Chez Fernand

I had an unforgettable dining experience at Chez Fernand in Paris. From the moment I stepped inside, I was welcomed with genuine warmth and charm. The ambiance is everything you hope for in a classic Parisian bistro cozy wooden beams, softly glowing lighting, lively conversations, and an atmosphere that feels both intimate and authentically French. It’s the kind of place that makes you instantly feel at home. The food was exceptional. The smoked salmon was fresh, silky, and beautifully presented with crisp greens and a bright touch of lemon. The green bean salad was simple yet flavorful, with a lovely balance of texture and seasonings. And the tarte tatin was perfection caramelized apples cooked just right, tender and rich, resting on a warm, buttery crust. A dessert that truly captures the comfort and elegance of French cuisine. The service elevated the entire experience. Special thanks to Sandy and Emma, whose attentive and genuinely kind care made the evening feel extra special. And an especially warm thank you to James for the delightful greeting that set the perfect tone for the night. Adding to it all, the young and vibrant neighborhood around the restaurant is perfect for continuing the evening with after-dinner drinks. It’s lively without being overwhelming a great place to wander, explore, and soak in more of Paris. If you’re looking for delicious French cuisine, heartfelt service, and a charming, energetic setting, Chez Fernand is an absolute must. I’ll definitely be returning.

Great traditional french food in a very rustic and bustling atmosphere. We walked in on a busy Friday night and were seated within about 5–10 minutes. The staff were warm and welcoming, though service was understandably slow given how packed the restaurant was. It took around 15 minutes just to get the menu board, likely because they were waiting to bring us the English version. We started with the escargots and foie gras terrine for appetizers and both were great. Super glad we decided to get the beef bourguignon. It was absolutely amazing. The beef cheek was very tender, literally fell apart and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Mussels in ginger creme sauce were also really good. While it sometimes took a bit of effort to catch a waiter’s attention which is a testament to how bustling the restaurant was, the service itself moved smoothly once we ordered, and every dish arrived promptly and beautifully prepared. The restaurant is cozy, though seating is very cramped, but honestly, that’s part of the French bistro experience.

Absolutely love this restaurant! My husband and I visited in 2022 during our honeymoon. We recently just visited again and could not vacation without coming here again! The food is incredible, not to mention the service is outstanding. We ordered the bone marrow and escargot to start off with. So delicious! Then for our main course my husband had their beef bourguignon which in fact is legendary, I had their steak with pepper sauce and mashed potatoes! To finish off we ordered their creme brûlée and omg… chefs kiss!

Great find! Steak with bone marrow and silky mash and the beef bourginon were wonderful. Had the green bean salad and herring starters that were delicious too. Service is great.

Chez Fernand has been a Saint-Germain stalwart since 1970, the archetype of a Paris bistro with storied beams, gingham tables, and a room packed to the rafters. Bread is cut fresh from whole loaves on the sideboard - rustic, satisfying, almost perfect (9/10). My tuna with seasonal vegetables showed what “simple” really means: excellent produce, perfectly handled, flavour deepened by a bright counterpoint of herbs and acidity, a dish of humbling excellence (9.5/10). Dessert, a soupe de fraises with ice cream, sang with summer freshness and balance - strawberries and cream retold in Paris (9.5/10).

A truly lovely experience to dine! Initially we wanted to eat somewhere else but it was full so we searched for another place to eat and found this restaurant in a very cute street. The staff spoke English and very welcoming. Especially the younger guy seemed to enjoy his job a lot. We had the ribeye steak and beef Bourguignon as mains and creme brulée as a dessert, which were exceptional! All dishes were fantastic. Especially the Beef Bourguignon was rich in flavor, filling and visually pleasing. I strongly recommend this restaurant :))

A wonderful dining experience. We had a reservation but perhaps it wasn't required for lunch on a weekday. We were seated near the door to enjoy the beautiful weather. The service and staff were friendly and quick. The food was delicious and I would definitely return.

