Grand Café Capucines
the iced seafood platters in a historic Belle Époque setting on Boulevard des Capucines
It’s a classic Parisian brasserie with a stunning setting overlooking the Boulevard des Capucines. It's known for its traditional French cuisine, especially its seafood platters, and offers a lively atmosphere that's perfect for people-watching.
In Opéra, Paris. Easy to fold into a morning or a longer afternoon; there's usually something else worth a stop within a few minutes' walk.
Grand Café Capucines is a historic Parisian brasserie founded in 1875 opposite the Opéra Garnier in the 9th arrondissement, renovated in 2019 and open daily 7am–1am. It is known for seafood platters served on ice alongside bourgeois French classics such as homemade foie gras, filet au poivre, choucroute, and sole meunière. The space is celebrated for its Belle Époque / Art Nouveau décor with glass ceilings and banquettes, giving a lively, theatrical atmosphere ideal for people-watching on the boulevard. Reviews are mixed-to-positive (≈4.2 on OpenTable, ≈3.6 on Tripadvisor), praising the seafood, presentation, and setting but occasionally noting uneven service during busy periods. This aligns closely with the curator's note describing a classic brasserie with a stunning boulevard setting and standout seafood.