My husband and I always love going to mom and pop restaurants and we just found this hidden gem of a restaurant. We were the first one there and as we were ordering food in our broken French... okay I lied my broken Spanish (somehow when I spoke in Spanish we were able to communicate), the owner started placing reserved signs on tables. This place was small too! Let's just say it was going to be a packed night! Anyways, Americans, the menu is in French. God bless this man eating with his daughter, with his broken English and my broken Spanish, my husband and I ordered a perfect meal. My husband ordered beef with some cheese sauce and vegetables and I had Salmon with veggies and potatoes. I would go to this place again. Hopefully this man will be there again, his daughter was also very kind to us (she looked a lot like Miley Cyrus). read more

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I don't know what to say except to say this place is MAGNIFIQUE. One of my favorite places in the world!!! It is a mom and pop restaurant. Pat is a fantastic cook! The place is not fancy but if you want delicious food for super reasonable prices then this is the stop. Everything was absolutely amazing. We had escargot for 6 euros and it was absolutely delicious! Never had them before but they were so tasty. Then I had blanquette de veel Riz (veal) for only 11 euros! The portion size was generous and every bite was amazing. My husband had filet de boeuf grilles - grilled steak very rare and it was easily the best beef he has ever had according to him. Get the blue cheese sauce. Then we had local beers with out meal and profiteroles and creme brûlée! I don't know what other reviews are talking about but this place is amazing! People who do not like her food obviously do not understand good French cooking. It's not pretentious, has no frills of a fancy restaurant. Who cares about the decor - you can't eat it. She could've charged me 50 euros for my veal and I would still pay. Pat the owner is a nice old lady. She does not speak a word of English but she is so friendly. Someone was nice enough to translate for her and we got to know her. The restaurant has been there for decades and she ran it with her husband. When her husband died it broke her heart, but her son now helps her. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place. The prices are so cheap and the food is the best I've had in Paris. I've eaten in some places in Paris that were four times the price and they cant compare to Pat's food. Cash only! read more

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Came here for dinner due to its vicinity to my hotel and the great reviews. Endearing mom and pop shop. The husband was kind enough to translate the menu for me while the wife was in the kitchen. I ordered the fish entrée with vegetable sides. I really wanted to love this meal but it was just alright. The fish was nicely cooked in butter. However, the vegetables were way over cooked and the potatoes under cooked - not sure if it's a cultural cooking difference. I also tried the crème brulee which was like a bowl of sugar yikes. read more

Golden Pat - Fish entree - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I'm going to go out on a limb here to declare Golden Pat my favorite restaurant in Paris! It's been a long time coming now and it feels good to say it.... I have been a regular at this mom and pop joint also known as Pat et Lulu (RIP Lulu!!) for over ten years. I first discovered the tiny restaurant while doing reconnaissance in my then new neighborhood and it was love at first bite. From the garter-belt chandeliers and the family snapshots plastered on the walls to the inexpensive, yummy, homemade cooking that Pat prepares in her tiny kitchen, this place is as welcoming and sincere as the food is delicious. The chalkboard menus on the walls offer a mouth-watering range of classic French dishes (steak au poivre, sole meuniere, steak tartare, magret au canard) at prices so low you have to pinch yourself to make sure you're not hallucinating. All of the plats du jour are 10,50€, the wine is 8€ for a carafe and the desserts (get the profiteroles!!) are between 5-6€. So you can have a royal feast for under 20€ no problem. Pat is the potato queen and her pan-friend taters are perhaps the best in the city. If for any reason you leave a couple on your plate she comes over and harasses you to polish them off. NB: Credit cards are not accepted so bring cash. read more

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Golden Pat serves up homemade French food for reasonable prices. the whole menu is in French and they don't really speak English so be aware. the main courses are priced at 10.50 euro and they have a lot of choices for what's available. Tried the duck breast (canard) and a salad with shrimp and scallops. also, had a pate of rabbit as an appetizer and a cream puff for dessert. oddly, it wasn't busy but, don't let that scare you away. as a tourist this spot is worth checking out. read more

