Finding good BBQ in Paris is one of my quests. The Beast is a a good BBQ place to eat with great drinks, 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 :) read more

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Wow! I'm glad I came here. I've never been to Texas but I've always wanted Texas BBQ, never imagined 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 read more

The Beast - Sausages and ribs with pickles and onions - American Near Me - Paris, 75

Real Texan BBQ, you won't find any better brisket in Paris The prices are fair, food is delicious and there is a very good selection of beer and bourbons read more

The Beast - Brisket with coleslaw and pulled pork sandwich with Mac and cheese - American Near Me - Paris, 75

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. read more

The Beast - The Beast's brisket. - American Near Me - Paris, 75

Obviously, this review will be a bit biased as I am from America, and I'm not really well versed on how ubiquitous barbecue is in Paris. It's about comparable to the stuff I get at home, but I also don't live in a big barbecue city - it doesn't stack up to Texas, nor does stuff from Chicago. The staff here is nice and accommodating, as is the American chef serving up meat. The process is a bit different than usual. You go up to the chef, ask for what you want, move over a window, pick up your food, then sit. When you're done, you pay at the bar. I liked the mac and cheese made with an English cheddar, but was disappointed at the small serving of brisket I got, especially for the price. Overall, it's an accurate representation of American barbecue, but not a destination spot for anyone from America. Definitely give it a try if you've never had it before though. read more

Best brisket I've had outside Texas. The meat was sooo tender and perfectly seasoned. The biscuits perfectly flaky. You can tell there was passion behind the making. The staff was welcoming and attentive. They made us feel like we're old friends. Love it! read more

I found this place randomly one night when I was traveling alone and my previously searched place was closed. Armed with only a saved google map, I saw the name and decided it was interesting enough to make the journey. So glad I did! The brisket was incredible. The sauce was amazing and sweet potato perfectly cooked. There was some pickled onion and cucumber on the side, as well as some bread. Additionally, the staff were very nice and helpful! The place is quite small and was very crowded though, which made for some awkward moments bumping thighs with strangers. Would recommend! read more

The barbecue is excellently prepared but that's the last thing that's great about this restaurant. First is the dining area which has no clear way to secure a table. There is a waiting list but you can't leave a number in the event the bar is full and you've got to leave to wait around the corner. The wine is great but the beer selection is all craft beers with no easy drinking beer such as Pelforth, Heineken or even Kronenbourg, this may be intentional but it's a fail. Once you do manage to get a seat, you can order drinks from a server but you have to order food from a counter and then collect the plated food from another counter - come on guys. Interestingly, I've never in my life seen a BBQ restaurant which serves pulled pork in a Styrofoam cup with a tablespoon of barbecue sauce slapped on a piece of paper. Poor presentation. Finally, the sides were mediocre at best, personally my slaw and baked beans are better, much better, as confirmed by the three other people sitting with me. Owners, if you want I'm happy to share those recipes with you free of charge. I'll try the restaurant again in a couple of months and update my rating if things improve. However my money says the rating won't move. Prove me wrong owners. read more

Really amazing beef brisket, and the other meat options we had were also great. Felt like US in there. Extremely flavorful BBQ sauce for Paris, which tends to have bland food. Decently priced and good sized portions. Wait was very long on a Saturday night for two without a reservation. Not as good of a beer menu as I would expect. My only real complaint was that the sides were not good. The mac and cheese is just noodles with melted cheese sauce on top, and baked beans are just kidney beans with BBQ sauce, but the meats were so good, we didn't really care. Also be sure to pack your own take away container if you need to take left overs because they threw out most of our food when we asked for a takeaway box. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Is this some real BBQ in Paris? YES Do they serve it down home style -- pick up your meat and squeeze in at communal tables? YES Was the meat juicy, delectable and melting your mouth? YES Do they have a gajillion rare, speciality bourbons on offer? YES Did I for real sit 3 feet away from Tom Hank's son consuming a small viand mountain? YES Did they pick this random street to set up The Beast because there is a sad Buffalo Grill where french waiters are wearing plaid shirts and cowboy boots a block away? I DON'T KNOW, BUT PROPS FOR IRONY IF SO. Get here right when it opens (7pm) or you will have to stand in the corridor trying not to watch people shovel animal flesh into their mouth cavities. Or perhaps do what I'm contemplating doing next time I'm in the neighborhood: walk in and grab a fist of meat and eat it on the road. Lastly, place is tiny so it is BQQ for cute and tiny folks, because you know, Paris. read more