Classic French restaurant serves traditional food, they have English menu as well. Food: we had quite some hard pieces in the poached eggs, maybe shell? Foie gras is the best order (although it looks very fatty), overall is ok but nothing impressive, tourist price Environment: crowded, closed to other tables, only one toilet, tiny and old. But good location. Service: nice, English speaking, long waiting time for bill

Amazing Parisian foods with delicious flavors! I loved their mussels because it has good ginger and garlic flavors in that soup. Their fries are crispy with right amount of salt. This place has delicious dishes and it is very rare to find that in Paris. I highly recommend their Beef Bourguignon and mussels. Good service and staff are welcoming and friendly and always joke around with customers. Met the great Chez Fernand and he was so friendly and greeting with everyone with nice smile on his face. Good ambiance because this place feels like family setting with tables are closed to one another. This is a gem in Paris and everyone should go try at least once. I highly recommend this place!

This was our third or fourth visit for their wonderful bœuf bourguignon. It's as good on each visit as it was the first time years ago. The service is also excellent. If you're looking for an excellent French restaurant, this is the place for you.

Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Beef bourguignon: 5/5 Mussels stew: 5/5 I arrived at 9:45pm for a late-night dinner and ordered their famous Beef Bourguignon, which did not disappoint. This dish is a must-try! I also had the mussels stew, which was a generous portion and equally delicious. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, with locals enjoying their meals. I highly recommend this spot and will definitely be back to try other dishes.

Fantastic food. Friendly service. A bit cramped for space but very charming and authentic.

This was a nice spot for traditional French cuisine. I was here for their famous Beef Bourguignon and it was exactly how I expected it to be - a nice thick savory stew with tender pieces of beef. I appreciated the generous portion of meat and the layers of many spices and herbs that flavored the dish. It was nice to use the bread the scoop the remaining sauce. For dessert I had the Chocolate Soufflé and that was a nice chocolatey dish to end the evening. This place is very popular so make sure to arrive when they open, make a reservation or plan to wait. The service was attentive and helped to make for an enjoyable evening in Saint Germain.

Excellent Beef Bourguignon. However, this was the first time I had it, so I didn't have anything to compare it to. It was delicious though...I ate it all. The rest of my party enjoyed their food as well. 5 Stars!

Wonderful Beef Bourguignon We searched for a restaurant we thought would be the best in French cooking without spending too much money and came up with three places. Without any reservations, this Chez Fernand was the closest to us, so we just showed up when they opened. I was surprised we were able to get a table. Now quite as highbrow as I expected, traditional French cooking but without the fancy feel. The servers were not all dressed up, there was no French music playing, and the scene was watching the servers scrambling around to take care of their customers. We were not well taken care of. I was disappointed they didn't offer onion soup and settled for a cool Tomato Soup. I was expecting something closer to gazpacho, this was not but it was ok. For my entrée I ordered their Beef Bourguignon and that was where they really shined. So good, fall apart meat, a rich gravy, it was outstanding. We skipped getting a dessert, the meal just took too long. Their menu is on chalkboards which they prop up by your table. I think that's cool, I've seen that technique before. For us, we waited so long before the chalkboard showed up we had already figured out what we wanted looking at the chalkboard on the wall, so this just delayed us ordering. They did not offer anything different for kids. Just being here as a tourist I don't know if children's menus are common or uncommon. They did gladly provide her a plate and she ate from our meals. I mentioned service, we were slow to get started, and very slow to pay, like we were an afterthought as they rushed to deal with all the other things they did. As for the start, I'll forgive that by assuming they were starting with customers that had reservations first. The restaurant is narrow. To make it look bigger they had opposing mirrors where you see yourself multiple times in the reflections. Along one side was a row of continuous tables. When they seated a party they pulled out a table so they could get in, then closed the gap again. I'm glad we had our own separate table.

One of the best French spots in Paris. Their specialty is their sauces and they are amazing. Bone Marrow, beef Borgnine were sensational but really everything on the menu was. Duck with mushroom sauce was my entry and it was delicious. Fun atmosphere but tight seating. Worth the visit though.

The food in this place was phenomenal and the service was top notch. The restaurant is a small but nicely laid out, the servers literally have to pull the table out so that the person can sit on the other side which sounds crazy but really adds to the experience. The beef bourguignon is a must try! The sauce has a very deep flavor and is absolutely delicious.