-Steak with mushrooms and fingerling potatoes was exquisite. The mushrooms were quite delicious; never had it before in the U.S. The steak, cooked medium rare, was prepared very well. My favorite, though, is the fingerling potatoes. They were by far among the best in Paris. It was perfectly brown and crunchy, yet rich and lush on the inside. -Service was friendly. However, the cook does not speak any English but the bartender does. The cook is quite exuberant and lively. -Location: Not in the nicest part of town, but there shouldn't be any problem. -Price: Very reasonable. read more

Golden Pat - Steak with Mushrooms and fingerlings potatoes - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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We were walking and saw an older lady out smoking in the front. We weren't sure if it was the restaurant and once confirmed we started walking right in and the older lady had a smile on her face and started talking to us in French and gesturing us to go in. We walked in and I asked the bartender if he spoke English, he said very little, which meant really none at all. However, he was very patient with my boyfriend and I as we tried to make sense of the menu that was all in French. There are a few dishes for 10,50 Euros which isn't really bad for dinner. We ended up ordering escargot, a fish dish, and a steak with onions dish. He asked me how I wanted my steak and I told him Medium Rare, but he wasn't sure what Rare was so I told him just Medium. The escargot was nothing spectacular. It was definitely dunked in garlic/oily goodness but I've had a bit better in the states. The fish was buttery as well and it was lightly grilled. I thought it was pretty good because it was a bit flaky and the green beans and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. My boyfriend loved the tomatoes and commented on how they were the best tomatoes he has ever tasted. The tomatoes were definitely grilled and there was a little sweetness to them. My steak was ok. I think it is because their meat might not be as fatty as ours, very lean and healthier tasting. I'm used to the fat and drippings so this meat was definitely a little different. It was cooked well but it didn't have a very memorable flavor or any flavor at all. The grilled onions on top looked and tasted like the grilled onions from In and Out. The potatoes were good, but they weren't anything to rave about. The restaurant itself is small and dimly lit. It seems best to go on a date or with a small group. It is definitely preferred if you speak French here as their menu is in French and the staff there do not speak English. It was a good experience to support a local restaurant but it wasn't anything memorable. The staff was friendly and patient so that was definitely a bonus. read more

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I'm not sure about this place and cannot attest to the food simply because we didn't make it that far into the Golden Pats culinary journey. We were in the restaurant all of two minutes after being sat at a dirty table by la Madame. The gentleman from behind the bar came out and wiped down the table. Ohh-la. Not sure if it was the table rag or the gentleman, but one of the two had not been washed since a rather long time. After the table was cleaned ("quotation marks"), the lingering stench strongly encouraged us to leave the restaurant tout suite. When they refer in tourist blogs to the unique smells of Paris restaurants this is not what I had in mind. It's not basic science to understand that if they don't have personal proper hygiene, the restaurant most-likely will be comparable in standards. read more

Great typical little french place. Not awesome fine cuisine but still great food and really typical dishes. The staff is really friendly and the ambiance is really familial. You can become friends with anyone there. The prices are really ok for what you get. I.E. Steak tartare fore 10.50 €! read more

Golden Pat - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This place was an adventure to say the least. We were relying totally on Yelp ratings expecting this place to be incredible. We didn't really read the reviews otherwise we would have known the lady running this one man shop doesn't speak a lick of English. She pulled someone off the street to take our orders. There were no menus--just some writing on the walls. We were the only ones in the shop at 6pm and I'm pretty sure she lives there! With all that said the food was pretty good and we had fun on this wild adventure. Definitely was an authentic French experience! read more

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Amazing place! Our new favorite local restaurant in the 10th. It was like going to Grandma's house for a home-cooked meal (if my Grandma was French and cooked like a chef). The owner (wish I'd gotten her name) was so warm & friendly, laughing WITH us at our poor attempts to speak French. Welcomed us with open arms, and served everything with a flourish and a smile. Made us feel so welcome that we were hugging & kissing our goodbyes. Can't wait to go back next time we're in Paris! read more