Amber and I were exploring Europe for the first. We had already been to London and parts of Switzerland. I actually ate some barbecue from Brisket and Southern BBQ & Bar in Zurich, Switzerland. Paris was our last stop before heading stateside. I first heard about a Texas BBQ joint in Paris, France from J.C. Reid in a Houston Chronicle article. I was looking forward to the visit to The Beast. This was my BBQ pick for this trip. Thomas Abramowicz is the owner. He was at the 2015 Hou BBQ Festival, but our paths never crossed that day. While we were in London, I also saw that the Washington Post wrote a piece on The Beast. I was hoping the wait was not going to be crazy because of the article. Thomas learned the craft of Texas BBQ from Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue. He also spent some time with Wes Jurena of Pappa Charlies Barbeque. That is a great group of mentors. Thomas even got his smoker built in Mesquite, TX from J&R and shipped almost 5000 miles. I was going to "meat" up with fellow American, Jamin, of Pigskin Pursuit. He recently relocated there from Dallas. When we arrived at the restaurant, there was plenty of seating available. The menu is setup like your typical Texas BBQ joint. Meats by the pound and a few side options. Amber ordered a brisket sandwich, Jamin got the Big Boy (a beef rib, a side, and a drink) with some jalapeño and cheese sausage, and I went with moist brisket, baby back pork ribs, and sides of macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with gravy. My mouth was in for a treat when I bit into the tender, juicy brisket rubbed with black pepper and salt. It tasted like home. The French oak gave the meat a nice mild smoke without being overpowering. The pork rib was really meaty and easy to bite into. The seasoning was on the sweeter side, but I felt like the rub was muted. The pork ribs needed more pop. I sampled some of Jamin's beef rib and sausage. The influences from the Mueller clan are obviously there with the black pepper heavy crust on the beef rib. There was a good balance of tenderness, smokiness, and richness. The sausage had a good snap and flavor. I wanted more cheese and heat from the jalapeño though. The mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were delicious. When I was eating them, I would assume I was in Paris, TX not Paris, France. The Beast. Texas BBQ. Paris, France. Who would have thought this combination would work? It definitely does. If you are ever in Paris and missing home, visiting The Beast will help. You do not even need to be missing home to come by. Want a superb meal in Paris? Go to The Beast. Good BBQ. Good drinks. Win-win. The place was packed when we were leaving. People were waiting for tables. Thomas and crew have something great going. I felt sluggish after the meal. I was not used to eating so much meat. It was time to return back to the states. Back to eating barbecue a few times a week... read more

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. read more

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I really enjoyed the food here - I had the pork ribs & brisket and my wife had the beef ribs. We got corn, biscuit & Mac n cheese as sides. My wife's favorite was the M&C. The staff were very friendly and we found the food comparable to BBQ that we had in Louisville, KY last month - in fact I thought the beef ribs were better, the meat just fell of the bone. For those with bigger appetites (or those used to US portions) I would order 2 meat selections. Yes it makes it a bit more expensive but the quality of the meat is worth it! One of the owners/chefs told us they have been open for 9 months now and I think they are still working out the being shown to the table, getting up again to order your food & getting back up again to pay - however the food is worth it. I will be back! read more

The beef rib was soooo delicious. Fair warning: it's huge so split it between two people. Brisket was pretty good too but mac & cheese was not my favorite. Having spent some time in Texas, believe me when I say that this is just as good if not better (at least when it comes to the beef rib). Another poster below mentioned that you should pack your own takeaway box since they threw away a lot of their leftovers. We had the same experience. Not a big deal but just a good tip :) read more

