If your main reason (and be honest, we know it is) for going to Paris is the Eiffel Tower, you will not want pass up these restaurants. Their views of the Parisian skyline and its famous monuments alone are worth the hefty bill. And if that’s not enough to get you on board, their extensive wine selections and top-rated chefs are sure to convince you.

Bonnie
Perched atop the SO/ Hotel near l’Ile Saint-Louis, this place has breathtaking views. But not only that — one dish after another stopped all conversation. To say we luxuriated in ~beaucoup~ deliciousness of both the scenery and the chef’s masterwork was an understatement — Bonnie has more than just a pretty face…
ADDRESS: 10 Rue Agrippa d’Aubigné in the 4th arrondissement
MÉTRO: Sully-Morland (line 7)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Le Marais
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 01 78 90 74 74
DEETS: International, 4th arrondissement

Les Ombres at Quai Branly
Located in the heart of the Quai Branly museum, you can catch a panoramic view of the city in this place. Enjoy some contemporary spins on French cuisine while taking in all the sights. Day or night, there’s always something to see that makes it all worth the price.
ADDRESS: 27 Quai Branly (7th arr.)
MÉTRO: Alma Marceau (line 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Tour Eiffel
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 47 53 68 00
DEETS: French, Eiffel Tower view, in the museum, closed Mondays, dinner
INSTAGRAM: @lesombres.quaibranly

Monsieur Bleu at Palais de Tokyo
If you’re looking for a quiet place to enjoy good views and good cuisine, we have you covered with this delightful perch on the Seine’s quays. Of course, those good views may depend on the weather, but the view of the Eiffel Tower doesn’t get better than this. The fresh cuisine uses local products, so you know what you’re getting when you order.
ADDRESS: 20 Avenue de New York (16th arr.)
MÉTRO: Iena (line 9) or Alma-Marceau (line 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chaillot
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 47 20 90 47
DEETS: French, art center, brunch, open daily
INSTAGRAM: @monsieur_bleu

Café de l’Homme
Featured in Emily in Paris, this place is the one-stop shop for an intimate look at the Eiffel Tower. There are two wings to choose from: the Eiffel Tower wing and the Garden Wing. Both wings accommodate as many as 80 people for cocktails and 60 people for lunch or dinner dates. This place is best for conferences, seminars, and other private events. Book while you still can!
ADDRESS: 17 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre (16th arr.)
MÉTRO: Trocadéro (lines 6, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chaillot
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 44 05 30 15
DEETS: French, terrace, Eiffel Tower, celebrity, in the movies
INSTAGRAM: @cafedelhomme

Terass Hotel Restaurant
If you want a nice getaway with a spectacular view, we can’t recommend this place enough. As for the best times to visit, check out their breakfast/brunches. They have an array of French confiture and pastries, plus their orange juice is freshly squeezed. How could you go wrong with freshly squeezed orange juice?! The food services can last longer if you check in to the Terrass Hotel.
ADDRESS: 12–14 Rue Joseph de Maistre (18th arr.)
MÉTRO: Blanche (line 2)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Grandes-Carrières
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 46 06 72 85
DEETS: French, hotel restaurant, breakfast, lunch, dinner, open daily, mid-day closure (10:30a-12p), rooftop seating
INSTAGRAM: @terrasshotel

6 New York
Want a low-key place that has a decent view of the Eiffel Tower? Give this place a shot. Each item on the menu is known as “Jérôme Gangneux (head chef’s) suggestions,” and chances are that all the items are freshly picked from a local market. If you have the room, check out the Greediness of the Day for dessert (whatever that is, but I’m sure it’s tasty all the same).
ADDRESS: 6 Avenue de New York (16th arr.)
MÉTRO: Alma-Marceau (line 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Champs-Élysées
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 40 70 03 30
DEETS: haute French, closed Sundays, mid-day closure (2–7pm), lunch, dinner
INSTAGRAM: @restaurant_6newyork

Girafe Restaurant
Located in Palais de Chaillot, this place can only be described as simply opulent. Enjoy your contemporary seafood and fish eats while having a close encounter with the Eiffel Tower. Menu items include the ultra-fresh fish platters and ceviche. Even if the fish isn’t your cup of tea, there’s always a good cocktail or two to try, like the Le Van Gogh or Le Dali.
ADDRESS: 1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre (16th arr.)
MÉTRO: Trocadéro (lines 6, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chaillot
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 40 62 70 61
DEETS: immaculate views, terrace, Eiffel Tower
INSTAGRAM: @girafe_paris

