The food was classic Parisian bistro and did not disappoint. The staff was attentive despite the…read morebusy Sunday afternoon crowd. Reservations are a must if you want to sit inside and enjoy the atmosphere.

Great atmosphere and food is out of this world ....when In Paris must get French onion soup …read more... This was incredible

It's not often that I take advice from a YouTube channel called "Les Frenchies," featuring a woman…read morewho sports striped sailor sweaters and a sensible haircut, but in this case I did, and I think I've been very wrong about the Frenchies thus far. Because in this case, THEY KNEW THEIR STUFF. I loathe oysters with the heat of 10,000 suns, so I had the paté. It was just fine - tasty, and served with plenty of little toast points. But the paté isn't the point of this place. The point is the oysters, and they are divine. My husband had a dozen of their second-least-expensive oysters and he pronounced them amazing - splendid - SUPERB. They are beyond fresh, served on a proper platter with a tall base, and come with a wonderful bottle of vinegar that's aged in cognac casks. He was warned to use only a drop or two, or it will "kill the taste of the oysters." I don't know about that, but I do know that I tried a drop, and I have never tasted anything like it. It was OMG so good. The oysters come with bread - a basket of sturdy slices of what I think was sourdough rye. He had a glass of Bourgogne Aligoté (white), which was eye-wateringly expensive but very, very good. I had a glass of pinot noir, also of very high quality. The restaurant is very small - maybe 10 tables, including the 3 outside - and looks clean and fresh and chic. We sat outside in the warm sun and fresh breeze and had a delightful dining experience. Wait staff are sweet. No one rushes you. It isn't a touristy joint AT ALL, which is lovely to experience in Paris. My only warning is that if you are a larger person, perch carefully upon the chairs. I thought mine was going to collapse at one point. But it didn't. :-) And the oysters were superb.

Had the oysters since that's what they are known for, but they weren't served ice cold as I…read morewould've expected and preferred. There was a smattering of ice on the tray but certainly not enough to keep the oysters cold. That said, perhaps this is how the French serve them. These were the only whelk of the trip that had sand in them. And, service was underwhelming. I think a party seated after us was served drinks first and I had to walk to the bar to ask for my check. There, I was ignored until I said something. Then, I asked if I should pay at the bar and they replied, "If you want." They clearly were not ashamed that I was compelled to seek out my check on foot. It was just poor service for a $$$ place. Though, the fois gras pate and smoked scallops were quite good. There are so many other great seafood places in Paris; I wouldn't recommend this one.

Multi-level supermarket, department store, gift shop, liquor store, winery shop, bakery, cafe, meat…read moreshop, cheese shop, and duty-free shop for EVERYTHING French!! Clean, organized, chic, and very chill vibe. Totally overwhelmed by what is available, and it makes you think you should rent an apartment in Paris, shop here for cooking meals back at home, and not visit restaurants. Name it, they have it! Fruits, veggies, pastas, foie gras, rigglits, duck confit, meats, cheeses, confectioneries, canned goods, breads, wines, spirits, cookies, butter, creams, and the list goes on and on! Name an item, and there were at least 20 variations or varieties of that item! Brought back a suitcase of stuff! Was shopping for over 4 hours! Had coffee and lunch with wine while shopping. The experience was reminiscent of shopping at the huge Macy's department store on 5th Avenue in New York City, thanks to the dining options available while shopping. Must visit before departing the country.

Shall I compare thee to a California's Erewhon?…read more Y'all know I can be wowed by a fabulous grocery store. This one is surely opulent, but crowded out the wazoo. The North American section made me giggle. I grabbed some fancy French mustards and cookies to bring home for friends and family. Unsure if any locals actually come here or if it's ALL tourists. The layout was extremely confusing to me. Now, I'm sure there are some simply fantastic elements to this store that evaded me due to the sea of people inside. But, I think Erewhon had more going for it. Artistic, clean, bountiful displays of produce. More organization, better lighting, etc. I felt like I could actually see the products at Erewhon, whereas here I was fighting with a lot of noise.

The food was delicious. The of us had the fish and chips. We got the tartare sauce with it. It was…read morefresh, melt in your mouth delicious. The frites were great one of the best we had. The waiter was great. Very patient with our English and helping us with our French. I had the Mersea spritz, it was refreshing. It was a beautiful night to sit outside. It was close to our hotel.

A lovely stop for lunch. appetizer and entree for $22.95 As…read moreyou can see from the photo we had gazpacho, and deviled eggs, but with tuna. For entrees we had fish and chips and the tuna tartare. The fish was light and fluffy (if fish can ever be fluffy ) it was served with a big bowl of lovely chips, and two tiny sides of salad. The tuna tartare was with beets and came with a side of root vegetable puree. It was a lot of purple/pink food, but very yummy. A good relaxing choice for lunch in a nice quite passageway. We ate inside because it was chilly, but they have nice outdoor tables.

Best oysters in Paris! The waiter was super sweet and helpful. He obviously loved his job! We got a…read morevariety of 12 oysters that were extremely fresh! Wine pairing was perfect!

