Come for the great recommendations. The asparagus, the cheese, the cocktails and don't forget to shake it!! read more

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This was our first stop when we landed in Paris - it was across the street from our hotel and we frequented it many times during our stay before our dinner reservations. Ambiance: A young crowd, locals, tasteful decor, large bar top that wraps around bar, indoor outdoor seating, record player. Service: Good service, nice waiters/waitresses, busy Food: The deviled eggs were the BEST I've ever had (we had to come back again for them). We also had olives and nuts to snack on which was a great precursor to our dinner reservation. Drinks: the spritz's on their cocktail menu was unique, savory and one of the best I've ever had. Loved the olive & vodka in it. I will miss this place when we leave. read more

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What a wonderful spot in Paris! This came recommended by several people, and was within walking distance to Little Red Door (a fave spot of ours on this trip) so my sister and I stopped by on our last night in Paris. We had eaten dinner before, so we just went for drinks. I had the most delicious martini and enjoyed the vibe of locals, folks from the US and just an overall cool and talkative bunch. They serve small plates, oysters, cocktails and wine with a cozy atmosphere - what's not to like? If you're in the area, I'd def stop by. While it is small and seating at the bar area seems to be coveted, they have a good system about getting you drinks and finding you a spot to post up while you wait. read more

Best food and experience . The staff is super friendly. The chef is fantastic. It's like tapas, but with French food superb

Came to Le Mary Celeste at 9pm on a Friday. We did not make a booking, but the maître d' kindly told us there was a table outside we could have for an hour until the next reservations. The plates here are incredible. We got red wine, deviled eggs, a tuna ceviche and a couple veggie dishes. Everything was beautiful. The food came out pretty quickly as well! Would love to come back to try oysters and cocktails! read more

Le Mary Céleste - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Paris, 75

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The time read 12:36 a.m. as I finished with friends at the nearby Cafe Charlot. We parted ways after some food and the typical beers, gin and tonics. They were turning in for the night, I on the other hand recognized the prime time to seek and discover what Le Marais had to offer. Where is it? Just a short walk, within minutes of lighting my cigarette, my plan route to follow Rue De Turenne came to a pleasant detour. A cocktail bar inviting glowing warm light and the sounds of Earth Wind and Fire "Head To The Sky". Walking in I could see there were options for tables with chairs, I could see that this place was casual, and the crowd felt of locals or regulars. They seemed to address the bartender and servers by their first names and I liked that already. My personal taste when a party of one, I prefer the bar so I took a stool and enjoyed the sounds of 70's rock. Not more than 20 seconds, the bartender came over slid me a menu. He said "bonsoir" I said "I'm Mike and You?" He said "Malo" I said "happy to be here, point me to some whiskey or bourbon." He flipped a page in the menu, finger scrolls to a cocktail "8:05 p.m" For anyone accustomed to Old Fashion or Boulevardier, or Manhattans, you'll find that these cocktails are not as commonly served at bars in Paris as they are in the USA. Enter Le Mary Celeste and be happy you did. I made some conversation around the bar turning strangers into acquaintances one was a woman originally from South Carolina, now a resident of Paris working marketing executive of Disney / Fox. Cool crowd, great music selection, full bar selection, and great mixology. I believe they have food, but my arrival was past the food service hours. I'll have to try on my next visit to Paris. Till next time, Au revoir read more

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My friend and I went to this place back in 2015 (I know, SUPER late review and longstanding review draft), thinking it was a dinner spot. It was on my nightlife list for a while before she told me she wanted to go here & that she was told it was a restaurant. Trust your gut, Jo... Turned out to be a cocktail bar and let me say, one of the best ones I've been to. The setup is comparable to a lazy Susan in the center of a table, except the bar itself was the lazy Susan of the restaurant. All I remember is that the concoctions I got were dainty-looking but strong. Unsure if it still exists, but if it does, great. read more

