For those who don't know, Le Comptoir has become one of the most wildly popular and hyped restaurants in all of Paris. Some of the write-ups about this place warn that reservations for dinner have to be made 4-7 months in advance. Fortunately for lunch you can just walk in, which is what we did, but you have to get there just before noon when it opens, as getting there any later will require you to wait outside in a growing line. This place has been hyped to death and its chef, Yves Camdeborde, has become one of the most highly revered (or feared) in the whole city. Le Comptoir is the kind of place that's been elevated so much by all the high praise that cynics like me have to wonder whether it will actually live up to the hype. For starters, my wife ordered a small croques monsieur with salmon and caviar, while I got the escargots (I wanted something tasty but light) and our friend got what was basically raw, sashimi-like salmon with a kind of cream and clumps of pickled onion. All three were great, but I thought my wife's was the best, hands down, as it offered a beautifully rich flavor. The way the salmon melded with the melted cheese was absolutely heavenly. For the main dishes, my wife ordered one of the specials of the day, which was basically extremely tender chunks of stewed veal in a kind of mustard-based sauce which came with a small scoop of mustard herb ice cream on top. The waiter told her this was a special dish that doesn't make it on the menu often. It had an incredibly unique flavor - and the taste of the veal was to die for. This was bursting with flavor and was well seasoned too. The mustard sauce almost threatened to overpower the meat, but once you started chewing, the tender meat's rich, earthy flavor came through in spades. The mustard ice cream melted and fused with the sauce, adding a kind of creamy element. This was a creative, flavorful, and well conceived dish. I opted for the braised lamb shank, which came in a sauce with a side of couscous with these massive, plump, juicy prunes and apricots. I wasn't wild about these sides at all (not because they were bad, I'm just not wild about cous cous and prunes), but the lamb shank was cooked to perfection. It did, however, need just a tiny pinch of salt, but once that was taken care of, we were in business, and this was probably one of the best (juiciest, most tender and flavorful) braised lamb shanks I've ever had in a restaurant. I even dug the bit of marrow out of the end of the bone for that little dab of intense lamb-y flavor. Our friend ordered a lamb chop that came in a sauce with white beans and bell peppers. He was coming down with a sore throat, so we didn't sample each other's dishes, but he seemed pretty content with it. To drink we shared a mini-bottle of house red that suited the dishes perfectly. Overall it was an incredibly fulfilling meal. We would come back. But did it live up to the hype? Well, I can't say that these were the most mind-blowing dishes I've ever had, but they were extremely good. So, yes, it was absolutely wonderful, and it was a fun experience overall. Le Comptoir is probably best judged for its impossible-to-get-a-table dinner services, where diners eat solely from a special €50 prix fixe menu devised by the chef each evening. I suspect those may exhibit a little more personal flair and creativity from the chef. But we're not the kind of people who are willing to eat at a place where a table has to be reserved half a year in advance, so we may never experience that. read more

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I heard about this restaurant through Netflix's "I'll have what Phil's having". Everything was excellent from escargot to steak tartare to the strawberry meringue dessert. We even saw chef Yves Camde Borde. He took the time to greet me "bonjour". I would love to go there again and try the other food on their menu. read more

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My husband and I came here because of the 4 stars review; the line here was crazy long because people tend to dine there for the entire night. We waited for 2.5hrs before we can get our table; one of the server gave out two tables to their friends before us and that's why I've deducted one star here. We had the most amazing seven course meal we've ever had! French onion soup, rack of lambs, tender beef, sea snails, foie gras, etc and ended with amazing desserts! Plus wine was carefully selected and matched with the dishes. Each dish was exquisite, the food was so well thought out, very flavorful. I would love to come back here the next time we visit Paris, but next time we'll come super early. read more

Really enjoyed my dinner at Le Comptoir. The cod was delicious as was the choux dessert. My husband had the special which was lamb and he loved it. Would have got five stars but we had to wait nearly 30 mins to pay the bill which put a dampener on an otherwise lovely evening. Would definitely return! read more

