Chill spot in a cool neighborhood. Felt comfortable, had fun, met nice people, and plan to go back.

Burgers are to die for! But that's really all the food they have, unless you like nachos or dessert. Service was decent, but there were 2 guys for the whole place & it was packed. Prices are typical HH prices. Will return! read more

We only got drinks when we stopped in, so the rating is based off of drinks alone. We ended up stumbling in here after dinner, and getting a couple of rounds. We started with a beer, but moved onto mixed drinks from there. During the time I spent in Paris, there weren't a lot of bars with a hefty bourbon selection, but this bar offered a selection I'd find back home in the US. I don't base my ratings off of service, because it's COVID, and also because anyone could be having a bad/busy day. I do want to call out that the staff was very nice and extremely timely/attentive during a pretty busy period of the night. read more

Ok so I had been living in Paris for two years when I found this place and was obsessed with the guac chip meal. I don't know if it was actually good or if I just missed mexican food so much that anything would have tasted amazing. But I do know that it was cheap and the huge pitcher of margaritas was nice combo with the chips. My chips and guacamole was $7 and the pitcher was $12 - it was happy hour. read more

The Lizard Lounge - Pubs Near Me - Paris, 75

What a great bar/restaurant! The staff were outstanding at telling us about this place and getting us a table. It's quite cozy here with a few tables at the top and bottom. As you enter the basement for the second bar, you feel like you're entering a cave. Everyone was parting nicely and we ordered a beef and chicken burger. They were made perfectly, with the beef being my favorite. The flavor was out of this world for both of them. The chef really knows what he's doing! The bartender gave us a complimentary shot of caramel vodka which went down real smooth. I can't wait to go back to this place! read more

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SO GOOD. One of the best burgers of my life. My friend had the veggie burger and said it was amazing too. Well priced for Paris. Good cocktails. Great atmosphere. read more

Really laid back bar with a friendly mix of frenchies and expats. Just a good, dependable place where you'll always feel welcome. I recommend the nachos (loaded with fresh salsa, guac, and sour cream) and espresso martinis. I should specify that I don't order these both in one sitting. I have a feeling espresso martinis aren't the best cocktail pairing for nachos, but hey you never know. read more

The Lizard Lounge - Pubs Near Me - Paris, 75

A hopping drink spot in the center of Paris, The Lizard Lounge was a perfect choice for Friday night drinks with friends. The vibe is casual, and both staff and clientele friendly and down to earth. I think the female staff had something to do with this: they were kind and responsive and their cool but approachable attitude had a trickle-down effect throughout the bar and loft. There is seating down below, too, but I didn't have an occasion to check it out (I stopped between the ground and lower floor staircase, since the bathroom is in the middle. Not the cleanest of bathrooms, but it's passable). We ordered several rounds of drinks, which arrived quickly and were sufficiently strong (I'd recommend the Old Fashioned). We got hungry after round two, so ordered a plate of quesadillas for the four of us. Double yum! More copious than we imagined, they were topped with guacamole and sour cream, and came with a side cup of red salsa for dipping. We each got three cheese-filled, crispy tortilla triangles. I was tempted to try more dishes (their nachos looked great too), but we filled up on beer for the third round. Our friends told us they have a killer brunch on Sundays--I can't wait to come back and try it! read more

I love a bar with many faces. One where you can sit, relax and have a meal while at the same time being able to throw a few back, without judgement or remorse. Lizard Lounge is exactly that. When you first walk in to the place, you are met with all the smells and sounds of a burger bar. There's a roaring grill in the back and dished are consistently pumped out to patrons. The bartenders and bar backs are always very friendly to newcomers and regulars, alike. The burgers in Europe have a little way to go to reach american standards. Most are pretty boring or poorly cooked. However, in Lizard Lounge, you are able to grab all sorts of great burgers with tons of toppings. They come with a side of roasted potatoes which are delicious as well. I also was able to grab a chicken and avocado sandwich. What came out was not remotely what I expected but it was much more delicious than I dreamed of. Open faced flat bread with chicken breast sliced on top, covered in cheese and honey mustard complete with mustard seeds. Delicious! They have a beer of the week as well as happy hour cocktails (happy hour changes depending on the day with specials that change daily). I had mentioned before that this bar has many faces. After 8pm, the basement bar opens up and that is where you want to be if you'd like to sling a few down your trap and enjoy yourself. Just make sure to watch your head, as there are a few low hanging arches to wander through. There are another set of specials down there which include a few of the same cocktails as upstairs. The bartenders are always fun to chat with while down there before it gets very busy. The one problem that we always seem to have is that their card reader never works downstairs so have a few extra euro in your pocket just in case! read more

