5 star dining experience for taste and quality. However, with that said, the ONLY dinner items they serve are steak (with gravy - kind of mustardy taste) and fries. Your starter is a salad with a mild horseradishy sauce. All items are simple and delicious. There are about 12 dessert choices that are NOT included in the dinner price. We had three different items and they were all delicious. About 8€ each. If you want to get seated when you are hungry, you need to get in line outside 30 to 45 minutes in advance. The service is very friendly and quick. The restaurant is nice but comfortable nice not fancy smancy. Go and enjoy! read more

I'm going to be the party pooper here but the food was horrible. The line was a bit long at 10pm but it moved quickly. I didn't mind the wait if the food was good, but it wasn't the case for me. The mustard dressing salad was ok but the steak was so dry and I could eat only 3 slices. The waitress was very nice. She encouraged me to eat more but I just couldn't. I told her that I would skip the second plate. She actually packed the leftover for me but the food which didn't taste good then wouldn't taste good later, either. I had a bite of the steak later but I still didn't like it. The wine also tasted like water. We just laughed how bad everything was. This place is popular among tourists and I fell for it. Anyway I thought I should share my experience. read more

La Relais is rustic French cooking. And that means excellence. It's a simple menu. Simply cooked to perfection. The geeen salad was fresh, citrusy, mixed with a spicy mustard & horseradish sauce. The steak was tender, moist, a matter of magnificence. The frites were real potatoes, crunchy but soft in the middle..Use salt & pepper to your liking. The bread was also great, mopping up the nice tangy & herbal sauce. We had 2 desserts. Party of 4. I had 2 glasses of wine. 164 Euros. Solid deal for Paris. It would cost a lot more in the USA. My only reason for a 4 is it's a long wait if you don't queue early. 1 hour. But well worth it. I'd visit a lot if we had this in my city. read more

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Good food, great service! Was it the best steak I'd ever had? No, but it was good, and reasonably priced (IMHO). The salad dressing was fire! So were the fries. We got a half bottle of red wine and chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert, which were also good. The restaurant was packed, bustling, kind of chaotic, and quite the scene! It was a lot of fun. read more

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It's been a month and I'm still thinking about this steak. They did not skimp on the portions that's for sure but after a long day of sightseeing it was just what we needed. We got there 20 minutes after they opened and we waited a total of 1.5 hours to be seated but once we sat the service was quick and they were not rushing us at all. Would definitely recommend and come back! read more

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It's a set menu and there's only one main dish - steak. It starts with a salad - lettuce and walnuts. The dressing is a vinaigrette with mustard. Next, slices of steak with French fries. The sauce is what's famous here - also mustard-based. There are 2 rounds of meat and fries - they come around a second time offering more if you'd like. As I'm not a fan of mustard, I wasn't a fan of the salad or the steak. But, that's the way it is and I'm not giving 4 stars for this. Desserts and coffee are extra. The lemon tart was pretty good. The profiteroles were not too tasty. The chocolate cake was like a thick dense cake that wasn't too bad. Don't go hungry. We were served about 9 pieces of thinly sliced steak. Truthfully, it's not much. See the photos. So, 4 stars for too little food. read more

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I can see why people like Le Relais de l'Entrecôte, but I am not sure it fully lived up to the hype for me. I waited about 30 to 40 minutes, and since they only serve two rounds with very thinly sliced steak, the portion felt smaller than I expected. The famous green sauce was genuinely delicious and the best part of the meal, but I left undecided on whether the overall experience was really worth the wait. read more

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Steak Frites was one of our bucket list items for visiting France. Since this place was all over social media, we had to see if it was worth the hype. When we walked over the line was already so long that we didn't think we would make the first seating. We waited so long in line but luckily for us it seems we made the first seating. From the outside, it doesn't look too large, but I'm wondering if they had a dining area deeper in the back. The interior head sort of an old school feel to it. Also, I can't knock them on service. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Towards the end of the meal, they even came around asking if we wanted an extra complementary serving of steak and fries. On to the bad. Factoring in reputation, wait times and food quality, I unfortunately can't give them higher than a 2. The price is relatively affordable and the service keeps them higher than a 1 star but it's not enough to bring them to a 3. I do not exaggerate one bit when I say that this was literally the toughest steak that I've ever ordered at a restaurant, at least in recent memory. It was so tough and bland that we literally said no thanks to the seconds for steak initially. My friend felt so bad when he saw the shocked and almost sad look on our servers face that he accepted the seconds and we all played it off and followed along. We ended up getting the extra fries as well. I would have hoped that the green sauce would have helped but unfortunately not really. Had the service just been a little bad, I would easily have given them a 1/5. Maybe back before social media helped them blow up, they were in their prime and fantastic. But as for our experience, this place was definitely a bust. read more

