Jim T.
Yelp
I tried to Yelp this place back in October 2009 but could not figure out how to enter restaurants that were in Paris, France. Looks like we CAN Yelp Europe now so here is my 1.5-year-old review.
Every night this place was packed with a crowd of people around the entrance. We ate at Chez Andre which is across the street twice. We came early, intent on getting in. 30 minutes before they opened, there was already a crowd forming. When my wife and I were seated we soon found out why. There is a single menu posted outside in the window. It is typed-up, and I think it varies day-to-day. You don'at get to choose. Everyone gets the same foods. When you are seated, they bring you your drinks, water, soft dringks, sparkling water, or wines. Then without asking you at all what you want, they bring out the salad. One choice for all. It is an all-you-can-eat salad, and bottom-less bread basket. Then, when you have had enough salad, out comes the push cart with the main entree. This night it was a lightly-breaded steak in a very rich, cream sauce. Also, a mountain of fried potatoes. When you plate is empty, the waiter returns and fills your plate with more steak and more potatoes. This is a French, gourmet, All-you-can-eat place. At the end they have a dessert cart too. The desserts were indescribable. I never thought I would have gourmet food served AYCE. LOL I nearly exploded, and was definitely drunk from all the wine afterwards. Loved it. No wonder it is always packed with people. Good quality, and a good deal.