The best seafood restaurants in Paris
Want to enjoy exceptional seafood in Paris? Here’s our selection of must-try restaurants for a refined, iodized experience.
Impeccable freshness, an essential criterion for seafood
Seafood requires absolute quality and freshness to reveal all its flavors. Since it depends on the tides and daily arrivals, it’s essential to choose trusted addresses where the selection is rigorous. We have tested several Parisian establishments to bring you this top list of the best seafood restaurants in Paris in 2025.
Congrès Maillot: the iconic safe bet
Just a stone’s throw from the Palais des Congrès, this brasserie attracts businessmen, local regulars and foreigners alike, drawn by the establishment’s reputation. Whether in the dining room, upstairs or on the terrace, the experience never disappoints. You can even order takeaway trays. For the more meat-loving diners, the menu doesn’t leave them out in the cold: the meats are beyond reproach.
📍 80 avenue de la Grande Armée, 75017 Paris
L’Auberge Dab: a historic setting for a gourmet platter
In the same district as Le Congrès Maillot, L’Auberge Dab offers a generous menu, where each dish is presented with care. With leather armchairs and elm woodwork, the warm ambience completes a successful dining experience.
📍 161 avenue de Malakoff, 75116 Paris
Clamato: a beach hut in the heart of Paris
This seaside-style bistro is run by chef Bertrand Grébaut. Here, the menu changes daily according to the arrival of fishermen from Concarneau, Saint-Jean-de-Luz or Ile d’Yeu. Expect creative recipes such as black mullet ceviche, bonito tataki and Galician sea urchin.
📍 80 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
Le Chardenoux by Cyril Lignac: the perfect fusion of sea and gastronomy
Classified as a historic monument, this century-old bistro has been sublimated by Cyril Lignac. In a Belle Époque decor, the menu blends Japanese and maritime inspirations. Highlights include tuna tartare and langoustine ravioli. Not forgetting the chef’s signature desserts.
📍 1 Rue Jules Vallès, 75011 Paris
Table Bruno Verjus: simplicity at the service of excellence
In a refined, minimalist setting, Bruno Verjus sublimates raw produce. This gourmet table offers wild abalone and giant sea urchins, fished between Scotland and Norway, for a unique experience.
📍 3 rue Prague, 75012 Paris
Lemons and Oysters: an iodized aperitif in the heart of Montmartre
An annex of the Hôtel Rochechouart, this address is perfect for a gourmet seafood break. You’ll find: Marennes or Arcachon oysters, shrimps & whelks, fish rillettes. To accompany it all, a fine list of natural wines.
📍 57 boulevard de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris
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