Brasserie Fouquet's Paris
Restaurant · Champs-Elysees ·
Upscale brasserie with seasonal menu from Chef Pierre Gagnaire
Upscale brasserie with seasonal menu from Chef Pierre Gagnaire
"Located on the corner of avenue George V and avenue des Champs-Élysées with a long history dating back to 1899, this brasserie has a reputation as a place to see and be seen — its past patrons include Charlie Chaplin and Liza Minnelli — and currently features a seasonal menu overseen by chef Pierre Gagnaire." - Lindsey Tramuta
"Located on the lively Champs-Élysées since 1899, this luxurious brasserie—overseen by Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire—serves pristinely cooked meats, fresh fish, and perfectly executed vegetables in an elegant setting on the ground floor of a celebrated hotel, with picture-perfect views toward the Arc de Triomphe; it’s a favored spot for a stylish pause after shopping or a film." - Vicki Denig
"Including a farewell dinner at the legendary Fouquet’s on the Champs-Elysées that you won’t soon forget."
"The brasserie channels classic French bistro style with red chairs and a bar, led by chef Bradley Stellings under the culinary oversight of Pierre Gagnaire; the menu mixes traditional dishes like steak tartare and onion soup with regional seafood such as Maine lobster and Blue Point oysters finished with horseradish Chantilly cream and beetroot jelly, and a standout Caesar salad topped with tender lobster and fresh herbs." - Kristin Braswell
"Many come to Fouquet's to see and be seen, but the seasonal menu by three Michelin-starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire makes it a worthy stop for more than just a cocktail. The atmosphere is chic and retro, without the pretentiousness you would expect from a celebrity-frequented haunt. It’s easy to spend a few hours soaking in the atmosphere of the warm and cozy dining room, which is usually filled with a mix of well-to-do Parisians, film industry veterans, and travelers with an appreciation of classic French gastronomy. Since opening in 1899, the classic brasserie has been a meeting place for those in the arts and culture industry, with past guests including Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Jackie Kennedy, and Liza Minnelli. It still hosts the gala dinner for the César Awards (the French equivalent of the Oscars) and has maintained a strong link to the film industry. The restaurant itself has been protected as a historical French monument since 1990 and the classic interiors—complete with warm mahogany wood paneling by Jean Royère—are beautifully preserved." - Julia Eskins, Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
