Lovely lunch with a dozen oysters , 3 each from four locations) , and fish soup. A nice 25cl Chablis with the oysters , a Duval with the soup. The olive oil/pepper toast was great with the fish Small place with perhaps space for 20. Great service in French or English or I guess Italian. Helpful on oyster selection and advice on sequencing. Name is a bit odd but you can't see the sign at present , only the oysters and seafood in the window. Now my fav oyster stop on left bank read more

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Not only were these the largest and meatiest oysters I have ever had, they had one of the BEST smoked salmon I've ever eaten. They were so nice and helpful in choosing the best sampling of oysters from different French regions. We could really taste the differences We over ordered thinking that the "small" oysters would be tiny... none of them were small haha They don't serve mignonette or hot sauce ... just a bit of lemon and they don't recommend using it (we did on a few of them) So good and so fresh tho you can enjoy them plain Outstanding This place is TINY TINY TINY (maybe 4 or 5 tables) so I do not recommend it for groups more than 4 unless you want to take up the whole place (which would probably be a fun experience in itself) We lucked out on walking in but unless you make a reservation You'd probably have to wait a bit to enjoy this great establishment Highly recommend read more

Opium la Cabane - A feast ! - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Amazing oysters and salmon, nice chef provided great recommendations. Highly recommended read more

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After yearning for oysters through a good portion of Europe, we finally landed on some good ones here. And as good as the oysters were, our service was even better! Our waiter was outstanding. So good we would follow him to any restaurant he went to! We sat outside and the ambiance was wonderful. read more

We were walking by and saw oysters in the window and decided to pop in. Super tasty very large oysters that as others have said needed no sauce. The proprietor suggested we try one from each region and go around and around and it helped to really discern the difference between each. Also had the bread with thinly sliced bacon which matched perfectly. Plus champagne of course! read more

Opium la Cabane - Oysters, bread w thinly sliced bacon - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Best place for oysters I have ever been in my life! Outstanding quality and service! The place is small so make sure to book ahead you will not regret it!! read more

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Best oysters I've ever eaten! Fish soup was excellent! Smoked salmon was delicious. Can't wait to return!

Love love love this seafood joint! I like it as much as l'Huîtrerie Régis, they both served the freshest oysters m, shrimps and sea snails, but Opium also has the hit fish soup which I absolutely love! Highly recommend! read more

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A great place to enjoy high-quality oysters from all over the coast of France. It is a place for oysters and shrimp. Fish soup is also great. Limited choice of wine but enough diversity that you can truly enjoy. I love it. read more

Food, service and ambiance were great. Fresh oysters , lovely wine. Great place to walk to for lunch and some great oysters .

This was the Best Restaurant we dined in in Paris rehabs it was my favorite. The oysters were incredibly fresh and delicious maybe some of the best I have had. The smoked salmon and shrimp were absolutly outstanding and I have never had something similar. insane quality and the owner is very passionate about what he does. Moreover, something I have to mention is the garlic white sauce that comes with shrimp is something out of this world. with perfect balance fatty, acidic and just right compliment with seafood. Overall I had the best dining experience in Paris at this little gem. Although its not super fancy, but its defiantly a must try when in Paris. read more

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The best oysters I've ever had. Great service, fun times, good wine. Don't forget to try the sea snails too!!

This wonderful small slice of heaven in a true Jem. Super fresh items served with love and respect. We had a taste of everything and the owner picked out a dozen mixed oysters for us. You cannot go wrong here. read more

If I could give this place 500 stars, I would. The absolute best oyster bar I have ever been to and most likely will ever be at. Paris is the most magical place and when you grew up loving the book, "A Moveable Feast" by Ernest Hemmingway, it will become more magical when you walk into the coolest little oyster bar. My husband and I were there on our honeymoon and we even got a lesson on how to properly shuck oysters. Our waiter was so knowledgeable about oysters and the differences in taste depending on region. Overall, an AMAZING experience. Food and wine and service could not BE BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I'm a bit ashamed to say, but I did not know the proper technique and information to eat and savor oysters. The owner here gave a brief lesson on technique and made the dinner that much more enjoyable. (My taste buds definitely thanked me) Also ordered the smoked salmon, not a huge fan of other smoked salmon dishes I have had but wa-wa-wee-wa this was a damn tasty smoked salmon. Good curated wine selection offered to go with the meal. Small restaurant, if in Paris and looking for fresh Oysters and a friendly host, this is a must stop. read more

Opium la Cabane - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

The best oysters that I ever had. The waiter was patient and knowledgeable about oysters. Th oysters were fresh and juicy and no other toppings were needed. Also, the butter for the bread was delicious. I would go here again if I am ever in Paris again. read more

Great food, great wine and great service. If you're in Paris and enjoy seafood, I definitely recommend this place.