The Lizard Lounge - Current menu. Sandwich does not come with potatoes so you can order it for 3€ more. - Pubs Near Me - Paris, 75

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The staff speaks English, and is really friendly. There is also a good variety of drinks at reasonable prices. I highly recommend this place for its ambience (not to mention it's extremely central location). The caramel vodka shots are a real hit, though the cocktails were not as alcoholic as I would've liked (But note that happy hour is only until 8pm!) read more

Nice cafe on a busy street, good Mojitos, really good melon and procutto (?) and fries. Wait staff spoke and understood English, as well as having an English version of their menu. Great place to start exploring the area around Les Halles. read more

Expected little from this little place but was extremely pleased. Typically never write reviews but thought this place deserved it. Very good burgers, great beer and exceptional service. The overall price was a bit high but pretty standard for Paris pricing. read more

We had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way. This is a tale of two bars (if you can name the book without looking it up, then we can be friends). Like Parisian dive bars? Fan of the novo-Brooklyn themed Paris? Lizard lounge is place worth checking out even if you like neither. I honestly had no clue this place would be so unique among the bars in the area; walking in I expected a cool spot (based on rating), but what we ended up finding was so much more. Bar one; the basement dive. Our first visit to the lizard had us skip the chic upper bar, and head to my traditional digs; the dive downstairs. I was not disappointed. as soon as you head through the door of no return, you descend into an ancient, poorly lit, low headroom basement. the music was good, the bar was small and the staff was chill. we pulled up a few stools at the little bar and ordered up, I shit you not, a beer and shot combo (I've never seen this done in Paris before). At 8 euro, I found this to be a particularly good deal, even if the tequila felt like it was lighting me on fire from the inside out. we laughed the night away down there, drinking more and more with our hosts who were cool as could be. For the guys reading this (or the ladies, no judgment here), check out the urinal in the back room; its through very small cowboy doors, basically in the main space...hope you're not pee shy...after a few beer/shot combos your fear will quickly disappear, trust me*. Bar two; the Brooklyn cocktail burger bar. This is where you bring your friends who don't like getting disturbingly drunk while on vacation (though I'm not sure why you hang out with people like that**). The upstairs bar is open every night, as opposed to its subterranean wild cousin. I have to admit when I found out that the downstairs was closed the second night we swung by, I was a bit bummed out. Turns out the upstairs is awesome in it's own right. first of all, they have a cocktail of the week that is reasonably prices. this week it was a gin martini that was so strong I was one and done. As you may know, Paris is turning into a burger city, which is strange to me (I don't think burger when I think city of lights, but hey that's just me). That said, if you know me, you know I cant turn one down, and so I did what I do best; got fatter. The burger was....SO good. imagine how much a hunk of real aged blue cheese would run you on a burger in Manhattan. not the case here. when they say "blu cheese Cajun" they mean it. hard. The last thing I'll mention about the upstairs is the magician who actually cooks these burgers up. his kitchen is the size of your closet (parents closet if you live in the city, we are cursed with shoe-box size places to hang our shirts). The quality of food that came out of that little space was remarkable, but in my experience that's usually the case - I've had some of my best meal in the most unexpected, unpretentious of places. If you're in Paris come here, I don't care what kind of person you are you will more than likely have a great time here. ______________________________________ *seriously though, I have pee shy, bad, and had no issues as the night went full steam ahead. **I DON'T have a drinking problem OK?! read more

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I love this restaurant. It is maybe not the BEST burger in Paris - but it is my FAVORITE burger in Paris. I go there for their Sinatra Bacon-Cheeseburger - a sizable burger with your standard fixings. The way they cook the meat is perfect (well most of the time - sometime if it's super busy or different chef the results are less astounding). Their oven baked potatoes and salad with vinaigrette add a nice French touch to the experience and you can add avocado to the burger to make things EVEN better. (I have a soft spot for restaurants that let you request extra ingredients/customize your sandwich). You can eat a burger (or other sandwich) for around 10/12 euros and then have a dessert for 3 to 6 euros after that. Very economic. Plus they have other American classics like nachos and a club sandwich! Plus they have a good drink special - pints and cocktails for 5 euros until 8pm and the special continues until 10pm at the basement bar. If you are really feeling miserly you can go get a drink downstairs and come back up to eat from 8-10. Plus the downstairs is pretty fun late night. There is a crowd most nights and a good mix of English and French speakers. It's a nice place to start your evening if you plan to go out on the town afterwards. The only drawback is the ventilation from the kitchen is not great so you could leave smelling kinda like the burger you just ate. But some people might find that a turn-on...In any case, if you drink enough cheap blond (their low-cost beer) you will not notice that you smell a bit meaty until the next day :D read more

