Bofinger
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- L’écailler
- €29.5
- 4 Spéciales saint-vaast la tatihou n°3, 4 creuses de bretagne cadoret n°3, 3 crevettes roses bio de madagascar, 3 amandes, 3 palourdes
- Dégustation d'huîtres
- €36.5
- 3 spéciales saint-vaast la tatihou n°3, 3 creuses de bretagne cadoret n°3, 3 spéciales gillardeau n°3, 3 fines de claire n°3
- La haute-mer
- €59.5
- 1/2 homard*, 1/2 tourteau, 3 langoustines, 3 crevettes roses bio de madagascar, crevettes grises
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Scott G. • 3 reviews
September 14, 2024
4/10First, they tried to seat us upstairs in Siberia, even though it was early and empty on the main floor and we had a reservation. We were offered glasses of rose champagne which we assumed was complimentary but it was 16 euro each. No water was offered or provided. The Bofinger platter of shellfish was sparse and a total ripoff at 84 euros. At the end, the waiter who we had rarely seen had the nerve to ask us if we would like to add a tip. Having been here before, we felt that the entire experience had really deteriorated.
Holly W. • 1 review
July 17, 2024
10/10The food was delicious, but honestly, what made the meal truly memorable was the exceptional service. The servers were kind, professional, and had such amazing attention to detail. They made our tasty meal such an elevated experience.
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ABDEL A. • 38 reviews
July 6, 2024
9/10Excellent
Christopher S. • 2 reviews
June 26, 2024
10/10The atmosphere service and food were absolutely superb. we had a great experience
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Karen y. • 4 reviews
March 31, 2024
10/10Perfect place to go after the opera. Our meals were delicious and the staff were very pleasant. Highly recommend!
Alice t. • 10 reviews
February 18, 2024
5.5/10almost cold choucroute with meats cooked hours before, tiny pot of mustard… no joy in the presentation. Dessert was a scoop of non descript white sorbet in mango juice from a bottle. Standard six escargots were ok, just like anywhere else.
Darragh H. • 5 reviews
December 21, 2023
9.5/10Hi. Great meal in a wonderful restaurant only marred by service which a bit too intrusive and fast.
Oded S. • 1 review
December 14, 2023
2/10They say i had no reservation. After waiting they had a table for me. No one approached me for 20 minutes, so I got up and left
Emmanuel T. • 1 review
September 3, 2023
10/10Food is the most delicious in all Paris. Service is slow when you request the check to pay
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Deena B. • 1 review
August 27, 2023
6.5/10The behavior of our waiter was absolutely appalling. The treatment he serviced us with was extremely upsetting and our children were even able to witness it. He’s tall, thin & with dark hair (no beard). I’ll be happy to come in and point him out. He should be fired for his actions. We believe that because we are Americans he behaved this way. We’ve been in France over a week (Paris & Burrgundy) and thankfully this is the first time we had to explain to our 8 year old & 6 year old that some people don’t like us simply because of where we come from. We cannot pronounce French words well but we still deserve to be treated with respect. He didn’t come to take our drinks for over 20 minutes +. He came to ask my husband to move his chair but refused to get our drinks for way too long. He rudely told us we couldn’t order oysters unless we ordered our entire meal. Maybe this is true but he was very rude about it. He was upset my young children were splitting 1 Orangina. We can’t be sure what specifically set him off to treat us so poorly. My husband and I ordered champagne & a bottle of wine. He chastised us for ordering still tap water and he didn’t bring it until he saw us ask a much nicer server we saw nearby. His response after 40 mins of no water was “Tap, I’ll try”. My 8 year old asked why he was smirking at us in a mean way throughout dinner. At the end of our dinner….after dessert and as we were about to leave he angrily placed 2 bottles of water on our table. You can be sure I’ll be writing on every review platform I can find to say “Americans Beware”. We paid over $250 euros and he ruined our dining experience with a smirk. Im utterly disheartened and also disgusted my family with 2 young girls had to endure this treatment. The food was delicious, the oysters particularly were fabulous and the restaurant itself is beautiful. Every other employee we encountered in the restaurant was as kind and courteous but as we say in America….”One bad apple can ruin the bunch” We will never return and you can be certain we will go out of our way tell everyone we know to avoid this establishment.
Diane S. • 5 reviews
August 26, 2023
7.5/10Ok
Bob G. • 2 reviews
July 8, 2023
10/10The experience and the food and ambience were all fantastic. We enjoyed this restaurant experience immensely. Was a little nervous the food/service would be lacking because it’s been around so long and tourists come here often but if was excellent in every way. The tower of shellfish was top rate and the grilled lobster was the best lobster I’ve had. And I know my lobster! The cook and seasoning were perfection. Great experience and no way as expensive as most decent restaurants in New York City.
Luís A. • 54 reviews
July 10, 2023
8/10The typical French ambiance was a pleasant surprise. The food (lunch menu) was okay for the price, similar to Eiffel tower menu (excluding the pig feet). Overall, a good experience, especially if you like a vintage decor.
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Francesco O. • 2 reviews
June 17, 2023
9/10Always a great place to get the neat seafood or Alsatian. Setting is marvelously Parisian, combining some exquisite rudeness from our maitre to having wonderful small talk with people sitting at the nearby table. Anytime again.
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Jeffrey R. • 1 review
May 12, 2023
9.5/10Food excellent. Sole Meuniere not to be missed. French all shouting at one another as they do. Service rapid efficient impersonal
Paul R. • 1 review
February 26, 2023
8.5/10If possible, book a table downstairs under the cupola, it is a stupendous dining room. Don’t hesitate to order a single portion for two people and share it. The staff are definitely happy about this. We did it with our fois gras starter, and we should have done the same with the choucroute house special. In fact we couldn’t finish this Alsace dish of boiled cabbage, potato and ham hock. The Alsace beers were also excellent
Daniel S. • 3 reviews
February 13, 2023
10/10Best meal of our Paris trip. The food, service and ambience were amazing. Beautiful building, full of Parisian character. We can definitely recommend.
Janet T. • 2 reviews
December 16, 2022
4/10Beautiful venue. Really sub standard food. Massive fail from a taste perspective
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ANA VALERIA ASSUMPÇAO D. • 4 reviews
September 15, 2022
7.5/10The service was not polite . The food was not so good as used to be .
Joseph N. • 2 reviews
June 23, 2022
10/10Fantastic experience
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About this restaurant
Situé entre Bastille et la place des Vosges, le Bofinger vous reçoit dans un cadre d'exception emprunt d'histoire et de mémoire. Cette élégante brasserie alsacienne du 19e siècle saura vous surprendre avec sa coupole en verre qui illumine la grande salle, ses toiles du célèbre Hansi, ses boiseries, céramiques et miroirs d'époque… Du côté des papilles, le Chef Georges Belondrade met tout en œuvre pour éveiller vos sens. Il travaille poissons et fruits de mer tout en respectant la tradition Bofinger, et vous propose une carte variée qui ravira les fins gourmets. En dessert, vous craquerez volontiers pour le kougelhopf glacé aux griottines sauvages… Une adresse parisienne incontournable qui vous transportera au début des Années Folles. A découvrir sans plus tarder !
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5-7, rue de la Bastille, 75004 Paris
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