As soon as the sun starts to shine, or the festive season approaches, we all start dreaming of oysters on a bed of crushed ice! Hollow, flat, from Brittany or Marennes-Oléron, in Paris we don’t have the sea, but we can taste all the oysters on the French coast! Can you smell the sea? Here are the best places to taste and buy oysters in Paris!
Mollard, a Parisian institution
This historic venue, well known to all seafood lovers, offers extra-fresh oysters in an exceptional setting dating back to 1895. A brasserie of unparalleled charm, with a listed décor dotted with frescoes and mosaics!
📍 Address: 115, rue Saint-Lazare, 75008 Paris
Juste, for oyster lovers
Set sail for the sea in the 9th arrondissement! Juste is a blue-fronted establishment where you can fill up on iodized flavors! Platters of seafood, seafood tapas and quality oysters await you! These oysters come from Riec sur Bélon (South Finistère) and Maison Thaëron!
📍 Address: 48 Rue Laffitte, 75009 Paris
Le vent d’Armor, for gourmet oysters in Paris
This chic restaurant in Paris’s 5th arrondissement offers refined, authentic gourmet cuisine. Here, fish takes center stage! The products of the sea are sublimated and reveal all their aromas in surprising recipes. When it comes to oysters, you’re guaranteed a feast of different sizes from Marennes-Oléron!
📍 Address: 25 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris
Pleine Mer, fresh oysters in Paris and by the sea
It’s fair to say that this restaurant has chosen its name well. Pleine Mer is renowned for its oyster formulas from Brittany, offering a taste experience centered on the freshness and quality of the products. They’re so delicious, you’d think the oysters had just been caught. Your palate will thank you!
You’ve come to the right place for a dozen oysters and a glass of white wine! The Breton sea air blows through this address at aperitif time or late at night! Enjoy oysters at any time of day, in a setting that’ll make you feel like you’re in a fishmonger’s! Whether from Brittany, Normandy or Arcachon, the oysters have all been responsibly fished, and you can enjoy them at the counter or at home (to take away)!
📍 Address: 57 Boulevard de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris
L’Ilot, for a well-deserved iodine break
L’Ilot is a popular spot for its excellent oysters and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for an iodized break in the heart of Paris. A great place to have a drink with friends and share oysters in the sunshine or around the festive table!
📍 Address: 4 Rue de la Corderie, 75003 Paris
La Trincante, oyster bar and flea market in Paris
It’s safe to say that La Trincante isn’t like any other establishment. In this super-friendly oyster bar, you can feast on Cancale oysters and go bargain hunting in the basement flea market. When sporting events are on, La Trincante becomes the neighborhood HQ! A great place to live!
Le Langousta-Restaurant for exquisite oysters in Paris
Renowned in the capital, Le Langousta is a must for oyster (and seafood) lovers, offering a quality selection in elegant, refined surroundings. The platters are very generous and can even be delivered to your home! No need to go to the seaside to treat yourself.
📍 Address: 20 rue Singer, 75016 Paris
Perlimpinpin, an address where taste is no laughing matter
This superlative address specializes in raw meats, offering tartars to die for. But it’s for its quality oyster bar that we introduce you. You can try them plain, with a poké sauce or with tomato condiments and a shot of vodka. Bold proposals for your taste buds!
📍 Address: 121 Rue de Rome, 75017 Paris