Bofinger

Arguably the first brasserie in Paris, the original Bofinger served only draught beers and charcuterie in 1864 — a modest beginning for what is now widely acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful brasseries in the entire city, serving a considerably more extensive menu today. True to its Alsatian roots, its signature items include choucroute (boiled meats over sauerkraut) and oysters (six varieties available), but, with an average of 80 orders per night, French onion soup remains just as popular, of course.