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Paris Restaurant recommendations

Hi, we are staying in the Montparnasse area for a few days. Looking for restaurant recommendations nearby.
Thank you, Pat

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I've eaten in that area a couple of times and met friends for apero/drinks as well.

Do you follow any of the content from "France with Vero" who is a Rick Steves guide? Here is a really nice YouTube video she did a year or so ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlB_SftPL6U

Because of her recommendations I've eaten at Le Select and enjoyed it a lot.

I've also eaten at Odessa which is right by the Edgar Quinet Metro stop. I had the best Saint-Germain Spritz there!

I've met up with friends at La Coupole where Josephine Baker and others used to hang out. It's a gorgeous Art Deco room if you enjoy that architectural style.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Coupole_(Paris)

Along Rue du Montparnasse are a number of creperies. The Gare Montparnasse was the train station where people arrived from Brittany so apparently many of them stayed locally and started restaurants selling Breton food.

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Thank you Pam for the recommendations! I watched the video and Le Select looks really good. We will definitely check this one out.

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I love that video...she makes me want to be there RIGHT NOW!

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Le Relais de l'Entrecôte is a classic in Montparnasse. They only serve steak frites but it's very reliable. Just get there early because the line starts forming before they even open.

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I ate lunch at Le Select yesterday as recommended by Vero and enjoyed it. Daily menu specials, 2 courses for 28Euros. I had daurade (I think it is sea bream) delicious with zucchini and creme brûlée.