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What to order
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Seafood Platter
Recommended multiple times for being fresh, abundant, and the best choice here; several reviews specifically praise the seafood as the restaurant’s strength.
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Oysters
Mentioned positively in several reviews as fresh and delicious, including as part of seafood platters and starter menus.
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Snails
Frequently recommended for being very tasty, especially with the herb-and-butter sauce and bread for dipping.
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Mussels
Called delicious in multiple reviews and repeatedly grouped with the restaurant’s standout seafood dishes.
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Lobster
Praised for its freshness and memorable presentation, with one review noting they show the lobster before cooking it.
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Prawns
Recommended for being very tasty and part of the well-liked seafood offerings.
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Chateaubriand
Mentioned favorably for its flavor and quality, with one review preferring it over the entrecôte.
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Veal Chop
Specifically recommended as superb and another review also highlights it as a dish worth ordering.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 to 10:30 PM |
About La Taverne Paillette
Enduring brasserie specializing in seafood & sauerkraut dishes, with a tiled bar & a heated terrace.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Meal coupons
- NFC mobile payments
- Pluxee
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is La Taverne Paillette known for?
It is best known for choucroute and seafood, especially the seafood platter and shellfish dishes like oysters, mussels, lobster, and prawns. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the friendly service and the historic, pleasant setting in central Le Havre.
What dishes are most recommended at La Taverne Paillette?
Commonly recommended dishes include the choucroute, seafood platter, oysters, snails, mussels, and Saint-Jacques. Reviewers also praise the profiteroles and other desserts, plus mains like veal liver and Chateaubriand.
What is the atmosphere like at La Taverne Paillette?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and historic, with outdoor or terrace seating and room for groups. Reviewers mention a lively but not noisy dining room, making it suitable for couples, solo diners, and groups alike.
Is La Taverne Paillette good value?
Yes, many reviewers say the €20–40 price range is fair for the portion sizes and quality, though a few note it feels more expensive than a basic brasserie. The seafood platters and set meals are often described as copious, and several guests call it worth the money for the food and service.
Do you need a reservation at La Taverne Paillette?
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner and weekends, because reviewers say it can get crowded and busy even when some tables are available. A few guests were seated without one, but the repeated advice is to book ahead to avoid waiting or being turned away.
Is parking available at La Taverne Paillette?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is La Taverne Paillette kid-friendly?
Yes, La Taverne Paillette is good for kids.