This is my favorite restaurant in Paris and I always come back here every time. I would recommend a reservation if you're coming on a weekend. I came on a weekday with no reservation when it opened at 7 PM so there was no wait. The food is traditional French cuisine. The restaurant is very narrow though so you're sitting really close to other guests. I'm from NYC so it's not a problem for me. The menu is only on large chalkboards but they have French and English. My friend and I ordered the bone marrow, the legendary beef bourguignon, the sea bass, and the creme brulee. The bone marrow bones are huge and so much buttery bone marrow to spread on bread or toast. The beef in the beef bourguignon was so tender. The wine gravy was so rich and flavorful. It's definitely legendary. The sea bass skin was crispy and the fish was perfectly cooked. The creme brulee was okay but it had more sugar than creme. I will definitely back when I'm in Paris!

We took a chance and called in for a reservation 3 hours prior. Luckily, they had a spot available for us. When we got there, we found the place to be quaint. It's a small restaurant, so seating is limited. The nice waitress took us to the only table by the sidewalk. It was pretty. She showed us a portable black board that had the du jour menu in both French and English. We ordered the following: Escargot - cooked in butter and pesto sauce. This delicate dish is a must try. Bone marrow - silky and spreadable delight on a piece of toast. Sprinkle it with a little bit of salt and it's an enjoyable taste to the mouth! The legendary Beef Bourguignon - delicious and tasty! The meat is so tender, you don't need a knife. Make sure you have those bread to scrape off the very last sauce on the dish! This is everyone's favorite! The last dish, and probably my favorite (and unfortunately forgotten the name! ‍) was grilled prawns with an unknown orange savory sauce, on top of some creamed black rice. This was a delight. The creamed black rice when mixed with the prawn sauce is so irresistibly delicious! I finished the whole serving! I highly recommend this! We also ordered the house red which paired well with the food. Over all, we had a fantastic meal and we will definitely come back to this place.

We wanted to try this restaurant after seeing a number of reviews. They definitely didn't disappoint. Beef bourginon was the highlight. Tuna steak and ribeye steak were also very good. Restaurant is cozy, service was fast and friendly. It's on a cute little street in St. Germaine. Price is reasonable. You definitely can't get this quality French food in LA for that price. We'd definitely visit again next time in Paris.

Hands down, best meal I had during my stay in Paris! We made reservations a couple hours in advance and when we arrived, my party of 6 was able to be sat but they only had room at the bar. It worked for us since the restaurant seemed to have very small tables. When our waitress realized we spoke English, she went to take the English board off the wall and set it on the ground for us to look over. Seriously, it was a very large and heavy looking board, i really appreciate her doing that especially when she could have told us to point our heads in the direction of the menu lol. For appetizer, we had to order the snails since we were in Paris and it was delicious! You'll forget that you're eating snails because it was cooked and seasoned so well! I ordered the Ribeye with mashed potatoes and it was really good. Highly recommend checking this spot out!

There are two Chez Fernand restaurants in Paris. DO go - Chez Fernand Christine, Do NOT go - Chez Fernand on rue Guisarde. Poor service, poor food, poor ambiance. Over priced for what you get.

We went to this place while spending some short time in Paris. We did not have reservation but showed up around 7:30PM and got a table right away in the back (which by the way got crowded right after 8:30PM) Food was amazing I enjoy the service, the ambiance, the whole experience. Highly Recommend!

Mannnnn this was one of out favorite steak places in Paris. They know how to do meat. i enjoyed their humble hospitality as much as enjoyed everything we had that night! From the bread to the wine to our entrees. Whooo weee!!

Excellent service. Beef bouginon was great but honestly my wife's perfectly cooked and seasoned ribeye was even better. The escargot was excellent and so flavorful i used the delicious complimentary bread to mop up the sauce. I had one of the best wines Ive ever had at dinner, so i bought a bottle to go as well.

This place is amazing! They have great meals all around and the atmosphere is very inviting. We had the bone marrow which was delicious! The bœuf bourgeonnons was the best in the city! The braised lamb shank was falling off the bone! When I'm back in Paris I will definitely be going back!