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My wife and I had a wonderful meal here last night. Took a 25 minute walk from the Marais to near the Odeon stop on line 4. We arrived at 7 pm which is so early for French to be eating but since we are from California and hate to wait too long, we decide to eat earlier. The servers here were great, sat us outside on the little tables facing the street. We really feel like we are in Paris now. After about 10 minutes, our Cote Du Rhone came, then the best bone marrow with Caviar with a basket of Miche bread. The wine reduction sauce was so right on, chest nuts and some mushrooms just could not be better. My wife ordered or Foie Gras salad with Hericot vert and baby romaine. Outstanding. Mine was the baby pork dish with lentils that was so perfectly made. There are a million places that are awesome here in Paris, but if you are anywhere near the 5th, you should really make it a point to come here. It seems like they are still doing it right and with great attitude. There is a wine bar next door as well but seems like a super tight space. I hear great things about it but have not gone. This restaurant is a part of a hotel, great benefit to this hotel is you will be garanteed a seat in the restaurant because you are able to make reservations. If you are a walk in, get there early. read more

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I arrived at the restaurant around 1:00pm on a weekday. There was only 5 minute wait. There is no English menu available so have your google translator ready ! I started off with 6 escargots (€11) and a glass of rose wine (€7) followed by main dish grilled octopus with potatoes (€22). Very clean presentation, definitely Instagram worthy. I added panna cotta with balsamic vinegar for dessert (€7). It's a big bowl so perfect for sharing. I was pretty happy with the meal I selected, but if I have a chance to be back in Paris in the future, I want to try the Le Comptoir bar next door instead. read more

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It felt like I was in Paris in early 1990s. Servers with attitude, asked them for an English menu because no one in our company was fluent in French. I dined at this place in 2019 (pre Covid) and everyone was extremely nice. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind at all getting a menu in a native language any place I go, but majority of the time waiters are putting an effort to help , especially the ones with perfect English like the one who came to our table at this place. If they want my money then I'll spend it somewhere else. read more

Traduction française ci-dessous: We came here on our third trip to Paris. We waited 35 minutes outside, it was approximately 12:30 PM on a Thursday. There were at least five or six groups of people behind us waiting for a table. Service was slow, but expected here in Paris. The server started off a little distant but warmed up by the end of the meal. They speak English very well, we tried our French too. We ordered the lobster ravioli (€30), Very delicious. Fillet mignon for hubs, solid piece of meat. Salad Niçoise, Super fresh, super delicious. Tomato salad with fresh mozzarella. Jambon et melon was super fresh, very delicious, the kids loved it. We ordered Rosè wine, it was very nice. Crème brûlée and chocolate mousse for dessert. Very nice atmosphere. Total of €170, Pricey but very nice ambience, and one of my favorites here in Paris Nous sommes venus ici sur notre troisième voyage à Paris. Nous avons attendu 35 minutes dehors, il était environ 12h30 le jeudi. Il y avait au moins cinq ou six groupes de personnes derrière nous attendent pour une table. Le service était lent, mais s'attend ici à Paris. Le serveur a commencé un peu lointain, mais réchauffé par la fin du repas. Ils parlent très bien l'anglais, nous avons essayé notre français aussi. Nous avons commandé les raviolis de homard (30 €), très délicieux. Filet mignon de hubs, solide morceau de viande. Salade Niçoise, Super frais, super délicieux. Salade de tomates et mozzarella fraîche. Jambon et melon était super frais, très délicieux, les enfants ont adoré. Nous avons commandé du vin rosé, c'était très agréable. Crème brûlée et la mousse au chocolat pour le dessert. Très belle atmosphère. Total de € 170, ambiance Cher mais très agréable, et un de mes préférés ici, à Paris. read more

