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    MELT OBERKAMPF

    4.6 (46 reviews)
    PriceySteakhouses, Barbeque, American
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    The entry area where you wait in line to order at the counter.  The menu is on the wall.
    Robin S.

    Ok, this review is from someone who grew up on south central Texas style BBQ. I HAD to try Melt while visiting Paris recently and have to say I walked away a bit disappointed. The ambiance still had the class of Parisian vibes but added some of the rustic qualities from Texas. It was nice. . The service was quick and they were very responsive and kind. My disappointment came with the flavor of the bbq. The brisket had an awesome texture and was moist, as were the ribs BUT they lacked a depth of smoky flavor to them both. They reminded me of a meat cooked in an oven and not with a smoker as is the style in TX. IMO they didn't come close to the Lockhart style of BBQ. I also wish they would've had more of the traditional sides offered.

    Jenn L.

    So delicious!!! We had tri tip, brisket, and beef rib and for sides smashed potatoes and beans! We absolutely loved the beef rib and brisket ... they were so tender that it just MELTed oh, also I really enjoyed the Paloma Service was great! Friendly staff ... I know tip isn't as customary in France as it is in US but we just had to because it was well deserved! Ambiance was lively! The place was super packed even at 9:00 pm on Wednesday. There was a very short wait for when we got there but well worth the wait for such delicious food!

    Courtnie C.

    I can see where Melt gets its name--the food melted in my mouth! I was truly surprised to find such excellent BBQ in France. The smash chili cheese was our favorite, and I enjoyed the brisket immensely. My husband loved the half smoked chicken. It's a very busy place where you order at the counter, take a number, and then find a seat while they bring the food to you. Paying the bill at the end via the app makes it easy to split costs in a group. Highly recommend!

    Kenny C.

    We were craving BBQ when we got to Paris and were surprised to see this place close to our hotel (the restaurant has connections to Pecan Lodge in Dallas). The place is pretty small inside but we were able to get a table quickly. We ordered a variety of items off of the menu and everything tasted fine although the meats were a bit dry. Keep in mind that certain meats sell out pretty quickly and get taken off the menu throughout the day. Overall, this place hit the spot - the service deserves a shout out too!

    Pork spare ribs with a side of their delicious smashed potatoes.

    Real smoked flavor. I had their spareribs with a side of smashed potatoes with their creamy topping. I highly recommend.

    Chili cheese fries and ribs
    Sophia S.

    Melt has hands down the best Texas bbq in Paris. The meat is always well smoked and falls right off the bone. The bbq sauce is tangy and delicious and the chili cheese fries are a better quality take on the usual dish with chili made with bbq brisket. The service is pretty good, though you do have to order at the counter before finding a place to sit. The vibes of the restaurant are exactly what you would expect from a bbq restaurant, rustic and casual.

    Eric D.

    What's Melt? Well, it's a Texas BBQ that's as big as a computer from the 1980s, where masterful meats are slowly smoked (up to 15 hours) under the attuned nostrils of owners Jean and the two Pauls, going on to tantalize XXL appetites as the meat truly falls right off the bone. In the dining room decorated with hanging plants and vintage light wood tables and chairs, people devour the tender meats (pork ribs, beef ribs, pulled pork, the legendary brisket) with their bare hands. And for those who might be tired these great classics, the house has its specials as well. The night we went an incredible beef picanha (or rump) made an appearance, smoked for two hours and still incredibly bloody. To go with it, there's a creamy Mexican salad of corn, avocado, feta, cilantro and lime, and an opulent corn bread, followed by a perfect dark chocolate and pecan cookie for dessert

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    Colette S.

    I don't know how many people reviewing this place have actually had "Texas BBQ" in Texas, but I have driven many miles for the cause. My guy tells me that burnt ends were as good as Pecan Lodge in Dallas, but we were there at 9pm on a Friday, which is unheard of in Texas. He's excited to try the brisket next time. As a vegetarian, this place is way better than anywhere in Texas. There are a load of sides that don't have bacon mixed in *cough, Pecan Lodge mac n' cheese, cough* Cauliflower puffs sound gross but are really tasty, and the fries and slaw plus potato salad means a whole veggie meal. Plus there's wine, which is very nice! They also have Dr Pepper, which was my test for just how Texan this place was. Service was friendly, even to a vegetarian, which has gotten me the stinkeye in Lockhart...

    Beef brisket sandwich, DELICIOUS
    Craig S.