Not really good at all. It has been about 4 years since I have eaten there and a went on a Monday night with a visiting relative. (so many good places are closed on Monday ). I wanted them to experience the more contemporary side of the Parisian food scene. I fond memories of Mary Celeste. Much to my disappointment the menu was not only boring but bad tasting. Basically vegetarian (I am not ) with thick salty sauces as a stand in for the natural taste of good food. Leeks swimming in a salty peanut sauce, a so-called steak tartar, with more mayonnaise than beef and without the acidity to counterbalance. Yes I know steak tartar is not normally with mayonnaise, but mayonnaise is egg and oil so I thought "why not." I didn't expect the beef to be drowning in mayonnaise, so much so that beef said "find me!" The accompaniment, some kind of burnt burnt plant chips. 24 euros and I could have gone to the local brasserie, for a better price and taste. Agnolotti pasta overstuffed with cheese -nothing subtle or refined about it; mixed nuts - which I got to go with the drinks to begin - sweet like the one's you get in packets during a flight!!!, "perfect as an aperitif" for a child. Unfortunately I am not a child. Maybe I wil go again for a Drink but never again to eat. The staff were of course pleasant, this has nothing to do with them. read more

Great seafood and wine bar in Le Marais! We stopped by on a rainy night summer night, after seeing the Eiffel Tower sparkle. Kitchen was about to close and the staff was friendly and accommodating. This seemed to be a happening local spot, with great ambience. Tried a few dishes and they were all superb. Will definitely go back for more. read more

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I wanted to love this place! Such a good vibe but after a week in Paris, this was truly the only bad dining experience we had. The prices don't justify the quality of food, drinks or service. I have worked in the service industry for years and am pretty easy to please. I understand being understaffed and busy and I tend to side with the staff even when my dining mates are annoyed. But this was just plain bad. I left dropping a lot of money and feeling really unsatisfied, both physically and emotionally. Just kinda treated like sh-t. The good: decor and music The meh: We expected a creative and unique presentation for the pricey anchovies but it was just a plate of 5 anchovies in oil. Nothing special. The pasta was just ok. Had way better pasta at a few nearby places that were way less expensive. Beef tartare was unusual but pretty tasty. Some of the drinks were nice but some way too sweet for an upscale cocktail bar. And many served with an ice cube that takes up the entire glass and one was half way full even after the ice cube. I love a big cube to avoid dilution but there was seriously about a shot glass max of liquid in one of my drinks. I frequent nice cocktail bars and portion sizes tend to be modest but this was just next level, at least for some of the drinks, and felt cheap and stingy for a $15E drink. The bad: Service was horrendous. A few things came fairly quickly and then we waited a half hour for anyone to get back to check on us or offer another drink, or refill water. Second drink was a cosmo in a reasonably sized glass. Tasty but nothing super mind blowing about it. Last, when we specifically asked the waiter for a drink without the huge ice cube he helped me choose one off the menu since he said anything I wanted on the menu would be served that way, and sure enough, it came with the giant cube . When I pointed this out, he said he wasn't thinking about ics cubes which was just BS as we had that specific convo. I was sure they would comp us a drink, or offer a replacement but no. Maybe not the waiters fault but very poor management to not care at all when a customer is so disappointed and also running up a big tab. They clearly didn't give a damn. What a waste of a night with so many wonderful places to go in this city! I haven't written a bad review in years but this was just plain bad. read more

Le Mary Céleste - Ice cube taking up full glass and not even filled to the top leaving literally one $15E sip. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Paris, 75

Very enjoyable meal here. All the dishes we had ranged from good to great, with the tartare being the standout. And an excellent cocktail program. They make a manhattan with a banana infused bourbon that is out of the world. Cocktail hall of famer. read more

I highly recommend this wine bar; maybe I shouldn't spread this hidden gem. It's a cool vibe, great wines and tapas style foods with a complete French touch. It was so good I went for consecutive dinners. read more

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Fantastic cocktail bar with exceptional small plates. I'm so glad we decided to come here, and we lucked out getting seated. This place is tiny, so I would recommend reserving. Both drinks we had were fantastic-- they are more New York priced than other drinks we encountered in Paris (15 euro), but were worth it. An inventive list. We split three dishes among the two of us, which worked out perfect. The croquettes of beef cheek were just awesome, chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, with a very good sauce. The tartare was our favorite of the trip, with a lot of unexpected textural elements and a smoky flavor. Finally, the gnocchi was decadent and filled us up. Service was good and the pacing was speedy. The vibe is buzzy, with more French speakers, and though it can be a bit cramped seating wise it's a fun experience. Go if you can. read more

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Came here for dinner since we were staying in the neighborhood. The service and atmosphere were great. We had oysters, green beans, carrots and lamb. We also tried a number of wines which were all great. Really fun place to go with great food, great atmosphere and phenomenal service. read more

Le Mary Céleste - Oysters - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Paris, 75

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Wow,what a wonderful surprise. Recommended from the little red door and it exceeded expectations.