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OK, so chances are that, like me, you are a fan of Anthony Bourdain and saw him sing rave reviews of this place on No Reservations. Prior to hearing about this place, I actually heard of it from Chez Pim (if you follow food on the internet, you know who I am referring to from her blog - http://chezpim.com ). Tried to eat here on a Fri night, but they were sold out (they take reservations at the hotel). Breakfast is for hotel guests only, but on weekends they do not take reservations for lunch or dinner. So we show up again on a Sunday night around 8:30pm. All tables in this 30 or so seater bistro are full and there is a small line. Luckily for us, the other party was of 4 and the couple before us were inquiring about the "menu" (a term used for set menu in France), so the waitress who was busy and in typical Parisian fashion short on patience, gave us the table with less than 3 minutes waiting - super !! About half the clientele were French and the rest seemed American. You could tell mainly from the look on their faces while reading the menu. My problem was that I wanted to try so many things that we did not have the time, appetite nor the table space to indulge in that experience. So I started with some fromage de tête (head cheese), while my wife ordered a lobster bisque which if I recall contained blanced young garlic cloves and was delicious and not overpowering or as thick as the goopy American versions. I remembered Bourdain's dining partner raving about the Ouef mayonnaise, so eggs being my favorite food, I had to request it from our waitress who seemed perplexed at my choice of a second entree (first course), but rolled her eyes and said "as you wish". Yes, indeed I do wish and glad I did since even this was not exactly what i had envisioned, the gently boiled eggs cut in half and covered in a rich curtain of mayonnaise was luxurious and delicious with the crusty baguette provided. The tiny table (maybe 16" diameter) made dining an interesting experience as I tried to balance the 2 entree plates of my side, almost flipping one of them over at a point in time. For the main course (plat), I think my wife got a salad while I ordered the tripe stew (or tripes - like stripes in French), which were a revelation in how humble ingredients was be elevated to such high levels. I noticed at least 2-3 different types of tripe, each adding different textures and flavors. Another surprise was the size of the portions. They were American-sized (about 2-3 times the size of the typical French serving). The trip stew was so huge, I just could not finish it all. Even the lobster bisque was served in a large bowl. It was a cool night and we were seated, under the outdoor heaters mounted right about us, allowing me to experience what a Poulet Roti (rotisserie chicken) would feel like if it were alive. Luckily, I had bought a hat which I was able to use for protecting my otherwise burning scalp. With 2-3 glasses of wine and no dessert later, the bill was about 80 Euros for 2. Not a bad deal in Paris but if this place did not have the fame it did, I am not sure the service and location (next to a bus stop) would make it the destination it has become. I have been on the fence about whether this is a 3 star or 4 star experience, but the food puts it just over the top to 4 stars. I really wanted to sample l' avant comptoir next door, but it is sooo tiny and soooo packed that the best I would have been able to do is order a crepe which you order and get served at the window on while standing on the street. read more

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Went here for lunch on a Friday afternoon in July around 12:30. The place was packed but they managed to squeeze us in (party of 6) without a reservation, yay! The menu is entirely in French, but the host speaks English. Among the six of us, the two who ordered sandwiches (Croque Monsieur smoked salmon and egg sandwich and Croque Monsieur with smocked chicken and Laughing Cow cheese) were very happy with their choices. Looking around us, it seemed most patrons enjoyed a salad for lunch. We ordered the Salade Nicoise which was terrific and the Salade Gourmande which featured green beans, artichoke hearts, and foie gras which makes me salivate to just think about it. Another one of us ordered a fish main plate which was also delicious. The food was slightly on the saltier side but we appreciated small details like adding caviar to the Croque Monsieur smoked salmon. My only complaint is that this place is really pricey; unless you're looking for foie gras, you can get a really nice salad elsewhere for less money. read more

Le Comptoir - Salade gourmande with green beans, artichoke hearts, and foie gras - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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We went here after reading that Antony Bourdain recommends this place. My friend and I ordered some escargot, salmon croque Monsieur and melon+prosciutto. The food was okay. I thought nothing was memorable. What was memorable was their service. There were two ladies working the tables when my friend and I stopped by this past Wednesday afternoon. The taller one of two was extremely obnoxious. She did not greet us; we had to seek her for menus. She drops the menus on our table with no smiles or hellos. I can understand that we were tourists who do not speak French, but that doesn't mean you can't smile--that's universal in all parts of the world for gods sake. I would never go back, or recommend this place. read more

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Visited this restaurant in 2015...wanted to share my experience. This restaurant is in a very busy part of Paris with lots of great restaurants around it. We came here because it came highly recommended by a previous Executive Chef for Michelin-starred restaurant "Oceana" Considering that, we had to come visit. The restaurant was packed to the brim and we were the last people they gave a table to so we felt very lucky. They gave us the menu and it was in French. I can understand baby bit of French but not enough to understand the entire vast menu. Since they didn't have a menu in English and the server didn't really speak English well I took to ordering menu items I actually understood. I ordered the escargot and the lamb shank. The escargot was Soo delicious. It was so fresh and not at all rubbery like the escargot I've had in the USA. The lamb was flavorful and tender but cold and since we the server didn't speak English I didn't bother to ask them to heat it up. I wish that we had gotten there earlier and had been able to get an English menu. It was not a bad experience but could have been better. They may have changed their menus by now but if not you can easily use Google translate to figure it out. read more

