Wife and I were wandering the streets in desperate need for food and a drink. We were completely overwhelmed with options and every bar and restaurant were completely packed for happy hour on a Thursday night, which is from 1700-2100 hrs at most places. We stopped and looked at menus at about 15 places and they all began to run together, looking the same. We found Grizzli by chance AND they had a few tables left. Whew! The service was typical, no rush, no hurry to take your order but once ordered the food came quickly! We ordered beers and they hit the spot, cold and delicious. We had the Duck Confit Spring rolls and baked chicken with sweet mashed potatoes. It was VERY good. We would definitely go back but in a sea of restaurants, your options are endless. Bon Appétit read more

Grizzli Café - Baked Chicken with sweet mashed pots! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

We chose Grizzli for a quick pre dinner drink. The staff is warm and welcoming and excited to speak English to the patrons. We were originally sitting on the furthest table into the pedestrian walk until the server noticed we were cold and moved us under the heat lamps. Grizzli offers happy hour specials, good music, and excellent people watching. We decided to order a snack and the server convinced us to switch our order to the happy hour platter, which was fries, falafel, risotto bites, and cornflake chicken ‍. This platter of fried food was gross. The falafel was a mushy ball of batter, I was only able to identify it was falafel because it was listed as an item in the platter. The risotto ball was delicious. The fries were soggy and all broken little bits of fries, and the chicken felt twice fried over cooked and tough. Final thoughts, SKIP THIS PLACE or at the very least do not order food. read more

On our last night in Paris we were wandering around looking for a place to eat. We came upon Grizzli and the menu looked good (not too many entrees, which is a good sign). The food was excellent, particularly the Onion soup and the Lamb Confit. The staff was just so friendly, and after our dessert (also wonderful), Violet (the owner) came over with 4 glasses and some Armagnac, which she explained was a drink from her native part of France. We had a drink on the house and had a wonderful chat for 30 minutes! Just a lovely, amazing way to end a wonderful time in Paris - highly recommended! read more

Very cool vibe. I've seen people enjoying their working more. Everyone were dancing about. The food was delicious and reasonable and the service was fast and courteous. read more

Grizzli Café - Tataki Beef with Risotto Croquettes. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This place has me torn on my review. The drinks and atmosphere are good at happy hour, but that's about all they have to offer. We were ready to order the risotto balls to share when the waiter talked us into the fried combo plate that comes with everything. What a disappointment! The risotto balls were absolutely delicious but it came with ONE of them. How is that shareable!? It also came with ONE felafel and two pieces of corn flake covered chicken. The rest was all really terrible frites! So he talked us into spending double the price for a terrible plate when the risotto ball plate would have been amazing for us. Don't come here for the food, you'll be disappointed!! read more

Super nice and good little restaurant for lunch! Friendly & funny staff. We had a bavette à l'échalote and a beef tartare: both fresh and excellent. €15/16€ each so definitely reasonable. You can sit outside on la terrasse and people-watch too! I recommend !! read more

Grizzli Café - Nice lunch at the Grizzli! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This place had prob the best French onion soup I have ever had ! Hands down. Also the chicken is crusted with corn flakes! Real good! Burger was so tender and the penne was also real good! Service was quick and polite! Place had plenty of seating. Prices were good too! read more

I ordered a burger and fries. The burger was pretty good, but I was not a fan of the bun. There's a lot of seating here. We were upstairs. They were blasting explicit music, so this might not be the most family friendly place. Our service was good. read more

Grizzli Café - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Food was just OK, service was terrible. I know in France they don't care about table service the same way we do in the US but this was beyond the usual (we ate at a dozen other restaurants on our trip and nowhere was the service as bad as here). And in an area where they are literally surrounded by two dozen other cafes, they could do better. Two different waiters ignored our repeated requests for a carafe of water, and one never brought the second round of drinks we ordered. Then he proceeded to take a cig break with his pal at the table right next to us. When we asked for the check, he suddenly became very solicitous and charming, because he was expecting a big American tip. read more

