Which restaurant should I choose to enjoy seafood in Paris?
For Parisians far from the seaside, here are some great spots to enjoy fish, shellfish, and crustaceans… How to choose the right restaurant for a seafood escape right in the heart of the capital.
–
Renoma Café
Located on Avenue George V, Renoma Café presents itself as a New York loft with a French touch. Serving as both a bookshop and a restaurant, its reputation precedes it! Attracting both Parisians in search of new places and curious tourists.
The highlight? Its oyster bar, open from October onwards. Run by THE best oyster opener in Paris, offering a beautiful selection of oysters! Gillardeau oysters, Marennes, Oléron, whelks, and other fresh pink shrimps, directly sourced from the best producers. A spot that will definitely delight seafood lovers!
Renoma Café Gallery, 32 Avenue George V – 45 Rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris. +33 1 47 20 46 19
–
Rech
A seafood restaurant taken over by Alain Ducasse in 2007, Rech has been a true institution since 1925. In a refined setting with light tones, you can enjoy cuisine that enhances the flavors of the sea! To preserve the Rech family’s legacy, since the reopening, the establishment has unveiled a new menu, crafted with chef Jacques Maximin. Among the house’s signature dishes: golden sole with roasted ratte potatoes or John Dory fillet. Seafood enthusiasts are in the right place here because every day! The seafood counter receives oysters, shellfish, and crustaceans that the establishment offers in platters… Quality products that stand out for their freshness and promise a delicious taste.
To finish on a sweet note, we absolutely recommend the Mister Rech! A delightful hazelnut ice cream topped with hot chocolate sauce… Like every address of the multi-starred chef, one rarely leaves disappointed. Simple yet refined cuisine, understated decor, and impeccable service, a flawless experience! Congratulations on this flagship of marine gastronomy.
Rech, 62 avenue des Ternes, 75017 Paris. +33 1 45 72 29 47
–
Le Dôme Montparnasse
Standing on Boulevard du Montparnasse for over a century, Le Dôme is a true institution of fish and seafood, with its most famous regulars including Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, Brassaï, and Amedeo Modigliani… Upon entering, one is immediately charmed by the brasserie space transformed into a lush summer garden. And it doesn’t end there, as passing through the restaurant’s door reveals an Art Deco room recently redesigned by Axel Huynh. Sublimely decorated with velvet and sumptuous zenithal frescoes enhanced with gold leaf, the designer has succeeded in preserving its soul while revisiting the codes of the Parisian brasserie with elegance and modernity.
Since May 2018, the Michelin-starred Japanese chef Miura Yoshihiko has been leading the kitchen, bringing a breath of fresh air and modernizing Le Dôme’s menu without ever altering its essence. His high-precision work, outstanding technique, and aesthetic sense dedicated to traditional French cuisine blend with Japanese flavors, textures, and secrets.
On the menu, naturally, are excellent seafood products sourced from the best French producers: oysters – both hollow and flat – clams, cockles, clams, lobsters, and other delicious fish, arriving fresh every day (turbot, sole, sea bass, monkfish…), but also sublime desserts that complement this flavorful ode.
Le Dôme Montparnasse, 108 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris. +33 1 43 35 25 81
–
Le Bar à Huîtres
The famous seafood restaurant ‘chain’ spares no effort and offers exceptional, tailor-made, and carefully selected products. All to be enjoyed in a chic and refined setting. On the menu for your gustatory delights: the largest selection of oysters in the capital, delicious lobsters and royal langoustines, numerous shellfish, and finely cooked wild fish. A pleasure for both the eyes and the taste buds. Special mention for their ‘Haute Couture seafood platters’, which truly live up to their name!
Le Bar à Huîtres, 112 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris – 69 Avenue de Wagram, 75017 Paris & 33 Rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris.
–
Durand Dupont
After a few months of renovation, Durand Dupont is reborn in a setting where tradition and modernity create a truly contemporary scenography… The strength of this Neuilly institution? Its generous shellfish counter, present all year round. Located in the center of the establishment, this shellfish bar is THE meeting place for seafood enthusiasts. On the menu are exceptional oysters such as Gillardeau, Fin de Claire, Creuses de Bretagne, or Plates Belon, not to mention the shellfish and crustaceans, to be enjoyed solo or in pairs.
Moreover, the Blue Lobster (with its homemade mayonnaise), the spider crab, the langoustines, whelks, and other shrimps await to be savored. If the choice proves too difficult, the two platters “Le Durand” and “Le Dupont”, delicious combinations from the Shellfish Bar, will seduce the most discerning gourmets. There’s no chance of leaving disappointed!
Durand Dupont, 14 place du marché, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine. +33 1 41 92 93 00
