Updated September 2026
Le Relais de l’Entrecôte is a Paris institution built around one fixed formula: walnut salad followed by sirloin steak, its closely guarded sauce and homemade fries. There is no long main course menu to navigate. The appeal is the ritual, brisk service and lively dining room.
Le Relais de l’Entrecôte Paris Review: Details
Addresses: four Paris locations in Marbeuf, Saint Benoît, Montparnasse and Marché Saint Honoré (official location list)
Tel: +33 1 49 52 07 17
Website: Le Relais de l’Entrecôte
Published Paris hours are 12 noon to 2:30pm and 6:30pm to 11pm on weekdays. At weekends, lunch runs until 3pm. Check the official site before visiting because holiday hours can differ.
Le Relais de l’Entrecôte Paris Review: Highlights
- Four Paris dining rooms: The official site lists Rue Marbeuf, Boulevard Montparnasse, Rue Saint Benoît and Marché Saint Honoré. Each follows the same concise formula. Choose the branch that best fits your plans rather than crossing the city for a particular room.
- Ordering is simple: Staff ask how you would like the steak cooked, then take drink orders. Desserts are available separately. If you are unsure about the French terms, state your preferred level of doneness clearly.
- The opening course: A green salad with walnuts and mustard dressing arrives first. It is fresh and sharp enough to balance the richer steak and sauce that follow.
- The main course: Sirloin steak comes with the restaurant’s secret herb sauce and homemade fries. Service is split into two portions. The second stays warm before staff return to plate it, which keeps the meal moving without rushing the food.
- Dessert: The dessert list is broader than the main course choice. Ice cream with whipped cream and profiteroles suit diners who want to finish with something classic and indulgent.
For more Paris ideas, pair this meal with coffee at Café Kitsuné Palais Royal, explore our École Ritz Escoffier review, or read our Renaissance Paris Nobel Tour Eiffel hotel review.
Le Relais de l’Entrecôte Paris Review: Things to Know
- Queues are part of the experience and reservations are not normally offered. Arrive shortly before a service begins if waiting outside would affect your plans.
- The €26.50 formula shown in our original review was the price at the time of that visit. The official website does not currently publish a price, so check at the restaurant before ordering. Drinks and desserts cost extra.
- The fixed menu limits flexibility. This is not the best choice for anyone who does not eat beef, walnuts or the components of the house sauce.
- Browse our food reviews for more places to eat.
Before You Go
- Choose the Paris branch that best fits the rest of your itinerary.
- Arrive close to opening time if you want to reduce the likely queue.
- Confirm dietary restrictions before joining the line because the formula is fixed.
Le Relais de l’Entrecôte Paris Review: FAQ
Can you reserve a table?
The Paris restaurants generally work on a walk in basis. Queue times change with the day and location, so arriving near opening is the safest approach.
What is included in the formula?
The official formula includes walnut salad, sirloin steak with secret sauce and homemade fries. Steak is served in two portions.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
The fixed main course centres on beef. Diners with dietary restrictions should contact the restaurant before visiting.
The Brief Review Verdict
Le Relais de l’Entrecôte remains popular because it does one thing with confidence. The salad is crisp, the sauce gives the steak its identity, and the second serving keeps the experience generous. It is best for diners happy to accept a queue and a fixed menu.
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