Chez Fernand is the quintessential Parisian bistro to visit in Paris. From the moment you step into the restaurant, you are greeted with the warmest welcome one can only find in the heart of Paris. The menu is a colorful array of Bistro Favorites from starter to dessert. The wine list is represents some of France's well known regions of wine. But more importantly, the service along with the food, is the perfect way to truly experience a French Bistro! Make a reservation as they tend to be busy during peak times every day. The legendary Beouf Bourguingnon is an absolute must order. The wine sauce is incredible. Full of flavor yet not heavy.

Great little restaurant in a fun area of Paris. A lot of locals and the service was great. They were very accommodating to a large group and they couldn't have been nice. I would recommend this place highly. Their special beef was awesome as well.

Had the good fortune of running into some fellow Yanks at Bon Marché and they recommended this place highly. We were told to try the foie gras ravioli (yes, you read that correctly) and the bone marrow. They also make a freat beef bourguignon we were told. We made it there last night and were not disappointed... First impression of the restaurant are of a typical Parisian brassiere- cozy small tables with red gingham tablecloths. They you sit side-by-side and pull the table out for you to get in. The smell... marvelous! You know something good is going on in the kitchen. We ordered a Pessac-Léognan at around 55 euro for the bottle and it was delicious... very well worth it. For our starter we shared the foie fras raviolis, and did they ever live up to the hype. Rich and fatty in all the right ways. Excellent execution. For our entrees we had the risotto with scallops and prawns and the ribeye with bone marrow. They are very generous with the portions, and the seafood was no exception. The prawns and scalloolps were huge, and placed over a helathy portion of great tasting risotto. I would call the steak very well cooked and tasty, but it is the bone marrow that steals the show. Its a huge slice of what I can only imagine was the femur. I've never seen so much marrow out of one piece of bone as I did here. Absolutely amazing, and it was rich, yummy, greasy, ans so, so decadently tasty. Truly, this was a wonderful experience and I was not disappointed. Will definently be back!

It was nice that I could find a table there without reservation for dinner and they offered English menu. I tried escargot, duck pie and fondant : escargot was quite basic and duck pie was a little salty but side of fried eggplant was a nice touch . But the highlight was really the fondants cake

Lunch was warm and cozy in this quaint restaurant. The cuisine could not have been better. The fish was perfectly prepared with seasonal vegetables exquisitely cooked; the steak tartare seasoned exceptionally; and chocolate soufflé melt in your mouth. A hidden gem.

Although some of food was very good, the rest of our experience was mediocre. We made reservations ahead of time and were seated in a very cramped, awkward corner of the restaurant. After checking out the menu, we waited for half an hour for someone to come take our order (the waiter had time to fill up the wine glasses of the tables next to us multiple times). We ended up ordering the bone marrow appetizer, beef bourguignon, seafood risotto, and chocolate soufflé. Bone marrow: very good, but it got a bit overwhelming after a few bites Beef bourguignon: flavorful and rich Seafood risotto: I didn't try this because I'm allergic to shrimp, but my dinner companion told me that it was the best dinner dish he had so far in Paris Chocolate soufflé: underwhelming...it was very average tasting and I would not recommend.

Great food Small narrow restaurant. Very busy. Some of the best service we experienced in Paris. Would definitely go back. Highly recommend.

Don't bother, tables touching each other - no spacing at all zero-zilch. Uncomfortably noisy- impossible to carry on a conversation And the icing on the cake- mediocre food with mess hall service Couldn't wait to pay the check and get out. Exiting I passed people waiting for a table inside- go figure

Amazing food! Great service. Highly recommend. We really enjoyed the food! Be sure to make reservations!

If you're looking, for a quiet, intimate dinner, this isn't the place for you. Instead, it's the place to go if you're ok with loud/rowdy, with tables squeezed together. Although it was quite crowded during our recent visit, the waiter was able to find us a table for two in the front room. I had "Chef Rémi Lebon's legendary Boeuf Bourguignon," and it didn't disappoint. FYI: Chez Fernand is on the restaurant row on Rue Guisarde discussed by Rick Steves in his most recent guide to Paris, so expect other tourists.

The food was decent but not even close to the best meal we had in Paris. More importantly be sure to double check your bill closely. They will try and double charge you or add things to your tab.

