The 7 Best Steak Frites Restaurants in Paris (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 7 picks

The best steak frites in Paris in 2026 are at Le Relais de l'Entrecôte for its single-menu entrecôte with secret sauce, Bistrot Paul Bert for the classic bistro version, Le Severo for a butcher's cuts, Robert et Louise for steak grilled over a wood fire in the Marais, and Bouillon Chartier for the cheapest good steak frites in town.

Steak frites is the Paris bistro standard: a bavette, onglet, entrecôte (rib-eye) or côte de bœuf for two, served with fries and sauce — béarnaise, poivre (pepper) or shallots. French steak is cooked less than in the US or UK: 'bleu' is barely seared, 'saignant' is rare, 'à point' is medium-rare to medium, and 'bien cuit' is well done (and frowned upon). Most bistros close on Sundays and Mondays and for part of August.

1. Le Relais de l'Entrecôte — Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th)

One menu only: entrecôte with a famous secret sauce and endless fries.

$$ Mid-range

Le Relais de l'Entrecôte serves just one thing: a walnut salad followed by sliced entrecôte in its secret green sauce, with fries and a second helping. You only choose the cooking and the dessert.

There are several branches in Paris; the Saint-Germain one is the classic.

Good to know: No reservations: arrive at opening to avoid the line.

20 Rue Saint-Benoît, 75006 Paris

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2. Le Bistrot Paul Bert — Faidherbe (11th)

The archetypal Paris bistro, famous for its steak frites with béarnaise.

$$$ Upmarket

Le Bistrot Paul Bert is many people's idea of the perfect Paris bistro: zinc bar, mosaic floor, chalkboard menu and a big wine list. Its steak frites with béarnaise is one of the city's best-known.

Order a côte de bœuf for two if you're sharing.

Good to know: Book ahead, and save room for the Paris-Brest.

18 Rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris

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3. Le Severo — Montparnasse / Pernety (14th)

A butcher-turned-bistro owner serving superb aged beef.

$$$ Upmarket

Le Severo is a small bistro run by a former butcher, known for excellent, well-aged beef and hand-cut fries, with a strong wine list written on the wall.

It is small and popular with meat lovers; the menu is short.

Good to know: Book ahead; seats are few.

8 Rue des Plantes, 75014 Paris

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4. Robert et Louise — Le Marais (3rd)

Steak grilled over a wood fire in a rustic Marais room.

$$ Mid-range

Robert et Louise is a rustic, family-style restaurant in the Marais where meat is grilled over a wood fire in the dining room. Côte de bœuf and steaks come with potatoes and salad.

It is hearty, convivial and a good-value meal in a pricey area.

Good to know: Ask for a table near the fire in winter.

64 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Paris

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5. Bouillon Chartier — Grands Boulevards (9th)

Cheap steak frites in a grand 1890s dining hall.

$ Budget

Bouillon Chartier has served cheap, classic French food since 1896 in a vast Belle Époque hall with brass racks and waiters in black waistcoats. Steak frites costs a fraction of bistro prices.

It is about the experience as much as the food; lines move fast.

Good to know: Go mid-afternoon or late to avoid the long line.

7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris

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6. Le Bon Georges — Saint-Georges (9th)

A classic bistro known for prime meat and an excellent wine list.

$$$ Upmarket

Le Bon Georges is a traditional neighborhood bistro on rue Saint-Georges, known for top-quality meat — often cooked for two — and a serious wine list.

It suits a traditional bistro dinner near South Pigalle.

Good to know: Ask about the meat of the day; cuts for two are the highlight.

45 Rue Saint-Georges, 75009 Paris

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7. Au Bœuf Couronné — La Villette (19th)

A historic meat brasserie from the days of the La Villette slaughterhouses.

$$$ Upmarket

Au Bœuf Couronné is a large, old-fashioned brasserie on Avenue Jean-Jaurès, dating from when La Villette was Paris's meat market. Its menu is built around beef, from steak frites to huge côtes.

Handy before a concert at the Philharmonie or La Villette.

Good to know: Eat here before a show at the Philharmonie de Paris nearby.

188 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris

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Frequently asked questions

How do you order steak in Paris?

Bleu (very rare), saignant (rare), à point (medium-rare to medium) or bien cuit (well done). French à point is pinker than many visitors expect, so go one level up if unsure.

What is the secret sauce at Le Relais de l'Entrecôte?

Its green, buttery sauce is a closely guarded recipe; the restaurant serves only one menu — salad with walnuts, then entrecôte with the sauce and fries, with a second helping included.

Do you need a reservation at Le Relais de l'Entrecôte?

No — it doesn't take reservations, so expect a line at peak times. Arrive at opening.

Where can I get cheap steak frites in Paris?

The 'bouillons' — Chartier on the Faubourg Montmartre and its newer rivals — serve steak frites at low prices in historic dining rooms.

What is the best cut for steak frites?

Bavette and onglet are the bistro classics, full of flavor; entrecôte is richer; côte de bœuf for two is the splurge.

1. Le Relais de l'Entrecôte — Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th)

2. Le Bistrot Paul Bert — Faidherbe (11th)

3. Le Severo — Montparnasse / Pernety (14th)

4. Robert et Louise — Le Marais (3rd)

5. Bouillon Chartier — Grands Boulevards (9th)

6. Le Bon Georges — Saint-Georges (9th)

7. Au Bœuf Couronné — La Villette (19th)

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