Lunched a few days ago and it was Unforgettable! Pea and parm salad was more than enough to share, but don't. I should have asked what it was dressed with. You won't want to share the beef stew either. Wines were there for all price points. The people watching was worth the 20 minute wait. There is a LOT of traffic noise though. read more

Decided to come here after watching Anthony bordain no reservation! It was pretty awesome the charcuterie was old school and delicious. The service was alright the waitress seemed tired like she's been working all day but still was nice. Ambiance was nice. read more

Le Comptoir - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

If you're thinking of eating here, rethink unless you have no other options. Although our server was pleasant, the level of service is terrible (I disagree that service in Paris is typically poor and I speak enough French to read the menu myself). Mediocre food. Also, what legit restaurant brings salt and pepper to the table? The food should be properly seasoned by the cook. The bread was dry. The beef cheek stew was nowhere near as good as the other reviews describe it. You WILL be disappointed. This is what Americans think a real Paris bistro is when, in fact, it is just another tourist trap serving mediocre food. Take the Metro to the 11th and have a real French meal for half the price and served by someone who cares, or at least pretends to. read more

Le Comptoir - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

This is NOT open all day, contrary to what Yelp says. They close at 3pm and reopen later in evening. Red umbrella is queue for table. Came here on a Friday afternoon at 2:30pm, and it was packed. They are always busy, and it's first come first serve. Service: The server spoke mininum English, and the menus are in French. I think the server was stressed out because he wanted us to order fairly quickly. Food: We ordered the charcuterie (combo meat platter), escargot (Small size) for a lite lunch. I really enjoyed the charcuterie and my husband said the snails were very good. To end our meal he had the rice pudding which was AWESOME, and I had the Coffee Creme Brulee. The creme brulee was very good, but I was very jealous of my husband's rice pudding dessert. Yum! Atmosphere: The seating is very congested to sit outside, and if you have a large crowd over 4 ppl, expect to wait for sometime. The restaurant sits on a busy street corner which makes it perfect for your "people watching" afternoon activity. Price: Reasonable prices compared to most Paris restaurants. I would definitely recommend stopping for a mid-afternoon late lunch since they are open until 3pm or so. read more

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You are a fool if you go to Paris and dont go here. it is so worth the wait. It was the place I first experienced bone marrow and still the best to this day. I can not wait for us to go back to Paris and get to visit here. Your taste buds will thank me if you decide to come here. Its worth the wait and the no reservation situation. read more

There was a line waiting when we got there but it moves pretty fast. I've been here about 3x now. Always very pleased with their food and services. Although this time staff are a lil slow but hey it's a rainy day and when you're in France no need to rush... Chill Foie gras on bread and apple sauce are out of this world! Their menu change often so make sure you ask for the specials. read more

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I found this to be way touristy. Did not know about the Anthony Bourdain rec It was definitely not a 27 on zagat!! For those that are familiar - you know that is a pretty good rating and my experience was not a 27 for food. read more

I finally got to cross off Le Comptoir du Relais from my Paris bucket list this summer and it was a culinary must. It's like going to China and NOT visiting the Great Wall of China (which I've unfortunately done). Luckily, my beau and I were able to get a table for dinner on a weeknight without a wait. At first, we were a little skeptical. Isn't this restaurant hard to get into? We even had to ask the next table just to make sure since a lot of restaurants in Paris have names that are variations of a famous restaurant like Le Couple or Le Dome to lure unsuspecting tourists. The first thing you'll notice is that the menu is all in french. I actually had to use my yelp app to look at the pictures and corresponding captions in order to help me order. Much to the chagin of our very French waitress, we ordered a lot of food. Every time we would ask for another item, she would shake her head and say "too much" too much." I ordered the Toast de Foie Gras and escargot for my entree and both were amazing especially the foie gras which was sliced thin and the sprinkle of salt and pepper made the dish pop for me. The Escargot are your standard fare, but one must order when in Paris! We also ordered the vegetable plate of the day which was amazing and split the filet mignon which was the only miss of the night. The meat wasn't as tender as we're used to and had a little too much gristle. Our belies stuffed, we wondered around the area, L'Odeon and found a nice cafe across the street to end the evening. read more