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This restaurant came highly recommended by my brother's coworker, so we decided to give it a try during our time in Paris. During our first attempt, we naively showed up at around 6:30/7pm and were met with a (very) long line with an estimated 3-hour wait. Hard pass. For our second attempt, we "strategically" showed up 1.5 hours early and were maybe the 3rd or 4th party in line (although it wasn't long before the line made its way all the way down the block). It was kind of brutal standing in the cold for that long, so we decided to take 30-minute shifts in line while others in our party walked around/visited shops. As many have noted, there is only one item on their menu (excluding their wide variety of desserts and drinks): a salad and steak frites. I was initially shocked at how small the portion of steak was (you can tell I really did not do much research before showing up), but was pleasantly surprised to find that they serve a second round of meat + fries. Of note, you cannot change how your meat is prepared between the first and second round (my dad got medium-well which was quite dry; he requested medium for the second serving but that was unfortunately not possible). The restaurant gives a classic bistro vibe and is very packed (to be honest, the tables were almost uncomfortably close together - the party next to us could not exit their table unless a few people at our table stood up). The service was efficient and warm. Overall verdict? Good (the meat was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful), but certainly over-hyped and not worth a long wait. I'm glad I gave them a try, but I'm not sure I'll be back. read more

Yes, there is a long line, where we waited for about 45 min in on a Monday for dinner. I had not seen any reviews yet, so I went there blindly trusting my friend's recommendation. First off, I am a steak girl, since the wee ages of 8 years old. I gotta admit, when I first saw the steak, I was a bit skeptical. Especially since I've had not seen any pictures prior, it looked like "cafeteria" food at first. But then after a few bites, I realized what the hype was about. It was really good, and I would definitely come back or visit one of its many locations, when I get the chance. I also appreciate the no frills, no option, no thinking involved in ordering. As soon as you sit down, their question is medium or rare? And that's that. Concept, uniqueness, and execution all 9/10. read more

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A great Paris experience awaits for steak frites lovers at Le Relais de l'Entrecǒte. The line gets long around 6 with opening at 6:30pm, so arrive early. Inside, the place is lively and since they only serve one meal, (green salad, steak frites) all you need to do is tell them how you like your steak cooked. Don't miss the desserts which are made in house! The family who owns the place also has a vineyard, so you can sip while you sup! read more

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I debated whether it was worth waiting in line here, but surprisingly, we only waited about an hour and a half. The restaurant itself is very cramped, and unfortunately, the service left us feeling very uncomfortable. As an Asian group, we couldn't help but notice clear differences in how we were treated compared to the tables around us. Guests seated after us were served first, and we were consistently the last to receive our dishes. They serve steak in two portions, but ours didn't come out until every other table had already been taken care of. The staff smiled and were friendly to other customers, but when it came to us, they were noticeably cold and looked like serving us was a burden. As for the food: there's only 1 item on the menu: steak and fries. You start with a salad that is lightly dressed, and you can choose how the steak is cooked. The pepper sauce has a unique, curry-like flavor that's hard to describe. The fries were actually great and super crispy. Overall, I'd say the food is worth trying once for the experience, but the way we were treated definitely makes me not want to return. read more