One of the classist delicious venues ever ! Amazing Fresh Mussels. salmon ,Shrimp, and soup ! Too full for the tiramisu!

Small and unassuming place but have great selection of seafoods. Highly recommend their boulots read more

Opium la Cabane - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

I had a great experience here on my last night in Paris. We walked in for a lighter dinner at around 9:30 and were promptly seated by a very nice woman. She went on to talk about what their specialties were and what not to miss. What drew us in we're the oysters, so we ordered a dozen and let the chef pick a mix of different types along with a bottle of champagne. By he end of it, we also ordered the seafood platter, bread with lardon, and 4 more oysters. It was a memorable meal, I would definitely recommend and come back here myself. read more

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The food was terrific, both men that served us were kind and very helpful. The oysters were phenomenal and the tiramisu is the best that I've ever had. read more

We went to Opium la Cabane during our stay in Paris last summer. It is a very small and simplistic place (around 5 tables) that had the best oysters I have tried. Some of them were almost the size of my hand!! They were extremely fresh, and the gentleman serving us taught us how to properly eat them. We also tried the sea-snails which were fabulous. This place is definitely on my list of restaurants to go back to when we come to Paris again. read more

Opium la Cabane - 3 different grades of oysters - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Calling all oyster lovers!! Please come here and you will be blown away. The menu is very small and only in french but the nice guy helped going through each item! They only have wine, oysters, and some cold seafood. I got the trio taster that came with shrimp, sea snails, and smoked salmon. All three were fantastic. When the oysters came, they looked so fresh!! The server was very knowledgeable and told us how to eat oysters. This is the first time I have ever eaten oysters with out lemon or anything on it! He told us that the Lemon takes away the oyster taste and it really does. The oysters were also fantastic without it. They were so naturally salty and sweet. I'm def coming back before I leave Paris! read more

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Pascal was a perfect host and the oysters were amazing. He explained the varieties and we left feeling like we leaarned something about the area as well as had a fantastic meal. If you love oysters this has to be on your lIst. read more

Opium la Cabane - Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

If you love fresh oysters this is a must while in Paris! They also off other amazingly fresh seafood. It's tiny, but we got there just as the ooened so we got a table quickly. The waiter Fateh was amazing. He is fluent in 5 languages so chances are he can answer any questions you may have. Do talk to him before you order as his knowledge of oysters is like a sommelier to wine. Speaking of which his knowledge of the wines they offered was excellent. I wish I had discovered it sooner, I would have been there everyday if I had! read more

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Upon discovering La Cabane, and the owners knowledgeable advice and top shelf products, I went 4 times in 3 weeks. Yes, it's that's good. Be sure to get the incredibly tasty appetizer plate before the oysters. They have the sweetest shrimp, homemade mayo, and incredibly delicious "bulots". Come by yourself, come with a friend. Even if your friend says they don't eat oysters, you do and you don't want to miss it. Tell Pascal and Veronica I said Bonjour! read more

Best oysters I've ever had! We let the waiter pick an assortment and we're not disappointed. The restaurant is small, clean, and minimalistic and the waitstaff is attentive and friendly. This is a great stop for a quick snack and a glass of wine! Definitely recommend. read more

Opium la Cabane - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

This place has an amazing selection of oysters. I am a big fan of oysters specially when they are freshly shucked on arrival and served beautifully with nothing but a wedge of lemon. The owners here are lovely people and they speak great English. This place is an oyster bar that serves fresh oysters daily. They have a few nice cold meats besides oysters and home made tiramisu. They have a very small selection of wines to complement the oysters. If oysters are not your thing don't bother going here. This is a Mecca for oyster lovers and you won't be disappointed. I will come back here in a heartbeat for fabulous oysters when in Paris. read more

Opium la Cabane - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

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I found this place on Yelp and all of the reviews are accurate. The seafood is incredibly fresh and delicious. The oyster bar itself is tiny without many tables but totally worth the wait if you have one. The owners are a husband & wife team. They are friendly, helpful and warm. I highly recommend eating here in Paris. read more

Opium la Cabane - Excellent fresh seafood. It's very small & intimate with just a few tables and excellent service. - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Amazing!!! had the most wonderful lunch. Ten stars at least or the food and the brilliant service. we did not want to leave.

