La Bigarrade booked, looking for suggestions on alternatives

[runner_runner]

Online reviews got me interested in the place but a bit too late. One month in advance is insufficient!

What I liked from the reviews is their seafood with a modern twist. So I'm looking for similar kind of food at a similar price point.

Thanks in advance

[rrems]

You didn't miss a thing. We were unfortunate enough to dine at La Bigarrade last night and spend 4 hours eating 20 bites of food, some decent, some awful, a total waste of time and money, and we left still starving. I will be posting a fuller report in a few days.

[mangeur]

I'll be looking forward to your expanded report, rrems. Your post reminds us once again why one needs to thoughtfully vet the cooking, presentation and service styles of a restaurant before committing. "Hard to book" or even a Michelin star or so is not enough reason to cash a dining slot.

[zizouz]

I thought Bigarrade was quite good, with a couple of courses being outstanding. The Zimbeck review struck me as ridiculous, given the quantity of food served. That said, I didn't feel the need to rush back.

[ChefJune]

We LOVE La Cagouille, but I'm not sure how "modern twist" it is.

[tatuaje68]

Does Passage 53 have an a la carte menu?

[Nancy S.]

Passage 53 has only one prix fixe menu.

[runner_runner]

P53 was high on my list but the lack of a la carte is a problem since my wife has some dietary issues. Maybe I can sneak over there for lunch while she is shopping.

I was thinking Les Fables might be a good choice.

[Nancy S.]

Les Fables de la Fontaine is fine, but it is fairly ordinary in terms of technique and style.

[Nancy S.]

Passage 53. This is one of my favorites in Paris and the fish preparations, especially, are sublime.