You are searching for a restaurant on a boat in Paris? Take a dive with our boat restaurant selection to eat on a dock or on a cruise. There is nothing more original than a meal on the Seine.
Let’s start by placing the boats on a map:
👉 If you’re looking for a dinner cruise in Paris, follow that link. We’re comparing the best companies, their services and menus in great detail to help you pick the right cruise.
Quai Liberté
Port de Javel Haut, 75015 Paris
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The Thalassa barge stays on dock but takes you on a gustatory journey.
The restaurant combines a chic and natural decor with a stunning view of the heart of Paris.
Meat and fish are on the menu with gourmet dishes cooked by a Michelin-starred chef. For those who don’t eat meat, the restaurant offers gourmet and refined vegetarian dishes.
Price: from €25 to €80
We like: The stunning view of the Statue of Liberty (the one in Paris!) opposite of the boat and the Eiffel Tower.
Information and booking (in French)
La Croisière Gourmande
36 Quai d’Austerlitz, 75013 Paris
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Treat yourself to a 2h30 dinner cruise aboard the legendary boat: Le Diamant Bleu.
The white and uncluttered decor, along with transparent chairs, only leaves room for flavor explosions.
Indeed, the restaurant offers three different menus, including one that will delight vegetarians. Each of them will allow you to enjoy several flavors.
Price: Menu for adults starting from €69 and menu for kids starting from €39.
We like: The superior deck with a stunning view on emblematic monuments, such as the musée d’Orsay’s famous clock and the Eiffel Tower.
Information and booking (in French)
La Péniche Marcounet
Quai de l’Hotel de Ville, Port des Celestins, Au pied du Pont Marie, 75004 Paris
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The barge, staying on dock, takes you on a maritime journey with its white, red, and black decor, inspired from larger boats, with portholes to see the Seine.
They cook a variety of tapas that are sure to please everyone. If you are very hungry, you can choose a more substantial dish on the menu (smoked salmon and chives cream, cold cuts, etc.). Vegetarians will also find their groove.
Price: varies from €12 to €30.
We like: The barge’s jazz club performing to accompany your meal.
Information and booking (in French)
Le Capitaine Fracasse
Île aux Cygnes, Milieu de Pont Bir-Hakeim,75015 Paris
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The dining room is decorated in blue and green colors, giving a chic yet simple atmosphere.
On board, you can eat dishes that will make your mouth water, such as the fillet of French beef with morels and its mashed potatoes with smoked salt, and garden vegetables seasoned with poultry jus.
They also offer a veggie menu, with a seasonal vegetable curry that will delight vegetarians and vegans.
The barge takes you on a cruise (1h30 for brunch and 2h for dinner) to enjoy multiple views of Paris during your meal.
Price: Menu starting from €59.
We like: Its astonishing view on the Louvre and the Île de la Cité.
O Vieilles Kanailles
12 Port de la Râpée Péniche, 75012 Paris
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Make the most of the magnificent and magical scenery that offers this barge, staying on dock.
The dining room is modern with touches of mustard yellow livened up with foliage plants.
Don’t hesitate to try the famous chef’s burger and its homemade French fries.
Enjoy this experience with soft and pleasant background music.
Price: Varies from €15 to €40.
We like: Its piano bar that allows you to admire the Seine with some music while enjoying your meal or your cocktail.
Le Calife
Port Des Saints-Pères, 75006 Paris
This human scale boat has a superior deck where you can enjoy the landscapes you come across during this 2 hours cruise.
The mahogany decor creates a warm and convivial atmosphere.
Dishes à la carte are high quality and you can try the signature course: the piece of poultry Calife style. If you love French gastronomy or if you want to give it a try, this restaurant is for you!
Price: Menu for adults starting from €87 and menu for kids starting from €45.
We like: Its roof is entirely made of glass, from which you can admire the sunny sky during the day, or the night sky during the evening.
Information and booking (in French)
Péniche Antipode – Abricadabra
55 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris
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The Péniche Antipode’s atypical charm offers you a warm, relaxed, and original scenery. The boat, stagnating in the Bassin de la Villette, stays on dock.
They cook simple, sophisticated, and delicious dishes, with fresh and organic ingredients coming from fair trade. For instance, you can order the Navak Burger or the homemade guacamole.
The restaurant promises you a generous and high-quality meal. They also offer vegetarian and vegan dishes.
If you want to take a quick break during the day, you can have coffee or a drink at the Antipode Café, located on the barge.
Price: Varies from €3 to €13.
We like: The small auditorium aboard it in which you can see concerts and live performances for the younger public.
Information and booking (in French)
Bateaux Parisiens
Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris
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Experience a magical moment aboard this 2-hour cruise.
The warm colors of the dining room promise you a convivial moment. The tables are turned towards the large windows, offering you a panoramic view all along your journey.
The food is excellent and tasty. You can try the duck à l’orange like a cottage pie with its parsnip mousseline. There are vegetarian dishes on the menu as well.
Price: Menu for adults starting from €69 and menu for kids starting from €34.
We like: The musical atmosphere created by the piano and the violin which make it perfect for a romantic cruise.
Les Maquereaux
Quai de l’Hotel de Ville, 75004 Paris
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The barge stays on dock and offers you breathtaking scenery with a view on the Seine. If you are looking for a breeze of fresh air, you can have an aperitif on the terrace on the dock (where cars don’t go).
The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial with sofas to make you feel comfortable.
The food takes you to a marine world with dishes such as the homemade board of gravlax salmon. For meat lovers, you can order a board of cold cuts. The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian dishes.
Price: Dish à la carte starting from €5.
We like: The view facing the sunset in a calm area of the Seine.
Information and booking (in French)
Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf
Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris
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During this 2-hour cruise, you will have a guided tour of Paris’ historical monuments.
The deck and the dining room, with a large patio door, offer you a magical view of the city illuminated by the Eiffel Tower, sparkling at night.
They serve a variety of gourmet dishes. For instance, you can try the board of cold cuts and cheese.
Price: Menu starting from €35.50.
We like: The local products directly coming from the producers.
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