Bar a Huitres Montparnasse

There are several good, even great, oyster bar restaurants in Paris. What makes this one so exceptional are two things: 1. The first being the quality and range of selection of the oysters here. That means you can taste oysters of any size from Normandy to Ile de Noirmoutier to La Rochelle to Beziers. And that in itself makes coming here worthwhile. But the second thing that puts this restaurant in the category of singular is that you can enjoy all of this seated on high steel stools around a 1920s era circular zinc counter. And for that, coming here becomes an excursion and dining experience. Their specialties, besides oysters, also includes fish served whole on a platter as well as shellfish and seafood platters. The wine list, too, has been written up even by major US wine publications, so impressive is its 4OOO bottle cellar. The oyster sommelier as well as the wine sommelier here are only too delighted to help guide you in your choices and selections. So if you're open to trying oyster and wine pairings that are sure to delight your taste buds, give yourself permission to enjoy this richly satisfying culinary experience.