Concierge at next door luxury hotel made reservations for our party of four. We were taken to the basement of this restaurant where it took a while for the only waiter working to come around and take our order and he was grumpy. We had two roasted lamb dishes that came thinly sliced (never had it like this before) with a sauce. The roasted lamb was the worst that I ever had. It came with ratatouille and that was the best part of the meal. The other dish was chicken and it came under cooked. The water bottle was not open at the table. ? Tap water for 8 E. We had to request butter for the bread Very disappointed. Very overpriced. I wouldn't recommend it read more

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Our tour stopped for lunch. Obviously an organized lunch will not have the options of a full menu, but there were no options unless you had a dietary restriction. We were served one slice of baguette, an over cooked chicken banquet made with only breast meat (dry despite the sauce) with white rice and carrots. Super boring and momochrome. A woman who can't have dairy received cold grilled vegetables and chicken without sauce. Dessert was good, honey ice cream with warm apple tart. And service was efficient. I requested/begged/cajoled for some cheese, because the cheese display looked very good (pictured). But, alas it wasn't included in our pie-paid meal so, non! I suspect if I offered to pay for a cheese plate, that wouldn't have been allowed either! read more

Had a marginal dinner here tonight, although an enjoyable scene. My dish, pork shank was loaded with fat, which many people love, but I hate. After cutting off all the fat, the dish was still marginal due to a cloying sauce. The mashed potatoes were excellent, however. My wife complained her 39 euro steak was tasteless, with an ok bearnaise sauce. I concur after a small bite. Me thinks this place gets lots of local hotel recommendations from concierges, as most people in my area spoke English. The waiter was entertaining, but that didn't make up for mediocre food on an admittedly busy Saturday night. Wine list was mediocre. I would look elsewhere. read more

Are here a couple days ago on our trip in Paris. Not sure why the low rating but Flottes definitely deserves higher than 3 stars. Having dined a vast spectrum of cultural foods and up to three star Michelin star restaurant standards. I can attest to Flottes deserving the credit they deserve. We ordered via family style the following dishes: for 6 people: Seafood platter for one - this was enough to share. Seafood was very fresh and everyone was able to have a bit of everything. Love the variety of the oysters and will definitely come back just for this platter Escargot - flavor was good and would repeat order. Typical of what you can expect Foie gras & poached pears - I prefer my foie gras not drenched in sauce but this still tasted pretty good. The foie gras was seared well and the poached pears were done just right. Just wish the put sauce on side to add yourself or where you can dip in Pepper steak - would recommend this one! Steak was cooked perfectly and the pepper sauce was AMAZING. Peppery, creamy/buttery, thicker consistency and full of orgasmic flavor. Tasted a lot better than I expected. Duck confit - was good but nothing special. Meat did fall off the bones pretty easily but wasn't wowed Lamb from their specials - had some cheese layered in between. It was a bit too heavy for us and fatty as well but I guess that's what you can expect Niçoise salad - wouldn't recommend, they drenched the salad with the dressing Creme brûlée - quite nice! Can't go wrong ordering this. Felt light but maybe it's because we ordered a lot of heavy entrees read more

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Come for the French onion soup. Stay for the handsome man sitting next to us. Charming service. Lovely selections. See you here! read more

The French onion soup is amazing! This place does take reservations even though we didn't have one they sat us down right away (came in before the crowd). We all ordered French onion soup that was really good. I ordered the steak with a gravy peppercorns and whipped (really soft melt in your mouth) mashed potatoes that was the bomb! The service was really good which I highly appreciate. I highly recommend this place if you want French food. read more

Just a few steps from the Tuileries if you've had enough sun (or too much rain) and want some shade and a bit more quiet.

We loved this place. The staff was extremely funny and nice. They seem like they genuinely enjoy working with each other. The selections were amazing. The dishes were very very tasty. Large sizes too. Usually you don't get both large size and great taste. The fish reminded me of Los Angeles / NY steakhouse style... with big thick, fresh cuts. I highly suggest this place when in town. read more

A great stop for a casual lunch or dinner in Paris. Their fresh onion soup was also amazing and they had a Suckling Pig that was just unreal! Their Croque Monsieur was amazingly good, much better than the average croque out there. Service is great and I recommend getting in early or make a reservation because this place packs up on rush hour. read more

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This place has a lot of customers due to stellar reviews on Google. Don't believe these reviews. Appetizers were good. Main courses were so-so. Meat is slightly over cooked. Left feeling meh. read more