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tl;dr the classic bistro vibe and polarizing butter-herb sauce highlight an otherwise mostly standard version of steak frites Steak frites is a quintessential French bistro dish, and few Parisian restaurants are as devoted to the craft as l'Entrecote. The original location was established by Paul Gineste de Saurs (himself born to a family of reputable wine producers) in Porte Maillot in 1959. Since the beginning, l'Entrecote offered only a single entrée: steak frites. Bucking tradition, Gineste de Saurs outfitted his dish with a Café de Paris sauce. L'Entrecote has since spun into three offshoots, each operated by the founder's children; Le Relais de l'Entrecote is one such branch, with its debut location in Saint-Germain-des-Pres. Here, diners are offered a trim pre-fixe menu: simple green salad dressed in a Dijon vinaigrette, sliced sirloin (served in 2 portions) with their signature sauce, and all-you-can-eat shoestring fries. Only for the optional dessert do patrons have any selection. Outside, a handful of tables sit underneath l'Entrecote's crimson awning. The interior is minimalistically French. The light wood-panelled walls are decorated with two-pronged lamps and antique posters advertising spirits. Each table is pressed to a red-upholstered half-booth and decked with a red tablecloth, a disposable paper table cover, and mustard-yellow napkins. The staff wear matching black dresses with white trim. We arrived at l'Entrecote just prior to the lunch service, and we faced a sizeable line. Luckily, our party just made the first wave of diners. The salad course was tasty, if not standard; the baguettes sported a delicious flavor and an excellent crisp. The steak was served pre-sliced with a heavy helping of sauce, while waitresses rounded, dropping off scoops of fries. The steak varied in texture from tender to stringy, and the flavor was forgettable. In contrast, the butter-based sauce was quite memorable, if not divisive. The herby mix quickly grew on me, but my sister was less keen on it. The fries ranged from chewy to perfectly crispy. Service was an efficient, well-oiled machine. Our bill was 60 euros, and we were left too full to consider dessert. Notably, a diner can opt for salad a la carte for just 2 euros if they don't want to commit to the whole steak frites meal. When we left, a queue trailed far down the block. While not worth a visit out-of-the-way or a lengthy wait, l'Entrecote is at least a solid and reputable option for steak frites. read more

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Instagram made me do it! There was a long line around the block ... must be awesome right? I think it's a bunch of people trying it because they see all the post on instagram which is why I went. I didn't think the food was worth the long line. Also, it's not unlimited serving of food as some post would make you think. You get like a second round of steak and fries. You're packed in like sardines. So much so, it might as well be categorized as family style because you're literally eating next to another family. read more

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Is it touristy? Yes. But for good reason. This place was fairly close to our hotel. We were coming back from doing some site seeing and noticed a long line to a restaurant. We were getting hungry so decided to stop in. We waited about 20-25ish minutes in line, not too bad considering the line was wrapped around the block once we finished eating. The sauce the steak comes with is delicious!! The desserts were yummy and fries served hot. I prefer restaurants that have a small menu because they really take their time preparing. Our server was lovely as well. Great personality and on top of everything. read more

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Amazing experience. Went here with two of my buddies and his girlfriend for his 21st birthday and was greatly impressed. I love the concept of the fixed menu that they have here offering a salad, bread, and steak frites. The service was amazing with them welcoming us and making his birthday very special. The ambiance is one that helps the environment of this place greatly as they open at 12:00 with a line already there to get in. People are lined up around the block to get in here. read more

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Waited about an hour late at night -- and honestly, I'd wait again just to have this meal. Yes, it's definitely hyped up, but the rave reviews are well deserved. The fries were phenomenal (and I'm pretty picky when it comes to fries). You're served twice, which is such a nice touch -- I left full and completely satisfied. The flavor was great, the sauce was perfect and the meat was tender -- 10/10! *The limoncello wasn't great* read more

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This is one of those places that you will not see advertised anywhere or pushed to you by the tourist industry but it is amazing. Service was great. Food was stunning. FYI its first come first served and the line was an hour long wait. It was raining and cold but worh the wait. There is no menu. Its a salad - lettuce walnuts and a mustard based dressing. Then Steak done to your desired wellness, fries and a secret sauce. The server will top up the steak and fries for no extra cost. Then you get a choice of deserts. We loved this place and if we ever come back will visit again read more

Going to Paris, we knew we wanted to do a steak and fries restaurant. We have heard mixed reviews and Le Relais is touristy but for the price we didn't care. We arrived about 7:30 on a Tuesday night in March and waited about 40 minutes but didn't seem that bad. The food was good, however, portions are small. You get a second round but each round is 3-4 slices of steak. A 3rd round would have been the perfect amount in my opinion, but I am accustomed to American portion sizes. I'm glad we did it once, for the price (35€) I think I rather just pay a bit more for a better steak somewhere else in the city. read more

