Paul Chêne de la Mer

Rating: 11.5
Author: Gault&Millau

129 Rue Lauriston, 75116 Paris, France

11.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

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Location: Paris
Cooking: French | Seafood
Services: Terrace
Style: Bistro/Brasserie, Casual, With family, With friends

Gault&Millau's review 2026

11,5/20

Gourmet Restaurant

Somewhat unexpectedly, this is the new hot spot on the long Rue Lauriston. As an annex to the traditional meat-focused bistro right next door, this “seafood” concept might have raised a few eyebrows among the regulars who love the andouillette next door. In practice, however, it’s a solid spot—professional and affordable—with a well-varied menu and clear attention to detail in the preparation: a good dozen parsley-crusted razor clams in a well-seasoned broth for €15, fried calamari, sprats (spelled like “Spritz,” but we’ll let that slide) and potato pancakes, a very respectable coulibiac—served like a turnover—with a delicious sauce, and classics like sole meunière or linguine vongole. The dining room fills up quickly; there’s a wide selection for both light and hearty appetites, and the seafood theme is well executed. The young staff is attentive, though the wine list is a bit less exciting—fairly standard.