I might be biased because this was my first meal in Paris, but I thought everything was delicious. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit, but if you're staying in the area it's a solid spot. Honestly we only stopped in because it was right next to the bus station and we were super hungry. The French onion soup was absolutely insane. There was so much cheese and bread in it that it was impossible to finish, but it was so good. The stewed lamb and the skirt steak were both quite good as well. Could've been a bit more flavorful. The restaurant itself was pretty with an outside area, the server seemed busy but was friendly enough. read more

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The service was very... French. But I don't mind that at all. In fact, I kind of like it. I think it's funny. So we had the French onion soup, which was unfortunately very bland. It had very little taste. The oysters though were phenomenal. Very juicy and large and fresh. The wine was OK. read more

We found this place last minute for dinner with our family on the holiday. They were accommodating for seating us, but they attempted to be good with food allergies. I don't know if it was more of a language thing - but we went with the flow- when they say, then you are a vegetarian. ( no one was a vegetarian ) They do not offer pasta, which we usually have found in other restaurants. So they tried to provide only specific vegetables, but it wasn't satisfying. It was a little disappointing that the waiter was not very specific helping with what to avoid in the dishes--Others in our group seemed to enjoy the food, so I gave them four stars. ( without allergies) It was frustrating they didn't take the time to understand allergies to what's in the dishes like other restaurants- but I think they were trying, so I'll give them some credit. ( again, I don't know if he understood everything but he spoke English ) I prefer to go to other places with an array of other things everyone can eat in our group. Hope this helps.... read more

Conveniently located right across from the Hyatt Regency Etoile. They start you off with complimentary, endless bread. They gave us about 3 baskets throughout our entire meal. We ordered the bone marrow and foie gras to start. Portion sizes are very generous. It took us another serving of complimentary bread to pair with both appetizers. We also ordered the Spanish mussels, which are raw, and the steak tartare which comes with a side of fries. The portion size is pretty large compared to an order in the US. The staff is also friendly and attentive. read more

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An elegant brasserie with an emphasis on seafood. You will pay for the privilege of course but everything is superbly fresh. Definitely one of the higher-level brasseries even if it doesn't break any new ground in the category. These brasseries are like steak houses very hard to rate but this is definitely "upper level" in the category. read more

Food was outstanding. Four different meals. Excellent taste the best part of the evening however was our server melissandre. Would definitely recommend getting her as your server. read more

Chicken in white sauce & rice and French onion soup excellent. Scallops were a little too garlicky however I do love garlic. Sautéed spinach very plain with no seasoning. Service was acceptable but not exceptional. We're trying other restaurants in the area tonight. Overall it's not a bad, it just didn't impress immensely. read more

Lovely spot near the Hyatt. Lots of fresh seafood. Soup was 'legumes' which consisted of a thick broth soup with a load of vegetables, mostly potatoes but with an beautiful buttery taste. Don't know how hey cook it but the vegetables must be somehow cooked ahead of time (pan fried?) and then integrated. Super. Traditional foie gras was delectable. Accompanied by a rich chutney ant toasted baguette. Something was different about the dish and tasted like it had been marinated before assembly...really nice! The fish was a baked fish with potatoes. A traditional dish (?) which was really filling Service was great. Fast. Accommodating. Loved it. read more

Le Ballon des Ternes - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I had the salt cod. They brought a beautiful salad to accompany the entree. The cod was average. Dessert was the caramel flan which was very good. I would go back for the salad and desert. I would probably order another dish. Service was good read more

I had the best dinner here the other night! I dined alone that evening since I was in town for work. They quickly asked if I needed an English menu, which I did. The service was great and the silver and tableware was adjusted to what I had ordered. I ordered the escargot which was the best Ive ever had, and the steak with spinach and puréed potatoes. The wine was excellent as well. The guests next to my table I made fast friends with, and they made me feel so welcomed in their country. I will definitely come back here next time I come to Paris. It is located across the street from the Hyatt Regency. read more

Le Ballon des Ternes - Steak with bearnaise sauce - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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I love this place! This was my second time to this restaurant and it was even better than the first time! Okay first thing's first. They're known for their seafood obvi so don't order anything but. There is a fish market directly next to the restaurant and when you order the seafood they go next door to get the food. We started with a bottle of wine to share. We ordered oysters to start. You can order an assortment of 12 oysters for 39€. They have and always will be the tastiest oysters I've ever had! For appetizers my date ordered the escargot which he maintains was the best dish he tried our entire Europe trip. They are heavy on the pesto/garlic so make sure to brush your teeth after lol. I ordered the bone marrow and was pleasantly surprised by the large portion size. It came with a small salad, which honestly, I wasn't a huge fan of. For our entree we each ordered the scallops. Scallops were a little on the small side but they have us a lot. The dish was creative. The scallops were skewered with a piece of rosemary. They're also served with lobster chunks which was unexpected. The rosemary skewer laid across 3 sweet potatoes. There's also some sort of sauce and idk what it is, but it was heaven. For desert, the creme brûlée. Here's the kicker: upon receiving our check, they discounted 55€ for no reason. The line simply said (in French) discount. Obviously I wasn't going to argue but this took our meal from 200€ to 140€. I am so over Paris but I would totally make a 24 hour stopover to come eat here again. I can't recommend this place enough. I tell everyone about it! read more