My favorite meal of the trip. They only have one thing on the menu, so you know it's good. The steak was perfectly cooked. The sauce was amazing and I still dream about it. The fries!! Amazingly crispy. The salad appetizer was not my favorite and there was too much dressing on it. Ate a second serving to top it all off. Would recommend going for weekday lunch to avoid long waits. We also volunteered to sit outside to avoid getting hangry. read more

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This is a fun place to be for steak frites if you don't mind the line. For me. I am not a big fan of waiting for 2 hours - and this is not in Tokyo when you wait for top quality product. It is likely the price point and the fun part of being in a popular spot. The servers are extremely friendly and yes on enjoy had your salad and the steak frites they serve you another portion. Great experience but definitely not the best steak frites in Paris by far. Ambience is local French bistro vibe and super busy (given on a Monday night it was a 1 hour plus wait at 9pm. read more

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Service was terrible. Did not take food allergies seriously. Wouldn't confirm/deny common food allergy in the sauce. Served salad with nuts when asked for no nuts. Brought steak with mystery sauce even after using google translate to explain food allergy. Questioned if the sauce contained allergen & they literally said, we cannot tell you what is in or not in it. Ambiance is being crammed in on top of each other. Not enjoyable. read more

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Rating: 5.0 03/2022 My bestie heard about this place and of course we just have to try it. On our first night out in Paris, we sought after the location closer to the Champs Élysées. Unfortunately, the line was very long. We were very hungry after a day of doing tourist stuff so we didn't wait. About two days later we found ourselves with nothing to do and we stumbled upon this location but it was still closed and was going to open in 45 minutes and already, there were about two groups waiting ahead of us. Once open, I was glad we chose to dine inside because despite doing the whole French thing, eating outside facing the streets, the line of people waiting to get in, staring at you while you eat is just awkward. We sat at perfect spot, at a corner window. Restaurant: As most French brassieres or cafe, this restaurant is not very big nor spacious. They really packed the seats inside but there is also dining outside. The decor is very typical as well, lots of French art, flowers and light fixtures. The restroom is atleast at the same floor but again, its pretty cramped and only have one for each gender. Service: We were greeted by a lovely lady and she brought us to our table. She was kind to speak to us in fluent English. She seemed really excited to have us there and we picked up on that energy the entire evening. She told us how the dinner works, and right away she brought us drinks, and our meal soon followed. All the lady-servers where bustling in the entire restaurant in their cute black and white uniform, we watched in awe as we see them work. Food: We only came from one thing...matter of fact its the only thing they have on the menu. The one reason why people come from everywhere and wait in the long line outside: Steak avec Frites! Right away, a basket of baguettes arrived our our table, and with butter, it was a hit on our table. The salad was simple but with ample amount of crisp, fresh lettuce tossed in what I believe what tasted like a mustard-ish vinaigrette, topped with fresh walnuts. Not everyone in my party liked the dressing but enjoyed it very much. Then the nice server with huge platters of fries and steak! I was a bit crestfallen when I saw that the steak was drenched in sauce and they only give you like four little pieces. But you know what...."when in Paris" right??? The sauce was green in color and I believe I tasted hints of coconut and curry. It was good. We asked for medium steak, they were so tender and perfectly cooked I didn't even have to chew! Oh and the fries, oh la la... I have died and gone to fries heaven! They were thin, crispy and not at all oily! I was dipping it on the sauce from the steak and licking my fingers! Lol. I was so shocked when our server offered us another helping, and I said "oui!" with the quickness! To be able to enjoy another helping really hit the stop. I was so stuffed but I could not seem to stop shoving the fries in my mouth. But, I had to make room for dessert. We decided to go for broke and ordered the pati choux and the chocolate cake. Both were served with vanilla ice cream and just so heavenly good. So annoyed that we inhaled our food I can't find any pictures! Overall, this was such a wonderful experience. Yes, we waited in line but it was worth it. It has the ambiance, the mood, the vibe and definitely the food! The price point in pretty fair and standard for a plate of steak frites in Paris. I will definitely come back here again. Give it a try, dine inside or outside, you won't regret it. read more

