Danielle J.
Yelp
Lived in Paris many ages ago, but still visit often....came here on a weekend night, recommended by a friend, and definitely don't see what the hype is about.
Very crowded, but with very very VERY casually dressed (on a saturday night nonetheless!) and fairly sloppy people (which is fine, but doesn't fit with what many reviews I see now (hadn't looked up prior) describe, and being dressed up myself, didn't really feel it was the ambiance we were aiming for (again, recommended by a friend).
The bartender made my dirty martini with gin rather than asking if I wanted vodka or gin (et je parle francais)...which even when replaced with vodka, was bad enough I just left it there when we left, full.
Also, ordered said dirty martini as the menu and drinks really weren't enticing, despite the cocktail club name, reputation, and clearly speak-easy esque aim (and i only drink cocktails).
That said, if I returned on a night not packed with people in their pajamas, I'd give it a go, as the rest of the staff were really friendly and sweet.
FYI - the words dive bar were used by my companion, repeatedly, until we left, and he's not too picky. "Didn't feel parisian at all, more like 'employees only'" for the NYCers reading.....only I do like EO's drinks.