Our party of 6 dined upstairs. I had the steak & frites and it was good. I also tried the duck confit that a coworker had ordered and it was delicious. Wine choices (based on server's recommendations" were perfect. Great location and nice view with the upstairs seating. read more

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A great find for a rainy Sunday night. The confit de canard and frites were brilliant - really. As a matter of fact, I'd have a difficult time getting something different next time. But maybe the first time is always the best...I don't know? For desert I had tatin de pommes which is sort of like apple pie without the crust - served with creme fraiche - it was also very good. The decor is warm and inviting. Lighting is just right and seating is typically intimate. Service was friendly and well paced and the wine was not overly priced. Yelp is fairly reliable in metropolitan areas where it's well established. I didn't research Grizzli Cafe and we more or less stumbled inito a cool situation. Serendipity in finding a nice restaurant is a real high point for me these days. I gotta think about that. Anyway, if your in the first or sort of on edge of the fourth (heading into the Marais), this is definitely worth checking out. Dinner for 2 with deserts, a bottle and a half of wine, coffee - €100. read more

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Charged 10 euros for WATER without ever mentioning it or asking. Server was extremely rude and did not care. Food was really bad, they serve mozzarella sticks and call if donuts. read more

OH MY GOSH. (I like that another reviewer started out like this as well, that certainly says something). The food here is incredible. We were really really lucky to come here. This place was by far my most favorite meal in Paris. At the beginning of the night we were at another restaurant- we hadn't been greeted, no menu, the people next to us had been waiting 45 minutes for their food, a waiter just dropped a massive stack of dishes, and more and more people were seating themselves. Nightmare! So we left, and found the most romantic and fantastic place EVER! Grizzli Cafe is an intimate little cafe that provided a warm and relaxing place to wind down after a long day. Everywhere else was packed, usually this isn't a good sign, but everything here was wonderful. We began with the recommended wine- Chateau Grazin- Montaigu (I hope I wrote that right). The wine was very very good and light, I loved it! That's about as specific as I get with wine unfortunately. My boyfriend ordered the duck skewers with a peanut sauce and I had chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. Oh dear lord, when I'm feeling homesick on Thanksgiving I might just book a flight to Paris and have this dish again. It was phenomenal. The chicken was cooked with just the right amount of love! It had a crispy skin and ever so juicy meat. And the gravy- oh the gravy! It was probably the best gravy I've ever had, and it complimented the mashed potatoes beautifully. All I can say is wow. My boyfriend really liked his meal. The duck was tasty and the peanut sauce was very unique. It had extremely bold flavors that were unexpected but very very good. The meal and service were fantastic. I would most definitely come here again. Ich liebe Grizzly Cafe. Das Essen ist mega mega fein. Ich kann nicht glauben wie gut das Essen ist! Ich habe das Henchen mit Bratensauce. Die Bratensauce ist sehr gut und sie ist miene favorite. Das ist kein Thanksgiving hier aber ich kann nach Paris gehen und ich kann das Gericht essen. Ich LIEBE GRIZZLI CAFE. Der Weis ist sehr gut. Wir haben Chateau Grazin- Montaigu und es ist mega fein. Wir kommen wieder. read more

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Stopped in on a whim, glad we did. Had the special of the day, I won't try and spell the name but it's a salmon dish wrapped in pastry, similar to a beef Wellington. Excellent. We also had the bone marrow and Beignets de Mozzarella (heads up, its your standard fried mozzarella stick), but still tasty. read more

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Trip adviser says this is a five star. This gets four because I never give five. But the food is incredible. One of the appetizers is artichoke hearts stuffed with some kind of French cheese. Truly amazing, great flavors. Even better if you put a little on your baguette. The Caesar salad with a poached egg on top was also incredible. The chicken seem to be marinated and falls apart with your fork. It includes regular Parmesan snd a fairly large Parmesan crisp that you break up like a little croutons. We could've stop there but we still had two more main courses.The first was the fish tartare and the second was the duck breast. Both were also fantastic. read more