We were at a speakeasy and this place was recommended to us by the waitress. We arrived at 7 PM on a Friday night and had to wait for about 40 mins before we got a spot. Almost everything on the menu was tried and it was really good! We loved the relaxed atmosphere the most. A must-try if you're looking for a youngish place to hang out that's not really touristy. read more

Came here for some cocktails & snacks because I saw it on a list of best bars in Paris from CN Traveler. I was not disappointed. The food & cocktails themselves were wonderful and so delicious but the service really made the experience. Our server was so kind, helped translate the menu for us, and gave recommendations for us to try. We tried the gyoza(my boyfriend inhaled them in seconds and we ordered another plate), oysters(server recommended I try a few... they were all good), deviled eggs(so different from any deviled eggs I've tried before, in a good way), and fromage(I was expecting a soft or hard cheese but I got what was more like a yogurt... nonetheless it was delicious). The cocktails were strong and got me quite buzzed. At the end of the night, the server gave us free shots, which tasted honestly unlike any alcohol I had before. It was sweet & savory at the same time. Anyway, I had a great time. If crowded bars aren't your thing, maybe get seated outside(as I did). I'm definitely coming back for my next trip to Paris. read more

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Service wasn't phenomenal but the food was amazing. The beef tartar was delicious. The oysters were not my favorite. The potatoes were what dreams are made of. read more

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Was seated when the place was mostly empty and given a menu, then just sat there for 15 minutes while staff casually walked by me seemingly uninterested in serving me. They weren't very busy. I know food service in France doesn't have the best reputation but this was just strange -- I got up and walked out right past the staff and they just looked at me and said nothing. I won't be going back and suggest that this place be avoided. read more

Heavenly! Stumble on this place walking around Paris. Saw some guys eating with Soto but it was the end of the lunch And they were closing before dinner. I was so intrigued By how chic the place look that I decided to go back in the evening. This place is amazing. The service was excellent and the food was exceptional. Also, I had a bottle of wine dessert and coffee and a full meal with a friend and it was only €115! So happy I found this place and I can't wait to go back! A+ read more

Small menu, but everything is excellent! We tried most of the daily menu with a wine recommendation from the server. Mussels, beef tartar, sole manuiere (sp?), salad with pear and French cheese, wontons, green beans, fresh bread. Excellent food and service. We sat downstairs which was unique in itself! read more

Service+ Food are amazing. We will definitely come back once we visited paris again. The asparagus os one of rhe best. Tbone steak is one of the best too. One thing too! They do accepted american express read more

Excellent food and service. Steak tartare was to die for. Burrata was good also. Only negative was outdoor tables to the right of restaurant got quite a bit of traffic, especially buses. Will definitely go back and sit on the other side of the restaurant. read more

They are English friendly here! An adorable dimly lit bar/restaurant that serves tapas. Perfect for date night. Prices are on the higher end, but comparable to NYC. Went here with my boyfriend our first night in Paris and it was probably my favorite meal. We ordered: - deviled eggs. Absolutely amazing. There's pickled ginger (which may be scary to those that dislike ginger) but it's not overpowering at all! Also had a rice puff of sorts for some added crunch and scallions. It's a perfect bite. -asparagus salad. This may not sound super exciting but it was delicious. Just order it! - oyster shooters. Super fresh and the sherry shot that accompanied the oyster was tasty - lamb croquette. This was my least favorite dish. It's safe to say this was due in part to me being full at this point in the meal. It was flavorful and fried to perfection. -gin gin mule. Strong and tangy. Our neighbors said they had tried multiple cocktails on the menu that night but their favorite was the gin gin mule. Super glad I followed their recommendation. Overall- Service was good and the food came out quickly. Atmosphere is very romantic. The bathroom is interesting. You have to manually press a lever with your foot for the water spout. Super cute!!! read more