It was our first dinner in Paris and wasn't as welcoming as I would have expected. The food was okay however disappointing.

All I can say is amazing! This is the kind of place that is really French and really a great restaurant! Amazing attention to every detail of our night! From the pea soup that was so fresh and delicious to the salmon tartar to the tarte tastine of the day. Along with some delicious wine and a spritz cocktail our meal was well u see way! Our plats du jour included the duck confit, the dorade, the king prawns and the couscous salad and the poulette supreme ( for my kids) and there was nothing left on our plates!!! A rhubarb crumble, the French tiast and some glances and sorbets ended the evening and all were superb! This is such a great spot not to be missed! Wow

Great experience at this restaurant. Got the suggestion from the concierge at the Marriott. When we got there we ordered kidneys and steak, Borge were great. The place tends to get busy, and as most Paris restaurants, there's limited room, but if you've traveled through Europe before you know this. Good wine selection, and fast attentive service. It was great to see that you don't have to be fluent in French to order :-) Recommend and would eat there again.

Truly Excellent food!!! Great service, great energy and if ur an antivaxer it is great because I m guessing ole chef her Fernand is an anti vaxer because there was no wasting time checking health passes. Couldn't be bothered. Also relaxed mask useage by staff. If u r a Covid pussy like me probably not the safest and healthiest environment.

We were seated in the back room near the kitchen and every so often you would see the chefs head pop out of the kitchen. The tables are all placed very close together and they have to pull the table out for you to get to the inside seat, but I think it's pretty typical in France. First off I must say our servers English was great he was friendly and patient and explained the menu and specials to us. He also frequently checked on us to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Now on to the food! The most important thing :) we ordered the bone marrow to start and the. Had the mussels and beef bourguinon as our main dish. The bone marrow had a nice natural need flavor and the toasted baguette was nice. The mussels were amazing. They were smaller in size so they were very tender and the cream sauce was incredible, I wanted to drink it. They also came with some roasted potatoes that were perfectly seasoned and extremely hot and crisp. The beef was also wonderful. The meat was so tender and the sauce was very flavorful. We ended the night with a chocolate soufflé which was prepared wonderfully and had a scoop of vanilla ice cream that was probably the best vanilla ice cream I've had. Overall I really liked the restaurant, get there early or be prepared to wait a little to get a table.

Loved it...the location was great...the staff was great...food was very good (chicken and Beef B)...I can see how it could get loud in ther but was with someone hard of hearing and it was ok.

Great restaurant right around the corner from where we stayed on Rue Saint Sulpice. I had the beef burgundy and it was great, but pretty rich. Had a salad to start like I do most everywhere and it was great- very fresh baby greens. Husband had the Tartare. I didn't try it but he liked. Highly recommend, great ambiance. Had an English menu and we were able to order and enjoy our meal with feeling like a Big inconvenience to the waiter. Restaurant was busy even during the week so reservations are recommended.

This is authentic Paris! Chalk-board specials (one is listed in English), excellent decently priced wine, fresh bread, and all the classics that comes to mind when you think of French Bistro cooking. Come on a Saturday for lunch and you'll see men's clubs gathering for good food and company (and the occasional song!) You can't go wrong with the Beef Bourguignon!

The best steak tartare in probably all of Paris, maybe even France!!! Fell in love with the dish at this place and have searched high and low across two Continents for something comparable. Definitely a European restaurant. Be prepared to sit right beside strangers and the service is leisurely. Not that you would go to a place like this for a quick meal anyway.

Loved this place. Food was delicious and service was friendly and efficient. In a beautiful little neighborhood in Paris. Husband had the beef bourguignon and I had turbot, plus snails, oysters, and a chocolate soufflé to end! Divine.

Fantastic mushroom tortellini with foie gras had the most amazing sauce! Licked the plate clean! Mains were salmon with fennel and duck with honey sesame sauce and carmelites apples. Rice pudding for dessert. All was superb!

We were here for a local lunch and after settling from the outdoor menu in French for Steak Tatare we entered the premises. Not bad a cozy small restaurant recommended by a friend outside France. We asked the waitress why the prices in the English Menu was 2 EUR higher for our steak tartar and were told that the French menu was for the evening???? We were just going to leave when we were informed that the lower price was valid and stayed. We enjoyed the raw meat with a couple of glasses of the house wine.