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I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately do not understand the hype. After waiting in line for a while, we were excited to have a delicious meal. Firstly, expect to be packed in and seated with the tables touching each other. If you are sitting on the inside of the table you have to pull the table out to be able to stand up. They give you 3 options for the cook of the steak: rare, medium, or well done. The food looked good when served to us, but it truly had no flavor at all. I was very underwhelmed by the sauce and dish as a whole, even my friend with a pretty basic palette agreed that it was flavorless. They do come by and offer another portion of meat and fries, but at this point we just wanted to be done with the meal. If you are in Paris you can find much better food than this read more

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Food: 2/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Steak: 2/5 Salad: 3/5 I arrived 15 minutes before opening and waited in line for 45 minutes, excited because of the great reviews. I started with wine and salad, and everything was good up to that point. However, once I bit into my first piece of meat, I was really disappointed. I honestly don't understand what people like about this place. The quality of the meat was inferior, if I had to compare, even USDA Choice ribeyes from Vons are better. Almost every piece was chewy, and I had to spit out all but one. I won't be coming back. read more

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So the long line isn't much fun but once we were seated outside, we had great service and enjoyed the meal. It's a quiet street so we get to enjoy the warm summer evening. We shared a bottle of wine which is definitely the way to go. Then we started with the salad, which to be fair, is really your only option. They will accommodate a nut allergy. And they understand English well enough too. The unlimited steak and fries were a treat and really enjoyed both of them. The fries are a step above average and steak was tender with a great sauce. Come with an appetite. The desserts were also good. The best part? A very reasonable price for dinner in a city not known for value. Worth the visit! read more

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I first came to Relais de l'Entrecôte in 2013 at the recommendation of a friend. Over 10 years later on another trip to Paris, I had to return and it did not disappoint! The steak and fries, plus the delicious sauce, are still incredible! The service is fast. We got there at 6:10pm and there was already a line of approximately 15 people. By the time the doors opened at 6:30pm, there were about 50 people in line but still room for walk-in seating. By the time we left around 7:45pm, there was a long line out the door waiting to be seated. read more

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Came to Paris and heard about this restaurant that was going viral on Tik Tok so I had to try it. First let me just say that this restaurant is really popular and the wait time came be up to 2 hours to get inside to dine. I must say the line does moves pretty fast and the service was great also. The restaurant is okay in size and the can hold a lot of customers and service is pretty fast. Was it worth the hype IMO. No, it's a nice place to try but it not worth going once you been before. read more

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We went for a late dinner and started the queue around 8:30, waited less than an hour for our party of 4. There is a nearby cafe to have a drink, and creperie for a snack while someone holds place in line. We took turns taking time to explore the surrounding blocks. It's my second time, but chose different location in Paris. We had our 2 teenagers, who were equally happy with the medium rare and medium done steaks. The fries and salad always great. We indulged in each ordering dessert, which are large enough to share for 4. Overall an experience we love having together. read more

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10/10! Only one thing on the menu which is steak and fries and it's served with a small salad and bread before the meal! There's also a second serving that automatically comes with the entree and it's perfect. I loved everything about this place. I didn't try to the dessert but it seemed delicious! Will be back. It can get busy but you'll get seated right away and it's very community friendly so be prepared to be elbow to elbow. read more

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Emphatically would not recommend. I should've read about this place in advance, but it had a line of at least 50 ppl out the door for two nights, so we gave it a try. I can't imagine why people waited for hours for tasteless fries and a few slices of lukewarm steak drowned in tasteless sauce. Definitely a hard pass. Kids said it was comparable to a TV dinner. read more

Le Relais de l'Entrecôte is definitely an experience. The set menu starts with a walnut salad and bread--both were fine, but nothing particularly memorable. The real highlight was the steak frites. The sauce on the steak was flavorful, and the French fries were crispy and delicious. We got in line at 6:15pm for their 6:30pm opening, and there was already a long line ahead of us. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes to be seated. When it was time to sit, the space was so tight that the waitress actually had to move my table out of the way so I could get to my seat, and then slide it back into place--essentially locking me in. It was a little uncomfortable and made it tricky to get in and out. Inside, it was crowded and very loud, so it wasn't the most relaxing atmosphere. That said, our server was super nice, and the service was impressively fast once we were seated. Overall, it was a unique, high-energy dining experience--but I wouldn't be rushing to go back. If you're looking for lively and bustling, it's worth trying once, but if you prefer something quiet or spacious, I'd skip it. read more

