Paris is far from the coast, but its best seafood rooms trade on daily deliveries of oysters, shellfish and raw fish handled with care. The natural-wine generation has reshaped how the city eats it. Clamato on Rue de Charonne in the 11th arrondissement, the no-booking sibling of Septime, is among the most sought-after tables for plates of the day's catch.
Septime's seafood little sister, Clamato in Paris runs no-reservation oysters, ceviche and grilled fish from 19:00. Walk-in only; queue forms by 18:45.
OrderHalf a dozen Gillardeau oysters, the hake of the day, and a plate of lardo on toast.
TipArrive at 18:45 for the first seating or after 21:30 for the second. No bookings ever.
Clamato in Paris is Septime's no-reservation seafood little sister at 80 Rue de Charonne. Oysters, ceviche, grilled hake from 19:00; walk-in only, 24 stools.
TipArrive at 18:45 for the first seating or after 21:30 for the second wave. No phone reservations.
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