Le Comptoir - amazing foie gras served on toast - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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We ordered the foie gras on toast which was just ok to be honest. The toast was almost burnt and shouldn't be served imho. Then we also had the octopus with chickpeas soup. This was really nice as the consomme had a good crustacean flavor and the octopus slices were so tender. Finally we had the beef bourguignon. It was hearty and delicious. Had loads of mushrooms and macaroni in the sauce and tender chunks of beef interlaced with some fat, making the meat super delicious. Sauce was rich and moreish and bread was good to mop up every bit of the sauce. Wanted to order the apple tart for dessert but they ran out (this was about 2:30pm) Had to wait in line for about 40 mins on a Saturday afternoon. No wifi. read more

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In Americano, this place is "magnificent", in francais, "magnifique"! The wait was approximately 40 minutes on a Friday night with no reservations at around 7:30pm. This is what happens when you are featured on that Anthony Bourdain show. It also means there are impatient Americanos and touristas waiting in line. Our waitress was extremely patient going as far as translating the menu and recommending plates with her limited English. She admitted that the only US show she was aware of was MTV's Dismissed. Even our trashy TV gets mass exported. The platters were well worth the wait and the service was excellent. We had a prosciutto/mushroom appetizer (I'm not a foodie) that was amazing. I had a pork cheek stew with macaroni that was cooked just right. The pork was savory and delicious. My friend had a duck confit with mashed potatoes that seemed to melt in the mouth. Our dessert dishes were equally impressive. I had a kiwi custard that left a lasting taste on the tongue, both sour and sweet. Basically, eat at this place if you're anywhere around St. Germaine in Paris. Or just eat here wherever you are as it's a metro stop away. Pair it up with a nice bottle of wine and hit up the bars afterwards. You will not regret it. read more

Le Comptoir - A busy evening at Le Comptoir - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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After seeing raving reviews on Yelp, this seems like another spot worthy of visiting. After a long walk around the city, we were ready to eat! We got lucky since it was early in the evening so we walked in without a reservation for a table of four. It had a real Parisian bistro feel to the place so I was very excited to try it. Good: I've ordered the octopus and it was so tasty! The presentation was beautiful, but I was most blown away by the details of the dish. When you cut the tentacles, it oozes a black sauce to look like ink. How incredible is that? Honestly, my dish was amazing. As for everyone else at the table, they seemed very underwhelmed. I've tried a few of their plates and agreed: my dish was the best one. Bad: Slow service alert! We've had to ask for butter 3 times since our server never brought it to us...despite the fact that there was only 4 other tables occupied. My dad's lobster bisque was ok (compared to the one we had yesterday at Les Cocottes), to be honest, everyone else's dishes wasn't very memorable. I thought the food was pretty expensive for such a subpar experience, there's way better restaurants in Paris, don't be fooled by the raving reviews here. Bottom line: You can skip this place, it wasn't anything amazing. read more

Service was fast and efficient (one of the staff members wasn't very friendly). Drink order came out quickly and they brought out bread along with the drinks. Food came out not long after. Apparently you need reservations for dinner but we came for lunch at 3 and got seated straight away. No English menu so make sure to download google translate! read more

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Delicious scallops (special of the day) and tuna entree. Both so flavorful. Service is responsive. Nice wine. Causal bistro-y feel...! read more

Le Comptoir - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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A good first impression in French cuisine! My friend and I went here for some lunch and ordered the Escargot de Bourgogne au chablis (€9) to snack on. It was both of our first times eating escargot so we weren't sure what to expect. We both got the plate of 6 and they all came decently sized-not like the snails you see Mother Nature gives you! It was smothered with pesto and what looks like either butter or olive oil. The snails were soft and tasted "earthy". It didn't have a bad taste to it. Something to try that's for sure! Service was really good for how busy it was especially since it was Paris Fashion Week. They had a couple of staff checking on us throughout the stay and they were good with their English. I'm definitely going back here again to try the rest of their menu before I leave! read more

Le Comptoir - Escargot de Bourgogne au chablis! (€9) - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Reviews about the wait scared me, so we cabbed here. We got here ten minutes before opening for Sat lunch and there wasn't a wait. In fact, there wasn't a wait for "a while" after it opened. We chose a table inside near the bar since we aren't used to eating in secondhand smoke. It was hard to choose whether to go here or the adjacent tapas style joint. The menu is very large and in French. It was my last day in Paris so I over-ordered a bit (since I wanted to try some dishes I kept on seeing everywhere): - Escargot - of course - Bone marrow - yum and nicely plated. Lots of foam. - Salmon and caviar croquet. This was ok... - Eggs/mayo - not worth getting here. - Foie gras terrine on toast - also not worth getting here. - Octopus with pasta bits - get this! - Coffe creme brulee - yum! I was somewhat surprised at how nicely some of the dishes were plated. I looked at what the French girls were ordering... just a steak tartare. The bathroom is in the basement, next to the wine cellar and the tiny kitchen. It impresses me how much comes out of that kitchen!! With water, wine, and cappuccinos, our total was just under 100e. read more

