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 Restaurants : Seafood
Gastronomy finds a perennial welcome in Paris thanks to the luxuriant, sensual nature of traditional French cookery. Superlative ingredients – including premium wines and cheeses – enrich the cuisine, which runs fat with foie gras, escargots, moules frites, and such classics as coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon. Even so, cued by a fashion-forward culture, innovative chefs unabashedly shake up standards, reinventing them in light of globalization and emergent trends. As a result, while incredible bistro and brasserie fare remain strong, fantastic restaurants also offer foods from once-French areas like Vietnam and North Africa. Haute cuisine distinguishes the city, and Taillevent, the city’s grande-dame of the genre, serves as an elegant, long-lived Parisian landmark. Guy Savoy, another mainstay, drifts towards contemporary tastes while holding fast to class and refinement. Hiramatsu, however, leaps boldly forward, marrying Asian and French cuisines in a seamless fusion of romance and flavor. For more casual occasions, the allure of the brasserie runs strong, and Bofinger is a time-tested haven favored by fans of oysters and Alsatian choucroute. And, night or day, when a light snack or sweet is in order, Ladurée ranks among the city’s best patisseries.
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9, rue Duphot, Paris 75001 • 01 42 60 36 07
Description: 1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Offering impeccable seafood since 1872, this reputable restaurant has as its motto "Everything that comes from the sea." In fact, the owner buys straight from the dock's local fishermen. Specialties include grilled Breton lobster and scallop carpaccio with oysters. METRO: Madeleine
10, pl Constantin Brancusi, Paris 75014 • 01 43 22 09 01
Description: 14ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Much to the delight of patrons, chef Gérard Allamandou doesn't feel compelled to mask fresh seafood in elaborate sauces or so much fussy preparation. Instead, he lets the Montparnasse restaurant's just-caught bounty speak for itself. A hint of bacon, a touch of oil, and everything's just as it should be. A great wine list also helps coax out the flavors of fish and shellfish. Daily set price menu €23 or €38. METRO: Gaîté (line 13)
69, rue du Rocher, Paris 75008 • 01 42 93 77 61
Description: 8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Something of a hidden gem, this restaurant delights in serving patrons the best and freshest seafood available. In fact, the day's menu depends on what was unloaded at the fish market that very morning. No matter what the kitchen prepares or that you end up choosing, you're assured that the integrity of fish and shellfish remains a prominent culinary goal. Preparations are simple and flavorful, and prices reflect the careful attention. METRO: Villiers
1, rue Daru, Paris 75008 • 01 48 88 04 04
Description: 8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. The only embellishments needed in this spare dining room are fabulous 17th-century Flemish tapestries. The food stands out even then, and fresh seafood is more often than not dressed with one of the restaurant's glorious sauces. Diners can also choose from a seemingly infinite selection of wines (more than 900), especially whites. METRO: Ternes
107, rue de l'Université, Paris 75007 • 01 45 51 91 96
Description: 7ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Divellec promises much to love, including exceptionally fresh seafood, yacht-like decor, and a celebrated wine cellar. Popular specials include lobster with pan-fried duck foie gras and iced cognac soufflé. METRO: Invalides
108, bd du Montparnasse, Paris 75014 • 01 43 35 25 81
Description: 14ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Once frequented by Brancusi and Trotsky, this restaurant now finds favor with folks who adore fresh seafood. A host of Left Bankers, artsy types, politicians, and intellectuals make time to indulge in select oysters, bouillabaisse (rumored to be the city's best), and a fresh catch of the day that ranks highly among regulars. Beautifully decorated, Le Dôme pulls in a slightly older, more sophisticated crowd, thanks to well-paced service and pricey options. METRO: Vavin (line 4) or Edgar Quinet (line 6)
243, bd Raspail, Paris 75014 • 01 43 20 46 73
Description: 14ème ARRONDISSEMENT. You'll undoubtedly be rubbing elbows with other seafood devotees in this restaurant, which is reminiscent of an old – albeit tasteful – wooden boat. Fresh, simple preparations distinguish the food, and diners can't say enough good things about the variety of fish and shellfish dishes. METRO: Raspail
16, av Victor Hugo, Paris 75016 • 01 44 17 35 85
Description: 16ème ARRONDISSEMENT. At this 70+-year-old restaurant, diners choose between a marbled oyster bar on the main level and a more luxurious upstairs dining room. Art Deco mosaics and burled wood accents leave patrons awestruck. Just as striking are the innovative dishes, which include grilled turbot with sauce béarnaise and shellfish in cream and mussel broth. While you're there, indulge in a terrific glass of wine, and enjoy some top-notch caviar. METRO: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile
82, bd Murat, Paris 75016 • 01 46 51 67 80
Description: 16ème ARRONDISSEMENT. A bit off the beaten path of Paris's high-visibility dining scene, this restaurant courts a strong following of locals, who appreciate the quiet neighborhood and the kitchen's talent with seafood. As a result, the place stays busy, and folks tuck into classic grilled sardines with herbs, a rich bouillabaisse, the day's fresh catch, and even unusual offerings like skate. Since it's without pretense, the place is as good for a daily dinner as for a special night out. METRO: Porte de St-Cloud