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This is one of those places that would be really easy to just walk on past, but it might catch your eye from all the people there during lunch. When in another country, where are the locals eating? There are so many places in Paris for everyone to stop at for lunch, yet some are packed, and some are empty. Trust the locals. This is one of those places that is always packed. Perhaps you've seen something about it on social media as well. I would call this a hidden gem, but it's too popular for that. I will say, though, this is a must try when in Paris! Ok, so steak and fries, or, "steak frites," as the locals say, is a classic French dish, and it remains extremely popular to this day. This particular place has absolutely mastered it! Once you sit, you'll be given a salad right away. No menu. They'll ask for a drink choice, but no food menu. Why? This is all they serve. They do this dish so well, and it's so popular, it is the only thing they serve. So yeah, sit down, get your salad, which is made fresh, with walnuts, radishes, and a simple dressing. Then, the steak frites. The fries are perfectly crisp with excellent flavor. Not overly greasy, not heavy, and they even have a lightness to them. The steak is a generous portion, and covered with a fantastic homemade sauce. Literally, covered. It's heavy on the basil, almost like a pesto, but not the same. And that's it! steak and fries with some fantastic sauce (the French are known for their sauces, after all). And honestly, the initial portion is definitely enough, but they'll come by and offer you more for no extra cost, with plenty of sauce, my kind of place! They have multiple stations where they prepare the dish, so you can even watch as they make it. Truly simplistic, and absolutely fabulous! The restaurant itself is very nice, though we sat outside in their plentiful outdoor seating. The service was fantastic as well, and super friendly. We even spent maybe 20 or so minutes conversing with our waitress, practicing our French while she practiced her English. It was a fantastic time, and we will definitely be back next time we're in Paris. Which, actually, is very easy to do, given they are located in close vicinity to several metro stations, including immediately outside of the Vavin metro stop, and not far from the convenient Denfert-Rocherau stop. It is also a quick walk from Gare Montparnasse, and conveniently located just down the road from Les Catacombs. If you're looking for a fantastic, and very reasonably priced meal, this is a must try! read more

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DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! So Jordyn hit the nail on the head with her review! We waited over an hour and a half to get a table. Two points to add, service was poor and unfriendly, you feel extremely rushed, and ambiance would be close to Denny's or a low quality buffet. Second point (IF YOU'RE STILL GONNA GO THERE) don't go there hungry because it's advertised as kind of an all you can eat/multiple plates. I got 2 servings, each one had 3 small slices of steak which equated to about 7 ounces. The server just took my plate and that was that. I had to get something after dinner. Wasted 3 hours in Paris that would have been spent better anywhere else LITERALLY! This is coming from someone who spent almost 20 years in the restaurant industry. read more

I seriously think about this meal once a week since I first tried it three years ago! Before a trip to Paris, I was recommended this restaurant with very high praises. No reservations, a set menu with one item, but well worth the line! We actually lost track of time and ended up arriving a little before 9:30pm and there was a small line (maybe 20 minute wait). The restaurant has a cozy French bistro vibe. You receive bread and a starter salad with your meal. The real star of the show is the main dish - sirloin with the most amazing secret sauce and perfectly good pomme frites. The best part is you get a second helping when you finish! I cannot wait until I get to eat at Le Relais de l'Entrecôte again. A must try on your visit to Paris! read more

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Ambiance: This place is my favorite spot! Yes there is a long line but it is worth the wait. The space is pretty good and they can handle big parties. You can reserve and only show up. I went like 30 minutes before they open and there was such a long line. Service: The service was good. It is packed and busy but they are fast with the food and gives a lot of refills on steak and fries yum! Food $$: They have coke and wine haha. I would recommend that when it comes to the bread, streak, and frites! So good it melts in your mouth Audience: Solo Trip [X] Family Friendly [X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: Come 30 minutes before they open! Very viral and popular read more