The first time we went here, it was all by accident. We had little idea of its famed reputation. My husband actually had picked out their to-go creperie as one of our stops, but a table was available when we walked by, so we took it. Later we found out tables don't become available very often - we were fortune's folly that day. After having a seriously incredible lunch (Camdeborde's Nicoise and Boeuf Roti and a seriously delicious tart tatin) we decided to do a little more research about it. Each night has one sitting of the Menu Gastronomique five-course prix fixe menu. Reservations are nearly impossible to get. The average wait time is about 6 months. Unless you stay at the adjoining hotel owned by the chef. So I had to wait 6 months until our next trip to Paris and booked at room at the Hotel Le Relais St. Germain. We made dinner reservations for a Thursday night. Upon arrival, we were wedged neatly into our seats. It's a tiny place and they really pack you in there. There is one VIP table that usually sees the likes of Daniel Boulud or other notables. The night we dined was one of the sous chef's parents - so cute! (although I was a bit jealous of their special courses that no one else got). Our party of 2 was actually more like a party of 6 because the tables were so close. I mean, they were touching, like a table set for 6. That's OK because the clientele here are some of the most entertaining around. To my right was a Neuille-sur-Seine sugar daddy with his Chanel bedecked over-botoxed flavor du jour. To my left were some Hollywood insiders who did not eat fat. Literally. They had the kitchen cook them everything on the menu without fat, oil or meat. Example: one course was a white asparagus with prosciutto and vinaigrette. She had a piece of white asparagus on a plate and that was it. So if you're wondering if they'll customize the set menu, the answer is yes. At your own peril. Since the menu changes each night, the menu is actually a souvenir postcard that you can take home with you. Was the meal everything I was hoping it to be? Well, not exactly. I think I may have set my expectations a little too high. The food was all great... fresh, seasonal, creative. But the service was really poor. Empty water glasses, no butter, lack of explanation on some of the dishes. But service isn't exactly what they're going for - it's all about the food. So after dining at Le Comptoir for 2 lunches, 1 Menu Gastronimique and 1 brasserie dinner (based on the popularity, they started to open seating on a certain number of nights per week), I would recommend trying to snag a table for lunch and order the special. It may be a preview of the night's set menu. read more

Le Comptoir - Brasserie Menu - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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Staff is very friendly and food was pretty good. However, being in a very touristy area, everything was extremely overpriced. If I remember correctly, my cappuccino cost 9€. read more

Le Comptoir - Beef Carpaccio - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

All things being equal, I would give this restaurant 3 stars, but because the attractive woman sitting at the tiny table next to us with her companion, who turned out to be an artist like my husband, asked us if we were a couple and then observed that my husband looked very much in love with me, I have to give this place at least four stars for the amazing whole experience it is. The restaurant itself is a classic bistro with tiny two tops outside and a respectable number of two and four tops crammed inside. We didn't bother with prix fixe and instead shyly asked the pleasant waitress for recommendations and pointed. What emerged on the table were quite delicious, particularly the fresh fish and sauces that paired well with the recommended red (yes, red goes with seafood) wine. read more

Le Comptoir du Relais is one of my favorite resto's in all of Paris. It's located near Odeon in the 7th just off St. German Blvd. Yes, I did find it thanks to a famous blogger, but I thoroughly enjoyed the meal after a long search for "daube de joue de boeuf" or rather "braised beef cheek stew". I was mostly after the meat honestly, but was very satisfied with this rendition. Le Comptoir was full - as expected despite coming in pretty late for lunch on a winter day. Luckily the wait wasn't long, and the resto gives out blankets to cold customers (yes the heaters are on outside). I ordered my beef cheek stew and my dining partner opted for "le pied du porc" (pig's feet - boneless in this case). Both dishes were very good albeit "rich" (in fat content). The restaurant is unapologetic in regards to the types of food they serve - lots of "random" parts of animals' bodies that might not appeal to some. We also ordered a Croque Monsieur to share as an entree + a 50ml pichet of red wine. It's not cheap (about 60 euros for us), but it was certainly worth the effort to find. read more