Rightous smoked meats sides on the mediocre price too service on the low( lack of smile and hospitality) read more

short review: Food - awesome ; restaurant - not so awesome. This usually packed paradise for meat lovers really serves awesome food and the staff were great. Great drinks selection too (whiskey!). But - it's not a nice place to sit. Seating is too tight and you are constantly bumping into someone (or them into you). Being (in one word) uncomfy really lessened my experience there a bit. The awesome meat they serve makes up for a lot though ... I'll be baaaack. read more

Craving some barbecue search for barbecue the beast popped up that we would try it. After journey through Paris we stumbled upon their second location was not disappointed food was great service was excellent. read more

I didn't think I would find a bbk like the ones I went to in New York but I did with The Beast. It's a DIY kind of place where you order and pick up your food with your tray so you can talk and ask advice to the people cutting the meat. The ribs were delicious and super tender! The cole slow and the key lime pie were good surprises too. The downside of this place is its tininess. You feel like you're eating on your neighbor's knees and the restaurant gets filled quickly so as soon as are you have only bones left on your tray you're asked, very politely, to leave and give room to the people in line. read more

Texas BBQ in Paris? Really? Typically these cultural transplants fail. This, however, was the real deal. It was a madhouse and its ordering system is merde, but it comes down to this - I had to come all the way to Paris to taste the finest brisket that I've had in many years - vastly superior to my choices in California. The sides we chose, cole slaw and baked beans, were also as 'authentic' and as excellent as they come. But as good as all that was, the best thing I've eaten in a long, long time was the beef short rib - the Flinstones' cut. Nothing but rub smoked low and slow - the dollop of sauce on the side is also good but basically pointless. Use it sparingly if you use it at all. I could not have been happier walking outside with the meat coma already setting in. read more

The pizza margherita I just had for dinner was delicious! Oh, wait? Why am I mentioning pizza when I should be writing about barbecue? It's because the portions offered at The Beast are so unsatisfying that I had to stop and get something more substantial immediately after finishing the four little strips of smoked beef brisket that were supposed to constitute a dinner serving. Even the Parisians complain about the portion-to-price ratio at this joint (read French reviews). Don't get me wrong--the "sample" of brisket (11€) I enjoyed had good flavor, a nice spicy bark, and a good smoke ring but I could have polished off another 1-2 servings of the stuff. The little baked potato (4€) served as a side dish was almost comically small. Instead of spending 11€ on a glass of Woodford Reserve my money should have gone towards actual food at this establishment. And I'm not the kind of person who likes to eat until I can't move. The small portions and ridiculous prices aren't the only reason The Beast gets two stars from me. Parisians must be willing to pay big money for Texas-style BBQ because this place was jam packed by 7:30. The layout of the restaurant is very awkward and frustrating. You have to walk past the bar and all the tables to the very back to place your order. Then you wait at the cramped end by the bathroom to pick up your food on a cold metal sheet pan. After you fight your way past the tables and the whiskey bar again your food will be cold. When you finish eating--and it won't take long due to the little bitty portions--you have to go back up to the bar to pay. The whole process was beyond annoying. C'mon man! However, they know how to smoke a brisket here, the proprietor is super friendly, and their selection of bourbons and whiskeys is pretty stellar. If they work out the kinks in the system and fix the price-to-portion ratio, this could be a three- to four-star place. SUMMARY PROS +Brisket had great smoked flavor and it was fairly tender and juicy +A very welcoming and friendly owner/manager who provided excellent drink service CONS -Infinitesimal portions (meat, potato, accoutrements) and outrageous prices, even by Parisian standards -Poorly conceived layout results in unnecessary traffic jams, crowding, confusion, and cold food -Side dishes were completely uninspired and unimpressive THE BILL 11€ for four slices of smoked brisket, bbq sauce, and pickles 4€ for a little baked potato 11€ for a glass of Woodford Reserve whiskey 26€ total for a rather disappointing dining experience. This homesick Texan misses Franklin's, Goode Co., Gatlin's, Salt Lick, and Killen's amongst others.. read more