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A warm spot on the boulevard of Rue Saint-Martin. I had the Chicken Burger special and it was so freaking good. 5 stars for that sandwich alone. But I also enjoyed the service that had friendly energy. The happy hour is also 6 hours long?? from 4-10. So I definitely recommend this spot! read more

We ate here twice while staying in Paris. Recommend the Beef Bourgeoning, the escargot, the french onion soup, lamb, and scallop fondue. They have a nice assortment of desserts which are delicious! Anything and everything on the menu is simply delicious! read more

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really great people working here, super friendly and helpful to foreign guests. food was great and is the perfect place to sit and relax while taking in the neighborhood vibe. Visited in August 2018 read more

Oh my god. Amazing, amazing food. Confit de canard, boeuf tartare, duck fat fries, pistachio creme brulee, cucumber gazpacho with tomato sorbet...amazing. My best meal in Paris, by far. I went with my friends whose French was not so good and the staff were very accommodating. Mostly French clientele, but it's in a somewhat touristy area, so expect some fellow tourists. Still definitely worth trying. A lot of food and drink for 30 euro. read more

Good wine selection. Service little slow. Big portion of food at good price. Try their meat platter with wine. read more

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Stopped in with my 4 kids under 6 and my wife, and was very happy with the choice. The staff were so welcoming, especially with the kids. Tolerated our bad French and spoke English well. Small space but very good food and had kids options (that were surprisingly large). Wasn't crowded when we were there but has upstairs space too which makes it larger. Service made us smile, would recommend to anyone. read more

This restaurant was the first place we ate after landing in Paris and it was right next to our hotel. There were a lot of locals and no Americans, which is usually a good indication that the food is good. It was all delicious. We had very simple selections - mozzarella sticks and risotto balls for appetizers and a bowl of penne and a steak for entrees. Everything is very good and perfect for lunch. I was nervous because we do not speak the language, but the server was very nice and informative and patient with us. We also liked that it was indoor/outdoor seating. We sat outside to enjoy the street view. Cute and yummy cafe to try! read more

The first thing I saw was a hamburger with red bands...tasted normal though. Hamburger was made with tartar sauce and was good but not that impressive. read more

Grizzli Café - Burger grizzli - French Near Me - Paris, 75

What a cute and cozy place to grab a family dinner. We are staying a cross street apartments and it was so hard to find a kids friendly place to eat. The owners were so nice and quickly we made friends... Great foods, we'll be back for sure since we are staying in Paris for next 6 days. read more

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The service was friendly and relaxed. While the appetizers were very tasty, the main courses were nothing special, bland. And overpriced for the quality. read more

Lunch here was great. Very comfortable, dark cafe downstairs and upstairs more seating, all white, lots of light overlooking the sidewalk. We had two kids with us (6yo and 12yo) and had no issues with the space or menu. Service was friendly, attentive, and in English once he heard us talking. Thanks for that, Grizzli. The burger was crazy good and big enough for kids to share plus incredible frites. My husband had the roast chicken which was a bit dry but the gravy more than made up for that. I had a salad with roasted eggplant a and peppers plus goat cheese rolled in prosciutto. A dessert was a lovely cheesecake and something like carmalized banana crepes. All awesome. The wine offerings were good and affordable and we had a delicious Rhone blend. A this is near our hotel we'll certainly be coming back. So glad we found it. read more

Buerre Blanc sauce on the fish was amazing, gnocchi was wonderful, helpful waiter/bartender

Calamari and the roast chicken was absolutely fantastic next time we are back in Paris will be back here again cheers from your Scottish customers read more