During our four night stay at The Hotel Castille on the famous Rue Cambon in Paris, we enjoyed two dinners and a mid-day cheese platter and wine to wet our pallets at Flottes. We dined at Flottes for the first time on Sunday after spending the day at the Eiffel Tower. We had a truly amazing dinner along with service that was exceptional. I ordered the French Onion Soup (my first in Paris) it was loaded with sweet onions, cheesy topping and ultimately the best I've had! For dinner I opted for the Sole Meunière-heavenly! My husband ordered the most amazing Frog Legs (not scrawny frog legs, but meaty full legs) which came in a piping hot iron skillet. Sides that we shared were the ultimate mashed potatoes and fresh sautéed spinach. We had a bottle of Crozes-Hermitage White Wine which was fine, elegant, full body, round and rich. A perfect accompaniment to our dinner. We then returned for a mid-afternoon snack on Monday after visiting the Louvre. We sat at the bar and we were recognized by the staff. We ordered the large Cheese plate which included Camembert au lait cru, Roquefort "Carles", Comté du Jura "Alpage" (12mois), Chèvre and Brie de Meaux. To cleanse our pallet we enjoyed a house Rosè. Our last night was Tuesday, and we both agreed that we wanted to return to Flottes. Actually my husband wanted the Frog Legs again! This time for an appetizer we had the Razor clams, which were a little gritty. For dinner I had the Filet au poivre, which melted in my mouth. We enjoyed a bottle of Miraval Provence Rose. Flottes is an exceptional Gastropub that is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The staff is warm and welcoming and the food is superb. read more

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Authentically Parisian, which is no surprise. I highly recommend it. Nothing more to say.

We had 12 escargot to start with champagne. We had Pouilly Fume & Sole meuniere . Everything was great! We ordered right! They have AC! Give them a try! read more

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Not only was the service incredible- they let us come in and dine even though they were closing soon, the owner Michele welcomed us with open arms and made sure we had an incredible experience- the food was impeccable!!! We ordered the French onion soup (better than any other I had in the city), the rack of lamb, and the duck. I can't put in to words how great it was. Best meal in Paris! read more

Flottes was the worst restaurant we been to during our 9 days trip in France. First they placed all the tourists in the quiet corner in the basement. The atmosphere in the basement is quiet and odd. Nothing like the ground floor, where all the locals seem to be. The ground floor seemed to still have plenty of space when we arrived. Secondly, the food are very bland. We had French onion soup, escargot, oysters and shrimps for appetizer. For main course, we had steak, cod, duck confit, and braised beef. The steak was very chewy and tough even for medium rare. The cod with leek sauce had no taste. Braised beef had no flavor. This was our last dinner in France before going home and we were hoping for a great experience. A memorable meal for sure but in a bad way! read more

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Absolutely amazing cuisine excellent food and service. Great atmosphere open late and centrally located. read more

Flottes - Must try this exquisite dessert, melts in your mouth. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

This was our first dinner in Paris, and it our worst dining experience. Our server, Emmanuel, was very condescending and rude to us. When my husband did not understand the options for his Chateaubriand steak, he got impatient, and for the rest of our meal, he gave us such attitude while treating all the other tourists kindly and with a smile. My duck confit was over cooked and dry and my daughter's chopped steak tasted worse than hamburgers we've had in the US. Do not come to this tourist trap! read more

Is it overpriced? Absolutely. Is it still a great spot to grab a snack and drinks? Sure! We stopped in and split their cheese sampler and the French Onion soup, and they were both killer! We sat at the bar, and the staff were just lovely. Really pleasant atmosphere, and the food we got (while limited) was delicious. I saw a dude at a table who got their Croque Monsieur, and it looked AMAZING...the gusto he displayed while mauling it told me I need to order that next time! Lots of good house wines too! read more

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Great little restaurant. Traditional French food. Escargot was amazing and the home made Foie Gras was very good.