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Yes, this is the restaurant that Anthony Bourdain recommended to Patton Oswald. We were in Paris and decided to seek out his recommendations. Turns out Le Comptoir is a popular name for restaurants and we dined at the wrong one on the first night. There seems to always be a wait for this restaurant, but our large party of 8 was seated very quickly and efficiently at some prime tables outside. Our host was incredibly friendly and lively. He was probably the highlight of the place, as he loudly declared "I love my life!" His joie de vivre was infectious. We tried many entrees but our kids loved the croque monsieur (ham sandwich). My nephew had the version with salmon and acted like it was the best thing he ever ate. I had tuna tartare as an appetizer, which was very unique. It was in a soup and had cherries with it. It wasn't amazing, but indeed very different. The beef stew was good, but seemed to be pretty standard. I also had the lobster pasta. That was the best, and again very unique. In lieu of a cream sauce, it had foam, and very large flavorful pieces of lobster. The restaurant is inventive and the staff is very warm and engaging. This restaurant is worth trying if you're in the Saint Germain des Pres neighborhood. read more

Le Comptoir - Lobster pasta - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

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I ordered what looked great at a table next to us: terrine de choux farcis a notre facon. Then I discovered Yelp actually had two reviews in English. Rats. The terrine was clearly well composed, dense with lettuce, paté, etc. We finished with an amazing cup of espresso, which for a non-coffee drinker, that says a lot. I hear this place is always busy, which it was today, but we were lucky in that we only waited 5-10 minutes, at around 1:30 or 2pm. The service was hella slow by the way. read more

Le Comptoir - Our order: terrine - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

Randomly yelped the area for dinner and decided on Le Comptoir Du Relais after flipping through the pics showing mouthwatering bistro entrees. We walked to the restaurant around 8pm on a weekday with no reservation nor the knowledge that Tony B had crashed this place. There was a line outside of the restaurant (in the rain) and we patiently waited about 15mins before being cramped into one of those tiny tables. Our waitress spoke some English but she had neither the time nor desire to translate/explain the menu for us. Though she's got crazy instincts that she knew exactly what we wanted without us even finish spitting out our orders. She would however bluntly tell you to wait or if you are making the wrong decision while playing the game of guess-and-point. The food itself was very good, but could've been better. Wish I had fully researched our options and had an idea of what was on the menu. you would think there got to be an English menu somewhere given half of the restaurant was filled with English speakers by the time we finished. They were very considerate about splitting the plate when we ordered an entree to share. read more

Le Comptoir - Bistros Near Me - Paris, 75

This place came recommended to me by two complete strangers. It's a charming little brasserie style restaurant. A line tends to build up around the place, so definitely make reservations if you can. I can't remember everything we ate but I had the pork cheek and it was fantastic. It's the quintessential French bistro-style restaurant with gorgeous food and a charming sidewalk brasserie vibe. It's a bit cramped but I imagine that's due to its popularity. read more

I was underwhelmed. The food was disappointing and took long to come out and the service was not great (to be expected but still). Here is roughly what we got: 1) Blood sausage 2) Charcuteri plate 3) Escargot (plate of 12) 4) A foie gras dish served on toast 5) Salad with foie gras The food is all over-priced. There is tons of nicer food in the city - not sure I would come here again. read more

Excellent food; terrible service. Almost left during dinner. Exceptionally bad. Disgusting attitude of one particular head server.

I went here after seeing it on Netflix series, which was highly recommend for it's Foie Gras and I wasn't disappointed .... however. Expect to wait in a line for a table (because you can't make a booking unless staying in the connected hotel) the service is slow and the hostess defines the stereotype of an arrogant French, which makes for an unfriendly atmosphere. My boyfriend and I wanted to sit next to each other instead of across the table (which caused no issues with the people either side of us) and we were told off like school children. The other dishes we ordered were just ok, but not worth the price point. read more

Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 4/5 Good location in town and touristy, however, like most French restaurants, the food is bland to me. My GF and I agree as well. We ordered the steak special with potatoes and I feel like I could've made it better. If I can make it better, it is not restaurant/chef worthy. Great decor, excellent location, and a romantic place to drink/chill, however I wouldn't come here for food food. read more

Great food, great value. Escargot, beef cheek, pork sausage on mashed potato. Honestly everything was good.