    Texas BBQ done CORRECT! Fine, let's start by framing this with a bit of history, who doesn't love history? I've been in Paris for 10 years. When I first arrived I was starved for BBQ and honestly the only place you could get a plate of bbq'd meat was at Planet Hollywood, yes, I know, sad. Fast forward six years and you had a place called Blue's BBQ that offered up great BBQ but alas they had a poor location and eventually closed a few months ago. Meanwhile you also had a restaurant called Beast open and if you've been there, you know the place, while serving 'ok' bbq, fails in their sides dishes, beer selection, technique for ordering and finally fails in presentation of the food itself. Enter the newest contender, Melt. I had a chance to eat there last night with four friends and it was fantastic. When you arrive, you walk to the counter and place an order. Hanging on the wall are the different meats, sides and drinks. The star of the show at Melt is 100% their beef brisket which is claimed to be cooked for 15 hours. For us, we all ordered the same thing, beef brisket sandwiches, hot links, slaw and roasted corn on the cob. Unlike the aforementioned beast, the plate arrived with excellent presentation. The food itself was delicious. The meat on the sandwich was served in a large portion size and accompanied with pickled onions, pickle slices and jalepenos. We had both wine and beer and were definitely not disappointed. The beer they offered was called Pelican and was light and refreshing. Wine was of the Cote de Rhone variety and was a great match for the smokey bbq. Finally we had a chance to meet Jeff, the man from Texas who is responsible for the delicious smoked brisket. Great guy with a passion for BBQ and will to talk shop when he had a free moment. Hands down this is the best BBQ you will find in Paris France, no question.

    Jasmin S.

    Great barbecue in Paris with amazing sauce. Not much of a wait if you come around opening and service is fast. I had the beef brisket on a roll and didn't need to add extra sauce..the meat was just like back home. Try the lemon curd dessert and the cauliflower parmesan balls!

    This is just like Texas brisket. It's good.
    Scott D.

    Paris, France meets Paris, Texas (or Dallas or Austin or etc) just as polite as a Texan. Only difference is in the strength of the Euro over the USD. But same price, same food.

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    Doesn't have French fries. Needs to be a bit more qualitative, especially for that price !

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    Awesomeeeee my boy jeff from Dallas Tx outchea doing special things. Food was awesome. Customer service was perfect.

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    Authentic BBQ; brisket was as good as it gets (even vs. US competition); worth the trip.

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    Found this restaurant while walking through Paris. As a Texan I can say this is real B-B-Q. Great customer service!

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    I don't know how many people reviewing this place have actually had "Texas BBQ" in Texas, but I have driven many miles for the cause.

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    Freddy's BBQ - Menu

    Freddy's BBQ

    4.8(6 reviews)
    1.5 kmEtienne Marcel/Montorgueil, 2ème

    What a cute place! My husband and I were staying at a flat next door and passed Freddy's every time…read morewe came and went, and on our last night in Paris we decided to go ahead and give them a try because we appreciate good BBQ and were curious to try it in France. We each got the combo platter that allowed us to try multiple meats and sides, and I have to say that I was extremely impressed with the meat. Especially the brisket, a particular favorite of mine when it comes to BBQ. The mac and cheese was a solid side, but the coleslaw was underwhelming. As Americans, yes, we expect large portions. I've been to Europe often enough to manage those expectations pretty well, so I was also pleased when we each reached a comfortable stopping point and were able to get takeaway boxes for our leftovers. I know it's traditionally trés gauche to take leftovers from French restaurants, but I was happy to see that the trend is catching on. After all, not wasting food is a good thing, is it not? We carried those leftovers all the way to Amsterdam the next day--that's how much we wanted to finish them. We opted to sit in the terrace seating that has a suspended plank for a table so that we could people watch Rue St. Denis, a busy street in this arrondissement. It's in a great neighborhood that was vibrant and full of life, even in the wake of the pandemic. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who would like to try good Texas style BBQ in the middle of Paris.

    We were visiting from Texas and our apartment was right next door and we decided to give Freddy's a…read moretry after a week of French cuisine. Since we are from Texas we had low expectations but we were wrong. Freddy's BBQ Serves excellent BBQ THAT WOULD COMPETE WITH ANY IN Texas Or Tennessee! The brisket was perfectly smoked, tender and juicy! The pulled pork was fantastic and the ribs were solid! We had all the sides and loved them The two pitmasters are trained and from Texas and Oklahoma So you know they know what real BBQ is!

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    Upstairs is so pretty!

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    The Beast

    The Beast

    3.7(90 reviews)
    0.8 kmRépublique, Arts & Métiers/Rambuteau, 3ème
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    Finding good BBQ in Paris is one of my quests. The Beast is a a good BBQ place to eat with great…read moredrinks, including craft beers and very rare bourbons. Prices range from 9-24 Euros ($11-27 US) for the meats, 4-5 Euros ($5-6 US) for the sides, and a lunch menu of 15 Euros ($17) for a meat, side and drink, it's a good deal for the best BBQ I've had in Paris. The first time I went, I had the pork ribs with a side of greens, and a beer. the pork ribs were tender in the center, but dry on the end, needing the delicious tomato based BBQ sauce to moisten the meat. The beef brisket was excellent, with a wonderful peppercorn crust, nice smoke, and juicy meat, good enough to eat without any sauce at all. The greens weren't bad, with plenty of pork goodness, but they needed salt and heat to make them better, unfortunately Parisian taste is not known for having any tolerance for spice, so sneak in some hot sauce if you want to perk up this side, or take it home and doctor it up. The pickles and pickled onions were excellent, with a crisp texture and vinegary bite. The baked beans were the best side I tasted, with a smokey tomato base, just slightly sweet. The decor reminds you that the owner spent some time in Texas, but fortunately there were no chainsaws in sight :)