Is it touristy? Perhaps, but it competently serves the standards (french onion soup, foie gras, steak with Roquefort, and Bertillon ice cream for dessert) in a traditional brasserie environment. So even though you may be sitting next to Jane Smith from Kansas, sent by her hotel and ordering "crepes Suzette with grand marnier" (duh, Suzette comes no other way), it may still be very worth your while. The "lunch" served M-F until 7pm is a great deal, especially in this area. read more

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First really good French restaurant we went to. We were a little lost after our trip to L'Louvre and the restaurant we planned on eating was closed for the holidays. The concierge at the Hyatt (we weren't staying there) recommended Flottes. Reading some of the reviews about how they treat Americans is correct to a certain extent. Everyone needs to understand there is a certain way to dine in Paris and most Americans don't know that. Some of the severs are more tolerable but if you can show them that you know your stuff, they all become a little more friendly. Food was great, from the wine selection to the onion soup and made to order chocolate lava cake. My wife ordered the beef tartare, which was excellent. I got the duck l'orange, every bite was amazing. We will go back during our next trip. read more

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This was my first time in Paris and I wish there were better cafes that served breakfast foods! As we strolled around to find a good place, we came out of this place disappointed. Food was overpriced and it's a tourist trap. I found the food just okay. I ordered an omelet, coffee, and croissant. You're better off getting a crepe nearby. read more

Very nice place charming an upscale menu. They say they are good for kids I say not the environment for kids. A little dark gets crowded. My salmon tartar was very good just wanted more the portion was a little small. The kids loved their burger the chicken was good also. read more

Parroting other reviews, I'm not so sure why the rating is so low for this place. Definitely deserves more! Great for a quick dinner. Cute atmosphere, and excellent service. I was impressed by our waiter's timeliness and English. Food was good, not the best I've had during my trip but it was certainly good. read more

Food: Like many cafes in Paris particularly ones that cater to tourists, this place has acceptable and decent food. Their menu is diverse in that includes both traditional and other dishes that would suit a lot of palettes. The portions are extremely generous and whilst the prices are on the higher side, typical in 1 Arrondissement, you get what you pay for. It's okay. It's not bad but not great. Their sole meunière was pretty disappointing but it was cut and cooked decently enough. It was just dry and lacked flavour. Service: servers are pretty good here for Paris standards! They are quite prompt with orders and the cheque Ambiance: it's cute and a relatively relaxed place to have lunch or dinner. It's also close to the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre so if you want to eat somewhere a tad different, it's a decent spot. read more

We are foodies and loved this place. The duck was cooked perfect!!!!!! Pasta carbonara was good but the Duck was amazing. Onion soup and crème brûlée we're solid too. read more

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Over worked wait staff. I ordered my tenderloin medium and waiter repeated it back to me. It came rare and I waited more than 15 minutes trying to get my overworked waiter's attention to send it back. There definitely are no touch points from the staff. I just put the plate at the end of the table after I grew tired of waiting. The other waiter also handling the area just ignored me and waited on the table right next to me. There are definite benefits to the customer when staff works for tips. At 8:34 pm my steak was finally returned for 2-3 minutes more heat per side. It came back at 9 pm well done with a blue cheese sauce instead of the original bernaise peppercorn sauce. This place is absolute shit. I was charged €43 for an item that I could not eat. I had to walk out before exploding. read more

Flottes - My original too rare steak was supposed to be medium. It has a wonderful bernaise pepper corn sauce. - Brasseries Near Me - Paris, 75

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My hotel, referred this place to us for a casual dining experience. I would say that it was far from casual. The food was not cheap. The service was very slow. They had tables available in the front and put us in the way back. I ordered the roasted chicken and my wife had the ratatouille. The ratatouille was basically spaghetti with veggies, not what I expected. The chicken was very small and was 90 percent dark meat. Bread was provided without butter. Extremely dry. We both thought it was extremely overpriced for the offering. I think the hotel must have some sidebar deal with this place, it is not good and a waste of a dinner. Just about any other place in Paris would be better to go to. read more

Great lunch in the back room of Cafe Flottes. Rotisserie chicken, sea bass and nitrate were exceptional. Very close to place vendome

Worst nastiest place ever. I literally used google reservation and confirmed a week before. When we got there the two of us, he just kept looking at an old book and saying oh no ypu reserved online! Then after having us wait on street for 15 minutes he wanted to place us upstairs in a closed dusty area with no air conditioning in 105 degree weather. There were two empty tables downstairs but he said those tables were reserved. So I said I reserved too! I showed him on my phone. We ended up leaving as he started helping others and ignored us. The old guy in there is a real jerk. read more

I stopped here for some steak tartare but the entire meal was amazing. The oysters, the anchovies, the steak tartare were all amazing. Great staff, awesome food; highly recommended! read more

Staff was friendly, food was delicious! Great spot for locals and visitors alike, will be returning.

