Le Relais de Venise - L'Entrecôte

★ 4.1 (3,005)$ · Budget-friendly

This French bistro has served one signature dish since 1959: grilled steak with matchstick fries and a secret sauce, brought by traditional waitresses in a lively atmosphere. The menu also features a selection of French wines and rich desserts like profiteroles. Its long-running, no-choice format has made it a fixture of the Paris dining scene for over 60 years.

✨ Reasons to go

1Serves a single set dish—steak-frites with a secret sauce—unchanged since 1959.
2No reservations or menu choices
3the entire experience revolves around one recipe served by traditional uniformed waitresses.
4The secret green sauce recipe has never been disclosed, fueling decades of speculation among regulars.

💡 Good to know

1No reservations taken, so arrive 15-25 minutes before opening (lunch or dinner) to beat the long queue
2the single set menu of steak-frites with secret sauce is quick to serve once seated.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

271 Bd Pereire, 75017 Paris, France · Porte MaillotGoogle Apple

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Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:45 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:45 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:45 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 2:30 PM, 6:45 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 2:45 PM, 6:45 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 2:45 PM, 6:45 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 2:45 PM, 6:45 – 11:00 PM

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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"The Food: You’re served a crisp walnut salad, a french bread, followed by two separate servings of tender steak-frites drenched in their legendary, buttery secret green sauce. The Vibe: Bustling, cramped, and classically Parisian. The Catch: No reservations. You will have to queue. The Service: The servers are incredibly warm and accommodating, adding a welcoming touch to the fast-paced environment. The Verdict: Simple, efficient, and incredibly delicious. It's an iconic dining experience that is well worth the wait."

— Bianca

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