Mussels and fries are a popular dish in the coastal regions of France, but not only there! In Paris, too, it's hard to resist this comforting dish with its rich sea flavors that contrast with the crispiness of perfectly golden French fries. A simple yet tasty dish, mussels and fries can be found on the menusof traditional restaurants and brasseries throughout the capital!
Usually cooked with herbs, garlic, onion, and white wine, mussels are often served with a marinara sauce —butter, shallots, parsley—but also in even more indulgent recipes, with a curry sauce, a crème fraîche sauce, a Roquefort sauce, or even with bacon for the more adventurous.
Considered a traditional dish in France and Belgium, mussels and fries are best enjoyed with a coldbeer or a glassof white wine —in moderation, of course. So, for a dish that smells of the sea and sunshine, here are our top picks for where to enjoy delicious mussels and fries in Paris!



A brief history of Paris's top restaurants: L'Alsace, Alsatian tradition on the Champs-Elysées
Since 1968, brasserie L'Alsace has been bringing out the soul of the great Parisian houses on the Champs-Élysées, between generous sauerkraut, crispy flammekueches and seafood benches. [Read more]



Comptoir Lazu by chef Rémi Lazurowicz, inspired dishes, fine wines and 80's ambience
And that's two for chef Rémi Lazurowicz, who has opened Comptoir Lazu opposite his first Lazu address. A restaurant with 80's decor in the Pigalle district, where you can enjoy an affordable lunch menu and small plates to share in the evening! [Read more]



The Dumant siblings take over Le Mouton Blanc, Normandy-style bourgeois cuisine
The historic Auberge du Mouton Blanc is enjoying a second lease of life in the 16th arrondissement, under the aegis of the Dumant siblings and restaurateur Tristan Lefebvre. They offer a bourgeois cuisine with hints of Normandy. [Read more]



Juste, the affordable seafood restaurant for good oysters in Paris's 9th arrondissement
Juste is the restaurant in Paris that takes you from shellfish to shellfish, for lunch, dinner or even an aperitif! On the menu: oysters, mussels and French fries, fish burgers, seafood platters and iodized tapas for great value! [Read more]



Le Moulin de la Galette, the legendary Montmartre restaurant in Paris
Le Moulin de la Galette is a legendary Montmartre institution. Immortalized by painters such as Van Gogh and Renoir, the restaurant now invites us to savor comforting recipes typical of French brasserie. [Read more]



Au Pied de Cochon, gourmet cuisine at Les Halles day and night
Day or night, the brasserie Au Pied de Cochon delights Parisians and tourists alike with its traditional, generous French cuisine. A legendary address to try at least once in your life. [Read more]



Le Vaudeville: traditional cuisine and seafood for the century-old Parisian brasserie
Few Parisian brasseries can boast of celebrating their 100 years. This is the case of the Brasserie Le Vaudeville, a true institution nestled in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, just opposite the Bourse. With its classic Parisian brasserie dishes and its seafood, Le Vaudeville has not finished seducing the taste buds of Parisians. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
So, shall we dive in without further ado?















