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Eating: Paris
There are simply too many restaurants, cafes, and bistros in Paris to pick favorites... besides, there are plenty of experts selling guides on the subject. We don't pretend to know more than they do, so we've picked three guides that we can wholeheartedly recommend to you. And believe us when we say, "You don't want to go to Paris without a restaurant guide." Your eyes will glaze over and you'll get a headache from the choices confronting you.
Every imaginable type of cuisine is available to you and there are thousands of great options in the the city. Buy a printed guide, or go online for guidance to a site like TripAdvisor.com to find a restaurant that looks good to you and read the comments and look at the pictures before you make a decision. Then... be sure to make reservations. There are a lot of people dining out in Paris at all hours. Be sure to plan ahead and call early if you want to enjoy a meal at a time and place of your choosing.
We can also recommend 10best.com for online restaurant recommendations in Paris. Click above (we have already drilled down to Paris Restaurants) and you will find a listing of top 10 Paris restaurants in a variety of categories (Asian, Best Restaurants, Bistro Nouvelle, Bistro Traditional, Boulangeries, Cafés, Fine French Nouvelle, Fine French Traditional, French Nouvelle, French Traditiona, Italian, Patisseries, Seafood, Wine, Cheese & Caviar), most with price ranges for plat (main courses).
58 Restaurant in the Eiffel Tower If you want a really memorable dining experience I can recommend a four course gourmet dinner at the 58 Restaurant in the Eiffel Tower.  It's a real touristy thing to do and it's not inexpensive, but it is not an experience you will not soon forget. The food and wine are very good and the the service is friendly, professional and not rushed. The whole experience is fun since everyone in the restaurant is having the same experience at the same time so the vibe is special. You will be surrounded by people from many different countries and parts of France and they are all there to have a great time. You can see what this "tour" is all about by clicking here. Tips if you go: Arrive at least a half hour early which will allow you time to clear security at the base of the tower, find the ticket booth to get your elevator passes and go through security again. You will wait for the elevator too. Then seating takes about 10 minutes since your table is preassigned. Bon appetit!
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