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A restaurant I visit every time I'm in Paris. I love it, and my friends love it too…read more Fresh ingredients, oysters infused with the sea breeze of Marseille--this is a feast depicted in many Chinese literary works. Six years have passed, and time has left its marks upon us. I hope every year when we come to Paris, we can continue enjoying such wonderful food. This time, I've brought special delicacies from China as a tribute to the cuisine here.

Fresh is an understatement!!! The seafood was amazing oysters meaty and juicy! We had the seafood…read moretower and everything was delicious; I definitely recommend his restaurant to anyone in the area. It's a hangout for the locals and one visit you know why. Lovely family and great service

2.4 km•Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème

Crabe " tourteau "

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Huîtres, bulots, king crabe

Huitrerie Régis

4.4(108 reviews)

Had the oysters since that's what they are known for, but they weren't served ice cold as I…read morewould've expected and preferred. There was a smattering of ice on the tray but certainly not enough to keep the oysters cold. That said, perhaps this is how the French serve them. These were the only whelk of the trip that had sand in them. And, service was underwhelming. I think a party seated after us was served drinks first and I had to walk to the bar to ask for my check. There, I was ignored until I said something. Then, I asked if I should pay at the bar and they replied, "If you want." They clearly were not ashamed that I was compelled to seek out my check on foot. It was just poor service for a $$$ place. Though, the fois gras pate and smoked scallops were quite good. There are so many other great seafood places in Paris; I wouldn't recommend this one.

Sign on the door says place opens at 12. Went around 12 and waiter told me (with an attitude) to…read morecome back in 20 minutes. What's the point of having a sign if you're just going to open at whichever hour you felt like today. Sad because I planned to visit this place during a short stay and now wouldn't be able to squeeze in.

1.3 km•Châtelet/Les Halles, 1er

Welks (~18 to the serving)

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Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

4.5(1.5k reviews)

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.

2.2 km•Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, Saint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème

He said was very good

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French onion soup + bread

Opium la Cabane

4.7(60 reviews)

Lovely lunch with a dozen oysters , 3 each from four locations) , and fish soup. A nice 25cl…read moreChablis with the oysters , a Duval with the soup. The olive oil/pepper toast was great with the fish Small place with perhaps space for 20. Great service in French or English or I guess Italian. Helpful on oyster selection and advice on sequencing. Name is a bit odd but you can't see the sign at present , only the oysters and seafood in the window. Now my fav oyster stop on left bank

Not only were these the largest and meatiest oysters I have ever had, they had one of the BEST…read moresmoked salmon I've ever eaten. They were so nice and helpful in choosing the best sampling of oysters from different French regions. We could really taste the differences We over ordered thinking that the "small" oysters would be tiny... none of them were small haha They don't serve mignonette or hot sauce ... just a bit of lemon and they don't recommend using it (we did on a few of them) So good and so fresh tho you can enjoy them plain Outstanding This place is TINY TINY TINY (maybe 4 or 5 tables) so I do not recommend it for groups more than 4 unless you want to take up the whole place (which would probably be a fun experience in itself) We lucked out on walking in but unless you make a reservation You'd probably have to wait a bit to enjoy this great establishment Highly recommend

2.7 km•Musée d'Orsay, 7ème

Oysters, 3x4

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Oysters, bread w thinly sliced bacon

Les Antiquaires

4.4(561 reviews)

This is absolutely a top 10 must visit spot in Paris. The menu screams classic Parisian cuisine,…read moreevery iconic French dish is there. Reservations are a must, because the place is basically full as soon as they open. The duck breast was incredibly juicy and tender, with a perfectly caramelized exterior, phenomenal flavor and texture. I would 100% go back just for that dish on my next trip.

So lovely! We stopped in our first day in Paris for a snack at recommendation of dear friend who…read morelives here and her recommendation was spot on -- our driver en route told us "it's incredible, you'll love it" so we knew going in it would be something special. The atmosphere is stunning, and our server was so kind and accommodating-- thank you Esteban for being so wonderful! The Comte and Roquefort cheese plate and onion soup were perfect -- the cherry jam and bread accompanying are incredible too, can't wait to come back for another meal

2.1 km•9ème, Chaussée d'Antin

Cheese plate

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Escargot

Juste

4.6(39 reviews)

The oysters were super fresh! I wish there was migonette sauce or horseradish for us Americans…read more Great customer service!!!!

