What should I order at Le Grillardin?
Le Grillardin
Duck Breast
Mentioned as delicious and generously served, highlighting it as a standout entree.
Filet with morel mushroom cream sauce
Praised for its delicious taste and generous portion size, making it a favored entree.
Escargot Nems
Described as extremely flavorful, recommended as a flavorful starter.
Tuna Carpaccio
Well seasoned starter, though noted to lack a bit of acidity, still recommended.
Fresh fruits with orange liquor sabayon
A dessert that guests could not skip, appreciated for its freshness and flavor.
Mussels (baked with cheese and seasonings)
Called real tasty with large portions, recommended as a delicious starter.
Mahi Mahi (served with puff pastry or en papillote)
Described as flaky, tasty and a favorite entree option.
Prawns in curry sauce with coconut milk
Highly praised as superb and one of the favorite dishes ever, with a wonderful curry sauce.
Rib steak
Noted for large portions and great taste, a popular meat entree.
Lamb rack
Mentioned as huge and well-liked, another highly recommended meat dish.
Caramel beef
Described as excellent, making it a recommended entree choice.
Entrecote
Praised for excellence, a favored steak option.
Goat cheese salad
A wonderful starter appreciated for its flavor.
Shrimp and scallop dinner
Recommended for its taste and quality as a seafood entree.
Vegetarian special dishes (creamed non-dairy vegetable soup, mushroom ragu with rice and vegetable medley)
Highly praised for accommodating dietary restrictions with great taste and care.
Cheese platter
Liked as a starter option for cheese lovers.
Iced parfait (frozen nougat with poached pear and salted caramel)
Described as unusual but tasty dessert, appreciated for its unique flavors.
Creme brulee
Mentioned as an excellent dessert finish.
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 1:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 2 PM, 7 to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 1:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 1:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 1:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 1:30 PM, 7 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Le Grillardin
Le Grillardin is a French restaurant in Papeete, French Polynesia, known for dine-in lunch and dinner with table service and reservations. Reviewers consistently praise the calm atmosphere, attentive service, and well-executed dishes, especially foie gras, amuse bouche, mahi mahi, mussels, and profiteroles. It is described as casual and cozy, with cocktails, coffee, dessert, wine, and alcohol available. Guests also note that portions are generous and the price-to-quality ratio is strong.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Le Grillardin known for?
Le Grillardin is especially known for French cooking with a local twist, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the foie gras, amuse bouche, mahi mahi, and mussels. People also mention generous portions and very good quality for the price, especially for dinner in Papeete.
What dishes are most recommended at Le Grillardin?
Reviewers most often recommend the foie gras appetizer, amuse bouche, mahi mahi en papillote, mussels baked with cheese, duck breast, filet with morel mushroom cream sauce, and profiteroles. Other praised dishes include tuna carpaccio, escargot nems, shrimp and scallops, and prawns in curry sauce.
What is the atmosphere like at Le Grillardin?
The atmosphere is repeatedly described as calm, cozy, intimate, and unhurried, with a hidden downtown setting that feels like a small Parisian-style dining room. It suits solo diners, couples, and groups looking for a relaxed lunch or dinner with attentive table service.
Is Le Grillardin good value, and what is the price range?
The restaurant is generally described as good value, with reviewers saying the quality is very good for the price and that the meals are reasonably priced for the level of cooking. Expect a mid-range dine-in experience in Papeete, with generous portions and wine, cocktails, and dessert available.
Do you need a reservation at Le Grillardin?
Reservations are recommended, especially for Saturday night dinner, when reviewers said the restaurant was already extremely busy around 7:30 p.m. Calling ahead is a good idea if you want a table for dinner or a special occasion.
Is parking available at Le Grillardin?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
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