L'Ecailler du Bistrot
Situated next door to Bistrot Paul Bert, this restaurant of huîtres (oysters), gambas (prawns), crevette (shrimp), homard (lobster), and many types of fish won my heart. It is decorated with large wooden boats, maps and painted murals of shellfish. The blackboard menus feature the daily catch and have a large selection of named oysters.
I learned from my experiences at Le Baron Rouge that you order oysters by the number which indicates the size of the oyster and by the beach, such as Omaha Beach. There are too many choices so you order some of all of them and savor the individuality of each. Just as the French cherish their baguettes, the oysters are serious business and not to be rushed. They have a nice selection of wines, and a glass of Sancerre is a perfect accompaniment.
Living most of the year on the Gulf Coast of the US and traveling to other coastal oyster regions (Seattle, Vancouver), my tastes are discerning. The oysters that I enjoyed at L'Ecailler du Bistrot were perhaps the best ever tasted. One could close the eyes and be transported to Brittany.
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L'Ecailler du Bistrot
22, rue Paul Bert
75011, Paris
Mmmmmm sounds yummy!! I should have eaten more dinner tonight!! Wonderful, informative post as always! Hope your week is off to a great start, Genie!
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Sylvia
Je réponds présente pour t'accompagner ma chère Génie à une dégustation d'huître !
ReplyDeleteUn cadre qui semble très agréable...
Gros bisous
Des produits à consommer de préférence dans la région de production...Bouzigues, Oléron...
ReplyDeleteI don't like oysters , but I'm in for gambas , shrimps and lobsters!And I just LOVE the mood of this place, with those marvellous boats!
ReplyDeleteA place that I would like to visit someday, I like a lot your review, thanks for sharing!
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This place seems to have a wonderful ambience Genie. I'll bet there's been some problems solved across those tables.
ReplyDeleteHmm, I think I would take a pass on the oysters. But I'd love to take that boat down to the nearest pond and sail it. :-)
ReplyDeleteBrittany -- what a beautiful place. I didn't have oysters there, but a spot by the sea is a spot to be treasured.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a seafood place
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place! The atmosphere. The oysters. I get tingly all over just thinking about dining at a place like this!
ReplyDeleteSince being spoiled with the best oysters ever at the Bay of Arcachon, I was sure I'd never meet their equal. But this place does look promising!
ReplyDeleteThis maritime decor is quite charming, Genie. Oysters? How about if you take my share . . .
ReplyDeleteNot my taste but it is interesting decor.
ReplyDeleteAlain, I agree and have a working list of those places I much visit, some for the food, some for the architecture and history... all for the experience. C'est vrai.
ReplyDeleteMartine, what fun that would be... perhaps one day we will do so.
Jack, I have been eating oysters since I was a young child so I would gladly enjoy your portion. There are many other items on the menu, and Bistrot Paul Bert will serve you a hearty plat of beef next door.
There are some other interesting restaurants on this up and coming "gastronomic" street far from the tourist crowds. I will post again on another restaurant.
Bises,
Genie
Love Sancerre, it's one of my favorite wines. I used to love oysters when I was a kid, but haven't had even one in many, many years.
ReplyDeleteI don´t like oysters but this place looks nice.
ReplyDeleteThis place sounds like heaven!
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