Lizard Lounge has been around these parts for years. As the name may imply, its more of an expat affair. I've probably been here half a dozen times. Always easy. Food is good and there is a nice selection of whiskey. read more

It was a 2 man show. The bartender and cook behind the same counter. Immediately, upon arrival, I stumbled on my ability to speak French. In return, I was greeted with a smile and English. I was impressed with the decor. Brick walls with an obvious French flair. Those walls were littered with English written chalkboards of food and drink menu's. Many drink choices!!! The beautiful part was feeling comfortable as a first day rookie, surrounded by the lovely and friendly French speaking clientele. The staff was awesome, the food was very good and the atmosphere was better than expected. --------- My second visit: I realized how small the Lizard Lounge can be. It was too crowded and understaffed. I had to leave because service was impossible. read more

Was at the lizard back in April and finally have gotten around to writing the review. More for a lack of time than will. The minute you walk into the place your senses are delightfully touched with the sounds and smells of a great place to have a drink and something good to eat. I was tempted to call it a taste of home but the owner (can't find his card) is a pleasant Brit (or maybe Aussie) and adds a litte bit of relaxing friendliness in a town notorious for rude...uhm, well, everything. Anyway he and his cook put their own spin on many varieties of cultural food (nachos to burgers) and it is all very good and tasty. They have some pretty cool t-shirts but didn't have my size. The owner said to send him an email from time to time and he would ship one off to me when he got some more made up. Like I said, a really nice guy. If you're in the 3rd or 4th, I would recommend a swing by. I think you will like it. read more

The staff are not Lizards, only some of the customers, but I sure enjoyed the local lizards and the english speaking lizards... in other words a nice break from the French crowd if your having a problem speaking french, cause most everyone here speaks english lizard talk if you know what I mean, and if you do know then explain back to me cause I dont know what the hell Im talking about.. The only neg comment is their menu items are really apples or basic meals, nothing fancy Center location, cool peeps, sexy servers, and they understand my Lizard english.. read more

Nice place to chill if you needed a little break from Parisian life. The bartender was pretty awesome and spoke English. I accidently spilled a shot of tequila and he replaced it free of charge - of course he asked me if I had spilled it down my mouth... haha We went during the time they had drink specials so it was 5 euros a pop. The lounge uses its space wisely - there are several floors to choose from. Not too much dancing, but it's a lounge, so just lounge around. No lizards in sight. read more

The friend I visited raved about brunch at Lizard Lounge my entire weekend in Paris, so I had very high expectations when we finally go there Sunday afternoon. We walked in and it's just sort of a cafe... Hmm, is this it? The menu is pretty much classic egg dishes - some fried eggs, eggs benedict, a few other items. But I have to tell ya - they knocked it out of the park! I loved it! They also made a killer bloody mary. Yum! It's mostly an ex-pat place - the bulk of the people in here are English speakers of one type or another (British, Aussie, American, etc.), but I think everyone would enjoy Lizard Lounge. read more

This was a great place to have dinner and some wine while you are surrounded by the beautiful sounds of French locals chatting around you. If you don't like to smoke, I recommend sitting inside as all the Parisians will be smoking outside. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a chalkboard menu also available in English if you can't read French. I felt welcomed and comfortable eating there by myself, and enjoyed my wine and roast chicken. The place is also very fair priced considering the location. read more

The Lizard Lounge - Roast Chicken - delish! - Pubs Near Me - Paris, 75

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My favorite bar in all of France. I've been here about 10 times and I get lost trying to find it every time. If you are looking to kind of get out of Paris for the night and kind of back to an American style place then try this place out. read more

The Lizard Lounge - Pubs Near Me - Paris, 75

Amazing "American-esque" bar in le Marais! I had a great beer for 5 euros during happy hour and had a legitimately amazing cobb salad. The staff is nice and most speak English (though the whole menu is readable enough in French and English). They also have a hilarious shot menu. read more

Last night myself and my girlfriend visited the lizard lounge for some dinner. To say it was amazing is an underestimation. We both had burgers, the chicken cheese and bacon, and the hot and spicy. Both were out of this world and the nice touch of rosemary new potatoes instead of the usual fries was beautiful. The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great. read more

Love this bar! Went with some girl friends a few weeks ago for some drinks and the atmosphere was laid back.. or maybe because it wasn't busy yet. The place was dimmed but the bustle of people (staff included) speaking French and English seemed to liven up the place. Drinks for 5€ was definitely a good deal. Haven't tried the food yet though. Coming back soon definitely! :) read more

Great place for a break! The food and drinks are excellent and the laid back atmosphere makes for a peaceful place to spend a little time relaxing. read more