Juste was our first restaurant we tried after arriving. We were seated immediately with no…read morereservations. The servers spoke English and gave us great guidance on what to choose. We ultimately went with oysters, mussels and frites, and clams with pasta. The oysters were plump. The mussels were prepared in a yummy sauce that we dipped the bread into. The house wine was great at €1 per glass with the mussels. The clams were small but tasty. The two of us left happy and full, excited to try more spots of they were as tasty and welcoming as Juste!

1.2 km•Bastille, Marais, 4ème

Beautiful outside

Not a fan of the seaweed butter

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Delicious

Pedra Alta

4.0(36 reviews)

I'm surprised at the little ratings as its a very popular destination! This place screams seafood!…read moreWe got the cooked / raw dish and pretty much destroyed it all The portions are insane, if you like clams / mussels like I do, you need to come here. Foods really delicious my brother ordered the beef but I would stick to the seafood items. Service is great as french restaurants always people running around like maniacs We literally almost ordered the whole menu and nothing was a miss. Our party of 11 came for my birthday and they even sang the birthday song in a few languages haha A memorable experience for sure! Thanks

It was absolutely delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. Next time in Paris we will return…read morethere.

1.9 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème

The food was delicious

Seafood combination

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Shrimp and steak skewers

Bistro des Augustins

4.4(556 reviews)

I have mixed feelings about Bistro des Augustins. On the one hand, it provided me some of the most…read morecomforting and delicious food that I enjoyed in Paris. On the other hand, it made me realize that my mother was a terrible cook. Bistro des Augustins is a small, cozy venue offering both indoor seating and terrace seating near Pont Neuf. It serves a small number of curated dishes, including a wonderfully traditional Bistro Gratin in a homey ceramic dish served piping hot with a brown crispy cheesy top, herbs, spices and chicken. You can also get it with salmon. My brothers and I only saw my mother use our gas range to light her cigarettes, sanitize needles to remove our splinters, and make s'mores during the summer months when she couldn't muster the energy to take us 'outside camping.' I mean, all she had to do was borrow a cookbook, which I'm sure were readily available from maybe a neighbor or in any local bookstore or the public library. How hard is that? I was the only kid who brought a can of tuna and his own monogrammed can opener to school every day. Every day. And mom convinced me that the tuna holster she got me for my birthday was cool and hip. I was a naive mercury-filled fool, although I did become a very fast runner in junior high school because of the tuna holster. The interior décor of Bistro des Augustins is informal and vintage bistro style - wooden tables, traditional chalkboard menus, and soft lighting - creating a relaxed and comfy ambiance. My eyes have been opened to what's possible. Thank you Bistro des Augustins for expanding my culinary horizons. Five stars.

THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

2.3 km•Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème

Inside

Assiette de saumon fumé

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Inside

Huguette

4.0(85 reviews)

Good service - though expect French speed ("good" = don't rush patrons I suppose). Upstairs area…read morehad no cellular reception and place has no WiFi. But good selection of seafood dishes and a nice / comfortable place to get an afternoon drink and some oysters and I saw many solo diners do.

I have eaten a lot of raw oysters, but these were next level. And the staff was kind, welcoming,…read morehumorous. I had prosecco and two dozen on the half shell. Encore! The poke bowl on the table next to me looked lovely, too. I may go back.

2.3 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, Saint-Germain-Des-Prés, 6ème

Nice friendly ambiance

Pomme Frites

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L'Avant Comptoir de la Mer

4.5(87 reviews)

This is THE place for oysters. My lifelong friend and I always meet outside a little before noon…read moreso we can nab one of the two tables in the back. White wines by the glass whatever the barman or bar woman recommends plus a couple of dozen oysters and a tapas or two. Celebratory every time! I have also popped in on many occasions and just stood at the bar. Always interesting to see what others are choosing. People whom I would otherwise never speak to are often quite open to giving a recommendation. This is a great place to stop by for a meal or a snack, open continuously from noon to 11pm, 7/7.

A good seafood bar. Many ppl were outside and we were able to get the last table inside. You order…read moredrinks and food at the bar. Seafood was fresh and good. Service was efficient.