Grizzli Café - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Staying in this neighborhood and went here to grab a quick, early dinner after a long day of sightseeing. Quick service but clearly messing with tourists. We are pretty seasoned travelers ..I had the smash burger...it was served on a dyed red bun which was gross looking and tasting. It was covered in some kind of mayo based sauce that kinda tasted like tartar sauce. I was starving so ate the meat which was just meh. Hubs had the fish and chips which he liked. Hubs wanted the poached pear for dessert.. it came out immediately and waiter told this stupid story about a mistake for someone else. It was cold and had some weird kind of crumbs...just one more action to take advantage of theoretically unknowing tourists. Biggest irritant was that we used a credit card to pay and the waiter asked for a tip which in any language is just plain rude and tacky.we all know tipping is not expected in France and it is a total smack in the face. Don't go here. read more

New owners perhaps this year (2014) and many changes. No longer as good or as inviting as before. The new red color scheme and 60/70s music has changed the atmosphere towards touristy and the food and service leave much to be desired. Sadly, Le Grizzli can no longer be recommended. read more

Super good , nice servers who didnt laugh at my bad french. The salad I ordered was wonderful, tiny roasted potato instead of croutons.

Wedged between the Marais and Les Halles,close to Beaubourg is this great little Bistro/Café-Brasserie. Le Grizzli, a popular bistro for about a century, was taken over by new owners and renamed Grizzli Café. The new ownership has brought with it a more modern décor and menu. I love to try new restaurants, however, I eat here every time I am in Paris. Basically in the Gayborhood. you can dine late with typical hours of 09:00-01:00 am. My sensory memory will not allow me to forget the roast leg of duck! They offer a house wine with their own label. If you are not familiar with wine or wine pairings they are more than happy to assist you. I have had the house wine and the Malbec which was excellent with the duck. The desserts are fantastic as well. I don't typically order a pastry or dessert after dinner but they looked so tempting. I have never asked to be seated upstairs but I have been up to view the dining room and use the WC. I prefer just to sit just inside the front door or on the patio if it is a nice day. This is a touristy area but this is on a side street so be sure to map it. I have eaten there with Paris locals and with out the locals and the service has always been great. I believe they understand the tourist market and prepare food the is like a home cooked meal with bistro dining flare. I cannot wait to return and experience Grizzli Café once again. read more

Food was bland I got the cod with bean sprouts and she had the chicken with mashed potatoes. They tasted like instant. Food was not seasoned properly. The win was good but it was 33 euro per bottle for the cheap one. Just not worth the money at all. read more

I was visited Paris for a weekend and was unsure of where to dine for the evening. We walked past this cafe and saw the menu looked appetizing, so we opted to sit inside. The owner greeted us, sat us and gave us menus. We ordered the ravioli, lamb shank and lamb stew. Everything was homemade, and it was delicious! One of the best meals I've ever had. I could definitely taste that it was homemade. The service was great. They also have an English menu, and the owner spoke English which helped a lot. read more

Some clients I was working with took me here for lunch. I had a pork dish with a nice creamy sauce and fries. It was very good. I also had a local beer that tasted great. The place is very dark inside and would probably be a good place to take a date if you were there with your better half. read more

Horrible service. Insisted we order two meals although everyone around us was just drinking coffee. They try to exploit foreigners. Stay away. read more

Very friendly and helpful to a couple of confused Americans who just got into town. I recommend the leg of duck, as it may have been the best I've ever had. One less star than five because my wife's duck breast was not quite as good, and the prices were high even for Paris. read more

Fantastic food and service! We had the chicken burger and linguini and they were great. Highly recommended for tourists here for a short visit like we were. English friendly. read more

Wait staff incredibly cool. Atmosphere chill. Food delicious. All in all a great experience. Please go and see for yourself.

We loved this restaurant. Friendly service enjoyable food. Really the type of french restaurant we we looking for with acceptabel pricing. The steak and duck was really nice. Try the cheese cake! read more