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The food = incredible - service on the other hand... very strange. So let's start with the food - three of us came and as the plates were small we ordered a few different things to eat and share. They were all very individual and had very specific tastes - which when ordering was a little intimidating however all the flavours worked very well together! We had: Salade d'haricots verts Croquettes de joue de boeuf confite Épaule d'agneau braisé Oeuf du diable Crudo de thon We loved all the dishes and would really recommend Mary Céleste for the food. However... the service so was incredibly bad - firstly we asked for plates to share the food, they came with two, there were three of us. As my friend was eating - she had the fork half way to her mouth - the waitress decided this would be a good time to whisk away her plate. There numerous other odd decisions that the waitresses thought were a good idea such as those. It was such a pity, as the atmosphere was great as was the food, just the strange and dismal service made it a stressful meal overall - we were constantly nervous they would take our plates away which they tried to numerous times even though were evidently midway through our meal. I could be tempted to go back to Mary Céleste if friends suggest it however, of my volition I don't think I would choose to go back - the service, unfortunately was THAT bad. read more

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Great cocktails and small plates. The bar fills quickly, but the wait staff made it happen for us (twice) and got us a table at the bar one day and a shared table for us downstairs the next night when out other dinner plans fell through. The food was fresh and inventive. We loved everything we ordered, the lamb tartar especially, but everything was excellent. Highly recommend. read more

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If you want to eat delicious tapas and drink amazing cocktails, this is the place to be in paris! The place is very crowded so be there early like 9... The bartenders aren't french so its easy to chat with them and get advice. One of them was from Colombia. Wow I had 'oeufs du diable' (it was really good) , couple of oysters, and a cocktail which i don't remember (drinks are very strong ;) read more

Le Mary Céleste - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Paris, 75

In general, I would expect a tapas place to have great if expensive drinks and average food. Le Mary Celeste hardly fits that description. We dint have a lot of their plates but the two we had were excellent. The red pepper with hummus was fresh and delicious. The beef croquettes were downright sublime, part Spanish, part Asian, absolutely delicious. We had cold Brooklyn lager on tap read more

Tip: They serve raw oysters after 6pm (mid-Sept to mid-Apr/May) but if its not in season (mid-Apr/May to mid-Sept) and oysters are "not up to our standards", they will not have it on the menu. Book ahead. What do I do in Paris when I have a random 1 hour before a reservation at a restaurant (Chez Janou)? Go to another restaurant!! Since Le Mary Celeste and Chez Janou are relatively close to each other, I decided to make use of my awkward hour to see if I could get some raw oysters as an appetizer before a bigger meal. Unfortunately, they didn't serve oysters when I went in August, so I had to settle for something else. I got two appetizers: the Salad de thon et casseron (Salad of tuna and cuttlefish) & Deviled Eggs (forgot what they were called in French). Salad of tuna and cuttlefish: Came with watercress, a pesto on the bottom, and sour dressing. There wasn't a puddle, but the dressing was very sour. The tuna didn't look very fresh either. Meh, won't order it again. Deviled Eggs: This was an interesting take on Deviled Eggs. The flavors were very Asiatic due to the grated ginger and roasted rice. It was quite tasty actually, though I might take off a little of the ginger next time so it doesn't overpower everything else. Not serving oysters because it doesn't meet standards actually makes me trust Le Mary Celeste some more. And because people keep talking about it, I want to come back during oyster season. They take reservations and were already barring walk-ins from tables at 6pm. So if you're in a party of more than 3 or mind sitting at the bar, book ahead. Luckily, I didn't mind sitting at the bar (which was empty when I went in). read more

Le Mary Céleste - "Salad de thon et casseron": Salad with tuna and cuttlefish, sour dressing, black beans, and pesto. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Paris, 75

What a fantastic cocktail and wine bar. What a find! Super friendly and English speaking too! You must make this a stop on your time in Paris. read more

A must-try if you're looking for a youngish place to hang out that's not really touristy!

