hard to get a res at Septime, but saw the sister restaurant had first come first served seating on our trip. Staked it out early and was first in line, but quickly the restaurant filled up. The meal was definitely solid, but wasn't as life changing or amazing as I thought it may have been for the sister restaurant of a top 50 restaurant in the world. The oysters, scallops, and ceviche were the best. Marinated leeks were ok, but I think that is more of a French acquired taste/method of cooking that I wasn't used too. The tuna was fine with the curry, but I didn't think it was the best use/combination, loved the deep fried kale that came with it though. It's a solid dinner, but don't expect to be blown away in my opinion.

    Caviar deviled egg
    Ronald W.

    Food is delicious. Might be a bit more expensive than I was expecting though I did order two of the most expensive items off the menu for lunch. Caviar deviled egg is just as described. Lovely combination of flavors. Rock crab takes some work to eat but was really tasty like stone crab claws back at home. Great service, tasty food.

    Eggplant & Clams in Butter
    Jeannie N.

    It was extremely difficult to get reservations at Septime. So we decided to give its sister restaurant a chance. The service was fast and friendly. Seafood was fresh. The eggplant was probably our favorite dish. Packed with tons of flavor and I enjoyed the texture. Great substitute for meat if you're a vegetarian. Clams were pack with butter! Perfect for dipping the complimentary bread.

    New potatoes, marinated sardines, anchovy chili
    Hannah F.

    Ready for an incredible experience? Clamato has a curated menu and long list of natural wines that will bring you a smile and leave you with a feeling of satisfaction and pure happiness. As a lover of natural wine and food, I found the mackerel/artichoke and sardine/potatoe dishes to be fresh, different, and incredibly satisfying. Paired with an orange wine you will be in heaven!

    Alexa Linn W.

    Great visit! Would have been preferable on my end to go with a larger group so I could have sampled more menu items by sharing. Lots of the dishes would be well suited for this. What I did have was excellent and very fresh!

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    One of my all time favorite meals in Paris and I visit often . Fresh take on fish it's like French sashimi. Loved it and will return

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    L'îlot - Plateau

    L'îlot

    4.4(75 reviews)
    1.8 kmMarais Nord, 3ème
    €€

    On a whim we stopped by and were able to get a seat inside. Cozy atmosphere with a jumping outside…read morevibe. The menu had a healthy variety or raw oysters. I settled on the Hal's crab and hubby had the Langoustine Ravioli, which was supposed to be a sharing size. The crab was cold but visually pleasing. There was not much seasoning so the mayo dipping sauce made for a bland tasting dish for me. Hubby enjoyed his Ravioli but the three small pieces did not really seem like a sharing size. Overall nice Paris experience but I definitely left there and ordered some takeout to fill in my empty space.

    We were craving seafood after many brasserie (meat forward) suppers this week. We made a…read morereservation on the fly at L'îlot and were rewarded handsomely. We ordered the seafood tower (whole stone crab, langostine, 6 oysters (3 local varieties), tiny fried shrimp in a cup, ten or so whelks. We also had the shrimp roll, a delectable sea bass ceviche, a bowl of tiny mussels in curry broth that was just SO delicious and a whole pan fried sea bream atop a thin cushion of pea purée and topped with red cabbage & carrot. Everything was superb and our server was swift and smiling throughout the evening. The restaurant itself is small & charming with a simple rustic feel. We felt it was undiscovered but it's likely it was just a slow night on a drizzly evening. I'd certainly recommend a visit!

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - An amazing French onion soup...

    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

    4.5(1.5k reviews)
    2.8 kmChâtelet/Les Halles, 1er
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    The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

    This place was a huge letdown. They had a cute little artisanal market on the front left of the…read morerestaurant. They had a number of goods to choose from and I ended up buying a few things for souvenirs. As for the actual restaurant, they had a number of delicious sounding items on their menu. Our server was very attentive to us and helped us decide on our dinner orders. Similar to the other restaurants though. After our food was delivered, it was far in between when we were checked on again. And after dessert it took even longer for our server to bring the bill. Overall, the food was a letdown. I do not exaggerate when I say that the frog legs just tasted like slightly flavored water. My friend's ravioli had a fairly decent flavored sauce but the pasta was a bit chewy. My friend's duck breast was pretty tough; I had noticed the table next to us also ordered it and they seemed to have trouble finishing/cutting theirs as well. As for my steak with foie gras, well the steak was once again tough and the foie gras was weirdly stringy. It was soft for the most part but there were parts that were tough and stringy. Maybe that's a section that's generally separated in the preparation process and it was missed? In any case it was disappointing. What wasn't disappointing was dessert though; perfectly sweet and balanced.

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    Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie - French onion soup + bread

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    Clamato - seafood - Updated May 2026

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