    Wow! I'm glad I came here. I've never been to Texas but I've always wanted Texas BBQ, never…read moreimagined I'd be eating it in Paris lol. First off Tom our server was awesome at explaining the history of the restaurant and the variety of the menus and drinks.The brisket is so tender and different from the brisket in California and so was the pulled pork and chicken. The sides of pickles and onions we're so flavorful that they changed the course of the dry meats into something magical. Our server then gave us a free plate of sausages and baby ribbs to sample and I must admit that the ribs we're the best I ever ate! I wish I would have ordered them first. I highly recommend someone from the states to come eat at The Beast to get their BBQ fix

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    The Beast - Biggest bourbon bar in Paris! 65 different types.

    Biggest bourbon bar in Paris! 65 different types.

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    Carbón

    Carbón

    3.9(9 reviews)
    0.7 kmMarais Nord, 3ème, Marais

    Tasty Italian with friendly staff. We were not very hungry…read morebut we enjoyed the food a lot!

    This place was amazing. French gastronomy done superbly. Take note that everything here is cooked…read moreon fire, no stoves, no ovens, hence the name, Carbon. When you walk in you get a wonderful waft of that charcoal. Off the beaten path in a little corner on Charlot. Everyone was very kind and spoke English which was great. I definitely recommend you make reservations because it fills up fast. It's a small place and the tables are close to each other but I didn't mind the coziness. On to the food: -the scallop - it's just one scallop cooked in the shell in a delicious cream sauce over hay? Anyway, delicious! The sauce was to die for and we sopped with up with our toasty bread. -the carrots - charred carmelized carrot over charred carrot purée with charred carrot chips and sprigs of dill. This had the perfect touch of spice and smokiness and was delicious. -the duck - barbecued with a nice demi glace, charred quince and a cauliflower foam. Very good but they either need sharper knives or cook it a little less. This was a bit tough but still so good and you could tell it was of very good quality. Regardless, I would order it again and again. -Cynar cocktail - mezcal with charred grapefruit. Was a tad bitter and tart but went really well with the meal. This little place also has the the best little speakeasy in Paris with the sweetest mixologist ever. And she has the best taste in music! It's small and dark and the perfect place to have cocktails before and after your meal. Here are the drinks we had: -Paloma de la casa - a refreshing, citrusy mezcal drink. So satisfying. -daiquiri de La Niña - very sweet, not really my cup of tea but my friend enjoyed it. A lot of good looking people with good vibes. Will definitely be back.

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    FLESH - Restaurant Flesh

    FLESH

    4.0(68 reviews)
    3.3 kmSaint-Georges, 9ème
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    We stumbled upon this cozy restaurant after striking out at the nearby Pink Mamma (we went an hour…read moreand a half before closing and they were fully booked for tables of two!). We're glad that we ended up eating here. The meal was delicious and reasonably priced, and the service was friendly (tres gentil) and took mercy on our meager French skills by conversing with us mostly in English. The steak was superb, although I'd caution American visitors that medium rare in France (and in Europe more generally) tends to be on the rare side. The fries were equally scrumptious, and it's harder to pull off a good crisp on a relatively thick-cut potato. Finally, my wife's ribs were very good, and were more refined than is typical of American-style barbecue, which looks a little messier and has a smokier flavor. Great place for dinner before seeing a show at the nearby Moulin Rouge!

    Last night in Paris and forgot to make reservations for a Saturday night, so what to do. Start…read morelooking for a steak house and hope for the best. After a brief and incredibly lucky search this popped up, Flesh, and with an opening for 8pm. Good luck trying to score a steak dinner in Manhattan on a Saturday night with zero reservations. That aside, we were sitting in the oldest bar in Europe and confirmed our reservation not knowing what we were getting into with very little homework done on the place. After a couple of drinks and wandering through Paris we grabbed a light lunch hoping tonight's dinner was just what we were looking for. A short Uber ride through some very narrow streets we arrived on a one way street that seemed to be the up and coming neighborhood for food and drinks. Once inside we were not seated in the best spot but to their credit this place was tiny, as most hole in the wall restaurants are in this city. After a short wait drinks were served and our orders taken. The place seemed to me to be a sort of upscale BBQ joint, with of course good beers and mixed drinks along with wine. The staff were young and energetic and on point with any questions or requests. Keep this is mind, your in Paris so there really isn't such a thing as a cheap meal, but if you find the right place it's worth every dollar. Anyway my girl and I both ordered steaks with taco starters and delicious sides. All told $175 for one app, two entrees and four drinks. Yes this was probably the most expensive upscale BBQ place we've been to, but both left with a belly full of very yummy food. Thank you to the staff and cooks for a last meal in Paris.

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    MELT OBERKAMPF - steak - Updated May 2026

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