On a recent trip to Paris, my lovely wife and I planned to visit Notre Dame cathedral and vowed to climb the 387 steps to the top of the South Tower, regardless of the sometimes horrendous wait times outside. As luck would have it, we arrived on a beautiful October morning with a wait time of under 45 minutes. Bon chance! Our reward for that wonderful experience came with another planned destination, Opium La Cabane. Since I absolutely love oysters, it is a month with an "R" and those oysters come from Normandy, it is a relatively short walk from Notre Dame to the Saint Germain-des-Pres district on the Rive Gauche. After winding our way through some gorgeous Parisian streets, we found Opium and were promptly seated in the front window seat by the warm and friendly chef, who thankfully spoke English but who also was happy to engage in some French conversation with two Americans in Paris. We ordered two glasses of champagne as we looked over the menu. On the chef's recommendation, I asked him to choose four each of today's oysters, being particularly interested in the lovely pousses en claires (the speciality). My wife, not being an oyster eater, opted for the smoked salmon plate. These were, hands down, the best oysters I've ever seen or eaten, and I grew up on the East coast eating them every chance I could get. The chef also showed me that the adductor (where the oyster is attached to the shell) acan be carefully removed and tastes like a sweet scallop, something I'd never done but will from now on. These combined East Coast brininess with West Coast melon-like flavor with a finish of sweet butter. Oyster nirvana! The smoked salmon was delicious as well, smooth and buttery, and served with pink peppercorns, cherry tomatoes and multi-grain bread. Both of our plates were cleaned. The owner happened in as we were finishing and offered me a beautiful No. 2 pousse en claire which looked to me to be about 1/3 of a cup in size, but I had to decline as it would have put me in an oyster coma. A wonderful experience all around, and one we'll definitely repeat should we find ourselves in Paris again. Merci, Opium! read more

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Outstanding little oyster and seafood hole in the wall place. The owner is friendly and was very helpful in orienting us in how to actually detach an oyster from its shell. We've had oysters from the around the world and were delighted to get to know the oysters from Brittany and Normandy that have a unique, fresh, briny, essence of the ocean flavour. We also had delicious smoked salmon, shrimp, sea snails (very special!), and a lovely traditional seafood soup. They also serve a unique champagne that is well worth trying. read more

Opium la Cabane - A unique smoked salmon from Scotland, plus delicious sea snails. - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

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Simply put... an experience not to be missed! This quaint, 5 table little slice of ouster aficionado heaven provided everything you could want from such a restaurant. Our server and ouster curator for the afternoon, Fateh, was as knowledgeable and accommodating as can be. He made the restaurant seem alive with his passion for his craft. Get yourself to this gem of a restaurant anytime you find yourself even remotely in the area! read more

Opium la Cabane - It's not just the oysters that will blow your mind, but the smoked salmon was as good as you'll have. - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

This is one of my favorite restaurant in Paris. Oysters were great. The smoked salmon was the best I have ever had. The white bacon on toast was very special. Fateh was super friendly and helpful. He speaks English as well so that helps a lot. I will definitely cone back to this restaurant next time I'm in Paris. Small restaurant. Maybe 6 tables. So make a reservation to save you time. read more

we loved it, tiny and charming place with about five tables and standing room for two or three people by the street in a very happening neighborhood. we did chefs choice on oysters and they were huge and awesome. also had delicious snails and salmon. will definitely go back on my next trip! read more

Opium la Cabane - the owner and the chef who shucks all night ;) - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

French oysters are the best and this is a "must visit" place in Paris for oysters. The atmostphere is quaint and modern. A nice little escape from the bustling rue dauphine. Pascal is very friendly, informative and passionate about food and wine. I am forever grateful of this place for giving me the experience of the Pousse en Claire oyster. It is in my opinion, the best oyster I've tried (better than Belon). Pascal is one of the only people to have them available, as they are rare and difficult to cultivate. I am looking forward to my next visit. Best of luck to you, M. Pascal. read more

Opium la Cabane - Pousse en Claire = my favorite oyster I've ever eaten. No vinaigrette or lemon needed! - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

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This place is fantastic. Fresh selection of oysters, excellent wine pairings. The owner is on the floor making recommendations and helping guests. This is a gastronomic gem. read more

Opium la Cabane - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

Tiny little hole in the wall. We had no wait. The guys working the bar were super nice and carefully explained the menu and wine. We opted for the mixed oyster player and a sampler of prawn, snails, and smoked salmon. Oysters tasted super fresh. Overall, seafood was on point. read more

Opium la Cabane - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75

It would difficult to give anything but 5 stars at this gem. It is a small restaurant but it adds to the dining experience as you get one on one time with the owner. We came just for a quick dozen oysters but ended up shutting the restaurant down. The owner is a delight and quick with a joke. He speaks very good English and will tell you about the variety of oysters and how they're graded and help you pick a variety for you to try. They offer Italian food options as well as a variety of seafood (shrimp, salmon, sea snails) and the recipes are ones handed down. Save room for the homemade tiramisu. Once our friends arrive, we're taking them here. read more

Great little oyster house in Paris. Wide selection and the server is very knowledgable. Fresh and tasty, if you have an oyster jones in Paris, this is a great place read more

Opium la Cabane - Menu selection - Seafood Near Me - Paris, 75