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    L'Esplanade

    3.4 (61 reviews)
    PriceyBrasseries, French
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    L'ESPLANADE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    J T.

    Located just off the corner of Les Invalides, Café de l'Esplanade sits in all of its Paris Café splendor. Facing the street from the café, Invalides is to your right and the Esplanade des Invalides is to your left. Les Invalides is a large and famous war memorial, war museum and resting place of Napoleon. Napoleon's tomb, like much of Paris is over the top. The Esplanade des Invalides is a large open field of grass - imaging two football fields end to end - with picnicking, footballers and bocce ball, etc. How do you know its real: 1. not all tourists, 2. lots of dogs - small terriers, poodles, Frenchies (my personal favorite). If weather and an open table permits, sit outdoors. Speak some French if you can, but don't be intimidated if you cannot - the staff is accommodating. At least learn to ask for a carafe of water and the check. Tap water in Paris is great - really. It makes no sense to purchase bottled water unless you prefer sparkling to still. The food is very good, but what is the deal with salmon? Like the club sandwich had a salmon option. So too does the eggs Benedict??? I don't get the French slavish obsession with salmon - even in the quiches - I just don't get it??? But I digress...the salad, as is the custom, is simple and outstanding (without salmon). The service left nothing to be desired. There is a high ratio of wait staff to customers so there is always a lot of attention being paid to the table and to the customer. It's not inexpensive. Club sandwich 22 Euro. Prosciutto y melon, 12 Euro. Remember, you're paying for the location, the service, the quality, everything! People enjoying a nice meal on a beautiful day in a beautiful place with an incredible view - doesn't get much better, does it?

    Tomato with mozzarella appetizer, FANTASTIC!!!

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    This place is amazing. Such great food and service. Don't forget the Crème brûlée. Prices are good.

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    5 years ago

    Classy, tasty, beautiful. I loved my lobster salad and the burrata was perfect. Will go back again soon!

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    7 years ago

    We come here by accident with three boys... everyone want to second plate afterwards. Good food, excellent services and wonderful location.

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    Ok place - service was slow. I wouldn't take it off your list but there are better spots.

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