The wine is definitely wine. It came from grapes and it had wine in it. Enjoy it because it's good wine and they were nice like sugar and spice. read more

Very good spot with unique small plates and great cocktails. Can get very busy, but service is always good and it is reliable for both food and drinks. Worth checking out. read more

This place is next level! Everything we tried on the tapas menu was full of flavour & really clever in the concept. Great cocktails, staff were amazing & it has a fantastic friendly vibe, can't go wrong here! 5 star read more

Hit this place for dinner with friends and did one of each small plate. Loved it all from start to finish, delicious food and attentive service. They also have a mean cocktail program. read more

I figured Le Mary Celeste would be a popular place even in winter, and tried to make a reservation. Impossible to get them on the phone, so I booked a table on their website, and received a confirmation within minutes. When I had to push the booking back, no luck either via website or phone (and I tried at different times throughout the day). My colleague and I decided to make a go of it anyway, reservation or no, and arrived at the restaurant just after 8pm, when it was in full swing. We had two options: either third in line on the waiting list for a table upstairs, or a table immediately downstairs. Service at the bar is possible, but there wasn't any space by then. We chose the table underground, though we understood why it was available--right next to the miniscule kitchen, there is no ventilation and your hair ends up smelling like greasy smoke the next day. But we were hungry, and though we were in the basement we weren't forgotten, since the waiters were constantly popping by the kitchen. (I wouldn't sit here in the summer, though. It's rather gloomy without windows.) I ordered a magnificent vodka-ginger cocktail that came in a tall glass with a thin pear slice, and my colleague had a pink passionfruit concoction that wasn't too sweet despite how it looked. The plates are served to share, in small but filling portions. We split a mushroom arancini, beef tartare, scallops on the shell, and butternut squash. Our waitress took care not to bombard us with plates, and served us sequentially so we could enjoy the meal to the fullest. The servings are very feng shui, with odd numbered scallops and mushroom balls and only one slice of squash. Not always easy to divide with an even-numbered group (particularly on the tiny plates!), but I appreciated the composition. The arancini arrived first, and was as described: a perfectly round lightly-breaded ball of panko enveloping creamy mushroom risotto. There were some delicate greens and lightly cooked mushrooms tossed around the three balls as a garnish. Next came the scallops, stuck to the shells in a drizzle of passionfruit, and topped with wilted spinach and perfectly steamed pistachios (they were neither too crunchy nor too soggy). Our third plate was the butternut squash, a thick slab topped with fresh avocado and julienned granny smith apples, with a light dusting of fresh lemon-infused thyme. The slice was covered with a thin layer of what tasted like teff, enough to add a light crisp and acidic flavor, without taking away from the other tastes. Lastly, and this I ordered on a whim after seeing it in preparation, we got the beef tartare. It was about the size of the squash slice, a dense package of raw meat mixed with miso and stringy onion, flavorful mayonnaise and a cured egg yolk on top. Yum yum! I wanted to try the different oysters and foie gras and canette in fig sauce, but the cocktail and plates had filled us up enough. I'll come back in the spring, when the weather's nice and they open the windows onto the street. read more

Don't come starving unless you want to drop a few bills. Delicious food - Eurasian tapas , everything is great (potatoes my least fave) so just try a few different plates and don't be shy. Also putting this under "seafood" is a big exaggeration unless their menu changes for oyster season... Known for their great cocktails Reservation by email only read more

Very nice spot. Great vibes. The Gin Gin Mule is amazing. The spicy chicken and broccoli is very good. Will def go again the next time we are in Paris read more

Freshest food experience in all of Paris for us, and we are many meals here over the last month. INSANELY flavorful ingredients used in moderation. Wine card is full of young burgundies from hand selected producers. We drank 3 bottles between 4 people of the SAME WINE if that tells you anything. read more

Le Mary Céleste - 3 of everything please... - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Paris, 75

I took my family here for dinner when they came to visit and we absolutely loved the place. The menu is extremely interesting offering an array of different dishes from all over the world. I would describe the menu as exciting as it offers combinations which you mightn't have tried before yet which work extremely well together. The cocktails here are also delicious - a real focus is spent on the skill of cocktail mixology which I find fascinating. The bartender makes the cocktails for you like a real professional which is so interesting to watch One thing which I really like about this place is that the bar is in the center of the restaurant which creates a convivial and open feel. read more