The Beast - Half my portion of brisket left and a pour of Woodford Reserve. - American Near Me - Paris, 75

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I give this a hesitant 4 stars, though there is for sure work to be done. First of all, the food is good, but definitely paris price and portions, with my biggest problem is getting 1 (yes 1) beef ribs for 24€ (even though it's really good). Some of the meats lacked some seasoning though and pretty much everything was cold. The service was all over the place but I still like the concept and would go back in a few months after they work out some of the logistics. read more

For those that know what real American BBQ is, do not spend your euros here. The baby back ribs come room temperature with 80% fat. The Mac n cheese is served room temperature as well, and the water is no different. This is a sad attempt to recreate American BBQ. The owners seem to pay more attention to the decor of the place and not the food. read more

I ordered through Deliveroo and my food came super fast. However, there was a hair in my sandwich and the mac and cheese was actually penne pasta with some cheese sauce poured over and then breadcrumbs and green onions dumped on top. No thank you! I was only able to receive a partial refund. read more

The Beast - THIS IS NOT MACARONI AND CHEESE!!!! - American Near Me - Paris, 75

I am from Texas and have spent a lot of time eating barbeque in my life. The Beast is a very accurate representation of proper Texas bbq, from the presentation to the actual meats themselves. There are a few concessions to French tastes, particularly in the sides. This is a great introduction to the authentic cuisine of Texas with a creative twist in the Parisian style. Highly recommended. read more

We went here recently in search of good ol American BBQ. This restaurant is in a normal (not tourist) part of town where many Africans and Arabs live. Don't take that the wrong way-its in a nice street and everyone around was nice. The restaurant itself is not too big and has a small bar in the front and the cooking area in the back. The waitress gave us the menus and told us to walk to the back ourselves to order(they don't have waitresses or waiters. The bartender takes your drink order only). I believe both of the cooks were American and they had a large American flag on the wall. The beef brisket we both had was good. But not 40 Euros good. It is simply too much money for what you would pay 5-10 dollars for in the USA. My cut of brisket was really fatty but the others in my party had good cuts. It's nice place to eat if you want BBQ but I would not break my neck to give them 45 dollars for two beef briskets and two cokes. read more

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The resto is small and you sit elbow to elbow but...oh my word!!! ALL worth it!! The meat was juicy...melt in your mouth! Will definitely go back. read more

GREAT BBQ! I was surprised on how great the food was being from North Carolina, but they nailed it! Nice staff, quick service, reasonably priced. read more

Ok the big BBQ guys of Paris. Well impressive looking place especially when you walk past the bar and see all that Pappy Van Winkle up on top. But on to the food. Went with a few friends and we had 1 of everything. Pulled pork was tender and smoked but the sauce ( of which the put a little in the center of a tray) was weak. If your going authentic let me have a few choices of sweet, spicy or tangy and let me put the amount I wish. Brisket didn't impress me and the sausage was strange tasting. I've had tastier sausage from Monoprix. Baby back ribs were the tiniest I've ever had. Chicken was bland The sides. Mac n Cheese is noodles with hot cheese sauce poured over the noodles. That ain't Mac n cheese Coleslaw had no creamy quality. Biscuits were good but I didn't come here for biscuits. With all your equipment how you put out this and call yourselves Texas BBQ. They'd shoot you. Really. They would read more

Place was insanely busy, but I was by myself so ate by the window. Portions are small, and not quite as flavorful as I'm used to from Texas barbecue. But the food was very good, and the staff very friendly. read more

As a native Texan, very impressed by this spot for BBQ in Paris. Brisket was PERFECTLY cooked (jiggly!) and only star off because it could've used a hair more pepper. read more

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!