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Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
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About the Vibe
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte is Paris's most reliable steakhouse, famous for its single-course formula that's been perfected since 1959. You'll find yourself in a classic brasserie setting where the only question is whether you want your entrecôte rare or well-done—the secret sauce is poured tableside and it's genuinely addictive. Skip the menu entirely and just order the set: walnut salad followed by the tender sirloin with fries. It's touristy but for good reason. The Montparnasse location has that authentic Parisian brasserie vibe with black-and-white uniforms and efficient service, though expect to wait during peak hours. The simplicity is the point here—no fancy extras, just really well-executed steak and fries with a sauce that's become legendary.
Known For
- •secret sauce poured tableside
- •single-course menu
- •walnut salad starter
- •homemade fries
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Location & Hours
Mo-Fr 12:00-14:30,18:45-23:00; PH,Sa,Su 12:00-15:00,18:45-23:00
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Reviews (1)
Reliable steakhouse with a secret sauce
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte is the kind of place that's been doing one thing exceptionally well for over 60 years. The Montparnasse location maintains that classic Parisian brasserie atmosphere—think black-and-white uniforms, checkered tablecloths, and a no-nonsense service style that gets food to your table quickly. You're not coming here for ambiance or conversation; you're coming for the entrecôte and that mysterious secret sauce that's been dripping from their ladles since 1959.
The menu is refreshingly simple: walnut salad to start, then the star—sirloin steak served with homemade fries and the famous sauce poured tableside. The meat is consistently tender and cooked exactly how you order it. Yes, it's become a tourist destination and you'll see queues outside, but locals still pop in for a reliable, no-fuss meal. The Montparnasse spot has that authentic neighborhood feel despite the crowds, and the efficiency is genuinely impressive given how busy it gets.
Lire en français
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte, c'est l'adresse qu'on ne rate pas quand on veut un bon steak à Paris. Le restaurant Montparnasse garde cette ambiance brasserie parisienne authentique, avec le service efficace et les serveuses en noir et blanc. Vous ne venez pas ici pour flâner, mais pour manger vraiment bien, sans chichis.
La formule est simple mais parfaite : une salade de noix en entrée, puis l'entrecôte avec ses frites maison et cette sauce secrète qu'on verse sur la table. La viande est toujours tendre, cuite comme vous la voulez. C'est vrai qu'il y a souvent la queue, même les locaux viennent ici pour un repas rapide et de qualité. Le cadre est classique, le service rapide, et le résultat, c'est toujours bon.