Bofinger

Fish & seafood ·Paris ·$$ ·Open now

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Bofinger is a seafood and Alsatian brasserie on rue de la Bastille in Paris’s Bastille quarter, between Place de la Bastille and Place des Vosges.

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Why go

  • Art Nouveau interior, including an upstairs ceiling.

Opening hours

Today12:00 – 15:30, 18:30 – 23:59Show all
Monday12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:59
Tuesday12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:59
Wednesday12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:59
Thursday12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:59
Friday12:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 23:59
Saturday12:00 – 15:30, 18:30 – 23:59
Sunday12:00 – 23:00

Good to know

LunchDinnerLate NightDrinksDog FriendlyFull BarHighchairs AvailablePrivate DiningReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible

Dishes to try

  • Bofinger choucroute with goose confit and Baltic herring
  • Choucroute made with onions, bacon and spices
  • Kuglopf
  • Flammekueche
  • Oysters, lobster, crab, langoustines and prawns
  • Vol-au-vent

Shorts

History

Architect Legay and decorator Mitgen gave it an Art Nouveau redesign in 1919–1921. Three restaurateurs renovated the premises in 1982, and parts of the building and décor received historic-monument protection in 1989.

  1. 1864Frédéric Bofinger opened a small bistro on rue de la Bastille.
  2. 1900The owner joined neighboring shopfronts to create a brasserie.
  3. 1919–1921Architect Legay and decorator Mitgen redesigned the brasserie in Art Nouveau style.
  4. 1981An attack claimed by Action directe caused material damage to the brasserie.
  5. 1982Three restaurateurs acquired and renovated the premises, preventing their conversion into a furniture warehouse.
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  1. 1989The lower facades, sign and interior décor received partial historic-monument protection.

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Where
5-7 Rue De La Bastille, Paris, 75004

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Questions and answers

What are Bofinger’s opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 12:00–15:00 and 18:30–23:59; Saturday, 12:00–15:30 and 18:30–23:59; Sunday, 12:00–23:00.

Can I book a table at Bofinger?

Yes. You can reserve a table through Zenchef.

Are children welcome at Bofinger?

Highchairs are available.

Where is Bofinger in Paris?

At 5–7 rue de la Bastille, in the Bastille quarter, near Bastille metro station.

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