My father and I can't speak French, and the female owner can't speak English, but somehow, we made it work. Her English-speaking husband wasn't there at the time, but through Google Translate and her patience, I was able to eat a delicious filet de boeuf au poivre! The atmosphere was very casual and even though there was a language barrier, the owner still found ways to make us laugh at feel at home. read more

Golden Pat - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Was very nice, small Parisian restaurant. Owner was a nice old man who can speak some English and help with those who can't read the menus across the walls in French. Wine selection is nice and quality was exquisite for the price. Got steak and potatoes and ordered medium rare but was more on the rare side. However my experience was great and would recommend! read more

Golden Pat - Steak and potatoes, very good. Ordered medium rare however was more on the rare side, but was a nice hole in the wall - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Golden Pat served traditional french food in a rustic style. The restaurant is quaint, with interesting decor (most notably the garters for light shades). The menu is entirely in French, and was written on the walls - the offerings seemed extensive for such a small place.The owner was nice, but did not speak English. Thankfully, there was an English speaking woman (not sure if she worked there or was a frequent customer) who translated some of the menu, gave us recommendations, and checked-in on us often. It was obvious that she had a passion for food. She mentioned how a lot of restaurants, especially in the Champs-Elysees/ tourist areas have become fusion, and how happy she is that we've come to try the real deal. Here's what we ordered: - Escargot - not the best, but still delicious in the garlic butter sauce (not served in shell) - Foie Gras Torchon - rich, and gamier than we were used to. - Half boiled egg starter (?) - well executed, simple, and silky. - Duck entree - all three of us cleaned our plates!! The sauce was delicious, the duck was cooked to the perfect temperature, the potatoes were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, even the veggies were deliciously buttery... 5/5 highly recommend. - Profiteroles (Rum & Raisin, Pistachio) - Nothing to write home about, but Rum & Raisin was definitely better than Pistachio. Pistachio desserts are my fav, but I would not recommend this one. This was one of the better meals that we stumbled into. This restaurant has been around for awhile (passed down from father to son), and it is clear that a lot of love goes into the food. read more

We stumbled upon this classic French joint while we were staying in the neighborhood in Paris. Did not know what to expect at first but an old, nice, funny French lady emerged and served up some red Rhone wine while we ordered (literally) off the wall. I had a steak which was cooked "medium" to absolute perfection. Perfectly red rare in the center with a nice side of potatoes. It quickly got packed with locals so come early! read more

I know what the reviews say, because I used that to gauge whether or not I should eat here. In all honesty, my dining experience was a colossal fail. The entrecôte was wayyyy cooked rare when I ordered medium well/medium. Also, the potatoes weren't good either. The service was super slow and multiple tables had their steaks returned as well. It didn't seem like proper food safety measures were taken, maybe it's a French thing. Anyway, the old man who took orders was very kind and accommodating. He made an effort to understand me (don't speak French well). Nothing personal in my review, just how it is. Au revoir! read more

Just stumbled on this place at the weekend. What a gem of a place. The restaurant is small, but it's a real cool, homely feel to it. The owners are really chilled out and very friendly. The food we had was fresh and excellent. I'm looking forward to being in Paris again and this place will top of my restaurant list. read more

