3, rue de Montfaucon (6)
Tel: 01.44.41.10.07
AMBIANCE/DÉCOR
Oysters, and virtually only that. A handful of tables with white tablecloths and a counter, no seats. High shelves of wine bottles behind counter, plus two “chefs” (oyster-openers) (plus shrimp, clams and urchins). A Left Bank institution.
FOOD
Oysters. Chosen by season, medium or large. One dozen minimum or two set menus, oysters with a glass of wine and coffee. Fresh, delicious oysters. Ditto shrimp and scallop pate offered as first course.
SERVICE
A little snippy, but not egregious. Waitress at times seemed stressed. No big deal.
PRICE
Oysters 34€/dozen. Shrimp 25€. For a light lunch, this could be the spot.
I read reference to ownership change, but nothing seems different at this well-known, tiny oyster restaurant.
Four hardworking staff take orders with a smile; serve, clear, open oysters and pour wine for four tiny sidewalk tables and fewer than 20 seats inside. Most people order one of two combinations of oyster sizes and types with a glass of wine, or oysters, shrimp, whelk, etc. Simple. Uncomplicated. Fresh. Popular. Some first courses too: smoked scallops, duck foie gras. Good but unnecessary. Fine lunch. One change with new regime: reservations taken. 108€ for 2.
(2X) (2014-2022)