Le Mary Celeste

"Yes, you’ll hear a lot of English speakers at Le Mary Celeste, but we still enjoy this wine bar in Le Marais (from the same group that runs Candelaria) for its laid-back vibe, great small plates, and funky natural wine. Count on dishes like creamy deviled eggs, bulots with wasabi mayo, beef tartare with smoked mayonnaise, chili oil, and mint, and you'll want to order plenty of oysters. Everything is meant to be shared, but if the plum tarte is on the menu, order one for yourself. This is a great, convenient spot for an early dinner during the week, or a mid-day meal on the weekends when they’re open for continuous service." - sara lieberman, lindsey tramuta

"Near: Musée National Picasso You’ll find a mix of tourists and locals at this small plates spot in the Marais, tucked into indoor tables, spilling out onto the sidewalk, or posted at the bar sharing bottles of natural wine and oysters. If a morning museum wasn’t in the cards today, don’t sweat: in addition to lunch, Le Mary Celeste opens early for dinner at 6pm, and they have continuous service on the weekends." - sophie friedman

"Yes, you’ll hear a lot of English speakers at Le Mary Celeste, but we still enjoy this spot in Le Marais for its laid-back vibe, great small plates, and funky natural wine. Expect dishes like creamy deviled eggs, bulots with wasabi mayo, beef tartare with smoked mayonnaise, chili oil, and mint, and plenty of oysters. Everything is meant to be shared, but if the plum tarte is on the menu, order one for yourself. This is a great, convenient spot for an early dinner during the week, or a mid-day meal on the weekends when they’re open for continuous service." - Tiffany Yannetta

"Since opening in the haute Marais in 2013, it’s become a real neighborhood hotspot for both locals and visitors who come as much for the food as they do the cocktails and wine. Since the place is the third opening from the Quixotic team behind Candelaria, it’s no surprise that the drinks here are inspired and come with clever names like the “Rain Dog” (bourbon, lemon, mint) or the “Hufflepuff” (Beefeater, pimento, vermouth, lemon and tonic). Since the place comes from the Quixotic Team behind Candelaria, it’s no surprise that the cocktails here are inspired. Since the place is the third opening from the Quixotic team behind Candelaria, it’s no surprise that the drinks here are inspired and come with clever names like the “Rain Dog” (bourbon, lemon, mint) or the “Hufflepuff” (Beefeater, pimento, vermouth, lemon and tonic). But beyond the craft concoctions of the liquor variety, they offer an impressive wine list featuring small, independent (mostly French) winemarkers some of whom show up for occasional “meet the maker” events, which, of course, include tastings." - Sara Lieberman

"Great Drinks and Even Better Bites Yes, this corner spot in Le Marais serves a fine mixed drink—not surprising since it's from the same team that founded Glass, one of the city's best cocktail joints. Order a refreshing Kolpa Kopul: cachaça, white vermouth and Falernum (a sweet/spicy Caribbean liqueur) served in a tall glass. But the vaguely nautical-themed bar is so much more than just its cocktail menu—try the excellent small plates, chiefly the soy-marinated "deviled" eggs."