This place is delicious! The first time I was in Paris I had the opportunity to eat at this place. In this visit, I made the decision to come back again. Their French onion soup it's the best. Their Menu keeps changing, but the flavor it's still the delicious. I'm glad the French onion soup it's part of their standard menu. The food it's expensive, but worth it! read more

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Nice joint, off the beaten path and if you don't know where your going, you'll miss it. We ate upstairs in the "library". Steak was absolutely perfect! Be sure to try the truffle and caramel infused vodka or better yet the absinthe to top it off. read more

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Run! Don't walk...Run! 1) Waiters are completely rude - not the expected rude - just plain rude and dismissive. 2) Atmosphere is terrible. If you sit in the back area - that is also where they throw the plates back into the kitchen - loud and annoying. 3) Tourist trap (hotel sent me there...not a good thing) 4) Food was cold and very mediocre - had to send it back - which I never do. When I received my food - the steak was over cooked and appeared microwaved. The frites had so much grease on them - it was horrific. 5) Service was extremely slow - not atmosphere enjoy the evening slow - mind boggling slow. 6) And now for slightly TMI...yes, the food poisoning. I think you can figure out the rest. This restaurant is completely over priced and the fact that it is still in business is surprising to me. read more

Ate here twice during a recent trip to Paris. Our first meal was a late lunch after arriving in the city. We had a croque Monsieur and a croque Madame with side salads and fries. All were very good. Service was pleasant and efficient. The bar area banquette was comfortable and the room was quite pleasant - you know you are in Paris when eating there. An early dinner our last night in the city (they serve food continuously through out the day - very convenient) was quite good. My daughter had the onion soup as a starter and could have made it her entire meal. Very nice version, laden with good Gruyere and tasting of deeply caramelized onions cooked in butter and white wine. I started with a small slab of duck foie gras with a terrific cold dried apricot compote. She had the croque Madame again and pronounced it fantastic but could only eat the "good parts" inside as she was so full from the soup! I had a really generous confit duck leg atop sautéed wild mushrooms. On the side was a nice aligot, puréed potatoes whipped with butter and Cantal cheese. It only lacked salt. This plus a pear cider all came to a reasonable 68€. The room is even nicer after sundown. I will return next time I'm in Paris. read more

This small restaurant above Brasserie Flottes is welcoming and modern, yet quaint with a bear welcoming guests in and odd pieces of art along the steps on the way up. Unfortunately, this scene was the best part. Food was disappointing - my fish tasted like cardboard and my fiancee's vegetable dish was even more bland. The wine was poorly kept - we had 2 maderised wines in a row - but expensive to boot. Service was nice but overwhelmed (one person for a whole floor including the bar) so slow. The price tag was high with the best deal being ordering 2 dishes for 39 Euros off the prix fix menu. In summary, this is Paris - many, many better places for dinner. Next time, I'll just keep walking down the street. read more

Great spot near the Concorde Definitely recommend a reservation for this spot if your party is larger than 2. They have a varied menu and the waitstaff is extremely helpful. After a week in Paris, my crew wanted some less exotic eats and Flottes has every thing from roasted chicken to frog legs. The escargot were wonderful as well as the tarts tartin and crepe Suzette. You can't go wrong here! The smoking area is outside so it was a nice change from many other dinner venues. I underestimated how much we've become accustomed to smoke free dining and this trip reminded me of just that. I highly recommend this restaurant read more

Today was the 2nd time I've been to Chez Flottes. I really like their Salade Niçoise. Fries are good too. The table next to me had onion soup which smelled wonderful. They have lots of waitstaff, and I've had nice service both times. Attentive enough without me feeling rushed. KC read more

Quick glance: + open on a Sunday! + fresh seafood + friendly staff + large selection of armagnac - pricey Full review: A lot of restaurants in Paris are closed on Sunday, so it's a bonus that Chez Flottes is opened every day of the week for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is on the pricey side, but it does offer a large selection of French dishes, as well as fresh seafood like oysters. For digestif, the restaurant offers a large selection of armagnac for almost every year in the last 40-50 years, making Chez Flottes a great venue for anniversaries or birthday celebrations as you can choose a specific year of armagnac to end your meal. We had a really fantastic waitress. After we had our three course meal and paid, she found out that we were celebrating my other half's birthday. She told us to stay put, and a few minutes later, came out with a small cup of strawberry flavoured gummies and a lit candle, singing happy birthday in French to help us celebrate. read more