Le Relais de l'Entrecôte is a Paris restaurant that has become world-famous for the delicious butter sauce that accompanies its sirloin steaks and french fries.
The Secret Sauce
Newspapers from around the world such as Le Monde o The Independent have reviewed the wonders of the sauce and speculated about its possible ingredients. So far, the one thing everyone has agreed on is that it contains tarragon. Don't bother asking the staff, though — they won't tell you.
Dining at Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
Once seated, you let the waiter know how you'd like your steak cooked, and a few minutes later the following arrives: a lettuce and walnut salad with mustard vinaigrette, followed by a plate of sliced steak with golden french fries served over the famous secret butter sauce.
Then comes dessert el postre, which may include Crème brûlée, profiteroles, raspberry delight, a cheese plate with port, chocolate cake, fruit tartlets with whipped cream… and more.
Worth the Wait
Queues of eager fans of the house specialty sometimes form outside. Wait a little, valdrá la pena. They do not take reservations, which is actually a bonus if you're reading this right now and feel like heading there for a meal.
Prices
A full meal with dessert and wine included, costará alrededor de 35/45 euros per person.
Address
They have several locations direcciones in Paris:
Paris VI
101, boulevard du
Montparnasse
Paris VIII
15, rue Marbeuf
Paris VI
20, rue Saint-Benoît
Geneva
49, rue du Rhône
