15 Best Places to Eat Frog Legs in Paris

15 Best Places to Eat Frog Legs in Paris

Updated by Vanessa M in September 2023

Frog legs as a meal are part of the delicacies within the French cuisine. However, few people know that this same dish plays a big role in many Asian culinary cultures as well.

You’ll find frog legs served at a few places in Paris, not as many ad you’d probably expect given the global clout around the dish in the rest of the world. In Paris, you actually find frog legs being served more commonly in Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants as opposed to the traditional brasseries.

Here are 15 places that will have them at the ready.

1. L’Escargot Montorgueil in Paris

This wonderful little bistro holds a very important place within the Parisian community. It is widely known as one of the bets places in the city to eat the country’s delicacies, frog legs included.

As the name suggests, you’ll also be able to eat very authentic escargot here. If you’ve not yet tried either of these delicacies, I recommend doing them at the same time during your visit to L’Escargot Montorgueil.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Sunday — 12pm to 11pm

ADDRESS: 38 Rue Montorgueil, 75001 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Étienne Marcel

2. Au Pied du Sacré Coeur in Paris

If your visit to the Sacre Coeur Basilica inspires a desire for traditional French cuisine, then you’ll be please to know this charming spot is just a short walk down the hill.

The menu is traditional French, with frog legs available as a side dish. You know it’s authentic because local Montmartre residents actually brave the crowds to come and eat here; the space is always a mix of travelers and district residents.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Hours: Monday to Sunday — 12pm to 11pm

ADDRESS: 1 Square Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Lamarck – Caulaincourt

3. Roger La Grenouille in Paris

Where do actual French people go when they want to eat frog legs? Roger la Grenouille on the Left Bank of the Seine.

This spot has become popular amongst tourism blogs because of how enjoyable their frog leg dish is, especially if you’ve never tried it before. The escargot goes hand in hand, and again I recommend tasting them together if this is your first experience.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Saturday — 12pm to 2pm // 7pm to 11pm

ADDRESS: 28 Rue des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Odéon

4. Au Moulin A Vent in Paris

I have a friend who is very freaked out by the concept of frog legs as a meal, and will only eat them at Au Moulin A Vent in St Victor on the Left Bank.

This is probably because the legs are dressed more like  fried chicken, and less like traditional lemon butter flavor. Nevertheless, anyone who is skeptical about tasting this dish for the first time might enjoy eating them here!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Saturday — 12pm to 2pm // 7pm to 11pm

ADDRESS: 20 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75005 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Jussieu

5. Le Square Trousseau in Paris

If you come to Le Square Trousseau, try to sit on the terrace. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful, but any opportunity to dine outside in Paris should be taken.

They do traditional frog legs here, lightly cooked with salt and lemon, just the way the delicacy intends. Le Square Trousseau is open for most of the day, so you can come here for Eggs Benedict first thing in the morning, and frog legs last thing at night.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Sunday — 8:30 am to 1 am

ADDRESS: 1 Rue Antoine Vollon, 75012 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Faidherbe – Chaligny

6. Aligre Market in Paris

The Aligre Market is a short walk from Le Square Trousseau, and there is one stall inside that sometimes has frog legs to-go.

You will need to visit in the first operating slot between 9am and 1pm, as they will sell out before the second slot that commences at 4pm. A great place to purchase some other French delicacies to cook at home in your Airbnb.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Tuesday to Sunday — 9am to 1pm // 4pm to 7:30pm

ADDRESS: Rue d’Aligre et, Place d’Aligre, 75012 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Ledru-Rollin

7. Brasserie Le Gay Lussac in Paris

I love this charming little brasserie and their street seating.

The menu is predominantly French, and you’ll find one of the best best burger and fries meals in town! The frog legs make a great snacking dish alongside a pint of beer during the sunset.

Make sure to sit at the tables outside so you can soak up the ambiance of the city when you take your first froggy bite.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Saturday — 7:30am to 1am

ADDRESS: 15 Rue Royer-Collard, 75005 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Luxembourg

8.  Allard in Paris

I found Allard while looking for photoshoot locations that might take one back to Paris in the 1920s. Once inside, you’ll quickly lose yourself in a bygone era, one where French food rules all and fine wine flows day & night.

In this beautiful space, snack on frog legs and other delicacies to your heart’s content. Just bare in mind that their lunch service is only two hours long, and dinner is probably a better time to visit if you want to savor every moment.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Sunday — 12pm to 2pm // 7pm to 10pm

ADDRESS: 41 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Odéon

9. Chalet Grégoire in Paris

The Chalet Grégoire is actually very close by to Allard. It’s as cozy and charming, but more of a lunch spot in my opinion.

