Sugaar brings the flavors of the Basque Country to the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, with a menu built around carefully sourced Spanish products — Cantabrian anchovies, Asturian sardines, León meats — and a cocktail program that's become the talk of the neighborhood. The vibe is dark, moody, and a touch romantic, with a late-night bar that keeps going until 2 AM. Come for the grilled meats and stay for the drinks; just don't be surprised if the cocktails take their time arriving.
Basque Country products and a cocktail program worth the wait, served late in a moody Saint-Germain dining room.
Don't come in a rush — cocktails can take a while to arrive, so plan for a leisurely evening and enjoy the pacing.
Basque flavors and standout cocktails in moody Saint-Germain
Sugaar is one of those Saint-Germain spots that flies a bit under the radar but has built a loyal following for good reason. The concept is simple and well-executed: Basque Country products — Cantabrian anchovies, Asturian sardines, León charcuterie — sourced directly by a team that clearly spent time traveling and tasting their way through northern Spain. The menu leans into grilled meats and sharing plates, and the asparagus with toasts is a surprisingly memorable starter that several reviewers have flagged. The steak and mashed potatoes are solid, comforting mains.
Where Sugaar really shines, though, is the cocktail program. The drinks are the thing people talk about — well-crafted, creative, and worth the visit on their own. The one consistent gripe across reviews is that cocktails can take a while to arrive at the table; one diner noted they'd finished their starters before the drinks showed up. So if you're in a rush, this isn't the place, but if you're settling in for a long evening, the pacing almost works in your favor.
The atmosphere is dark and intimate, with a touch of romance that makes it a good date spot. The restaurant transitions into a bar late at night, staying open until 2 AM, which is rare and welcome in this part of the 6th. Service can be slow but is generally friendly. At a 4.0 on Google across 429 reviews, it's not flawless, but for a moody Basque dinner followed by excellent cocktails, Sugaar delivers more than it misses.