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    The Beast

    3.7 (90 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican, Barbeque
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Good for groups

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    The Beast's brisket.
    Juan U.

    The food is delicious, the place is great and the staff is super friendly. I highly recommend The Beast for anyone looking for some delicious smoked meats in Paris. They really do go all out with the whole American feeling, from the presentation to the ornamentation. Keep in mind they take reservations for groups of 6 or more, so if your group is smaller then I highly recommend you get there some time before 19h30 or you will not find a table. The price / food quality ratio is spot on. Portions are normal Parisian size, so some people may think them small but for our group it was perfect, as it also left room for their delicious buttermilk biscuits. A couple of people even left with a food baby feeling, so I'd say that's a big plus for The Beast. Loved it. Would definitely come back. Can't recommend enough.

    This display of cutlery made me thirsty for orange juice for some reason.
    Joel H.

    I smoke meats myself, and this brisket was easily one of the better briskets I have eaten. They use oak to smoke all their meats. They serve BBQ sauce, but the meat does not need any sauce. The mac and cheese was very good, but such a large amount, I couldn't finish it. The mashed potatoes were also very good. They tasted just like the ones I make at home. I talked to the staff and described how I make mine, and they confirmed this is how they make theirs also. My wife had the pulled pork. I ended up eating most of hers because it was a lot of food. All of it was so satisfying.

    Nothing like Coca Cola with some BBQ!
    Ivelisse C.

    This place is hands down, one of my favorite places in all of Paris. ESPECIALLY if you are from America and are craving some yummy BBQ! The people here are soooooo nice and the food is 10/10! Definitely get the brisket and the mac and cheese! 100% the best mac and cheese I've ever had! Can't wait to go back to Paris just to eat here again!

    Greg G.

    With an imposing Oyler BBQ Pit looming over the front counter, it's pretty obvious this place means business when it comes to traditional BBQ. Having been to all the Austin BBQ joints such as Salt Lick and Franklin's, I have the unfair advantage of having a benchmark to compare to the Beast. On it's own in France we could safely say it is the best BBQ I have had....that being said there aren't a lot to choose from in this growing category. The ordering and seating process is very American, in that you go up and order your meat from an Order Window, chatting with your bearded meat cutting dude, and then pick up on the other side of a giant pillar from another bearded dude. You pay on the way out at a little bar. Drinks are also self-service and you pick them up at the bar. I love the fact that the money and cash/card transaction is away from the food....that has always been a pet peeve of mine. However the system is a bit chaotic and I think given the small space the kinks still need to be worked out. It is obvious that this style of service is an attempt to replicate the famous queuing system at Franklin's and the open family style setting found at Salt Lick. It needs a bit more creative thought and compromise to work well in France. I saw a French woman customer waving down staff to bring her a coffee. The staff accommodated her but I am pretty sure that should be against the rules. This place is small and for a big guy like me, I was not very comfortable eating at a 1 meter high table with no leg room and a family breathing down my neck to steal my seat. The staff was wonderful and the guys running the meat counter were passionate about meat, smoke and the BBQ vocation. The brisket was pretty damn good and the side of BBQ beans had a zippy tang to them. Meat lovers should definitely be hitting up this address. The Beast's strongest asset is the quality of their meat (oh and the giant Oyler Smoker) which is coming directly from the USA-Kansas to be exact. The flavor on the beef brisket reminds me of any BBQ joint I've had stateside, so whatever their formula is, of meat-wood-smoke and cook time, they are doing it right. I would love to go back, certainly for the food, but also to see how the service concept evolves.

    The definite star--brisket!
    Ami C.

    Not one of my favorite dining experiences (or BBQ joints) in Paris. Normally, I'm happy to wait on line to be seated or make a reservation in advance. But once I'm seated, I appreciate "table service". The deal here is that they serve you drinks, but you go to the counter to order and pick up your food. You get a number and pay at the end (at the counter). All that would have been fine, if the seating arrangements weren't so odd. Since it's both "communal" and "first come, first serve", sometimes 2 people are sitting in the middle of a table for 6. That makes it dicey to seat larger parties and can lead to disappointed customers. But, how about the food? The brisket was clearly the "star" attraction here (although a bit salty, but with a good amount of fat). We didn't try the ribs due to the pricing. I'm sorry, but 25€ is a bit stiff, especially with this set up. The chicken was moist and the sauce and biscuits were good too. Sadly, the "sides" left much to be desired. My husband couldn't even eat the BBQ beans or coleslaw (both flavorless, in his opinion). The mashed potatoes tasted like they came out of a box. He said the pulled pork was only Ok, but kind of dry. Overall, this came out to around 80€ for 3 people. Not a good deal, especially given the set up. Staff speaks English and were actually nice. Bottom line- Blues BBQ in the 11th or Flesh in the 9th are far better, both in terms of food and overall dining experience.

    Half my portion of brisket left and a pour of Woodford Reserve.

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    A small but nice spot with delicious meat. The handmade beers and ciders are very good, only the sides could be improved. I will come back!

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    Very cute place. Glad we made reservation for lunch. The staff was very attentive and the place was…read morepretty lively. We sat halfway between the outdoor patio and inside the dining room. It was different but nice. The table next to us were from the states as well and we had nice interaction with them as the table was close enough to hear each other's conversation. I would have given the restaurant 5 stars because of the ambiance, service and food being really good. But, for American type food, it is way overpriced. Also, I had to try 3 wines prior to deciding one. I was surprised as we were in Paris and they have a very expensive wine list. Although the portion was large; which made up for having to going through so many to find the right one. I would visit again to try breakfast or brunch as we actually wanted to get earlier reservation for the blueberry muffin...that seems to be so famous.

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    5 stars because of a variety of reasons. As a vegetarian, I love the veggie burgers, and the Tacos…read more Consistent in taste and flavour. And then, there's the friendly people, always smiling and making you more of a fan of Cantine. I've eaten veggie burgers across Paris, and this place figures in the top three. It's a must visit, and the Cantine at Marche St Honoré has become more than a weekly affair. To sum up, the food and the people remind you of your close friends, and puts you in a comfort zone.

    Oh man I was sure I was going to be the first person to review this…read more Anyways, I went to Cantine California at Marche Raspail today, after LITERALLY dreaming about getting my hands one of their burgers last night. I was not disappointed. The pair that own the food truck were super friendly and helpful and enthusiastic about our enthusiasm. It was great. I got the Half Moon Bay Burger: Roquefort, blackened red peppers, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions and of course a special sauce. The burger was done right, had enough fat so it wasn't dry and nasty and the bun was substantial and delicious. Oh, did I mention they offer SWEET POTATO FRIES? This is so uniquely American so obviously I got them. And they were spot on. To end the lunch I had a red velvet cupcake, that they gladly replaced for me when I received it, covered in walnuts (I'm allergic). The cupcake itself was a perfect level of moistness, and the frosting. Oh the frosting. Not cloyingly sweet, and had the perfect amount of cream cheese. I cannot wait to head back here for their blueberry pancakes/bacon combo some morning. (They have bottles and bottles of REAL maple syrup at your disposal...not to mention plentiful amounts of Heinz ketchup and HOT SAUCE. And some sort of caramel for their French toast.) I love all food that comes from a truck, but this place was especially endearing. ENORRMEE coup de coeur!!

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