LE BALLON DES TERNES | TRADITIONAL FRENCH BRASSERIE

Le Ballon des Ternes is a chic traditional Parisian brasserie located near Porte Maillot and the Palais des Congrès. The restaurant is known for its French brasserie classics, seafood selection, oyster platters and elegant Belle Époque-inspired atmosphere. The address offers a large zinc counter, warm banquettes, Art Deco details, two private rooms upstairs and a terrace for sunny days. Tripadvisor describes the restaurant as a stylish brasserie known for French cuisine and seafood, suitable for business meals, romantic dinners and classic Parisian dining.

The cuisine combines traditional French brasserie dishes with seafood specialities: onion soup, Burgundy snails, foie gras, beef fillet, veal kidneys, duck confit, oysters, shellfish and seafood platters. Gault&Millau also highlights its Art Deco setting, terrace, traditional brasserie repertoire and oysters from houses such as Dupuch, Gillardeau, Utah Beach and Tatihou. This restaurant is part of our selection of direct restaurant booking in Paris with no commission.

Chef: Frédéric Simon

Chef Frédéric Simon is listed by Gault&Millau for Le Ballon des Ternes. His cuisine follows the tradition of the Parisian brasserie, with generous French classics, seafood, oysters, grilled meats, sauces and seasonal dishes.

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The chef’s style is rooted in classic French brasserie cooking: generous, direct and comforting. The menu gives pride of place to seafood, shellfish, oysters, beef, poultry, fish and traditional desserts, all served in a lively Parisian setting.