They do a ‘meal of the day’, which sometimes features the famous frog legs dish. Alternatively you can order it independently and enjoy the very careful seasoning that goes into their creation. The dish is portioned on the smaller side, you’ll need a main meal to follow!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Sunday — 11am to 12am

ADDRESS: 4 Rue Grégoire de Tours, 75006 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Odéon

10. Sacrée Fleur in Paris

Sacrée Fleur stands for sacred flower, and is absolutely a play on words due to the restaurants close proximity to the Sacre Coeur church.

I found this spot on a cold day in Paris while looking for French onion soup. The person next to me was snacking on the frog legs, and had but only good things to say about the dish.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Saturday — 7 pm to 10 pm

ADDRESS: 50 Rue de Clignancourt, 75018 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Château Rouge

11. Au Pied de Cochon in Paris

Since 1947, the Pied de Cochon has been located in Les Halles, a stone’s throw from the Church of Saint-Eustache, and is a must for those looking for classic and truly sinful French meals.

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The ambiance is that of a typical brasserie, beloved by Parisians, visitors, and celebrities alike. The menu features traditional foods such as swine flesh (cochon in French!), seafood platters, mussels, very meaty frog legs in parsley, and traditional bistro starters, including onion soup au gratin as well as a wide range of other classic dishes. Au Pied de Cochon restaurant is a local treasure joyful destination in Paris that is open all night.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Sunday — 8-11 am, 11:30 am-5 am

ADDRESS: 6 Rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Les Halles

12. Le Grand Colbert in Paris

The Grand Colbert, located near the Palais-Royal Gardens, is a popular Parisian restaurant among both tourists and locals. This historical monument brasserie transports you to the Paris of yesteryear and delights you with a menu that highlights French gastronomy.

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The restaurant is lovely on the inside, and the service is excellent! You can start with snails, onion soup, and frog legs. The frog legs are cooked flawlessly and served with the most delectable sauce. If you’re in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant; it’s a gorgeous setting!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Sunday —12 pm-12 am

ADDRESS: 2 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Bourse

13. Auberge Bressane in Paris

Auberge Bressane is a typical French restaurant serving classic delicacies such as escargots, frog legs, and coq au vin. They do these dishes really well, as well as regional staples like oeufs en meurette, quenelles de Brochet, and chicken with morels and vin jaune, in a postcard-perfect bistro setting.

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Despite its proximity to the Eiffel Tower, this location has not been overrun by tourists. It’s mostly frequented by locals. This location is famous for its expert service. You’ll appreciate the typical costs, wonderful environment, and friendly decor at this restaurant.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

hours: Monday to Friday —12-2:30 pm, 7:30-10:30 pm/Saturday-7:30-10:30 pm/Sunday-12:30-3 pm, 7:30-10:30 pm

ADDRESS: 16 Av. de la Motte-Picquet, 75007 Paris, France

Metro STATION: La Tour-Maubourg

14. Pouliche – Amandine Chaignot
in Paris

This new restaurant in the Place du Théâtre de l’Atelier is inspired by fabled Parisian cafés . In a completely Parisian setting, the Café serves the great classics of French bistros with a Chaignot touch from morning to night, without interruption.

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The chefs boiled eggs, frogs’ legs with almond parsley, Saler’s beef tartar with herbs, and glazed cauliflower velouté with herb oil and toasted bread are all available on the wide terrace.

To finish with sweetness, a wonderful slice of pie is to be accompanied by a drink made with modern liqueurs in mind, such as fennel, Absinthe, Dubonnet, and Picon. The ambiance is comfortable, the antique decor is scrupulously kept, and the menu promises a wide range of delights. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Hours: Monday to Saturday-12:15-2:30 pm, 7:15-10:30 pm

ADDRESS: 11 Rue d’Enghien, 75010 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Strasbourg Saint-Denis

15. La Poule au Pot in Paris

La Poule au Pot, Halle’s district tradition for over 80 years, has been given a fresh lease on life with the arrival of Chef Jean-François Piège. What is the chef’s ambition? Within the four walls of this original and iconic institution, they create dishes inspired by bourgeois cuisine.

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Jean-François Piège has created a large menu that is above all proud of France’s culinary tradition to accomplish this. Frog legs in parsley sauce, old-fashioned veal blanquette, shepherd’s pie, beef cheek, and snails in shells are among them.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday-12-2 pm, 7-11 pm

ADDRESS: 9 Rue Vauvilliers, 75001 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Louvre – Rivoli

While you’re at it, book a free guided walking tour in the 18th arrondissement as well. These are also available in all other major Parisian districts, departing daily from various locations.