Minutes ago, my family and our friends managed to make it up the six flights of stairs to our local flat rental after dinner at Golden Pat. We are 4 American adults and their teenage kids. The group had assigned me dinner-arranging responsibilities this afternoon for this, our last of four evenings in Paris before heading to Provence, so I Yelp'd it, essentially based on three fairly loose 'requirements': 1) strong Yelp reviews; 2) proximity; 3) ability to make a reservation on the phone in English. The steaks, omelette, escargot, baked egg & bacon with cream, duck confit, potatoes, bread, apple tart, creme brûlée and profiteroles were all splendid. But it was the 'experience', more than the delicious food that made this a truly special meal that I believe each of the eight of us will remember for a long time. The waiter/host in this 5-table-small spot was gracious and kind from the minute I made my reservation phone call earlier today. He helped those of us who have only the tracest of French skills with our food selections, made helpful (and most delicious) suggestions, and was generous with the couple members of our group who knew how to speak a little 'restaurant French'. The elderly chef/owner checked on us during the meal and gave each of the eight of us warm hugs & kisses on our way out when we were done. (We have come across all of a single 'rude Parisian' - a Metro ticket window agent - in our days here. If you're nice & decent & friendly it comes right back, with grace & smiles & appreciation.) I've eaten in some highly rated and very expensive fine restaurants on several continents. I remember some of those meals well. Tonight's meal, in this tucked-away, 'homey', tiny spot called Golden Pat ranks right up there. Magnificent. read more

Loved this place! Service was amazing. A little French woman was the only worker. She was extremely sweet.

This place was perfect. Cozy and intimate, just a few tables. The food was delicious and home cooked (not always the case these days in Paris, unfortunately). The price was just right - bordering on cheap! It was et perfect hole in the wall on a rainy day. read more

Golden Pat is home. When one of my friends didn't have any cash, he trusted her to bring it the next day. It almost seems like they cook for people out of generosity and brotherhood and not because it earns them profit, and their prices would corroborate that theory. Amazing food, not too expensive, and warm and familial atmosphere. You can expect to either make friends with the owner or with other patrons because the seating in the small place demands a little eavesdropping. A good place to go solo with a book if you want to make a friend, but an amazing place for a date or small group. Anything on the menu is great - their salads are vegetarian friendly, and don't leave without having dessert! read more

Yelp was very inconsistent for me in its recommendations in Paris, and nowhere did I get misled more than this restaurant. The place seemed homey and low-key, although to be honest I'd call it "shabby and dirty" more than "quaint and cute." The owners were very friendly, willing to work with our terrible French to help us to decide what to order. And then the food...was just terrible. It reminded me of meals cooked in college. My wife and I ordered steak and fish - the steak was simply very low quality, and the fish wasn't cooked properly and tasted mealy. Flavors were boring all around. We ended up eating about half the food, and then went somewhere else to finish off our dinner. read more

American tourist here. The owner was extremely nice and used few English words he knew to explain the menu course one by one to us. Pretty decent food. Cash only. Thanks for the great service! read more

Wow, just wow! Had the escargot to start then duck and it was all amazing. Very LOCAL kind of place with amazing food at VERY reasonable prices. Highly recommend this. read more

I ordered the steak with potatoes and pepper sauce. The flavor was okay. The staff was friendly and kind. But ... my steak was RARE. The moment the man behind the bar saw it, he knew. I went with a friend and they had mixed up our steaks when returning with the recooked ones. She had two pieces and I had one. Essentially I did not see my steak again, because they served me one of hers. I'm pretty sure they served my steak to the guy at the other table. I would not recommend coming here. read more

I hate giving poor reviews, but this place earned it. The escargot were very good and the mushrooms on the recommended filet were quite good. The steak itself was well cooked, but not special. The recommended wine was fairly priced, but not memorable. The service and experience were the worst we had in France. Rude. Completely rude. After being admonished for not speaking French to the cook's satisfaction, we were blessed to have two natives help us with the menu. The cook could not be consoled, however. Even two French natives couldn't get her to take the order without five minutes of arm throwing and pfft-pffts. In the end, the staff was gracious enough to allow us to eat, but not before making a show of our exit from the restaurant. This was our last meal in Paris, and I have to say that I probably won't return to the country based upon the experience. (I have a feeling they won't miss us at Golden Pat). read more

The owner spoke very little English, but he was very kind and humble. We got 2 entrees, red wine and dessert. As recommended, the duck breast was very good and the potatoes were amazing. Their pistachio ice cream is a must try! The restaurant itself is very small. I don't suggest coming here with a large group. Our dinner's total cost was €40. I would definitely come back again. read more