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So we walked miles to find this place. We got there at about 7 and a small line had formed on the right side of the restaurant because only one lady was seating people. This place holds a lot of people, so it takes time for everyone to get seated. We were seated on kind of an end of a row, next to a station. We were kind of lucky I'd say because at least we weren't crammed in the middle of two strangers like our neighbors and their neighbors were. In fact, one party of 2 were shown their seats near us and they ended up not wanting to get seated there because it was too squishy. The hostess literally drags the table to the side so one person can slide in and then she pushes the table back, locking you in. Haha. It's kind of ridiculous. There is a drink menu, but everyone is served the same food. In fact, I think everyone on the table should order the same rareness too because I don't think the waitresses differentiate the rareness between individuals on the same table. We ordered medium and got rare/ medium rare. Which is fine. I was surprised some French people ordered well done with no sauce. The sauce is like a magical herby butter sauce that is delicious with the fries or bread. I like it, but it seems a little plain to get steak frites sans sauce. Everyone is also served a simple walnut salad. I think the salad is just as delicious as the steak, but that might just be me. So after you finish your salad, the waitress will come by with a plate of sliced steak and fries, once you finish round one, she will come back and serve the rest of your steak and more hot fries. Some people said no to round 2. I don't think they realize it's included.... This would be a 5 star experience for me, but I thought the steak was a bit chewy and I didn't like that we were packed in like sardines with tables literally dragged around trapping customers in their seats. Would I be back? Probably, but now I know to either go early to get seated at the better tables or ask to be seated at a better table. read more

Arrived 5mins before it opened for lunch. Line had formed, 10 party deep, but got seated right away. After seated, 2 questions were asked: how would you like your steak? what would you like to drink? A simple salad (mustard based dressing) & Baguette were served right away. Then a plate of steak (already sliced), fries and gravy, followed. Fries were thin and crispy, steak was standard, and I like the gravy (I realized not everyone likes the gravy). When we thought we're done, our server came again replenishing our steak & frites!! They have quite a selection of desserts, but we were too full to try. Overall, worth a try, service was great, restaurant has that vintage-y Parisian feel. read more

Yes, this is a touristy place to get steak frites, and even can be considered a small chain. There's even a location in NYC! But even with all that, the experience is so unique and the food so solid that there's absolutely nothing wrong with putting this on your itinerary. We came on a rainy Monday night and there was still about a half hour line to get in. Once you do get in though, things move incredibly fast, thanks to their minimal menu and setup. As soon as you're sat you're asked if you like your steak medium or rare, and a small salad is served to you. Sorry well-done people, Paris will not accommodate your waste of good meat. Since their menu is literally just steak and fries, it doesn't take long for your food to come out. While I got mine rare, it didn't have the toughness you might expect from undercooked meat. It cut and chewed easily, and of course was helped by that famous herby butter sauce. The fries were terrific - almost felt like elevated McDonald's fries, which is honestly pretty high praise. And of course, once you finish your first plate, you get presented with a second. It was fun surprising my wife with that. We also got a chocolate cake dessert to celebrate our first night in town. The inside is always busy and the decor makes it feel like a classic Parisian restaurant because...well, that's what it is. Don't worry if you're mostly an English speaker, with a non-existent menu it's super easy to get by. A fun spot I'd recommend to anyone flying in. read more

My third time with this chain, third different location. First of all, yum! We love a good steak and butter. Fries are delicious, can't go wrong with the salad with walnuts as well. We showed up about ten minutes before open and still waited for around an hour. It is definitely worth it. Service is quick, but I do remember it very differently from my first experience in Bordeaux. They decide how much steak you're served instead of bringing you the steak. My fiancé wanted a third portion, as they only served us 3-4 pieces in two portions, and the waitress told him no. In Bordeaux I was given the entire plate of steak and I got to decide when I was done. But we accepted defeat easily and went on and finished our frites. About ten minutes later we asked the waitress for the check, she brought it and then disappeared for another ten minutes. Here's why they lost a star in my book- as she comes out to drop off salads to another table, my fiancé says to her "when you have a moment we're ready to check out" and she snapped at us as she served the table next to us. I do not speak French but it was aggressive and somewhere along the lines of telling us to wait because can't we see she's helping someone else? That's fine. I work in the service industry too, don't work in service if you're easily pissed off by two Americans asking to pay you to leave. I find this theme common in this restaurant as I also had a nasty interaction with a waitress at the New York location when I asked her a question about the service. Other waitresses seemed sweet. Hostess was lovely. My standards are not ultra high and unmeetable, but I don't expect someone to snap on my husband when he's telling you to take your time! Truthfully I would go 3.5 stars but the steak and fries are worth 5. Service was a 2. read more