Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
15 people recommend, 6 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/ParisTravelGuide, r/paris21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Le Relais de l'Entrecôte, pooled here across its Paris branches with the pin on the Montparnasse one. A few praise the sauce, a few highlight the meat, and a few single out the steak frites. Some diners mention long waits, though one says going near opening skips the queue. A few commenters call it a tourist trap, one finds it very average, and another argues quieter, less touristy places serve meat better.
Address
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte - Montparnasse, 101 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Steak frites
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/donteatpancakes in r/ParisTravelGuide · May 2026taste
Expected a tourist trap but was pleasantly surprised by tender meat and a good sauce.
- Caveatu/PecDeck in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jun 2025
Says recommending it to someone avoiding tourist traps would be a serious mistake.
- Recommendsu/rarwm15 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Aug 2024taste
Rates the sauce and steak frites highly, and feels the queue is worth joining.
- Recommendsu/TheSamanda in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jun 2025taste
Lists it as a go-to; likes the steak-frites and desserts and says lines move quickly.
- Recommendsu/nuht in r/paris · Jul 2024taste
Loves its sauce and meat, though thinks it might be overrated.
- Caveatu/Dull-Woodpecker3900 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jun 2025taste
Calls it a tourist trap; says better steak-frites exist elsewhere and advises against queuing there.
- Caveatu/fancypants1589 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jan 2026wait time
Would skip it for the line, not as a judgment on quality.
- Recommendsu/0jillian0 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Aug 2025
Returns to it repeatedly on Paris trips and calls it a must.
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- Recommendsu/ramnes in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jun 2025
Calls it a tourist restaurant but not a trap; says they enjoy visiting it occasionally.
- Recommendsu/skrrtskut in r/ParisTravelGuide · Mar 2024
Recommended for meat; likes the concept, though not everyone may agree.
- Recommendsu/verifyinfield in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jul 2025taste
Says they had a pretty good meal there, but notes that lines can be long depending on timing.
- Recommendsu/scottarichards in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jun 2025
Agrees with the recommendation of this steak restaurant.
- Caveatu/DecadoW in r/paris · Jul 2024
Calls it very average, one of the weaker picks.
- Caveatu/FrankTRUONG in r/ParisTravelGuide · Sep 2026
Calls it a tourist trap: long outdoor wait, cramped seating, greasy sauce, left disappointed.
- Recommendsu/Squid505 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Feb 2026
Says it is worth the buzz despite the wait, and shows a dessert photo.
- Recommendsu/Yabbaba in r/paris · Jul 2024taste
Adds praise for their fries.
- Recommendsu/Kitty-Kat-65 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Nov 2023
Says they and their son really enjoy this steak restaurant.
- Caveatu/Adept-Lie220 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Mar 2026
Dislikes it, arguing quieter, less touristy places serve meat better, though steak-and-fries can be decent.
- Recommendsu/Harrycover in r/paris · Jul 2024taste
Recently went back and found it really good, and felt warmly welcomed despite being touristy.
- Recommendsu/Wrong-Wrap942 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Nov 2023
Has eaten both options and says the sit-down meal is better than the sandwich for visitors.
- Recommendsu/Latitude32 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jan 2026
Went near opening and skipped the queue; found it tasty and fairly priced.
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