The Best Steaks in France?

[John Barrett]

Rummaging in my 'bits' tonight I found this box of matches. It's hard to find a succulent steak in France at sensible money - I don't like flank - and these people do the biz. The staff are quite quite engaging too!

 

[Lenny HB]

I tend to avoid steaks in French restaurants, very hard to get one that's edible.

 

[Jonny1953]

la viande de cheval

 

[Chris]

I was only thinking about French steaks this morning!

I have had some terrible steaks in France..

The best have been in the Alps and the South of France.

Don't ask me why though.

 

[Two on Tour]

Every steak I've had in France required a chainsaw rather than a steak knife.

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[Fontie]

Last steak I had in France I am sure was Red Rum

 

[Lenny HB]

Every steak I've had in France required a chainsaw rather than a steak knife.

That about sums them up.

 

[Dutch 68]

I tend to avoid steaks in French restaurants, very hard to get one that's edible.

Same in parts of Belgium , horrible steaks.

 

[John Barrett]

I can only agree, and that's why L'Entrecote is a goto if in any of the places on this box!

 

[Just smiffy]

I’ve had a horse steak in France and I must say it was very good…

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[busby]

I tend to avoid steaks in French restaurants, very hard to get one that's edible.

I can't afford them BUSBY.

 

[Stealaway]

I tend to avoid steaks in French restaurants, very hard to get one that's edible.

As above

It seems they only like to buy bright red steak and wont let it age for a week or two or until its brown.
We did find a steak in a black plastic packet (to disguise its colour?) in Aldi France last year that was OK .
Quite a surprise after years of trying.

 

[Trevor Wbm]

All those saying they've had terrible steaks in France ..... Wondering how you ask for it to be cooked. Anything past bleu, seignant or à point will get it chucked in a pan and ignored for 20 minutes.

 

[Spriddler]

Last steak I had in France I am sure was Red Rum

Did the waiter say if you wanted to put something on it there was a betting shop nearby?

 

[L' Hobo]

I was only thinking about French steaks this morning!

I have had some terrible steaks in France..

The best have been in the Alps and the South of France.

Don't ask me why though.

Possibly because some come from old milk cows which sounds ghastly but is just the opposite especially if they have been grazing the mountains.

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[L' Hobo]

I tend to avoid steaks in French restaurants, very hard to get one that's edible.

Next time go for Steak Tartare, much easier to chew.

 

[John Barrett]

Did I forget to mention that the waitresses wear short skirts and those lovely frilly aprons?

L'entrecôte de Paris

Depuis 1974

www.lentrecotedeparis.fr

 

[Deep Owl]

L’entrecote in Bordeaux is meant to be excellent for steak, but if you want interesting food, you must go to La Tupina.
Sturgeon from the Gironde, lampreys, duck, chips cooked in duck fat over an open fire ……

Where’s my Eurotunnel ticket?

 

[Buzz67]

I rarely eat steak in a Restaurant here or abroad.
Reason being, 9 times out of 10, I can do much better myself at home.
There really is nothing easier get right than a steak.
Quite how so-called chefs manage to screw it up so often is a mystery

 

[mitzimad]

I rarely eat steak in a Restaurant here or abroad.
Reason being, 9 times out of 10, I can do much better myself at home.
There really is nothing easier get right than a steak.
Quite how so-called chefs manage to screw it up so often is a mystery

hot pan two minutes a side its not rocket science stand for 4 mins

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[Buzz67]

hot pan two minutes a side its not rocket science stand for 4 mins

Agreed

 

[Buzz67]

Now, Fish is another matter. That I can get consistently wrong.

 

[L' Hobo]

I rarely eat steak in a Restaurant here or abroad.
Reason being, 9 times out of 10, I can do much better myself at home.
There really is nothing easier get right than a steak.
Quite how so-called chefs manage to screw it up so often is a mystery

I totally agree, I can cook a steak far better than most establishments and, if it's not quite right, its far easier to get it corrected.

As for your last line, it's screwed up so often, possibly because it's thought to be so easy that the 'proper' Chef does not get involved with it, just a lacky?

 

[cmcardle75]

hot pan two minutes a side its not rocket science stand for 4 mins

Which is easy for you to do. However, much harder for a chef. They're not standing around for the 120 seconds to elapse. Having things needed to be done at such a precise time is difficult, as they have other dishes to cook.

 

[Silver-Fox]

I’ve had a horse steak in France and I must say it was very good…

Same as that, it was very tender and edible

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[MichaelT]

Last steak I had in France I am sure was Red Rum

May have been Shergar???

 

[Lenny HB]

Next time go for Steak Tartare, much easier to chew.

Could be a bit rare.

 

[L' Hobo]

Now, Fish is another matter. That I can get consistently wrong.

I can't afford fresh fish these days but when I did, the easy way was similar to the steak. Easier to overcook than under.
(and if you want to cheat, 30-60 seconds in the microwave before crisping the skin)

 

[L' Hobo]

Could be a bit rare.

Rare is how a GOOD steak is supposed to be eaten.

 

[Lenny HB]

Rare is how a GOOD steak is supposed to be eaten.

Agree but that would have been raw.

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