Lovely lunch with a dozen oysters , 3 each from four locations) , and fish soup. A nice 25cl…read moreChablis 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

Made a reservation for Friday night at 8:30. It was so nice to grab a table at a quiet restaurant…read more It's small and intimate. Service is fantastic. Friendly. We spoke a little French. He spoke way more English. We made it work. Food and wine were perfect. We went in for moules frites (mussels and fries) and they were delicious. They serve them with baguettes. Perfect combo

We popped into this small restaurant for an early dinner. We tried the moules frites as well as…read morefish and chips. Both were tasty. The fried fish was incredibly flaky. We also tried the planche apero (combo of appetizers.) I really liked the gravelax de saumon which was a tasty fish spread. Services was fast and friendly.

On a recent trip to Paris, my husband and I stopped in here for a quick lunch. Do it!…read more L'Avant Comptoir is a tiny wine bar in the 6th arrondissement which serves an assortment of small plates. The menu changes daily, and every item is fantastic! Beautifully plated, quality ingredients, imaginative choices, warm welcome, fast service. Top notch.

Unfortunately the young girl wasn't friendly like Anthony Bourdain said…read more No English menu which was fine, but they can't really help on describing. She was also rough slamming utensils and dishes which was wild. Squid Ink Croquettes was very good in my opinion. Lots of ink and chunks of squid. Good flavor. Shrimp Ravioli in Seaweed Soup was more like a dim sum dish... A glass of white wine was €10 which is high. Butter was very good though as expected.

This is THE place for oysters. My lifelong friend and I always meet outside a little before noon…read moreso we can nab one of the two tables in the back. White wines by the glass whatever the barman or bar woman recommends plus a couple of dozen oysters and a tapas or two. Celebratory every time! I have also popped in on many occasions and just stood at the bar. Always interesting to see what others are choosing. People whom I would otherwise never speak to are often quite open to giving a recommendation. This is a great place to stop by for a meal or a snack, open continuously from noon to 11pm, 7/7.

A good seafood bar. Many ppl were outside and we were able to get the last table inside. You order…read moredrinks and food at the bar. Seafood was fresh and good. Service was efficient.

Found the Bistro on Yelp and made reservations for 8:30pm for dinner with my son while we were in…read moreParis on our way to Germany. Just finished a long bike ride to the Eiffel Tower and worked up an appetite. Decided to go straight to the main course. They are known for Au Gratins. My son is not a cheese fan so he opted for the norvigene (smoked salmon in dill lemon and EVOO. I decided to stick with the house specialty; Landais Au Gratin (cream potatoes, duck breast and emmental cheese). The 2 German girls beside me ordered a cider with both their meals so I followed their lead. When in Paris...... Considering the temperature, I almost second-guess myself and ordered something other than their house specialty of au gratin potatoes. In the end, I was very glad I overruled that thought. Brody enjoyed his meal. He just appeared to still be hungry when it was done and a 16 year-old boy that normally has a high caloric intake, I can understand why he wanted a second meal after eating his first! The restaurant in the patio were quite crowded even though we had reservations. They still sat us within five minutes of arrival. Not that five minutes is a long time to wait, but it was still worth the wait as good as the food tasted. We both enjoyed our meals.

THE FOOD ------------------…read more= Fermier - Cheese gratin with chicken was good. Didn't blow me away, but was solid with the creaminess of the sliced potatoes and emmental cheese combined together with mixed vegetables. The cheese was very strong though, so anything else was unfortunately pretty much overpowered by it. Arrived with bread, but it DEFINITELY could use other carb options to sop it all up (e.g., rice???)! = Landais - Cheese gratin with duck. Same comment as the above, except the Landais had egg and goat cheese also mixed in with almost the same ingredients as the Fermier. THE SERVICE ----------------------- + The lone waitress, who also worked the role as greeter, cashier and bartender was friendly. + Food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------------ = Small, tight restaurant. = Not many tables inside - 6 in total. + Located a few blocks away from the more touristy restaurants, towards the East, on a much quieter street. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Nada.

The most life- changing experience with French cuisine. This is what French culinary dreams are…read moremade of. Get the appetizer grilled foie gras with side of greens, you won't regret it. The richness of the flavor and the texture which is not reminiscent of the traditional roasted duck or foie gras, but rather a much more like a luxurious and indulgent version. We enjoyed our dinner on the outside of the restaurant after about a 20-30 minute wait. The bone marrow had the best flavor I've experienced for the dish. However, it is definitely overshadowed by the rich flavor of the foie gras. This experience was unforgettable, with our view of Parisian streets on a brisk, April night. We even came back on our last night, but didn't realize the hours on Google maps was for the deli. The restaurant closes earlier, before 9:00 PM. This meal got us thinking about Paris in a positive light, and we hope to be able to come back to eat the amazing dishes again!

Get the tasting menu and bone marrow (they're famous for duck and foie gras). Good overall if not…read moreexceptional French food. However, the portions were more than expected considering it was gourmet. We couldn't finish our entrees. Good spot for French brunch as it is a top fine-food grocer and deli. Sit outside on the sidewalk. There is an awning/umbrella to block out the sun which was great on a hot day. Note founded in 1894!