Le Ciel de Paris
At night, should you peruse this place, you can see the City of Light as you never have before. Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance’s architecture provides a formal and intimate atmosphere, making each experience memorable. Whether you come for business or pleasure, you can find the best of both worlds here.
ADDRESS: Tour Maine Montparnasse, 56ème, Avenue du Maine (15th arr.)
MÉTRO: Montparnasse (lines 4, 6, 12, 13)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Montparnasse
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 40 64 77 64
DEETS: fine dining, traditional French, Eiffel Tower view, retro-chic

Georges at Le Pompidou
Here you can enjoy a great view of the capital while taking in the unique and stylish space and atmosphere a Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers building has to offer. Check out the vegetarian options and save room for dessert if you can. We recommend visiting in the evening as it’s the best place to catch a Parisian sunset. Who could say no to that, right?
ADDRESS: 6ème étage du Centre Georges Pompidou Place Georges Pompidou (4th arr.)
MÉTRO: Rambuteau (line 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Le Marais
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 44 78 47 99
DEETS: vegetarian friendly, Greek, Eiffel Tower view, rooftop restaurant and bar, closed Tuesdays
INSTAGRAM: @centrepompidou

Kong
If you want the king of Paris bars with a panoramic view or at least the impression that a UFO came and stayed in the City of Light as a restaurant, visit Kong! This place has an array of Japanese cuisine and accolades. From being featured in the series Sex & the City to hosting fashion weeks, this place is truly one of a kind!
ADDRESS: 1 Rue du Pont Neuf (1st arr.)
MÉTRO: Pont Neuf (line 7) or Louvre-Rivoli (line 1)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Louvre-Rivoli
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 40 39 09 00
DEETS: Asian fusion, 360-views
INSTAGRAM: @kongparis

Tortuga at Galeries Lafayette
If you want to take in nice weather and great seafood, this place is for you! The food style takes inspiration from Peru, China, Japan, and other places around the world, but one thing that bring each influence together is the use of seasonal, local, wild fish. Chef Julien Sebbag, who is also known for classic restaurants such as Chez Oim, Créatures, and Je Cuisine chez Toi, has knocked it out of the park with this menu.
ADDRESS: Magasin Coupole, 25 Rue de la Chaussée d’Antin Terrasse (9th arr.)
MÉTRO: Chaussée d’Antin La Fayette (lines 7, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: L’Opéra
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: call
NUMBER: +33 1 42 82 34 56
DEETS: rooftop restaurant, seafood, 9th arrondissement, Eiffel Tower views
INSTAGRAM: @tortuga.paris

Le Capitaine Fracasse
If rooftops aren’t your thing, consider taking a short romantic cruise along the Seine. For two hours, you’ll float from the Bir-Hakeim bridge to Bercy and back again. In the meantime, you can glimpse Paris’ famous monuments from the comfort of your dining table. If that doesn’t sound pleasant, I don’t know what does.
ADDRESS: de, L’île aux Cygnes, Escale, Pont de Bir-Hakeim (15th arr.)
MÉTRO: Bir-Hakeim (line 6)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Eiffel Tower
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 46 21 48 15
DEETS: on the water, dinner cruise, Eiffel Tower, open daily
INSTAGRAM: @lecapitainefracasse

Bustronome
Afraid the cruise from our last pick might make you seasick? Why not try on a double decker bus for size? For three hours, you can cruise around the city, passing by every famous monument you can think of while enjoying some brunch, lunch, dinner, or a glass of wine. The menu is like the staircases at Hogwarts, it likes to change. Regardless of whatever is offered, a splendid time is guaranteed for all.
ADDRESS: 2 Avenue Kléber (16th arr.)
MÉTRO: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile (lines 1, 2, 6)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Chaillot
PRICE: €€€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 9 54 44 45 55
DEETS: restaurant-bus, 16th arrondissement, unique dining, lunch ride, dinner ride
INSTAGRAM: @bustronomeparis

Café Beaubourg
Facing the Pompidou Centre, this place is a low-key flagship restaurant of the iconic art museum. Besides the usual gastropub cuisine, you can also sip their selection of bubble tea. Seriously, what other rooftop bar offers bubble tea besides this one? Whether you want a quiet place to work or a chance to catch those sunny skies, there’s no better place than here!
ADDRESS: 43 Rue Saint-Merri (4th arr.)
MÉTRO: Rambuteau (line 11) or Hôtel de Ville (line 1)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Le Marais
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 48 87 63 96
DEETS: French, 4th arrondissement, Pompidou Centre, gastropub, bubble tea
INSTAGRAM: @cafe_beaubourg