I got hooked on toasted goat cheese salads while in Paris - each restaurant has a unique twist. Theirs was very good - super fresh. Yummy fries. read more

Split-level bar, with an underground cave! Didn't see any lizards, but I did hear a lot of people speaking English. Unlike most places in Paris, the place is not "service compris" and there is even a sign that reads "Tipping is not a city in China". Not a problem, I don't mind tipping a bartender for their services. The 2 stars here are based solely on the decor, ambiance and location. There was one bartender in the "cave" and he was chatting it up with the only person sitting at the bar. My wife and I waited patiently and were finally acknowledged. I won't say the guy was rude, but rather lacking in enthusiasm. Bordering on pretentious he gave us our drinks and we were on our way. How were the drinks? I had a lizard juice cocktail, nothing great to write about. In fact, I won't even recommend it. The place is cool to check out, but you won't see me hanging out here. read more

nice place. good atmosphere. cheap drinks. bartenders really friendly. however, the burger was awful. not much flavor and chewy. also my potatoes were obviously old and cooked numerous times as the outside tasted like old burnt pan reminents read more

I've been to the Lizard Lounge a couple of times and after having been to the Yono, not far from there, I wonder why I like one and not the other. Maybe it's because the Lizard Lounge has no pretention and it manages to succeed where the other one fails. A DJ bar in the long basement, awfully crowded, a bar-restaurant on the ground floor. But it's even more cosmopolite, friendly and unpretentious. When you will listen to what their DJs are playing, you'd better be very open-minded. It's a mix of rock, pop and dance. But never mind! The atmosphere is joyful and friendly and that's what it counts and 5-6 euro for a pint, it's quite fair for the pleasure given to us. read more

First thing to know about Lizard Lounge: it is a total expat hangout. If you are looking for the 'real' Paris, walk on by - this is not the place for you. However, if you are looking for a relaxed place to enjoy a reasonably priced cocktail and some American food, you will be well served here. I like the Lizard Lounge, it doesn't take itself too seriously. If I could change anything it would be a better beer selection and cleaner toilets (they are ick 90% of the time!). read more

If you'd like to have food, please check the kitchen times. However when I was there, the kitchen closed at 3pm and reopened at 7pm. Now from time of arrival to payment, I received top notch service and my drinks were wonderfully blended which resulted in a pleasant "buzz". GREAT service, nice and friendly bartender, and moderately priced drinks! Perfect spot! read more

I didn't eat but this was a good bar to grab happy hour or a drink after dinner. The burger's looked very good though. It's very alive and the cocktail list and beer selection is great. I was thrilled to see Augustiner on the menu and didn't expect that outside of Germany. read more

A great American place to have a good burger when you miss home. Don't get me wrong, I love steak tartare but I still need some cooked meet every now and then. read more

Eclectic drink menu but the kitchen was closed when we needed to quell a burger fix. Reopens at 7pm. Please don't lead us on again.

A group of us ducked in for cocktails one afternoon and fell in love with the place (cozy, friendly, and they made us Americans feel like we were in our own neighborhood bar). We returned for a Thanksgiving dinner the chef prepared and we were not disappointed. Our friends that live in Paris have since returned as they also love it. I will be back next time I'm in the beautiful city of lights! read more

Just like other yelpers say, if u need to find some comfort zone in this scary french world, this is the place. Basic drinks, nothing fancy cocktails like in big city in us. In fact most of the cocktails are traditional ones. Basic beers on tap. Cheap wine, of course, nice ambiance, nice music. read more

during the afternoon, around happy hour, this is a great bar to be in. it's very chilled out and relaxed. the decor is dark and the atmosphere is good. they also offer cheaper cocktails and have quite an extensive alcohol list. to be completely honest with you, i have yet to head somewhere in paris that does truly great cocktails (i know i need to check out candeleria and their other associated offerings - next time!) - most places have a cocktail menu, but what is actually offered is never that great. lizard lounge is no different, so for me, i'd recommend sticking to their beers, wines or just plain spirit + mixer. if you sit by the window, you also get a prime people watching spot. it's not on the busiest street in the marais, but there is still plenty of foot traffic going past. a great spot, one that i imagine would be super fun to take a small group of friends to and spend the night hanging out. we will be back! read more

A loud, fun neighborhood place for late at night. Several French reviewers commend the food, but we have never eaten here. The drinks are excellent. The small bar stays active at all hours with a young, eclectic clientele. There are definitely better places in the area for a quiet conversation, but when you've run out of things to talk about, you can come here for people-watching. read more

Very cool bar, chilled in the afternoon and packed in the evening. Like a few other bars around Paris it really has that catacombs feel!