Intimate yet casual spot in the 6th for solid traditional French cuisine and extremely friendly service. Escargot was the best we had in Paris. Be warned, portions are large and you will definitely want to save room for dessert!

Very, very disappointed. I used to live in Paris and have been to this restaurant on multiple occasions. I've even recommended it to friends visiting Paris. I will never ever return and I certainly won't be recommending it ever again! I was dining solo this evening and was shoved in the back corner of the restaurant by the nice, hot kitchen. There were plenty of empty tables located both in the front and back of the restaurant and when I asked to move, I was told that they were reserved. The tables did not fill up. In fact, as I was attempting to enjoy my boeuf bourguignon and red wine while completely uncomfortable and sweating (yes, euuuw to that), the restaurant cleared out even more. My server could tell that I was far from content, but she still did nothing to remedy the situation. I ended up paying 72 euros for a meal that I could barely choke down I was so annoyed. Eating and enjoying wine is about pleasure and relaxation, and this experience was just damn painful and totally rude.

It's hard to top the meals I've had so far in Paris but this has been one of my favorites. The service was phenomenal, Caroline and Kevin were our servers and they told us what the best things were to have. We ate the avocado fish tar tar and the snails. I think the snails were my favorite part. The special we had was the scallops, and we also had the rib eye was incredible. For dessert we ordered the crew brûlée and the chocolate soufflés which were both awesome. For all that and a glass of wine it was about 100 euros. recommend it to everyone for sure

We just got back from Paris. We had been there for 1 week. This restaurant was one of the best meals we had. Not to mention the whole package. Some french friends suggested this restaurant. what a great find. from the moment when we walked in until we left we had a great time. my husband started with Fois Gras (huge portion). we ended up sharing it. then he had the entrecote avec os de moelle (bone marrow). I had the green bean salad with shallots and then a duck hamburger with fois gras on top (incredible). Then we shared the degustation dessert platter. Pricing was super reasonable. Food was top quality and the ambiance was a great way to end our trip. next time, we would split a first course and a dessert!!! bon appetit

This is one of many restaurants located on the rue Guisarde which gets extremely busy during evenings when visitors as well as locals go in search of places to dine. We don't make reservations and it isn't necessary yet it does get crowded. As stated in other reviews everyone is sat next to the other at tables that are put together. So, as is common, the person who sits against the wall needs to have the staff move their tables if they need to exit. The food is simple, classic fare like boeuf bourgignon, escargot, and steak frites. And it's all cooked well. Staff are accommodating, bit at times are in a hurry to take orders due to the crowds. So it may not be the place if one wants to have a quiet meal.

A table for seven on a busy night worked out very well. A live jazz trio played out front, and the back room with four large parties was very well behaved and not loud. This is Paris after all! We had just finished the running Paris marathon earlier in the day so steak was on our minds. The regular rib eye with bone marrow was large and tasty, if a little sinewy for P's liking; but he enjoyed it nonetheless. The daily specials board also had a filet de boeuf with pepper sauce and potato puree, so we had five of those. All were served perfectly cooked for our Irish taste, whether rare, medium-sized or medium. I was very pleased with mine. B had the chef's special beef bourguignonne and it was spectacular. Next time that's what I'll go for. Starters were varied, including pumpkin soup, pate maison, and a seasonal special of white asparagus with chopped egg. All very good. Service was very efficient, our waitress had excellent English and was quite friendly. Good quality Parisian bistro fare done very well; great atmosphere; without the bells and whistles. Certainly one to bookmark.

The best beef bourguignon I've ever had. I've tried to replicate many times in a crockpot and it just isn't the same! Creme brûlée is absolutely amazing. Everything about this restaurant screams 5 stars! Will come back to Paris just for this!

We had a delightful meal at this restaurant. Our appetizers and mains covered both fish and meat. The service is friendly. In addition to the menu, they have a number of daily specials. There is an English menu available if you ask for it. Good selection of wines. Excellent quality food for modest prices.