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Every time I am in Paris I visit. Steak tar-tar and Onion Soup with mussels! Favorites!

Lively spot near where we dropped off from the airport shuttle. We had a crisp bottle of white wine with lunch which was steak tartare with fries and frogs legs broiled in butter and fresh herbs with fried potatoes. The food was very delicious. The tartare was very fresh. A large portion and full of herbs and natural flavors. The frogs legs were petite but juicy and tender. The fresh herbs made it light even though there was a lot of butter. I could have just eaten the juices with some bread. The decor was a fun little touch. read more

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Escargot were nice and large, just a hint of garlic, creamy and buttery flavor showcasing their delicate flavor. Oysters were perfect. Shrimp dish was served as expected with heads and shells attached. Although there was not a sauce served with the shrimp, they were so sweet and fresh that a dipping sauce was not needed. The skat/ray wing was perfectly preparted with a smooth and buttery texture. Great wine selection, attentive staff and cozy local neighborhood restaurant vibe, makes an excellent date night!. read more

Le Ballon des Ternes - Poor little fellows were just too slow to escape my fork! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

We happened to drop in for lunch after a long day of walking and so glad we choose Le Ballon over the places nearby! All the staff was very friendly and checked in with us many times, unlike the places down the street that took 20 minutes of ignoring us before taking our order ( looking at you La Lorraine) We had great champagne, onion soup, prawns and bone marrow. All were great! read more

I loved the salmon with the incredible sauce. Creme Brûlée was really good. Loved the setting. Staff was friendly and helpful.

The worst experience I had during my stay in Paris. From the beginning our server was extremely rude to us. Gave us dirty looks and had no intention of spending more than 2 seconds. Food was ok. You would think they would be nicer to tourists if the restaurant is located next to the Hyatt Regency! read more

The food here was magnifique (!) starting with the bread and butter. They get their baguettes from the Maison Lebon (boulangerie pâtisserie | 13 rue Lebon | 75017 Paris) near by, which is worth a visit on its own. My husband and I shared an entrée and a seafood platter for two. The entrée was veal kidneys stew (medium rare) that came with a side of the creamiest mash potatoes. We never had kidneys before so we wanted to try something new. So delicious! The seafood platter was very fresh and tasty. True aphrodisiac! The entrée + seafood platter + wine was under 65 euro. We enjoyed our meals very much. We highly recommend this place! read more

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This was a last minute restaurant recommended by the hotel when we asked for a place with fresh seafood. It is located directly across the street from Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile. The decor is art deco classic French brasserie. We had the onion soup and crab bisque, the onion soup arrived lukewarm but the crab bisque was better. We ordered a platter of seafood that included oysters, periwinkle, mussels, shrimp, and clams - we also added sea urchin (small and briny). Overall the meal was okay, the restaurant is catered to the tourists and hotel guests in the area. The waiters are sliding from table to table and they were not pleasant - he told me they only have champagne in France and there's no such thing as sparkling wine when I asked if they had pétillant. I'm not impressed and I wouldn't go back again. read more

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Very good food and atmosphere. We had the Salmon Tartare, Oysters, Grilled Shrimp, and Prosciutto with Melon. Service probably about average for Paris. read more

Parisien Brasserie style dining at it's best. The service is warm and friendly. Prices aren't too exorbitant. The staff is quite knowledgeable read more

Oysters 5 Stars Rest of the Food 4 Stars Service 4 Stars I came here for oysters and only oysters. Ever since I've discovered Belon oysters on my last night in Munich at AusternKeller, I have been unable to forget these chewy and succulent European flats. Of course seeing them on the menu meant that I had to have a dozen to myself. But wait, there was another famous oyster on the menu that was screaming "Try Me" the Gillardeau! Nows these suckers were like 37 euros for six so I had to ratio. Got half of my beloved Belons and half Gillardeaus. OMG! Those Gillardeus rocked my world! Never have I tasted anything so hard to describe in an oyster. It had a charcoal aftertaste, but was also a bit briny at the same time. The Belons was much smaller than anticipated since I must have had some super sized versions in Munich I was unable to find during the rest of my France trip. Belons - still good as aways, but maybe I set my expectations too high for them. Next stop Gourmand for more oysters the same night! read more

