Hippopotamus has been known worldwide to offer meat and fries in a casual ambiance, introducing the French heritage to the world. Created in Paris in 1968, the Hippopotamus restaurant Grill has gained a strong reputation, especially in the Paris region, with the widest selections of cut from well-known Sirloin, Tenderloin and Rib Steak, to the rare Hanger and Skirt Steaks., at affordable prices. Hippopotamus welcomes diners in a contemporary setting and friendly ambiance, conducive to a relaxing meal, making it a favorite meeting place for lunch and dinner, and meals with family, colleagues or friends. Choosing to dine in the one next to rue Marbeuf, we found ourselves in front of a restaurant with a different branding compared to the others. It’s classier if I may describe it this way. With its traditional nice red ambiance, this branch feels like a refined steakhouse. Inside is a large space with three levels. Bricks cover the wall on one side and red paint on the other, while many paintings and animal mascots decorate the walls. A thick and relaxing red carpet follows you around. You can choose to sit in the middle or on the sides on ones of the couches.
- Leather sofas and chairs fill in the space
- Red, black and gray are the three colors used all around
- Dark wooden tables remind you of charcoal grilled beef
- Pending red lanterns light every table in style
- Nice fresh greenery adds some freshness to the place and orders your subconscious to ask for a salad
- At the entrance is the bar followed by an open kitchen
- On the kitchen's wall is written: "Love all, serve all"! Isn't that Hard Rock cafe's slogan?
- Taking the order was slow
- The food service took forever to reach the table
- There's just one waitress taking care of a complete section: She takes the orders; she delivers the orders as well as removes the plates. We had to help her clean the table
- The menu starts with the meat and ends with the starters. A subtle psychological way to make you order the consistent things
- The first two pages cover the Hippopotamus story
- The Beef, two pages of meat choices
- Beef to share
- The hippo selection
- The burger atelier to create your own
- The burger classics
- Sauces and accompaniments
- The menus
- Starters and salads
- Desserts
- Drinks
- The goat cheese salad is fresh and beautiful to look at. On a slice of crunchy bread are two squares piece of warm cheese on a bed of fresh greenery, seasoned with a nice Provencal tasty sauce
- The French fries are very good
- The cote de beuf that comes with a selection of all sauces is presented on a stand. The meat quality is really good, soft and tender, juicy without being bloody. I removed the additional fat and plunged into this 1kg piece of meat. My friend, Joseph shared this order with me... with every bite he had a continuous smile on his face
- My wife, who ordered a piece of well done meat; was impressed by its premium taste and softness. A fine juicy piece of meat with a subtle grilling aftertaste
- Something on the menu caught my attention. A violet poached egg. "Oeuf Facon Meurette". This was yummy and innovative. An egg is served in a cup, soaked in violet sauce, topped with crunchy bacon and fresh mushrooms. The strong pepper and alcohol flavor make this treat a good starter. Accompanied with a puree, its an order I recommend