Start with the beautiful seafood platter with interesting surprises, such as the velvet crab and tiny brown shrimp that were so tasty, I could almost smell the sea air. Situated just 2 blocks from the Palais du Congres, Le Meridien Etoile, et Le Hyatt, it is a convenint location for travelers who want good French food with locals. read more

Le Ballon des Ternes - Nice surprises, including a cute velvet crab, only 5 cm wide but packed full of flavor, brown shrimp, and hard to find cockles. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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If you are expecting to come to Paris and receive great service, then you came to the wrong city my friend. While this place is not an exception to the rule, it is still better than most. The staff recognized that we were not French and brought us an English menu. Good. The waiter said something in French that we didn't understand then gave us a dirty look. Bad. As for the food, we ordered the oysters, onion soup, squid dinner, and smoked haddock. Everything was delicious. The haddock was a bit smoky for my taste but the waiter warned us it would be. The squid was garlicky and had some spice to it and definitely would get it again. For dessert we ordered the chocolate mousse and creme brûlée. This was the third night my wife ordered creme brûlée and said it was the best one she had. Mousse was rich and good but not a mousse expert. Overall, a place worth eating one night if you are in the area. read more

Friendly service and pleasant atmosphere but the food was mediocre overall. Terrine de campagne was ok though slightly dry. Langustines were criminally overcooked and, therefore, dry. Sauteed squid was full of oily sauce, over sauteed, and tasted like it was defrosted and microwaved. Sauteed potatoes with garlic were pleasant. Meh. read more

Cordial and attentive service capped a delicious meal. The skirt steak and preserved duck (aka duck confit) were done well. Nice spot for a meal in the neighborhood. read more

This is by far the worst meal I can find in Paris... Airlines crew do not come here for this totally waste of money and time

Really terrible service in a way only a Parisian restaurant knows how. Ended up having to leave and go to another restaurant it was so bad.

Sit down at 5:00 and we were the only people in the restaurant. It should have been our first clue. Over the next 45 minutes we were waited on by the grandson of Inspector Clouseau. He spilled a glass of red wine on our table which required replacing all of the table clothes, stepped on my mom's foot, between courses he swept the restaurant floor all around our table and replaced all the table settings in our seating area as loud as possible. And the for the main course he brought out our entrees and let the cherry tomatoes run off the plate onto the table and without the sauces we ordered. After we had all of our food, the food was OK at best. The only thing missing from this Paris experience was Kato. read more

The best place I've eaten in Paris. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was absolutely amazing. read more

Le Ballon des Ternes - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I ate here two nights in a row as I stayed next door in the Meridien Etoile. The Assiette de fruits de mar, the fresh seafood platters are amazing and one, but not the only reason to come here. The staff was very friendly and the quality of the food was outstanding. I definitely will be back. read more

We have eaten here several times. The oysters are perfect. All of the seafood is fresh and very well done. My daughter's grilled filet with holandiase was the "best ever" (yes my teenager loved it) My dover sole was delightful. Friendly attentive staff and a great local vibe. Highly recommend . read more

Frog legs are excellent. Salmon sea bass was horrible. Asparagus and crab dip were very good. Service was less than good. Valet is from Caledonia and was excellent to talk to. Might go back but definitely not for the salmon sea bass. read more

Staff was nice and the atmosphere is what you'd expect at a Parisian French restaurant. But not much else. The food was bland, lacked any flavor (pepper sauce had no pepper!!). I'd avoid this place unless you want French food in the Porte maillot area and it's late - yeah, lots of ifs! The Italian spot next door is actually bustling and pretty solid. read more

The seafood was good. Not sure why the dessert cheese plate came with salad. Feels a little pricey for what you get.

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. First, they were very nice about my broken French (read, 10 words or non-existent) and immediately switched to English, with no issues or attitude - everyone was friendly. If you have been to France before, this is amazing. They also have an English menu. I ordered the Steak Tartare, and it was one of the best that I've ever had... and HUGE, plus a gigantic plate of fries. When I couldn't finish it all, multiple folks - including my fab server, the manager, and others who assist all stopped by, were concerned. They brought me a complimentary 'mini dessert', as they were worried I had not had enough to eat and didn't like dinner. Hubby wasn't with me this trip, but I would absolutely bring him to this impeccably managed, fabulous place - which is saying a lot. Close to the Hyatt, better prices, great food and good drinks. Highly recommend. read more